THIS WEEK AT YOUR CHAMBER

JANUARY 19 - 23

MONDAY,

JANUARY 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Chamber Office Closed

TUESDAY,

JANUARY 20

LeadShare Group Meeting

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

WEDNESDAY,

JANUARY 21

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting: Discussing Arlington County Priorities for 2026 with Mark Schwartz

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

THURSDAY,

JANUARY 22

Business After Business

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

VIDA Fitness

FRIDAY,

JANUARY 23

Board Orientation for New Directors

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Marymount University Ballston Center

FRIDAY,

JANUARY 23

Board of Directors Meeting

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Marymount University Ballston Center

ARLINGTON CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER APPOINTED DEPUTY SECRETARY OF FINANCE

The Arlington Chamber congratulates Board of Directors member James Heo on his appointment by Governor Abigail Spanberger as Deputy Secretary of Finance for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In this role, James will help prepare and execute the Commonwealth’s budget, forecast and collect revenue, and manage Virginia’s investments — work that closely aligns with the Chamber’s state-level advocacy priorities.

As James steps away from his service on our Board to take on this significant responsibility, we thank him for his leadership and congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment. His new role underscores the importance of strong business voices helping shape public policy at a pivotal time in Richmond.

We encourage our members to join us in Richmond on February 4 for Chamber Day at the Capitol, where we will engage directly with leaders and advance the interests of our business community.

Grand Sponsor

ONE MONTH LEFT: 102^nd ARLINGTON BUSINESS GALA

Saturday, February 21 I 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. I The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

The 102^nd Annual Arlington Business Gala is one month away. This annual event is a celebration of business in Arlington and serves as the Chamber's largest fundraiser. Inspired by the glamour of vintage Hollywood, the night will offer a spectacular silent auction, three-course dinner, dancing, premium networking, and fun.

Tickets are almost sold out. Secure your spot today for Arlington's Best Night Out! Registration closes on Thursday, February 5.

Online bidding for the silent auction is available before and during the event. Event attendance is not required to win. To get started, register at www.32auctions.com/ACOC2026.

You can also win one of the Live Auction items by purchasing a Best Of Raffle ticket. Don't forget to check the auction website often as more items will be added leading up to the Gala.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: DISCUSSING ARLINGTON COUNTY PRIORITIES FOR 2026 WITH MARK SCHWARTZ

Wednesday, January 21 I 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. I Virtual

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome back Arlington County Manager, Mark Schwartz for our annual conversation. Mr. Schwartz will discuss Arlington County’s priorities for 2026, such as the Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget. He will also take questions and feedback on issues of business significance facing local government.

For more information, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at [email protected]. 

BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS

Thursday, January 22 I 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. I VIDA Fitness

End your business day building your professional network while enjoying delicious food and drinks at Business After Business! As the first event of the year in this monthly series, it is the perfect chance to build meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere while exploring new opportunities in the area.

Attendees will also have a chance to win amazing door prizes donated by Chamber members.

COMING SOON

Grand Sponsor

SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE: DE-MYSTIFY AI

Wednesday, January 28 I 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. I Virtual

In this session, Brendan Reece from Mosaic Consulting Group will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and focus on how to utilize it for small and mid-sized businesses. Attendees will learn how to think about AI in practical terms, map everyday business problems to the right tools, and see real examples of low-risk automations that can be implemented immediately, including creative generation, email and document handling, CRM updates, and content creation.

The session will demystify AI agents: what they are, what they aren’t, and when they actually make sense. It will also look ahead at what’s coming for SMBs over the next 12–24 months in AI and how business owners can position themselves to stay competitive.

We are grateful to our members who have recently renewed their membership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Your continued support strengthens our business community and helps us advocate, connect, and grow together.

ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS

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