May/June 2022 Arlingtonian

Arlingtonian

VOL. XCVI NO. 3 MAY/JUNE 2022

98th Annual Arlington Business Gala

in this special thanks to

ARLINGTONIAN GRAND SPONSOR

2 Calendar 3 Chair's Message 4 Business Advocacy

Arlington, VA

5 Signature Event Review 5 Upcoming Events 6 Gala Recap

ISSUE

8 Members in the News 9 Welcome New Members 11 Chamber Scene

2022 Chamber Board

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Beth Borowski, Chair Tina Leone, Chair-Elect Todd Ihrig, Immediate Past Chair R. Scott Ritter, Past Chair Kate Bates, President & CEO Jim Wilmot, Treasurer R. Doug Taylor, Assistant Treasurer Scott Reamy, Vice Chair – Communications Betsy Frantz, Vice Chair – Community Engagement David Kinney, Vice Chair – Business Advocacy Andrea Fava, Vice Chair – Member Affairs Steve Cooper, Vice Chair – Membership Development

DIRECTORS

Hanna Abou-El-Seoud, Nestlé Melissa Adams, Washington Gas Bismah Ahmed, Apartment and Office Building Association Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber of Commerce Dan Blaine, Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Beth Borowski, CNA COL. David Bowling, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall* Kevin Broadhurst, Comcast Ann Brooks, Crown Castle Ryan Brown, Arlington Law Group Tony Burchard, Virginia Hospital Center Dulce Carrillo, Arlington Public Schools** Genevieve Concannon, Advon Group brokered by eXp Realty Steve Cooper, NextUp Solutions David Dockendorff, M&T Bank Andrea Fava, Amazon Betsy Frantz, PathForward Marty Freeman, JBG SMITH Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, National Landing BID Dr. Edwin Gordon, Congressional School Gautam Gupta, Truist Donna Hamaker, Buck & Associates Realtors Todd Ihrig, Avantax Investment Services Larysa Kautz, Melwood Cary Kelly David Kinney, Clarendon, LLC Santya Lanman, Rosslyn Business Improvement District Tina Leone, Ballston BID Paul Liberty, George Mason University Madelka McCalla, The AES Corporation Garrett McGuire, AT&T Brent McKenzie, Transurban Aaron Moore, VIDA Fitness John Murphy, Washington Workplace Diana Nakarmi, Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts Shy Pahlevani, HUNGRY Catering Greg Raines, Dittmar Company Mahreen Rashid, Excella Consulting Scott Reamy, Dominion Energy R. Scott Ritter, United Bank Robin Robertson, The National Capital Bank of Washington David Rowley, Minuteman Press Flavia Sampaio, Residence Inn by Marriott - Rosslyn Dennis Slon, Marymount University R. Doug Taylor, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. Kedrick Whitmore, Venable LLP Jim Wilmot, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Samuel Wolbert, Animal Welfare League of Arlington Todd Yeatts, The Boeing Company * Liaison, U.S. Military ** Liaison, Arlington Public Schools

CHAMBER STAFF

Kate Bates, P resident & CEO Mike Rosenow, Senior Director of Membership Cassie Bate Hurley, Senior Director of Marketing & Operations Steven Marku, Government Affairs Director Samantha Ruark, Communications Manager Will Mulligan, Member Engagement Manager Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager Allison Lewis, Events Associate (part-time) Madison Beltz, Membership Associate (part-time) Monica Sloan, Executive Assistant to the President/CEO (part-time)

chamber

calendar

Please check www.arlingtonchamber.org/events for format and meeting locations.

2 Monday

Ambassador Committee 4:00-5:00 p.m.

17 Tuesday

LeadShare Networking Group 8:45-10:00 a.m.

3 Tuesday

LeadShare Networking Group 8:45-10:00 a.m.

18 Wednesday

4 Wednesday

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Visit the Chamber calendar to stay updated on the latest events. Register online at www.arlingtonchamber.org or call (703) 525-2400.

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LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Women in Business Networking 5:00-7:00 p.m.

5 Thursday

Small Business Roundtable 12:00-1:00 p.m.

19 Thursday

LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Business After Business 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Chamber 101 4:00-5:15 p.m.

20 Friday

Board of Directors Meeting 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

9 Monday

Best Business Awards Past Winners’ Reception 4:30-6:00 p.m.

24 Tuesday

Education & Workforce Development Committee 3:00-4:00 p.m.

