Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

2025 Board of Directors Chamber 101 Registration 2/6/2025 - 12/4/2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:29:11 GMT

All events are 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9/3/2025 9:00 AM - 9/3/2025 10:00 AM

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:36:55 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome Richard Tucker, the Housing Arlington Coordinator for the Arlington County Housing Division. Richard will provide updates on Arlington County’s ongoing housing programs and new housing policy updates and will take questions from members.

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

Chamber 101 9/4/2025 3:45 PM - 9/4/2025 5:00 PM

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:25:28 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, September 4. 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

(Virtual) Wellness Wednesday: Shifting Seasons, Shaping Selves (ft. Qigong) 9/10/2025 12:00 Noon - 9/10/2025 1:00 PM

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:16:04 GMT

Join us for this FREE virtual Wellness Wednesday webinar to jump start your wellness practice and reset during your lunch break!

As the seasons shift, so do we. This session invites you to explore the transitions in your life—whether you’re starting something new or letting go of something familiar. Through gentle practices like Qigong, mindfulness and guided reflection, we’ll explore the rhythms of change, the habits we want to build, and the emotions that arise during times of transition. This is a space to honor both the endings and the beginnings.

Happy Hour 9/10/2025 6:30 PM - 9/10/2025 8:00 PM

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:58:09 GMT

September 10 - Happy Hour: Learn how to help neighbors create healthier and more livable homes. Join EcoAction Arlington at The Departmental Progressive Club in Alexandria from 6:30-8:00pm to celebrate the culmination of another successful Energy Masters season and learn about the evolution into EcoAmbassadors! EcoAmbassadors is a new climate and energy-centered volunteer training program launching this fall. Come celebrate with us and learn more about how you can get involved. There will be a cash bar and light refreshments.Contact Bill Campbell, Program Coordinator, with any questions at bill@ecoactionarlington.org. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/rx5zjpzd. For information on the EcoAmbassadors Training program that will begin on October 8 visit our website https://www.ecoactionarlington.org/get-involved/ecoambassadors/. We are actively seeking applicants ages 16 and up.

Columbia Pike Happy Hour 9/11/2025 5:30 PM - 9/11/2025 7:30 PM

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:58:14 GMT

Join us for Columbia Pike Happy Hour—Thursday, September 11 at Meda Coffee & Kitchen!

Columbia Pike Happy Hour is your monthly chance to unwind, meet new people, and connect with the community—all while enjoying great food and drinks! Each month, we bring the fun to a different local bar or restaurant, adding a unique theme to spark conversation and celebrate the diversity that makes Columbia Pike special.

In September, we’re heading to Meda Coffee & Kitchen (5037 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204). Expect good vibes, friendly faces, and maybe a surprise or two.

Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and let’s make it a night to remember! ????

Breakfast Connection with the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce 9/11/2025 8:00 AM - 9/11/2025 9:30 AM

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:22:12 GMT

Promote your business before the workday even begins. The format of the Breakfast Connection gives attendees a chance to bring their business to the table, literally. This event focuses on roundtable power networking and provides attendees the chance to exchange business cards, develop new prospects and share a 60 second pitch with each table. Bring plenty of business cards- you'll need them!

Sponsorship

We have multiple Patron sponsorships available for this event. Please review our sponsorship document or contact Will Mulligan, Membership Engagement Director, at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Agenda

8:00 a.m.: Registration & Open Networking

8:30 a.m.: Program & Speed Networking

Transportation

Limited free parking is available in the parking lot directly across the street from the Pub. Metered street parking is available throughout the neighborhood on 22nd and 23rd Streets, as well as in the parking lot directly behind the Pub on S. Eads and 22nd St.. The venue is also accessible via Crystal City Metro Station (Blue & Yellow lines).

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, September 10th. 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 Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Patron Sponsors

Northwest Federal Credit Union | Tech Painting Co.

Columbia Pike Happy Hour 9/11/2025 5:30 PM

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:32:45 GMT

Fall Trunk Show at NOVA Optique 9/13/2025 1:00 PM - 9/13/2025 3:00 PM

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:21:15 GMT

Aura spa Soiree 9/17/2025 6:00 PM - 9/17/2025 8:00 PM

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:09:55 GMT

You're Invited to an Exclusive Beauty & Wellness Evening! Join us Wednesday, September 17th at 6PM at our Ballston location for a night of pure indulgence!

Sip champagne while enjoying light bites and complimentary wellness services designed just for you:

Professional skin analysis to unlock your skin's secrets
Assisted stretching sessions
Relaxing reflexology treatments
Rejuvenating hand treatments & chair massages

Special Event Perks:

Exclusive booking offers available only tonight
Enter our exciting raffles & giveaways
FREE gift bags for the first 30 guests

Space is limited – don't miss this perfect opportunity to unwind, discover new treatments, and treat yourself to an evening of luxury!

