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REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!
2014 "Salute to Small Business"
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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.
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Bronze Sponsors:
City of Arlington
eZforex.com
First Rate
Frost Bank
Insperity
Lindt Chocolate Shop, Grand Prairie
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Oncor
Precise Energy Products
UT Arlington, College of Business
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On June 12, Chamber to Recognize
2014 Small Businesses of the Year
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 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:
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.
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Please Register for TOMORROW'S Business Over Breakfast - Sponsored by The Paralegal Manager
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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!
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Seminars and Business Expo at
This Thursday's
"Salute to Small Business"
|  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. 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.
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Opportunities for Women and Minorities in Business
To view seminar descriptions, please click here. |
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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. |
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Women's Alliance "Tiara Tuesday" is
June 17 - Register Now!
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"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.
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Women's Alliance Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
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The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber  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.
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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. |
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Welcome May New Members
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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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Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
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