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Featured Event
Women's Alliance Unveils Scholarship and Hero Award Programs
The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber announced two new programs to coincide with their inaugural annual "Inspired-Women" luncheon November 4 - a $1,000 scholarship and a Hero Award. The $1,000 scholarship is available to qualifying female students from either TCC Southeast or UT Arlington. The Hero Award was established to recognize a woman demonstrating leadership capabilities and a commitment within our community. Details and forms about all programs can be found here. Nominations are open for the next 30 days. |
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Annual Dinner is Next Week - Register Today! | |
The Annual Dinner and Business Meeting is the Chamber's premier event, featuring a nationally known speaker and the release of the Chamber's Annual Report. This year we will also be presenting Tillie Burgin with the Star Award, and inducting Gary C. Martin and Zeke Wilemon into the Business Hall of Fame. The keynote speaker for the event will be Charlotte Jones Anderson, brand management executive for the Dallas Cowboys. To attend this event next Thursday, September 29 at the Arlington Convention Center, please click the banner above.
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| H.O.P.E. Tutoring Needs Volunteers - For as Little as One Hour a Week! | |
Help make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering at H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center. The sessions are for 3rd-8th graders and are held on Tuesdays and Thursday at 3:45-4:45 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm. You do not need to be a teacher in order to volunteer, you only need to complete an application, a background check and a training session. Email coordinator.hope@sbcglobal.net for more information, or call 817-860-7757.
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Learning Over Lunch is Wednesday- Registration Ends Today!
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 Effective marketing takes a specific blend of ingredients. "Marketing Chef" Andrew Szabo has helped many businesses stand out from the crowd. Learn how to develop strategic plans and objectives this Wednesday, September 21 with Marketing Chef Andrew Szabo. Register online here. The deadline to register is today at 5 pm. A video of the Marketing Chef can be viewed here.
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Only 28 Days Until the National Association of Seed & Venture Fund Annual Conference in Arlington | |
 "Innovation Capital - Leading America's Recovery" is the theme of the 18th annual NASVF Conference being held at the Arlington Sheraton October 17 - 19. The event, hosted by the Chamber and the Center For Innovation, features John Fernandez as a keynote speaker and panelist. The U. S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development will address "Top Down Federal Funding-Attracting Dollars for Industries in Your Region." Please register here.
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| Important Dates to Mark on Your Calendars | |
Your Arlington Chamber would like you to consider attending many of the up-coming sessions.
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Christkindl is Coming to Arlington!
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  A new holiday tradition debuts in Arlington Dec. 8-11-Christkindl German Market. The event will include authentic Old World entertainment, food, crafts, gifts for the holiday, displays and fun! WFAA (Channel 8) has inked an agreement with the Chamber Foundation to become the Exclusive Television Sponsor. The sponsorship will provide broad scale consumer awareness on both television and WFAA.com. Sponsors or vendors interested in becoming part of Christkindl can find information here. For a vendor application, please click here.
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Join Our Community Calendar
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If you are aware of a community event not posted on the Chamber's wesite, please email Heather at hderizzo@arlingtontx.com with details.
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ArlingtonAnswers.com to conduct Job Fair Sept. 29 | |
 ArlingtonAnswers.com, with the support of Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County, will conduct a job fair on September 29 at Grace Community Church in Arlington. Spaces have been allocated for 50 hiring companies. Interested companies and job seekers can click here for more information.
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State of the City Address
|  The Chamber is pleased to announce our 6th Annual State of the City Address. Please join us as Mayor Robert Cluck, M.D. updates Chamber members on new developments and opportunities in our community. This annual event brings together the who's who of the Arlington business community---mark your calendar now and plan to attend Friday, October 21! Register here. |
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Special Recognition to the
President's Advisory Group | |
American Airlines | Android Industries | Arlington Independent School District | AT&T | Atmos Energy Automation & Robotics Research Institute | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | CDATS Incorporated Chesapeake Energy Corporation | City of Arlington Dallas Cowboys Football Club | Dan Dipert Coaches/Tours | EFO Holdings, L.P. | Frost Bank | General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant | Hensel Phelps Construction Co. | Huffines Communities, Inc. International Bowling Campus | JPMorgan Chase Bank | JPS Diagnostic and Surgery Hospital of Arlington Lincoln Square Shopping Center | Medical Center of Arlington | Moritz Cadillac BMW Mini | OmniAmerican Bank | Oncor Electric Delivery | Siemens Industry, Inc | Six Flags Over Texas/Hurricane Harbor | Southwest Bank | Southwest Securities, FSB | Spring Creek Companies | Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct 2 | Texas Health Arlington Memorial | Texas Rangers Baseball Club | TMAC | The University of Texas at Arlington | Walmart Stores, Inc | Wells Fargo Bank |
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Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
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