Chamber in the News

Welcome to the Arlington Chamber's Newsroom. Here you can find all of the latest news about the Arlington Chamber of Commerce's events and happenings.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Communications Coordinator
communications@arlingtonchamber.org
(703) 525-2400 ext 205
Latest Chamber News:
5-Cent Plastic Bag Tax Coming to Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax (DCist September 20, 2021)
Arlington, Alexandria Adopt Five-Cent Tax on Plastic Bags (WDVM September 19, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: The Ransomeware Pandemic that COVID Started (Patch.com September 15, 2021)
County to Study ways of Making Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas Permanent (ARLnow.com September 15, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: Joining the Chamber Staff (Patch.com September 1, 2021)
Chamber CEO Garners Statewide Leadership Post (Sun Gazette September 1, 2021)
​Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Names Chair-Elect (Virginia Business August 30, 2021)
Local Leaders Pat Themselves on Back for COVID Response (Sun Gazette August 27, 2021)
Northern Virginia Leaders Highlight Affordable Housing, Transportation (InsideNOVA August 26, 2021)
Region Leaders Gather to Talk Housing, COVID (Loudon Now August 24, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: The Importance of Physical and Mental Health in A Post-COVID World (Patch.com August 18, 2021)
People to Meet: Area Networking Events (Prince William Living August 17, 2021)
Our Man in Arlington (Falls Church News-Press August 13, 2021)
COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Focus of NoVA Business Summit (Patch.com August 10, 2021)
Morning Notes: Chamber Supports Langston Blvd Plan (ARLnow.com August 5, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: Interning at the Chamber (Patch.com August 4, 2021)
Columbia Pike Advocacy Group Moving Confidently to Future (Sun Gazette August 2, 2021)
Arlington Chamber Sets Revised Date for Annual Gala (Sun Gazette August 2, 2021)
Leadership Arlington Class of 2022 Announced (Sun Gazette July 22, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: Chamber Relaunches New and Improved Job Board (Patch.com July 21, 2021)
Arlington Chamber Sets Dates for Restaurant Week (Sun Gazette July 15, 2021)
Nonprofit Forum: Understanding Your Nonprofit Organization's Financial Health (ARLnow.com July 7, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: Building a Resilient Workforce (Patch.com July 7, 2021) 
County Unveils Way for Eateries to Keep Their Outdoor Seating, For Now (ARLnow.com July 1, 2021)
Business Organizations to Host Elected Leaders in Forum (Sun Gazette June 25, 2021)
Largest Business Advocacy Groups in Greater D.C. (Washington Business Journal June 25, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: 6 Tips for Effective Social Media Marketing on a Shoestring Budget (Patch.com June 23, 2021)
Arlington Chamber to Resume Business After Business Events In-Person (BOLLYINSIDE June 20, 2021)
Arlington Chamber to Resume In-Person 'Business After Business' Events (Sun Gazette June 17, 2021)
Arlington Firefighters, EMTs Honored by Arlington Chamber of Commerce (Arlington County June 17, 2021) 
Surprising Experience Awaits Patrons of Ballston's Art WHINO (Patch.com June 16, 2021)
Newsroom: Arlington County Board Chair Calls for Era of Recovery and Renewal in Annual State of the County Address (Patch.com June 16, 2021)
De Ferranti Highlights Economic Recovery, Honors Local Heroes in State of County Speech (ARLnow.com June 16, 2021)
Arlington County First Responders Honored with Valor and Life-Saving Awards (WJLA June 16, 2021)
Arlington County Board Chair Calls for Era of Recovery and Renewal in Annual State of the County Address (Arlington County June 15, 2021)
Life Soon to Be a Beach for a Chamber Stalwart (Sun Gazette June 11, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: Staying or Getting Active Post Pandemic (Patch.com June 9, 2021)
Tickets Available for State of the County & Public Safety Awards (Sun Gazette June 6, 2021)
County Board Hopefuls Call for Small Business Supports, Budget Audits (ARLnow.com May 26, 2021)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Blog: Why Web Accessibility Matters to Your Business (Patch.com May 26, 2021)
Another Independent is Running for Arlington County Board (ARLnow.com May 20, 2021)
Traffic is Starting to Rebound, Will Look Different Post-Pandemic (FOX 5 DC May 18, 2021)
DC Deputy Mayor Gives a "Return to Work" Timeline, That Could Impact the Region (Fox 5 DC May 4, 2021)
"RĀKO Coffee" Expected to Open Soon in Courthouse (ARLNnow.com May 4, 2021)
Arlington Chamber Notes (The Arlington Connection, April 28,2021)
Arlington Chamber Details Best Business Nominees (Sun Gazette April 24, 2021)
