Arlington Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter

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, February 9 BOB - sponsored by Kos/Danchak Audiology.

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for the Inaugural Arlington Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast

Registration closes Wednesday evening for the Inaugural Arlington Mayor's Prayer Breakfast to be held Tuesday, February 16 at the Arlington Convention Center. The event, hosted by the Chamber, brings together members of the community for an inspirational and uplifting breakfast with special messages from local church and civic leaders. Please join us as we pause, give thanks for what we have in Arlington, recognize the strength of working together, and pray for the Arlington community. Click here to register. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet service at 6:45 a.m. One hour program begins promptly at 7:30 a.m.

State of the County Address is

March 17

Come hear Judge B. Glen Whitley speak about the highlights of the past year and the forecast for 2016, while having an opportunity to showcase to city/county businesses, civic and city leaders.

The 2016 State of the County Luncheon Address will be Thursday, March 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Arlington. Click here to sponsor or register.

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Only 11 Days to Submit Small Business of Year Nominations

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 complete the form found here. Nomination forms must be submitted by February 19, 2016.

ACYP and UT Arlington Athletics Basketball Night at College Park Center - Saturday February 20.

UT Arlington Athletics and the Arlington Chamber Young Professionals invite all Chamber members (and families) to enjoy the excitement of a doubleheader - Men's and Women's Basketball vs Louisiana Monroe. Purchase promotional tickets for this 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20 classic. Members and guests may purchase up to five tickets for $5.00 each online at utatickets.com . Select the February 20 date and click "get tickets." Click "Have a PROMO CODE" and enter Chamber in the box. See you at College Park Center!

ACYP Professional Development Luncheon Seminar - Tuesday, February 23

Young Professionals are invited to join the Arlington Chamber Young Professionals from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23 for

networking and a professional development luncheon at the Chamber. Chamber investor, Dan Mohorc (President & CEO, Galactic Performance Solutions) will conduct a luncheon seminar "A Better Way - for Business & Life." Please click here to read more, sponsor or register for this luncheon.

Information Meeting This Friday for Businesses Interested in Bidding on Contracts from the City and the AISD

The purchasing staffs from both the City of Arlington and the Arlington ISD will host their "Monthly Supplier Meeting" this Friday, February 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Parks & Recreation Administration Building.

This informal meeting will provide suppliers with a general overview of the purchasing process and information about current and upcoming bidding opportunities. Click here to access the meeting flyer.

Upcoming Networking Events

First Annual Arlington Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast - Tuesday, February 16 at 6:45 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Outreach Thrift Store - Thursday, February 18 at 4:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Blaze Pizza - Friday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m.

New Member/Prospect Chamber Orientation - Friday, February 19 at 11:30 a.m.

ACYP & UT Arlington Athletics Basketball Night at College Park Center - Saturday, February 20 at 5:00 p.m. (See registration article above)

ACYP Professional Development Luncheon - Tuesday, February 23 at 11:30 a.m.

Chamber After Hours - Blue Mesa Grill - Tuesday, February 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting - BNO Electrical, Inc. - Thursday, February 25 at 4:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Lionheart Children's Academy - Thursday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m.

SETT General Meeting February 17 at Chamber

The Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership invites members to participate in the 3:00 p.m. February 17 General Meeting to be held at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Join a Chamber Networking Lead's Group

Networking Referral Groups provide structured opportunities for Chamber members to develop a network of relationships designed to build each others business through quality referrals. Currently, the Chamber has four Lead's Groups. Visit one this week! Click here for further information.

Tuesday Noon Group Monthly Sponsor

Wednesday 8:15 a.m. Group Monthly Sponsor

Wednesday Noon Group Monthly Sponsor

Thursday Noon Group Monthly Sponsor

Invitation to Become Career, Technology, and Higher Education Investigations Guest Speaker/Advisor

Career, Technical, and Higher Education Investigations 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 invite business leaders the opportunity to talk directly with 8th grade students about emerging career opportunities within your industry. We are asking member organizations who are willing, to speak at one or more district-wide 8th grade class assembly and/or present a demonstration at an on-campus "Career Day" to inspire and encourage students to imagine a multitude of career options. All organizations of any size are encouraged to participate. To register, please click here.

$17,500 in Scholarship Money Available to Arlington ISD Seniors

As part of the Champion Education Initiative, the Arlington Chamber Foundation is offering seven $2,500 scholarships to 2015-2016 graduating Arlington ISD students who plan to attend either the University of Texas at Arlington or Tarrant County College. To download the application, please click here. Completed applications are due February 26.

Women's Alliance Tiara Tuesday,

March 8 at Total Wine & More

The Women's Alliance will hold a Tiara Tuesday March 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Total Wine & More. This Tiara Tuesday incudes wine tastings, a scavenger hunt, networking, fun and an opportunity to learn more about the Arlington Chamber Women's Alliance. Click here to register.