Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ This Week at a Glance: September 9-13 Monday, September 9 · Arlington County Board Candidate Forum · 5:30-7:30 p.m. · U.Group · Directions · Watch the discussion live at 6:00 p.m. on the Chamber’s Facebook page @ArlingtonChamberVA · Walk-ins will be taken at the door (space permitting) for $10 Tuesday, September 10 · Membership Development Committee Meeting · 2:00-3:00 p.m. · Conference Call Wednesday, September 11 · Executive Committee Meeting · 8:15-9:45 a.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Directions Thursday, September 12 · Breakfast Connection Combined with the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce · 7:30-9:00 a.m. · Holiday Inn Rosslyn · Directions Visit Our Events Calendar Get Involved in Arlington's Best Night Out! Mark your calendars for the 96th Annual Arlington Business Gala! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 6:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Ensure your spot at this popular event by purchasing your tickets now through early registration. You don’t want to miss this exciting evening of mixing and mingling with Arlington’s movers and shakers. Since the Gala is one of our largest events of the year, we are looking for dynamic volunteers to join the Chamber’s Gala Committee! As a committee member, you'll get to go behind the scenes to help us make this event a success, including securing silent auction donations and sponsors, and helping to sell tickets. This is an excellent way to connect with fellow members and show your support for the Chamber. The 2020 Committee will be co-chaired by Tina Walker of BAE Systems and Cindy Martin Yeatts of Neighborhood Real Estate. To learn more and get involved, join us for our Gala Committee meeting on Monday, September 23 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom. Those who are interested but unable to make this meeting can still serve on the committee. For questions or to join the committee, contact Katie Nord at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400. Grand Sponsor Coming Soon! Breakfast Connection Combined with the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Thursday, September 12 7:30-9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Rosslyn Register Here! Promote your business before the workday even begins. The format of the Breakfast Connection gives attendees a chance to bring their business to the table, literally. This event focuses on roundtable power networking and provides attendees the chance to exchange business cards, develop new prospects and share a 60 second pitch with each table. Bring plenty of business cards- you'll need them! This Breakfast Connection will be held in partnership with the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce. Registration includes a full buffet breakfast with coffee, tea and juice. Members have the opportunity to donate a door prize that all attendees will be eligible to win. Be sure to drop your business card at the registration table in order to be in the running! Grand Sponsor Host Sponsor Business After Business Thursday, September 19 5:00-7:00 p.m. MedStar Capitals Iceplex Register Here! Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks (all included in your registration). Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Those present at the event have the opportunity to win door prizes, and there's also a cash jackpot for members only. Members have the opportunity to donate a door prize that all attendees will be eligible to win. The cash jackpot is now up to $2,400! Exclusive to members Thank You to Our Host Restaurant Reservations: Why You Shouldn't Keep Your Own Books By Indre Bauza, Supporting Strategies Restaurant owners face unique bookkeeping challenges. Did you know, for instance, that if you include an automatic gratuity in the bill for larger parties, that's considered a service charge and not a tip — and thus has different IRS reporting requirements? Combine potential regulatory banana peels with the long hours that restaurant owners typically work, and you have a compelling reason for outsourcing your bookkeeping responsibilities. But if you need additional convincing, here are a few more things to consider. ...To continue reading, view our blog. Contribute to the Chamber Blog! Writing for the Chamber Blog is an excellent way to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. This is a free opportunity, available exclusively to Chamber members. You can get started on your post by downloading the Chamber Blog Guidelines and Blog Template. Contact Morgan Mentzer, Communications Coordinator, at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400. Board of Directors Nominations Due Next Monday, September 17 The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations to our Board of Directors. We are looking for enthusiastic, driven leaders that are passionate about the Chamber and want to help us expand membership and achieve our mission. To be considered for Board service, a Chamber member must be in good standing and be able to fulfill the following responsibilities: Prepare for and attend Board Meetings Participate in Chamber events and activities Support the Chamber financially Encourage others to join the Chamber View the full list of Board expectations. For any member wishing to nominate another member, member approval is requested. Please email nominations, including name and business name, with the subject line "Board of Directors Nomination" to Kate Bates, Chamber President & CEO, at [email protected]. The deadline for nominations is Monday, September 17. 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