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Featured Event
Small Business of the Year Awards' Luncheon to Recognize Arlington Businesses
On June 7, 2012 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, the North Texas Small Business Development Center and the Arlington Chamber will honor businesses, both small and large. The Chamber will also recognize its prestigious small businesses of the year in both the for-profit and non-profit categories. The emcee for the event will be a D/FW favorite - Scott Murray. The keynote speaker will be Preston Pearson, former Dallas Cowboy, player in 5 Super Bowls and recipient of two Super Bowl rings. To learn more, sponsor or purchase tickets, please click here.
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Energy & Natural Resources Forum
Thursday at the Hilton Garden Inn, Arlington - 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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The Chamber is hosting an Energy and Natural Resources Public Policy Forum Thursday, May 17, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2190 E. Lamar, Arlington. The forum will open-up discussions on energy generation, water supply and other crucial infrastructure issues from a federal, state and local perspective.
Keynote speaker:
 Karen Harbert, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21st Century Energy
Guest speakers:
Jim Keffer, Chairman, Committee on Energy Resources, Texas House of Representatives
Bernard Weinstein, Associate Director, Maguire Energy Institute, Southern Methodist University
Ken Morgan, Director, TCU Energy Institute
Ron Lemons, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Freese and Nichols Inc.
Mike Greene, Former Chairman, Electric Reliability Council of Texas and former Vice Chairman, Energy Future Holdings
The cost for registration is $25 (including lunch) for Chamber members. Non-member registration is $35. Please register by clicking here. |
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Chamber Connection is Friday - Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Membership
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Not sure if a Chamber membership is worth the investment? Want to learn how to get the most out of your Chamber membership? Then attend a Chamber Connection Luncheon. Scheduled for Friday, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Chamber, this session provides guidance in understanding the products, services, money-saving affinity programs and networking opportunities available through your Chamber. Click here to register and begin to maximize your membership investment.
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Chamber Brings Clarity to the Elections
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The election merry go round keeps on going, and there is a very good chance many voters are confused by overlapping election dates. Two days ago, the Arlington City Council and School District elections were decided, except for a City Council runoffs in Districts 1, North Arlington. That runoff election is June 23.
Results of Saturday's election can be found here.
Early voting begins today and runs through May 25 for Democrat and Republican party primary elections, which has a May 29 election day. At least a couple of those races for Texas House and Senate and US Congress could end up in runoffs, which are set for July 31.
City runoff election information and early voting locations for the primaries are posted on www.voteforarlington.com
And, June 11-19 is early voting for the City Council runoff.
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Alley Cats to Host Chamber After Hours on May 22
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 The Arlington Chamber will hold a Chamber After Hours from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Alley Cats on Tuesday, May 22. This come-and-go event provides the opportunity for networking, building relationships and exchanging business cards with prospective clients and customers. It is also a terrific way to introduce a prospective member to the Chamber. Click here to register.
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Introduction to Google AdWords - Presented by the Tarrant SBDC at The Center For Innovation
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 This free seminar is designed to help business owners understand the world of online advertising, increase website traffic and improve sales by implementing Google AdWords effectively. Seminar is held at the Chamber's Center For Innovation on Thursday, May 17, from 9:00 - 11:00 am. Click here for more details.
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Welcome - April New Members! | |
Morrison & Morrison, Inc.
The Fourth Leaf Chile Company
Tax2Go, LLC
Big Brothers Big Sisters North Texas
4 Wall Studios
Beautify Your Image
Jack Hattendorf
Aerial Specialties |
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Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
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