Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ This Week at a Glance: December 30 - January 3 Chamber office closed from Monday, December 30 - Wednesday, January 1 Friday, January 3 · Sustainability Committee Meeting · 9:00-10:00 a.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce - VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Directions Visit Our Events Calendar Calling All Small Businesses! Promote your business before the workday begins at the Breakfast Connection: Small Business Focused event on Thursday, January 9, at the Residence Inn by Marriott, Rosslyn. This event is focused on helping small businesses access the resources they need for great success. Tara Palacios, Director of BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development, will discuss the resources available to small businesses in Arlington. The Breakfast Connection events provide attendees the opportunity to bring their business to the table while enjoying a delicious breakfast with other Chamber members and prospective members. Focused on roundtable networking, participants get the chance to exchange business cards, develop new prospects, and share their 60-second pitch with each table. This serves as a popular networking event for our membership. Don’t wait to register for this event as spots fill up quickly. Registration includes a full buffet breakfast with coffee, tea, and juice. Tara Palacios, Director of BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development REGISTER HERE! Grand Sponsor Coming Soon! SMART Start Wednesday, January 8 4:00-5:15 p.m. Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom A free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, SMART Start 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 SMART Start! REGISTER HERE! Grand Sponsor Premier Sponsor Small Business Roundtable Wednesday, January 22 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Arlington Chamber of Commerce - VIDA Fitness Boardroom This month’s Small Business Roubdtable topic is “How Small Business Owners Can Avoid Costly Mistakes,” presented by Jay Reiner, CPA, PLLC. During the presentation, Reiner will discuss things to consider to help businesses maintain accounting records and save tax money. This presentation is specifically helpful for small business owners, W-2 employees, or independent contractors for financial record keeping and tax requirements. Not taking care of these details can be costly, but Reiner will demonstrate how to avoid accounting mistakes. The roundtable is free to members but space is limited and registration is requested. REGISTER HERE! Grand Sponsor 5 Ways Business Owners Can Create a Tax-Efficient 2020 By Ashley Miller, Halt, Buzas & Powell As 2019 ends, business owners should begin formulating their tax strategy for 2020. While giving the IRS a cut of company revenue isn’t optional, the way you approach business finances can make a significant difference in the amount you pay. Some tax savings strategies are no-brainers, but others may be less obvious...To continue reading, view our blog. Contribute to the Chamber Blog! Writing for the Chamber Blog is an excellent way to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. This is a free opportunity, available exclusively to Chamber members. You can get started on your post by downloading the Chamber Blog Guidelines and Blog Template. Contact Morgan Mentzer, Communications Coordinator, at [email protected]. Share Your Thoughts on the Metro BOS Study Metro is requesting your feedback on several preliminary concepts to improve reliability, meet future Metro rider’s demands, and better serve customers on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. The concepts, part of the two-year Blue/Orange/Silver Capacity and Reliability Study (BOS Study), include a range of infrastructure improvements and service alternatives to address both short- and long-term needs. For more details about the study, see the website at wmata.com/BOSstudy, and provide your feedback on the preliminary concepts and suggest ideas through an online survey. If you’re interested in viewing more materials about the study, click here to view a presentation and here to download the informational boards. The survey is available through January 6. 2019 Annual Corporate Sponsors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!