Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

September Promo @ 30 Minute Hit Arlington 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:49:24 GMT

30 Minute Hit Arlington is offering ONE MONTH FREE for those who sign up for an annual membership in September! 30 MInute Hit is a circuit-baesd kickboxing gym designed for women of all ages and fitness levels. No class start times - come when it is convenient for you! An expert trainer on the floor at all times. Free gloves & wraps. And even a kids area. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL at www.30minutehit.com/arlington -- come check it out and take advantage of this amazing deal available only in September!

Chamber 101 9/1/2022 4:00 PM - 9/1/2022 5:15 PM

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:26:14 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

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

Program includes brief open networking.

Parking Details

Metered street parking is available on 14th Street, as well as in the Courthouse Plaza parking lot (2098 15th St N.).

Registration

Online registration closes on Thursday, September 1. For late registrations, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington at 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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Final Weekend of Summer Exhibits 9/3/2022 12:00 Noon - 9/3/2022 5:00 PM

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:18:09 GMT

Come join us for the final weekend of Summer Exhibits! "A Journey Not Soon Forgotten", "Time Binding" and "New Visions, Vibrant Memories" all close this Saturday, September 3rd.

Gallery Hours are Wednesday- Saturday 12pm to 5pm.

Admission is free!

The Arlington Talent Pilot Program 9/6/2022 - 10/2/2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:21:57 GMT

Build Your Experience, Build Your Career

Do you have a passion for software engineering but need experience to get started in an exciting new career? Are you tired of seeing entry-level jobs requiring two years of experience? The Arlington Talent Pilot Program helps aspiring software engineers gain the essential skills and experience they need to grow their careers by connecting them with Exelaration for a temporary, full-time paid role.

In partnership with Arlington Economic Development, Exelaration invites Arlington, Virginia, residents to apply for this experiential learning opportunity focused on preparing you for the next step in your professional journey.

How the Arlington Talent Pilot Program works:

- Prospective Arlington Talent Pilot Program participants will complete the application prior to the deadline.

- Selected applicants will join the Exelaration team full-time for 12-20 weeks. The next cohort starts in spring 2023.

- Through this program, participants work with Exelaration’s expert tech consultants on real client projects to learn skills in software development, testing, and more.

- Following program completion, participants will be highly equipped to pursue a long-term career in the tech field.

Applications for spring 2023 are open from September 6 through October 2.

Learn more and apply now.

Arlington Talent Pilot Program Partners

Women in Business Networking 9/7/2022 5:00 PM - 9/7/2022 7:00 PM

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:04:12 GMT

Women in Business Networking Series

This series of women-focused networking events is open to those who want to expand their network, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer advice. The events focus on networking to grow your business opportunties and support others who appreciate what it's like to be a woman in business.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

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.

Parking

$1 parking is available in the Ballston Quarter garage for up to three hours.

Registration

To enjoy our pre-registration rates, please register by noon on Wednesday, September 7. Late registration rates apply to on-site registrations. For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington at 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, Women in Business Networking) 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.

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

Arlington Community Federal Credit Union

Patron Sponsor

Northwest Federal Credit Union

Breakfast Connection: Nonprofit Focused 9/8/2022 7:30 AM - 9/8/2022 9:00 AM

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:07:36 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. This month’s Breakfast Connection focuses on bringing together our nonprofit and business communities.. Bring plenty of business cards- you'll need them!

Sponsorship

We have multiple Patron level sponsorships available for this event. Please review our sponsorship document or contact engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Agenda

7:30 a.m. Registration and Open Networking

8:00 a.m. Brief Program followed by Speed Networking

Parking

There is both free and metered parking on 22nd and 23rd Streets, as well as a metered parking lot on S. Eads and 22nd Street.

Registration

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

Benefactor Sponsor

Patron Sponsor

Untold Research

Back to School Supply Drive and Ice Cream Social 9/9/2022 10:00 AM - 9/9/2022 3:00 PM

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:44:00 GMT

Join us on our Back to School Supply Drive and Ice Cream Social Event. It is an opportunity to donate essential school supplies, and we will be donating all supplies to kids in need! You can drop off donations at two locations until September 30th!

Let us help our kids SUCCEED!

XBA Blood Drive 9/10/2022 9:00 AM - 9/10/2022 1:00 PM

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:49:23 GMT

We are so excited to once again partner with Inova Blood Donor Services to host a blood drive on Saturday, September 10 from 9am-1pm. With the help of our incredible community, we were able to surpass our donation goal during our Spring blood drive (check out our recap!), and we're hoping to do the same next week... but we can't do it without you!

