Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 6/4/2025 9:00 AM - 6/4/2025 10:00 AM

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:17:26 GMT

On June 4, the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome Gregory Potts, Virginia Government Relations Officer at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Gregory will provide updates on Metro issues such as funding and policies and take questions from our members.

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

Equality in Business: A Pride Month Breakfast Connection 6/5/2025 8:00 AM - 6/5/2025 9:30 AM

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:03:32 GMT

Start your day right with a vibrant mix of great food and even better connections. Our signature speed networking format gives you the chance to meet a variety of DC- area professionals, exchange business cards, and build valuable relationships – all before your workday begins. For June only, we’re thrilled to partner with the Equality Chamber of Commerce, a driving force for LGBTQIA+ economic empowerment in the DMV. ECCDC supports queer-owned businesses, uplifts professionals of all identities, and advocates for those who have faced systemic barriers in the workplace and marketplace. 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

Transportation

Limited free parking is available in the parking lot directly across the street from the Pub. Metered street parking is available throughout the neighborhood on 22nd and 23rd Streets, as well as in the parking lot directly behind the Pub on S. Eads and 22nd St.. The venue is also accessible via Crystal City Metro Station (Blue & Yellow lines).

Registration

Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, June 4th. 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 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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Patron Sponsors

Verizon | Northwest Federal Credit Union

Ally Businesses

CFO Services Group | Digital Recollections | Jamie Nicholas Printing & Graphics | MGI Corporate Gifts LLC

Chamber 101 6/5/2025 3:45 PM - 6/5/2025 5:00 PM

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:13:27 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, June 5. 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, 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

Narcan Training Session with AARI 6/10/2025 2:30 PM - 6/10/2025 3:30 PM

Wed, 21 May 2025 20:27:29 GMT

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Foundation for a free training on how to recognize and response to an opioid overdose.

Led by Narcan Trainer Jim Dooley with the Arlington Addiction and Recovery Initiative, this session will teach the methods for recognizing an opioid overdose, and how to use Naloxone (Narcan) to help reverse an overdose. There will also be time for questions on addiction and opioid overdoses. Following training, attendees can receive Narcan.

The training session will be at the Arlington Chamber office. This event is free for Chamber members, but registration is required. Please register by Monday, June 9 at 12:00 p.m.

While this session is for Chamber members, community members are encouraged to check Arlington County's Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative for more information about Naloxone (Narcan) use, information about opioid overdoses, and future community training events.

Business After Business 6/12/2025 4:30 PM - 6/12/2025 6:30 PM

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:03:24 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, June 12 at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Parking and Transportation

There are two 24-hour parking garages located within The Crossing at Clarendon available for attendees. Main entrances are located at 1201 N Fillmore St. and 1303 N Fillmore St, with additional entry accessible from Clarendon Blvd and The Loop. The first three hours of parking are free, then is $8 an hour after that.

Life Time is also located a short walk from the Clarendon Metro station on the Orange/Silver line. Bike storage is also available.

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

Nonprofit Forum: Landscape of Human Services in Arlington 6/13/2025 9:00 AM - 6/13/2025 11:00 AM

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:40:10 GMT

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

Topic

Landscape of Human Services in Arlington

Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.: Registration and Open Networking

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Program, Q&A, and Small Group Discussions

Opening Remarks

Brian Marroquin, Director of Grants and Initiatives, Arlington Community Foundation

Panelists

Lesley E. Daigle, CEO, Arlington Free Clinic

Anita Friedman, Director, Arlington County's Department of Human Services

Charlie Meng, CEO, Arlington Food Assistance Center

Fraser Murdoch, CEO, Bridges to Independence

Moderator

Patrick Phillippi, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Amazon

Transportation

On site parking is avaliable for $20. The venue is also located near the Crystal City Metro stop on the yellow and blue lines. Uitilize SpotHero for alternatives near by.

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

Registration closes Wednesday, June 11. 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 Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Community Champion

Premier Sponsors

Hedgeman Law Firm | Supporting Strategies - Northern Virginia

Patron Sponsors

Marketing Partner

Leadership Center of Arlington

Arlington Child Care Alliance Kick-Off 6/16/2025 8:30 AM - 6/16/2025 1:00 PM

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:47:20 GMT

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce Foundation is excited to announce the Arlington Child Care Alliance Kick-Off. The Arlington Child Care Alliance is a bold, community-driven inititave focused on creating meaningful solutions to meet Arlington's evolving child care needs.

This event on Monday, June 16 will bring together community leaders, business owners, and child care providers to explore actionable strategies that support working parents, strengthen local businesses, and enhance child care accessibility and affordability in Arlington.

Pre-Registration is closed but attendees are welcome to come to the event and register at the door.

Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Networking

9:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Program

Questions

For questions about this event or the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Foundation, please contact Events and Programs Director, Andra Popescu at events@arlingtonchamber.org or 703-525-2400.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 6/18/2025 9:00 AM - 6/18/2025 10:00 AM

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:17:51 GMT

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome Erika Moore, Assistant County Manager for Engagement and Communications. Erika will be presenting updates on communication efforts from the County relevant to the business community, and will be taking questions from our members.

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 6/18/2025 5:00 PM - 6/18/2025 6:30 PM

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:44:41 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 18 at noon. 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!

Co-Grand Sponsors

Patron Sponsors

Focus Data Solutions | Tech Painting Co. | Northwest Federal Credit Union | Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Small Business Roundtable: Business Finance Basics 6/25/2025 12:00 Noon - 6/25/2025 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:31:12 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: Business Finance Basics

Description

Learn key elements of business finance basics with Iram Sikander, Vice President at Truist. Topics include how to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your business, hire employees, and understand insurance for your business. We’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.

Agenda

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

Zoom Details

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

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.

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 Sponsor!

Premier Sponsor

Supporting Strategies - Northern Virginia

State of the County & Public Safety Awards 6/26/2025 7:30 AM - 6/26/2025 10:00 AM

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:42:31 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, Office of the Sheriff, and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority who have exemplified extraordinary heroic actions and exceptional performance of their duties.This year's Public Safety Awards will be presented by Victoria Sanchez of ABC 7.

Sponsorship

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

Agenda

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

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

Registration

Registration closes on Friday, June 20. 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

Keynote Sponsor

Award Sponsors

Benefactor Sponsors

Patron Sponsors

AT&T | Alair Homes - Arlington | Elements Massage Pentagon City | OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church