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SUMMARY:BBA Café – Lunch\, Learn\, and Network with Amegy Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Business Alliance (BBA) for BBA Café: Lunch\, Learn\, & Network!\nMark your calendar for the 3rd Wednesday of June and August from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Arrive early at 11:45 AM to enjoy a meal and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins. \nJune Topic: Learn how the Tarrant Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helps entrepreneurs access free\, expert guidance and improve their chances of securing funding through partnerships with banks like Amegy and agencies like the SBA. Hear from Kevin Elmore\, Katie Carlson\, and Tommy Rice as they walk through how these resources work together to support small business success. \nPanelists:  \n\nKevin Elmore – Business Advisor\, Tarrant Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\nKatie Carlson – Commercial Lending Relationship Manager Arlington Highlands\nTommy Rice – Small Business Administration (SBA) Relationship Manager\n\nThank you to Amegy Bank for providing our speakers and our lunch. This event has no cost. We just ask that you register\, so we can provide a headcount for food.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-lunch-learn-and-network-with-amegy-bank-2/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20250512T170644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T170644Z
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SUMMARY:BBA Café Pop Up Lunch
DESCRIPTION:BBA is excited to welcome all to our pop-up lunch! Join us as we try Captain La Fish\, Chicken\, & More for the first time and network through a delicious lunch. \nThis event is FREE to attend! Lunch is pay your own way\, but we ask that you register so we can anticipate how many people to expect.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-pop-up-lunch/
LOCATION:Captain La Fish\, Chicken\, & More\, 2424 West Division Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76012
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20241001T154827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T002101Z
UID:35208-1744804800-1744808400@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Café – Lunch\, Learn\, and Network with Amegy Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Business Alliance (BBA) for BBA Café: Lunch\, Learn\, & Network!\nMark your calendar for the 3rd Wednesday of April\, June\, and August from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Arrive early at 11:45 AM to enjoy a meal and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins. \nApril Topic: What are CDFIs\, and how do they provide access to credit through lending and financial education? 5Cs of Credit\, understanding credit bureaus\, financing options\, and getting ready to apply. \nPanelists: Jennifer Dale\, Vice President – LiftFund | Derric Hicks\, President – Texas Mezzanine Fund | Chris Hall – Vice President | Branch Manager \nThank you to Amegy Bank for providing our speakers and our lunch. This event has no cost. We just ask that you register\, so we can provide a headcount for food.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-lunch-learn-and-network-with-amegy-bank/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20250306T160107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T160107Z
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SUMMARY:BBA Cafe with North Texas Area Community Health Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Business Alliance (BBA) for BBA Café: Lunch\, Learn\, & Network!\nJoin us for a presentation to learn how your business and your family can receive high quality healthcare and apply for health insurance. Learn more about our new Arlington location. Presented by North Texas Area Community Health Centers and organized with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s Black Business Alliance. \nThank you NTACHC for providing lunch! \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-with-north-texas-area-community-health-center/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20241001T154703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T215718Z
UID:35204-1740762000-1740769200@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration with the BBA
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special Black History Month Celebration with the BBA at night! \nCelebrate Black History Month with the Black Business Alliance at Step by Step for an evening of fun\, connection and community. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a cash bar by Yummy Affairs\, delicious appetizers by Cooper Street Grill\, and great company. Don’t miss this special event—come ready to network\, relax and celebrate! \nThis event has no cost but please REGISTER so we can plan for food.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-black-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Step By Step\, 900 E Copeland Rd #270\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20241218T180156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T170725Z
UID:35202-1736942400-1736946000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Café – Bi-Monthly Lunch \, Learn\, and Network with Amegy Bank
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is excited to host Lunch & Learn events the third Wednesday of every other month. \nTopic: Importance of accounting services for your businesses. When do you need to staff or outsource essential professional services\, e.g.\, accounting. How to choose the best business structure that limits legal liability\, protect personal assets\, taxes\, autonomy (control) and decision-making. \nPanelists: CPA & Attorney \nThank you to Amegy Bank for providing our speakers and our lunch. This event has no cost. We just ask that you register\, so we can provide a headcount for food.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-bi-monthly-lunch-and-networking-5/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20241105T210840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T223709Z
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SUMMARY:Member Group Coat Drive at The Arlington Life Shelter
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA)\, Latino Business Alliance(LBA)\, and Asian Business Council(ABC) are excited to give back this holiday season to those in need with a Coat Drive for the Arlington Life Shelter. \nLeading to the event\, we will be collecting new or gently used coats of all sizes for adults and kids (larger sizes are in high demand\, particularly- 2X and 3X.) The drop off box will be at the Chamber until December 11th. \nOur service project on on Thursday Dec 19th will be to sort and distribute coats we and others have donated within the community! \nVolunteers arrive at 1:30\, we’ll have everyone help us set up the coats in the cafeteria.  Then we’ll allow clients to “shop” for coats from 2 – 3pm.  After everyone is done shopping\, we’ll gather the coats and take whatever is left to Mission Arlington.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/give-back-at-arlington-life-shelter-member-groups-alliance-together/
