102nd Annual Arlington Business Gala

2/21/2026
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202
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Join us as we celebrate at the Chamber’s 102nd Annual Arlington Business Gala. This event is a celebration of business in Arlington and serves as the Chamber's largest fundraiser, helping us continue our mission of cultivating connections, shaping policies, and empowering Arlington's economic future. You won’t want to miss our spectacular silent auction, dinner, dancing, premium networking, and fun.

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.

Silent Auction

This auction is open to anyone, whether or not you are attending the Gala on February 21. Visit our auction page here to view everything avaliable and make your bids!

The Best of Raffle

The Arlington Business Gala raffle prize is the very best item in the Gala’s Live Auction - according to you! The winner can select the Live Auction item of their choice. Raffle tickets are $50 with only 200 tickets available. You do not have to be present to win. Purchase tickets here! The items in the best of Raffle are:

-Three Be My Guest certificates available at any of the 25 brands in the Hilton portfolio & 50,000 American Airlines Advantage miles (Courtesy of Hilton and American Airlines)

-Two Wizards Basketball Courtside Seats for February 22nd or April 9th (Courtesy of Shy Pahlevani)

-10 Nights at Antigua Hammock Cove Antigua (Courtesy of Elite Island Resorts)

-One-Week stay in a Two-bedroom, Two Bath Condo in Rehoboth Beach (Courtesy of Jamie Nicholas and Joy Laramie)

-A Washington Capitals Team Autograph Jersey and Two Lower-Level Tickets to a 2026 Regular Season Game (Courtsey of Monumental Sports & Entertainment)

Registration

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

Please note this is an adult business event, and all guests must be at least 21 years of age.

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

Attire

Black tie preferred. Vintage Hollywood inspiration encouraged.

Parking

Complimentary valet parking is available at the hotel for all attendees during the event. Self-parking located in the mall parking garage is not valid for complimentary parking. We encourage all attendees to make plans to travel home safely.

Overnight Accommodations

Attendees wishing to make an evening of Arlington’s Best Night Out can book a room at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City with our special room rate of $219 + taxes and fees. To book, call 1-800-422-2410 and reference the group name Arlington Chamber of Commerce Gala. Booking under this special block rate is open until January 30, 2026.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor