Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Santa Bowl Flag Football Tournament 12/2/2023 9:00 AM - 12/2/2023 6:00 PM

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:33:44 GMT

DC Fray’s annual Santa Bowl Flag Football Tournament is back on Saturday, December 2nd!

Join us for this 7v7 mixed gender tournament to get in the spirit of the season and give back to those in need. Teams will compete on and off the field with football + fundraising efforts to benefit Bridges to Independence.

Bridges to Independence is focused on helping families experiencing homelessness, housing instability or systemic poverty move toward empowerment and stability. To help in this mission, teams will help fundraise before the tournament, then bring in person donations the day of the tournament. We’re asking all participating teams to bring at least 5 bags of toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes and other toiletry items (no food or toys).

Needed items include:

Toiletries (Must be new, full-size. We can not accept travel-size products.)
Diapers (all sizes) and wipes
Paper products (toilet paper and paper towels)
Gift cards (Giant, Shoppers, Safeway or Target)
Metro SmartTrip cards

Not only will your team have the chance to compete for flag football bragging rights, but the team that collects the most donations for Bridges to Independence will win a $300 gift card! So get ready to give back and sign up now.

Tournament rules can be found here

Turkey Hunt at Founders Row 12/2/2023 11:00 AM - 12/2/2023 1:00 PM

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:34:24 GMT

Family Friendly Arts & Crafts Scavenger Hunt: Find all the pieces to Frank the Founders Row Turkey by completing a series of Thanksgiving-themed games. Once you collect all the pieces, put Frank back together and share what you’re thankful for!

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 12/6/2023 9:00 AM - 12/6/2023 10:00 AM

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:02:38 GMT

On Wednesday, December 6, the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and Falls Church, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti. The Commonwealth’s Attorney will be part of a moderated discussion on public safety as it pertains to the business sector.

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.

Chamber 101 12/7/2023 4:00 PM - 12/7/2023 5:15 PM

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:50:37 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.

Transportation

Metered street parking is available on 14th Street, as well as in the Courthouse Plaza parking lot (2098 15th St N.). The Chamber is also accessible via Court House Metro (Orange/Silver lines).

Registration

Registration closes on Thursday, December 7. For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington 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 in a calendar year 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.

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

99th Annual Meeting 12/8/2023 11:30 AM - 12/8/2023 2:00 PM

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:04:08 GMT

A key event for the Arlington business community, the 99th Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments of 2023, while looking ahead to what's to come in 2024. The event will also include the presentation of the prestigious Chair's Award, President's Award, and Committee of the Year Award. The Annual Meeting is a can't-miss event for Arlington business and community leaders. Join us for this exciting celebration of Arlington businesses!

Keynote Address: Robert M. Blue, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dominion Energy.

Award Recipients:

The Chamber is pleased to announce this year's award recipients!

2023 Chair's Award | Amazon

The Chair's Award recognizes a member organization and its representative(s) who have made an outstanding contribution of resources to the Chamber and the business community in Arlington.

2023 President's Award | R. Doug Taylor, Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C.

The President's Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution of volunteer assistance to the Chamber.

2023 Committee of the Year | Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

Co-Chaired by Tad Lunger, Impresa Legal Group and Scott Pedowitz, Apartment and Office Building Association.

The Committee of the Year Award recognizes a committee that has done an exceptional job of executing the mission of the Chamber membership and Arlington business community.

Transportation

Complimentary parking will be available in the hotel garage.

Registration

Registration closes on Wednesday, December 6. 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.

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 Sponsors

Award Sponsors

Committee of the Year Award | The Shooshan Company

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

Premier Sponsors

Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C.

Dominion Energy

George Mason University

The Boeing Company

United Bank

Washington Workplace

Benefactor Sponsors

Arlington Community Federal Credit Union

Mercedes-Benz of Arlington

Michael Garcia, Agent - State Farm Insurance

National Capital Bank

Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation

YHB | CPAs & Consultants

Patron Sponsors

Avantax Investment Services

Dan Blaine - Marsh & McLennan Agency

Donna Hamaker - Buck & Associates Realtors

Rosslyn BID

Searle Business Solutions, LLC

VHC Health

Wendroff & Associates, CPA

Holiday Health Fest 2023 12/9/2023 9:00 AM - 12/9/2023 12:30 PM

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:34:26 GMT

The Holiday Health Fest 2023 brings leading health and wellness providers across Northern Virginia to provide you with a one-stop experience during one of the most stressful times of the year.

