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Only TWO WEEKS Until
State of the School District Annual Address | |
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. |
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Nolan Ryan To Receive Chamber's Prestigious Star Award |  The Arlington Chamber announced the Star Award recipient for 2013 would be Nolan Ryan, CEO of the Texas Rangers. Nolan Ryan will accept the award at the Arlington Chamber's Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner on September 11, 2013 at the Arlington Convention Center.
The Arlington Chamber's Star Award is the highest recognition given by the Chamber of Commerce to an individual or organization for their significant contributions to the community. Nolan Ryan played a key role in recreating one of the most revered franchises in Major League Baseball after helping them out of near bankruptcy to their current preeminent position.
To sponsor or register for the Annual Dinner, please click here. |
Legislators Still Trying to Address Transportation | |
 State legislators are still in Austin, and whether they can find a transportation-revenue solution to get them out of town, or a settle in for a third special session, is anyone's guess. A new legislative update is posted here here.
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Health & Wellness "Girls Night" at the Ballpark in Arlington is September 10 | |
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.
- 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
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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. Deadlines are fast approaching.
Scholarship form 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. |
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Workforce S olutions for Tarrant County will hold a Job Fair on September 26, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Due to limited booth space, only employers currently hiring are invited to participate. For information, please click here. |
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Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
is September 11 |
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.
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City Of Arlington Procurement Opportunities |
Interested in doing business with the City of Arlington?  Consider visiting the City's website to review upcoming opportunities, register to become a supplier or sign-up to receive notifications. Click here to access. |
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Inspired Women Annual Luncheon
is November 1 |
The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber of 
Commerce announces NBC 5 Today Anchor Deborah Ferguson as emcee and keynote speaker Vicki Hitzges for Annual 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.
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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 |
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Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
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