August 12, 2013
Chamber Weekly
IN THIS ISSUE
Events This Week
Business Over Breakfast is TUESDAY
Chamber Orientation is FRIDAY
Nolan Ryan to be Recognized at Annual Dinner
Toll Violators - Time to Pay
Transportation Funding Constitutional Amendment
Health & Wellness Event at the Ballpark
Job Fair September 26
Chamber's Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
Inspired Women Luncheon Emcee and Keynote
Celebrate Max's Debut on August 19
SETT Partnership Meeting
Women's Alliance Scholarships and Hero Award
Leadership Arlington Adult Registration Closes August 30
Passing of Geep Donovan
Welcome July New Members
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2013 Major Events
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November 29-December 22 - Arlington Christkindl Market

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Business Over Breakfast is TOMORROW

Business Over Breakfast (BOB) is a fast-paced networking event. Build relationships, present information on your business or service and exchange business cards with prospective clients and customers. Come prepared with your thirty-second "elevator pitch." Remember - every attendee may be a business prospect! The Tuesday, August 13 BOB is sponsored by Schlotzsky's. Register here to network TOMORROW.

Chamber Orientation is FRIDAY

Not sure if a Chamber membership is worth the investment? Want to learn how to get the most out of a Chamber membership? Then attend a Chamber Orientation Luncheon and begin to maximize your membership investment. This session provides guidance in understanding the products, services, money-saving programs and other opportunities available through your Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Click here to register.

Nolan Ryan to Receive STAR Award and Two Leaders to Be Inducted into the Business Hall of Fame on September 11
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 Chamber will also induct two into the Business Hall of Fame for their significant accomplishments toward community growth.

  • Dr. Norman Lee Robinson, Senior Pastor at Mount Olive Baptist Church 
  • Arnold E. Petsche, founder of A.E. Petsche Co. 

To register for the Annual Dinner, please click here.

Window Closing on Toll Violators 

If you haven't paid your past-due tolls, the window for  getting a deal is closing fast. NTTA's plan to beef up collections to pay for, among other things, Texas Highway 360, is posted here.

Constitutional Amendment for

Transportation Funding

State legislators passed a proposed constitutional amendment for transportation funding that is about a quarter of what's needed, and got out of Austin as fast as they could. This proposal won't be on the ballot until November 2014. The final version of Senate Joint Resolution 1 is posted 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 Ranger Ballpark in Arlington in conjunction with a 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.
  • All for only $40 per person.
  • Click here to sponsor or register

Job Fair on September 26

Workforce Solutions 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

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.
 
Inspired Women Annual Luncheon
is November 1
The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber of  NBC 5 Deborah Ferguson 

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.

 

Celebrate Next Monday, Ride The Max!

Join in the celebration of Max's Big Debut on Monday, August 19. Enjoy light refreshments and be among the first to ride the MAX. Festivities commence at 8:30 am at the MAX parking lot on Center Street. For more details and to RSVP, please click here. 

 

 
Open Invitation to Attend SETT Partnership General Meeting on August 21
Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership will have a  general meeting on August 21 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Join your elected officials, business and community leaders on how to keep critical mobility projects in Southeast Tarrant County moving forward. Please click here to view more information.  
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 forWomen's Alliancem 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.  

Leadership Arlington Adult Class Closing Soon
Leadership Arlington (LA) encourages leaders to discover their own capabilities and to learn from others. LA helps to identify, train, empower and connect people with other 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 graduated from program. Registration closes August 30. Click here for the application.
 
Passing of Geep Donovan 
George "Geep" Roth Donovan, Jr, 70, of Arlington passed away August 6, 2013. Geep was a graduate of UT Arlington and the University of North Texas. He had a 25-year career teaching in the Arlington ISD. A valued member of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Geep had a passion for his hot sauce and salsa business helping many organizations with fundraising activities.   
WELCOME - July New Members
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

 

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 Texas Tech University School of Law 

 

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Bethesda Gardens of Arlington

Better Matters, Inc.

Chateau on Wildbriar Lake

Lee L. Bibb CPA, P.C.

Metroplex Consulting Group

Office Pride, Inc.

Serenity Dental Spa of Arlington

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Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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