December 19 - December 23   Monday, December 26 - Monday, January 2 Winter Closure Chamber Office Closed VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   Women in Business Networking Series Wednesday, January 11 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Northwest Federal Credit Union Start the new year with the Chamber at our Women in Business Networking event! This series of women-focused networking events are 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 Are you a member interested in hosting a Women in Business Networking event? Please contact (703) 525-2400 or [email protected] for more information.   Grand Sponsor Premier Sponsor Chamber 101 Thursday, January 5 | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | Chamber Boardroom Make new connections in the new year at Chamber 101, our free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, 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. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet our staff, future clients and associates, and expand your membership potential at Chamber 101! REGISTER   Start Your Bidding for the 99th Annual Arlington Business Gala Silent Auction Gala The 99th Annual Arlington Business Gala Silent Auction is live! The auction is open to anyone, whether or not you are attending the Gala on January 28. Auction items include tropical vacations, restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, gift baskets, and more! VIEW THE SILENT AUCTION Raffle tickets are also on sale for your chance to win the best of the best from the auction items. The winner will pick from our top auction items, including as a tropical vacation package, a weekend staycation, and more. No more than 200 raffle tickets will be sold. You do not need to present to win. To purchase a raffle ticket, use the link below or email [email protected]. BUY A RAFFLE TICKET   Chamber Supports County Board Extending Sunset Date for TOSA Rules The Chamber continues to support the incorporation of flexible Temporary Outdoor Seating Area (TOSA) rules into Arlington’s permanent code concerning restaurants. The County Board will be considering an extension to the expiration date of the TOSA rules. The Chamber sent a letter to the County strongly supporting the passage of the extension, as well as strongly urging the County to complete and implement permanent rules permitting outdoor dining. We hope that the new permanent outdoor dining rules will incorporate much of the flexibility of TOSA regulations, and allow restaurants to retain as much of their current TOSA space as feasibly possible. READ OUR LETTER   Meeting with the 2023 County Board Chair Wednesday, January 4 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Virtual We're kicking off our first Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee meeting with the 2023 Arlington County Board Chair who will discuss their plans and vision for the County government in the coming year with Chamber members. The Chamber's Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee meets virtually from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. All Chamber members are invited to participate in these meetings. To register for this meeting, email [email protected].   Help WMATA Develop Their Strategic Plan Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking input on the Your Metro, The Way Forward strategic plan. The plan will include the guiding values, mission, and vision for WMATA along with the goals, objectives, and supporting initiatives to achieve this. Currently, the draft plan focuses on four goals related to service excellence, regional opportunity and partnership, sustainability, and talented teams. You can provide public comments using the link below through January 5. A formal public hearing on the plan early next year. ONLINE FEEDBACK FORM 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!