March 13 - March 17

Monday, March 13

Ambassador Committee

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Virtual

Tuesday, March 14

Membership Development Committee

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, March 15

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Virtual

LeadShare Networking Group

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Virtual

Thursday, March 16

AWE Women in Business Summit

8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Northeastern University - Arlington

Friday, March 17

Board of Directors Meeting

11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Virginia Tech - Arlington co-hosted by the Ballston BID

AWE Women in Business Summit

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

Grand Sponsor

A limited number of tickets remain 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 more than 100 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.

Grand Sponsor

Legislative Breakfast

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

This week is your last chance to register for the 11th Annual Legislative Breakfast! Join the more than 160 attendees already signed up. 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.

Grand Sponsor

Small Business Roundtable: Access to Capital with SBA Loans

Wednesday, March 22 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Learn about the benefits to small businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 7(a) and 504 loan programs. National Capital Bank (NCB)'s SBA Loan Officer, Kathy Speakman, will discuss the general terms and eligibility for various SBA loans, how banks evaluate loan requests, and what type of financial documentation is required from the loan applicant. 

Presenting Sponsor

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Series: Community Engagement

Tuesday, March 28 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Crystal City Sports Pub

Our Arlington Chamber Young Professional Series will kick off this month with an event that will focus on Community Engagement. If you are a young professional looking for more ways to get involved in the community, this event will allow you to connect with the Chamber and learn more about our network of more than 100 nonprofit members. Attendees will also hear from the Chamber's Community Action Committee Chair, Megan Niewold from Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, who will share her work and experience as a young professional leader in the Arlington Chamber. After a Q&A session with Megan, attendees will have an opportunity to meet staff from local nonprofit members and participate in a volunteer fair.

We encourage our Chamber members to share this event with the young professionals in their network.

Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day

Friday, April 21 | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is seeking individuals and teams of enthusiastic volunteers to participate in Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day, an annual tradition that 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. Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and groups of all sizes!

We have a number of wonderful volunteer opportunities available! Projects range from assisting seniors declutter their homes and providing graphic design support, to making food baskets for the community and organizing classrooms to prepare for summer camp. Use the link below to register today.

Hear from Virginia House of Delegates Candidates

Wednesday, March 15 | 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

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].