August 28 - September 1   Tuesday, August 29 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala Committee 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom Wednesday, August 30 Community Action Committee 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Animal Welfare League of Arlington Small Business Roundtable: Lending Prep 101 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Virtual Thursday, August 31 Business After Business 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. AWS Skills Center VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   Business After Business Thursday, August 31 | 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. | AWS Skills Center Join the Chamber at our Business After Business this Thursday! 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 double the chance to win our $3,000 cash jackpot this month. REGISTER Photo by Alex Sakes 8th Annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit Recap Leaders from across the region came together at Marymount University - Ballston Center last week for the 8th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit featuring regional elected officials from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. The elected officials discussed commercial office vacancy, affordable housing, Metro transportation, child care, and economic and workforce development. Following the panel discussion, U.S. Senator Mark Warner delivered the keynote address, discussing his efforts in the U.S. Senate to affect policy regarding home ownership, transportation, and investments into human capital. A full recap of the event can be found in our press release. View photos from the event in our Facebook album. Grand Sponsor Presenting Sponsor Young Professionals Series: Professional Development Tuesday, September 12 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Crystal City Sports Pub This event focuses on the Chamber’s pillar of Professional Development and will provide Young Professionals with avenues to explore individual leadership skills both personally and professionally. Ann Rosser, Principal with Finding Resolution Consulting will present a program featuring an interactive “mini assessment” that will provide some insight into your personal leadership style! After the program, there will be a Professional Development Fair with representatives who can provide insight into educational opportunities to expand your career to the next level! We encourage our Chamber members to share this event with the young professionals in their network. REGISTER Grand Sponsor Small Business Roundtable: Lending Prep 101 Wednesday, August 30 | 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Virtual The Chamber's free monthly Small Business Roundtable is an important educational and networking opportunity for small businesses. This month, attendees will learn how to find lenders, learn what lenders need to fulfill requirements and which documents you will need to prepare. What are all the considerations and lending products available and what does your small business need to fulfill your unique goals? Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) Small Business Relationship Manger, Eric Alston will discuss the steps every business owner should take to make their business eligible for small business loan financing. REGISTER Grand Sponsor Premier Sponsor Chamber 101 Thursday, September 7 | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | Chamber Boardroom Make the most of your Chamber membership! Chamber 101 is a free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members. 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, learn new networking tips and expand your membership potential at Chamber 101! REGISTER   Annual Corporate Sponsors   Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email   Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!