Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 5/6/2026 9:00 AM - 5/6/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:53:06 GMT

The Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee will meet Wednesday, May 6 to hold a work session to discuss local business priorities in 2026 that have not yet been covered in meetings so far. This conversation will help inform the Committee as it plans future meetings this year. Members who have suggestions for future meeting topics, speakers, or discussions are encouraged to share them ahead of the meeting by emailing Government Affairs Manager John Musso at advocacy@arlingtonchamber.org.

For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Chamber 101 5/7/2026 3:45 PM - 5/7/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:35:50 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

3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Open Networking

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

Transportation

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

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, May 7. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, 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 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, Vice President of Membership, 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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Young Professionals Happy Hour 5/14/2026 5:00 PM - 5/14/2026 6:30 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:14:24 GMT

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Happy Hour

This Young Professionals Happy Hour is hosted by the Arlington Philharmonic.

This series for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce supports young professionals that work or live in Arlington. The program will engage the next generation of leaders and provide them all with opportunities to develop the skills to be successful leaders in the community. Connecting young professionals with the broader business community aims to deepen their ties, helping our community with workforce development and retention.

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 contact engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, May 14. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.

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.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!

40th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards 5/19/2026 5:30 PM - 5/19/2026 8:30 PM

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:23:53 GMT

Join the Chamber as we recognize outstanding community businesses at the prestigious 40th Annual Best Business Awards. These awards celebrate area businesses that go above and beyond serving their clients to make Arlington a great place to work and live. Awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders who offer a unique approach to the delivery of their goods or services, and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community. For a list of Best Business Award Past Winners, please click here.

Finalists:

Large Business:

AC Hotel Arlington National Landing

Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C.

George Mason University

VHC Health

Nonprofit:

Arlington Free Clinic

Arlington Neighborhood Village

Bridges to Independence

Latinas Leading Tomorrow

Retail:

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

Immigrant Food

MGI Corporate Gifts, LLC

Service:

Alair Homes - Arlington

Elements Massage Pentagon City

Wendroff & Associates, CPA

Agenda

5:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception

6:30 p.m.: Dinner and Awards

Sponsorship

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

Registration

Registration closes Friday, May 8th. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Parking

Complimentary parking is available in the Club lot.

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

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Hall of Fame Sponsor

Large Business of the Year Sponsor

Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh P.C.

Nonprofit of the Year Award

First Citizens Bank

Service Business of the Year Award Sponsor

BizLaunch - Arlington Economic Development

Premier Sponsors

John Marshall Bank | MTFA Architecture | 10 o'clock Club | VHC Health

Benefactor Sponsors

M&T Bank | Rosslyn Business Improvement District | United Bank

Patron Sponsors

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 5/20/2026 9:00 AM - 5/20/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:53:40 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will meet on May 20. We will welcome Moore Hallmark, Vice President and Managing Director for Regional Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Moore will discuss his responsibility in managing the Chamber's Southeastern Region, which includes Virginia, and in managing political and grassroots resources to achieve the U.S. Chamber's policy goals. He will also take questions.

For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Small Business Roundtable: Leading Through Fire: Maintaining Focus and Wellbeing Through Extraordinary Challenges 5/20/2026 12:00 Noon - 5/20/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:04:38 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: Leading Through Fire: Maintaining Focus and Wellbeing Through Extraordinary Challenges

Description

In today's uncertain business climate, small business leaders face extraordinary challenges while managing teams, resources, and their own wellbeing. This interactive session, presented by Karen Marginot, Founder of Clarity Under Pressure, provides practical strategies for sustainable leadership: how to lead yourself and your team through multiple changes and crises without burning out. Learn evidence-based resilience practices, how to communicate difficult truths while maintaining morale, and a simple framework for understanding what sustains and motivates your team. Walk away with actionable tools you can use immediately, whether you manage two people or 20.

Agenda

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

Interested in Presenting?

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

Registration

For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, 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.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Grand Sponsor

Business After Business 5/28/2026 4:30 PM - 5/28/2026 6:30 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:56:32 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.

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, May 28 at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

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.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 6/3/2026 9:00 AM - 6/3/2026 10:00 AM

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:57:27 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will meet on June 3.

For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Breakfast Connection 6/4/2026 8:00 AM - 6/4/2026 9:30 AM

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:28:12 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. Bring plenty of business cards- you'll need them!

Sponsorship

We have multiple Patron sponsorships available for this event. Please review our sponsorship document or contact Will Mulligan, Membership Engagement Director, at engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Agenda

8:00 a.m.: Registration & Open Networking

8:30 a.m.: Program & Speed Networking

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, June 4. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Host Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Patron Sponsor

MainStreet Bank | Tech Painting Co.

Nonprofit Forum 6/5/2026 8:30 AM - 6/5/2026 11:30 AM

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:12:09 GMT

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for our Nonprofit Forum, presented by the Chamber’s Community Action Committee.

Sponsorship

Serving as a sponsor is an excellent way to support Arlington'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 sponsorship document. For questions, contact Will Mulligan, Member Engagement Director, at (703) 525-2400 or engagement@arlingtonchamber.org.

Registration

For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, DJ Batchelor 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.

Thank you to our Sponsor!

Grand Sponsor

Patron Sponsors

Searle Business Solutions, LLC | Wolcott Hill Group, LLC

State of the County & Public Safety Awards 6/11/2026 7:30 AM - 6/11/2026 10:00 AM

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:37:54 GMT

The State of the County & Public Safety Awards is a celebration of Arlington's economic achievements, the community's future, and all who make the area an excellent place to live and work. At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the County’s economic and developmental status from the Arlington County Board Chair. We will also honor our public safety personnel and first responders from Arlington County’s Fire Department, Police Department, Office of Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management, and Office of the Sheriff.

Sponsorship

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

Agenda

7:30 - 8:00 a.m: Registration & Open Networking

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Program and Breakfast

Registration

Registration closes on Tuesday, June 2. For registration questions, please contact Operations Manager, DJ Batchelor at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.

Parking

Complimentary parking is available in the Club lot.

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

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Award Sponsors

Benefactor Sponsors

Patron Sponsors

Apartment and Office Building Association | Elements Massage Pentagon City | Verizon

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 6/17/2026 9:00 AM - 6/17/2026 10:00 AM

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:57:48 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will meet on June 17.

For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Women in Business Networking 6/17/2026 5:00 PM - 6/17/2026 6:30 PM

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:25:21 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.

Hosting

Are you a member interested in hosting a Women in Business Networking event? Please contact cfagerstrom@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for more information.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have Premier and Patron sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please review our sponsorship document or contact Will Mulligan, Membership Engagement Director, engagement@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

Registration

Registration closes Wednesday, June 17 at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

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.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Patron Sponsors

MainStreet Bank | Matthews, Carter & Boyce | Tech Painting Co. | Washington Area Community Investment Fund - Office for Women's Initiatives

Chamber 101 6/18/2026 3:45 PM - 6/18/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:36:28 GMT

Agenda

3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Open Networking

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

Transportation

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, June 18. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, 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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor