Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ August 23 - August 27 Tuesday, August 24 6th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit George Mason University - Van Metre Hall & Virtual Simulcast 8:00-10:00 a.m. Register Membership Engagement Committee Virtual Meeting 4:15-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 25 Small Business Roundtable: OAR Presents - Banning the Box and Hiring BIPOC Talent Virtual Event 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR 6th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit Tuesday, August 24 | 8:00-10:00 a.m. | George Mason University Grand Sponsor Join Northern Virginia's leaders at the 6th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit featuring elected officials from across the region. The program will be held in person at George Mason University’s Van Metre Hall in Arlington, with a virtual simulcast on the Zoom platform. The Summit will feature Arlington County Board Vice Chair Katie Cristol, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall, Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler, and City of Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson for a moderated discussion about the economic climate in the region and how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy. Pre-Registration: Member: $35 Prospective Member: $55 View George Mason University's current COVID-19 Event Policy REGISTER Grand Sponsor Small Business Roundtable: OAR Presents - Banning the Box and Hiring BIPOC Talent Wednesday, August 25 | 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Virtual Event Register for the Chamber's free Small Business Roundtable. We will be joined by Elizabeth Jones Valderrama, Executive Director, OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, to talk about "banning the box" and hiring BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) talent. In this month’s Small Business Roundtable, learn why it is important for employers to "ban the box" and the additional benefits they get from hiring individuals that previously experienced incarceration. OAR will also be sharing resources on the importance of hiring BIPOC talent and other diverse populations. Registration: Member: Free Prospective Member: $20 REGISTER Grand Sponsor Women in Business Networking Series Wednesday, September 1 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Lebanese Taverna Be sure to sign up for the Arlington Chamber's first-ever in-person Women in Business Networking event! This event will be at Lebanese Taverna located on Pentagon Row. This series of women-focused networking events is open to those who want to expand their network, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer advice. These events focus on networking to grow your business opportunities and support others who appreciate what it’s like to be a woman in business. Pre-Registration: Member: $25 Prospective Member: $35 View our current COVID-19 Event Policy REGISTER Grand Sponsor Premier Sponsor Chamber 101 Thursday, September 2 | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | Arlington Chamber Make the most of your Chamber membership! Join the Arlington Chamber for Chamber 101 in the VIDA Fitness Boardroom located in the Chamber's office. This free networking seminar is great for new, existing, and prospective members, Chamber 101 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 Chamber 101! View our current COVID-19 Event Policy REGISTER Chamber Encourages Arlington County Grants for Hotels The Chamber encouraged Arlington County to include industry-specific terms for hotels in its upcoming business recovery grant program. The hospitality and tourism industry is facing unique and persistent challenges in recovering from the pandemic. Arlington’s hotel occupancy rates are still down considerably from their pre-pandemic levels, which is having a prolonged impact on jobs at hotels and also at stores and restaurants that serve visitors. An effective and equitable grant program will address the hospitality industry’s needs directly, rather than attempting to serve all businesses with the same terms. The Chamber further encouraged Arlington County to look toward regional counterparts for instructive examples of effective hotel grant programs. READ THE LETTER The Importance of Physical and Mental Health in a Post-COVID World By Alessandra Hashemi, Owner & CEO, Good Sweat Studio It’s very basic science that the more you move, the more your body releases endorphins and serotonin, which are the chemical messengers to help put you in a better mood. Throughout this global pandemic, we are all expected to operate as normal at home, at work, and in life. These expectations have shifted our way of living, which can take a huge toll on everyone’s mind, body, and spirit. READ MORE Annual Corporate Sponsors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!