Arlington Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter

July 6, 2015

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IN THIS ISSUE

Major Event Registration

ACYP July 14 Professional Development Luncheon

Arlington ISD August 10 - State of the District

NTAM Meeting on July 13

Leadership Arlington Applications

Future Networking Events

Networking Lead's Groups Have Openings

Women's Alliance Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

Welcome June New Members

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2015 Major Events

August 10

Arlington ISD State of the District

September 24

Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

October 21

9th Annual State of the City Address

October 23

Women's Alliance 5th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon

Quick Links

Young Professionals July 14 Development Luncheon Includes Recognized Speaker

The Arlington Chamber Young Professionals (ACYP) will hold a development seminar at the Chamber on Tuesday, July 14. The 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. luncheon is entitled "Business Etiquette." The guest speaker, Colleen Rickenbacher, is an author, speaker, trainer and consultant handling all areas of etiquette, protocol, civility and communication skills. Her book, The Big Book of People Skills Games, has just gone international. Colleen was recently recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Meeting Industry by Meeting News Magazine, inducted into the Hall of Fame and awarded the Lifetime Achievement designation by Texas Meetings & Events magazine.

Join the ACYP for this unique, professional development luncheon. Please register here to attend.

Arlington ISD State of the District Luncheon is August 10

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 and sponsor.

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PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

Oncor Electric Delivery

Peyco Southwest Realty, Inc.

Tarrant County College, Southeast Campus

University of Texas Arlington

TEACHER SPONSORS

City of Arlington

Southwest Bank

Texas Trust Credit Union

North Texas Association of Manufacturers Unmanned & Autonomous Consortium Meeting on July 13

The North Texas Association of Manufacturers (NTAM) has scheduled an Unmanned & Autonomous Systems (UAS) Consortium meeting on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Manufacturers throughout the North Texas regional community will find the meeting beneficial to attend and engage with Federal and State agency partners and participating manufacturers. Members of NTAM and businesses interested in joining are invited. Click here to confirm your attendance.

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

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Development Luncheon - Tuesday, July 14 @ 11:30 a.m.

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 June New Members

PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Endeavor Wall Homes, LLC

Integrated Manufacturing and Assembly

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INVESTOR

Arlington Firefighters Association

Frannet of Dallas-Fort Worth

Right Foot Media & Right Foot Reviews

GENERAL MEMBERS

Beth Kelly - Keller Williams

CASA of Tarrant County

Debbie Darwin Real Estate - Keller

Williams

Entech Signs - Alpha LED

FWD Builders

Mark C. Marchbanks, DDS

Mercury Wine Bar & Grill

Nag and Scalise, Attorneys at Law

Norred Law, PLLC

Paychex

Price Right Professional Landscaping &

Tree Service

The King Team Keller Williams Realty

Villa Grill Arlington

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Henry Lewczyk
Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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