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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20261013T045111
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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:20261013T045111
CREATED:20230918T193323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T211601Z
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T214709Z
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T212124Z
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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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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T115915Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T190000
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CREATED:20230509T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T183616Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T190000
DTSTAMP:20261013T045111
CREATED:20230126T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T192400Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20261013T045111
CREATED:20220922T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T210832Z
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SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is an outreach of the Greater Arlington Chamber that focuses on empowering black business owners and black professionals through education\, professional development\, awareness\, leadership and engagement. \nBBA is committed to strengthening the black community as professional\, business and civic leaders. BBA achieves this mission through the subcommittees listed below. Please join us for our first quarterly General Meeting to meet the BBA Council and learn more about how you can engage with our subcommittees. \nSubcommittee Opportunities \n\nMinority Business Development\nLeadership Cultivation\nEducation & Workforce Development\nUnity & Philanthropy
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T130000
DTSTAMP:20261013T045111
CREATED:20220922T185104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T202306Z
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SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is an outreach of the Greater Arlington Chamber that focuses on empowering black business owners and black professionals through education\, professional development\, awareness\, leadership and engagement. \nBBA is committed to strengthening the black community as professional\, business and civic leaders. BBA achieves this mission through the subcommittees listed below. Please join us for our first quarterly General Meeting to meet the BBA Council and learn more about how you can engage with our subcommittees. \nSubcommittee Opportunities \n\nMinority Business Development\nLeadership Cultivation\nEducation & Workforce Development\nUnity & Philanthropy
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T193000
DTSTAMP:20261013T045111
CREATED:20220908T154029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T155219Z
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SUMMARY:Black Business Alliance Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Black Business Alliance (BBA) is excited to celebrate fantastic\, local restaurants and Chamber members with happy hour events. For our first Happy Hour\, we’re headed to VII Kitchen & Cocktails! \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 drinks.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/black-business-alliance-happy-hour/
LOCATION:VII Kitchen & Cocktails\, 6501 S Cooper St Ste 101\, Arlington\, TX\, 76001
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T130000
DTSTAMP:20261013T045111
CREATED:20220609T180931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T211811Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Development: Community Safety: Knowing Your Role in Crisis Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This professional Development is hosted by the Black Business Alliance. Everyone is welcome to attend the event.  \nAs a premiere travel destination and quality place to live\, the City of Arlington attracts millions of visitors and new residents growing its economy annually. This achievement is due to collaboration among stakeholders representing all segments of our community.  As US cities respond to and manage critical incidents\, hear from Arlington’s greatest thought leaders on proactive measures taken to improve community safety. \nPlease submit panel questions HERE.  \nSponsorships are available \n\nPresenting is $150 (logo\, time to speak at event\, flyers can be passed out before\, 3 tickets to attend)\nPromotional is $50 (listing\, flyers can be passed out before event\, 1 ticket to attend)\n\n\n  \nModerator \n \nJay Warren \nDirector of Communications & Legislative Affairs \n\nSpeakers: \n \nChief Al Jones \nArlington Police Department \n\n \nDr. William Coppola \nPresident of Tarrant County College – Southeast Campus \n\n \nDr. Marcelo Cavazos \nArlington ISD Superintendent \n\n \nDr. Barbara Odom Wesley \nDeputy Mayor Pro-Tem \n\n \nSharon Parker \nPark President of Six Flags Over Texas \n 
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/professional-development-community-safety-knowing-your-role-in-crisis-leadership/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Business Alliance,Professional Development
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