10 Tuesday

Membership Development Committee 2:00-3:00 p.m.

11 Wednesday

Executive Committee 8:00-9:30 a.m.

12 Thursday

Breakfast Connection combined with the NOVA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 7:30-9:00 a.m.

16 Monday

Nonprofit Forum: Finding Your Fit 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Membership Engagement Committee 4:15-4:45 p.m.

25 Wednesday

Community Action Committee 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Arlington Best Business Awards 5:30-8:30 p.m.

30 Monday

Memorial Day Office Closed

15 Wednesday

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9:00-10:00 a.m.

JUNE 1 Wednesday

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9:00-10:00 a.m.

LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 Thursday

LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

16 Thursday

LeadShare Networking Group 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Chamber 101 4:00-5:15 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting 3:30-5:00 p.m.

6 Monday

Ambassador Committee 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Business After Business 5:00-7:00 p.m.

7 Tuesday

LeadShare Networking Group 8:45-10:00 a.m.

Women in Business Master Class Series: Blind Spotting 1:00-2:30 p.m.

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8 Wednesday

Executive Committee 8:00-9:30 a.m.

14 Tuesday

State of the County & Public Safety Awards 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Membership Development Committee 2:00-3:00 p.m.

21 Tuesday

LeadShare Networking Group 8:45-10:00 a.m.

23 Thursday

Breakfast Connection with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 7:30-9:00 a.m.

28 Tuesday

Education & Workforce Development Committee 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Membership Engagement Committee 4:15-4:45 p.m.

29 Wednesday

Community Action Committee 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Small Business Roundtable 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Host a Chamber Event!

Are you ready to welcome people into your space? We are looking for hosts for our Business After Business events, Women in Business Networking events, and business meetings.

Hosts receive great marketing, both in advance and by showcasing their venue. For more information on becoming a host, contact Cassie Bate Hurley, Senior Director of Marketing & Operations, at events@arlingtonchamber.org.

CHAIR'S MESSAGE

2022 ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS

Always Working For You

It’s been a busy Spring and the Arlington Chamber hasn’t slowed down in its efforts to support the business community. The Chamber has been engaged in a variety of activities and there are more on the way.

In March, we hosted our Tenth Annual Legislative Breakfast. This virtual event gave us firsthand access to our local government representatives to learn about what’s happening in Richmond with the General Assembly. Important topics highlighted during the breakfast were the Commonwealth’s budget, affordable housing, affordable childcare, and transportation funding, all of which impact the Arlington business community on some level. The Chamber is grateful we have a strong working relationship with our delegation and appreciates their participation in making our annual legislative breakfasts a valuable benefit of Chamber membership.

Beth Borowski

In April, we held our 98th Annual Arlington Business Gala and annual Arlington Volunteer Day. Both events were successful, engaging chamber members and business leaders. The Gala attracted fun-seekers who were ready to “let their hair down,” while dining and dancing with friends, neighbors, and business associates, while raising funds through the silent auction, raffles, and sponsorships. Arlington Volunteer Day was another success, matching nonprofit organizations with volunteers who provided several hours of help and support, depending on the organization’s needs.

In May, we are looking forward to the 36th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards, scheduled for May 25.

The Chamber will recognize and celebrate Arlington County’s best businesses, selected from nominations submitted by Chamber members. It will be a proud moment as Sonia Johnston, a longtime member and supporter of the Arlington Chamber is inducted into the Arlington Hall of Fame. Congratulations Sonia!

Behind the scenes, the Chamber has been very busy advocating for Arlington businesses, sending letters on behalf of the membership. The Chamber encouraged the Arlington County Manager to include the construction of a second entrance to the Ballston Metro Station in Arlington County’s Capital Improvement Plan, ensuring that it remains a priority for the County. An additional entrance at North Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street would improve access around Glebe Road and provide a huge boost to the restaurants and other customerfacing businesses on that side of Ballston.

Additionally, the Chamber joined the Northern Virginia Transportation Coalition in opposing the proposed suspension of the Commonwealth’s gasoline tax and the proposed permanent 2% cap on its annual indexing for inflation. The gasoline tax is one of the top three dedicated sources of Virginia transportation funding.

Making such a significant cut to state transportation revenue would have long-term consequences for Arlington’s transportation network, making it harder for people to access jobs, products, and services. The Chamber released a joint letter calling on the General Assembly to reject this proposal.

