March 6 - March 10

Tuesday, March 7

LeadShare Networking Group

8:45-10:00 a.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, March 8

Executive Committee Meeting

8:15-9:45 a.m.

Virtual

2023 Arlington Street Maps Are Here!

Our 2023 Arlington Street Maps have arrived! The Chamber is pleased to offer our members the opportunity to distribute free Arlington County Street Maps. The Chamber has partnered with Town Square Publications to produce this street map and they are now available at the Chamber office.

To request maps for your business, please contact the Chamber at (703) 525-2400 or [email protected] with the number of copies you would like, as well as the date and time you are available to pick them up. Maps can be picked up at the Chamber office Monday through Friday, anytime between the standard business hours of 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Chamber does not mail maps.

Grand Sponsor

Last Call: AWE Women in Business Summit

Thursday, March 16 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Northeastern University- Arlington

This is your last chance to register for the 3rd Annual AWE Women in Business Summit. The Summit is 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.

Registration closes Thursday, March 9.

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Legislative Breakfast

Tuesday, March 21 | 8:00-9:30 a.m. | Army Navy Country Club

Join the more than 140 attendees already signed up for the 11th Annual Legislative Breakfast. This event offers the opportunity to hear about the recent General Assembly session from the legislators who represent Arlington in Richmond. Arlington’s members of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will discuss the legislation that they patroned, the issues that the General Assembly took up, and the outlook for Arlington and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The event will be moderated by Nick Minock, WJLA and will feature a plated breakfast and a question and answer portion.

Registration closes on Tuesday, March 14.

Advocacy News



On Wednesday, March 15, the Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee will welcome candidates for the open House District 2, Adele McClure and Kevin Saucedo-Broach. In addition, Committee Co-Chair Scott Pedowitz and Government Affairs Manager John Musso will be presenting a review of the General Assembly Session in Richmond.

To join the virtual meeting, please contact Operations Manager Elizabeth Addington at [email protected].

Arlington County moved Certificate of Occupancy permits to the Permit Arlington site beginning Tuesday, February 28. To hear more about the changes to the process, join the Virtual Open House on Wednesday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. Find additional information to guide applications using the link below.

Metro's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget: Proposed Fare and Service Changes



Metro is taking feedback on its proposed Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget. The FY24 proposed budget aims to:

• Enhance safety through support of the police force, including new crisis intervention specialists
• Ensure more frequent & reliable service, including increased train service and a complete redesign of the bus network
• Create a more simplified & equitable fare system, including a low-income fare program
• Improve customer service and communications with a new integrated communications center
• Advance sustainability, including investments in its zero-emission bus program
• Continue capital improvements for a better Metro, including major construction and maintenance projects

Your feedback as Metro customers and community members is essential and will be shared with Metro’s Board of Directors as part of the final decision-making process.

Read through its proposals in more detail using the link below and take the survey by Wednesday, March 15 at 5:00 p.m. when the comment period closes. Want to provide comment in person? Attend Metro's hearings.

IRS Warning About "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams

By Christine Searle, Searle Business Solutions LLC

The IRS works hard every year to communicate new or prevalent illegal schemes perpetrated by scammers against millions of taxpayers. Most IRS communications about scams are posted on their website or shared in press releases. But last month, your Chamber got a chance to hear directly from an IRS representative about how businesses and individuals can protect themselves from falling victim to a tax scam. These scams are designed to steal money or financial information, or to charge for a free service or a service for which the victim does not qualify.

​Annually, the IRS lists its “Dirty Dozen” Top Tax Scams to warn businesses and individual taxpayers about financial arrangements or offerings that tax authorities have found to be abusive. The IRS urges taxpayers to think twice before putting their money into transactions that could be aggressively promoted scams or paying for services before determining whether are legitimate or available free of charge.