February 13 - February 17   Tuesday, February 14 Hospitality Awards 7:30-9:30 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport Membership Development Committee 2:00-3:00 p.m. Virtual Wednesday, February 15 Government & Economic Development Committee 9:00-10:00 a.m. Virtual LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Virtual Thursday, February 16 LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   2023 Chamber Travel Program to Vietnam   The Chamber Travel Program is back! The Chamber is excited to partner for the tenth time with Citslinc International, Inc. to offer our members, and the community, an all-inclusive unique opportunity to travel to Vietnam from November 4-13 with fellow business colleagues and community members. Whether you’re interested in traveling for personal or professional reasons, this nine day trip provides an unparalleled opportunity. We are convinced that this will be one of the most unique trips you will ever take! LEARN MORE To register or for more information, contact Elizabeth Addington at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400.   Grand Sponsor Small Business Roundtable: Enhance Your Plate - Taking the Extra Step in Building Client Relations Wednesday, February 22 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual  Join the Chamber at this month's Small Business Roundtable: Enhance Your Plate: Taking the Extra Step in Building Client Relations. Using a metaphor of garnishing plates when serving memorable meals, Jennifer Jones, Creative Founder of Cosmopolitan Plated will share insights on the value of taking that extra step in building lasting customer relationships that yield desired results. This free event provides expert speakers on topics to help you grow your business, such as digital marketing and business development and also gives you the opportunity to make connections and grow your professional network. The forum is applicable to a variety of businesses and employee levels, from front-line customer service to owners. REGISTER 2023 Virginia General Assembly Crossover Report The 2023 Virginia General Assembly session has reached crossover. Going forward, with the exception of the budget, only bills that have passed in their chamber of origin may be considered – so a House bill that has not yet passed the House of Delegates or a Senate bill that has not yet passed the Senate has failed for the year. Crossover comes around the half-way point of the session. The General Assembly is officially scheduled to adjourn sine die by February 25. The Chamber’s policy priorities remain in a positive position, and we continue to actively advocate on legislation related to those priorities. You can find a detailed summary of the Chamber’s priority legislation and activity in our crossover report. Highlights include bills relating to transportation funding, taxes, and workforce development. We are also engaging strongly against bills that risk over-regulating hospitals and negatively changing Virginia’s legal climate. READ THE REPORT For more information about the Chamber’s session activity, reach out to Government Affairs Manager John Musso at [email protected].   Grand Sponsor AWE Women in Business Summit Thursday, March 16 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Northeastern University- Arlington Join the Chamber at our 3rd Annual AWE Women in Business Summit, a professional development, and networking event designed for women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals eager to grow their businesses or enhance their careers. This event brings together a diverse group of women to create a community dedicated to helping and supporting one another as we challenge traditional barriers that women in business face. Featuring a keynote, panel discussions, and presentations from experienced leaders, this summit will provide education, inspiration, and connections to foster your success and help you achieve your personal and professional goals. REGISTER Registration closes Thursday, March 9. The first 100 registrations will receive a copy of keynote speaker Shaara Roman’s book: The Conscious Workplace.   Submit a Project for Chamber Volunteer Day The 2023 Chamber Volunteer Day is right around the corner! Each year, the Chamber engages businesses and individuals in rewarding half-day service projects throughout the community. Produced by the Chamber's Community Action Committee, Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day connects Arlington businesses to Chamber member nonprofits. PROJECT SUBMISSION To register a nonprofit project site, please fill out the form and submit to Kaniya Harris, Events Associate, at [email protected] by Friday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. Note: A member of the Chamber’s staff will follow up with you to confirm your nonprofit project arrangements.   Grand Sponsor Nominate Your Business for the 37th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards Nominations are now open for the 37th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards. These awards celebrate area businesses that go above and beyond serving their clients to make Arlington a great place to work and live. Awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to the delivery of its goods or services, and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community. NOMINATION FORM The nomination deadline is March 1. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please review our sponsorship document or contact [email protected] for more information. 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!