Email from Arlington Chamber of Commerce Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email THIS WEEK AT YOUR CHAMBER MAY 18 - 22 MONDAY, MAY 18 Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Virtual TUESDAY, MAY 19 LeadShare Group Meeting 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual TUESDAY, MAY 19 40th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Army Navy Country Club WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting: U.S. Chamber of Commerce 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Small Business Roundtable: Leading Through Fire 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom THURSDAY, MAY 21 LeadShare Group Meeting 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT The Shooshan Company is a privately owned investor and full-service developer leading innovative real estate projects built on integrity and community commitment. We pride ourselves in being the local real estate developer of choice in Arlington, Virginia. Grand Sponsor 40TH ANNUAL ARLINGTON BEST BUSINESS AWARDS Tuesday, May 19 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Army Navy Country Club Tomorrow, the Chamber will spotlight exceptional community businesses and honor this year's Hall of Fame inductee, Michael T. Foster, at the prestigious 40th Annual Best Business Awards. These awards celebrate organizations that go above and beyond in serving their clients while helping make Arlington a great place to work and live. Honorees are recognized for their outstanding service, innovative approaches to delivering their products or services, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of Arlington. Only a limited number of tickets remain available. To reserve your spot, please call DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at 703-525-2400 by noon today. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday, May 20 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Virtual The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome Clark Johnson, Senior Director of the Southeastern Region in the Congressional and Public Affairs Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Clark will present on the U.S. Chamber's Southeast regional work, and discuss the U.S. Chamber's current advocacy goals as they relate to the goals of local and state-level chambers and business communities. Do not miss this valuable opportunity to directly engage with a U.S. Chamber representative. To receive the link to the Zoom meeting, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at [email protected]. Grand Sponsor SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE: LEADING THROUGH FIRE Wednesday, May 20 I 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. I Chamber Boardroom Join Karen Marginot, Founder of Clarity Under Pressure, as she provides practical strategies for sustainable leadership: how to lead yourself and your team through multiple changes and crises without burning out. The Chamber’s monthly Small Business Roundtable offers valuable educational and networking opportunities for business leaders and professionals, with practical leadership insights that can be applied across a wide range of industries. Registration is free for Chamber members. REGISTER   COMING SOON Grand Sponsor BREAKFAST CONNECTION WITH THE EQUALITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thursday, June 4 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport Kickstart your morning with the Arlington and Equality Chambers of Commerce at our joint Breakfast Connection. The speed networking format of the Breakfast Connection program not only allows you to perfect your 60-second elevator pitch but gives you the chance to develop new prospects and make new connections as you move from table to table. Double your connections with this event and bring your business to the table! REGISTER Grand Sponsor NONPROFIT FORUM: AI IN THE NONPROFIT WORKPLACE Friday, June 5 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. | AWS Skills Center, National Landing Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for our Nonprofit Forum: AI in the Nonprofit Workplace: Opportunities, Potential Risks, and Practical Strategies, presented by the Chamber's Community Action Committee. Engage in a timely conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the nonprofit sector. From streamlining operations and strengthening fundraising efforts to improving communications and program delivery, AI is creating new opportunities, while also raising important questions around ethics, risk, and implementation. Hear from experts and nonprofit leaders as they discuss practical strategies and key considerations for organizations navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Moderated by Cash Ashley, Sr. Enterprise Account Manager at Amazon Web Services, the panel will feature Tom Shannon, Executive Director of Phoenix Bikes; R. Doug Taylor, Shareholder of Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C.; and Nicholas Wagner, CEO of Learning Journey AI. REGISTER 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. 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