As you can see, your Chamber is steadily at work, supporting it members and the Arlington business community. It certainly has been a very busy spring; thanks to everyone who made it such a success.

Beth Borowski CNA CHAMBER 101

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Members can be involved in shaping policy positions through the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee, which typically meets twice a month.

To be added to the committee distribution list, email chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Virginia General Assembly 2022 Session Adjourns

The 2022 Virginia General Assembly session adjourned on March 12 without the passage of a budget. The General Assembly continued all legislation that was still in conference committee, including the budget, to a special session, which convened on April 4. Most legislation was either passed or defeated during the regular session.

On Wednesday April 27, the General Assembly reconvened to consider amendments to bills and vetoes sent by the Governor from the regular session. Although amendments were proposed to a couple of bills supported by the Chamber, the changes were relatively minor. All other Chamber-supported legislation that passed was signed into law.

The Chamber’s policy priorities finished in a mostly positive position. The Chamber worked throughout session to advocate for our policy priorities. Highlights included bills relating to group benefit plans, extending land use permits, promoting new sources of energy, and making the laws on liability for overtime wage claims more business-friendly. We also engaged strongly against bills that would have risked over-regulating business, subjected bars and restaurants to excessive litigation, allowed localities to dramatically increase their commercial and industrial tax, and prevented businesses from taking measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Chamber Opposes Gas Tax Holiday

The Arlington Chamber strongly opposes the proposed suspension of the Commonwealth’s gasoline tax and the proposed permanent 2% cap on its annual indexing for inflation. Along with a coalition of businesses and organizations from around Virginia, we signed a joint letter calling on the General Assembly to reject this proposal. The gasoline tax is one of the top three dedicated sources of Virginia transportation funding. Making such a significant cut to state transportation revenue would have long-term consequences for our transportation network, making it harder for people to access jobs, products, and services.

Arlington County Board Approves Amazon PenPlace

The Arlington County Board approved PenPlace, the second piece of Amazon’s HQ2, which the Chamber supported. PenPlace includes the Helix, a signature building that will distinguish National Landing for decades to come. In addition to the Chamber testifying, Chamber staff coordinated several local businesses who have benefitted from Amazon’s presence in Arlington to speak in favor of the project and talk about what it means for Arlington’s business community.

Arlington County Board Approves Clarendon Sector Plan

The Arlington County Board also approved the Clarendon Sector Plan, for which we spoke in support. The Plan allows step-backs to be reduced from 20 feet to 10 feet, converts Fairfax Drive to a public space, allows for taller buildings with more units, and paves the way for a redevelopment of the Joyce Motors site that would preserve part of the façade as a part of the new building for decades to come.

COVID-19 Workplace Standards Rescinded

The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board voted unanimously to rescind the Permanent Workplace Standards for COVID-19. The Chamber wrote in favor of ending these standards, as they were out of date and in conflict with current CDC guidance.

Members with questions about policy-related matters or advocacy support can contact Steven Marku, Government Affairs Director, at advocacy@arlingtonchamber.org.

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signature event Chamber Members Meet with Virginia Legislators at Legislative Breakfast

review

Grand Sponsor

On March 31, the Arlington Chamber hosted the Tenth Annual Legislative Breakfast sponsored by Nestlé. Business, government, and community leaders gathered virtually for a moderated discussion with Arlington’s General Assembly members.

Premier Sponsors

Moderated by Nick Minock of WJLA/ABC7, the Chamber welcomed Sen. Adam Ebbin (30th District), Sen. Barbara Favola (31st District), Del. Patrick Hope (47th District), Del. Alfonso Lopez (49th District), Del. Rip Sullivan (48th District), and Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (45th District).

Members of the delegation agreed that the ongoing budget negotiations would likely produce the most important results of this year’s session and expressed concern about some of the tax proposals that could reduce transportation funding. The conversation continued with discussion of issues that impact the workforce, including childcare. The event concluded with the General Assembly members addressing specific questions from several members of the audience about a range of other issues, including housing and mental health.

“This Legislative Breakfast serves as one of our community’s key events to learn about what is happening in Richmond directly from our legislators,” said Kate Bates, President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. “We value our strong working relationship with our delegation, and appreciate all the work they do in the General Assembly and its importance to our business community, and all of Arlington.”

