Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Virtual Scavenger Hunt 9/10/2020 8:00 AM - 1/2/2021

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:53:40 GMT

We are excited to announce that JBLF will be hosting a virtual scavenger hunt starting this September through the new year. We will release new clues every Saturday morning and each hunt will run through Monday evening - perfect for the asynchronous learning day. Register for 1 month at $25 or all 4 at $85, with discounts for 2 and 3 months too.

Arlington Chamber Tuesday Morning LeadShare Group 11/3/2020 8:45 AM - 11/3/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:24:07 GMT

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

*This event is strictly for members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce's LeadShare Networking Group. For more information on the LeadShare Networking Group, please contact Senior Director of Membership, Mike Rosenow, at membership@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Arlington Chamber Wednesday Lunchtime LeadShare Group 11/4/2020 11:45 AM - 11/4/2020 1:00 PM

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:41:02 GMT

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 11/4/2020 9:00 AM - 11/4/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:10:55 GMT

Agenda

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed Arlington’s fiscal outlook for 2021. As we look ahead to the new year, the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome Richard Stephenson, Arlington County’s Budget Director, and Emily Hughes, Assistant Budget Director, at its meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Our speakers will give us an update on the fiscal year to date, and the outlook for the rest of FY 2021 and its likely impact on Arlington County’s revenues and expenditures.

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

*This event is strictly for members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Who Are You?: A Guide to Building Your Personal Brand 11/4/2020 2:00 PM - 11/4/2020

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:43:14 GMT

Experimenting with your personal brand? Thinking about reinventing yourself? Looking to get to the next level? In this workshop you'll get your brand into tip top shape so that you become confident wherever you go, stand out during interviews, make networking easy, and set yourself up to become influential in your field. Personal Branding is how you package yourself and communicate your unique skills and the value you bring to an organization.

SMART Start 11/5/2020 4:00 PM - 11/5/2020 5:15 PM

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:26:22 GMT

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 at SMART Start!

Virtual Meeting Instructions

To get the link for this meeting, please register or contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Chamber offers a number of sponsorship opportunities, starting at $750. More information can be found in our sponsorship document. Contact Membership Engagement Manager, Andrea Aiello, at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for questions or to secure your sponsorship.

Questions
For registration questions, contact chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Sustainability Committee 11/6/2020 9:00 AM - 11/6/2020 10:00 AM

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:49:25 GMT

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

*This event is strictly for members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Free Webinar: Holiday $urvival Guide 11/10/2020 12:00 PM - 11/10/2020 1:00 PM

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:37:42 GMT

How to save during the holidays without looking like the Grinch. In this free webinar learn how to: • Find the perfect gifts at the perfect price • Avoid common -- and costly – holiday scams • Save money on holiday expenses that aren’t just about buying gifts • Use credit cards to save money instead of spending it

o Career Development Unplugged: The Power of Influence: Leading with Emotional Intelligence 11/10/2020 1:00 PM - 11/10/2020

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:43:24 GMT

Learn how to better navigate your organization, strengthen relationships, and create buy-in for your ideas using the power of influence and emotional intelligence. Individuals who display strong E.I. are better able to understand others and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Masters of E.I. possess solid interpersonal skills, are adaptable in fluid situations, and maintain balance in stressful circumstances. If you are being introduced to Emotional Intelligence as a new concept, or you are looking to explore E.I. competencies in a deeper way, this Lunch & Learn is for you. During our session we will: Define and examine the significance of E.I., Discuss strategies you can implement into your personal and professional life, Explore the E.I. Competency Model, and Learn how to influence with E.I.

Does Your LinkedIn Profile Need a Makeover? 11/11/2020 2:00 PM - 11/11/2020

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:43:36 GMT

Growing one’s network requires time, effort, patience, and commitment. In this workshop you will learn how to make a greater impact with your LinkedIn profile! Whether you are an avid user or just getting started, there is always something to learn to give you an edge in your new career or in expanding your network. In this workshop you will learn how to: Define your personal brand and its importance, Develop a strategic plan on how to be purposefully active on LinkedIn, and Learn to implement the five strategies to effectively build your online brand with LinkedIn®.

Residential Real Estate Focused Breakfast Connection 11/12/2020 7:45 AM - 11/12/2020 9:00 AM

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:45:55 GMT

No matter how your business relates to residential real estate, we want to help you make the most valuable connections possible and promote your business to all the right people! That’s why we’re excited to present the Residential Real Estate-Focused Breakfast Connection, which will focus on empowering businesses connected to the residential real estate space by providing access to a wide range of important players in all associated fields. Whether you work in real estate, banking, mortgage lending, construction, or other related area – or if you’re hoping to target any of these groups – this is the perfect event for you.

