Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

MoCA on the Move at Met Park 6/1/2023 - 10/1/2023

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:56:15 GMT

Sundays: 10am – 12pm, No Experience Required
Tuesdays: 9am-11am, reCREATE Outside
Thursdays: 4:30pm-6:30pm, Happy Hour

Explore new styles and techniques with the guidance of artists during reCREATE Outside. Taking place in the beautiful Community Garden space of Met Park, we’ll offer “mindful morning” activities alongside the art making. Join us any time between 9 and 11am, and get inspired.

Programming is free. Follow us here for a complete listing of events and details.

MoCA on the Move at Met Park is a series of free, pop-up art events hosted by MoCA Arlington at Met Park from June through October 2023. Join us!

Programming and space generously sponsored by Amazon

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

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:20:22 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee meeting will meet Wednesday, September 6 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on the Zoom platform. We will welcome Bill Eger, Climate Policy Officer for Arlington County. Bill heads the Arlington County Office of Climate Coordination and Policy, which coordinates and adds capacity to the County’s ongoing responses to climate change.

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 in Business Networking 9/6/2023 5:00 PM - 9/6/2023 7:00 PM

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:08:28 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 kharris@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for more information.

Registration

Registration closes Wednesday, September 6 at noon. 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!

Co-Grand Sponsors

Benefactor Sponsor

Northwest Federal Credit Union

Chamber 101 9/7/2023 4:00 PM - 9/7/2023 5:15 PM

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:48:16 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, September 7. 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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

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

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:43:32 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.

This month’s event focuses on the Chamber’s pillar of professional development and will provide young professionals with avenues to explore individual leadership skills both personally and professionally. Ann Rosser, Principal with Finding Resolution Consulting will present a program featuring an interactive “mini assessment” that will provide some insight into your personal leadership style! After the program, there will be a Professional Development Fair with representatives from AWS Skills Center, George Mason University, Leadership Center for Excellence, Marymount University and Northeastern University - Arlington who can provide insight into educational opportunities to expand your career to the next level!

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, September 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

Nova Salud Annual Golf Tournament 9/15/2023 11:00 AM - 9/15/2023 5:00 PM

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:48:30 GMT

First NovaSalud Annual Golf Tournament September 15th, 2023

Join us for a fun day of golf to support NovaSalud,Inc.

Event Schedule:

Friday, September 15th, 2023

11:00am: On Site Registration
12:00pm: Box Lunch & Networking
1:00pm: Shotgun start
Post Tournament: Dinner, Raffle and Awards Presentation

NovaSalud, Inc. is a non-profit community organization (501c3) dedicated to ending the HIV epidemic. NovaSalud works to improve and strengthen the health and well-being of the community through culturally competent and language appropriate HIV/AIDS services including HIV/STI testing, prevention education, and mental health services free of charge to all.

Latinas Leading Tomorrow's Reach the Stars 5K 9/17/2023 8:00 AM - 9/17/2023 11:00 AM

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:11:16 GMT

Please Join Us in Supporting Latina Youth at Latinas Leading Tomorrow’s Reach the Stars 5K on 9/17

Latinas Leading Tomorrow’s mission is to connect and expose Latinas to opportunities that enrich their futures through education, mentoring, and leadership development. The Reach the Stars 5K Event serves as a primary fundraiser to support our three main programs. Please join us for the 5K to support the amazing Latina youth we serve! Here’s the link to sign up (please click) and here's more information about the event:

Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023

Location: Bluemont Park, 329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22203

Schedule of Events:

-8:00-8:30 am: Check-In

-8:30 am: Warm Up

-9:00 am: Start of 5K Run/Walk

-10:30 am: Post Race Party

We also have many different sponsorship opportunities, including the following:

-Monetary sponsorships

-In-kind donations

-Donations of goods and services such as snacks, swag bags, gift cards, etc.

Thanks so much! If you have any questions, please reach out to info@latinasleadingtomorrow.org. As we always say: Juntas alcanzaremos las Estrellas – (Together we will reach the stars!)

Latinas Leading Tomorrow's Reach the Stars 5K 9/17/2023 8:00 AM - 9/17/2023 11:00 AM

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:11:13 GMT

Please Join Us in Supporting Latina Youth at Latinas Leading Tomorrow’s Reach the Stars 5K on 9/17

Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023

Location: Bluemont Park, 329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22203

Schedule of Events:

-8:00-8:30 am: Check-In

-8:30 am: Warm Up

-9:00 am: Start of 5K Run/Walk

-10:30 am: Post Race Party

We also have many different sponsorship opportunities, including the following:

-Monetary sponsorships

-In-kind donations

-Donations of goods and services such as snacks, swag bags, gift cards, etc.

Thanks so much! If you have any questions, please reach out to info@latinasleadingtomorrow.org. As we always say: Juntas alcanzaremos las Estrellas – (Together we will reach the stars!)

Conectate y Colabora: Celebrando el Mes de La Herencia Hispana 9/19/2023 11:30 AM - 9/19/2023 1:00 PM

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:14:50 GMT

¡Conéctate y Colabora!