LOCATION:Arlington Life Shelter\, 325 W Division St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asian Business Council,Black Business Alliance,Latino Business Alliance,Networking Events,Nonprofits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20241001T152937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T191514Z
UID:35194-1732111200-1732114800@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Mastermind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the third Thursday every other month to join the BBA to learn from subject matter experts while building a network of connections with fellow Greater Arlington Black Business Owners! \nThis month we will feature Elena Thaxton\, the Chamber’s Director of Member Engagement. She will provide a crash course on our member benefits and how we can best navigate our Chamber Experience in and outside the Black Business Alliance!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/mastermind-with-the-black-business-alliance-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20240926T152150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T165931Z
UID:35197-1729080000-1729083600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Café – Bi-Monthly Lunch and Networking
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with Lunch events the third Wednesday of every other month. \nHow this works: This event has no cost. We just ask you to register so we can anticipate seating. We do hope you join us and support this local restaurant with the purchase of lunch as networking space will be provided for the group.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-bi-monthly-lunch-and-networking-4/
LOCATION:River Legacy\, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231003T214633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T225617Z
UID:32082-1726668000-1726671600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Mastermind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the third Thursday every other month to join the BBA to learn from subject matter experts while building a network of connections with fellow Greater Arlington Black Business Owners! \nToday’s speaker is Rodrick Floyd\, owner of CMIT Solutions. He will be discussing cyber security.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/master-mind-with-the-black-business-alliance-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20240731T203049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T201130Z
UID:34680-1724846400-1724850000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Café – Bi-Monthly Lunch and Networking
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with Lunch events the third Wednesday of every other month. This BBA Café\, we’re headed to Smoke’N Ash BBQ! \nHow this works: This event has no cost. We just ask you to register so we can anticipate seating. We do hope you join us and support this local restaurant with the purchase of lunch as networking space will be provided for the group.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-bi-monthly-lunch-and-networking-3/
LOCATION:Smoke’N Ash\, 5904 S Cooper St Suite 110\, Arlington\, TX\, 76017
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20240530T204532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T210038Z
UID:34158-1718904600-1718910000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Cafe - Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Business Alliance’s BBA Café with food and fellowship as we celebrate Juneteenth. Network with fellow Chamber members and learn about the Juneteenth history while enjoying the vibrant Jamaican atmosphere provided by One Love Caribbean Restaurant.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:One Love Caribbean Restaurant\, 2315 S Cooper ST\, Arlington\, TX\, 76018
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231003T214633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T225444Z
UID:32080-1715781600-1715785200@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Mastermind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the third Thursday every other month to join the BBA to learn from subject matter experts while building a network of connections with fellow Greater Arlington Black Business Owners! \nToday’s speaker is Elena Fernandez\, Partner with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP Attorneys at Law. She will be discussing Business Personal Property Taxes.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/master-mind-with-the-black-business-alliance-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231003T202541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T203635Z
UID:33796-1713355200-1713358800@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Café - Bi-Monthly Lunch and Networking
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with Lunch events the third Wednesday of every other month. This month\, we’re headed to One Love Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge! \nHow this works: This event has no cost. We just ask you to register so we can anticipate seating. We do hope you join us and support this local restaurant with the purchase of lunch as networking space will be provided for the group.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-bi-monthly-lunch-and-networking-2/
LOCATION:One Love Caribbean Restaurant\, 2315 S Cooper ST\, Arlington\, TX\, 76018
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231003T214633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T225425Z
UID:32079-1710943200-1710946800@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Mastermind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the third Thursday every other month to join the BBA to learn from subject matter experts while building a network of connections with fellow Greater Arlington Black Business Owners! \nToday’s speaker is Lisa Thompson\, Executive Director TRIO Pre-College Program for the University of Texas at Arlington. She will be discussing how to get your business involved with UTA!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/master-mind-with-the-black-business-alliance-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20240221T162525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T163331Z
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SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance Pop Up - Echoes from the Hill Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance proudly invites you to SPARK on February 29th – from 5:30 – 7:00 pm – for the Chamber’s Black History Month Celebration and networking.  During the event we will broadcast the “Echoes from the Hill” film which tells the story of Arlington’s historic Black neighborhood through former residents and archives. We will also hear from Gerald Alley from the City of Arlington and his perspectives on minority business in Arlington and the greater DFW – specifically addressing challenges\, opportunities and where our focus collective should be moving forward.  \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome                                                                                             5:30 pm\nEntrepreneur Perspectives – Gerald Alley                                   5:35 – 5:50 pm\nMovie Intro                                                                                        5:50 – 5:55 pm\nMovie                                                                                                  5:55 – 6:40 pm\nNetworking / Wrap Up                                                                   6:40 – 7:00 pm\n\nWe look forward to seeing you! \nParking is available in Lot B