Benefactor Sponsors

AT&T Bean, Kinney, & Korman P.C. Dominion Energy

Patron Sponsors

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church

upcoming

events

Wednesday, May 25 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Army Navy Country Club Join us for the Arlington Best Business Awards as we recognize Arlington businesses that have gone above and beyond to serve their clients and have made Arlington a great place to work and live.

Grand Sponsor

Tuesday, June 14 | 8:00-9:30 a.m. | Virtual Event Register for the State of the County & Public Safety Awards!

During this event, we will celebrate Arlington’s economic achievements, the community’s future, and recognize those who make the area a safer place.

Grand Sponsor

To register for an upcoming event, visit www.arlingtonchamber.org/events

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The 98th Annual Arlington Business Gala took place on Saturday, April 23 at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. We enjoyed seeing everyone dressed up and enjoying Arlington’s Best Night Out again. Thank you to our Grand Sponsor The ROX, Rapid Overland Xpress as well as our 2022 Board of Directors Chair Beth Borowski, CNA, for hosting this spectacular event. The event included a threecourse dinner, mingling with fellow Arlington business leaders, and dancing to music by the Bachelor Boys Band.

Attendees also participated in the silent and live auctions, a lively game of Heads 2022 Chair Beth Borowski or Tails, and one lucky winner took home a tropical vacation as their prize in the Best of Raffle. Thank you Gala Committee Chair Patrick Algyer, Northern Virginia Apartment Association, and the entire Gala Committee for their support of this event. The night may be over, but the fun isn’t done. VIP guests included Virginia Senator Barbara Favola, former Virginia Senator Jeff McWaters, Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol, Arlington County Board Members Matt De Ferranti and Libby Garvey, Arlington County Sheriff Beth Arthur, and former Washington Football legend Ken Harvey.

Check out photos from the Gala in our Facebook album at www.facebook.com/ArlingtonChamberVA to see some of the night’s highlights.

Nick Billy, Ballston BID, wins Heads or Tails

The Bachelor Boys Band

Members mingle at VIP reception: Veritas Academy, Arlington Independent Media

Thank You to Our Sponsors Grand Sponsor

Red Carpet Sponsor

Photo Booth Sponsor

Beverage Sponsor

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VIP Reception Sponsor

Live Auction Sponsor

gala

Silent Auction Sponsor EagleBank

Gift Sponsor

in review

Sikich LLP

Floral Sponsor Conklyn’s Florist

Premier Sponsors

Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C. | Dominion Energy | Long & Foster Real Estate Arlington Murphy Funeral Homes | Northwest Federal Credit Union | United Bank | VIDA Fitness

Benefactor Sponsors

The AES Corporation | Arlington Community Federal Credit Union | Ballston BID John Marshall Bank | Marymount University | The National Capital Bank of Washington | Truist

Patron Sponsors

Accept Credit Cards LLC | A Main Event Caterers | Avantax Investment Services | BINARC, LLC BSB | Clarendon Home Services | CNA | DTS | iParkSimple | Mila Lynne Floro - Edward Jones Investments MMA & Sports Rehab | Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts, LLC | ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Company Searle Business Solutions, LLC | Venture X Arlington Courthouse

Gala Auction Donors

The Gala auction was made possible thanks to the generous contributions from our members and local businesses.

30 Minute Hit Arlington A Main Event Caterers Acme Pie Company The Alexandrian Hotel AlphaGraphics Amazon American Hellenic Institute Animal Welfare League of Arlington Arlington Arts Center Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Arlington Magazine Arlington Strategy Army Navy Country Club Aura Spa Ballston BID Ballston CrossFit Baltimore Ravens Barre3 DC & VA Barrel Oak Winery bartaco BeachGeeks Bob & Edith’s Diner Body by Ginny Body Harmony of Arlington Café Sazon Captain Cookie and the Milkman CarPool Arlington Casals Salon Collective Casual Adventure Cava Mezze

The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant Cookology Copperwood Tavern CoworkCafe Arlington Columbia Pike Partnership Crystal City Marriott DC Brau DC Breeze DC Metro Food Tours Matt deFerranti Educational Theatre Company El Paso Café Elements Massage Pentagon City Elite Island Resorts Empower Adventures Encore Learning Fabbioli Cellars Paul Ferguson Fewer Cards Mila Lynne Floro, Edward Jones Investments Michael Garcia - Mike the Pike Hair by Rachel Marie Homewood Suites Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge Delegate Patrick Hope Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza Hyatt Regency Crystal City Jane Franklin Dance The Jet

