﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>www.arlingtonchamber.org</link><description>News related to Arlington Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Arlington Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Chamber 101 10/1/2026 3:45 PM - 10/1/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;A free seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, Chamber 101&amp;nbsp;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!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agenda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Open Networking&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Program&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Transportation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Metered street parking is available on 14th Street and the surrounding area, as well as at the Courthouse Plaza parking lot (2098 15th Street,&amp;nbsp;North.). The Chamber is also accessible via Court House Metro (Orange/Silver lines).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;Registration closes at noon on Thursday, October 1. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:chamber@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Chamber%20101%20-%20Registration%20Question"&gt;chamber@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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&amp;nbsp; as a guest. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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, Vice President of Membership,&amp;nbsp;at &lt;a href="mailto:membership@arlingtonchamber.org"&gt;membership@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thank You to Our Sponsors!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grand Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=6769" /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/va/arlington/michael-garcia-tljym1ys000"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=6770" style="height: 100px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Premier Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mtb.com/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=6780" style="height: 53px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8982</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:38:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rhythm at the Quarter (Salsa Dancing) 10/7/2026 5:30 PM - 10/7/2026 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;meta charset="UTF-8" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Ballston BID for Rhythm at the Quarter: Salsa Dancing (FREE outdoor dance class )&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Ballston BID for Rhythm at the Quarter, a FREE outdoor community dance series at Ballston Quarter (outside Quarter Market). Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an exciting Salsa dance class led by instructors from Inspira Dance..&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you are stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking for a fun way to move after work, this beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to experience the energy and joy of salsa. No partner or previous dance experience is required&amp;mdash;just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to dance!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration is free, but space is limited. All participants must sign a liability waiver before class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;RSVP Here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhythm-at-the-quarter-salsa-dance-tickets-1996823542970?aff=oddtdtcreator" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline"&gt;https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhythm-at-the-quarter-salsa-dance-tickets-1996823542970?aff=oddtdtcreator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9251</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:02:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Government Affairs &amp; Economic Development Committee 10/7/2026 9:00 AM - 10/7/2026 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Government Affairs &amp;amp; Economic Development Committee will hold its annual workshop to draft the 2027 Public Policy Positions on Wednesday, October 7. All private sectors members are invited to attend this in-person meeting at the Chamber office, to discuss the current Public Policy Positions and discuss changes to best reflect the opinions of the business community. RSVPs are requested for this meeting. This meeting will be 9:00-10:30 at the Chamber offices.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9226</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:47:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pike Fest 2026 10/10/2026 12:00 Noon - 10/10/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;Join us for &lt;strong&gt;Pike Fest&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Columbia Pike&amp;#39;s signature fall festival&lt;/strong&gt;, on &lt;strong&gt;Saturday, October 10&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Celebrate everything that makes Columbia Pike one of Arlington&amp;#39;s most vibrant and diverse communities with an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, family fun, and local shopping. From incredible restaurants and food vendors to artisan makers, community organizations, and small businesses, Pike Fest is your chance to experience the very best of the Pike all in one place.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy live performances throughout the day, grab a beer or glass of wine in the beer garden, browse unique local vendors, and let the kids enjoy face painting, a giant bounce house, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Don&amp;#39;t forget to stop by our &lt;strong&gt;FREE Fall Family Photoshoot&lt;/strong&gt; to capture the season with family and friends!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re a longtime resident or visiting Columbia Pike for the first time, Pike Fest is the perfect way to celebrate our community, support local businesses, and make lasting memories.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;12:00 &amp;ndash; 6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, October 10, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Penrose Square&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Live local music&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Local restaurants &amp;amp; food vendors&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Beer &amp;amp; wine garden&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Artisan &amp;amp; community vendors&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Face painting&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Giant bounce house&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Fall Family Photoshoot&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Fun for all ages&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day celebrating Columbia Pike at its biggest FALL event of the year. We can&amp;#39;t wait to see you at &lt;strong&gt;Pike Fest 2026! Learn More:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.columbia-pike.org/pike-fest/"&gt;https://www.columbia-pike.org/pike-fest/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9223</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arlington Child Care Alliance: Child Development &amp; Curriculum 10/13/2026 6:30 PM - 10/13/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a new training session of the &lt;b&gt;Arlington Child Care Alliance&lt;/b&gt; focused on &lt;b&gt;Child Development &amp;amp; Curriculum&lt;/b&gt;. This training will provide practical information and resources to help family day home providers support children&amp;rsquo;s development and create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.&lt;br aria-hidden="true" /&gt;
