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National SBA Event in Arlington is TOMORROW |
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 The SBA, the Arlington Chamber and the City of Arlington will host more than 1,000 businesses at the SOLD-OUT National Small Business Week -Dallas/Fort Worth on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The SBA, along with experts from the Dallas/Fort Worth business community, will provide tips and techniques to build a successful business. This is the first time National Small Business Week is traveling coast-to-coast and Arlington, TX is one of four host cities.
Panel and workshop topics include:
- Armchair interviews with SBA Administrator Karen Mills and AARP President Robert Romasco
- Growing and Going Global with Supply Chains
- D/FW Area Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Getting Started with Government Contracting
- Finding Capital for Your Business
- Introduction to Exporting
- Affordable Care Act 101
The sold-out event requires a printed ticket. Arlington Convention Center doors open at 7:30 am tomorrow. Event runs until 2:00 pm. |
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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 most out of your Chamber membership? Then attend the Friday, June 21 Chamber Connection Luncheon and begin to maximize your membership investment. This session provides guidance in understanding the products, services, money-saving affinity programs and networking opportunities available through your Chamber.
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Open Invitation to
Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership General Meeting |
Any member interested in attending please RSVP here. |
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State's New Revenue Forecast Broadens Deliverables |
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 Having a flood of unanticipated revenue, state legislators spent the last few weeks in Austin creating, extending or broadening a host of tax breaks and concessions. A new legislate update is posted here.
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State Legislators Address
Chamber Council and Guests |
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Six state legislators met with the Chamber's Center for Public Policy Advisory Council and other invited guests last week to discuss the just-concluded state legislative session, and pending issues in the ongoing special session. 
Pictured left to right: State Representative Jonathan Stickland, State Representative Diane Patrick, State Representative Matt Krause, State Representative Chris Turner, State Senator Kelly Hancock, and State Representative Bill Zedler. |
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Arlington Chamber Networking Leads Groups to Expand |
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 Starting Wednesday, July 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, the Chamber will be launching a fourth leads group.
Also, the Wednesday morning Leads Group will have an open house from 8:15 - 9:15 am on June 19. Interested businesses are welcome to attend.
If interested in joining any of our Leads Groups, please contact Jasmine at 817-543-4282 or download the application here. |
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State of the School District Annual Address Planned for August 12 |
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Please click here to review sponsorship opportunites or register. Sign up early, last year's event was sold-out. |
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Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
Registration Open |
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Inspired Women Luncheon Registration Open |
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Click here to sponsor and register. |
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WELCOME - May New Members |
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BIOFUELS - CONSORTIUM INVESTOR
Southwest Research Institute
BIOFUELS - CONSORTIUM ASSOCIATE PARTNER
AlgEternal Technologies LLC
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Galactic Performance Solutions
Grind Over Matter Productions
Merrill Financial Group
Reslogix
Vernon Wells Perfect 10 Charity
NEW GENERAL MEMBERS
Artura Studio
Biz Book
Booth Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
Corner Bakery Cafe
Eric's Towing Inc.
Marquez Bakery
Microsoft Retail Store
Occumed Plus - Grand Prairie
Paychex
Results HQ
TRG & Stormy Ent
Wendy Cleveland Insurance |
