The Arlington Chamber of Commerce held its State of the County & Public Safety Awards breakfast on Tuesday, June 25 at the Army Navy Country Club.

Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey delivered the State of the County address focusing on the economic and development status of Arlington.  More than 200 members of the local business community attended the event along with community leaders and members of the public safety and first responder community in Arlington. This included Arlington County’s Fire Department, Police Department, Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, and Sheriff’s office.  

Awards were presented by ABC7/WJLA’s Health and Wellness Reporter, Victoria Sanchez.

The Chamber has held an annual State of the County event for the County Board Chair since 2001 Jay Fisette was the inaugural speaker, as he was chair that year. They have had the Public Safety Awards in different forms since 1981.

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization of more than 650 businesses committed to strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live and do business in Arlington.  It was founded in 1924.