Join us for the socially distanced version of the Chamber's Breakfast Connection! Held virtually over Zoom, this event focuses on power networking through virtual breakout rooms and will provide attendees the chance to share a 60-second pitch with their fellow participants. This Residential Real Estate Focused Breakfast Connection Gone Virtual will give you the opportunity to network from the comfort of your computer. Grab a cup of coffee and get connected.

Agenda

7:45 a.m. Zoom Opens

7:50-8:00 a.m. Brief Program

8:00-9:00 a.m. Virtual Speed Networking

Registration

Please register before noon the day before the event. Registration questions? Contact Olivia McKay at (703) 525-2400 or chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Prospective members may register to attend up to three (3) Chamber Networking (Breakfast Connection, Business After Business, Small Business Roundtable) events in a calendar year as a guest before joining the Chamber. 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 with any questions or to join the Chamber.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Chamber offers a number of sponsorship opportunities, starting at $250. More information can be found in our sponsorship document. Contact Membership Engagement Manager, Andrea Aiello, at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for questions or to secure your sponsorship.

Virtual Meeting
This meeting will be held virtually. All registrants will receive a link to the virtual meeting beforehand. For questions, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Northwest Federal Credit Union

Industry Sponsors

Caffi Services

GEICO NOVA Local Office

Kenya Z. Knight - State Farm Agent

Registrations are non-refundable. For questions, email the Chamber at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Female Founders Roundtable 11/12/2020 12:45 PM - 11/12/2020 2:30 PM

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:53:15 GMT

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce as we welcome Paty Funegra, Founder & CEO, of La Cocina VA. Paty's presentation, titled "Wonder Woman Is Not Coming", will inspire and motivate you. Find out how she started in a church basement and built a successful organization that now occupies a large new facility and continues the mission of giving back to the community. Attendees will be registered to win a $50 restaurant gift card to local women-owned restaurant compliments of Arlington Community Federal Credit Union. Winner will be chosen at end of event. Must be present to win

Paty is an immigrant woman who turned into a Global Social Impact Executive when she moved to the United States. Paty will tell her transformational story, the most meaningful influences in her life, and the new challenges and big dreams she holds in her mind today and how she is planning on making them a reality.

This series of events focuses on women business owners and will be an open forum to discuss the challenges and successes of women who understand what it takes to own and run a business. The format will include roundtable power networking and guest speakers, and will give you tools that can help you grow and manage your business.

To be eligible you must be a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses. This includes any profession in which you are 100% personally responsible for any failure or success, and you have to run the business itself and acquire your own customers.

Virtual Meeting Instructions

To get the link for this meeting, please register or contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Chamber offers a number of sponsorship opportunities. More information can be found in our sponsorship document. Contact Membership Engagement Manager, Andrea Aiello, at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for questions or to secure your sponsorship.

Questions
For registration questions, contact chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400

Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor!

The Hobby Hour: Cultivating Mindfulness 11/12/2020 6:00 PM - 11/12/2020

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:43:43 GMT

Whether you’ve never tried mindfulness, or you have a daily practice, this event is just a nice break from the day to day grind! Mindfulness is our inherent capacity of healing and renewal. To be mindful is to be aware of what is going on in our body, in our feelings, in our mind and in the world, as we avoid doing harm to ourselves and others. With the help of conscious breathing - breathing and knowing we are breathing - we are able to touch and be nourished by the peace and joy that are available within and around us, in the here and now. When our mindfulness embraces those we love, they bloom like flowers. Attendees will also walk away with tips and strategies on how to succeed in having a healthy work life balance during the Pandemic.

96th Annual Arlington Business Gala Raffle 11/14/2020 6:30 PM - 11/14/2020 11:30 PM

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:53:59 GMT

Win a Tropical Vacation!

Enter the Chamber's vacation raffle and you could win the trip of your dreams. This year's prize is a trip to the award-winning, five-star Club Barbados Resort & Spa in Barbados - a $2,400 value! Ideally located oceanfront on Barbados’ West Coast, The Club offers terrific Rooms and Suites, including Garden and Ocean View, a luxurious Spa & Salon, 3 freshwater swimming pools, All-Inclusive dining and drinks, water sports, entertainment, and the warm hospitality Barbados is famous for. Perfect for couples, honeymoons, friends, and family (16 years of age and older), The Club is your perfect Caribbean vacation getaway. The winning ticket will be announced at the Gala, but you are not required to be present to win. The Chamber is selling a maximum of 250 tickets at the price of $30 each or four for $100.

