Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ August 22 - August 26 Tuesday, August 23 Membership Engagement Committee Virtual 4:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 Small Business Roundtable: Employee Retention Credit Virtual 12:00-1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25 7th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit George Mason University, Van Metre Hall 8:00.-10:00 a.m. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR 7th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit Thursday, August 25 | 8:00-10:00 a.m. | George Mason University Van Metre Hall Grand Sponsor Join nearly 200 professionals from across the region at the Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit. This event offers the region’s business leaders the opportunity to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy. REGISTER A limited number of tickets are still available. Board of Directors: Call for Nominations The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations to our Board of Directors. We are looking for enthusiastic, driven leaders that are passionate about the Chamber and want to help us expand membership and achieve our mission. View the full list of Board expectations. For any member wishing to nominate another member, member approval is requested. Please email nominations, including self-nominations, which are always encouraged, with the subject line "Board of Directors Nomination" to Kate Bates, Chamber President & CEO, at [email protected]. All nominees will be sent a survey for completion. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, August 25. Grand Sponsor Small Business Roundtable: Employee Retention Credit Wednesday, August 24 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual Many businesses took advantage of Covid relief programs such as PPP and EIDL, but they’re missing out on relief from the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). For the last two years Frost Law Tax Directors Rebecca Sheppard, Esq., and Peter Haukebo, Esq., have helped hundreds of businesses understand the qualifications for ERC and other relief programs. They will deliver an informational presentation regarding what the employee retention credit is, how businesses can determine their eligibility, estimate their credit amount (up to $26,00 per employee), and more. REGISTER 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. Grand Sponsor Women in Business Networking Wednesday, September 7 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Mussel Bar & Grille This series of women-focused networking events is open to those who want to expand their network, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer advice. The events focus on networking to grow your business opportunities and support others who appreciate what it's like to be a woman in business. REGISTER To enjoy our pre-registration rates, please register by noon on Wednesday, September 7. Late registration rates apply to on-site registrations. 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!