Chamber Connections - Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Volume I | Number 2 | October 16, 2003  
   
Annual Corporate Sponsors
Buck & Associates, Inc.
Comcast
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Crescent Resources/Potomac Yard
SRA International, Inc.
Virginia Commerce Bank
 
Events

The Breakfast Connection benefits you!
All it takes is fifteen seconds to get your point across! At the Breakfast Connection you have an eclectic group of professionals looking to utilize Chamber business. The allotted time in the morning will allow you to get your point across whether it is with a catchy phrase, a mantra, or a demonstration. Don't forget to bring brochures, business cards, flyers pertaining to your organization to hand out and make the morning the best part of your Thursday!

Breakfast Connection
Thursday, November 13
7:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn Ballston
4610 Fairfax Drive
Register now

Join us for a great Networking Opportunity!
The Chamber's monthly Business After Business (BAB) functions are the perfect way to relax and network with fellow and potential Chamber members. Once a month the BAB is held at a local Arlington establishment where members learn more about the member hosting the event and get the chance to meet new people while networking.
This month's host is Tutto Bene Restaurant. They offer h
omemade Northern Italian food. Casual family fine dining. New dining room exquisitely decorated with burgundy walls, spectacular white Italiancolumns, French windows, and a hand carved mahogany wood bar. We look forward to seeing you this month!

Business After Business
Thursday, November 20
5:00 p.m.
Tutto Bene Restaurant
501 North Randolph Street
Arlington
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Last Chance.

Huge three-Chamber networking extravaganza!
Business After Business
Thursday, October 23
5:00 p.m.
Cherry Blossom Riverboat
Cameron and Union Streets
Alexandria, VA.
Register now
Must pre-register. No walk-ins accepted.
$35.00 members/$45.00 non-members.

 
News
  • "Evening of Giving" tickets available. The Chamber Scholarship Program will participate in the Fashion Centre's "Evening of Giving" event. The event will be held on Sunday, November 23 from 7 - 11pm. Only ticket holders will be able to enter the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. If you are interested in purchasing ticket(s) for $8.00 please contact the Chamber office. The Scholarship Program will retain $6.00 and the Fashion Centre will retain the other $2.00 for the Simon Youth Foundation.
  • The new Arlington County Visitor's Center will open on October 22 with a 9:00am ceremony. For more information click here.
  • Hurricane Disaster Relief Available. If you suffered losses during the recent hurricane, you may be eligible for assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration. The SBA provides economic injury loans available for working capital. For eligibility information and filing an application call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit FEMA or SBA websites. Self-employed persons not covered by regular unemployment benefits may also investigate potential benefits at the nearest Virginia Unemployment office, 5520 Cherokee Avenue, Alexandria or by calling (703) 813-1300. The deadline for this opportunity is Friday, October 24 th .
  • Celebrate "America's Promise" during American Education Week. Arlington Chamber members are invited to join with businesses and communities across the nation in November to celebrate American Education Week (Nov.16 - 22) and recognize the educators and school staffs that help our children achieve and succeed. This year's theme, "Great Public Schools for Every Child-America's Promise," underscores the goal of our community and of the Arlington Public Schools. Please click here for further information.
  • Looking for a new way to meet more members? Join the Ambassador Committee! The Ambassador committee serves as a networking group that mentors new and renewing members to encourage participation in the Chamber. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Leanne King.
  • Thank you to everyone who played in the Chamber's World Series on Wednesday, October 15 th ! And thanks go to our host, WETA ; and to Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority and Schakolad Chocolate Factory for the great prizes!

 
 
Save the Date

e-Council Tech-E Awards
Thursday, November 6
Sheraton National Hotel
Sponsored by LM&O Advertising

  80th Annual Winter Gala
Saturday, January 17
Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City
     

79th Annual Meeting
Friday, December 5
Sheraton National Hotel
Register now

Sponsored by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

   
 
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