October 10 - October 14 Tuesday, October 11 Membership Development Committee Virtual 2:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 Executive Committee Virtual 8:00-9:30 a.m. Chamber 101 Virtual 4:00-5:15 p.m. Thursday, October 13 Hotel GM Committee Meeting Residence Inn Arlington Ballston 4:00-5:30 p.m. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   Start Making Your Reservations for Arlington Restaurant Week   Presenting Sponsor Arlington Restaurant Week is from Monday, October 17 through Monday, October 24. More than 40 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. PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS   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 a free event and 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. 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   Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative The Chamber strongly supports proposed amendments to the Arlington Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of micro-fulfillment centers. The Chamber commends the County Manager and Staff for moving forward with much-needed Zoning changes, known as the Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative, that will enable Arlington to attract businesses in new and emerging sectors like micro-fulfillment companies, dog boarding, edge data centers, and breweries. The Chamber also supports the Requests to Advertise (RTAs) for the next phases of the Initiative which will be items at the upcoming County Board meeting. The planning commission recommended the micro fulfillment amendments. The County Board will be voting on adoption at the October 15 meeting. READ OUR LETTER   Join Us At VOICE22 October 10-12 | Arlington, VA Join us at VOICE22, the top global industry conference, and trade event at the intersection of Conversational AI and Digital Transformation, for the opportunity to meet with the world’s top technologists, marketers, designers, and product leaders at the forefront of the customer experience transformation. VOICE22 welcomes attendees from around the world as we reconnect, restore, and reinvigorate plans for growth in 2023. The Chamber is proud to partner on this event. Use code chamber20, for 20% off your ticket. REGISTER   Grand Sponsor Nonprofit Forum: Building Successful Partnerships Wednesday, October 26 | 8:00-9:30 a.m. | Aspire! Afterschool Learning Strong partnerships are a key component for every organization. Whether you’re a corporation looking to deepen your connection with the community, or a nonprofit looking to engage and share your mission with new business partners, this forum is for you! This panel will feature three partnerships: Rosie Riveters & The Boeing Company, Doorways & The Michelle Sagatov Group, and Rebuilding Together & Arlington County. These panelists will discuss how they have developed their successful partnerships and continued to grow them over the years. During the panel, you’ll learn how these partnerships created longevity in their relationships through things like leveraging their networks, volunteering, and continuously evolving their business relationships. Register today to learn how your organization can create new opportunities for successful partnerships. REGISTER   Grand Sponsor 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 Register early and save! The first 50 tickets are available at a special discounted price of only $75. Annual Corporate Sponsors   Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email   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!