Jon Kinney and Erin Devine Kona Ice of Fairfax The Kreeger Museum La Moo Creamery Living Colour Landscaping Lost Dog Café Lubin Portrait Studio McNamara’s Pub & Restaurant Metro 29 Diner MGI Corporate Gifts LLC MMA & Sports Rehab Monumental Sports Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Nails 2000 The National Capital Bank of Washington Neighborhood Barre New Hope Housing Nothing Bundt Cakes NOVA Optique & Eyecare Old Bust Head Brewing Company Olive Gift Co. Outdoor Lifestyles Landscape Design Paul Davis Restoration Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts, LLC Planet Fitness Preservation Biscuit Company The Resource Key The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Company

The ROX Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia Salamander Resort & Spa Seasons 52 Settle Down Easy Brewing Co. Siagon Noodles & Grill Signature Theatre Simon The Skinbarre Sloppy Mama’s Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn Sonic Car Wash South Block Spice Kraft Indian Bistro Synetic Theater The Teal Center Trader Joe’s - Clarendon Two the Moon Venture X Arlington VIDA Fitness Vyana Infant Massage LLC Washington Nationals Washington Spirit Washington Workplace Wendroff & Associates William Jeffrey’s Tavern Windows Catering Xtend Barre Arlington YMCA Arlington Z Flight Watersports

Sponsoring an event is a great way to get involved in the Chamber and the community. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact the Chamber at membership@arlingtonchamber.org MAY/JUNE 2022

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members

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in the news

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

G R E Y S TA R

30 Years Arlington Community Foundation Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing, Inc. United Bank

Greystar’s plans to redevelop the vacant Wendy’s site were approved by the Arlington County Board in March. Their plan is to convert the lot into a 16-story apartment building with 4,000 feet of retail space and on-site parking. Greystar will also include a public plaza in the site plan. Arlington residents welcomed their plan for residential use over office use. Throughout the planning process, Greystar has implemented feedback to better design the building for community wants and needs.

Chamber Membership

20 Years EcoAction Arlington 10 years Sync 3 5 Years AlphaGraphics Colonial Parking, Inc. Shirlington, LLC

Proposed Apartment Plans for Courthouse’s Famous Wendy’s Lot Approved

A R L I N G TO N E C O N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T, B I Z L AU N C H

AED Unveils New Logo and Branding

Have news to share?

Let us know! Members in the News article submissions must be emailed to the Communications Coordinator and received by the first of the month prior to the publication month (i.e., April 1 for consideration in the May/June issue of the Arlingtonian), in order to be considered for inclusion.

Members should submit a press release or news article, along with photo options, if available.

For questions, contact the Communications Coordinator at (703) 525-2400 or communications@arlingtonchamber.org.

Article inclusion is available on a limited basis and is not guaranteed. Articles printed in this newsletter submitted by members represent their ideas and beliefs and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

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Shortly after Arlington County’s recent logo rebrand, other departments released new logos as well. Arlington Economic Development (AED) and BizLaunch, a subdivision of AED, have introduced new logos and online presence.

Their new website, created from feedback from the business community, is expected to streamline AED processes. As part of their reband, their new tools will help businesses grow and take advantage of Amazon’s HQ2 momentum. This logo and image rebrand is intended to generate a “new voice” that is a valuable resource and a channel to highlight Arlington assets.

AHC

Welcome Paul Bernard, AHC’s New President/CEO

AHC Inc.’s Board of Directors unanimously selected Paul Bernard as the organization’s new President/CEO, begining on April 4. Mr. Bernard brings nearly 30 years of experience in urban planning and real estate development, public finance and investing, community development, and affordable housing. He has worked in both the public sector as well as the private sector. Throughout his career, Mr. Bernard has demonstrated a commitment to addressing economic and social issues, including housing as the foundation for economic success. Mr. Bernard will replace Susan Cunningham who served as Interim CEO since July 2021 and will support AHC as a senior adviser.