So, how can you help?

Register to donate!

Please click here to view our schedule and to register as a donor. You will be prompted to create a donor account and choose a slot between 9am and 1pm on Saturday, September 10. Please allow one hour for your donation.

WHY DONATE?

Every 2 seconds, someone in the US requires blood
Across their system, INOVA administers 200 units of blood/blood products each day
38% of the US population is eligible to donate blood; less than 10% actually do
There is no substitute for human blood

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Donors must...

Be over the age of 17 years old
Have a valid photo ID with them on donation day
Must feel well on donation day
Weigh a minimum of 110 lbs (weight requirements vary based on type of donation)
Have not donated in the past 2-16 weeks (varies based on type of donation)
Full eligibility guidelines can be found here.

Questions?

Email us at the studio anytime - arlington@xtendbarre.com.

AWLA Walk for the Animals 9/10/2022 3:00 PM - 9/10/2022 7:00 PM

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:13:47 GMT

Intelligent Office Young Executives Open House 9/13/2022 5:30 PM - 9/13/2022 7:30 PM

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:26:22 GMT

Come tour our new business center while you enjoy a glass of wine or a craft beer from the café bar kegerator, as you meet other young executives looking to build new business relationships.

This is a FREE EVENT with music, darts, Xbox, heavy hors d'oeuvres, great networking, a guest speaker. FREE PARKING, podcast interviews, professional headshots and door prizes.

You must RSVP in advance as space will be limited.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-executives-open-house-tickets-393611020157
Open to young executives in the age range of 21 to 35ish

VIP Door Prize! You could win:

- $150.00 VISA Gift Card

- One Year Young Executive Membership

- 24/7 Access Card

- Private Storage Locker

- Reserved Parking Space

A $2000.00 VALUE

Arlington County Board Candidate Forum 9/14/2022 5:30 PM - 9/14/2022 7:00 PM

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:43:51 GMT

The Chamber is pleased to announce the 2022 Arlington County Board Candidate Forum. Current County Board Member Matt de Ferranti (D) is running for re-election and will face Adam Theo (I) and Audrey Clement (I) in the general election on November 8.

This business-themed candidate forum features a moderated discussion of topics important to the Arlington business community with the candidates running for the Arlington County Board. The event will provide candidates the opportunity to engage with local business leaders and to address the key issues affecting the business community.

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.

Candidates

- Audrey Clement - Independent

- Matt de Ferranti (Incumbent) - Democrat

- Adam Theo - Independent

Agenda

5:30pm: Registration and Open Networking

6:00-7:00pm: Program

Parking

To park, from Route 1/Richmond Hwy., turn onto 20th St. and make your first left into the garage underneath the Marriott under the sign "Permit parking only: 1800, 1801, 1851, & 1901 S. Bell St.." Take this ramp (not the Marriott ramp) and follow the signs down to the G3 level. Once there, proceed to the far end of the garage to the 1901 S. Bell St. elevator bank. Do not park near the 1800 S. Bell St. elevator bank as that entrance is now locked. Follow the signs to Synetic Theater once inside. Please note that parking in Crystal City garages is free after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Registration

Early registration closes Wednesday, September 14 at noon. Late registration fees apply to all registrations after the noon deadline. Please note that this event is open to the business community, as well as the general public. For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Patron Sponsors

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, P.C.

Back to School Supply Drive and Ice Cream Social 9/17/2022 3:00 PM - 9/17/2022 7:00 PM

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:58:05 GMT

You can bring school supplies to us and we will donate them to local schools.

Let us help our kids SUCCEED!

Back to School Supply Drive and Ice Cream Social 9/17/2022 4:00 PM - 9/17/2022 7:00 PM

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:10:21 GMT

You can bring school supplies to us and we will donate to local schools.

Let us help our kids SUCCEED!

Business Together Reception at Mid-Autumn Festival 9/17/2022 6:00 PM - 9/17/2022 7:00 AM

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:17:25 GMT

We are pleased to partner with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce on Business Together Reception at Mid-Autumn Festival, co-hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

To register, please use the following Eventbrite link. When you register for the reception, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce will include a concert ticket with your registration.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9/21/2022 9:00 AM - 9/21/2022 10:00 AM

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:44:59 GMT

Our next Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 21 from 9:00-10:00am on the Zoom platform. At this meeting, we will welcome the following members of the Arlington County Delegation to the Virginia General Assembly to discuss policy issues facing Arlington and take questions from members: Sen. Adam Ebbin, Sen. Barbara Favola, Del. Patrick Hope, and Del. Rip Sullivan.

