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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
Governor's Small Business Forum is WEDNESDAY
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 The Governor's Small Business Forum (GSBF) will be held in Arlington at the Convention Center THIS WEDNESDAY October 29, 2014. GSBF, sponsored by the Texas Governor's Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Arlington Chamber and local partners, is 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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Early Voting for November 4 Elections
ENDS FRIDAY
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Early voting ends this Friday, October 31 for the November 4 elections . For a complete list of early voting polling locations, please click here. To view a ballot, please click sample ballot.
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Chamber Supports City's Bond Proposal on November 4 Ballot
| The Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supports the City of Arlington's $236 million bond proposal, on the ballot November 4, 2014. To view a complete list of projects in the bond proposal, please click here. All are encouraged to support the City's bond proposal.
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Texas Veterans Job Fair November 13
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Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce Solutions will host its 3rd Annual "Hiring Red, White and You!" job fair. The November 13 event will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Globe Life Ballpark in Arlington. The job fair is designed to connect Texas Veterans and spouses with area employers looking for qualified candidates. To learn more, please click here.
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Chamber Members Encouraged to Vote
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Early voting for the November 4th election is only weeks away and there are two issues of real importance to our economic sustainability. One is Proposition 1 which provides additional state funds for mobility, and the City's 4 bond proposals to maintain our infrastructure. Please click here to read a message from Mr. Wes Jurey to all members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
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| 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.
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$15,000 in Scholarship Money Available to
Arlington ISD Students
|  As part of the Champion Education Initiative, the Arlington Chamber Foundation is offering six $2,500 scholarships to 2014-2015 graduating Arlington ISD students who plan to attend either the University of Texas at Arlington or Tarrant County College. One $2,500 scholarship per high school is available. To download the application, please click here.
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Welcome September New Members
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Sincerely,
Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce |
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