¿Estás buscando maneras de impulsar tu negocio actual o quizás te encuentras en la etapa inicial de emprender y te sientes un poco perdido?
¿Te gustaría tener la oportunidad de aprender de aquellos que han recorrido antes que tú en el mundo empresarial y están dispuestos a compartir sus consejos y experiencias contigo?
¿Sientes el deseo de establecer conexiones sólidas dentro de la vibrante comunidad hispana, con la posibilidad de colaborar en emocionantes proyectos que puedan cambiar el juego?

Si respondiste "sí" a alguna de estas preguntas, entonces este evento está diseñado especialmente para ti.

En este evento, tendrás la oportunidad de interactuar con profesionales apasionados por el emprendimiento en diversas industrias y podrás compartir tus propias experiencias mientras aprendes de otros. Además, ¡no te pierdas el panel de expertos que compartirán los pasos clave y secretos para abrir y hacer crecer un negocio exitoso! Este conocimiento invaluable te dará una ventaja sólida en tu viaje empresarial.

No faltarán actividades divertidas y dinámicas diseñadas para romper el hielo y fomentar la colaboración. Prepárate para conocer a personas increíbles y establecer conexiones que perdurarán mucho más allá del evento en sí.

No dejes escapar esta oportunidad única de vivir una experiencia llena de aprendizaje, diversión y networking. ¡Regístrate ahora y únete a nosotros en este evento increíblemente enriquecedor! ¡Te esperamos!

Este evento está organizado por la Columbia Pike Partnership junto a las siguientes organizaciones:

Inscribete Ya! Cupos limitados a 30 personas.

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

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:58:46 GMT

Our next Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on the Zoom platform. We will welcome Caitlin Hutchinson, Assistant Director, Department of Human Services who will be discussing County policies on childcare and how they pertain to business and the economic environment of Arlington.

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.

Puppies, Palomas, & Prosecco at Seamore’s Arlington 9/20/2023 5:00 PM - 9/20/2023 8:00 PM

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:16:03 GMT

Seamore's Arlington is excited to be hosting our first Puppies, Palomas, & Prosecco event on our patio on Wed Sept 20 from 5-8 PM. Patrons who bring their furry friends in are eligible to receive half priced palomas and prosecco from 5-8. Our regular happy hour will also be going on concurrently from 5-6. We will also have some cool Seamore's merchandise to give out to the dogs as well as pup sundaes!

This is a great way to enjoy the last few weeks of summer and to socialize with fellow dog owners while enjoying some delicious drinks and seafood!

Car Free Day 2023 9/22/2023 7:00 AM - 9/22/2023 11:45 PM

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:55:09 GMT

Car Free Day is a free event celebrated internationally every September 22, in which commuters are encouraged to get around without driving alone in cars, and instead, carpool, vanpool, use public transit, telework, bicycle, walk, or scooter. Car Free Day is open to all residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. To participate in this fun and environmentally friendly event, fill out the free pledge form at https://www.carfreemetrodc.org, and go car free or car-lite (carpool, vanpool) on Friday, September 22, 2023. Take the pledge, even if you’re already car free!

Those who take the free pledge will receive special promotions and be entered into a free raffle for a chance to win great prizes! Already car free? That’s great, and since you’re doing the right thing, you also get the same chance to win prizes when you fill out the pledge form.

Car Free Day is organized in various cities throughout the world in different ways, but with the common goal of improving air quality. The benefit to greater society is a day with less traffic congestion, a greener environment, and reduced gasoline demand. Today, Car Free Day includes celebrations in 46 countries and over 2,000 cities. Take the free pledge today!

Oktoberfest on the Plaza 9/22/2023 3:00 PM - 9/24/2023 9:00 PM

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:51:42 GMT

Our BIGGEST event of the year is here! Celebrate Oktoberfest with us all weekend long on the Courthouse Plaza. Dress up your pup to impress Friday for a Barktoberfest Happy Hour 3-6PM & enter the Dog Costume contest at 5:30pm. Professional photos by DeSilva Studios. We’re prosting all day Saturday from 12-9pm with steinholding & lederhosen contests, authentic live music from 2-5pm & massive plaza bar. Sunday we’re brunching with an authentic Polka band from 12-3pm & giving away Paulaner steins. Event is free to attend. Dogs welcome. Follow us @courthaussocial for more event details!

Small Business Roundtable: Equal Employment Opportunity Best Practices 9/27/2023 12:00 Noon - 9/27/2023 1:00 PM

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:16:51 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: Equal Employment Opportunity Best Practices presented by Gurjit Chima, Assistant County Manager, Human Rights, EEO & ADA at the County Manager’s Office.

Gurjit Chima will provide an overview of Arlington County’ Office of Human Rights and how it serves the community. She will share information about the County's Human Rights Ordinance and discuss how EEO requirements may affect workplace racial equity initiatives. This program will provide valuable information for business owners and HR professionals to help you keep your hiring practices in compliance while keeping diversity in mind.

Interested in Presenting?

If you are interested in becoming a speaker at one of our Small Business Roundtables, please review the program guidelines and submit a proposed topic with a one paragraph summary description to kharris@arlingtonchamber.org.

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

Zoom Details

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

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 Grand Sponsor!

Business After Business 9/28/2023 5:00 PM - 9/28/2023 7:00 PM

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:55:01 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.

Registration

Registration closes on Thursday, September 28 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.