Attendees will receive &lt;b&gt;$30 per session, per provider (not per person)&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br aria-hidden="true" /&gt;
This training is part of a broader effort to strengthen child care in Arlington while helping child care providers grow and succeed. We recognize the important role that family day home providers play in our community and want to provide practical resources and learning opportunities that support their work.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br aria-hidden="true" /&gt;
The session will take place on &lt;b&gt;Tuesday, October 13, from 6:30&amp;ndash;8:00 p.m. on Zoom&lt;/b&gt;. A Zoom link will be provided after registration.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9269</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 10/14/2026 7:00 PM - 10/14/2026 8:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Randy@thewicg.com" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;Randy@thewicg.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9255</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:38:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 10/14/2026 7:00 PM - 10/14/2026 8:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Randy@thewicg.com" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;Randy@thewicg.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9254</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:38:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Volunteer Reading Night  10/14/2026 5:00 PM - 10/14/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join Aspire and read 1:1 with our students, help with homework, and see our beautiful program space.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://aspireafterschoollearning-bloom.kindful.com/e/community-volunteer-night-october-2026"&gt;Sign up here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please note that space is limited and the sign-up form will close a week before the event to ensure our team is prepared for your arrival and can match you with a student. If the sign-up form is closed or you have any questions, please email&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:volunteer@aspireafterschool.org"&gt;volunteer@aspireafterschool.org.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9236</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:04:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Breakfast Connection with the Alexandria Chamber 10/15/2026 8:30 AM - 10/15/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Promote your business before the workday even begins.&amp;nbsp;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.&amp;nbsp;Bring plenty of business cards- you&amp;#39;ll need them!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsorship&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;We have multiple Patron sponsorships&amp;nbsp;available for this event. Please review our &lt;a href="https://arlingtonchamber.egnyte.com/dl/2CQaczPBpL"&gt;sponsorship document&lt;/a&gt; or contact Will Mulligan, Membership Engagement Director, at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:engagement@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Breakfast%20Connection%20-%20Sponsorship%20Question"&gt;engagement@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agenda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;8:30a.m.: Registration &amp;amp; Open Networking&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;9:00 a.m.: Program &amp;amp; Speed Networking&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Transportation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Complimentary parking will be available in the hotel&amp;#39;s garage.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;Registration closes Wednesday, &lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;October 14&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:chamber@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Breakfast%20Connection%20-%20Registration%20Question"&gt;chamber@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:membership@arlingtonchamber.org"&gt;membership@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thank You to Our Sponsors!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grand Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.arlingtoncu.org"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=6869" style="height: 82px; width: 300px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Premier Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://wacif.org/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=5550" style="height: 105px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patron Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://barre3.com/studio-locations/arlington"&gt;Barre3 Arlington&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.mstreetbank.com"&gt;MainStreet Bank&lt;/a&gt; |&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.techpainting.com/"&gt;Tech Painting Co.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9012</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:26:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration 10/16/2026 4:00 PM - 10/16/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join Ballston BID for a vibrant Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration at Ballston Quarter&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Experience the joy, traditions, and cultural richness of Diwali through an evening filled with music, art, dance, shopping, and community connection. Come celebrate the spirit of Diwali with coworkers, family, friends, and neighbors while enjoying:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pop-Up Market&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Explore a curated selection of local vendors offering unique goods, artisan products, gifts, and more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Live DJ &amp;amp; Indian Music&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Enjoy an energetic soundtrack featuring Indian music throughout the evening.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Henna (Mehndi) Designs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Receive a beautiful henna design from talented artists. Available while supplies last.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cultural Dance Performance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Experience the beauty and energy of a traditional dance performance celebrating South Asian culture.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Community Rangoli Art Activity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Help create a colorful community Rangoli artwork celebrating the creativity and togetherness of Diwali. While supplies last.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diwali Photo Moment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Capture festive memories with a Diwali-inspired photo backdrop.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Festival Finale&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
