Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 5/6/2026 9:00 AM - 5/6/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:53:06 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will meet on May 6.

For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Music By The Metro - Clarendon Concert Series 5/7/2026 6:00 PM - 5/28/2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:48:19 GMT

Music by the Metro

Join us Thursdays in May

Music by the Metro is back for 2026 with four FREE outdoor concerts in Clarendon Metro Park, presented by Clarendon Alliance. Join us on Thursdays in May at 6pm for live music, good vibes, and community connection—just steps from the Clarendon Metro.

Bring a blanket or a chair, grab dinner or a drink from a nearby Clarendon business, and enjoy an evening of live performances under the spring sky. Check out this year's line-up below!

Thurdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28 @ 6PM

Location: Clarendon Metro Park

Cost: Free and open to the public

May 7 - Crash Funk Brass

May 14 - Sub Cubano Subterrano

May 21 - The Fuss

May 28 - The Sidleys

Chamber 101 5/7/2026 3:45 PM - 5/7/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:35:50 GMT

A free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, Chamber 101 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 at Chamber 101!

Agenda

3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Open Networking

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Program

Transportation

Metered street parking is available on 14th Street and the surrounding area, as well as at the Courthouse Plaza parking lot (2098 15th Street, North.). The Chamber is also accessible via Court House Metro (Orange/Silver lines).

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, May 7. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Prospective members are allowed to attend up to three (3) Chamber Networking (Breakfast Connection, Business After Business, Small Business Roundtable, Women in Business Networking) events as a guest.

Companies that have previously attended more than three Chamber events and previous members who have dropped their Chamber memberships are not eligible to attend as a guest. The Chamber reserves the right to deny admittance to the event if a nonmember has already attended three events. Please contact Mike Rosenow, Vice President of Membership, at membership@arlingtonchamber.org to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber.

Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

PROJECT BLACKBIRD 2026 Mental Health Gala Nationals Park Baseball Stadium 5/8/2026 5:30 PM - 5/8/2026 10:00 PM

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:13:40 GMT

Young Professionals Happy Hour 5/14/2026 5:00 PM - 5/14/2026 6:30 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:14:24 GMT

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Happy Hour

This Young Professionals Happy Hour is hosted by the Arlington Philharmonic.

This series for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce supports young professionals that work or live in Arlington. The program will engage the next generation of leaders and provide them all with opportunities to develop the skills to be successful leaders in the community. Connecting young professionals with the broader business community aims to deepen their ties, helping our community with workforce development and retention.

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

Sponsorship

If you are interested in supporting this event, please contact engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Tuesday, May 14. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.

Companies that have previously attended more than three Chamber events and previous members who have dropped their Chamber memberships are not eligible to attend as a guest. The Chamber reserves the right to deny admittance to the event if a nonmember has already attended three events. Please contact Mike Rosenow at membership@arlingtonchamber.org to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber.

Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!

40th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards 5/19/2026 5:30 PM - 5/19/2026 8:30 PM

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:23:53 GMT

Join the Chamber as we recognize outstanding community businesses at the prestigious 40th Annual 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 who offer a unique approach to the delivery of their goods or services, and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community. For a list of Best Business Award Past Winners, please click here.

Agenda

5:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception

6:30 p.m.: Dinner and Awards

Sponsorship

We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please contact engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Registration

Registration closes Friday, May 8th. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Parking

Complimentary parking is available in the Club lot.

Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Hall of Fame Sponsor

Large Business of the Year Sponsor

Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh P.C.

Nonprofit of the Year Award

First Citizens Bank

Service Business of the Year Award Sponsor

BizLaunch - Arlington Economic Development

Benefactor Sponsors

M&T Bank | Rosslyn Business Improvement District | United Bank

Patron Sponsors

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 5/20/2026 9:00 AM - 5/20/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:53:40 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will meet on May 20. We will welcome Moore Hallmark, Vice President and Managing Director for Regional Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Moore will discuss his responsibility in managing the Chamber's Southeastern Region, which includes Virginia, and in managing political and grassroots resources to achieve the U.S. Chamber's policy goals. He will also take questions.

