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View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ October 4 - October 8 Monday, October 4 Ambassador Committee Virtual Meeting 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 5 LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting 8:45-10:00 a.m. Female Founders Roundtable: Fireside Chat - How to Keep Going Despite Obstacles Virtual Event 12:45-2:30 p.m. Register Gala Committee Virtual Meeting 4:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Arlington Chamber VIDA Fitness Boardroom 9:00-10:30 a.m. LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 7 Breakfast Connection Combined with the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce Virtual Event 7:45-9:00 a.m. Register LeadShare Group Arlington Chamber VIDA Fitness Boardroom 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Chamber 101 Arlington Chamber VIDA Fitness Boardroom 4:00-5:15 p.m. Register Friday, October 8 Sustainability Committee Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Breakfast Connection Combined with the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce Thursday, October 7 | 7:45-9:00 a.m. | Virtual Event Grand Sponsor Join the Arlington Chamber for a virtual Breakfast Connection, combined with the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce. The Zoom opens at 7:45 a.m. with networking from 8:00-9:00 a.m. This virtual Breakfast Connection allows you the opportunity to network with fellow professionals from the comfort of your home or office. Pre-registration: Members: $10 Prospective Members: $25 REGISTER In addition to the virtual Breakfast Connection, the Arlington Chamber is excited to offer an in-person Breakfast Connection in October. If you are eager to get back to networking in person, this is the Breakfast Connection for you. The in-person Breakfast Connection, combined with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, will be on Thursday, October 14 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with networking from 8:00-9:00 a.m. This event will be held at the Crystal City Marriott and will include a continental breakfast. REGISTER Grand Sponsor Female Founders Roundtable: Fireside Chat: How to Keep Going Despite Obstacles Tuesday, October 5 | 12:45-2:30 p.m. | Virtual Event Make sure to sign up for the Chamber's Female Founders Roundtable. Rebecca Linder, Founder & CEO of Linder Global Events, and Karen Bate of KB Concepts P.R. will join us for a fireside chat on How to Keep Going Despite Obstacles. As CEO of a thriving large-scale events business, Rebecca has found the pandemic to be the obvious obstacle to overcome. Other obstacles she has faced include being a female business owner in a male-dominated industry and being thought of as “too young” to have a legitimate business. Find out how to be resilient, overcome obstacles, recharge and keep going in this month's Female Founders Roundtable. Pre-registration: Members: $20 Prospective Members: $40 REGISTER Arlington Restaurant Week Coming this Month Monday, October 18 - Monday, October 25 Join the Chamber for our third annual Arlington Restaurant Week! Through this event, diners will enjoy some of the best food Arlington has to offer at special prices. This is a great opportunity for Arlingtonians and Arlington's visitors to explore the diverse restaurant scene in Arlington and find a new go-to place for dining out. This event runs differently from your average restaurant week in that it is open to all restaurants from fast-casual spots to five-star dining establishments. The Chamber is pleased to offer free participation for member restaurants, courtesy of sponsor support. RSVP on Facebook and check out our website for participating restaurants. LEARN MORE Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Wednesday, October 6 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Arlington Chamber VIDA Fitness Boardroom The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee is holding its annual work session to discuss the Chamber’s Public Policy Positions for 2022. This meeting will cover both the General Assembly and local government positions. For reference, you can view the Chamber’s 2021 Public Policy Positions. This meeting is exclusive to private sector Chamber members. For questions, please contact Scott Pedowitz, Government Affairs Director, at [email protected]. View our current COVID-19 Events Policy Returning to the Workplace: Remember to Breathe By Kara Simon, Owner, Loving Heart Holistic Wellness Remote working has amplified over the last 18 months due to the rise of COVID-19. With more vaccinations rolling out, people are now starting to return to the office and back into the world. After a long period of mindful isolation and working from home, returning to the workplace might feel pretty overwhelming. I’m here to share with you why taking a deep breath might just be exactly what you need to get you through your daily operations at home, and at work. 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!