|
|
|
Important State of the School District Annual Address is August 12 | |
Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos and the Board of Trustees will present an update on the district and the progress of the plan, "Achieve Today. Excel Tomorrow." A must hear event for faculty, administrators, parents, Arlington business leaders, civic leaders and the media, as Dr. Cavazos discusses new innovative programs and partnerships.
Please click here to review sponsorship opportunities or register. Sign up early, last year's event was sold-out. |
Texas House Working on Transportation | |
 Texas House members are set to consider two transportation-related bills today that could be the most beneficial items, short of finding new money, for the state's underfunded transportation system in a long time. A new legislative update is posted here.
|
|
Women's Alliance Scholarship Applications & Hero Award Nominations Now Being Accepted | |
The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber annually
awards two scholarships AND recognizes a community
"Hero." Scholarship applications and Hero nominations are now being accepted. If interested, please download the applicable forms.
The form to apply for scholarships (available to qualifying UT Arlington or Tarrant County College women) can be downloaded here.
The for m to nominate a "Hero" with leadership capabilities who has the desire and commitment to make a greater contribution within our community by her pursuit, courage, enthusiasm and zeal is available here. |
|
September 11 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner Registration Open |
The Arlington Chamber celebrates the end of the fiscal year and the beginning of the new year at the Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner. The September 11 event at the Convention Center will feature entertainment, announcement of the 2013 STAR Award recipient and Business Hall of Fame inductions. Click here to sponsor or register.
|
|
Women's Alliance to Hold Health & Wellness "Girls Night" at the Ballpark in Arlington | |
The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber plans an exciting new event to be held at the Ballpark in Arlington in conjunction with a Rangers baseball game. A Health & Wellness "Girls Night at the Ballpark" will be held on September 10 at 3:30 pm. The Tiara Tuesday event
features:
- Health & wellness seminars from Arlington's leading hospitals, doctors and medical services.
- Displays from leading Arlington health providers.
- Dinner in the Hall of Fame area on Level 2.
- Ticket to attend the 7:05 pm Ranger vs Pirates baseball game.
- Limited to the first 125 registrations.
- Click here to sponsor or register
|
|
Inspired Women Luncheon Lineup
NBC5 News Anchor Emcee - Deborah Ferguson
Keynote Speaker - Vicki Hitzges | |
The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber just
 | |
Deborah Ferguson
NBC 5 News Anchor |
announced NBC 5 Today News Anchor
Deborah Ferguson as emcee and keynote speaker Vicki Hitzges for Inspired Women Luncheon.
Vicki Hitzges started her career communicating with the public in the front office for the Dallas Cowboys. Fifteen years later, she hosted their weekly TV show, "Special Edition."  Vicki has also worked as a television news anchor and talk show host in Dallas where she interviewed five U.S. Presidents from Reagan to Clinton, as well as business moguls, movie stars and hall of fame athletes. Vicki knows the value of stories, humor, practical content and audience interaction.
Click here to sponsor and register. |
|
Arlington Housing Profile | |
In the last 20 years, Arlington's housing supply has  not kept up in terms of size or value with competing cities in this region, particularly those in northeast Tarrant County. A review of a housing profile presented to the City Council about a month ago is posted here. |
|
Leadership Arlington
Adult Class Registration Ends Soon | |
Leadership Arlington is a program that offers encouragement to discover leadership capabilities and to learn from others. Leadership Arlington helps to identify, train, empower and  connect people who want to make a difference in our community. Police and fire chiefs, elected officials (including Arlington City Council), executives, business and civic leaders have all graduated from the Leadership Arlington program. Registration for the 2013/2014 class ends soon. Click here for application. |
|
WELCOME - June New Members |
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Blue Mesa Grill
Digital Corporate Companies
Trail Dust Steak House
NEW GENERAL MEMBERS
9Round Arlington
Allmark Impressions, Ltd.
Allstate Insurance, Dominguez Agency
Arlington Urban Ministries
Care ATC
The Fowler Group
Granduit Media & Design
Michael Hix Entertainment
Omega Business Systems, LLC
Renew Your Temple Massage
Sam's Club
Smiling Moose Deli
Texas Oncology Arlington |
|
|
Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
|
|
