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Business Over Breakfast is TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 12 -
Sponsored by Freelance Text
|  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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Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner is September 30
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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 30 event at the Convention Center will feature entertainment, announcement of the 2014 STAR Award recipient and Business Hall of Fame inductions. Click here to sponsor or register.
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Chamber "New Member" Orientation is
THIS Friday, August 15
| Not sure if a Chamber membership is worth  the investment? Want to learn how to get the most out of your new Chamber membership? Then attend a Chamber Orientation Luncheon and begin to maximize your membership investment. This session provides guidance in understanding the products, services and networking opportunities available through your Chamber.
Chamber Orientation will be this Friday, August 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. This "new or prospective member" lunch is complimentary, but we ask you to register here so that we may plan for catering.
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Women's Alliance Searching for Local Heroes and Rising Stars
|  The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber is seeking nominations for their Hero and Rising Star Awards. The Hero Award acknowledges that women offer a unique approach to leadership, which involves connecting and collaborating to effect change and influence, often without position or authority. The Hero Award will recognize a woman with demonstrated leadership capabilities who has the desire and commitment to make a greater contribution within our community by her pursuit, courage, enthusiasm, and zeal. The Rising Star portraits the same characteristics earlier in her career. Click here for both nomination forms. |
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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. Applications must be submitted by September 23.
Scholarship application can be downloaded here.
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Leadership Arlington Adult Class Registration Closing Soon
|  Leadership Arlington (LA) encourages leaders to discover their own capabilities as they learn from others. LA helps to identify, train, empower and connect 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 the program. To be part of the 2014/2015 class, please click here. Hurry, last day to register is August 29, 2014. |
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Women's Alliance 2nd Annual
Health & Wellness Event on September 9
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The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber will hold the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness event in conjunction with dinner and a Ranger baseball game on September 9 starting at 3:30 pm. Event registration includes the following:
- Health & wellness seminars from Arlington's leading hospitals, doctors and medical services.
- Displays from leading Arlington health providers.
- Dinner in the Rangers' Hall of Fame.
- Ticket to attend the 7:05 pm Ranger vs. Angels baseball game.
- Limited to the first 125 registrations.
To sponsor or register to attend, please click here.
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NBC 5's Samantha Davies to Emcee
4th Annual Women Alliance Inspired Women Luncheon
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 The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber is proud to announce that Samantha Davies (NBC 5 Today Meteorologist/Traffic) will be the emcee for the 4th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon. The event, held on October 24, will feature a panel discussion, recognition of four Dr. Judith J. Carrier Scholarship award winners, introduction of the 2014 Hero Award recipient, silent auction, cork pull and more! Click here to sponsor or register.
Presenting Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
Bag Sponsor
The Arlington Highlands
Speaker Sponsor
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Centerpiece Sponsor
Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery
Silver Sponsors
Affiliated Bank
Frost Bank
Southwest Bank
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Design Sponsor
Art by Ellie
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Governor's Small Business Forum in Arlington on October 29
|  The Governor's Small Business Forum (GSBF) will be held in Arlington at the Convention Center on Wednesday October 29, 2014. GSBF, sponsored by the Texas Governor's Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Arlington Chamber and local partners, are designed to give entrepreneurs and small businesses valuable tools, skills, and knowledge needed to thrive in today's fast-paced economy. Featuring a wide range of instructive seminars and expert speakers offering vital information on both public and private resources, the forum provides a great opportunity to network and connect with industry specialists, government officials, service providers, and other regional businesses. Click here to sponsor or register. |
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Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
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