Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Arlington Chamber Wednesday Lunchtime LeadShare Group 7/1/2020 11:45 AM - 7/1/2020 1:00 PM

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:39:57 GMT

Agenda

We will continue our weekly speakers.

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 Tuesday Morning LeadShare Group 7/7/2020 8:45 AM - 7/7/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:20:46 GMT

Agenda

TBD

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

Bowlero Arlington Grand Opening 7/8/2020 3:00 PM - 7/8/2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:22:19 GMT

SMART Start 7/8/2020 4:00 PM - 7/8/2020 5:15 PM

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:25:25 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!

Agenda
4:00-5:15 p.m.: Program

Program includes brief open networking

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

Breakfast Connection: Nonprofit Focused 7/9/2020 7:45 AM - 7/9/2020 9:00 AM

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:33:42 GMT

Join us for the socially distanced version of the Chamber's Breakfast Connection: Nonprofit Focused! 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. Come to this Nonprofit Focused Breakfast to build relationships with local nonprofits, who have been especially hard-hit by the current crisis. Register to attend and connect with community leaders to learn about their opportunities to be engaged locally. Breakfast Connection Gone Virtual: Nonprofit Focused will give you the opportunity to network from the comfort of your computer. Join us on July 9 at 7:45 a.m. on the Zoom platform! 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

Pre-register and save! Please register before noon the day before the event. Registrations that occur after noon will be taken at the door and registrants will be charged accordingly.

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

Thank you to Our Grand Sponsor!

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

Sustainability Committee 7/10/2020 9:00 AM - 7/10/2020 10:00 AM

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:48:57 GMT

Agenda

Cathy Lin, CEM, Energy Manager and Stormwater Program Administrator, Arlington Public Schools will do a presentation on zero energy schools in Arlington, with updates on new developments and will have a Q&A afterwards. We will also look at the possibility of hosting a virtual tour later in the year.

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 7/15/2020 9:00 AM - 7/15/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:09:13 GMT

Agenda

Telly Tucker joined Arlington Economic Development as its Director at the start of the year. On Wednesday, July 15 at 9:00-10:00 a.m., he will join the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee to discuss his vision and plans for Arlington Economic Development and how AED has been responding to the unanticipated events so far in 2020.

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 7/15/2020 11:45 AM - 7/15/2020 1:00 PM

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:40:02 GMT

Agenda

TBD

Parking
Two hour metered parking is available in front of the Chamber office. There is also two hour metered parking in the ground lot at 14th Street & Courthouse Road, across from the Arlington Courthouse. An underground parking lot is available at 14th & Taft Street with rates of $4 (1 hour), $6 (2 hours), and $8 (until closing). The office is located 0.2 miles from the Courthouse Metro Station (Orange & Silver lines).

Arlington Chamber Tuesday Morning LeadShare Group 7/21/2020 8:45 AM - 7/21/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:20:57 GMT

Agenda

TBD

Community Action Committee 7/22/2020 9:00 AM - 7/22/2020 10:00 AM

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:35:25 GMT

Agenda:

TBA

Parking

Two hour metered parking is available in front of the Chamber office. There is also two hour metered parking in the ground lot at 14th Street & Courthouse Road, across from the Arlington Courthouse. An underground parking lot is available at 14th & Taft Street with rates of $4 (1 hour), $6 (2 hours), and $8 (until closing). The office is located 0.2 miles from the Courthouse Metro Station (Orange & Silver lines).

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

Virtual Networking Mixer 7/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7/23/2020 6:00 PM

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:11:35 GMT

Working remotely from home? Need a break from the COVID-19 webinars? 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

Nonprofit Forum: Reopening Strategies 7/28/2020 11:00 AM - 7/28/2020 12:30 PM

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:54:24 GMT

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the Nonprofit Forum: Reopening Strategies on Tuesday, July 28, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform, presented by the Chamber’s Community Action Committee. We will welcome R. Doug Taylor of Bean Kinney & Korman P.C. who will be presenting on the legal aspects of reopening. Topics include procedures for employees, policies for volunteer screening, and other legal aspects of reopening your business. Following the presentation, attendees will utilize breakout sessions to brainstorm ideas for reopening and compare stories. The Chamber will compile the list of all notes to distribute to attendees. This forum is open to nonprofits and businesses.