Local small businesses and health organizations from Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Reston will be on site with:

free mini-workouts
free mini-meditations
and more!

And info on:

Therapeutic massage
Realistic nutrition
CPR & First Aid
Acupuncture
Mental health access
Body composition
Workouts for all ages
Kid sport development
Chronic disease prevention and management
Financial Wellness best practices
Health and life insurance options
Dental solutions and oral hygiene
Burnout prevention & recovery
and yes...more!

Free decaf and regular coffee from Northside Social will be available at the start of the fair until supplies run out, courtesy of Searle Business Solutions, LLC. So come early!

The Holiday Health Fest 2023 is sponsored and organized by Rachel Boehm of Rachel Boehm Coaching & Consulting LLC. Boehm is the founder of burnout prevention program BS On Burnout®, which helps business leaders banish burnout for themselves and their organization.

Rachel will also be distributing water and fruit at the start of the fair while supplies last.

Vendors include:

30-Min HIIT
Advanced Corrective Chiropractic
American Red Cross NoVa Chapter
Anh Nguyen State Farm
Bastion Wealth Group
Create Your Balance Reiki, Pilates and Yoga
D1 Training Alexandria
Elements Massage Pentagon City
GOALL Program
Healing Haus Counseling PLLC
Lake Barcroft Dental
Miru Acupuncture
Morogiello Counseling
Nora Shank Nutrition
RiyaSure Agency
Samsara Healing Oriental Medicine
Temple Training

Additional Sponsors include:

Mosaic Express printing
Searle Business Solutions, LLC

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED: Eventbrite

Home for the Holidays 12/10/2023 11:00 AM - 12/10/2023 2:00 PM

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:21:00 GMT

There's no place like home on the holidays, which is why Carlyle Crossing is bringing the celebration to you! Join us for this festive holiday market, featuring exciting activations like:

Local, seasonal vendors
Arts and crafts station
Live DJ
Ugly sweater contest
A visit from Santa
Free hot chocolate with RSVP

Grab the kids and enjoy the magic of the season with a celebration that’s close to home. RSVP today to reserve your spot!

Home for the Holidays 12/10/2023 11:00 AM - 12/10/2023 3:00 PM

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:26:14 GMT

There's no place like home on the holidays, which is why Carlyle Crossing is bringing the celebration to you! Join us for this festive holiday market, featuring exciting activations like:

Local, seasonal vendors
Arts and crafts station
Live DJ
Ugly sweater contest
A visit from Santa
Free hot chocolate with RSVP

Grab the kids and enjoy the magic of the season with a celebration that’s close to home. RSVP today to reserve your spot!

Winter Warmer/ Winter Market 12/10/2023 12:00 Noon - 12/10/2023 3:00 PM

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:26:16 GMT

Join us for a cozy and fun-filled afternoon with live music, storytelling performance, cookie decorating, and a bit of fun as we celebrate the winter season.

Please come and go as you please between 12-3pm!

Highlights:

“Made in Arlington” Market outdoors
Pop-up MoCA shop indoors
Live music
Storytelling performance
Cookie decorating
Art making fun

Extra! More Making!

Sign up for the Winter Workshops to make your own handmade gifts! Children’s workshops for 5-7 years and 8-10 years are in the morning, and there’s an adult workshop in the afternoon! *Advance Registration Required*

BizArt: The Arts Meet 12/11/2023 5:00 PM - 12/11/2023 7:00 PM

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:31:23 GMT

EXTRA, EXTRA! CREATIVES, ENTREPRENEURS AND THOSE LONGING FOR COLLABORATION

The business event of the holiday season you’ve been waiting for is here. BizLaunch and Arlington Cultural Affairs presents BizArt, the popular annual networking event for artists and entrepreneurs. On this night, self-starters and doers across various industries come together to connect, collaborate and inspire — resulting in relationships and projects that are one in a million and make a lasting impact.