EMBRACING ARLINGTON ARTS

Embracing Arlington Arts Releases Survey Results

As part of the business plan being drafted for a potential new performing arts center in Arlington, Embracing Arlington Arts (EAA) conducted a survey with over 220 responses. Overall, patrons overwhelmingly supported a new performing arts center in Arlington, with 87 percent of respondents saying they would “likely” or “very likely” attend performances there. The survey also covered patrons’ attendance at online events, as well as the types of productions and art genres they most attend. “One of the most interesting results from the survey was that almost 30 percent of the respondents were under the age of 50,” Janet Kopenhaver stated. The hope is that the arts organizations are attracting younger patrons to their performances, and thus diversifying their audiences.

ARLINGTON COMMUNIT Y FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (ACFCU)

ACFCU Announces $10,000 to Local Nonprofit

Arlington Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU) announced a $10,000 grant to local nonprofit, Rebuilding Together- Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church (AFF) a local nonprofit that serves low-income homeowners and nonprofits. The grant was part of a national give back program award from national credit union credit card vendor PSCU to be given to a local nonprofit of ACFCU’s choice. Rebuilding Together-AFF was for the grant based on the two organizations’ shared vision for housing in the Northern Virginia region. Karen L. Rosales, ACFCU’s CEO, stated “We are thankful for the work of Rebuilding Together’s staff and volunteers, who make repairs and modifications so homeowners in need can live in safe and healthy homes in our local neighborhoods. This is a critical part of addressing the housing challenge in our region and we are grateful for the opportunity to learn more about housing needs and opportunities in Arlington, Falls Church, and Fairfax through this partnership.” These funds will contribute to Rebuilding Together-AFF’s general operations and provide unrestricted funding for the organization.

welcome to our

NEW MEMBERS! Business & Professional Services Apollonia Business Solutions LLC Bruce Buckley Photography Flash Running Wild Fitness Coaching Frost Law Motivf Corporation Olive Grey and Company Sean Griffin Sprightbulb Communications & IT Amra Digital Solutions LLC. Info Haven LLC Victoria Levitan Financial Services Eco Financial NumberSquad Accounting Sands Capital Management, LLC Government & Education Upslope Advisors NEOSTEK, Inc. UVA | Northern Virginia Virginia Railway Express

Health & Fitness Smile Makers Dental Center Arlington Eye Center PMA Health Xtend Barre Arlington YMCA Arlington Home & Personal Services Environmental Outdoor Solutions Pets N Plants, Incorporated Nonprofit Organizations & Associations L’Arche GWDC That Others May Live Foundation Together We Serve Real Estate & Construction Orr Partners Retail and Restaurants Le Village Marché Mussel Bar & Grille Sacramento Jewelers

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Send your new member referrals to Mike Rosenow, Senior Director of Membership, at membership@arlingtonchamber.org or call (703) 525-2400.

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The success of the Arlington Chamber is tied to its membership base. This is why the Chamber’s Directors, staff, and members are dedicated to supporting community events and programs.

Below is a sampling of events that Chamber staff participated in: Aveda Arts & Sciences Institiutes-Arlington presents: RECLAIM

Women in Business Roundtable with Senator Tim Kaine

495 Express Lane groundbreaking

Mason Square groundbreaking at George Mason University

March 3: Kate Bates participated in the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Board Meeting March 14: Kate Bates participated in Northern Virginia Women Business Leaders Roundtable, hosted by Governor Youngkin March 17: Kate Bates attended Bean, Kinney & Korman’s March Madness Party March 20: Cassie Bate Hurley participated as a judge for the Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes-Arlington presents: RECLAIM March 25: Kate Bates and Mike Rosenow attended Culpepper Garden Ribbon Cutting March 30: Cassie Bate Hurley attended the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women’s Women of Vision Awards March 31: Kate Bates spoke at Loving Heart Holistic Wellness Ribbon Cutting, Mike Rosenow also attended April 2: Kate Bates and Mike Rosenow participated in Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream Ribbon Cutting April 5: Kate Bates participated in a Marymount University Community Advisory Council Meeting April 6: Kate Bates, Mike Rosenow, and Steven Marku attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Digital Innovation Development at the George Mason University Arlington Campus April 7: Kate Bates and Cassie Bate Hurley attended Building for Tomorrow: The Evolution of National Landing April 14: Mike Rosenow spoke to Arlington Rotary Club April 27: Kate Bates attended OAR’s 14th Annual Virtual Fundraising Breakfast

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George Mason University and VIDA Fitness for hosting Business After Business

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Cusumano & Stuver, MGI Corporate Gifts, Monument Home Loans, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Washington Workplace, and Yes You by Rachel Boehm for donating door prizes at Business After Business