October 3 - October 7

Monday, October 3

Ambassador Committee

Virtual

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 4

Women in Business Master Class: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

Chamber Boardroom

9:00-10:00 a.m.

LeadShare Group Meeting

Virtual

8:45-10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 5

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

Virtual

9:00-10:00 a.m.

LeadShare Group Meeting

Chamber Boardroom

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 6

Breakfast Connection Combined with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Crystal City Sports Pub

7:45-9:00 a.m.

LeadShare Group Meeting

Chamber Boardroom

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Chamber 101

Chamber Boardroom

4:00-5:15 p.m.

Friday, October 7 

Sustainability Committee

George Mason University

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Woman in Business Master Class: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

Tuesday, October 4 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Chamber Boardroom

Grand Sponsor

We all have an inner dialogue with ourselves that can at times turn negative. This self-talk can limit our ability to believe in ourselves and our abilities, and can diminish our confidence. In this month’s master class, Kara Simon, Owner and Operator of Loving Heart Holistic Wellness will be joining us to discuss ways to overcome negative self-talk. Together, we’ll discuss practices like the S.T.O.P. method, the use of practical affirmations, mindfulness, and more.

Registration closes at noon on Monday, October 3.

Grand Sponsor

Breakfast Connection Combined with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, October 6 | 7:45-9:00 a.m. | Crystal City Sports Pub

Promote your business before the workday even begins! The format of the Breakfast Connection gives attendees a chance to bring their business to the table, literally. This event focuses on roundtable power networking and provides attendees the chance to exchange business cards, develop new prospects and share a 60 second pitch with each table. Double your connections this month at our combined event with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, October 5.

Sustainability Committee Meeting 

Friday, October 7 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | George Mason University

This special meeting will be held at George Mason University in Arlington at the FUSE Pilot Space. We will have representatives from GMU on hand to talk about the University’s sustainability goals as well as the FUSE Project sustainability goals, followed by a tour of the pilot space. 

This meeting is open to all members of the Chamber. To receive the information for this meeting or to be added to the Committee, please contact Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager, at [email protected].

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Chamber 101 New Member Welcome

Throughout the month of October, the Chamber is holding several Chamber 101 events to welcome our new members. Chamber 101 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.

If you're an existing member, these events are a perfect place for you to get to meet our new members and welcome them to the Chamber. It's also a wonderful time to meet our new staff, refresh yourself on all Chamber opportunities, and learn about our new programs.

• Thursday, October 6 from 4:00-5:15 p.m. 

            Chamber Boardroom Register

• Wednesday, October 12 from 4:00-5:15 p.m.

            Virtual Register

• Monday, October 17 from 12:00-1:15 p.m. 

            Virtual Register

• Friday, October 21 from 12:00-1:15 p.m. 

            Chamber Boardroom Register

• Wednesday, October 26 from 3:00-4:15 p.m., Virtual Register

Why Arlington? The Case for Relocation, Expansion, and Investment

Thursday, November 10 | 8:00-10:00 a.m. | 1812 N. Moore St.

Arlington is making national headlines with recent major announcements of top companies choosing Arlington as their regional or - in some instances - global headquarter locations. This has raised the question of Why Arlington? Hear from top leaders from The Boeing Company, Nestlé, and Amazon about the factors that went into their decision to choose Arlington for their headquarters.

Register early and save! The first 50 tickets are available at a special discounted price of only $75.

Arlington Restaurant Week is Right Around the Corner!

Start making your reservations! Arlington Restaurant Week is Monday, October 17 through Monday, October 24. More than 30 restaurants are already signed up to participate in the event and new restaurants are being added daily. Through this event, diners will enjoy some of the best food the area has to offer at special prices. This event runs differently from your average Restaurant Week in that it is open to all restaurants from fast-casual spots to five-star dining establishments.

Follow our Facebook event page for the latest updates on new participating restaurants and restaurant week menus.