This year, BizArt will be hosted at Arlington’s own WHINO: the perfect place for creatives and professionals to meet. With an artsy ambiance and good company, you won’t want to miss this evening — it will be sure to kick-ART.

RSVP now for a guaranteed spot to meet with local visionaries and business owners (like yourself)!

BizArt: “The Arts Meet”

Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Cost Free

Whino 4238 Wilson Blvd., Second Floor Arlington, VA 22203

Contact BizLaunch bizlaunch@arlingtonva.us

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Series: Networking 12/12/2023 9:00 AM - 12/12/2023 10:30 AM

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:45:36 GMT

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Series

The Chamber is excited to provide a new opportunity for young professionals in the area with the Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Series! This series will cultivate the next generation of business leaders by bringing together Arlington young professionals to learn more about Arlington and engage with the larger business community. Each event will focus on the Chamber’s four pillars: Community Engagement, Advocacy, Networking, and Professional Development.

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 review our sponsorship document or contact engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Agenda

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.: Registration and Open Networking

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Program

Transportation

The Pub is located 0.4 miles from the Crystal City Metro Station (Blue & Yellow lines). Limited free parking is available in the parking lot directly across the street from the Pub. Metered street parking is available through the neighborhood on 22nd and 23rd Streets, as well as a metered parking lot directly behind the pub on S. Eads and 22nd St..

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Monday, December 11. For registration questions, please contact Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400. Please note that this series is exclusive to Chamber members.

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

For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Meditation and Mindfulness in the Tiffany Gallery 12/12/2023 6:30 PM - 12/12/2023 7:30 PM

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:26:18 GMT

Designed to help you unwind and find calm. Join us for a relaxing evening of Mindfulness and Meditation in the Tiffany Gallery with experienced instructor, Danica J Brice. Leave with practical tools to enhance your well-being.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize self-care and cultivate a more peaceful mind.

No experience required. Bring a yoga mat, cushion, or plan to use a chair to sit on for meditation.

ABOUT Danica J Brice

Danica Jyoti Brice is a Transformational Life Coach and writer driven to support personal growth by tapping into the divine wholeness each of us has inside. After befriending meditation in her own journey of self-healing, she now uses mindfulness as a tool to help clients clarify their goals, expand well-being practices, and ultimately, create shifts in how they show up for themselves and in their community. She is an ICF Certified Life Coach and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA.

Breakfast Connection Combined with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 12/14/2023 8:30 AM - 12/14/2023 9:30 AM

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:36:30 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. Double your connections this month at our combined event with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 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.

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, December 13. For registration questions, please contact Elizabeth Addington, 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.

For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.

Transportation

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Patron Sponsor

Verizon

LGBTQ+ Singles Series at Dirty Goose 12/14/2023 6:00 PM - 12/14/2023

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:26:20 GMT

It’s time to make the most out of cuffing season.

Drop the phone - you deserve better than the apps! Sign up to mix, mingle and meet someone new in a more organic way. Enjoy icebreakers, games and your first drink for free at our LGBTQ+ Singles Series at The Dirty Goose on select dates this winter.

Coats For Cocoa 12/16/2023 12:00 Noon - 12/16/2023 2:00 PM

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:26:55 GMT

What’s cozier than a coat and some hot cocoa? Community.

Come on out to Founders Row on Saturday, December 16 to help a neighbor in need stay cozy this winter. Donate a new or gently used coat to and receive a complimentary cup of hot cocoa. All clothing will be donated to Welcoming Falls Church, an organization dedicated to engaging with and supporting local immigrants and refugees in order to advocate together to strengthen the community’s social fabric.

Join us to spread some holiday cheer and give back to our community!

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 12/20/2023 9:00 AM - 12/20/2023 10:00 AM

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:10:32 GMT

On Wednesday, December 20, the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation on 2023 Advocacy Highlights and the Year in Review, lead by Chamber Government Affairs Manager, John Musso.

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.

Business After Business 12/21/2023 5:00 PM - 12/21/2023 7:00 PM

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:56:33 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.

Transportation

Limited on-site parking is available as well as street parking in the surrounding area. The museum is accessible via Virginia Square Metro (Orange & Silver Lines).

Registration

Registration closes on Thursday, December 21 at noon. 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.

For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, Elizabeth Addington at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.