Committees

Looking to take your Chamber involvement to the next level? Join a committee! Committees are a great way to broaden your network of contacts while learning about issues that impact your business and your community. Deepen your involvement by participating in the committee that best suits your goals and interests. Time commitments vary by committee and the extent of your involvement. Most meet once a month.  Participation is free and available to all employees of member businesses and organizations.

*Indicates that application is necessary

Not sure which committee is right for you? Contact Jennifer Garry, Membership Engagement Director to discuss which committee to join.
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Ambassador Committee*
Chair: Rick Reinsch, Digital Recollections
Staff liaison: Mike Rosenow
The Ambassador Committee encourages participation in the Chamber by contacting new members. The goal of the committee is to strengthen the Chamber membership by making every member feel welcome at Chamber events and encouraging them to become involved. The Ambassador Committee is by application only after one year of membership; if interested, please contact Mike Rosenow.
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Community Action Committee
Chair: Linda Kelleher, Culpepper Garden
Staff liaison: Olivia McKay
The Community Action Committee raises the business community's awareness of nonprofit organizations and focuses its efforts and energies in addressing those needs by connecting the Chamber's business and nonprofit members. A major project is coordinating the Chamber's annual event designed to give back to the community, Volunteer Arlington Day. The committee also hosts quarterly nonprofit forums.

Education & Workforce Development Committee
Chair: David Remick, Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council
Staff liaison: Jennifer Garry
The Education and Workforce Development Committee works to foster relationships between education and business and advises the Chamber on strategies that prepare students for a career, further education, citizenship and lifelong learning. Additionally, the committee supports the PRIME internship program and promotes the Chamber's Scholarship Fund through the annual Scholar's Cup mini golf tournament. Find out more about the Chamber's Scholarship Fund.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee
Co-Chairs: Brian Gordon, AOBA, and Tad Lunger, McGuireWoods LLP
Staff liaison: Scott Pedowitz
The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee collaborates with business executives, industry professionals and government officials to advance ideas, policies and legislation that benefit the broader business community. This committee also serves to keep Chamber members informed on emerging government affairs and public policy issues at the local and state levels, and drafts the Chamber’s Annual Public Policy Positions for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors.

Hotel General Managers Committee
Chair: Chris Raines, Holiday Inn Rosslyn
Staff liaison: Kate Bates
The Hotel General Managers Committee meets to keep abreast of dynamic issues that affect their industry and provides an interface with the Arlington County Visitor Service to provide support and input on the best use of marketing dollars to promote Arlington to the travel industry. The committee identifies issues within their industry that require the full Chamber's support.

Membership Development Committee*
Chair: David Dockendorff, M&T Bank
Staff liaison: Mike Rosenow
The Membership Development Committee actively seeks new members and follows up with prospects. The goal is to strengthen the Chamber membership by talking with those whom they know and are interested in the Chamber. Participates in SMART Start networking seminars and is active in the Opportunity Works Campaign.

Membership Engagement Committee*
Chair: Jasmine Gould, Strategic Consulting Partners
Staff liaison: Jennifer Garry
The Membership Engagement Committee serves as a resource to all Arlington Chamber of Commerce members by connecting with them, communicating engagement opportunities, and working with each member to identify which opportunities best fit their objectives by helping them to determine ways to maximize their membership.  Committee members provide an annual touch point for each member, ensuring that the member has a resource to help them connect with the Chamber opportunities that will best align with their objectives.

Sustainability Committee
Chair: John Gallagher, Energesco Mechanical LLC
Staff liaison: Mike Rosenow
The Sustainability Committee has a primary goal to raise overall awareness of conservation and total sustainability within the County by creating a platform within the business community for those whom exemplify this passion. The committee also tracks all green initiatives proposed by Arlington County, or taking place within the County, allowing the business community to contribute their  approval, comments and/or concerns.

Gala Committee
Co-chairs: Tina Walker, BAE Systems and Cindy Martin Yeatts, Neighborhood Real Estate
The Gala Committee goes behind the scenes to make the Chamber's largest event of the year, the Annual Arlington Business Gala, a success. Members of this committee have the opportunity to connect with fellow members, show their support for the Chamber, and leave their footprint on Arlington's Best Night Out.

YEA! Booster Committee*
Chair: Christine Searle, Searle Business Solutions
Staff liaison: Jennifer Garry
The YEA! Booster Committee seeks to expand upon the success of the Arlington Chamber's Young Entrepreneurs Academy, by increasing the awareness of the program within the community, increasing revenue for the program, and increasing involvement with the program from the Chamber membership and student population. In order to be a key partner for the program's success, booster committee members will utilize their talents, connections, and resources to help support the YEA! Program's mission of providing entrepreneurial education for middle and high school students.