Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ April 26 - April 30 Tuesday, April 27 Education and Workforce Development Committee Virtual Meeting 3:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 Community Action Committee Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. Small Business Roundtable: DEI - If Training Was the Answer, It'd Already Be Solved Virtual Event 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register Friday, April 30 AWE Women in Business Summit Virtual Event 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR AWE Women in Business Summit Friday, April 30 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Virtual Event Grand Sponsor Don't miss the AWE Women in Business Summit featuring keynote speaker and Shark Tank success Sharmi Albrechtsen, CEO & Founder, SmartGurlz! This summit, which is open to all, offers the chance to learn through authentic presentations from female entrepreneurs and professionals from Amazon, Nestlé, and other Arlington area businesses. Whether you’re a new business owner or an established professional, this event will be helpful and informative for your professional and personal lives View the full agenda and secure your spot now! REGISTER 35th Annual Best Business Awards Finalists Announced Wednesday, May 19 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Hybrid Event The Chamber has received many noteworthy submissions this year for the Best Business Awards, ensuring a highly competitive selection process. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 19 during the hybrid event! The finalists are: Large Business: Comcast, Dominion Energy, and Nestlé Nonprofit: A-SPAN, Arlington Thrive, and Doorways For Women and Families Technology: Deft Consulting and VerticalApps Service: MMA & Sports Rehab, Northwest Federal Credit Union, and OrthoVirginia Retail: Crystal City Wine Shop, The Cookery, and We, The Pizza Sustainability: Home Energy Medics and Leaders in Energy Congratulations to all the finalists! This prestigious event recognizes businesses in the Arlington community that go above and beyond to serve clients and make Arlington a great place to work and live. LEARN MORE Education & Workforce Development Committee Tuesday, April 27 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Virtual Meeting The Education & Workforce Development Committee will welcome the two candidates for Arlington County School Board seeking the Democratic endorsement, Miranda Turner and Mary Kadera, to introduce themselves and their platforms. All Chamber members are welcome to join. This meeting is exclusive and free to Chamber members. To receive the link for this meeting, contact Olivia McKay, Operations Manager, at [email protected]. DETAILS Small Business Roundtable: DEI - If Training Was the Answer, It'd Already Be Solved Wednesday, April 28 | 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Virtual Event Make sure to register for our Small Business Roundtable with Chris Armstrong & Vince Brantley, Co-Owners of Veritas Culture. Chris and Vince will discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion questions during our April Small Business Roundtable. The answers will both surprise you and help you to focus on solutions and pathways to sustainable change within your organization. Through culture exploration, understanding, and resolution that is root focused and facilitation centric, this roundtable will help you have these conversations at your organization. REGISTER Nominate Your Company for Arlington Magazine's "Best Places to Work" Feature Best Places to Work is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church. The program also provides organizations with the opportunity to acquire valuable employee feedback. Winners will be recognized in the November/December 2021 issue of Arlington Magazine, on ArlingtonMagazine.com, and at an awards luncheon. This recognition can help companies improve their marketing, employee retention, and receive insight on their company. The research will be conducted by Best Companies Group. Please visit the Best Places to Work website to determine if your organization qualifies, to register, and for any questions. The Chamber is proud marketing partner of Arlington Magazine's Best Places to Work LEARN MORE Annual Corporate Sponsors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!