Arlington Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter

August 3, 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Major Event Registration

Arlington ISD "State of the District" is NEXT MONDAY

Business Over Breakfast August 11

Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner September 24

Future Networking Events

Women's Alliance Hero & Rising Star Nominations

Leadership Arlington Applications Due

New Member Orientation August 21

Women's Alliance Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

Chamber After Hours August 25

Networking Lead's Groups Have Openings

Welcome July 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

Arlington ISD State of the District Luncheon is NEXT MONDAY

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 NEXT 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.

SUPERINTENDENT MEDIA SPONSOR SPONSOR

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

Frost Bank

Oncor Electric Delivery

Peyco Southwest Realty, Inc.

Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff, Miller LLC

Tarrant County College, Southeast Campus

University of Texas Arlington

VLK Architects

TEACHER SPONSORS

Anna & Justin Chapa

Arlington ISD Education Foundation

Association of Texas Professional Educators

City of Arlington

Greater Arlington Lions Club

Southwest Bank

State Rep. Tony Tinderholt for Texas

Texas Trust Credit Union

The Kroger Co.

United Way of Tarrant County

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

YMCA of Arlington

Business Over Breakfast is Tuesday,

August 11 - Sponsored by

Farmers Insurance Philip Szurek

Philip Szurek

Business Over Breakfast (BOB) 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!

Please register here for the 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11 BOB - sponsored by Farmers Insurance - Philip Szurek.

Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner is September 24

The Arlington Chamber celebrates the end of the fiscal year and the beginning of the new year at the Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner. The Thursday, September 24 event at the Convention Center will feature entertainment, announcement of the 2015 STAR Award recipient and Business Hall of Fame inductions. Plan to be part of the Chamber's annual premier event. Click here for information.

Gift Bag Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Texas Health Resources

Bronze Sponsors

Affiliated Bank

Arlington ISD

Atmos Energy

Frost Bank

Medical Center Arlington

The Parks at Arlington

Peyco Southwest Realty

Regus

Southwest Bank

Future Networking Events

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

Business Over Breakfast - Tuesday, August 11 @ 8:00 a.m. - sponsored by Philip Szurek - Farmers Insurance

Ribbon Cutting - Tuesday, August 11 @ 9:00m a.m. - Price Right Professional Landscaping & Tree Service

New Member Chamber Orientation - Friday, August 21 @ 11:30 a.m.

Chamber After Hours - Tuesday, August 25 @ 5:30 p.m. - Texas Trust Credit Union

Hero and Rising Star Nominations

Being Accepted by Women's Alliance

The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber is seeking nominations for their Hero and Rising Star Awards. The Hero Award acknowledges that women offer a unique approach to leadership, which involves connecting and collaborating to effect change and influence, often without position or authority. The Hero Award will recognize a woman with demonstrated leadership capabilities who has the desire and commitment to make a greater contribution within our community by her pursuit, courage, enthusiasm, and zeal. The Rising Star portraits the same characteristics earlier in her career.

Please click the links below to download each nomination form.

Both the Hero & Rising Stars will be recognized at the 5th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon on October 23, 2015. Click here to register or sponsor the luncheon.

Leadership Arlington 2015-2016

Applications Due in August

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.

New Member Orientation August 21

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, August 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. This exclusive "new and prospective member" lunch is complimentary, but we ask you to register here so that we may plan for catering.

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.

Chamber After Hours is August 25

at Texas Trust

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.

Chamber After Hours will be Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Texas Trust Credit Union (4351 Little Road). Please register here for networking, fun and door prizes.

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.