The Advance Arlington Board offers several opportunities for combined in-person and virtual hybrid programs throughout the year. See current and future program updates, as well as a video recording of our most recent program, below.

Viewers can also find recordings of all of our previous events at our "Past Programs" tab as well.

Second Annual Soiree Celebrating Community Conversations

June 11, 2025

Thank You for Joining Us!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Second Annual Soirée Celebrating Community Conversations, and to our incredibly generous sponsors. It was an inspiring evening of contemporary art, delicious sips and savories, and meaningful connections with engaged neighbors, all in support of informed dialogue in Arlington.

The evening also marked the close of a dynamic program year where we explored a wide range of timely and thought provoking topics, including:

The local economic impacts of federal policy;

The future of state and local journalism;

A candid examination of whether and how we achieve a more diverse and inclusive representation;

The use and impact of artificial intelligence in Arlington’s schools;

How to support our growing population of older residents who wish to age in Arlington.

We’ll be back in touch later this summer with membership information and a preview of the year ahead. Our next season kicks off on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM - mark your calendars!

Finally, a big thank you again to our sponsors and attendees. Your support makes these vital conversations possible, both in person and virtually, and helps us continue bringing together diverse voices to tackle the most pressing issues shaping Arlington’s future.

Did you miss the may Program?

Economic Issues Facing Arlington: Tariffs, Layoffs, and Workforce Stability

May 14, 2025

Thank you to our panelists, Mark Schwartz, Matt de Ferranti, Barfonce Baldwin, Dr. Terry Clower, Ryan Touhill, and moderator Devanshi Patel for this important conversation!

The discussion delved into how economic factors such as rising tariffs, increasing layoffs and workforce stability are shaping Arlington’s future, with a focus on the personal and societal consequences for residents. We explored the strategies being considered to ensure long-term economic stability, support for affected workers, and the overall resilience of the community.

Thank you to our generous program sponsor, Bean, Kinney & Korman.

We are immensely grateful for the generosity of our sponsors whose crucial contributions allow us to offer exciting programming for the upcoming year. You can find these wonderful community partners on our website's new Sponsors page here - and please consider joining this terrific list too!