Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 11/11/2026 7:00 PM - 11/11/2026 8:00 PM

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:21 GMT

We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we’re here to make it simple. Please join us for a free, informative Medicare 101 seminar, held VIRTUALLY designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.

At this seminar, you’ll learn:

The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D

What coverage options are available to you

How to avoid common enrollment mistakes

Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits

Bring your questions—we’ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.

Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent

The Washington Insurance Consulting Group

703-879-2423

Randy@thewicg.com

Young Professionals Happy Hour 11/12/2026 5:00 PM - 11/12/2026 6:30 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:19:11 GMT

This series for the supports young professionals that work or live in Arlington. The program engages the next generation of leaders and provides them 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 Thursday, November 12. 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 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

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!

MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 10 AM 11/14/2026 10:00 AM - 11/14/2026 11:00 AM

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:23 GMT

At this seminar, you’ll learn:

The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D

What coverage options are available to you

How to avoid common enrollment mistakes

Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits

Bring your questions—we’ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.

Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent

The Washington Insurance Consulting Group

703-879-2423

Randy@thewicg.com

The Pike - Lunch Club at MoMo GoGo 11/18/2026 12:00 Noon - 11/18/2026 1:30 PM

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:05 GMT

Your lunch break just got a little more social! Join Columbia Pike Partnership at MoMo GoGo for November’s Pike Lunch Club, bringing neighbors together around the table to enjoy local food and connect with the community.

Lunch Club is an easy way to explore the Pike’s dining scene, meet new people, and catch up with friends while supporting a neighborhood restaurant. Come on your own or bring a coworker or neighbor, we’re always happy to welcome a new face!

Take a break from your usual routine and spend your lunchtime with us.

Learn More and Register Here: https://www.columbia-pike.org/lunch-club/

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 11/18/2026 9:00 AM - 11/18/2026 10:00 AM

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:59:34 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will hold a two part meeting. First, we will host a virtual work session to review the Chamber's Responses to the Arlington County 2027 Legislative Agenda. This segment of the meeting will be restricted only to private-sector Chamber members. Afterwards, Government Affairs Manager John Musso will then give a presentation on the results of the general election in Virginia and give a short look ahead to local and commonwealth elections in 2027.

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 - Virginia Employment Law Update: Key Changes and Practical Steps for Employers 11/18/2026 12:00 Noon - 11/18/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:07:35 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: Virginia Employment Law Update: Key Changes and Practical Steps for Employers

Description

Small business owners have a lot to keep up with, especially when employment laws are changing. Join R. Doug Taylor of Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C. for a practical overview of recent developments affecting Virginias employers. Doug will discuss what businesses need to know about pay transparency, workplace heat illness prevention, noncompete restrictions, and Virginia's Clean Slate Law, with a focus on the steps employers can take now to update their policies and reduce risk.

Attendees will learn about:

-Virginia's new pay transparency requirements and their impact on job postings and hiring

-Developing workplace heat illness prevention rules

-Recent changes to Virginia's noncompete restrictions

-How the Clean Slate Law affects applications, interviews, and background checks

-Practical steps for reviewing employment policies, agreements, and hiring procedures

Agenda

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

Location:
We are located at 2009 14th Street North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201. Our office is three blocks from the Courthouse Metro Station, which is accessible via the Orange and Silver lines.

Parking:
Street parking is available on 14th Street. Additionally, there is a metered parking lot at Courthouse Plaza, just two blocks away.

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.

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 Sponsor!

Grand Sponsor

Community Volunteer Reading Night 11/18/2026 5:00 PM - 11/18/2026 6:00 PM

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:04:20 GMT

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

Please note that space is limited and the sign-up form 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 form is closed or you have any questions, please email volunteer@aspireafterschool.org.

MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 11/18/2026 7:00 PM - 11/18/2026 8:00 PM

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:26 GMT

At this seminar, you’ll learn:

The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D

What coverage options are available to you

How to avoid common enrollment mistakes

Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits

Bring your questions—we’ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.

Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent

The Washington Insurance Consulting Group

703-879-2423

Randy@thewicg.com

Business After Business 11/19/2026 4:30 PM - 11/19/2026 6:30 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:01:17 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, November 19 at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Transportation

The parking garage at 900 N Glebe Rd (LAZ Parking – Virginia Tech Research Center) is connected to Ballston Local. The parking garage entrance is in the back of the building. The daily maximum rate is $12.

Ballston Local is also located near the Ballston Metro station on the Orange and Silver lines.

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

MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 10 AM 11/21/2026 10:00 AM - 11/21/2026 11:00 AM

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:25 GMT

At this seminar, you’ll learn:

The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D

What coverage options are available to you

How to avoid common enrollment mistakes

Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits

Bring your questions—we’ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.

Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent

The Washington Insurance Consulting Group

703-879-2423

Randy@thewicg.com

Community Volunteer Reading Night 12/1/2026 5:00 PM - 12/1/2026 6:00 PM

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:04:27 GMT

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

Please note that space is limited. If the sign-up form is closed or you have any questions, please email volunteer@aspireafterschool.org.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 12/2/2026 9:00 AM - 12/2/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:47:25 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will meet on December 2.

