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Dear Meghan,
 ABBIES
Nominations
The
Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Arlington Economic
Development Commission (AED) are accepting ABBIES nominations
today, March 31 through April 9. The
13th Annual ABBIES Awards ceremony will be held
Tuesday, May 13 from 7:30-9:30am at the
Sheraton National Hotel.
The Awards are designed to recognize the
achievements and contributions of
Arlington commerce, acknowledging the
exceptional efforts of our local economy. The prestigious
ABBIES awards are presented to those businesses that
consistently provide outstanding quality of service and
products, have achieved significant growth or stability over
the lifetime of their business and display industry
leadership. Environmentally friendly businesses are also
honored at the ABBIES with a "Green ABBIE" to assist and
encourage businesses to protect our environment and reduce
energy needs.
Sincerely,
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Your Opinion Counts:
Business & Commercial Tax Fees
There is still time to
inform the
County Board on how the tax and fee increases in the budget
proposed by the County Manager affect your business. The
Sun Gazette covered the tax rate hearing last week at
which representatives of the Chamber and the business
community testified before the County Board.
Click here to read the article.
We urge you to be proactive and share your opinions with the
County Board. It is important that the members of the County
Board hear from the business community.
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Valor Awards: Honoring Arlington's Heroes
Join the
Chamber in honoring the heroic actions and exceptional
performance of Arlington County's Police, Fire, Sheriff and
Office of Emergency Management departments at our annual Valor
Awards. Thank these outstanding people who protect Arlington
and its visitors. These individuals make our community a safe,
great place to work and live! The ceremony will be held
Tuesday, April 15 at the Koran Room,
Fort Myer Officers' Club from 11:30am-2:00pm.
Click here to register! |
WANTED: Participants for
Volunteer Arlington Day - Earth Day April 22
Mark your calendars and
register now for the ninth annual Volunteer Arlington Day
-- an annual tradition that engages Chamber members in
rewarding half-day service projects throughout the community.
Volunteers are needed
for weekday projects on Earth Day -- Tuesday, April 22
from 1:00-4:00pm. Alternatively, projects will also take place
on Saturday, April 19 from 8:30am-1:00pm.
Individuals and groups of all sizes are encouraged to
sign-up. They'll be matched with a fun, hands-on project --
from painting, to landscaping an area park, to sorting food
for the hungry. Participants will receive a free Volunteer
Arlington Day t-shirt and information about ongoing volunteer
opportunities...not to mention the personal satisfaction that
comes from working as a team and giving back.
HOW BUSINESSES and NON-PROFITS
CAN PARTICIPATE:
The Chamber's Community Action Committee is currently seeking
NON-PROFIT CHAMBER MEMBERS to supply hands-on volunteer
projects on April 19 and April 22.
Click here for a non-profit sign up
sheet.
Additionally, we need
enthusiastic
volunteers (teams or individuals) who would like to
be matched with a Chamber-sponsored community project.
Click here for a volunteer registration
form.
Click here to volunteer on Earth Day,
April 22.
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GOLDEN Opportunity!
After 2 years, there
are finally advertising slots open on our homepage. If you
would like to take advantage of this rare opportunity to reach
over a 1/4 million people yearly with a homepage rotating
banner ad, contact Communications Manager
Meghan Cahill immediately! Become one of
the five on our homepage!
Email Meghan for further information and
to reserve your banner ad today!
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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.
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TRD Networking Rally Thursday!
TRD Volunteers, join us April 3 at
Brighton Gardens of Arlington from 5-6pm for food, fun & prizes
while networking with your fellow campaign volunteers! This FREE
event is a great way to get ideas and tips on how to improve
your TRD strategy.
Register Today!
For TRD Volunteers ONLY!
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The
2008 Total Resource Development (TRD) Campaign is in full swing.
In the first two weeks of the campaign, volunteers have already
raised $22,383 toward the goal of $250,000!
Click here
to visit the TRD website for more information
or
click here
to email Kate Roche with questions.
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SMART START:
A Bright Idea!
Want to learn how to MAXIMIZE your investment with the
Chamber? Join us at the Chamber on Tuesday, April 8 from
7:45-9:00am to get the tools you need to succeed with your
membership!
Register Today! |
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Committee Meetings
All committee meetings are
open to Chamber members and held in the
Chamber Board Room
unless otherwise indicated.
*4/7
Ambassador
Committee
4:30pm
*4/9
Executive
Committee
8:00am
*4/10
Higher
Education Council
Find Out More! |
2008 Annual
Corporate Sponsors
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