Virtual Meeting Instructions

This meeting is exclusive to members of the Chamber. To receive the link for this meeting, please contact Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Women & Wealth : Business Owner Edition - Increase Your Business Value 9/22/2022 5:30 PM - 9/22/2022 7:30 PM

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:58:07 GMT

The free event is tailored to female business owners who want to understand how business value is measured and what they can do to increase it. It will be an opportunity for women business owners to meet and mingle, enjoy wine and food, then learn about business valuation.

Here are some of the details. Thu September 22^nd at 5:30pm - 7:30pm, @VentureX Courthouse – you can register here.

Network & Learn: Do you know how business valuation works, and why you need to care about it as a business owner?

Identify the factors that influence your business value and use that knowledge to make your business worth more!

Join Kirstine Connors - Certified Business Valuator/CPA, Nikki Macdonald - Financial Advisor, and Sara Hartary - Value Creation Advisor for networking and an engaging discussion helping fellow women business owners understand more about business valuation and how to increase what your company is worth.

In this session the key questions we will answer:

What is business valuation and why should I care?
How and where do I get a business valuation?
What are the biggest factors influencing how my business is valued?
What can I do if the business value isn't as high as I want it to be?

This event combines networking and education. It’s designed for women business owners with 2 or more employees, who want to manage their business as an asset which they can sell in the future.

(Presentation portion is 6-7:00pm.)

Fill the Truck for New Hope Housing 9/28/2022 3:00 PM - 9/28/2022 6:00 PM

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:56:15 GMT

Brought to you by the NVAA Young Professionals Network, we're teaming up with New Hope Housing to FILL THE TRUCK!

New Hope Housing is a local organization that was founded in 1977. Its mission is to end homelessness by finding creative and lasting solutions for its clients. They provide Emergency shelters, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Supportive Services throughout the Northern Virginia - Route One Corridor.

Top Items Needed for Welcome Home Kits: Queen Size Sheets Sets, Blankets, and Kitchen Essentials ( Dish sets, Silverware, Pots, and Pans)

Download the full list of items needed.

Can't make the event, but still want to participate? Consider purchasing an item from their Amazon Wish List. Items purchased from the wish list will be shipped directly to New Hope Housing.

Small Business Roundtable: Increase Business Value Through Annual Planning 9/28/2022 12:00 Noon - 9/28/2022 1:00 PM

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:46:30 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: Increase Business Value Through Annual Planning presented by Sara Hartary, Founder and Chief Problem Solver at BizOps Solved.

It’s time to start planning for 2023! Learn how to build a plan that your business can execute, incorporates Value Creation, and stays relevant throughout the year. Sara Hartary, Fractional COO and Value Advisor at BizOps Solved, will explain the relationship between planning and enterprise value creation, outline a practical approach that works for any business, and provide templates with examples that are easy to use.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have an exclusive Premier Sponsorship opportunity available for this event. Please review our sponsorship document or contact engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Agenda

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

Registration

For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington at 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.

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

Zoom Details

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

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Punch Bowl Social: Neighborhood Happy Hour 9/28/2022 4:00 PM - 9/28/2022 7:00 PM

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:06:40 GMT

Business After Business 9/29/2022 5:00 PM - 9/29/2022 7:00 PM

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:29:36 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. Catering will be provided by Main Event Caterers. 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.

Parking

Street parking is available in addition to nearby parking garages on Wilson or Clarendon Boulevard. The venue is also accessible by Courthouse Metro (5 minute walk).

Registration

To enjoy our pre-registration rates, please register by 12:00pm on Thursday, September 29. Late registration rates apply to on-site registrations. For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington 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.

30 Minute Hit Pub Night for Charity! 9/30/2022 4:30 PM - 9/24/2022 6:30 PM

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:38:21 GMT

30 Minute Hit Arlington is hosting a community Pub Night to raise funds for Bridges to Independence, a local Arlington non-profit that supports families transitioning out of homelessness. Tickets are $25 and include a yummy Ballston Local food & drink combo. 100% of proceeds go to Bridges. Connect with your community and contribute to a great cause!