The winner is required to pay an all-inclusive nightly supplement of $125 + tax/person that provides all dining, all beverages, resort facilities, activities and service charges. Reservations subject to availability. Air transportation not included.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

Beverage Sponsor

VIP Reception Sponsor

Live Auction Sponsor

YHB | CPAs & Consultants

Photo Booth Sponsor

VIDA Fitness

Floral Sponsor

Conklyn's Florist

Premier Sponsors

Amazon | Arlington Economic Development | Army Navy Country Club

Ballston BID | Bean Kinney & Korman P.C.

Crystal City Business Improvement District | Dittmar Company

EagleBank | JBG SMITH | Marymount University

Neighborhood Real Estate, LLC. | Sikich LLP | Snell Properties

Troutman & Company | United Bank

Benefactor Sponsors

Clarendon Animal Care | Industrious Ballston

March of Dimes| M&T Bank | Northern Virginia Community College

The National Capital Bank of Washington

Patron Sponsors

Advance Dental Care Center | Agents in Style | AT&T | BAE Systems

Beach Geeks, Inc. | Bonefish Grill | Bowen McCauley Dance

Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool | Claritas Creative | CNA

Dalton Digital | Donna Hamaker - Buck & Associates Realtors

Javan Wellness Ballston, LLC | John Marshall Bank | MainSpring Inc.

Marybeth Fraser - Magnificent Manors Team of Keller Williams Metro Center

Erin Mendenhall - Mendenhall Properties, LLC - Affiliate of Century 21 New Millennium

Michael Garcia, Agent - State Farm Insurance | MMA & Sports Rehab

Monument Home Loans, A Division of Mann Mortgage LLC | Murphy Funeral Homes

Northwest Federal Credit Union | LPL Financial

Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts, LLC | Potomac Law Group, PLLC

ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Company | Searle Business Solutions, LLC

SJD Associates | The Corey Group at Morgan Stanley

The Planned Companies | TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Raffle tickets are non-refundable. For questions, email the Chamber at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Celebrate the Ellen M. Bozman Housing Award with Arlington Thrive 11/15/2020 7:00 PM - 11/15/2020 8:30 PM

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:11:40 GMT

On November 15, the Alliance for Housing Solutions will honor Arlington Thrive and The Church at Work with the Ellen M. Bozman Affordable Housing Award. This annual award is given to individuals or organizations who have significantly advanced efforts to increase the supply of and/or to improve the quality of affordable housing in Arlington. The award honors the late Ellen M. Bozman, a long-time Arlington County Board member and leader on affordable housing issues. She was a co-founder of the Alliance for Housing Solutions and a member of its Board of Directors. The award ceremony will also include a time to honor the late Erik Gutshall for his dedication to solving the challenge of housing affordability. Erik served on the Arlington County Board from 2017 to 2020. He passed away from brain cancer in April 2020.

Scott Friedrich, Arlington Thrive's Board President stated, "We are both honored and humbled to have received the distinguished Ellen M. Bozman Affordable Housing Award. It is truly a testament to the strong relationships that we continue to build through Arlington County and our community partners to get critical assistance to our Arlington neighbors in need.”

Arlington Chamber Tuesday Morning LeadShare Group 11/17/2020 8:45 AM - 11/17/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:24:16 GMT

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Nonprofit Forum: Prevailing in a Pandemic 11/17/2020 11:00 AM - 11/17/2020 12:30 PM

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:01:18 GMT

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the Nonprofit Forum: Prevailing in a Pandemic on Tuesday, November 17, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform, presented by the Chamber’s Community Action Committee. We will welcome Bonnie Moore, Executive Director & Founding Board Member of Real Food For Kids. Bonnie will share Real Food for Kids' story and strategies for success during the pandemic, such as partnerships and pivoting plans. Following the presentation, attendees will utilize breakout sessions to brainstorm together. This forum is open to nonprofits and businesses.

Agenda

10:50 a.m.: Zoom Opens

11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.: Presentation and Q&A by Bonnie Moore, Executive Director & Founding Board Member of Real Food For Kids

11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.: Breakout Rooms

12:20 p.m.: Closing Remarks

Registration

Registration will be open until Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. For any registration questions, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Chamber offers a number of sponsorship opportunities, starting at $250. To see a full option of sponsorship opportunities, please view our sponsorship document. Contact Andrea Aiello at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for questions or to secure your sponsorship.