Chamber Preps State of the County, Public Safety Awards (Sun Gazette April 22, 2021)
Residents Prevail in Discussion of Grocery Store at Pentagon Row (ARLNow.com April 20, 2021)
Chamber Sets Date for County Board Debate (Sun Gazette, April 16, 2021)
Arlington Chamber Plans Hybrid Best Business Awards (Sun Gazette, April 6, 2021)
Upcoming Summit to Focus on Women Entrepreneurs (Sun Gazette, April 2, 2021)
Work Group May Set Stage For More Conversation of Trees (Virginia Public Radio, March 19, 2021)
"Mixed Drinks To Go" Extended for Another Year  (Virginia Public Radio, March 19, 2021)
The Missing Middle  (Arlington Magazine, March 1, 2021)
Senators announce bill to renew federal funding for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Transportation Today, February 24, 2021)
Local Chambers of Commerce Voice Support for 495 NEXT Project (Tysons Reporter, February 10, 2021)
Arlington Chamber to Host Post-Session Legislative Breakfast (InsideNova, February 4, 2021)
Arlington is Well Positioned for an Economic Recovery, Say Local Experts (ARLnow, January 14, 2021)
Progressive Voice: Want Equity in Higher Education? Look In Our Own Backyard (ARLnow.com, December 14, 2020)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce Taps Its Leadership Team for 2021 (Sun Gazette, December 14, 2020)
Arlington, F.C. Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast Connections (Falls Church News Press, December 2, 2020)
Biz Talk: A "2020 Welcome" To Arlington's Newest Businesses - Arlington Premiere, 2020 Edition (ARLnow.com, December 9, 2020)
Arlington Chamber proclaims its loyalty to Judge Dillon and his rule ​(InsideNova, December 2, 2020)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce announces annual meeting award recipients (InsideNova, November 27, 2020)
Arlington Chamber announces speaker for Annual Meeting (InsideNova, November 12, 2020)
Arlington Chamber lauds 2020 Best Business Award-winners (InsideNova, October 30, 2020)
Morning Notes (ARLnow.com, October 29, 2020)
Apartment building named in honor of leader in homeless services (InsideNova, October 21, 2020)
Arlington launches restaurant week as owners anticipate a rough winter (ABC 7 WJLA, October 19, 2020)
Morning Notes (ARLnow.com, October 19, 2020)
Arlington Restaurant Week Kicks Off Monday offering a unique dining experience for patrons (WJLA, October 18, 2020)
Arlington Restaurant Week is October 19-26 (Arlington Magazine, October 16, 2020)
​Arlington Chamber to host Best Business Awards in Hybrid Format (InsideNova, October 3, 2020)
Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Restaurant Week Returns this Month (ARLnow, October 2, 2020)
Arlington reverses social distancing ordinance (The Arlington Connection, September 24, 2020)
Arlington Board Retreats on Clarendon COVID Effort (Sun Gazette, September 18, 2020)
Arlington board nixes plan to continue sidewalk crowding ordinance (InsideNova, September 16, 2020)
County Board Votes to Discontinue Sidewalk Crowding Ordinance (ARLnow.com, September 16, 2020)
Police to Start Enforcing Sidewalk Crowding Ordinance (ARLnow.com, August 27, 2020)
Northern Virginia officials warn more coronavirus restrictions on businesses could be necessary  (Washington Business Journal, August 19, 2020)
Regional Leaders talk COVID Collaboration in Annual Summit (LoudounNow, August 18, 2020)
Targeted restrictions may be ahead as Northern Virginia moves into 'chronic' phase of COVID-19 response, leaders warn (InsideNova, August 18, 2020)
Sidewalk Crowding Poses Coronavirus Threat, Local Experts Say (ARLnow.com, August 13, 2020)
Morning Notes: Ribbon Cutting for VIDA (ARLnow.com, August 3, 2020)
The mouse that roars: Arlington aims to become new and improved Silicon Valley (Virginia Business, July 29, 2020)
Community Matters: Black Businesses Matter (ARLnow.com, June 23, 2020)
Morning Notes: Chamber Presents Valor Awards (ARLnow.com, June 17, 2020)
Arlington County to focus on equity during pandemic recovery (WTOP, June 16, 2020)
Arlington Chamber bestows annual Valor Awards (InsideNova, June 16, 2020)
Arlington County Board Chair To Deliver State Of The County Speech (The Patch, June 15, 2020)
Sun Gazette editorial: Get informed on special election (InsideNova, May 28, 2020)
Arlington Chamber to host County Board debate (InsideNova, May 26, 2020)
Morning Notes - Chamber Supports Extra Outdoor Dining Space (ARLnow.com, May 20, 2020)
Community Matters: Rethinking the Arlington Way (ARLnow.com, May 12, 2020)
Fireside Chat with Kate Bates of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce (ARLnow.com, May 8, 2020)
​​​Arlington Chamber announces finalists for Best Business awards (InsideNova, May 4, 2020) 
Community Matters: Arlington Organizations Excel During Challenging Times (ARLnow,.com April 29, 2020) 
