ARLINGTON, VA - The Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted the 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala on Saturday January 27, 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. The event, sponsored by Washington Gas, and hosted by 2024 Chamber Chair David Kinney of Clarendon LLC (right), was attended by more than 320 members of the region's business and civic leaders.

2024 Chamber Chair David Kinney

The Gala's central theme was a celebration of the Chamber's 100th Anniversary. The 100th celebration included a video commemorating milestones in the history of the Chamber, a champagne toast, and a slide show of past Galas.

"We stand on the shoulders of the visionaries who created the Arlington Chamber and grew it over the last 100 years," said Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber President & CEO. "While our mission statement and offerings have evolved, our core purpose remains steadfast. We strengthen businesses and the economic environment for all who work, live, and do business in Arlington. We take immense pride in our history while eagerly anticipating the future."

Melissa Adams, Washington Gas

2024 Chamber Chair David Kinney emphasized the 100th anniversary by noting how the Arlington of 1924 was quite different from the Arlington of 2024, but the Chamber has evolved and grown to meet the needs of the business community.

Attendees enjoyed a three-course dinner, music by the Bachelor Boys, a 360 photo booth, a lively game of Heads or Tails, and one lucky winner, John Snedden of Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company, who took home a two night weekend stay at the New Kent Ordinary in the Best of Raffle, donated by Jon Kinney and Erin Devine.

VIPs in attendance included Delegate Patrick Hope, Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey, Arlington County Board Vice-Chair Takis Karantonis, Arlington County Board Members Maureen Coffey and Susan Cunningham, Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Sheriff Jose Quiroz, and Commissioner of Revenue Kim Klingler.

Guests on the dance floor

Guests enjoying dinner

Guests celebrating with champagne toast

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Photo Credit: Bruce Buckley Photography/Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization of more than 700 businesses committed to strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live, and do business in Arlington. The Chamber supports our members through networking, advocacy, professional development, and community engagement. For more information or to become a member, visit www.arlingtonchamber.org.