For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Small Business Roundtable: Leading Through Fire: Maintaining Focus and Wellbeing Through Extraordinary Challenges 5/20/2026 12:00 Noon - 5/20/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:04:38 GMT

The Chamber's free monthly Small Business Roundtable is an important educational and networking opportunity for small businesses. This 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.

This Month's Topic: Leading Through Fire: Maintaining Focus and Wellbeing Through Extraordinary Challenges

Description

In today's uncertain business climate, small business leaders face extraordinary challenges while managing teams, resources, and their own wellbeing. This interactive session, presented by Karen Marginot, Founder of Mindful Transformations, provides practical strategies for sustainable leadership: how to lead yourself and your team through multiple changes and crises without burning out. Learn evidence-based resilience practices, how to communicate difficult truths while maintaining morale, and a simple framework for understanding what sustains and motivates your team. Walk away with actionable tools you can use immediately, whether you manage two people or twenty.

Agenda

11:55 a.m.: Room Opens
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Presentation

Interested in Presenting?

If you are interested in becoming a speaker for one of our Small Business Roundtables, please review the program guidelines and submit a proposed topic with a one paragraph summary description to eventsassoc@arlingtonchamber.org.

Registration

For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Grand Sponsor

Fusion Academy Alexandria: Connections & Conversation: Discovery Behavioral Health 5/21/2026 9:00 AM - 5/21/2026 10:30 AM

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:02:37 GMT

Choosing a mental health disorder treatment facility for yourself, a loved one or your own patient can be very difficult. It can feel like there are a lot of hoops to go through, and when you finally pinpoint the right place, you want to know that you made the right choice and know exactly what to expect. At Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program (DMA), we have a lot to offer our patients.

Discovery Behavioral Health offers residential, outpatient and virtual treatment for adolescents for both mental health and ED. Join Fusion Academy Alexandria and Anne Jones, Clinical Outreach Specialist, ash she speaks about mental health and eating disorder treatment for adolescents in the northern VA area.

RSVP here!

Community Volunteer Reading Night 5/21/2026 5:00 PM - 5/21/2026 6:00 PM

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:17:32 GMT

Join Aspire and read 1:1 with our students, help with homework, and see our beautiful program space.

Please note that the sign-up will close a week before the event to ensure our team is prepared for your arrival and can match you with a student. If the sign-up is closed or you have any questions, please email volunteer@aspireafterschool.org.

Small Business Profit Roundtable (Live In-Person Event) 5/28/2026 9:30 AM - 5/28/2026 11:30 AM

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:25:52 GMT

Here Is An Exclusive Invitation For Local Area Business Owners To Attend A Complimentary In-Person Small Business Profit Roundtable Live Event At The Arlington, VA Chamber of Commerce (Executive Board Room), on Thursday Morning, May 28, 2026 Presented By McComber Business Solutions, LLC.

Come Discover the Untold Secrets to Generating More Top Quality - Highly Targeted Leads, Closing More Sales, and Maximizing Profits in Your Business Hosted by Arlington, VA Chamber of Commerce Member, Alfred McComber, Senior Executive Partner at McComber Business Solutions, LLC. As An Attendee, You Will Receive A Complimentary 51-Page Workbook Full Of Proven Strategies And Information To Quickly Increase Your Bottom Line PROFITS, Not Just Your Revenue, RIGHT NOW!

You Will Also Get Direct Access To A Special Business Consultation Gift Valued At $3,000.00 When You Attend The Event In Person. There Is Absolutely Nothing To Buy During This Live Event However, The Information Shared During This Event Could Have A Dramatic Impact On Your Company's Bottom Line NET Profits!

Registration For This F.R.E.E. Live, In-Person Event Is Required. Click HERE For All The Exciting Details & To Register Now!

We Look Forward To Seeing You At The Event!

Business After Business 5/28/2026 4:30 PM - 5/28/2026 6:30 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:56:32 GMT

Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members.

Hosting

Are you a member interested in hosting a Business After Business? Please contact events@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for more information.

Registration

Registration closes on Thursday, May 28 at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Companies that have previously attended more than three Chamber events and previous members who have dropped their Chamber memberships are not eligible to attend as a guest. The Chamber reserves the right to deny admittance to the event if a nonmember has already attended three events. Please contact Mike Rosenow at membership@arlingtonchamber.org to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber.

Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.