End the evening with a special closing celebration.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Programming and activities will take place throughout the evening.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This FREE community event is open to all ages. Come celebrate the Festival of Lights and enjoy an evening of culture, connection, and celebration in the heart of Ballston.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;RSVP Here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-lights-diwali-celebration-at-ballston-quarter-tickets-1996828949140?aff=oddtdtcreator" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline"&gt;https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-lights-diwali-celebration-at-ballston-quarter-tickets-1996828949140?aff=oddtdtcreator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9252</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 10 AM 10/17/2026 10:00 AM - 10/17/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar, held VIRTUALLY&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Randy@thewicg.com" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;Randy@thewicg.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9256</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:38:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walk to End Alzheimer's - Northern Virginia 10/18/2026 8:00 AM - 10/18/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer&amp;#39;s Association Walk to End Alzheimer&amp;#39;s&lt;sup&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;is the world&amp;#39;s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer&amp;#39;s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer&amp;rsquo;s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href="https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/DC-NationalCapitalArea?pg=entry&amp;amp;fr_id=19512"&gt;act.alz.org/NOVA26&lt;/a&gt; for more informaiton&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Participate in 3 Easy Steps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Register" src="https://act.alz.org/images/content/pagebuilder/walk-2020-icon-checklist.png" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register for your local Walk.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Start or join a team and invite others to walk with you.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Fundraise" src="https://act.alz.org/images/content/pagebuilder/walk-2020-icon-fundraising.png" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start fundraising and spread the word.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	We&amp;rsquo;ll provide tips and coaching every step of the way, including easy ways to recruit others and raise funds.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Walk day" src="https://act.alz.org/images/content/pagebuilder/walk-2020-icon-walker-invert.png" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join us on Walk day.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Come together for an inspiring community event that celebrates our commitment to ending the disease.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9091</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:41:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walk to End Alzheimer's - Northern Virginia 10/18/2026 8:00 AM - 10/18/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer&amp;#39;s Association Walk to End Alzheimer&amp;#39;s&lt;sup&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;is the world&amp;#39;s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer&amp;#39;s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer&amp;rsquo;s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href="https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/DC-NationalCapitalArea?pg=entry&amp;amp;fr_id=19512"&gt;act.alz.org/NOVA26&lt;/a&gt; for more informaiton&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Participate in 3 Easy Steps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Register" src="https://act.alz.org/images/content/pagebuilder/walk-2020-icon-checklist.png" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register for your local Walk.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Start or join a team and invite others to walk with you.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Fundraise" src="https://act.alz.org/images/content/pagebuilder/walk-2020-icon-fundraising.png" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start fundraising and spread the word.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	We&amp;rsquo;ll provide tips and coaching every step of the way, including easy ways to recruit others and raise funds.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Walk day" src="https://act.alz.org/images/content/pagebuilder/walk-2020-icon-walker-invert.png" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join us on Walk day.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	Come together for an inspiring community event that celebrates our commitment to ending the disease.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9092</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Student Showcase: Celebrating Lights On Afterschool  10/20/2026 4:30 PM - 10/20/2026 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for our Student Showcase in celebration of Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event recognizing afterschool programs and their importance for students and families. Our students will be presenting the special skill or topic that they&amp;rsquo;ve been learning for the past six weeks, including rock band, nutrition, and STEM. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as the opportunity to tour Aspire&amp;rsquo;s space.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aspireafterschool.org/aspires-2026-student-showcase/"&gt;Please RSVP here by October 13th.