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SUMMARY:Business Resource Sessions - Bookkeeping Basics
DESCRIPTION:Business Resource Sessions – resources & tools to grow your business! \nJoin us at the Chamber on the first Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 to hear from and engage with industry leaders about how to grow\, protect\, and efficiently run your business. \nSPEAKER: Dan Florek\, Founder of NexusBlue Financial Services \nTOPIC: Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Success \nDESCRIPTION: Good bookkeeping is the foundation of every successful business — yet it’s also one of the most common stumbling blocks for entrepreneurs. In this session\, Dan Florek will cover bookkeeping essentials\, from organizing your chart of accounts to avoiding common mistakes that cost time and money. He’ll also share tips for using QuickBooks effectively\, keeping reconciliations up to date\, and setting up simple systems that keep your financials in order. Whether you’re new to business ownership or looking to tighten up your financial processes\, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to reduce stress and make confident\, informed decisions. \nSPEAKER BIO: Dan Florek is the founder of NexusBlue Financial Services\, where he helps small businesses remove the stress of financial management and gain clarity around their numbers. A certified QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor with years of experience in bookkeeping and financial analysis\, Dan specializes in tailoring solutions for service-based businesses. His background includes expertise in financial tools like Excel and VBA automation\, along with hands-on experience supporting clients with payroll\, reconciliations\, and tax preparation. Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs\, Dan’s mission is to deliver accurate\, affordable\, and personalized financial services that allow business owners to focus on growth while knowing their finances are in capable hands \nInterested in being one of our fantastic speakers?  Submit your application here
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/business-resource-sessions-19/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Resource Session,Monthly Events,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Arlington Insights - FIFA Security Awareness
DESCRIPTION:EVENT RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 14TH \nArlington Insights – your front row seat to what’s next in Arlington! \nJoin us at the Chamber on the second Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 for Arlington Insights\, a speaker series designed to keep our community informed\, engaged\, and inspired. From event readiness and public safety to education\, economic development\, and industry updates\, this program brings together diverse voices to provide our members with exclusive insights into the initiatives driving Arlington forward. \nSPEAKERS: Sam Carrasquillo\, Transportation Security Inspector with U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Jesse Alfaro\, Inspector with TSA \nTOPIC: FIFA Security Awareness \nDESCRIPTION: This session provides general security awareness training focused on recognizing and reporting suspicious\, criminal\, and terrorist behaviors. Designed to enhance preparedness across local industries ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium\, the training equips participants with practical tools to identify\, assess\, and respond to potential security threats while strengthening overall community safety. \nPANELIST BIOS: \n\nSam Carrasquillo is an Inspector with the Transportation Security Administration.  He has been working with the Department of Homeland Security for 20 years.  He spent 10 years as a Border and Customs Agent in El Paso\, TX and has been working with the Transportation Security Administration the last 10 years in the DFW Metroplex.  Inspector Carrasquillo’s current functions include enforcing regulatory compliance from different transportation entities across Texas and Arkansas.  Additionally\, he conducts different training activities focused on terrorism awareness and the safety and security of the traveling public.  Inspector Carrasquillo is also a United States Marines Veteran.\nInspector Alfaro has been with TSA for almost 7 years and has been an inspector for 2. His first 5 years were in screening where he was an Officer\, Lead\, and a Supervisor as well\, before moving onto Compliance. He is glad to be here and looks forward to working with anyone whom chooses to do so with TSA. 
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/arlington-insights-2/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Resource Session,Monthly Events,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Coaching Hour - Business Writing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Chamber on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:00-4:00 for training and guidance aimed at helping you develop\, grow\, and transform in and out of the office. \nChamber member Business Coaches and Subject Matter Experts will provide workshops\, assessment tools\, and engaging presentations to improve your critical thinking & decision-making skills\, help you identify obstacles & achieve goals\, manage projects more efficiently & teams more effectively\, and more! \nSPEAKER: Laura Heymann\, owner of Green Apple Lane Design & Marketing \nTOPIC: Business Writing / Perfecting Your Written Pitch \nDESCRIPTION: Don’t miss out on the recognition you deserve! When a written response is required\, clarity is key in making a good impression. Whether responding to an RFP\, sending an introduction email to a new contact\, writing a professional bio\, filling out a questionnaire when you or your business has been nominated for an award\, or applying for a business loan/grant\, even a few errors can make all the difference. \nSPEAKER BIO: Laura is the owner of Green Apple Lane Design & Marketing. She is a Past Chair of the Women’s Alliance as well as the Inspired Women Luncheon\, and has been leading a monthly discussion for the Women’s Alliance called Peer-to-Peer Mindshare for over four years. This topic and presentation was actually born from reading questionnaire responses for a Women’s Alliance award recipient survey! \nInterested in being one of our fantastic speakers?  Submit your application here.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/coaching-hour-28/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coaching Hour,Monthly Events,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Community Connection Collab.
DESCRIPTION:Leverage Social Media & Digital Storytelling \nJoin us for a discussion on using social media and digital storytelling to amplify your nonprofit’s mission. Participants will explore strategies to engage audiences\, build awareness\, and communicate impact effectively online. \nThere is no agenda\, but we will have an industry professional help guide the discussion and share insights. Here are a few things to think about to help guide our discussion. From your organization’s perspective\, how do you… \nKey Topics: \n\nChoosing the right social media platforms for your audience\nCreating compelling content that tells your story\nBuilding consistency in messaging and branding\nMeasuring engagement and impact digitally\nAvoiding common pitfalls in online communications
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/nonprofit-community-connection-collab-12-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Nonprofits,Professional Development,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Cafecito Time with the Latino Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Cafecito\, or “small coffee” in Spanish\, is something that brings the Latino and Hispanic culture across ages\, genders\, nationalities\, and backgrounds. Cafecito Time with the Latino Business Alliance does just that thing – brings different business leaders\, community members\, and organizations together for networking and relationship building over a warm cup of coffee\, café de olla\, café con leche\, a cortadito\, or whatever is to your liking. \nToday’s topic: \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. \nNos vemos pronto!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/cafecito-time-with-the-latino-business-alliance-11/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latino Business Alliance,Networking Events,Professional Development
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