Arlington Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter

February 23, 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Major Event Registration

Events This Week

Chamber After Hours at Shady Valley Country Club is TOMORROW

Networking Lead's Group Open House THIS FRIDAY

State of the County Luncheon in 10 DAYS

11th Annual Golf Tournament

Future Networking Events

Small Business of the Year Nominations DUE FRIDAY

AISD Scholarship Applications DUE FRIDAY

Young Adult Job Fair March 13

Welcome January New Members

Click Here to Join the Chamber - Save $35!

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

Quick Links

Events This Week

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

Ribbon Cutting - YMCA Sports Fields (behind Grace Lutheran Church) - Wednesday, February 25 @ 2:00 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.

Shady Valley Country Club to Host Chamber After Hours TOMORROW, 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 TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Shady Valley Country Club. Please register here for networking, fun and door prizes.

Networking Lead's Group Open House THIS FRIDAY, February 27

Open House

The Arlington Chamber is holding a Networking Lead's Group Open House at 8:00 a.m. THIS 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!

State of the County Luncheon Address in 10 Days

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.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

City of Arlington

Frost Bank

JPS Diagnostic and Surgery Hospital of Arlington

LBL Architects

Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott

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

Silver Sponsor

Meal Sponsor

Beverage Sponsor

Hole Sponsors

Affiliated Bank

Galactic Performance Solutions

LBL Architects

PM Realty Group

Southwest Bank

Texas Rangers

Firemen Sponsor

Medical Center Arlington

Future Networking Events

State of the County Luncheon Address - Thursday, March 5 @ 11:30 a.m.

Business Over Breakfast - Tuesday, March 10 @ 8:00 a.m. - Sponsored by Chemical Dependency Health Services

Small Business of the Year Nominations

Close THIS FRIDAY

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 Scholarships Available to Arlington ISD Students -

Applications Due THIS FRIDAY

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. Applications are due by Friday, February 27.

Job Fair for Youth & Young Adults March 13

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is holdi

ng a job Fair for youth and young adults. Workshops and career exploration opportunities will be open for ages 16-24. Sign up to be part of this Friday, March 13 event being held at First United Methodist Church in Arlington. Click here to download the flyer. If interested in registering for this job fair, please click here.

Welcome January New Members

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INVESTOR

Greenway Investment Company

Longbow Partners

GENERAL MEMBERS

Arlington ISD Education Foundation

Artisan Vapor Company

Autograph Signs

BDunn & Company

Brightstar Care

Chemical Dependency Health Services Inc.

Darnell Green Remodeling