April 29, 2013
Chamber Weekly
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Events this Week
Chamber's 2013 Outstanding Small Businesses of the Year
NBC 5 Deborah Ferguson to Emcee Small Business Luncheon
Lottery and Health Care Discussed in Austin
Early Voting Begins Today
UT Arlington Engineering Interns
Leadership Arlington Accepting Youth Applications
WELCOME March New Members
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Arlington Chamber Announces 2013 Outstanding Small Businesses of the Year

On Thursday, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2013 Small Businesses of the Year. Bob Moore Construction, Inc. and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County were selected for their achievements, innovation, response to adversity and contributions to aid community-oriented projects. The awards will be presented at the May 23 "Spirit of America: 2013  Salute to Small Business" hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and The North Texas Small Business Development Center. Click here for more details.

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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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Lottery and Health Care in Legislative Update

CapitolState legislators briefly killed the state lottery last week, and appear poised to never give birth to health care coverage for the uninsured. A new legislative update is posted at here.

Early Voting Begins Today

Early voting in the May 11 City Council and school district elections begins today. For a list of polling sites and information about the candidates visit www.voteforarlington.com.

 

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UT Arlington College of Engineering Seeking Companies Interested in Hiring Qualified Interns

The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Engineering offers employers an opportunity to work with Cooperative Education and Internship students.  UT Arlington has degree programs for Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science (including Software and Computer Engineering), Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical majors. Students are available full or part time. If your company would like to inquire about hiring engineering interns for your company please review the program here or contact Carole Coleman.

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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