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Community Involvement
The
Chamber and its membership recognize the importance of
staying active in the community where its members do
business. Through this involvement, the Chamber is able
to keep a hands-on approach to affecting positive
outcomes in the community. Get involved and join a committee!
Chamber Scholarship Fund
The Chamber's Scholarship Fund provides financial
assistance to several Arlington high school students
each year. Funding is provided through the generosity of
Chamber members. Click
here to donate.
Changing Places
The Education and Workforce Development Committee
and the Arlington Public Schools sponsor "Changing
Places" during American Education Week.
Participants from the business community spend time
"Changing Places" by observing, shadowing and
interacting with school personnel. School administrators
will visit your location to exchange ideas and meet
associates within your organizations. For more
information, Click
here.
Leadership
Arlington
Leadership Arlington is a vibrant, growing organization
established in 1998 by the Arlington Chamber of
Commerce. Its mission is to enlighten, inspire and
connect leaders to strengthen the Arlington community.
Leadership Arlington fosters a sense of community that
motivates participants to become involved in Arlington's
future. The organization creates an infrastructure
that will insure an ongoing source of trained leaders in
our community by focusing on the application of
leadership skills in a unique environment. The
current membership consists of almost 300 leaders in the
Arlington community from the business, non-profit, and
public sectors - and represents over 180 organizations.
Volunteer Arlington Day
Each year the Chamber's Community Action Committee
coordinates Volunteer Arlington Day. This event connects
the Arlington business community to member non-profits
for a day of dedicated service. For more
information on this event, click
here.
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