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| Business Over Breakfast is Tomorrow |  Join us for this monthly fast-paced networking event giving members the opportunity to build relationships, present information on their businesses and services and exchange business cards with prospective clients and customers.
Come prepared with your thirty second "elevator pitch" that you can polish by sharing with the entire group. Each month, three businesses are selected to give a four-minute presentation explaining their business at the next Business Over Breakfast event. Register here.
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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.
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| 335-unit Complex to Boost Downtown Arlington Development | |
Last week, the Arlington City Council approved an apartment development on the southeast side of the UT Arlington campus that could give a boost to downtown development efforts. The five-story, 335-unit upscale complex is being touted as a home for faculty and staff.
A critical mass of people living in or near downtown has always been seen as one necessary catalyst to driving the demand for services that would spur redevelopment of existing downtown lots. While any apartment development in Arlington creates some legitimate concerns, greater density in the area of downtown has generally been considered a positive move towards reshaping the downtown and near-university areas.
Final approval of the project should come when the City Council considers it on second reading on January 17. Click here to view renderings.(PDF, 28.2MB)
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| Your Business Can be Honored as The Chamber's Small Business of the Year | |
Every year, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce recognizes two small businesses in the community (one for-profit, one non-profit) for their business achievements, innovativeness, response to adversity and contributions to aid community-oriented projects. The Arlington Chamber utilizes the Small Business Administration's widely used size standards to define "Small Business"-500 maximum employees for most manufacturing and mining industries and $7.0 million maximum in average annual receipts for most non-manufacturing industries. Click here to download the nomination form. Hurry, nomination forms must be submitted by March 2.
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| Chamber Members Invited to Speak to Eighth-Graders About Life Experiences | |
 Arlington Scholars Program is a great way for students to prepare for the highly technological and competitive workplace of the 21st Century. Students receive the maximum benefits from their electives by using those courses to focus on career pathways. CTE students also benefit from the program's partnerships with local businesses. Arlington Scholars is the first in a series of events that influences what students do in the next 4 years. Volunteer speakers are invited to speak to a class of eighth grade students beginning February 21 through March 9, to share their career and life experiences. For more information send email to Beverly B. Davis, bdavis12@aisd.net, Career and Technical Education.
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Storyopolis Event Thursday - Meet C.F. Payne
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 Meet 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.
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Women's Alliance After Hours Event Jan. 31 - Update on Economic Development
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 The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber will be holding an entertaining and informative "After Hours" event on Jan 31 (5:00 - 7:00 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.
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Hear Judge Whitley Speak on the "State of the County" | |
 Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley will present a first-ever State of the County luncheon address to Chamber of Commerce members Thursday, February 16 at Cacharel Restaruant.
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. |
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Welcome December New Members! | |
Callaway Financial Services
Dayton Development Coalition
Scott Campbell
Meadowbrook Memory Care |
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Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
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