Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ November 16 - November 20 Tuesday, November 17 LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 8:45-10:00 a.m. Nonprofit Forum: Prevailing During a Pandemic Virtual Event 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register Wednesday, November 18 Community Action Committee Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Small Business Roundtable: How to Outsmart Scammers Virtual Event 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register Thursday, November 19 Virtual Networking Mixer Virtual Event 5:00-6:00 p.m. Register Friday, November 20 Board of Directors Meeting Virtual Meeting 11:45-2:00 p.m. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR 96th Annual Arlington Business Gala Silent Auction Grand Sponsor This past Saturday, the Arlington business community gathered virtually for Arlington's Best Night In! The 96th Annual Arlington Business Gala may not have looked the same as past years, but the event was a huge success thanks to you. Online bidding closes today, Monday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m. This auction is open to anyone, whether or not you attended the Gala. Auctions items include tropical vacations (with extended booking timeframes!), restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, gift baskets, and more! VIEW THE AUCTION Grand Sponsor Nonprofit Forum: Prevailing During a Pandemic Tuesday, November 17 | 11:00-12:30 p.m. Virtual Event Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the Nonprofit Forum: Prevailing in a Pandemic on Tuesday, November 17, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform, presented by the Chamber’s Community Action Committee. We will welcome Bonnie Moore, Executive Director & Founding Board Member of Real Food For Kids. Bonnie will share Real Food for Kids' story and strategies for success during the pandemic, such as partnerships and pivoting plans. Following the presentation, attendees will utilize breakout sessions to brainstorm together. This forum is open to nonprofits and businesses. Time: 10:50 a.m.: Zoom Opens 11:00-11:50 a.m.: Presentation and Q&A by Bonnie Moore, Executive Director & Founding Board Member of Real Food For Kids 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.: Breakout Rooms 12:20 p.m.: Closing Remarks Registration: Members - $10 Prospective Members - $25 REGISTER Capital COVID Survey: Return to Work We have heard directly from employers across the Capital Region that they need insight into how other companies are planning to reopen and greater confidence in the region’s transit system in order to safely return employees to worksites. Transportation agencies need to know when employees are expecting to return to worksites to better meet demand. EY and the Greater Washington Partnership have partnered in a regional transit data project.The project launched on August 12 and is made up of two components: a 10-minute employer survey to collect a snapshot in time of return to worksite plans, and a report of the survey findings after it closes on December 11. The goal is to help our region plan for returning to the office safely. TAKE THE SURVEY Recent Advocacy On November 12, the Chamber wrote a letter in support of small business capital grants. Two-thirds of Arlington’s small businesses responding to a recent Arlington Economic Development survey identified access to capital as the most critical resource for success in the next six months. Our member businesses similarly have identified specific capital needs for safe operation. The Chamber believes that Arlington’s small businesses need further support, beyond existing programs such as Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas (TOSAs) and Pick-up/Drop-off Zones (PUDOs), to make it through the winter and the year ahead. READ MORE Reimagining the Transfer Experience Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) & George Mason University (Mason) “Begin with the end in mind” is a motto frequently shared with students at the beginning of their educational journey at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). This motto reflects the importance of thinking through one’s educational and career goals in order to ensure a student pursues the most appropriate degree and selects the courses necessary to prepare them for their future endeavors. Many students who attend NOVA do so with the intent of transferring to a four-year college or university. While NOVA students transfer to a number of four-year schools, over 3,000 students per year choose to attend George Mason University (Mason). 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!