Come unwind with us! RSVP today: https://auraspa.net/ballston-soiree/

Aura spa Soiree 9/17/2025 6:00 PM - 9/17/2025 8:00 PM

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:30:17 GMT

You're Invited to an Exclusive Beauty & Wellness Evening! Join us Wednesday, September 17th at 6PM at our Ballston location for a night of pure indulgence!

Sip champagne while enjoying light bites and complimentary wellness services designed just for you:

Professional skin analysis to unlock your skin's secrets
Assisted stretching sessions
Relaxing reflexology treatments
Rejuvenating hand treatments & chair massages

Special Event Perks:

Exclusive booking offers available only tonight
Enter our exciting raffles & giveaways
FREE gift bags for the first 30 guests

Space is limited – don't miss this perfect opportunity to unwind, discover new treatments, and treat yourself to an evening of luxury!

Come unwind with us! RSVP today: https://auraspa.net/ballston-soiree/

Campus Private Wealth Speaker Series 9/17/2025 6:00 PM - 9/17/2025 8:00 PM

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:08:58 GMT

We are pleased to welcome a nationally syndicated columnist, Veronique de Rugy, who will be discussing global trade, Fed independence, tariffs and more. Dr. Rugy is the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, taxation, tax competition, and cronyism. Campus is honored she will be joining us and look forward to a topical conversation.

Campus Private Wealth Speaker Series 9/17/2025 6:00 PM - 9/17/2025 8:00 PM

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:13:04 GMT

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9/17/2025 9:00 AM - 9/17/2025 10:00 AM

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:41:58 GMT

On September 17, the Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee will discuss important updates to the Columbia Pike corridor. Sarah Crawford, Deputy Director of the Arlington County Transportation Division. Sarah and her team will present status updates of the ongoing Columbia Pike improvement projects, as well as the beginning of the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan process.

Following this presentation, the committee will hear from Andrew Schneider, Executive Director for the Columbia Pike Partnership. Andrew will provide additional updates and remarks on the economic status of the Columbia Pike corridor.

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

Business After Business 9/18/2025 4:30 PM - 9/18/2025 6:30 PM

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:21:47 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 and members have a chance to win our cash jackpot.

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, September 18 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.

EcoAction Arlington Annual Trash Tally 9/20/2025 10:00 AM - 9/20/2025 12:00 Noon

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:55:29 GMT

Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10am-12pm for our Annual Trash Tally, in partnership with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup and Clean Virginia Waterways! Families, Individuals, and Groups are welcome to attend! Participants will break out into small groups to tally the trash that is collected using the CleanSwell app. It is HIGHLY recommended that you download the app and create your account before attending the cleanup.

The data collected through the app is sent to the Ocean Conservancy and Clean Virginia Waterways so accuracy is extremely important!

Registration is required due to limited supplies and details of this tally event. Register online at https://www.ecoactionarlington.org/event/ecoaction-arlington-annual-trash-tally-2025/

*Please note that the location and trash tally instructions will be sent upon registration confirmation. Please email Kara Simon at volunteer@ecoactionarlington.org if you have any questions before registering.

EcoAction Arlington Annual Trash Tally 9/20/2025 10:00 AM - 9/20/2025 12:00 Noon

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:56:54 GMT

The data collected through the app is sent to the Ocean Conservancy and Clean Virginia Waterways so accuracy is extremely important!

Registration is required due to limited supplies and details of this tally event. Register online at https://www.ecoactionarlington.org/event/ecoaction-arlington-annual-trash-tally-2025/

Sound Bath in the Tiffany Gallery 9/20/2025 2:00 PM - 9/20/2025 3:00 PM

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:55:10 GMT

Join us for this lovely and relaxing event: a sound bath in the wondrous Tiffany Gallery. This gallery hosts a wall of original Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows that glow brilliantly in the afternoon light.

No prior experience required. Dress comfortably (and for warmth). Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and a journal for the option to reflect creatively at the end.

Experienced facilitators will use a variety of sound instruments, including chimes, crystal quartz, and tibetan sound bowls, to bathe you in beautiful sounds as you lay or sit comfortably through the event.

Registration required.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-bath-in-the-tiffany-gallery-tickets-1152761904889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Columbia Pike Lunch Club 9/24/2025 12:00 Noon - 9/24/2025 1:00 PM

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:58:17 GMT

On the Pike, you’ll find the most eclectic food scene in Arlington, home to dozens of international, locally owned restaurants. Columbia Pike’s Monthly Lunch Club will introduce you to these beloved eateries!

Join us on the last Wednesday of the month to find your new favorite go-to spot! Don’t miss this opportunity to build relationships, spark ideas, and enjoy a fantastic meal.

