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View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ This Week at a Glance: September 16-20 Monday, September 16 · Hotel General Managers Committee Meeting · 4:00-6:00 p.m. · Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge · Directions Wednesday, September 18 · Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting · Featuring Senator Adam Ebbin and Delegate Rip Sullivan · 9:00-10:00 a.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · RSVPs are requested · Directions Wednesday, September 18 · Arlington Chamber LeadShare Networking Group· 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Exclusive to LeadShare members - email [email protected] for more information · Directions Thursday, September 19 · Business After Business · 5:00-7:00 p.m. · MedStar Capitals Iceplex · Directions Visit Our Events Calendar Arlington Chamber Holds County Board Candidate Forum Last week, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce held the 2019 Arlington County Board Candidate Forum at U.Group. This businesses-themed forum featured a moderated discussion with the four candidates running for two seats on the Arlington County Board; current County Board Chair, Christian Dorsey (D), and Member, Katie Cristol (D), and challengers, Audrey Clement (I) and Arron O'Dell (I). Alex Koma of the Washington Business Journal moderated the discussion which centered on topics relevant to the Arlington business community. The questions covered priorities, including growth, housing affordability, environmental goals, and Arlington's overall future direction. The moderator asked each candidate what the most important priority is, how they plan to deliver these goals, and what they want to see Arlington look like in 30 years. A full recap of the event can be found in our press release. Watch the full moderated discussion on the Chamber's Facebook page. Arlington County Board Candidates: County Board Chair, Christian Dorsey (D), Member, Katie Cristol (D), and challengers, Audrey Clement (I) and Arron O'Dell (I) Business Voice Sponsor Coming Soon! 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 Small Business Roundtable Wednesday, September 25 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom Register Here! This month's Small Business Roundtable topic is "Selling to the Commonwealth" presented by Christian Ley of Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. The Selling to the Commonwealth workshop is designed to educate small, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each year the Commonwealth buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small, women owned, and minority-owned businesses. This workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process (eVA) and the benefits of SWaM and Micro certifications from DSBSD. The roundtable is free to members but space is limited and registration is requested. Grand Sponsor Tips for Conducting Virtual Meetings By Mike Beargie, MainSpring Inc. As technology expands, so do the boundaries of the modern office. The tools of virtual meetings have changed the way modern business happens. Gone are the impersonal conference calls of old, as software today opens up screen sharing and video chatting for entire teams. Virtual meetings pay for themselves with time-saving convenience and the ability to quickly organize. ​ To use these tools to their best efficiency, it’s important to understand what makes a good virtual meeting happen. With proper planning and simple guidelines, anyone can host effective virtual meetings as part of their technology toolkit. ...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. Scholar's Cup registration closes this Wednesday! Time is running out to register for the 14th Annual Scholar's Cup mini-golf tournament on Tuesday, September 24 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. at Upton Hill Regional Park! Our most popular family-friendly event, the Scholar's Cup offers fun for all ages, as well as numerous opportunities to mingle and network. Dinner will be provided by ROCKLANDS Barbeque & Grilling Company. Pre-registration closes this Wednesday, September 18 at 12:00 p.m. and includes golf and dinner. Tee times will be at 4:00 and 5:30 pm. Registrations will be taken after September 18 based on availability. Walk-ins are welcomed at the door for a $10 upcharge from the original ticketed price. For questions or more information, contact Olivia McKay, Operations Coordinator at (703) 525-2400 or [email protected]. REGISTER HERE! Grand Sponsor Company Ribbon Cutting Ceremony's Happening Soon! 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