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

Women in Business Networking 12/2/2026 5:00 PM - 12/2/2026 6:30 PM

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:48:34 GMT

Women in Business Networking Series

While Women in Business is centered on uplifitng women in the workplace, all entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals are welcome to attend. Don't miss this opportunity to grow your network and be part of a community committed to connection and empowerment.

Hosting

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

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Registration

Registration closes Wednesday, December 2 at noon. 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 Sponsors!

Grand Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

Patron Sponsors

Barre3 Arlington | MainStreet Bank | Matthews, Carter & Boyce | Tech Painting Co. | Washington Area Community Investment Fund - Office for Women's Initiatives

MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 12/2/2026 7:00 PM - 12/2/2026 8:00 PM

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:28 GMT

At this seminar, you’ll learn:

The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D

What coverage options are available to you

How to avoid common enrollment mistakes

Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits

Bring your questions—we’ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.

Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent

The Washington Insurance Consulting Group

703-879-2423

Randy@thewicg.com

Chamber 101 12/3/2026 3:45 PM - 12/3/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:38:58 GMT

A free 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, December 3. 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, 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

AI at Work: A Hands-On Workshop for Arlington Businesses 12/4/2026 8:00 AM - 12/4/2026 11:30 AM

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:43:28 GMT

Ready to put AI to work for your business? Skip the generic webinars and learn from Arlington businesses that are already using AI, then put it to work on your own business in real time.
Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or part of a large organization, this hands-on, non-technical workshop will help you and your team spend less time on routine tasks and more time on the work that matters. You'll hear how Arlington leaders, from small businesses to major employers, are using AI, find out whether AI assistants are recommending your business to customers, and then roll up your sleeves on your own real tasks, from marketing copy and customer emails to proposals and job descriptions.
No technical experience is needed. Just bring your questions, and a task you'd like to tackle!

Agenda

8:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.- Welcome and Expert Insights
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Coffee Break
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Breakout Sessions
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Networking

Registration

Registration closes on Thursday, December 3 at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Interested in Sponsorship?
Registering as a sponsor is an excellent way to support this event while also promoting your business or organization. Please review our sponsorship document for more information.

For questions, please contact Will Mulligan, Member Engagement Director at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org or call (703) 525-2400.

The Pike Holiday Market 12/6/2026 9:00 AM - 12/6/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:59 GMT

Holiday shopping, hot cocoa, and live music, all on the Pike!

Join the Columbia Pike Partnership for our Holiday Market on Sunday, December 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Pike Park.

Shop holiday vendors for gifts with a little local love while enjoying live music throughout the morning. Warm up with hot cocoa, snap a picture with Santa, and soak up the holiday spirit with your Pike neighbors!

Bring the kids, round up your friends, and make a morning of it. Whether you’re checking off your gift list or just coming for the music, cocoa, and cheer, we’d love to celebrate with you!

Momentum 2027 – Arlington Chamber Annual Meeting & Look Ahead 12/11/2026 11:30 AM - 12/11/2026 2:00 PM

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:10:22 GMT

A key event for the Arlington business community, Momentum 2027 will celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments of 2026, while looking ahead to what's to come in 2027. The event will also include the presentation of the prestigious Chair's Award, President's Award, and Committee of the Year Award. Momentum 2027 is a can't-miss event for Arlington business and community leaders. Join us for this exciting celebration of Arlington businesses!

Transportation

Complimentary parking will be provided in the hotel garage.

Registration

Registration closes on Friday, December 4. For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, DJ Batchelor, 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.

Sponsorship

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

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Grand Sponsor

Community Champion Sponsor

Award Sponsors

President's Award | Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, P.C.

Chair's Award | George Mason University - Costello College of Business

Premier Sponsor

United Bank | Washington Gas

Benefactor Sponsors

Clark Construction Group,LLC | CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union | National Capital Bank

Patron Sponsors

Community Gift Wrapping 12/16/2026 11:00 AM - 12/16/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:04:31 GMT

Help wrap presents for Aspire students to make their holidays special!

Please note that space is limited. If the sign-up form is closed or you have questions, email volunteer@aspireafterschool.org.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 12/16/2026 9:00 AM - 12/16/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:47:48 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will meet on December 16.

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

The Pike - Lunch Club at Dama 12/16/2026 12:00 Noon - 12/16/2026 1:30 PM

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:07:16 GMT

One last lunch together before we say goodbye to 2026!

Our final Columbia Pike Lunch Club of the year is taking us to Dama for delicious Ethiopian food, friendly faces, and a festive afternoon around the table.

We’ll be joined by local poets sharing holiday poetry with the group—a little seasonal inspiration to enjoy alongside a great meal!

The Pike’s food scene brings flavors from around the world right to our neighborhood—and Lunch Club is your invitation to dig in. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet someone new, and celebrate another year of community.

Bring a friend or come on your own—there’s a seat for you, too!

Let’s close out the year with full plates, holiday spirit, and good company. We’d love to see you there!

Business After Business 12/17/2026 4:30 PM - 12/17/2026 6:30 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:01:34 GMT

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, December 17 at noon. 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.