Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ September 28 - October 2 Monday, September 28 Membership Engagement Committee Virtual Meeting 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29 Female Founders Roundtable Virtual Event Exclusive to female founders. For more information, email [email protected]. 12:45-2:00 p.m. Register Government Affairs Reopening Subcommittee Virtual Meeting 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 Community Action Committee Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. Small Business Roundtable - Leading for the Future Virtual Event 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register Thursday, October 1 SMART Start Virtual Meeting 4:00-5:15 p.m. Register Friday, October 2 Sustainability Committee Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Welcome, New Members! We would like to extend a warm welcome to our 58 new members who joined last week through our membership campaign! Your membership supports our Chamber's mission to strengthen the business and economic environment for those who live, work, and do business in Arlington. With a membership comprised of over 700 businesses and nonprofits representing 1.5 million people, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce actively promotes the interests of the business community in Arlington and across the region. Whether you're looking for networking and business development opportunities, business advocacy representation, community engagement, or low-cost promotional opportunities, the Arlington Chamber is your essential partner for success. To learn more about opportunities for involvement, we encourage all of our new members to attend one of our free SMART Start events in October:  Tuesday, October 6 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register Wednesday, October 14 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register Wednesday, October 21 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Register Thursday, October 29 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Register Webinar Sponsor Female Founders Roundtable: The Many Hats of Women Entrepreneurs Tuesday, September 29 | 12:45-2:00 p.m. Virtual Event Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and AWE for the first Female Founders Roundtable on September 29 from 12:45-2:00 p.m.! We will be joined by international speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Christi Monk. Titled "The Many Hats of Women Entrepreneurs", Dr. Monk will discuss how to overcome challenges that women business owners face. Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re a seasoned business owner, there are many hats to wear. Learn how to wear them well and stay true to your mission. To be eligible you must be a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses. This includes any profession in which you are 100% personally responsible for any failure or success, and you have to run the business itself and acquire your own customers. If you have any questions concerning the event or registration, please contact Operations Manager Olivia McKay at [email protected]. Registration: Members - $20 Prospective Members - $40 REGISTER Grand Sponsor Small Business Roundtable: Leading for the Future Wednesday, September 30 | 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Virtual Event Join the Arlington Chamber for our Small Business Roundtable featuring Dr. Michael McKinley, Campus & Academic Director, University of Phoenix-NoVA/DC Metro, and Dr. Kent Blumberg, Campus & Academic Director, University of Phoenix -Colorado. During the presentation, Dr. McKinley and Dr. Blumberg will explain the keys to small business leadership, & how to maximize your mission, vision, and values to translate that leadership into success. If you have any questions concerning the event or registration, please contact Operations Manager Olivia McKay at [email protected]. Registration: Members - Free Prospective Members - $20 REGISTER 2nd Annual Arlington Restaurant Week Monday, October 19 - Monday, October 26 The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our second annual Arlington Restaurant Week, happening on October 19-26! Through this event, diners will enjoy some of the best food the area has to offer at special prices. Now, more than ever, restaurants need our support. The goal of Arlington Restaurant Week is to help local restaurants gain exposure through extensive media promotion and to attract new patrons through experiencing their food. Restaurants pick their own price point and market their menu on our website. The Chamber is pleased to offer free participation for member restaurants, courtesy of our sponsors. If you have any questions concerning the event or registration, please contact Operations Manager Olivia McKay at [email protected]. Restaurant Registration: Members - Free Prospective Members - $250; or Free with special membership package LEARN MORE Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant Fund On September 21, Governor Ralph Northam announced an expansion of eligibility for the Rebuild VA program. "Businesses that received funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and supply chain partners of businesses whose normal operations were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to receive grants of up to $10,000." The program requires that businesses and nonprofits must be in good standing, have annual gross revenues of no more than $1.5 million, and have 25 employees or less. LEARN MORE Arlington County Street Map and Resource Guide We are pleased to be working for the seventh year with the cartographic and marketing firm of Target Marketing to publish a new, up-to-date, full-color Arlington County Street Map and Resource Guide. This publication will be the only Official Map endorsed and distributed by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Target Marketing will be handling all map advertising sales on behalf of the Chamber. For the past quarter century, Target Marketing has been the industry leader in Chamber of Commerce Map Publishing. Now serving more than 418 Chambers of Commerce coast to coast, Target Marketing is the largest exclusive Chamber Map Publisher in the country and growing. Don’t miss out on this unique member opportunity to reach potential buyers, new residents and new partners. Space is limited, and sponsorships are reasonable, especially considering more than 10,000 maps will be printed and available for the next 12 months. Fill out this form and email it to [email protected] to secure your spot! READ MORE Take a Mindful Pause to Help Manage Multiple Demands of Work and Family Asya Haikin, MA, C-IAYT, Peaceful Mind Yoga Therapy Since school resumed earlier this month, many of us have been dealing with an added challenge of juggling work responsibilities while helping our kids navigate digital learning. As we are called to answer multiple demands, how do we stay present and respond in the best possible way, without becoming stressed out or reactive?​ READ MORE Annual Corporate Sponsors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!