January 8 - 12

Monday, January 8

Ambassador Committee Meeting

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Virtual

Tuesday, January 9

Membership Development Committee Meeting

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, January 10

Executive Committee Meeting

8:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Virtual

Less than a month until the 100th

Annual Arlington Business Gala

Saturday, January 27 | 6:30-11:30 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

Grand Sponsor

Join us for a celebration of business in Arlington that serves as the Chamber's largest fundraiser, helping us continue our mission of strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live, and do business in Arlington. You won’t want to miss our spectacular silent auction, dinner, live music, dancing, and premium networking.

The silent auction is live and open for bids to anyone, whether or not you are attending the Gala on January 27. Silent auction items include tropical vacations, restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, gift baskets, and more!

Raffle tickets are also on sale for your chance to win the best of the best from the auction items. The winner will pick from our live auction items. No more than 100 raffle tickets will be sold. You do not need to present to win. To purchase a raffle ticket, use the link below.

Arlington Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Available

The Arlington Community Foundation has made 100+ scholarships available to Arlington students. Students have an opportunity to compete for around $600,000 in student aid for the coming school year. Scholarships provide financial assistance to Arlington students who demonstrate financial need, academic merit, and community leadership. Applications are due by February 5.

This includes two Rich Doud Arlington Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, named after longtime Arlington Chamber of Commerce president and civic leader Rich Doud, awarded annually and distributed by the Arlington Community Foundation.

Please share with students you know.

Join the Century Club

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exclusive Century Club, a distinguished circle of members committed to making a profound impact on our community, in support of the Chamber's 100th Anniversary in 2024. Join us as the Arlington Chamber of Commerce celebrates a century of unwavering dedication to our mission.

Membership in the Century Club is available for $1,000 and limited to 100 members.

Benefits Include:

   • The company's name will be included on a special

     Century Club page on the Chamber website.

   • Century Club members will be recognized on

      the Chamber’s social media channels.

   • Century Club members will be recognized at

     Chamber events throughout the year.

   • And more.

For more information about Century Club contact Will Mulligan, Membership Engagement Director at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400 ext. 201

Join Us for Chamber Day at the Capitol

January 17, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. | Omni Richmond Hotel

Join state, local, and regional Chamber members and other business leaders from around the Commonwealth for Chamber Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. After the formal program, the Arlington Chamber will be setting up meetings with all five members of our County’s General Assembly delegation in the afternoon. Afterward, meet more than 500 members of the business community, policymakers, and state, local, and regional chamber leaders from around the Commonwealth at the evening Old Dominion Assembly Legislative Reception.



Use the link below to register for this event. Once registered, please email Government Affairs Manager, John Musso at [email protected] in order to be added to the Arlington Chamber event list and for the General Assembly delegation meetings.

Business After Business

January 18, 2024 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | VIDA Fitness

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.