Arlington Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter

Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos and the Board of Trustees will present an update on the District and the progress of the Achieve Today. Excel Tomorrow. strategic plan. The Monday, August 10 State of the District Luncheon Address is a "must hear" event for faculty, administrators, parents, Arlington business leaders, civic leaders and the media. Dr. Cavazos plans to discuss innovative programs, partnerships and an outlook for the 2015/2016 school year. Please click here to register.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

Oncor Electric Delivery

Peyco Southwest Realty, Inc.

Tarrant County College, Southeast Campus

TEACHER SPONSORS

Southwest Bank

Texas Trust Credit Union

Pantego "Meet & Greet" is TOMORROW

TOMORROW is the Pantego Economic Development Corporation "Meet & Greet" at Jrs Grill on W. Park Row. The Tuesday, June 30 business networking meeting is scheduled from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Businesses interested in being part of the Chamber's Pantego Business Council are encouraged to attend.

Texas Christkindl Market

Exciting News

The Arlington Chamber Foundation, (parent nonprofit of the Texas Christkindl Market, LLC) has entered into a formal agreement with the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide additional staff, management, and administrative support for the Texas Christkindl Market. The Markets success to date has been a result of the partnership of the Chamber Foundation, CVB, City of Arlington, Texas Rangers and Six Flags.

Integrating the operational responsibilities for the Market with the Convention and Visitors Bureau expands the Chamber Foundation's capability for continued growth in 2015 and beyond.

Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend

in Arlington

July 3rd - Light Up Arlington, 2015 - 6:00-10:30 p.m.

With family zone, entertainment, fireworks, food and fun, the City of Arlington is the place to be on July 3rd. Please click here to see a full schedule of events.

July 4th Parade - 9:00 a.m.

The Arlington 4th of July Association organizes an outstanding and widely respected parade each Independence Day in and around downtown Arlington. Watch the marching bands, exotic automobiles, military color guards, clowns, 130+ floats, local dignitaries and unique presentations. Please click here to view more parade information.

Leadership Arlington 2015-2016

Applications are Due

Leadership Arlington (LA) develops the next generation of our community leaders. The program seeks to identify potential community leaders, educate them regarding civic engagement and leadership opportunities, and provides the graduate and their sponsoring company, access to a wide network of like-minded professional leaders.

Adult applications for the 2015/2016 class may be accessed by clicking here.

Future Networking Events

Ribbon Cutting - Greenfield Residences of Arlington - Wednesday, July 22 @ 10:30 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting - HealthSouth Rehabilitation Arlington - Thursday, July 23 @ 4:30 p.m.

AISD "State of the District Luncheon Address" - Monday, August 10 @ 11:30 a.m.

Chamber's Four Networking Lead's Groups Have Immediate Openings

The Arlington Chamber currently has four Networking 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.

CPA

Plumber

Attorney

Health Insurance

Restaurant/Caterer

Title Company

Funeral Home

If interested in learning more about this highly productive networking opportunity, please click here.

Women's Alliance Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber annually awards scholarships to female students attending UT Arlington or Tarrant County College. Four Dr. Judith J. Carrier scholarships will be awarded in 2015. Completed applications must be submitted by September 14.

Scholarship application can be downloaded here.

Welcome May New Members

PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Cadillac of Arlington

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INVESTOR

City of Dalworthington Gardens

EMR Elevator

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of

Arlington

GENERAL MEMBERS

Alliance Laser Technologies

Beckford Insurance Agency LLC