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9245</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:32:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 10/21/2026 7:00 PM - 10/21/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar, held VIRTUALLY&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9257</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:40:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 10/21/2026 7:00 PM - 10/21/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar, held VIRTUALLY&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9258</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:44:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Government Affairs &amp; Economic Development Committee 10/21/2026 9:00 AM - 10/21/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Government Affairs &amp;amp; Economic Development Committee will meet on October 21.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at &lt;a href="mailto:chamber@arlingtonchamber.org"&gt;chamber@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9227</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:47:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aspire's 2026 Achieving Afterschool Celebration  10/21/2026 5:00 PM - 10/21/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Aspire Afterschool Learning is the only daily, accessible academic afterschool program offered at no cost to historically underserved 3rd-8th grade students in Arlington, Virginia. We started as a small grassroots organization, and have expanded our programming, deepened our supports, and grown to serve more students who are most impacted by the opportunity gap.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our Achieving Afterschool Celebration will raise vital funds for our work. With your support, Aspire will:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Serve 150+ students every school day through our afterschool program and 120+ in the summer through our six-week summer learning camp.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Engage students through expanded STEM programming and social-emotional learning.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Expand support for families (including through a food pantry and workshops).&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Maintain small class sizes and personalized support even as we meet the highest-ever demand for programming.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Ensure that our programs remain no-cost to families.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We need your help to make sure that we can sustain our no-cost programs for as many students as possible.&amp;nbsp;Join us for a fun evening of conversation, raffle prizes, and impactful speakers as we celebrate the learning and growth of our students with the community members who have helped make that work possible.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit our event website at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://givebutter.com/achievingafterschool2026" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;https://givebutter.com/achievingafterschool2026&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;to learn more, reserve your ticket, donate, and celebrate with us!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9235</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:03:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Achieving Afterschool Celebration 10/21/2026 5:00 PM - 10/21/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Mark your calendars for October 21, 2026! Join us for a fun evening of conversation, raffle prizes, and impactful speakers as we celebrate the learning and growth of our students with the community members who have helped make that work possible. Visit our event website at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://givebutter.com/achievingafterschool2026" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;https://givebutter.com/achievingafterschool2026&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;to learn more.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9041</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:55:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business After Business 10/22/2026 4:30 PM - 10/22/2026 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;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,&amp;nbsp;all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to&amp;nbsp;win door prizes donated by members.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hosting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Are you a member interested in hosting a Business After Business? Please contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:events@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Business%20After%20Business%20Host%20Interest"&gt;events@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400 for more information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes on Thursday, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 22&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;strong&gt; at noon&lt;/strong&gt;. For registration questions, please contact&amp;nbsp;DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:chamber@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=BAB%20-%20Registration%20Question"&gt;chamber@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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&amp;nbsp;as a guest. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:membership@arlingtonchamber.org"&gt;membership@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8993</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 10 AM 10/24/2026 10:00 AM - 10/24/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar, held VIRTUALLY&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9259</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:44:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 7 PM 10/28/2026 7:00 PM - 10/28/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar, held VIRTUALLY&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Randy@thewicg.com" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;Randy@thewicg.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9260</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:56:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Roundtable: How to Generate Free Customer Leads from Google 10/28/2026 12:00 Noon - 10/28/2026 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Chamber&amp;#39;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.&amp;nbsp;The forum is applicable to a variety of businesses and employee levels, from front-line customer service to owners.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="margin:0in;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This Month&amp;#39;s Topic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;How to Generate Free Customer Leads from Google&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="margin:0in;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Presented by Ex Pow-anpongkul with &lt;a href="https://arlingtonbuyback.com/" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;Arlington Buyback&lt;/a&gt;, this session breaks down a practical, low-cost approach to getting a local business in front of potential customers on Google without running ads. It focuses on clear, actionable steps rather than theory or technical jargon. Topics include setting up and optimizing a Google Business Profile, and how to create simple, targeted web pages (not blog posts) that show up when local customers search for exactly what you offer. Attendees will follow a simple checklist and have time to ask questions about applying these methods to their own business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agenda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;11:55 a.m.: Zoom Room Opens&lt;br /&gt;