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-pop-up-echos-of-the-hill-viewing/
LOCATION:Spark Coworking\, 1000 Ballpark Way\, Suite 310\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20240110T215446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T210043Z
UID:33235-1708520400-1708524000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Black Business Alliance Open Meeting & Discussion. Sandra Green\, Chair\, will say a few words and let you know about upcoming events and how to get plugged in with the Black Business Alliance. \nJoin us on February 21\, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border St. Arlington\, TX 76010 \nThis is a free event
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231003T214633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T153703Z
UID:32078-1705500000-1705503600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Mastermind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the third Thursday every other month to join the BBA to learn from subject matter experts while building a network of connections with fellow Greater Arlington Black Business Owners! \nToday’s speaker is Kenneth Haynes\, Senior International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce-U.S. Commercial Service. He will be discusses how to get your business involved with International Trade!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/master-mind-with-the-black-business-alliance-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T123000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231120T223759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T202305Z
UID:32829-1703071800-1703075400@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Give Back at Arlington Life Shelter - Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is excited to give back this holiday season to those in need. \nThe event will begin promptly at 11:30 . Thank you to New York Life Arlington for sponsoring today’s event.  Once we’ve completed assembling the lunches\, the staff will conduct a tour of the facility in groups of 10 persons at a time.  Also\, please consider an online donation or bring a critical item from the list below to help with shelter expenses. \nAgenda: \n11:30 – 11:35     Introduction \n11:35 – 11:40     NY Life Overview \n11:40 – 12:10     Sack Lunch Assembly \n12:10 – 12:30     Shelter Tour
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/give-back-at-arlington-life-shelter-black-business-alliance/
LOCATION:Arlington Life Shelter\, 325 W Division St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231003T214633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T184229Z
UID:32076-1700056800-1700060400@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Mastermind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the third Thursday every other month to join the BBA to learn from subject matter experts while building a network of connections with fellow Greater Arlington Black Business Owners! \nToday’s speaker is Kenneth Haynes\, Senior International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce-U.S. Commercial Service. He will be discusses how to get your business involved with International Trade!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/master-mind-with-the-black-business-alliance-3/2023-11-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20231003T202541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T205712Z
UID:32244-1697630400-1697634000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Café - Bi-Monthly Lunch and Networking
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with Lunch events the third Wednesday of every other month. For our first BBA Café\, we’re headed to Damian Soul Food Café! \nHow this works: This event has no cost. We just ask you to register so we can anticipate seating. We do hope you join us and support this local restaurant with the purchase of lunch as networking space will be provided for the group.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-cafe-bi-monthly-lunch-and-networking/
LOCATION:Damian Cajon Soul Café\, 2001 SE Green Oaks Blvd\, Ste 190\, Arlington\, TX\, 76018
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230918T193323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T211601Z
UID:32001-1695218400-1695222000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Master Mind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Leveraging Relationships to Grow and Sustain Your Business \nDescription: Join the Greater Arlington Chamber’s Black Business Alliance\, virtually\, for an open discussion on leveraging relationships and networks to grow and sustain your business! \nThis is your opportunity to talk with other black business professionals in the greater Arlington area about best practices used to leverage business and relationships to maintain long term success. \nBring your thoughts and experience to this one-hour informal conversation. There is no speaker and no set agenda. This is a safe space to share your experiences\, learn and grow with each other. \nVirtual/Zoom – Must register for zoom link
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/master-mind-with-the-black-business-alliance-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T223000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230811T152330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T214709Z
UID:31673-1692781200-1692829800@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance Coffee & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed for this event \nThe Black Business Alliance is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with monthly networking events. This month we are headed back to Cup O’ Vibes. We invite you to join us for some coffee and networking. \nThis event is FREE to attend\, and Cup O’ Vibes will be providing drip coffee. Specialty drinks will be available for purchase. \nMore About Cup O’ Vibes: Brewing Community. Serving Culture – Our refreshing vibes are crafted to bring individuals together from all walks of life\, and our coffee shop serves as a conduit for building community and creating cultural experiences. Our goal is to inspire and support our neighbors; embrace the diversity of our community; and bridge the gap between generations
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-coffee-networking-2/
LOCATION:Cup O’ Vibes\, 800 E. Sublett Rd. #170\, Arlington\, TX\, 76018
