Langston Boulevard Alliance

Vision 2050
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Dominion Lighting, 5053 Langston Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Join LBA as we gather as a community to celebrate the future of Langston Boulevard and to honor local businesses and leaders.

AWARDS

PLACEMAKING AWARD

Halls Hill/High View Park Historic Preservation Coalition

The Halls Hill/High View Park Historic Preservation Coalition is an assembly of HH/HVPC residents, past and present. Our mission is “to preserve, recognize and honor the history and legacy of the Halls Hill/High View Park community”. We believe our initiatives will contribute to a greater understanding and appreciation of the people and events that characterize this great community. Our goal is to continue the great strides made by our forefathers and encourage our fellow neighbors to continue moving forward, reflecting who we are and our uniqueness in the Arlington community.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

Jacqueline SnellingSpout Run Watershed Working Group

Jackie grew up in Vermont and Boston and started her career working in the 70’s in education policy and management in the New Your City school system. She came to Arlington in 1979 to work for the Secretary of the Department of Education in Washington and then later for the Department of Homeland Security, and then FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division. She has now been here about 45 years.

Public policy, good government, civic action, and volunteering have been her life-long focus. During the years her children were in school in Arlington, she was an active civic volunteer on PTA’S and numerous committees. She is most proud of co-chairing the successful campaign to restore the Arlington citizens’ ability to elect the school board.

After 9/11, Jackie worked with the Board, Manager, the Civic Federation and civic groups to build and support the local emergency management capacity and community preparedness engagement. At FEMA she focused on preparedness guidance, research, and interagency initiatives to strengthen science-based resilience to hazards including flooding. Since retirement, Jackie has continued public service nationally through the American Red Cross Science Advisory Committee and, in Arlington, through the Civic Federation. At “Civfed” she has brought in new members to bring people with diverse views together and continued to work on flood resilience. She helped organize civic groups to advocate for flood risk assessment, increasing the CIP, and for better stormwater management in the development process. She currently leads the nine CA’s of the Spout Run Civic Association workgroup to address flood resilience in this watershed and as part of the Langston Blvd plan and implementation.

SPEAKERS

JD Spain

Julius D. “JD” Spain, Sr. is the current Member-elect for the Arlington County Board, set to be sworn into office in December 2024. He was elected during the November 5, 2024, general election, garnering an impressive 63,000 first-place votes with Ranked Choice Voting. As a retired, disabled combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps with 26 years of honorable and distinguished service, JD is a lifelong community advocate and civil rights leader who embodies progressiveness, dedication, and decisiveness.

JD has devoted his life to public service, championing the cause of a more inclusive and equitable society. He and his wife, of Mexican descent, celebrate 32 years of marriage have resided in the Penrose Community since 2009, where they are proud parents of three adult children, all graduates of Arlington Public Schools, and enthusiastic grandparents to a lovely granddaughter. His extensive experience and remarkable achievements in governmental affairs, diplomacy, Capitol Hill, and both the non-profit and private sectors illuminate his unwavering commitment to service. JD believes deeply in the power of collaboration to forge a more prosperous and united community.

With leadership experience at the highest levels of local, state, and federal government, as well as civil rights and non-profit organizations, JD currently thrives as a business leader in Tysons Corner, Virginia. He serves on the boards of the President’s Innovation and Inclusive Excellence Councils at George Mason University, where he inspires innovation and fosters inclusive excellence in higher education and the economy. Furthermore, as a board member of the Dream Project, he empowers Virginia students facing immigration-related barriers to higher education by providing them with access to scholarships, resources, and mentors.

Matt De Ferranti

County Board Member Matt de Ferranti’s career, first as a teacher in a low-income community in Houston and later as a lawyer, has been dedicated to helping people build better lives for themselves and their children. As an attorney, Matt worked on land use and economic development issues for local governments. He subsequently served as an advocate for economic and educational equity at Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, the Education Trust, and the National Indian Education Association.

First elected to the Arlington County Board in November 2018, Matt was unanimously elected as Chair of the County Board by his colleagues on January 4, 2021. In addition, Matt was elected in January 2023 to serve as the Vice Chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.

Matt began serving on Arlington County’s Housing Commission in 2013. In 2014, he was appointed to the Arlington Public Schools Budget Advisory Council, where he served as Chair in 2017-2018. Matt also has served on the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission, which brings Arlington County, Arlington Public Schools, and the community together to plan for our future.

A 2015 Leadership Arlington graduate, 2016 graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and 2017 graduate of Arlington Neighborhood College, Matt grew up in neighboring McLean and lives in the Rock Spring neighborhood with his wife, Brooke.

Cherrydale Farmers Market
2024-11-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Saturday mornings, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). Market location is, adjacent to the soccer field, in the courtyard on the southeast face of the Dorothy Hamm Middle School. This year’s market will conclude in November, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Parking: If driving, please park curbside along Lorcom Lane or Military Road and walk down Vacation Lane to the school & market. Parking is also available in the school parking lot across Vacation Lane on the north side of the middle school. Market Parking is not allowed on Vacation Ln. Biking and walking to the market are strongly encouraged!

