Committees

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce encourages all of our members to get involved in our organization. Committee participation is one of many ways to do this. Participation in one of our committees is a great way to broaden your network of contacts and learn about issues that impact your business. Time commitments vary by committee and the extent of your involvement. Most meet once a month and participation is free.

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Ambassador Committee

Communications Council
Co-Chair: Joey Tackett, Clear Sky Creative
Co-Chair: Shannon Swahn, Select Printing and Copying

The Communications Council connects communications professionals in Arlington and serves as a source of knowledge. The communications field is huge; so to bridge the gap, the council serves as an idea and knowledge-sharing forum. Knowledge is key in our ever-changing technological environment. We can all bring information and an understanding to our proficiencies to the "communications' table" and learn from one another. Learn more about committee updates, information and meeting information.   

Community Action
Chair: TBD

The Community Action Committee works to strengthen the non-profit voice in the Chamber and utilize their relationship with businesses. It is responsible for planning and executing the annual Volunteer Arlington event that takes place in early May. Their goal is to increase participation in the event from both businesses and Arlington non-profits and to increase the level of visibility of the event. The Community Action Committee is also the host of the annual September Breakfast Connection, which spotlights non-profit/business partnerships. Learn more about Arlington County's Online Volunteer Connection.

Education and Workforce Development
Chair: Kim Durand, Arlington Public Schools

The Education and Workforce Development Committee coordinates "Changing Places", a program of one-on-one interaction between school administrators and top management of local businesses. Additionally, the committee supports the PRIME internship program and the Chamber's Scholarship Fund. Find out more about the Chamber's Scholarship Fund). They are also striving to create better ways to integrate the Chamber’s member institutions of higher education into the committee with a meaningful and directed agenda. View this page for committee updates, information and meeting information.

Government Affairs & Economic Development
Co-Chair: Bob Bushkoff, Dittmar Co.
Co-Chair: Tad Lunger, Bean, Kinney, & Korman, P.C.

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee serves as a forum for business executives, industry professionals, and, sometimes, government officials to exchange information and ideas on legislative issues and to become more aware of what is happening at the local and state levels. Representatives of the committee present the Chamber’s legislative positions to the Arlington County Board and the Arlington delegation to the Virginia General Assembly. The committee also produces the annual “State of the County” event. Visit here for committee updates, information, and meeting information.

Hotel General Managers
Chair: Greg Raines, CHA, GM, Holiday Inn Rosslyn

The Hotel General Managers Committee works with Arlington County Visitor Services to provide support and input on the best use of marketing dollars to promote Arlington to the travel industry. The members of the committee represent the hotel community on the various issues that may arise from time to time within the County and the region. They also seize marketing opportunities that promote Arlington as a hospitality destination. Membership is limited to hotel general managers.

Membership Development Committee
Chair: Arianna Gleckel, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.