Purchase gala raffle tickets for a chance to win Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ This Week at a Glance: November 25-27 Monday, November 25 · Membership Engagement Committee Meeting · 4:00-5:00 p.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Directions Thursday & Friday, November 28-29 · Arlington Chamber office closed for Thanksgiving Visit Our Events Calendar Win a Luxury Vacation to Barbados! Enter the Chamber's vacation raffle and you could win the trip of your dreams! This year's prize is a trip to the award-winning Club Barbados Resort & Spa – a $2,400 value! The stay is for up to ten nights in one bedroom suite accommodation for three rooms, double occupancy. The resort is located on Barbados' famous west coast, known for its beaches, upscale shopping, and world-class restaurants. Experience the best of Barbados with an adults-only, all-inclusive stay at The Club Barbados Resort & Spa! Gala Raffle Tickets: One Raffle Ticket: $30 Four Raffle Tickets: $100 The winning ticket will be announced at the 96th Annual Arlington Business Gala, but you are not required to be present to win. The Chamber is selling a maximum of 250 tickets. To purchase raffle tickets, contact the Chamber office at (703) 525-2400 or visit our website. PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS Coming Soon! SMART Start Thursday, December 5 4:00-5:15 p.m. Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom A free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, SMART Start 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 SMART Start! Register Here! Grand Sponsor Greg Mullan - Premier Sponsor Michael Garcia - State Farm Insurance 95th Annual Meeting Friday, December 6 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel  The Arlington Chamber of Commerce will host its 95th Annual Meeting on Friday, December 6 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. A key event for the Arlington business community, the 95th Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments of 2019, while looking ahead to what's to come in 2020. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Brian Huseman, Vice President of Public Policy at Amazon, who will provide insights on Amazon’s first year in Arlington and its future direction. We will provide the introduction of the Chamber's 2020 directors and officers. We will also present the prestigious Chair's Award, President's Award, and Committee of the Year Award. With more than 300 people already registered for the Annual Meeting, this is a can't-miss event for Arlington business and community leaders. Join us for this exciting celebration of Arlington businesses, and take advantage of the opportunity to build relationships with professionals from across the area. Register Here! Grand Sponsor Meet the Committee Chairs By Linda Kelleher, Community Action Committee As a benefit of the Chamber membership, we offer all members the opportunity to get more involved by joining a committee. The Chamber’s committees are a great way to broaden your network while learning about issues that impact your business and the community. There are a number of open committees to choose from, allowing you to select the committee that best suits your goals and interests. The Chamber has more than 100 nonprofit members who look to the Community Action Committee to connect the Chamber’s business and nonprofit members for the greater good of Arlington....To continue reading, view our blog. Contribute to the Chamber Blog! Writing for the Chamber Blog is an excellent way to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. This is a free opportunity, available exclusively to Chamber members. You can get started on your post by downloading the Chamber Blog Guidelines and Blog Template. Contact Morgan Mentzer, Communications Coordinator, at [email protected]. Host a Business After Business in 2020 The Chamber’s Business After Business networking events are hosted by a different Chamber member each month, providing a great opportunity for the host to showcase their facility and speak about their company. The purpose of the event is to provide a monthly opportunity for local professionals to meet and mingle with one another, both socially and professionally. Serving as a host is a great way for a company to showcase their space and gain exposure! The event is a networking reception, running from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on a select Thursday each month. As the host, you'll provide the food, drinks (including beer, wine, and soft drinks), the space, and complimentary parking. For more information about hosting, please review the host guidelines. If you are interested in hosting a Business After Business in 2020, please contact Events Manager, Katie Nord, at (703) 525-2400 or [email protected]. Annual Corporate Sponsors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!