Virtual Meeting Instructions

All attendees will receive their Zoom meeting link once their registration is confirmed. To get the meeting link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Thank you to our Grand Sponsor!

Registrations are non-refundable. For questions, email the Chamber at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

o Leveraging Workplace Relationships: Mentors vs. Sponsors and the Advantages of Both 11/17/2020 4:00 PM - 11/17/2020

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:02:15 GMT

The Women Empowered Series Presents...”Mentors vs. Sponsors and the Advantages of Both” Success rarely happens in isolation. Our sense of meaning and purpose is fulfilled based on the impact we have on others. When you are ready to take your career to the next level you must seek out people who are where you desire to be. In this 3-part series, participants will: Learn the difference between mentor and sponsor, Gain clarity on why you need both for career progression & Learn 4 ways to create your professional network for career success.

Community Action Committee 11/18/2020 9:00 AM - 11/18/2020 10:00 AM

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:36:05 GMT

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

*This event is strictly for members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 11/18/2020 9:00 AM - 11/18/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:11:13 GMT

Agenda

On Wednesday, November 18, the Government Affairs Committee will look at two development topics in Arlington. First, Matt Mattauszek of the Planning Division will join to update the committee on the Pentagon City Planning Study. Second, Marc McCauley of Arlington & Economic Development and Jen Smith of the Planning Division will come to discuss new guidance for office to residential conversion proposals.

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

*This event is strictly for members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Arlington Chamber Wednesday Lunchtime LeadShare Group 11/18/2020 11:45 AM - 11/18/2020 1:00 PM

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:41:10 GMT

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

Congressional School - Open House 11/19/2020 9:00 AM - 11/19/2020

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:41:52 GMT

Meet our Head of School, Academic and Admission teams, and several current parents for one of our Virtual Open Houses. You will be invited to join us in a Google Meet to collectively hear from us, ask questions, and take a deeper dive into our academic and extra-curricular programming.

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE DATES:

-Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m.

-Thursday, November 19 at 9:00 a.m.

-Wednesday, January 13 at 9:00 a.m.

RSVP for a Virtual Open House at:

https://www.congressionalschool.org/welcome/admission-calendar/rsvp/

Questions: admission@congressionalschool.org.

Virtual Networking Mixer 11/19/2020 5:00 PM - 11/19/2020 6:00 PM

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:27:08 GMT

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for a Virtual Networking Mixer to unwind and connect. Hosted over the Zoom platform, this virtual meeting will give attendees a chance to connect and catch up while we are all socially distanced. Sign up & stay connected.

Registration

Registration is open until the event. To access the members-only pricing, you will need your members-only login credentials. If you don't have your login, please contact Olivia McKay, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Virtual Meeting Instructions

Feel free to stop by the mixer anytime from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. All registrants will receive the Zoom meeting link in the confirmation email upon registration. Contact Olivia at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org with any questions.

Registrations are non-refundable. For questions, email the Chamber at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org

DARE TO DREAM: Important Conversations About Immigration 11/19/2020 1:00 PM - 11/19/2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:41:24 GMT

This month we welcome you to join us on: Thursday, November 19 at 6pm ET Featuring: Maria Hinojosa We will be discussing her latest book, Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America. In this memoir the four-time Emmy Winner and NPR reporter shares her immigrant experience. An urgent call to fellow Americans to open their eyes to the immigration crisis and understand that it affects us all, this honest and heartrending memoir paints a vivid portrait of how we got here and what it means to be a survivor, a feminist, a citizen, and a journalist who owns her voice while striving for the truth. The discussion will be facilitated by David Bearinger, Director of Grants and Community Programs at Virginia Humanities

Entrepreneur Series: Navigating Forward through Branding 11/19/2020 2:00 PM - 11/19/2020

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:43:51 GMT

Is starting a small business something you’ve dreamed about? If you’re a future entrepreneur or if you’re a seasoned small business owner thinking of ways to brand your business or idea, then this is the event for you! Join us for Part II in a series of discussions designed to help you flex your entrepreneurship muscles. Branding is so much more than choosing two colors and a logo for a growing business. The decisions on branding you as the business owner and the company as its own entity can attract – or repel – your audience. Join our panel discussion to better understand how you can make your brand work for your company’s growth.

Education & Workforce Development Committee 11/24/2020 3:00 PM - 11/24/2020 4:00 PM

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:49:49 GMT

Agenda

-APS update on feasibility of virtual job shadow day

-Planning session for diversity and inclusion forum

-New Business

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is restricted to members of the Chamber. To get the link for this meeting, please contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org