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Presentation&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zoom Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Attendees will receive a Zoom meeting link in their registration confirmation email.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interested in Presenting?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are interested in becoming a speaker for one of our Small Business Roundtables, please review the program &lt;a href="https://arlingtonchamber.egnyte.com/dl/MqWvCrqBppcQ"&gt;guidelines&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://arlingtonchamber.egnyte.com/dl/9mcHbJPJvH4R"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;and submit a proposed topic with a one paragraph summary description to &lt;a href="mailto:eventsassoc@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Small%20Business%20Round%20Table%20Proposal%20"&gt;eventsassoc@arlingtonchamber.org.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;For registration questions, please contact&amp;nbsp;DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:chamber@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=SBRT%20-%20Registration%20Question"&gt;chamber@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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&amp;nbsp;as a guest. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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, Vice President of Membership,&amp;nbsp;at &lt;a href="mailto:membership@arlingtonchamber.org"&gt;membership@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thank You to Our Sponsor!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grand Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://wacif.org/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=5550" style="height: 105px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9010</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:07:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Pike Lunch Club: Columbia Pike Documentary Project 10/28/2026 12:00 Noon - 10/28/2026 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;section data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-6a6c4792-1f28-83ea-bfd6-125e710bc4e4-0" data-turn-id-container="request-6a6c4792-1f28-83ea-bfd6-125e710bc4e4-0" dir="auto"&gt;
&lt;p data-end="271" data-start="60"&gt;On the Pike, you&amp;#39;ll find one of the most vibrant and diverse food scenes in Arlington &amp;mdash; home to dozens of international, locally owned restaurants that each help shape the culture and character of our community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="478" data-start="273"&gt;Columbia Pike&amp;#39;s Monthly Lunch Club brings neighbors, business owners, and community leaders together to share ideas, build connections, and support the incredible restaurants that make the Pike so special.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="960" data-start="480"&gt;This month, we&amp;#39;re heading to Thai Square for a special presentation from the &lt;strong data-end="601" data-start="557"&gt;Columbia Pike Documentary Project (CPDP)&lt;/strong&gt;. Join us as we explore the rich history, people, and places that have shaped Columbia Pike through photographs, stories, and firsthand accounts. Learn how CPDP preserves the Pike&amp;#39;s unique character and celebrates the generations of residents, businesses, and community leaders who have helped make this corridor one of Arlington&amp;#39;s most vibrant neighborhoods.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1023" data-start="962"&gt;Come hungry, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1147" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1105"&gt;Proudly sponsored by Washington Workplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/section&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9224</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:10:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women in Business Networking 10/28/2026 5:00 PM - 10/28/2026 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Women in Business Networking Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While Women in Business is centered on uplifitng women in the workplace, all entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals are welcome to attend. Don&amp;#39;t miss this opportunity to grow your network and be part of a community committed to connection and empowerment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hosting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Are you a member interested in hosting a Women in Business Networking event? Please contact &lt;a href="mailto:events@arlingtonchamber.org"&gt;events@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400 for more information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;We have Premier and Patron sponsorship&amp;nbsp;opportunities available for this event. Please review&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&amp;nbsp;our &lt;a href="https://arlingtonchamber.egnyte.com/dl/F5re2kXFiZ"&gt;sponsorship document&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://arlingtonchamber.egnyte.com/dl/cJ4m09PITb"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;or contact Will Mulligan, Membership Engagement Director,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:engagement@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Women%20in%20Business%20Networking%20-%20Sponsorship%20Question"&gt;engagement@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;&amp;nbsp;for more information.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;Registration closes Wednesday, &lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;October 28&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt; at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:chamber@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=WIBN%20-%20Registration%20Question"&gt;chamber@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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&amp;nbsp;as a guest. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:membership@arlingtonchamber.org"&gt;membership@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thank You to Our Sponsors!