December 19, 2011
In This Issue
10th Anniversary Celebration for Wes Jurey
Happy Holidays
Storyopolis
Women's Alliance
UTA President Speaks at GR Council Meeting
State of the County
UTA / TCC Scholarship
Affinity Program - Office Depot
New Members

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Jan. 10 - Business Over Breakfast. Click here to register. 

Sponsored by Cathy Alexander, Avon Representative 

  

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Chamber Connection Luncheon. Click here to register.

 

Jan. 24 - Chamber After Hours. Click here to register.

 

Jan. 26 - Wes Jurey 10th Anniversary Luncheon. Click here to register.

 

Jan. 31 - Women's Alliance After Hours Event. Click here to register.

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10th Anniversary Celebration Lunch for Wes Jurey Jan. 26, 2012

The Chamber and Foundation Boards of Directors are planning a luncheon celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Wes Jurey's service as president & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Join the Boards and featured speakers on January 26 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Cacharel Grand Ballroom as they recognize Wes' significant accomplishments to the Arlington business community.

 

To purchase a seat or sponsor a table, please click here.    

Happy Holidays from Your Chamber

Everyone at your Arlington Chamber of Commerce wishes you happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. We all look forward to serving you in 2012. As a reminder, the Chamber offices will be closed the week of December 26. 

 

Chambers next newsletter will be January 2. 

Storyopolis Book Series Event Jan 12 - Meet C.F. Payne

storyopolisMeet an American icon, C.F. Payne! He is an artist-illustrator whose artwork has graced the covers of Time Magazine, Readers Digest, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times Book Review and Sunday Magazine, MAD Magazine, der Spiegel, U.S. News and World Report, The Atlantic Monthly, Texas Monthly, Boys Life, and more. He has been commissioned to paint countless politicians, authors and entertainers. He has illustrated ten children's picture books, including The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber, written by John Lithgow. Register here.

Women's Alliance After Hours Event Jan. 31 - Update on Economic Development

Women's AllianceThe Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber will be holding an entertaining and informative "After Hours" event on Jan 31 (5:30 - 7:30 pm) at Theatre Arlington. Andrea Roy, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Arlington will provide an update on current and proposed development in the city. Arlington's own Melissa Lawson, winner of NBC's Nashville Star will provide the entertainment. Register for this outstanding evening here.

UT Arlington President Defends Research Spending

The role of research at the University of Texas at Arlington will only gain in importance despite ongoing criticism of dollars spent on research at Texas universities by a number of influential, conservative policy groups. UT Arlington President James D. Spaniolo told the Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Council last week that the pressure on research spending has receded somewhat over the summer, and that research is integral to the growth of the university.

 

Read more here.

Hear Judge Whitley Speak on the "State of the County"

Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley will present a first-ever State of the County address to Chamber of Commerce members Thursday, February 16.

 

Whitley, a member of the county commissioners court since 1997, serves as the head administrative official for the county government, which has more than 4,000 employees and locations in all areas of Tarrant County. The county is the main agency responsible for the administration of criminal justice, the civil and family court systems, public health and is a significant player in local transportation decisions.

 

To register for the state of the county, click here.

$2,500 Scholarship for a High School Senior Planning to Attend UTA or TCC

Champion Education PosterAs part of the Champion Education Initiative, the Arlington Chamber Foundation has a $2,500 scholarship available to one 2011-2012 graduating AISD student who plans to attend either UTA or TCC. Click here to download the application. Deadline is February 29. 

2012 Business Resolution - Save up to 80% on Office Supplies through Chamber Affinity Program

Members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce have an opportunity to save up to 80% on over 200 of the most common office supplies ( view list here ). Sign up for our exclusive Office Deport Affinity Program and begin saving today! Discount list can be found here.

 

To learn how to register, please click here.

November 2011 New Chamber Members - Welcome!

AFLAC

aRoundJoy at The HoopShack

BlinQ Lash & Brow Boutique

Dave's Professional Plumbing Inc.

Einstein Bros Bagels

Elwood Staffing

Jason's Deli - Rd. to Six Flags

Old Navy

Pride Dental

SeekingSitters DFW Southwest

The Pinnacle Corporation

Trail Dust Steak House 

 

Sincerely,

 

Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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