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230622T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T212124Z
UID:31135-1691667000-1691672400@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:National Black Business Month P.D. Seminar Hosted by BBA & JPMorgan Chase Bank
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance in partnership with JPMorgan Chase Bank is excited to host our first professional development seminar during National Black Business Month. \nThis seminar will focus on black business statistics\, the importance of credit for business owners\, the traditional forms of lending and Chase’s racial equity commitment. \nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held at SPARK Coworking Arlington. Beverages and a lite lunch will be provided. Limited availability.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/national-black-business-month-p-d-seminar-hosted-by-bba-jpmorgan-chase-bank/
LOCATION:Spark Coworking\, 1000 Ballpark Way\, Suite 310\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230713T153400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T153400Z
UID:31406-1689771600-1689775200@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Master Mind with the Black Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Leveraging Relationships to Grow and Sustain Your Business \nDescription: Join the Greater Arlington Chamber’s Black Business Alliance\, virtually\, for an open discussion on leveraging relationships and networks to grow and sustain your business! \nThis is your opportunity to talk with other black business professionals in the greater Arlington area about best practices used to leverage business and relationships to maintain long term success. \nBring your thoughts and experience to this one-hour informal conversation. There is no speaker and no set agenda. This is a safe space to share your experiences\, learn and grow with each other. \nVirtual/Zoom – Must register for zoom link
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/master-mind-with-the-black-business-alliance/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230608T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T115915Z
UID:31055-1687282200-1687294800@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:BBA Night with the Dallas Wings
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with monthly networking events. This month we are partnering with the WNBA – Dallas Wings. We invite you to join us for a pregame mixer prior to watching the Wings take on the Atlanta Dream. \nTo purchase your discounted ticket of $28\, please register with the link above. Pregame mixer will be held in the College Park VIP suite and a cash bar will be available. \nWalk-ups will not be permitted so please be sure to purchase you ticket in advance!!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/bba-night-with-the-dallas-wings/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230509T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T183616Z
UID:30523-1684344600-1684350000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance Networking Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance is excited to celebrate another fantastic\, local restaurant and Chamber members with our monthly networking events. This month we are headed to VII Kitchen & Cocktails. We invite you to join us for an evening of networking\, small bites and drink specials. \nThis event is FREE to attend\, and VII Kitchen & Cocktails will be providing lite appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-networking-happy-hour/
LOCATION:VII Kitchen & Cocktails\, 6501 S Cooper St Ste 101\, Arlington\, TX\, 76001
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20220922T185855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T203917Z
UID:28294-1682508600-1682514000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance is excited to celebrate another fantastic\, local black-owned restaurant and Chamber member. This month we are headed to ASO Rock Market Arlington. We invite you to take a break out of your day and join us for a bite to eat and great networking. \nThis is a FREE event to attend\, and we hope that you enjoy a “pay your own way” lunch while we network with one another. \nAbout ASO Rock Market: Our Mission at Aso Rock Market is to introduce the rest of the world to the diversity\, wealth\, and beauty of African cuisine and culture. By buying from trustworthy suppliers and offering exceptional customer service\, we hope to become the leading supplier of high-quality African goods. We are preserving and disseminating the unique cultural richness of African cuisine to the globe.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Aso Rock Market\, 4115 S Cooper St Suite 209\, Arlington\, TX\, 76015
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T093000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230215T222025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T202759Z
UID:29611-1677141000-1677144600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance Coffee & Networking
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance is excited to celebrate another fantastic\, local black-owned restaurant and Chamber member during Black History Month. This time we’re headed to Cup O’ Vibes. We invite you to join us for a morning of networking and good coffee. \nCup O’ Vibes will be providing drip coffee and Shipley’s E. Pioneer Pkwy will be providing donuts. All specialty items will be available for purchase.   \nCup O’ Vibes – Brewing Community.Serving Culture – Our refreshing vibes are crafted to bring individuals together from all walks of life\, and our coffee shop serves as a conduit for building community and creating cultural experiences. Our goal is to inspire and support our neighbors; embrace the diversity of our community; and bridge the gap between generations.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-coffee-networking/
LOCATION:Cup O’ Vibes\, 800 E. Sublett Rd. #170\, Arlington\, TX\, 76018
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T223640
CREATED:20230126T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T192400Z
UID:29423-1675791000-1675796400@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with our quarterly happy hours. We invite you to join us for a night of networking\, good food and good vibes. This quarter\, we’re headed to One Love Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge.  \nOne Love Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge offers top-quality Caribbean-inspired dishes in a laid-back West Indian atmosphere with guaranteed good food and good times\, aiming to provide the best in Caribbean Cuisine to our customers\, with the best customer service. Where rich culture and rich food meet!  \nThis event is FREE to attend\, and One Love Lounge will be providing appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:One Love Caribbean Restaurant\, 2315 S Cooper ST\, Arlington\, TX\, 76018
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Networking Events
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