February 9, 2015
Chamber Weekly
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2015 Major Events

March 5

State of the County Luncheon

 

April 11

AISD Entrepreneurship Day

 

April 24

11th Annual Golf Tournament

 

May 14

Small Business Awards Luncheon

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Business Over Breakfast, Tuesday, February 10 @ 8:00 a.m. - sponsored by The Farah Law Firm 

Register for TOMORROW'S

Business Over Breakfast

Sponsored by The Farah Law Firm 

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!

 

Business Over Breakfast is TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 10 at 8:00 a.m. Please click here to register for the BOB, sponsored by the Farah Law Firm.
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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      Frost Bank

      LBL Architects

      Southwest Bank

      Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct. 2

      Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County 

11th Annual Golf Tournament is
April 24
Be part of the Chamber's 11th Annual Golf Tournament on April 24 at Shady Valley Country Club. Since inception, the tournament has "sold out" - please register early. The premier tournament serves as a great opportunity for executive level networking and a chance to win some valuable prizes. Click here to read more and register. 
Golf Cart Sponsor
 
Beer Sponsor
 
 
 
 
 
Hole Sponsors
    Affiliated Bank
    Galactic Performance Solutions
Meal Sponsor
    LBL Architects
    Southwest Bank
Firemen Sponsor
    Medical Center Arlington
Future Networking Events

Ribbon Cutting, The Pak & Ship Office, Thursday, February 19 @ 4:00 p.m.

 

New Member Orientation, Friday, February, 20 @ 11:30 a.m.

 

Chamber After Hours - Shady Valley Country Club - Tuesday, February 24 @ 5:30 p.m.

 

Ribbon Cutting - Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center Grand Opening - Thursday, February 26 @ 6:00 p.m. 

 

Networking Lead's Group Open House - Friday, February 27 @ 8:00 a.m. 

Small Business of the Year Nominations
Close on February 27
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.
Shady Valley Country Club to Host Chamber After Hours on February 24
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 Tuesday, February 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Shady Valley Country Club. Please register here for networking, fun and door prizes.

$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Arlington ISD Students -
Applications Due February 27 
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.
Chamber New Member Orientation is February 20 
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 Friday, February 20 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.

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. 

Networking Lead's Group Open House on Friday, February 27  
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Open House
The Arlington Chamber is holding a Networking Lead's Group Open House at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27.  Please register to learn about the value of Networking Groups, meet representatives of the Chamber's four groups and begin to engage with potential new ambassadors to promote your business. Our valued member, Costco, will sponsor the breakfast.
 
Please register to join the more than 60 businesses already benefiting from Networking Lead's Group referrals. See you on the 27th!     
Welcome January New Members

Sincerely,

 

Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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