Arlington Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter

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, November 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Hyatt Place Grand Prairie. Please register here for networking, fun and door prizes.

Texas Arlington Christkindl Market Opens THIS FRIDAY at 5:00 p.m.

The 2014 Texas Christkindl Market opens at 5:00 p.m. THIS FRIDAY, November 28 and runs through Sunday, 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, marionette theatre, arts, crafts and holiday gifts. To sponsor or learn more about the Market, please click here.

Women's Alliance Tiara Tuesday Scheduled for the Texas Christkindl Market on December 9

"Tiara Tuesday" provides a terrific opportunity for women and their friends to network and learn about the Arlington business community and the Women's Alliance. Wear a tiara - you just might win a prize!

Please register here for the December 9 Women's Alliance "Tiara Tuesday" (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.). The event held in the Warming Haus in the center of the Texas Christkindl Market. "Tiara Tuesday" will offer unique holiday door prizes. REGISTER HERE.

Welcome to the Chamber's New

Board Members

We wish to welcome the new members to both the Arlington Chamber and the Chamber Foundation Boards. Thank you for your service.

NEW CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS

Chuck Allen, American Airlines

Dan Baucum, Canter Hangar

Daniel Mohorc, Galactic Performance Solutions

Dave Wilburn, PrintGraphic Services

Dwayne Lee, Southern Flair Photography

JJ Cawelti, Bell Helicopter

John Avila, Byrne Construction

Kelly Curnutt, Curnutt & Hafer, LLP

Kerry Cardwell, BMW of Arlington

Kevin Krajewski, Transparent Electricity Quotes

Kurt Cherry, PM Realty Group

Melody Paradise, Mayor of Pantego

Ron Lemons, Freese & Nichols

Tom McCarty, LBL Architects

Russ Ross, Russ Ross Financial

Bill Lynch, Minuteman Press

Nicky Austin, Austin Group

NEW CHAMBER FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

Autumn Dipert Brown, Dipert Travel

David Chappell, Cantey Hangar

Faye Reeder, Fort Worth Star Telegram

Ish Arebalos, Coca-Cola

Jeff Ardemagn, Medical Center Arlington

Matthew Fielder, City of Pantego

Thomas Haster, Freeze & Nichols

Future Networking Events

Ribbon Cutting - Texas Trust - Thursday, December 4 @ 11:00 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Alphagraphics - US 731 - Friday, December 5 @ 11:30 a.m.

Business Over Breakfast - Tuesday, December 9 @ 8:00 a.m.

Women's Alliance Tiara Tuesday - Christkindl Market - Tuesday, December 9 @ 5:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Great Skin Spa & Skincare - Thursday, December 11 @ 4:00 p.m.

Department of Commerce Europe Regionalization Roadshow at Chamber on December 11

On December 11, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Arlington Chamber, the U.S. Commercial Service will host a European Road Show featuring commercial representatives based in various countries and covering a wide range of industries in the European Union. They will give brief overviews of opportunities and industries in the region. Registration is limited to the first 50 individuals. Please click here to download registration information.

$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.

Arlington to Austin Coalition in January, 2015

"Arlington to Austin" is a Chamber led coalition of business, educational and government leaders, conducted biannually at the onset of the Texas State Legislative Session. Our primary purpose is to strengthen our relationships with state agencies and elected appointed officials. Click here to read more or register for the January 27-29 trip.

Welcome October New Members

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INVESTORS

360 WEST Magazine - Gold Level Investor

Cadillac of Arlington

RE Security Solutions

Zeno Imaging

GENERAL MEMBERS

All-Pro Fasteners, Inc.

B2B CFO

Concordia University Texas - DFW Center

DFW Dance Fitness

Dynamech LLC