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View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ This Week at a Glance: September 23-27 Monday, September 23 · Gala Committee Meeting · 4:00-5:00 p.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Directions Monday, September 23 · Membership Engagement Committee Meeting · 4:00-5:00 p.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – Small Conference Room · Directions Tuesday, September 24 · 14th Annual Scholar's Cup · 3:30-7:00 p.m. · Upton Hill Regional Park · Directions Wednesday, September 25 · Community Action Committee Meeting · 9:00-10:00 a.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Directions Wednesday, September 25 · Small Business Roundtable · "Selling to the Commonwealth" presented by Christian Ley of Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity · 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Directions Friday, September 27 · Board of Directors Meeting · 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. · Hosted by the Ballston BID at Marymount University · Directions Visit Our Events Calendar Enjoy great eats during Arlington Restaurant Week! Calling all restaurants, foodies, and Arlingtonians with an adventurous palette for the first ever Arlington Restaurant Week held from Monday, October 21 through Monday, October 28! Arlington Restaurant Week will feature restaurants throughout Arlington with multi-course meals at special prices. As a diner, you'll enjoy some of the best food the area has to offer, as well as great deals and discounts. Take this week to explore different restaurants and find your new go-to place for dining out! Participating restaurants will gain exposure through extensive media promotion and attract new patrons through experiencing their food. This event runs differently from your average Restaurant Week in that is it open to all restaurants from fast-food spots to five-star dining establishments. Restaurants are able to pick their own price point that fits their restaurant's style and to market their Restaurant Week menu on the Chamber's website. For more information about Arlington Restaurant Week, restaurant registration, or sponsorship opportunities, visit our website or contact Operations Coordinator Olivia McKay at (703) 525-2400 or [email protected]. View Participating Restaurants Premier Sponsor Coming Soon! 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, women 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 SMART Start Thursday, October 3 4:00-5:15 p.m. Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom Register Here! A free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, SMART Start is your opportunity to learn how to maximize your Chamber membership. Learn about the Chamber and the many ways you can get involved through events, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and joining committees. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet our staff, future clients and associates, and expand your membership potential at SMART Start! Grand Sponsor Greg Mullan - Premier Sponsor Michael Garcia - State Farm Insurance Ways to Enhance Business Communications By Corey Shields, Ntiva Consumer preferences for communication have come to affect both internal and external business communications. Simple desk phones and legacy telephony systems aren’t enough to maximize workforce productivity or sustain great customer experiences. Today’s employees and customers expect seamless access to modern tools – advanced email clients, instant messaging, videoconferencing, messaging tools and more. As remote working and business travel become more and more accessible, desk phones just won’t cut it anymore. Rather than trying to force outdated phone systems to work for the modern, mobile workforce, businesses can benefit by taking advantage of cloud-based “unified communications.” ...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. Individual registration for Cards & Clubs is now open! This is your last call to purchase tickets for Cards & Clubs at TopGolf on October 17 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.! Individual registration is now open, and the registration deadline for both individuals and groups is Tuesday, October 8. This event is just around the corner and tickets are selling fast, so make sure to register! Looking for ways to promote your business? Donating an item for Cards & Clubs gives your organization exposure during this fun-filled golfing event! All donors will be recognized in our bi-monthly Arlingtonian publication. Items should be delivered to the Chamber office during standard business hours, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., no later than Monday, September 30. Submissions must include the completed donation form. For questions or more information, contact Katie Nord, Events Manager at (703) 525-2400 or [email protected]. Register for Cards & Clubs Grand Sponsor Annual Corporate Sponsors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!