May 19, 2014
Chamber Weekly
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Major Event Registration
Events this Week
"Salute to Small Business" is June 12
2014 Small Businesses of the Year
Important Meeting on Abram Street Redesign
Early Voting Begins Today
May 27 Chamber After Hours
Upcoming Networking Events
Welcome April New Members
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Events This Week

Ribbon Cutting - Ricos Food Products - Monday, May 19 @ 3:00 p.m.

 

Ribbon Cutting - Corner Bakery Cafe - Wednesday, May 21 @ 11:30 a.m.

 

Ribbon Cutting - Back on Track Chiropractic Center - Thursday, May 22 @ 4:00 p.m.

2014 "Salute to Small Business" is
June 12. Be Part of Recognizing Arlington's and North Texas' Finest Companies

The 2014 "Salute to Small Business" luncheon is Thursday, June 12 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel. This annual event, co-hosted by the Arlington Chamber, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Small Business Development Center, will recognize the Outstanding Small Business Champions of the Year from a 72-county area. The Arlington Chamber will also award its Small Businesses of the Year.

   

Returning to emcee the event is a DFW TV celebrity Scott Murray. The keynote discussion features native Texan, John Avila, Jr. Retired Army Brigadier General, Mr. Avila managed The Ballpark in Arlington project and in 1994 bought the Thos. S. Byrne construction company that today exemplifies the highest industry standards.

 

This year's event includes the annual luncheon, seminars before and after lunch and an "Expo" of services focused on small business.

 

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Bronze Sponsors:     

City of Arlington

eZforex.com

First Rate

Frost Bank 

Insperity

Oncor

Precise Energy Products

UT Arlington, College of Business

Arlington Chamber Announces
2014 Small Businesses of the Year

The Arlington Chamber announced four recipients for the 2014 Small Businesses of the Year.

 

For-Profit Category:
  • Galactic Performance Solutions
  • Southern Flair Photography

Nonprofit Category:

  • Dental Health Arlington

Veteran-Owned Category:

  • IKids Pediatric Dentistry

The companies will be honored at the Spirit of America: 2014 Salute to Small Business luncheon on Thursday, June 12. For more details on the event, please click here

Important Meeting on

Abram Street Redesign

Please attend Tuesday night's public meeting and help the Chamber support a pedestrian-friendly redesign of Abram Street between Cooper Street and Collins Street. The Chamber supports making this section of Abram a more urban, destination-oriented environment. For more information, please click here. The Chamber resolution is posted here. The meeting is 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at the Arlington Convention Center.
Early Voting Begins Today
Early voting in the May 27 Democrat and Republican primary runoff elections begins today. For a list of early voting locations, please click here.
Register for the May 27
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 "bring a friend" and introduce a new member to the Chamber.

 

Our monthly Chamber After Hours now includes the new Arlington Chamber Young Professionals - expanding your networking contacts.

 

Chamber After Hours will be Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Suites, Arlington. Please register here for networking, fun and door prizes.

Upcoming Networking Events

Chamber After Hours - Crowne Plaza Suites, Arlington - Tuesday, May 27 @5:30 p.m.

 

Business Over Breakfast - Tuesday, June 10 @ 8:00 a.m. Sponsored by The Paralegal Manager

 

Women's Alliance Tiara Tuesday - June 17 @ 5:30 pm - Blue Mesa
Welcome April New Members

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Struhs, General Contractors

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Texas Physicians Group 

 

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Unmanned Systems Innovations Center at TBIP

 

GENERAL MEMBERS

 

Blanco IT Consulting

Citronix, Inc.

Freelance TEXT

Lanny Begley, Attorney at Law

Magic Graphics & Apparel

MCAndra Holdings Inc. DBA Handyman Connection

Park Row Pharmacy

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Southwest Reality

Vive By Design Fitness & Dance Studio

Woodforest Bank

World Financial Group

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Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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