When
January 19, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where
1481 Roadhouse Grille
408 S Highway 81, Arlington, SD, 57212
408 S Highway 81, Arlington, SD, 57212
Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
2026 Annual Chamber Membership Appreciation Banquet
Monday, January 19, 2026 • Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Location: 1481 Roadhouse Grille — Arlington, SD
Food/Bar: Light food • Cash bar
Includes: Networking • Program • Awards
Event Overview
Kick off 2026 with the Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce at our biggest member night of the year—part celebration, part networking, and part “here’s what’s next.”
Enjoy light food, a cash bar, and meaningful connections—plus a focused program that highlights what we accomplished together in 2025 and where we’re headed in 2026.
We’ll recognize the people and businesses who make Arlington stronger and share a clear plan for delivering more value, better communication, and more impactful programming going forward.
Help Us Recognize the Best of Arlington
The awards are only as strong as the nominations we receive. If someone has made a real impact—through service, leadership, or building a business that strengthens our community—take 2 minutes and nominate them.
Submit Nominations →
Categories: Lifetime Achievement, Business of the Year, Person of the Year
What You’ll Get Out of the Night
Real connections
Meet and mingle with area business owners, community leaders, and Chamber supporters.
Practical help
Learn about resources you can actually use—from planning to funding to growth support.
Clear roadmap
See what the Chamber is building in 2026—new initiatives, stronger communication, and more member value.
Community pride
Celebrate Arlington and recognize outstanding individuals and businesses during the awards presentation.
Event Schedule
5:30 PM
Doors Open — Enjoy light food and a cash bar.
5:30–6:30
Networking — Meet and mingle with area business owners and community leaders.
6:30 PM
Welcome + Year in Review — Chamber accomplishments and a look back at 2025 (President Chris Hussak).
6:50–7:20
Guest Presentations — Matty Kerr (Small Business Development Center) shares resources to help local businesses start, grow, and thrive
7:20 PM
2026 Chamber Vision & Plans — New initiatives, clearer communication, and a more valuable member experience—less meetings, more quality content (Andy Brown, Treasurer).
7:45 PM
Awards Presentations — Honoring Lifetime Achievement, Business of the Year, and Person of the Year(Chris Hussak + Becky Pistulka).Submit nominations here →
8:00 PM
Event Concludes
Food/Bar
Light food provided; cash bar available.
Arrive early
Networking starts as soon as the doors open.
Bring someone
A great “first Chamber event” for someone new—invite a friend or business partner.
Come for the connections. Leave with ideas, resources, and a clearer sense of where Arlington is headed in 2026.