100th Annual Meeting
2024-12-06 11:30 - 14:00 | Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22204
A key event for the Arlington business community, the 100th Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber’s accomplishments of 2024, while looking ahead to what’s to come in 2025. The event will also include the presentation of the prestigious Chair’s Award, President’s Award, and Committee of the Year Award. The Annual Meeting is a can’t-miss event for Arlington business and community leaders. Join us for this exciting celebration of Arlington businesses!

Keynote

We are pleased to announce that Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders and Arlington resident, will be the keynote speaker at the 100th Annual Meeting.

Rosslyn Cheer 2024: Holiday Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Central Place Plaza, 1800 N Lynn St, Arlington, Virginia
Shop local and find the perfect unique gift for everyone on your list! Join the Rosslyn BID on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Place Plaza for a weekend of holiday shopping, seasonal beverages, a visit from Santa, and more!

Whether you have completed your holiday shopping or are just getting started, our holiday market has something for everyone. Shop a variety of local vendors selling goods that include art, jewelry, bath products, snacks, and much more. Free hot chocolate will be available to sip on to stay warm as you stock up!

LAC Studios Show and Sale
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | LAC Studios, 5722 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Looking for something truly unique? Shop Local! We have ceramics, pottery and hand pulled-prints, all for sale. Support local Artists!

BizArt: Building Innovation Between Art and Industry
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | The Renegade, 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Celebrate the holiday season with our annual BizArt networking event held in partnership with Arlington Cultural Affairs, which delivers public activities as Arlington Arts, and BizLaunch both divisions of Arlington Economic Development.

Join us for an unparalleled night of networking with artists and entrepreneurs alike fostering lasting partnerships for years to come. Bring plenty of business cards as you’ll need them for networking. Plus, we’ll be having a business card raffle for a “Made in Arlington” gift basket.

Virtual Information Session: 2023 Tree Canopy Study
2024-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Virginia
Join us to dive into an in-depth overview of Arlington’s tree canopy, examining how it has evolved over the years with data and analysis from 2014, 2018, and our most recent 2023 findings. We’ll discuss improvements in methodology, accuracy, and data quality, providing insights that help us better understand our progress toward Arlington’s tree canopy goals. Discover what this means for our community and environment, and explore the steps we can take together to support and expand our urban forest.

Opening Reception for Winter Artful Weekend
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Hendry House, Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 North 24th Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Join us for the opening reception for Winter Artful Weekend 2024, and get first dibs on new artworks by 40 Arlington Artists Alliance members!

Launch Your Dream Business: Life After Government
2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Want to start your own business? Here’s how!

Join SCORE, Arlington County’s BizLaunch and Arlington Public Library to learn the key elements you need to have and the many low-cost services available to you.

Leaving government, retiring, or want to be an entrepreneur? This free two-hour overview will help get you started!

Light refreshments will be served.

REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating.  By registering, you will receive event updates. ​

Business After Business
2025-01-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Vida Fitness, 4040 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 22203
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.

MLK Day of Service
2025-01-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Washington Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2025, for the MLK Day of Service hosted by Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center of Arlington and Arlington County.

Stormwater Utility Q&A Session
2025-02-04 18:30 - 19:00, 2025-02-19 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual, Arlington
Are you a single-family homeowner interested in understanding the new credit enhancements? Or part of an organization looking for opportunities to earn credit towards your future Stormwater Utility bill?

The Stormwater Utility team invites you to a virtual Q&A Session on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ask questions about the Stormwater Utility fee and the voluntary credit program that is now accepting applications.

First Friday at Art House 7
2025-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Art House 7, 5537 Langston Blvd, Arlington, Virginia
Join us for a lively art HOUSE party to view the Oil Paintings, Drawings and Ceramics of Art House 7 instructors’ Anne Arnett, Samantha Van Heest and Amy West. This kid-friendly event will welcome guests with wine and cheese, non-alcoholic beverages.

Share the Love Fundraiser
2025-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Bowlero Arlington, 320 23rd St S, Arlington, VA, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
Please join us for a family-friendly event at Bowlero in Crystal City to raise money for the Leadership Center of Arlington, including our scholarship fund.

Tickets include 2-hours of bowling time, shoe rental, a $5 arcade card, food, and drinks.

Heidelberg's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2025-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Heidelberg Bakery, 2150 North Culpeper Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Come celebrate Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe’s 50th Anniversary! Join us as County Board Member Takis Karantontis honors owners, Wolfgang and Carla Büchler with a key to the county for their half century of service to Arlingtonians. There will, of course, also be cake! Cupcakes will be readily available to all guests who stop by the shop between 9am and 12 pm. This Arlington treasure has been offering confectionary comfort food to the community since 1975. They currently hold the coveted title of “Best of Arlington” Bakeries for 2025 and are proudly featured in LBA’s People& Places Project as a lauded Legacy Business. We can not wait to shine a light on the decades of hospitality the Heidelberg team has offered the Arlington community. BizLaunch and Langston Boulevard Alliance are proudly sponsoring this event. This celebration is FREE to the public. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required.