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grand Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www3.mtb.com/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=6780" style="height: 53px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/nicole-macdonald/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=4380" style="height: 60px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.transurban.com/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=2988" style="height: 86px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Premier Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ladyoctopus.tattoo/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=6742" style="height: 238px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patron Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://barre3.com/studio-locations/arlington"&gt;Barre3 Arlington&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.mstreetbank.com"&gt;MainStreet Bank&lt;/a&gt; |&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mcb.cpa/"&gt;Matthews, Carter &amp;amp; Boyce&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.techpainting.com/"&gt;Tech Painting Co.&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://wacif.org/"&gt;Washington Area Community Investment Fund&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://wacif.org/office-of-womens-initiatives/"&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Office for Women&amp;#39;s Initiatives&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9000</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:41:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nonprofit Forum 10/30/2026 8:30 AM - 10/30/2026 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for our&amp;nbsp;Nonprofit Forum, presented by the Chamber&amp;rsquo;s&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.arlingtonchamber.org/committees.html" target="_blank"&gt;Community Action Committee&lt;/a&gt;. The topic of this forum will be &amp;quot;&lt;strong&gt;AI In The Nonprofit Workplace.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Engage with a timely conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the nonprofit sector. From streamlining operations and strengthening fundraising efforts to improving communications and program delivery, AI is creating new opportunities, while also raising important questions around ethics, risk, and implementation. Hear from experts and nonprofit leaders as they discuss practical strategies and key considerations for organizations navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Panelists&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tom Shannon, Executive Director of &lt;a href="https://phoenixbikes.org/"&gt;Phoenix Bikes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;R. Doug Taylor, Shareholder at &lt;a href="https://www.beankinney.com/"&gt;Bean, Kinney &amp;amp; Korman P.C.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nicholas Wagner, CEO of &lt;a href="https://www.learningjourneyai.com/"&gt;Learning Journey AI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Moderator&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Cash Ashley, Senior Enterprise Account Manager, &lt;a href="https://aws.amazon.com/"&gt;Amazon Web Services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsorship&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Serving as a sponsor&amp;nbsp;is an excellent way to support Arlington&amp;#39;s nonprofits and the betterment of our community, while also promoting your business or organization. To learn more or register as a sponsor, please view our&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://arlingtonchamber.egnyte.com/dl/tdFy3cE75F"&gt;sponsorship document.&lt;/a&gt; For questions, contact Will Mulligan, Member Engagement Director, at (703) 525-2400 or &lt;a href="mailto:engagement@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Nonprofit%20Forum%20-%20Sponsorship%20Question" target="_blank"&gt;engagement@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration closes Wednesday, June 3.&amp;nbsp;&lt;small&gt;&lt;big&gt;For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, DJ Batchelor&amp;nbsp;at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:chamber@arlingtonchamber.org?subject=Nonprofit%20Forum%20-%20Registration%20Question"&gt;chamber@arlingtonchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or (703) 525-2400.&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thank you to our Sponsor!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grand Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1859" style="height: 73px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patron Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.insperity.com"&gt;Insperity&lt;/a&gt; |&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.learningjourneyai.com/about"&gt;Learning Journey AI&lt;/a&gt; |&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/Business-and-Professional-Services/Searle-Business-Solutions,-LLC-7329"&gt;Searle Business Solutions, LLC&lt;/a&gt; |&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.wolcotthillgroup.com/"&gt;Wolcott Hill Group, LLC&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9232</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:38:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 10 AM 10/31/2026 10:00 AM - 10/31/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We know Medicare can feel confusing, but we&amp;rsquo;re here to make it simple. Please join us for a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;free, informative Medicare 101 seminar, held VIRTUALLY&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;designed especially for seniors who want to better understand their healthcare choices. Presented by Paul Randy Philip, Licensed Insurance Agent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;At this seminar, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The basics of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;What coverage options are available to you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;How to avoid common enrollment mistakes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Helpful tips to get the most out of your benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Bring your questions&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll have answers! This session is relaxed, easy to follow, and tailored to help you feel confident about your healthcare decisions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Principal Consultant- Independent Licensed Insurance Agent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;The Washington Insurance Consulting Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;703-879-2423&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:Randy@thewicg.com" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline"&gt;Randy@thewicg.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=9261</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>