June 9, 2014
Chamber Weekly
IN THIS ISSUE
Major Event Registration
Events This Week
"Salute to Small Business" is THURSDAY
Chamber to Recognize Small Businesses of the Year
TOMORROW is Business Over Breakfast
FREE Small Business Seminars and Business Expo
Annual Meeting Announcement & Call for Nominations
Women's Alliance Tiara Tuesday is Next Week
Women's Alliance Scholarships
Chamber Day at the Levitt Pavilion
Upcoming Networking Events
Welcome May New Members
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Events This Week

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

 

Ribbon Cutting - The Paralegal Manager, Tuesday, June 10 @ 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber

 

Spirit of America 2014 "Salute to Small Business" - Thursday, June 12 at the Sheraton Arlington - Events begin at 10:30 a.m.

 

Ribbon Cutting - Arlington Fit Body Boot Camp, Saturday, June 14 @ 1:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!
2014 "Salute to Small Business"

The 2014 "Salute to Small Business" luncheon is THIS Thursday, June 12 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel - REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW. 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.

 

Click here for registration and sponsorship information.

 

Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Silver Sponsor

 

 

Bronze Sponsors:

City of Arlington

eZforex.com

First Rate

Frost Bank 

Insperity

Lindt Chocolate Shop, Grand Prairie

Media Sponsor

Oncor

Precise Energy Products

UT Arlington, College of Business

On June 12, Chamber to Recognize 
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

Please Register for TOMORROW'S Business Over Breakfast - Sponsored by The Paralegal Manager
B.O.B. Sponsor
Business Over Breakfast 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 future customer!

 

This month's Business Over Breakfast is TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 10 at 8:00 a.m. Please register here.
Seminars and Business Expo at
This Thursday's
"Salute to Small Business"
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As part of the 2014 Salute to Small Business this Thursday, June 12, there will be four seminars for all to attend. Seminars and Business Expo at the Sheraton Arlington are complimentary (Luncheon requires paid registration).   

 

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

  • Veteran Opportunities

  • Technology in Business: Social media impact on small business.

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

  • Preparing for Growth: How to Avoid the Pitfalls - This discussion will focus on the luncheon follow-up key points with guest speaker, John Avila.

  • Opportunities for Women and Minorities in Business

To view seminar descriptions, please click here. 

Arlington Chamber Board Nominations
Due by Wednesday 
An important Annual Meeting announcement and Board call for nominations may be found here. All Arlington Chamber of Commerce members in good standing are encouraged to read and respond to this message by Wednesday, June 11.
Women's Alliance "Tiara Tuesday" is
June 17 - Register Now!
"Tiara Tuesday" provides a terrific opportunity for women and their friends to network and learn about the Arlington business community. Wear a tiara - you just might win a prize!
  
Please register here for the Tuesday, June 17 Women's Alliance "Tiara Tuesday" (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) at the Blue Mesa Grill in Lincoln Square. 
Women's Alliance Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber Women's Alliance annually awards scholarships to female students attending UT Arlington or Tarrant County College. Four Dr. Judith J. Carrier scholarships will be awarded in 2014.

 

Scholarship form can be downloaded here

Sunday, June 22 is Chamber Day at the Levitt Pavilion    
Sunday, June 22 is Chamber Day at the Levitt Pavilion. The 8:00 p.m. concert features The Whiskey Sisters. The Whiskey Sisters' sound mixes melodic vocal harmonies, classic rock-and-roll guitar riffs, and a sing-a-long sense of celebration in each song. The Whiskey Sisters were named 2013 Best New Band at the Austin Music Awards. Earlier this year, they landed on Austin Monthly's 2014 Bands to Watch. Read more here.    
Upcoming Networking Events

SBDC Seminar - Government Contracting - Tuesday, June 17 @ 9:00 a.m.

 

Women's Alliance Tiara Tuesday - June 17 @ 5:30 p.m. - Blue Mesa

 

Chamber New Member Orientation - Friday, June 20 @ 11:30 a.m.

 

Chamber Day at the Levitt - Sunday, June 22 @ 8:00 p.m.

Welcome May New Members

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INVESTORS

 

Arlington Fit Body Boot Camp

NAI Robert Lynn Commercial Real Estate Services

Ricos Products Co., Inc.

Vivicare Health Partners

WorldEducation.net

 

GENERAL MEMBERS

 

Calab Learning Center

CearnalCo

Cohvelt

Cooper St. Dental

Dalworth Restoration

Days Inn Arlington

Godwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center

Health Markets

Ismail Tahir, CPA

Panther Real Estate Solutions

Perma Pier Foundation Repair

Regus

Urbans Tattoo Studio

ValPack of Greater Fort Worth

Villa Screen Printing

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Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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