News Updates
2013 Golf Tournament Photos Available
The 2013 Golf Tournament photos have been posted on Flickr.
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Salute to small businesses
Shining a light on key drivers of the local economic engine is the sole focus of a May 23 luncheon at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the North Texas Small Business Development Center.
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Bob Moore Construction, Inc. and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County: 2103 Outstanding Small Businesses
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce announces the recipients of the 2013 Small Businesses of the Year Awards. They are Bob Moore Construction, Inc. and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County; selected for their achievements, innovativeness, response to adversity and contributions to aid community-oriented projects. The awards will be presented at the May 23 “Spirit of America: 2013 Salute to Small Business” hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and The North Texas Small Business Development Center.
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Women’s Alliance sets Nov. 9 event
The Women’s Alliance of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the fastest-growing group within the chamber’s ranks, is celebrating its second year with a luncheon on Nov. 9 that will honor achievements of local women along with a program examining the challenges that busy women confront in today’s hectic environments. Read more here
Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington Rotary Announce New Year’s Eve Benefit
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Arlington Rotarians announce the inaugural Arlington New Year’s Eve Benefit Gala to be held December 31, 2012. The Benefit Gala supports key education initiatives of both entities – the Chamber’s Partners in Education and the Arlington Rotary Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund. Read full press release here.
Eyes on Arlington: School district to tout its strengths at chamber luncheon
State of the School District. Always an informative event put on by the Arlington Chamber each summer, this year’s luncheon set for Aug. 13 promises to offer up more than the usual synopsis of last year in review and highlights of what comes next. Read more here
UAS Consortium to Meet - “The Sky’s the Limit.”
An Arlington group wants to parlay the strength of the region’s aerospace industry into economic opportunities in the emerging field of unmanned aerial vehicles. Click here to read full article
Center For Innovation Announces New Partnerships At Nasvf Conference
The Center For Innovation (CFI) is pleased to be hosting the 18th annual National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) Conference. The conference, going through Wednesday at the Arlington Sheraton, features leaders of government innovation capital, state and regional funding programs, and angel and venture capital organizations working to advance innovation through new capital programs.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry Awarded The 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and Center For Innovation (CFI) awarded Governor Rick Perry with the 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award on Tuesday, October 18. The award is presented to a Federal, State or Regional official that has made exceptional contributions in leadership, program initiatives and resources to improve the economic climate for technology-based emerging enterprises. Read full press release here.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry Awarded The 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and Center For Innovation (CFI) awarded Governor Rick Perry with the 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award on Tuesday, October 18. The award is presented to a Federal, State or Regional official that has made exceptional contributions in leadership, program initiatives and resources to improve the economic climate for technology-based emerging enterprises. Read full press release here.
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CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND NASVF 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES JOHN FERNANDEZ AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and Center for Innovation (CFI), Arlington, Texas announced today the featured keynote speaker for the premier industry conference is John Fernandez - U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. Fernandez will speak during the 18th Annual NASVF Conference October 17-19 being held at the Arlington Sheraton. Click here for full press release.
Vision from Chamber and President & CEO Wes Jurey Applauded in Magazine
An article featuring the three bridges on I-30 in Arlington explains the foresight and teamwork it took to create new access to the city.
Arlington Chamber Foundation Supports Program to Introduce Authors to Children
Award winning children’s authors visit Arlington schools and speak to families at the Rangers Ballpark Diamond Club each month. Read more here about February’s featured author, E.B. Lewis.
Arlington to Austin
A group of Chamber members traveled to Austin the last week of January to meet with state legislators and share concerns about crucial issues for the Arlington area. Read more here in an article appearing in the Arlington Citizen-Journal on January 26.
