Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ February 21 - February 25 Monday, February 21 Presidents' Day Office Closed Tuesday, February 22 Education & Workforce Development Committee Virtual Meeting 3:00-4:00 p.m. Membership Engagement Committee Virtual Meeting 4:15-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 23 Community Action Committee Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. Small Business Roundtable: Mental Health and Lifestyle Balance Virtual Event 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register Thursday, February 24 Business After Business WHINO 5:00-7:00 p.m. Register VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Business After Business Returns to WHINO Thursday, February 24 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | WHINO We are excited to have our Business After Business at WHINO again this week. Last July, this event marked our triumphant return to in-person events. We are pleased to be able to continue in-person events safely. Do not miss one of our most popular Business After Business events of the year! Join us and build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all in the price of registration! Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Those present at the event have the opportunity to win door prizes, and there's also a cash jackpot exclusive to our members. 2022 will be the final year of the cash jackpot, so don't miss your chance to win before it's gone! View our current COVID-19 Events Policy. REGISTER Grand Sponsor Small Business Roundtable: Mental Health and Lifestyle Balance Wednesday, February 23 | 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Virtual Event Join us for an important roundtable conversation that will focus on something that we've all come to recognize the importance of in the last two years — our mental health. We will be joined by Rock Recovery Executive Director Christie Bettwy and Director of Community Partnerships Kristyn Soto for a presentation about the importance of caring for your physical and mental well-being. They will also offer self-care tips and strategies to help you find balance in your day-to-day life. REGISTER Women in Business Networking Wednesday, March 2 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Hana by Industrious Mark your calendars for our March Women in Business Networking! This two hour event provides the opportunity to meet other business women and form deeper connections within the community. We welcome women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals of all levels eager to network and create connections. View our current COVID-19 Events Policy. REGISTER Education & Workforce Development Committee Tuesday, February 22 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Virtual Meeting This year, the Education & Workforce Development Committee is exploring the workforce needs of different industries. For this meeting, we will discuss the healthcare industry with a dialogue and Q & A with professionals from that sector. The Committee is pleased to welcome to speak to the group: Dr. David Lee, Chief Medical Officer, Virginia Hospital Center Melody Dickerson, Chief Nursing Officer, Virginia Hospital Center The goal is to learn about the future workforce needs within the hospitality industry to determine how our educational system can best help. The meeting is free and open to all Chamber members. To join this meeting, contact Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager, at [email protected] for meeting information. 2022 Virginia General Assembly Crossover The 2022 Virginia General Assembly session has reached crossover. Going forward, with the exception of the budget, only bills that have passed in their chamber of origin may be considered – so a House bill that has not yet passed the House of Delegates or a Senate bill that has not yet passed the Senate has failed for the year. The Chamber’s policy priorities remain in a mostly positive position. You can find a detailed summary of the Chamber’s priority legislation and activity through crossover at the link below. READ MORE Joining the Chamber Staff Steven Marku, Government Affairs Director, Arlington Chamber of Commerce This year’s General Assembly Session started my first week on the job, and I’ve already been down to Richmond to testify in support of our policy agenda. I’ve also given my first testimony before the Arlington County Board, successfully calling for the adoption of the Pentagon City Sector Plan. I’m excited to work with all of you to move things forward for Arlington’s business community. 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!