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6th Annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

The Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit offers the region’s business leaders the opportunity to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is hosting this summit with premier partner, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and co-hosts, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Virginia Regional Commission.

Moderator

Drew Wilder, Northern Virginia Reporter, NBC Washington

Speakers

– The Honorable Katie Cristol – Vice Chair, Arlington County Board

– The Honorable Jeff McKay – Chair, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

– The Honorable Phyllis Randall – Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (invited)

– The Honorable Ann Wheeler – Chair At-Large, Prince William County Board of Supervisors (invited)

– The Honorable Justin Wilson – Mayor, City of Alexandria

Registration

Attendees have the option of joining virtually or in person at George Mason University – Van Metre Hall. For questions regarding registration, please contact Operations Manager, Olivia McKay at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

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Event Date August, 25

Event Time 12:00am - 2:00am

Event Location

George Mason – Arlington Campus 3351 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, 22201

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