Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ January 6-10 Monday, January 6 Wednesday, January 8 Ambassador Committee Meeting Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom 4:00-5:00 p.m. Directions Executive Committee Meeting Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom 8:00-9:30 a.m. Directions SMART Start Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom 4:00-5:15 p.m. Directions Thursday, January 9 Breakfast Connection: Small Business Focused Residence Inn by Marriott, Rosslyn 7:30-9:00 a.m. Directions VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Looking Ahead to the 2020 General Assembly Session There is much anticipation for change and new policies as the Virginia General Assembly this week convenes its first session since last November’s elections. The Chamber will be in Richmond advocating for our General Assembly Policy Positions, and Responses to Arlington County’s Positions. One highlight will be our advocacy to lift the sunset on Arlington’s Transient Occupancy Tax surcharge which funds tourism promotion that supports our hospitality industry. Senator Howell and Delegate Hope have introduced bills to end the sunset, and the Chamber will be joining with Arlington County and our hoteliers to advocate for their passage. One way to join our advocacy is by participating in Chamber Day at the Capitol on Thursday, January 23. Along with a program and reception, we will meet with the members of Arlington’s General Assembly delegation. Register for the program and reception on the Virginia Chamber’s website, and please let Government Affairs Manager, Scott E. Pedowitz, know if you will be joining as we do not receive the registration info from the Virginia Chamber. 2020 GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESPONSES Amazon Wants to Hear from You! With the recent approval of the Met Park development, Amazon is moving forward with its new HQ, which includes 65,000 square feet of retail space. As announced at the Chamber's Annual Meeting in December, Amazon wants to hear from you – the community and local business leaders – on which businesses would make great Amazon retail community partners. If you have an idea for a restaurant concept, retailer, or service provider, send your thoughts to [email protected]. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Grand Sponsor Premier Sponsor SMART Start Wednesday, January 8 | 4:00 a.m.-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. REGISTER Tara Palacios, Director of BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development Grand Sponsor Breakfast Connection: Small Business Focused Thursday, January 9 | 7:30-9:00 a.m. Residence Inn by Marriott - Rosslyn Promote your business before the workday begins at the Breakfast Connection! This event is focused on helping small businesses access the resources they need for greater success. Tara Palacios, Director of BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development, will discuss the resources available to small businesses in Arlington. REGISTER Lead Nurturing: Keeping Prospects Engaged During Your Sales Cycle By Justin Gooderham, Dalton Digital Closing deals and making sales is what keeps the doors open and the lights on for any business. But what do you do when your sales cycle isn’t immediate? How can you continue to stay top-of-mind with the prospects who have shown interest but aren’t quite ready to commit? READ MORE Join today Find out about all the benefits for your business of becoming a member with the Chamber. Grand opening assistance We'll help you make your celebration a success. Advertising opportunities Learn more about how to get your company's name in front of the Arlington business community. Promote your event Check out our most effective advertising options for members to promote their events. 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!