EVENT
Boss Up Your Business: How to Launch an LGBTQIA+ Serving Establishment
June 4, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 4, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dreaming of starting your own LGBTQIA+ serving establishment in Arlington? Ready to be your own boss? Boss up your entrepreneurial journey with BizLaunch’s Blueprint to Starting a Successful Business.
Offered quarterly, and with June being LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, this event will have a Pride focus. Led by small business experts Tara Palacios and Alex Held, this session will cover the entire regulatory process, including business licensing, certifications, state registration, marketing and finance options to start an LGBTQ+ space in Arlington.
With everything you need to begin your entrepreneurial journey in one workshop, you’ll be ready to open Arlington’s next LGBTQIA+ inclusive space. Be sure to register now to secure your spot at this dynamic and helpful event.
Past Events
Building a Beloved Community
The January meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Our theme is “Building a Beloved Community”. “Beloved Community” is a vision of a society where justice, love, and equality prevail, popularized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Adrian Nelson II, the pastor of Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and a Dr. King Scholar.
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Business After Business
Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members and members have a chance to win our cash jackpot.
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This national holiday aims to transform Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s teachings into individual and community action, working towards his vision of a beloved community. Volunteer Arlington honors this day by connecting individuals of all ages across Arlington and Northern Virginia to engage in meaningful service. Join us for a variety of service projects on Monday, January 19, 2026, with an opening program at Washington-Liberty High School.
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