September 22, 2014
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Chamber After Hours - Alley Cats - TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 23 @ 5:30 p.m. 

 

Ribbon Cutting - Tricare Chiropractic, P.A. - Thursday, September 25 @ 5:00 p.m.  

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

 

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 a "sports impact on Arlington economy" panel discussion with Brad Sham (voice of the Cowboys), Rick Baker and Thomas Bain (AT&T Cotton Bowl Board). The following will be recognized:

2014 STAR Award Recipient

The Honorable Toby Goodman

 

Business Hall of Fame Inductions 

Al Clark

Charlie Merrill

 

Click here to sponsor or register. REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY.

Register Now for TOMORROW'S
Chamber After Hours at Alley Cats
Chamber After Hours is a come-and-go event providing 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.  

 

Join our Ambassadors, Arlington Chamber Young Professionals and a host of members to expand your networking contacts.

 

Chamber After Hours will be TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 23 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Alley Cats. Please register here for networking, fun and door prizes. 

Future Networking Events

Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner - Convention Center - Tuesday, September 30 @ 5:30 p.m.

 

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals - Chamber's Moritz Boardroom - Thursday, October 2 @ 8:30 a.m.

 

Women's Alliance Speed Networking - International Bowling Campus - Tuesday, October 7 @ 8:30 a.m.

 

Ribbon Cutting - Blanco IT Consulting - Wednesday, October 8 @ 11:30 a.m.

 

State of the City - Convention Center - Thursday, October 9 @ 11:30 a.m.  

Women's Alliance Scholarship Applications Must be Submitted TOMORROW, September 23

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 Tuesday, September 23.

 

Scholarship application can be downloaded here.

Job Fair October 1
Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County, in partnership with the City of Arlington Office of Economic Development, are hosting a job fair on Wednesday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Further information for employers and those seeking employment may be viewed by clicking here.
 
Young Professionals to Hold General Meeting on October 2
The Arlington Chamber Young Professionals (ACYP) are holding a complimentary morning "coffee" at the Arlington Chamber on October 2 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. This is an opportunity to sign up to be part of this growing segment of the Chamber, preview upcoming activities and learn about various committees. Committee chairs will be present to answer questions. Please click here to register
Women's Alliance to Hold Third Annual Speed Networking Event on October 7.
The Women's Alliance is holding its Third Annual Speed speed networking womens alliane Networking event on Tuesday, October 7. The fast-paced event will be held at the International Bowling campus from 8:30 - 10:00 am. Attendees will exchange business information in a pre-set period of time. All participants are guaranteed to broaden their connections and increase business exposure. It's a fun, exciting and effective way to make initial business contacts and gain referrals. To sponsor or to register to attend, please click here.
"Expansion of Business Opportunities" 
with India Delegation this Friday
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and The Center for Innovation have organized a business delegation to Arlington, Texas on Friday, September 26th, 2014. The delegation comprises of about 50 start-ups and small and medium enterprises from sectors as diverse as Information Technology, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Clean Energy, Education and Electronics.

 

The prime objective of the visit is to explore business opportunities, showcase Indian innovations to U.S. investors and learn best practices in technology transfer and commercialization. Please click here for a registration form.

8th Annual "State of the City"
Address is October 9

The Chamber is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Mayor Cluck State of the City Address on Thursday, October 9 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Please join us as Mayor Robert Cluck, M.D. updates us on new developments and opportunities in our community. This annual event brings together the who's who of the Arlington business community. Please sponsor or register here.

Presenting Sponsor

 

Platinum Sponsors

Texas Health Resources

Texas Rangers

University of Texas at Arlington 

4th Annual Women Alliance Inspired Women Luncheon - October 24

The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber is proud to announce the 4th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon. The October 24 event will feature the following:

  • Samantha Davies (NBC 5 Today Meteorologist, Traffic) as emcee
  • Panel discussion with Lisa Copeland (author and entrepreneur) and Melinda Garvey (publisher and philanthropist)
  • Recognition of Dr. Judith J. Carrier Scholarship recipients
  • 2014 Hero & Rising Star Awards
  • 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

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center

PSK, LLP

Southwest Bank

Sutton Frost Cary LLP

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 

 

Design Sponsor                 Printing Sponsor

Art by Ellie                  Digital Corporate Companies

PantegoFEST is this WEEKEND
PantegoFEST is a 3-day festival on September 26-28, 2014, celebrating the small town charm of Pantego with great music, art, entertainment, and local food vendors! Please click here to learn more.
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.
Chamber Board of Directors Vote to Support City's Bond Proposal
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors last Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution supporting the City of Arlington's $236 million bond proposal, on the ballot November 4, 2014. The resolution can be viewed by clicking here. To view a complete list of projects in the bond proposal, please click here 
Texas Arlington Christkindl Market to Run from November 28 through December 21

The 2014 Texas Christkindl Market runs from November 28 - December 21. The partnership event between the Arlington Chamber Foundation, the City of Arlington, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Six Flags Over Texas and the Texas Rangers, will once again offer FREE admission and FREE parking. The Texas German holiday market features authentic German cuisine, beverages, entertainment, children's lantern parades, Bavarian petting zoo, marionette theatre, arts, crafts and holiday gifts. To sponsor or learn more about the Market, please click here.

Welcome August New Members

USPTO PRO BONO ASSISTANCE INVESTOR

 

      Winstead PC

 

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INVESTORS

 

      Great Skin Spa & Care

      Hutcherson Construction, Inc. 

      Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, LLC

 

GENERAL MEMBERS

 

      Arlington Career Institute     

      Bar Louie     

      Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC 

      Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies

      GEC Insurance Services

      Haydon Building Corp

      Metamorphisis

      Panaceb Enterprise LLC     

      Regal Temporary Services, Inc     

Sincerely,

 

Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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