Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ August 15 - August 19 Monday, August 15 Gala Committee Meeting Chamber Boardroom 5:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16 LeadShare Group Meeting Virtual 8:45-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 17 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Virtual 9:00-10:00 a.m. LeadShare Group Meeting Virtual 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18 LeadShare Group Meeting Chamber Boardroom 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Business After Business William Jeffrey's Tavern hosted by Washington Workplace 5:00-7:00 p.m. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Business After Business Thursday, August 18 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | William Jeffrey's Tavern hosted by Washington Workplace Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members and members have a chance to win our cash jackpot. REGISTER Early registration closes on Thursday, August 18 at noon. Gala Committee Meeting Monday, August 15 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Chamber Boardroom Get involved in the 99th Arlington Business Gala by joining our Gala Committee! The next committee meeting will be taking place today in the Chamber Boardroom. The Gala Committee works to ensure the Annual Arlington Business Gala is a huge success every year. As one of the largest Chamber events of the year, committee members support the Gala by helping to secure silent auction donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales. If you are interested in joining the Gala Committee or donating an auction item, contact Cassie Bate Hurley, Senior Director of Marketing & Operations. AUCTION DONATION FORM Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Wednesday, August 17 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Virtual This meeting will feature a panel of speakers discussing Missing Middle Housing in Arlington, presenting their insights on the County’s plans, followed by a Q&A portion with committee members. This discussion builds on our May 18th presentation on Arlington’s Missing Middle Housing Study from Arlington County Planning staff. For more background, view the Chamber’s Missing Middle Housing policy position. The discussion will be moderated by David Kinney (Clarendon LLC), Vice-Chair of Business Advocacy and will include the following panelists: Alice Hogan, Alliance for Housing Solutions, Consultant Kellen MacBeth, NAACP Arlington Branch, Chair of Housing Committee Charles Taylor, Classic Cottages, LLC, Acquisitions Manager Josh Veverka, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, Government Affairs Director This meeting is exclusive to members of the Chamber. To receive the link for this meeting, please contact Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager, at [email protected]. Grand Sponsor Call for Presenters: 2023 AWE Women in Business Summit The Chamber is proud to announce the 2023 AWE Women in Business Summit! Arlington’s premier professional women’s event will return in March 2023. We are currently looking for experienced leaders to join us as keynote, individual presenters, and panelists at the event. Please submit your application by September 1, 2022, to take part in this half-day summit focused on the professional development of women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals eager to grow their business and enhance their careers. APPLY Nonprofit Forum: Incorporating Belonging in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Wednesday, August 31 | 7:30-9:00 a.m. | Mastercard  As the organizations most often working with those affected by inequity, it is important for nonprofits to incorporate a DEIB focus into all aspects of nonprofit management, from service areas to board members, messaging to fundraising. Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s Community Action Committee for our Nonprofit Forum which will discuss how belonging is the lens through which we should view our diversity, equity, and inclusion work. REGISTER Registration closes Tuesday, August 30. 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!