Chamber presses to reopen Arlington commission processes where feasible (InsideNova, April 28, 2020) 
​Morning Notes - Arlington Chamber Holds Volunteer Day (ARLnow.com, April 22, 2020) 
Chamber volunteer effort rolls with punches to support non-profits (InsideNova, April 22, 2020) 
Garvey maintains cash-on-hand lead in Arlington board race (InsideNova, April 17, 2020) 
Arlington Chamber to host County Board debate (InsideNova, April 15, 2020) 
The Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Business (Ballston BID, WERA 96.7, April 10, 2020) 
​Businesses Surviving the Pandemic (ARLnow.com, April 9, 2020)
Got Time to Spare? Volunteers Needed (Arlington Magazine, April 8, 2020)
Chamber announces date of State of County, public-safety awards (InsideNova, April 2, 2020) 
​Chamber to go virtual with 2020 Volunteer Day effort (InsideNova, April 1, 2020) 
​Developer to renovate Rosslyn Marriott, construct three residential buildings (Virginia Business, March 30, 2020) 
Arlington Chamber planning to hold Best Business Awards on schedule (InsideNova, March 26, 2020) 
​Arlington History, 3/26/20 edition (InsideNova, March 25, 2020) 
​​​Governor signs second Arlington tourism-tax bill (InsideNova, March 24, 2020) 
How Arlington County Is Assisting Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Closures (The Patch, March 23, 2020) ​
Chamber Acquires 'Awesome Women' (ARLnow.com, March 21, 2020) 
​Group of women entrepreneurs affiliates with Arlington Chamber (InsideNova, March 20, 2020) 
Virginia says it has 15 new cases, and 67 total, with more being tested (Washington Post Blog, March 17, 2020) 
​Arlington Chamber taking over Awesome Women group (Virginia Business, March 13, 2020)
Northam signature gives Arlington key legislative win (InsideNova, March 10, 2020) 
​Arlington Chamber sets date for School Board candidate forum (InsideNova, March 5, 2020) 
​General Assembly Votes To Extend Funding To Promote Tourism (Patch, March 5, 2020) 
Morning Notes: Chamber Cheers Tourism Tax Bill (ARLnow.com, March 4, 2020) 
Arlington Chamber seeks nominees for Business Hall of Fame (InsideNova, February 20,2020) 
House of Delegates opts against minimum-wage free-for-all (InsideNova, February 13, 2020) 
HQ2-inspired Virginia bill that could have forced deals between developers and unions dies (Washington Business Journal, February 3, 2020) 
Arlington Chamber lauds front-line exceptionality in hospitality industry (InsideNova, January 31, 2020)
Longtime Arlington hospitality workers lauded for commitment (InsideNova, January 30, 2020)
ARLNow Celebrates 10 Years Covering Arlington Online (Patch, January 30, 2020) 
Arlington Chamber to host excursion to Vietnam in fall (Inside NoVA, January 29, 2020) 
Morning Notes - Hospitality Awards​​​​​ (ARLnow.com, January 29, 2020) 
​Chamber produces updated Arlington street map (InsideNova, January 24, 2020)
Arlington, Hispanic Chambers to host joint networking breakfast (InsideNova, January 17, 2020) 
Bill would give Va. localities chance to set minimum wage (InsideNova, January 14, 2020) 
Kate Bates & the Arlington Chamber of Commerce (BallstonConnect Podcast, January 3, 2020) 
Small Biz Focus: 5 New Year’s BizSolutions for Success (ARLnow.com, December 31, 2019) 
Arlington Business Briefcase, 1/2/20 edition (Inside NoVA, January 2, 2020) 
Biz Talk: Arlington Recognizes the County’s Four Fastest-Growing Companies of 2019 (ARLnow.com, December 18, 2019) 
​Business News & Notes: F.C. Chamber’s Annual Members Meeting, Ribbon Cuttings & More (Falls Church News Press, December 16, 2019) 
​Amazon gets final approval for its new HQ in Arlington County, despite protest by organized labor (The Washington Post, December 14, 2019)
​Arlington Chamber preps 2020 Hospitality Superstar Awards (InsideNova, December 13, 2019) 
Morning Notes - New Logo (ARLnow.com, December 11, 2019) 
​Arlington Chamber, Career Center team up for 2020 job-shadow event (InsideNova, December 11, 2019) 
​Update: General Assembly may give Arlington victory in 2020 on tourism tax (InsideNova, December 5, 2019) 
Arlington Agenda: December 2-8 (ARLnow.com, December 2, 2019) 
General Assembly may give Arlington victory in 2020 on tourism tax (InsideNova, November 26, 2019) 
Arlington Chamber announces annual award recipients (InsideNova, November 14, 2019) 
The Democrats will control Virginia. What does this mean for transportation? (Greater Greater Washington, November 6, 2019) 
Amazon executive to headline Arlington Chamber annual meeting (InsideNova, November 6, 2019) 
Morning Notes - Chamber Outlines 2020 Priorities (ARLnow.com, November 1, 2019) 
Arlington Chamber affirms its affection for Judge Dillon (InsideNova, November 1, 2019)
​Arlington Chamber again seeks elimination of sunset clause on tourism tax (InsideNova, November 1, 2019)