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Featured Event
Last Day to Register for Wes' 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
The Chamber and Foundation Boards of Directors have planned 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 surprise speakers this Thursday 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. Click here to register.
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| Chamber After Hours Networking Event is Tomorrow | |
 Join us tomorrow from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Mavericks Bar and Grill for Chamber After Hours. This come-and-go event provides the opportunity for networking, building relationships and exchanging business cards with prospective clients and customers. It also is a terrific way to introduce a prospective member to the Chamber. This event is free for members, but please register 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 Arlington 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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Women's Alliance After Hours Event Jan. 31 - "Arlington: Reflecting on 2011, Looking Ahead to 2012"
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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 at Theatre Arlington. Andrea Roy, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Arlington, will provide a unique perspective "Reflecting on 2011, Looking Ahead in 2012." Arlington's own Melissa Lawson, winner of NBC's Nashville Star will provide the entertainment. Click here to read more about the event and register.
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Texas Electoral Maps Sent Back to the Drawing Board
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 The Supreme Court on Friday threw out electoral maps drawn by federal judges in Texas. The decision ultimately could affect control of the U.S. House of Representatives and leaves the fate of Texas' April Primaries unclear. Read more about local implications here.
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Arlington's 2012 Small Business of the Year Award Might Be a Reality for Your Company!
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The Arlington Chamber of Commerce annually 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. The 2012 awards are open to nominations. Click here to download the nomination form.
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Join a Chamber Networking Leads Group. Discover New Ways to Increase Business in 2012!
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The Chamber cordially invites you to a leads group "open house" February 15 at 8:15 am where you can hear guest speaker Scott Sherwin (Sandler Sales) provide insights on "Why sales people fail... and what you can do about it."
Learn how a networking leads group is an efficient way to expand your sales force without the expense. The groups are uniquely designed to give you exclusive access to quality referrals. Only one person or company per industry is allowed to join each group, so take this opportunity to lock out your competition. We currently have three networking leads groups at the Arlington Chamber. Click here to register.
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NTTA Further Studies the Feasibility of TH-360 Development South
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 At the moment, there is no clear path to building the rest of Texas Highway 360 on the eastern edge of Arlington. It's nevertheless a priority for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce to see the freeway portion of the road - service roads already exist - get completed from where it stops at Green Oaks Boulevard all the way south to Ellis County.
A fully built 360 means better, faster access for shipping for businesses on the city's east side, as well as making land along the roadway more viable for development. The North Texas Tollway Authority is spending $5.3 million on preliminary planning, but there is no clear indication of which agency will ultimately construct the $600 million extension, or when that project might happen. NTTA officials briefed the Chamber's Center for Public Policy Advisory Council about two weeks ago. The NTTA presentation can be found here.
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Feb. 1, 2012 Designated as UT Arlington Day
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 In honor of the opening of the College Park Center, the City of Arlington is naming Feb. 1 UT Arlington Day. To promote the special day, UT Arlington is running a "spirit contest" open to anyone who lives or works in Arlington, Arlington businesses, and people affiliated with the University. To participate, dress yourself, your neighbors, your kids, your pets, your house, your place of business, your car, or anything else in your best blue, orange and white Maverick gear, take a picture, then email the photo. Click here for more details.
Three winners will each receive $250! Winners will be announced at the UT Arlington Homecoming game at 7pm on February 11.
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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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