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December 14 - December 18

Tuesday, December 15

LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting 8:45-10:00 a.m. Small Business Roundtable: The Advantages of Hiring People with Disabilities Virtual Event 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register

Wednesday, December 16

LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 17

Virtual Networking Mixer Virtual Event 5:00-6:00 p.m. Register

Friday, December 18

Board of Directors Meeting Virtual Meeting 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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Small Business Roundtable: The Advantages of Hiring People with Disabilities Tuesday, December 15 | 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Virtual Event

Grand Sponsor

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for our Small Business Roundtable on December 15 from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will be joined by Larysa Kautz, President & CEO of Melwood.   Diversity in the workplace is good for business – so why is neurodiverse talent employed at a much lower rate than those of “typical” abilities? More importantly, how can businesses reach, recruit and retain this talent? Melwood helps hundreds of people with disabilities find work each year. Larysa will talk about the advantages of creating a neurodiverse workforce and how it’s easier and less expensive for companies to implement than you may think. The roundtable is free to members but space is limited and registration is requested. REGISTER

Governor Northam Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions On December 10, Governor Northam announced new, stronger restrictions for the entire Commonwealth of Virginia that went into effect today at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions include a modified stay at home order and a limit of 10 individuals for social gatherings. This mandate will go into effect through January 31, 2021 unless rescinded or amended. The following measures have taken effect today: Reduction of social gathering limit to 10 people: All public and private in-person gatherings must be limited to 10 individuals, down from the current cap of 25 people.  Modified stay-at-home order with curfew between 12:00-5:00 a.m.: All individuals in Virginia must remain at their place of residence between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Universal mask requirements: All Virginians aged five and over are required to wear face coverings in indoor settings shared with others and when outdoors within six feet of another person.  Continued limits on dining establishments: Virginia restaurants are currently governed by strict social distancing and sanitization requirements, which remain in place.  Teleworking: Employees that can telework are strongly encouraged to do so. The full text of Executive Order Seventy-Two, which incorporates earlier Executive Orders Sixty-Three Sixty-Seven is available here.  READ MORE

Virtual Networking Mixer Thursday, December 17 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Virtual Event Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for our final Virtual Networking Mixer of 2020 to unwind and connect with your fellow members. Hosted over the Zoom platform, this virtual meeting will give attendees a chance to connect and catch up while we are all socially distanced. Feel free to stop by the mixer anytime from 5:00-6:00 p.m.! Registration for current members of the Chamber is free with an optional contribution. Prospective members may register for $25. All registrants will receive the Zoom meeting link in the confirmation email upon registration. REGISTER

Recent Advocacy The Chamber wrote a letter to the County Board regarding the new Green Building Incentive program and highlighted specific aspects that should be reconsidered as well as points that the Chamber agreed with. The Chamber believes that an effective incentive program should remain connected to the actual costs of implementing green building techniques and focused on environmental outcomes.  READ MORE

LAST CALL: Advertise in the Arlington County Street Map & 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. Don’t miss out on this unique member opportunity to reach potential buyers, new residents and new partners. Space is limited and the opportunity closes on Friday, January 1. Fill out this form and email it to [email protected] to secure your spot! SECURE YOUR SPOT

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