The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce held its 81st Annual Dinner on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center. The formal evening brought attention to the leadership, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community spirit that continue to move Arlington forward. This year’s theme, Ignition Point, celebrated the moment when potential becomes progress. Every successful business, nonprofit initiative, community partnership, and bold new vent

In this Member Spotlight, Bryan Weatherford talks with Willie Smith of Base Camp United Foundation about his mission to support homeless veterans through outreach, hygiene kits, community partnerships and housing initiatives. Willie shares how his military background and years working with veterans inspired him to launch the foundation and why the organization's "No One Left Behind" initiative continues to guide its work today. "When you step forward, but you still look behin