April 22, 2013
Chamber Weekly
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Events this Week
Register for TOMORROW'S Chamber After Hours
9th Annual Golf Tournament THIS FRIDAY
NBC 5 Deborah Ferguson to Emcee Small Business Luncheon
County Judge Whitley Delivers State of the County Address
House Passes Ban on Texting While Driving
Arlington Items Move Forward in Austin
Leadership Arlington Accepting Youth Applications
WELCOME March New Members
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Chamber After Hours is a come-and-go event that 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.

 

We plan to see you at Shady Valley Golf Club Tuesday, April 23 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Click here to register.

  Chamber's 9th Annual Golf Tournament is THIS FRIDAY - Two More Golfers Needed!

The Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament needs two more golfers for 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. We look forward to seeing our golfers at noon THIS FRIDAY, April 26.

 

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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

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2013 Spirit of America,
"Salute to Small Business" Luncheon - May 23
NBC 5 Deborah Ferguson
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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.

 

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  Judge Whitley Delivers "State of the County" Address

At the Chamber Foundation's State of the County luncheon address last Thursday, County Judge B. Glen Whitley talked about the enthusiasm behind extending State Highway 360 south of Green Oaks Boulevard, and the eventual need for a new interchange at 360 and Interstate 30.    

House Passes Ban on Texting While Driving

CapitolThe Texas House passed a ban on texting while driving, and legislators are getting increasingly jumpy about how to pay for the water and transportation improvements they all acknowledge we need in Texas. A new legislative update is posted here.

Early Voting Dates and Locations Posted

Early voting dates and locations for the May 11 City and school elections have been added to the already available candidate information at www.voteforarlington.com.

 

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Leadership Arlington
Youth Applications Due May 17
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

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Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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