Breakout rooms:

-Reopening your office space

-Working with volunteers

-Socially distant community engagement

-Taking events virtual

Agenda

10:50 a.m.: Zoom Opens

11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Presentation by R. Doug Taylor of Bean Kinney & Korman P.C.

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Breakout Rooms

12:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks

Registration

Registration will be open until Tuesday, July 28 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

Connect with individuals from the following organizations:

The AES Corporation, Alphagraphics, Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Arlington Community Foundation, Arlington Food Assistance Center, Aspire! Afterschool Learning, Bean Kinney & Korman, P.C., Bridges to Independence, Columbia Gardens Cemetery, CRi, Finding Resolutions Consulting, TriNet, John Marshall Bank, Lutheran College Washington Semester, New Hope Housing, Inc, Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling, Phoenix Bikes, Phoenix House of the Mid-Atlantic, Rotary Club of Rosslyn-Fort Myer, The Clothesline for Kids, and more.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Patron Sponsor

Melwood

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

Small Business Roundtable 7/29/2020 11:45 AM - 7/29/2020 1:00 PM

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:42:04 GMT

The Chamber's monthly Small Business Roundtable offers an important educational opportunity to smaller businesses. The roundtable is free to members but space is limited and registration is requested. The topic of discussion changes monthly, allowing attendees to learn how to enhance their business and increase their success in a different way each month!

THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: "Filling out the PPP Forgiveness Application," presented by Manny Cosme, President & CEO, and Lin Walker, Senior Accountant, of CFO Services Group

Did you recently apply for or receive PPP funding? The SBA recently released the loan forgiveness application. Join our experts on a line by line walkthrough of how to complete the application to maximize your forgivable amount. Live Q&A will be available at the end of the webinar!

Agenda
11:45 a.m.: Registration
12:00-1:00 p.m.: Presentation

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

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.

Virtual Meeting Instructions

All registrants will receive the link to the virtual meeting. To get the link for this meeting, please register or contact Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org for assistance.

Thank you to our Grand Sponsor!

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

VIDA Fitness Grand Opening 7/29/2020 2:00 PM - 7/29/2020 3:15 PM

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:43:41 GMT

Please join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate VIDA Fitness opening in Ballston.

Agenda:

2:00 p.m.: Arrivals and registration

2:15 p.m.: Remarks from Kate Bates, President & CEO, Arlington Chamber of Commerce & David von Storch, President & Founder, VIDA Fitness

2:25 p.m.: Ribbon cutting

Following the ribbon cutting, attendees are welcome to tour the facility and try out equipment.

VIDA Fitness Grand Opening 7/29/2020 2:00 PM - 7/29/2020 3:15 PM

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:41:32 GMT

Please join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate VIDA Fitness opening in Ballston.

Agenda:

2:00 p.m.: Arrivals and registration

2:15 p.m.: Remarks from Kate Bates, President & CEO, Arlington Chamber of Commerce & David von Storch, President & Founder, VIDA Fitness

2:25 p.m.: Ribbon cutting

Following the ribbon cutting, attendees are welcome to tour the facility and try out equipment.

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue Grand Opening 7/31/2020 4:30 PM - 7/31/2020 5:00 PM

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:07:35 GMT

Smokecraft Modern Barbecue (1051 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201) is excited to open its doors to the public on Friday, July 31. Smokecraft Championship BBQ, which won over 70 awards in 2019, including being named a KCBS Pork Team of the Year Finalist, and Reserve Grand Champions at the York County BBQ Festival just last month, seeks to continue pushing the limits of barbecue with their first brick and mortar location. Smokecraft will offer a diverse menu to satisfy every taste for lunch, dinner, and brunch, accompanied by dynamic beverage offerings and an expanded takeout menu.

Agenda

4:30 PM – Guests gather

4:45 PM - Kate Bates, gives welcome remarks and introduces Andrew Darneille, Owner & Pitmaster

Followed by ribbon cutting