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October 11 - October 15
Tuesday, October 12
Membership Development Committee
Virtual Meeting
2:00-3:00 p.m
Wednesday, October 13
Executive Committee
Virtual Meeting
8:30-9:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 14
Presenting Sponsor
The Chamber is proud to announce the launch of a new program to support early childhood education providers in partnership with 20 Degrees. The Early Childhood Financial Resiliency Accelerator focuses on teaching child care providers the business and financial technical skills necessary to maintain and grow their businesses. The program will be available at no cost to participants thanks to the support of our sponsors can change to thanks to the support of Presenting Sponsor Amazon as well as PNC Foundation. Participants who complete the program will receive $150.
 
The program will include three virtual group sessions and one financial coaching session with the 20 Degrees team. The virtual group sessions will be held on November 4, November 10, and November 18. Spots are limited and filling up quickly.
 
All childcare providers in Arlington are welcome to sign up for this program. We encourage you to share this program with your Arlington-based childcare providers. If your child is in childcare, please print this flyer and share with the provider at drop off or pick up. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Bartlett at [email protected].
Grand Sponsor
Thursday, October 14 | 7:30-9:00 a.m. | Crystal City Marriott

Ready to get back to face-to-face networking? Sign up for our in-person Breakfast Connection combined with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. 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.

Join us for our first in-person Breakfast Connection of 2021 and double your connections!

Pre-registration:
Members: $25
Prospective Members: $35

September Business After Business at
Venture X Arlington - Courthouse Metro
Thursday, October 21 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Mercedes-Benz of Arlington

Don't miss the Chamber's October Business After Business! Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks (all included in your registration). Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Our October Business After Business will be hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Arlington!

Pre-Registration:
Members: $25
Prospective Members: $35

Applications open until Wednesday, October 20

Arlington's Small Business GRANT 2.0 program is now open for applications. The program will provide direct financial assistance to 200 eligible Arlington businesses struggling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses that have received Federal and/or State financial assistance for COVID-19 relief are not eligible for GRANT 2.0.
 
  • Eligible business industries include:
  • Arts and Entertainment
  • Child Care
  • Hotel and Accommodations
  • Personal Services
  • Restaurants and Food Services, including food trucks
  • Retail

To learn more about eligibility and apply, visit the GRANT 2.0 online application form.

200 applicants will be randomly selected and awarded $10,000 each in financial assistance. The grant can be used for rent, employee salaries and benefits, and/or other capital and operating expenses related to the impacts of COVID-19. Applications are open until Wednesday, October 20. 

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association continue to champion for Arlington County enact a hotel grant similar to those in neighboring jurisdictions. The organizations recommended grants of at least $400 per hotel room, which is the same as Fairfax County offered its PIVOT program, and providing all hotels with relief for at least their first 250 rooms, as in Loudoun County. Hotels have a current need to meet obligations that are critical to maintaining the ongoing operation of their businesses. A grant program will allow for Arlington hotels to rehire furloughed staff, prepare for the uncertain travel period ahead, and safely budget for the near future.
Annual Corporate Sponsors