Halls Hill History Day
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Calloway Church, 5000 Langston Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Honoring Legendary Halls Hill Entrepreneurs

Winter 2025 President's Breakfast
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Langston Boulevard Alliance, 4500 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States

Visionary Voices: A Conversation with J.H. Cullum Clark
2025-03-06 08:30 - 10:30 | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, 20110
Join George Mason University for a conversation with J.H. Cullum Clark, Director of Economic Growth at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. He will share key insights from his report, Engines of Opportunity: How Eds and Meds Institutions Can Become More Powerful Drivers of Prosperity in America’s Cities, which examines innovation districts across the U.S. and their impact on local economies.

AWE Women in Business Summit
2025-03-07 08:30 - 15:00 | Northeastern University – Arlington, 1300 17th Street North Suite 1500, Arlington, 22209
Join the Chamber for our 2025 AWE Women in Business Summit, a professional development and networking event designed for women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals eager to grow their business or enhance their career.

This event will bring together a diverse group of women to create a community dedicated to helping and supporting one another as we challenge traditional barriers that women in business face. The Summit will feature a keynote address from Friday Abernethy, General manager of Monumental Sports Network, as well as panel discussions and presentations from experienced leaders. This summit will provide education, inspiration, and connections to foster your success and help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Stumbling Stones Dedication Ceremony
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Virginia

Causes & Cocktails: Immigration
2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:00 | William Jeffrey’s Tavern, 2301 Columbia Pike Suite 101,, Arlington, 22204
Causes & Cocktails is a series of events that bring together civic-minded young professionals to learn about important causes impacting the local community. These events are an opportunity to connect with local nonprofits working to make a difference and develop friendships with peers who also want to give back.

Nonprofit partners:

ECDC

Just Neighbors

New Neighbors, a program of the Campagna Center

NOVA Friends of Refugees, a program of Saint George’s Episcopal Church

Speaker: Wendy Chan, NOVA Friends of Refugees

Women’s Maker Fair
2025-03-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Share the Love during Women’s History Month with an arts and crafts fair!

Support local, woman-owned businesses at a pop-up fair in Central Library! Visit any of the vendors to learn about their craft and artistic process. Their products will be available for sale.

Registration is recommended. By registering, you will receive event updates.

Legislative Breakfast
2025-03-25 07:45 - 09:30 | Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the 13th Annual Legislative Breakfast. This event offers the opportunity to hear about the recent General Assembly session from the legislators who represent Arlington in Richmond. Arlington’s members of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will discuss the legislation that they patroned, the issues that the General Assembly took up, and the outlook for Arlington and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Arlington Teen Summer Job Fair 2025
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd Street South, Arlington, Virginia, 22204
Calling all Arlington Businesses: Arlington Teen Summer Job Fair 2025 will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Arlington Teen Summer Job Fair is THE PLACE to meet young adults and teens to fill jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships and more. FREE to attend. If you have any further questions, email acemarketing@arlingtonva.us

Business Registration

Teen Registration

Leadership, Career, & Volunteer Expo
2025-04-05 13:00 - 17:00 | DoubleTree Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22202, United States
The Leadership, Career, and Volunteer Expo is a free event that includes leadership development seminars, opportunities to connect with community leaders from the business, nonprofit, and local government sectors, and a job and volunteer fair. Free headshots will also be available.

Who should attend? Job seekers in the Arlington, VA and DC region.

This event is hosted by the Leadership Center of Arlington and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development.

Minority Vendor Showcase: Change Starts Here
2025-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Hwy., Arlington, Virginia, 22202
The Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, in partnership with Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch, will host the Minority Vendor Showcase — an unparalleled opportunity for minority-owned businesses to connect with potential customers, community partners and influential leaders in the hospitality and business industries.With the theme Food, Fuel, Fitness, and Fun, this showcase highlights the diversity and innovation within the Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQIA+, women-owned and other minority-owned business communities.

Exclusive Opportunity for Diverse Vendors

Vendor opportunities are available until March 27. To be considered, all interested vendors must apply. Click here to learn more.

Cherrydale Farmers Market
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Established in 2021, Cherrydale is the latest addition to the Field to Table family of markets. As a local, producer-only market, everyone who sells at our market grows, raises, bakes, cooks, or prepares the food themselves. And it’s all done within 125 miles of Arlington!

Saturday mornings, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). Market location is, adjacent to the soccer field, in the courtyard on the southeast face of the Dorothy Hamm Middle School. This year’s market will conclude in November, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Parking: If driving, please park curbside along Lorcom Lane or Military Road and walk down Vacation Lane to the school & market. Parking is also available in the school parking lot across Vacation Lane on the north side of the middle school. Market Parking is not allowed on Vacation Ln. Biking and walking to the market are strongly encouraged!

Northern Virginia Housing Expo
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Meridian High School, 12 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, Virginia
Browse dozens of exhibits featuring apartment rentals, government assistance programs, home-buying opportunities and professionals, mortgage information and assistance and much more! Take advantage of helpful free workshops and one-on-one consultations designed to help you get where you want to be in Northern Virginia, whether you need to rent or need to be ready to buy.