City Kabob
https://citykabobarlington.com/menu/

Small Business Roundtable: Difference between SEO, AI, and AEO 9/24/2025 12:00 Noon - 9/24/2025 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:36:36 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: Difference between SEO, AI, and AEO

Description

Search Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Getting Smarter: How AI Is Reshaping Digital Visibility for Small Businesses"

Search is changing faster than you can say “algorithm update.” With the rise of AI-generated overviews, ChatGPT-style answers, and the slow disappearance of clicks, your digital strategy needs more than just keywords and a pretty homepage. Today’s search engines—and the large language models behind them—are scanning everything about your business: your blog, your reviews, your Instagram feed, even your tone of voice.

So what does that mean for small businesses trying to stay visible online?

Join Evelyn Powers of Design Powers for a powerful presentation that will equip you with the strategies and insights you need to stay visible, relevant, and competitive in the age of AI-powered search.

In this session, you’ll discover:

1. What AI overviews mean for your SEO strategy—and why rising impressions don’t always lead to clicks

2. Why brand consistency is your new SEO superpower across Google, social media, and third-party platforms

3. How to optimize your content for both humans and language models using modern keyword strategies

4. Time-saving ways to repurpose content across channels to boost reach without burning out

Perfect for small business owners, marketers, and anyone who wants to understand where search is headed—and how to get ahead of it.

Speaker

Evelyn Powers, Design Powers

Agenda

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

Zoom Details

Attendees will receive a Zoom meeting link in their registration confirmation email.

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!

Premier Sponsor

Supporting Strategies - Northern Virginia

In-Person, LIVE Small Business Profit Roundtable Event 9/25/2025 9:30 AM - 9/25/2025 11:30 AM

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:43:24 GMT

Here Is Your Exclusive Invitation As A Local Area Business Owner, 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, September 25, 2025 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!

You Will Also Get Direct Access To A Special Business Consultation Gift Valued At $3,000.00 When You Attend The Event. 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!

Athlete Men’s Mental Health Forum 9/25/2025 5:30 PM - 9/25/2025 7:30 PM

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:58:43 GMT

On Thursday, September 25th (5:30–7:30 pm) at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library, we’re hosting Locker Room Reimagined: Men’s Mental Health and Wellness Forum—a free, community-centered event designed to spark real conversations and connect men with lasting resources.

The FREE event and evening will feature:

Panel Discussion with DC Professional Athletes, Fox5 reporter & Industry Experts on mental health, performance pressure, and healing
Resource Fair spotlighting organizations committed to men’s wellness
Free Therapy Access (a year of services offered to all attendees through Project Blackbird)
Community Connection with a catered dinner, giveaways, and space for dialogue

Athlete Men’s Mental Health Forum 9/25/2025 5:30 PM - 9/25/2025 7:30 PM

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:20 GMT

The FREE event and evening will feature:

Panel Discussion with DC Professional Athletes, Fox5 reporter & Industry Experts on mental health, performance pressure, and healing
Resource Fair spotlighting organizations committed to men’s wellness
Free Therapy Access (a year of services offered to all attendees through Project Blackbird)
Community Connection with a catered dinner, giveaways, and space for dialogue

Clarendon Day 9/27/2025 11:00 AM - 9/27/2025 6:00 PM

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:54:17 GMT

Clarendon Day is Arlington’s largest and most beloved street festival, returning on Saturday, September 27, 2025! This full-day celebration takes over the heart of Clarendon with live music on multiple stages, a vibrant beer and wine garden, delicious offerings from local restaurants and food trucks, a dedicated KidsZone with family-friendly activities, and dozens of vendors featuring Arlington’s best artists, makers, and small businesses. Thousands of residents and visitors gather each year to enjoy great food, entertainment, shopping, and community spirit—all in one of Arlington’s most walkable neighborhoods. Don’t miss this showcase of local flavor, creativity, and fun for all ages!

Clarendon Day 9/27/2025 11:00 AM - 9/27/2025 6:00 PM

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:54:10 GMT

Sound Bath in the Tiffany Gallery 9/27/2025 2:00 PM - 9/27/2025 3:00 PM

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:59:52 GMT

No prior experience required. Dress comfortably (and for warmth). Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and a journal for the option to reflect creatively at the end.

Registration required.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-bath-in-the-tiffany-gallery-tickets-1152761904889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ribbon Cutting and Community STEM Night 9/30/2025 5:00 PM - 9/30/2025 6:30 PM

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:46:12 GMT

Join Aspire to officially open our Makerspace, hear more about the programming that this space will make possible, and then work with our students on a hands-on STEM project in this new space.

Please register at https://www.aspireafterschool.org/event/ribbon-cutting-and-community-stem-night/.