8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

After a decade of partnering with Citslinc International, Inc., the Chamber is excited to announce that we will be traveling to a new location this year! For many years we have been traveling with Citslinc to China, but this year we will be going to Vietnam! From November 8-17, Chamber members and guests will have the opportunity to visit memorable sites in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Hoi An, and will visit the city of Saigon to explore the 4 mythical islets of the Dragon, Unicorn, and paradise located in Mekong Delta.

The all-inclusive package for this amazing 9-day vacation is only $2,499 for members. The member rate is open to anyone who works for a Chamber member business. Make sure to take advantage of the early-bird registration rate for members which ends May 29.

For more information about the trip package, itinerary, and rates please view the Chamber’s website or contact Operations Manager Olivia McKay at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400.

How can small businesses and entrepreneurs protect themselves from cyber threats both known and unknown? What are some simple easy steps to safeguard from cyber threats? This Brunch & Business will provide small businesses and startups with easy ways to protect themselves from cyber threats. In this session, attendees will learn how to be cyber compliant to secure federal contracts, simple ways to identify cyber gaps and minimize vulnerabilities, and develop internal controls to protect your business from the future cyber-attack. This is a free event that is open to the public. This event is sponsored by Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, Arlington Chamber of Commerce and BizLaunch.

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.

By Alex Cooley, Northern Virginia Community College

The "Northern Virginia IT Workforce Succession Planning Best Practices" report offers analysis and insight from in-depth interviews with C-suite executives who have knowledge of their company’s human resources practices. The qualitative data collected during these interviews provides the basis for the report, and builds upon the Greater Washington Technology Workforce Needs Assessment reports. The report found for key findings on best practices for IT workforce succession planning.