Arlington Chamber of Commerce 
 

This Week at Your Chamber  

 
Volume III, Number 3 January 14, 2008
 
In This Issue
Tuscan Villa Raffle
84th Annual Business Gala
SWaM Mentoring Program Kick-Off
 
Dear Meghan,
 

Is your work environment adjusting to the generational gap Communications Councilbetween the new and more mature work force? Attend tomorrow's
Communication Council meeting at 5pm in the Chamber to find out more about this pressing topic and to network with communication professionals.

 

Email Meghan if you plan to attend.
Click here to find out more.

 
Sincerely,
 
Chamber Staff
 
Tuscan Villa Raffle: Get Your Ticket Today!
Tuscan Villa Raffle

This is your chance to be whisked away to beautiful Tuscany! Enjoy Italy's beautiful countryside, food and people. The prize includes accommodations for 4 people for 7 days at a beautiful Italian villa in the ancient hill town of Marciano. We will be selling raffle tickets for only $50 at the Chamber's office and at all events. The winner will be announced at the 84th Annual Arlington Business Gala. Bella Vita!

 

Click here for trip details.
Email Kate for purchasing info.

 
Put on Your Penguin Suit!

Gala Registration 

T

he 84th Annual Arlington Business Gala is fast approaching! Mark your calendars and make your plans early. This is Arlington's best night out, and we want you to be part of this fabulous night of dinner, dancing and our famous Chambertini!

 
The evening begins with our VIP Reception accompanied by the Silent Auction "Sneak Peek", open to sponsors, their guests and our VIP attendees, at 6:00pm. The Gala's elegant cocktail hour and Silent Auction follows, and is open for all at 6:30pm. The night's highlights include open bar; a gourmet, surf and turf, three-course dinner; and plenty of decadent desserts and wine!
 
Guarantee a spot for you and your guests by taking advantage of our remaining sponsorship opportunities. Market your business to more than 300 area business leaders and get noticed! Email Kate for more information.
 
Click here to register and for more information!
 
Business Opportunity Center Reception
SWaM Mentoring Program Kick-Off

Business Development Association Group The  NOVA Community CollegeCommonwealth of Virginia Office of the Governor's Executive Order 33(2006), "Enhancing Opportunities for Small, Women & Minority Owned Businesses", is an initiative to ensure small, women and minority owned businesses (SWaMs) have an equal opportunity to share in state procurement. Encouraged by Executive Order 33, Northern Virginia Community College's Business Opportunity Center (BOC) is pioneering a new SWaM mentoring program.

 
The SWaM Mentoring kick-off reception will offer an opportunity to meet SWaMs in the program and to develop new contacts from state government agencies, non-profits and those in the private sector.
 
When:  Friday January 25
            9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn - Arlington
            4610 North Fairfax Dr.
            Arlington, VA 22203
 

Please RSVP by January 18 to BOC@nvcc.edu or call Chris Tran at 703.933.5057.

Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, non-profit organization of over 1,800 business and professional people committed to the economic and civic well being of the community.

   
Register for Business After Business
Business After Business
is this Thursday, January 17 at the new ROCKLANDS on Washington Blvd. Be there at 5pm to be the first in line for barbecue!
 
 
 Cold Calling Webinar
Is your goal to increase sales for 2008? If so, thie FREE webinar is the perfect tool to teach you how to effectively cold call potential customers.
 

Click here to view our
FREE webinar!

 
 
Donate to the
84th Annual Business Gala Silent Auction!
 

Gala Donation Form
 

Market your business to more than 300 area business leaders and get noticed!
Click here to download a donation form.
 
Committee Meetings
All committee meetings are open to Chamber members and held in the Chamber Board Room unless otherwise indicated.
 
*1/15
Communications Council
5:00pm
 
*1/18
Board Meeting
11:45am


*Lebanese Taverna - Tysons Corner

 
*1/23
Education & Workforce Development
4:00pm
 
*1/25
Government Affairs & Economic Development
8:00am


 

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