April 15, 2013
Chamber Weekly
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Events this Week
Register for Friday's Chamber Connection
State of the County Luncheon Registration Closes TOMORROW
9th Annual Golf Tournament Registration Closes THIS WEEK
NBC 5 Deborah Ferguson to Emcee Small Business Luncheon
Arlington Items Move Forward in Austin
Candidates Respond to Chamber Questions
Government Contracting: Tarrant SBDC Seminar
Workforce Solutions Job Fair
Leadership Arlington Accepting Youth Applications
WELCOME March New Members
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 Register for this Friday's 
Chamber Connection
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Not sure if a Chamber membership is worth the investment? Want to learn how to get the mosthandshake out of your Chamber membership? Then attend the Chamber Connection Luncheon this Friday, April 19 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm) and begin to maximize your membership investment. The session provides guidance in understanding the products, services, money-saving affinity programs and networking opportunities available through your Chamber.

 

This lunch is complimentary, but we ask you to register so that we may plan for catering. Please register here.

 2013 State of the County Luncheon This Thursday - Registration Closes TOMORROW!
Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley will present the "State of the County" luncheon address to Arlington Chamber of Commerce this Thursday, April 18 at the Hilton Arlington (11:30 am - 1:00 pm). 
  
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 the criminal justice, the civil and family court systems, public health and is a significant player in local transportation decisions. Click here to sponsor or register. 
                                  
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  Chamber's 9th Annual Golf Tournament in 10 Days - Registration Closes THIS WEEK! 

The Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament is our premier Golf_tournamentexecutive networking event, held in appreciation of Arlington's business community. The tournament serves as a fun way to offer executive level networking. Join us at noon on Friday, April 26. Register TODAY! Only one hole sponsorship and a few team spots remain.

 

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GOLF CART SPONSOR - Southside Bank 

HOLE SPONSORS - Affiliated Bank, Arlington Cancer Center, Classic Buick GMC, Double Diamond Resorts, Experience Arlington, LBL Architects, Inc., Primera Companies, Inc., Rental Stop, Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P., Southwest Bank, Texas Rangers 

FIREMAN SPONSOR - Medical Center of Arlington 

BEER SPONSOR - Michelob Ultra

BEVERAGE SPONSOR - Coca-Cola Refreshments

Register Now for the
2013 Spirit of America,
"Salute to Small Business" Luncheon

In recognition of the contributions made by small businesses to American society, every year since 1963, the President of the United States has designated a week during the spring as National Small Business Week.

NBC 5 Deborah Ferguson
NBC 5
Today Anchor
Deborah Ferguson

 

Both public and private small business supporters will be honoring North Texas at this year's "Salute to Small Business" luncheon. We proudly announce NBC 5 Today Anchor, Deborah Ferguson as emcee of the luncheon co-hosted by the Arlington Chamber, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Small Business Development Center. The Arlington Chamber will also award its Small Businesses of the Year at the event.

 

The luncheon is Thursday, May 23 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel.

 

Click here for registration and sponsorship information.

 

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Arlington Items Move Forward in Austin

CapitolUT Arlington items move forward in legislative committees and transportation advocates make a push in Austin last week. A new legislative update is posted on the Center for Public Policy section on the Chamber's website. For more information, please click here. 

Arlington Candidates Respond to Chamber Questions

City Council and Arlington Independent School Board candidate information and responses to questions from the Chamber may be viewed on the Chamber's companion website www.voteforarlington.com.

Vote for Arlington
Government Contracting
Tarrant SBDC Education Seminar
This Tuesday

TArrant SBDCDoes your business have a product or service the federal or state government is interested in? How do you conduct business with local and federal governments? Come to this informative seminar and learn how to do business with taxing entities, such as D/FW Airport, The"T", state universities and others. Explore GSA requirements, Government Bid Processes, determine the right point of entry, and learn the benefits of minority certification.

Click here to register.

Workforce Solutions Job Fair

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County will be conducting a job fair on April 25 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Bob Duncan Center. Employers currently hiring are invited to participate at no charge. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please click here.

Leadership Arlington
Accepting Youth Applications
Leadership Arlington is looking for applicants for the next class of Youth Leadership Arlington. This is an excellent program that gives Juniors in High School the opportunity to learn about a variety of areas in the city, including Government, Economic Development, and Arts and Culture, while building leadership skills.

 

Student applicants must attend Arlington ISD or live in the Arlington city limits. The student must also be entering their junior year in the fall of 2013.  To download an application click here.

WELCOME - March New Members

UAS CONSORTIUM INVESTOR

  

OnPoynt Unmanned Systems

  

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

 

A Plus Food Industry Inspections, Inc

Hartman, Leito & Bolt, LLP

Hyatt Place Dallas/Arlington

Technology Media Group

 

NEW GENERAL MEMBERS

 

AEROSTAR GLOBAL LOGISTICS, INC.
Anything Goes
AuditGuard Services Inc.
B&M Auto Specialists
Frazier Roofing & Guttering
iKids Pediatric Dentistry
McKnight Insurance Services
Monarch Office Furniture
My Mechanic Automotive Repair
Peak Energy Technology LLC
Steven Barton - Thrivent Financial
T. J. Villarreal State Farm

Sincerely,

 

Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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