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Registration CLOSES TONIGHT for the
2013 Spirit of America,
"Salute to Small Business" Luncheon - May 23 |
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Both public and private small business supporters will be honored at this year's "Salute to Small
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Business" luncheon. We proudly welcome 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 luncheon will feature an address by Jeff Williams, President of Graham Associates, and the 2012 Arlington Small Business of the Year. The Chamber's 2013 Outstanding Small Businesses of the Year will also be recognized - Bob Moore Construction, Inc. and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County.
The luncheon is this Thursday, May 23 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel. Come early (11:00 am) to visit the displays.
Click here for registration and sponsorship information.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
   BRONZE SPONSORS 
  
 Kilgore College Small Business Development Center |
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Register for Next Tuesday's
Chamber After Hours |
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.
This month's Chamber After Hours will be Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Alley Cats Entertainment Center. Click here to register. |
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State Legislators Budget Deal |
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 After a week of tension and acrimony between houses, state legislators have reportedly reached a deal on the budget, one that might eliminate the need for a special session (at least for now). A legislative update is posted here.
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Arlington Chamber to Recognize Small Businesses of the Year THIS THURSDAY |
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Bob Moore Construction, Inc. and Girls Inc. of Ta rrant County are the Chamber's recipients of the 2013 Small Businesses of the Year. Selected for their achievements, innovation, response to adversity and contributions to aid community-oriented projects, the businesses will be recognized at the May 23 "Spirit of America: 2013 Salute to Small Business." Click here for more details. |
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Taxing Internet Sales |
Competition between brick-and-mortars retailers and  Internet sellers has often been considered uneven, since most online businesses don't charge local sales tax. Does this situation affect your business? The Chamber wants to know. A proposal before Congress is considered by many the best shot at leveling the playing field. For more information about the Marketplace Fairness Act, please click here.
To provide feedback, email the Public Policy staff here. |
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WELCOME - April New Members |
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AFFILIATE PARTNERS
McKinney Economic Development
Harrison Walker & Harper 1887
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Kleiman/Evangelista Eye Center
Insperity
Rental Stop
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
NEW GENERAL MEMBERS
Ability Connection Texas
Ameritex Movers
Cambridge Homes
Edward Jones Investments - Edward Dzurilla
FunXion Fitness Inc
Ingram Unlimited, LLC
KCJR Property Investmens, LLC
Pure Barre Arlington
Tallent Roofing, Inc.
YMCA of Arlington, Central Branch
El Club del Exito
Tim Axilrod
Stephen D. Wiley |
