Arlington Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter

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!

The initial 2015 Business Over Breakfast is TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 13 at 8:00 a.m. Please click here to register for the BOB, sponsored by the Arlington Elks.

ACYP Happy Hour THIS THURSDAY @ Hooligan's

The Arlington Chamber Young Professionals have a Happy Hour THIS THURSDAY, January 15. Join the ACYP at Hooligan's from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is sure to be fun. All those interested in being part of the ACYP in 2015 should attend this meet & greet.

New Member Chamber Orientation Luncheon is THIS FRIDAY

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 is THIS Friday, January 16 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.

Women's Alliance 2015 Kick-Off is January 20

The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2015 Kick-Off on Tuesday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m. at South Street Patio. This informative event includes an overview of the organization, key activities planned for the year, followed by updates from Andrea Roy, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Arlington, Ronnie Price, President & CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau and Tony Rutigliano, President & CEO of Downtown Arlington Management Corporation.

Women's Alliance members and those women interested in learning more about this rapidly growing outreach of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend. Please register or sponsor, please click here.

Register for the Arlington to Austin Coalition January 27-29, 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.

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Future Networking Events

Women's Alliance 2015 Kick-Off, Tuesday, January 20 @ 5:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Caliber Homes Loans, Thursday, January 22 @ 4:00 p.m.

Arlington to Austin, January 27 - 29, 2015

Chamber After Hours, Worthington National Bank, Tuesday, January 27 @ 5:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Texas Trust Credit Union, Friday, January 30 @ 11:00 a.m.

Union Pacific Track Renewal Project Returns to Arlington

Union Pacific will undertake a major railway improvement project between Dallas and Fort Worth this month. As a result, Arlington drivers will encounter some periodic road detours and closures between January 16 and 24.

Street Crossings	Approximate Closure	Approximate Opening
Center/Mesquite	1/16	1/18
Cooper/Davis	1/18	1/20
Great Southwest/Bowen	1/20	1/22
Collins	1/22	1/24

Visit MyArlingtonTx.com or www.arlingtontx.gov/up for daily updates, project map, webcams and other information about the project. Click here for a informational flyer.

Small Business of the Year Nominations

Now Open

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce recognizes small businesses in the community (a for-profit, a non-profit and a Veteran-owned) for their business achievements, innovation, response to adversity and contributions to aid community-oriented projects.

To nominate a business, please download the form here. Nomination forms must be submitted by February 27, 2015.

$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.

State of the County Luncheon Address is March 5

Come hear Judge B. Glen Whitley speak about the highlights of the past year and the forecast for 2015, while having an opportunity to showcase to city/county businesses, civic and city leaders.

The 2015 State of the County Luncheon Address will be Thursday, March 5 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Arlington. Click here to sponsor or register.

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Invitation to Become Career, Technology, and Higher Education Investigations Guest Speaker/Advisor

Career, Technology, and Higher Education Investigation (CTHEI) is a technology embedded course that will provide students with opportunities to develop technology skills they will use throughout high school and into college and career while actively investigating their career options for the upcoming years in high school and beyond.

The Chamber is working with AISD to provide business leaders the opportunity to talk directly with 8th grade students about career opportunities in their respective industry. The register, please click here to complete the application and volunteer process.

Build Business in 2015, Join a Chamber Networking Lead's Group

The Arlington Chamber currently has four Leads Groups. The groups provide Chamber members the opportunity to develop a network of relationships designed to build each others business through quality referrals. The Leads Groups have immediate openings in the following areas.