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SUMMARY:Women’s Alliance Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Influence: Building Meaningful Relationships for Career Success  \nPart of activating the Power of WE is to know how to articulate your superpowers so that people can talk about you when you are not in the room. This session will help you define what’s meaningful for you\, articulate how you make an impact\, and chart a path to greater success. Jennifer Carter will lead us through four factors. Jennifer is the president of EWF International helping women with business strategy and career navigation for 20 years. This session will be engaging and interactive utilizing four factors to intentionally navigate your career. \n\nDefine what’s meaningful to you\nArticulate your superpowers\, and how they drive professional impact for your organization\nCreating meaningful metrics for your own development plan\nBuilding greater influence and cultivating the right relationships\n\nCome with questions\, and leave with actionable\, immediately useful strategies to supercharge your career. \n  \nLunch is included! It’s $15 for members to attend and $25 for non-members.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/womens-alliance-professional-development-2/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Womens Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T133000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual State of Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce along with the University of Texas at Arlington and Tarrant County College District for our 2nd Annual State of Higher Education presented by LBL Architects. \nA Bridge to the Future – Higher education provides the knowledge\, skills\, and opportunities needed to navigate and shape the future. TCC and UTA are transformative forces in Arlington\, empowering students to overcome socioeconomic barriers\, innovate\, and contribute meaningfully to their community. They help to pave the way for a brighter\, more impactful tomorrow\, serving as a bridge to the future. \nThank you to all of our sponsors who make this event possible. Please scroll down to view our event sponsors.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/2nd-annual-state-of-higher-education/
LOCATION:UTA’s College Park Center\, 600 S Center St\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010
CATEGORIES:Featured Chamber Event,Major Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T163000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
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SUMMARY:Business Resource Session – Legal Tips
DESCRIPTION:Business Resource Sessions – resources & tools to grow your business! \nJoin us at the Chamber on the first Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 to hear from and engage with industry leaders about how to grow\, protect\, and efficiently run your business. \nThis session’s speaker is Kelly Curnutt of Curnutt & Hafer\, LLP  \nTopic: Top 10 Legal Tips for Your Business \nKelly Curnutt will provide an informative overview of the legal aspects of owning and operating a business in our community\, as well as practical legal tips for individuals. Topics will include how to plan ahead to avoid legal pitfalls\, being proactive with your business and legal matters\, what to do if you think you need legal advice\, and more. This presentation is legal information\, not legal advice. \nSPEAKER BIO: Kelly Curnutt is a founding partner with Curnutt & Hafer\, LLP\, a law firm located in the heart of Downtown Arlington. With a BS in accounting from UTA and a JD from SMU Dedham School of Law\, Kelly has been practicing law for over 30 years\, specializing in business litigation\, oil and gas\, and serious personal injury. He has been board-certified in personal injury trial law since 1998. Together with his law partner\, Doug Hafer\, their motto is to “Seek\, Serve\, Do.” His passion in litigation is to champion justice in courts. Kelly is active in the community and enjoys serving such organizations as Mission Arlington\, Young Life\, and Men Serving God. He currently sits on the Chamber’s Executive Board of Directors. \nInterested in being one of our fantastic speakers?  Submit your application here
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/business-resource-sessions-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240304T172008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T051907Z
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SUMMARY:What's Your Big Idea? Entrepreneurship Contest Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Arlington ISD and is proud to offer the “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest (WYBI).  WYBI is the largest curriculum-based entrepreneurship contest in the United States\, and it was created by AISD kids for kids eighteen years ago. With 45\,000+ big ideas submitted over a decade and a half\, we’re proud to say WYBI is still fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in 3rd-12th graders. \nThis contest has and continues to challenge and empower tens of thousands of students to think big and dream even bigger by thinking critically to produce creative solutions to everyday challenges and problems. These skills are vital to our workforce and the future success of our community. \nThe annual awards ceremony for WYBI brings 700+ Arlington ISD students and their families to UTA’s College Park Center\, totaling 3\,200+ attendees. This is an opportunity to connect with the community with a strong\, positive message. “We support the future leaders and entrepreneurs of greater Arlington. We support thinking BIG.” 
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/whats-your-big-idea-entrepreneurship-contest-awards-ceremony-3/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Chamber Event,Major Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T100000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230825T174100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T155931Z
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SUMMARY:YP Book Club Book Review - Never Split the Difference
DESCRIPTION:Next up on the YP Book Club we are reading “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss.  A former FBI Hostage Negotiator\, Chris Voss uses compelling anecdotes and personal experience to provide a practical approach to improving your negotiating skills both in personal and professional life. \nA quick read\, this book is broken down into 9 key principles and strategies to make anyone a more persuasive person.  Whether you’re in sales\, looking to make a big purchase\, negotiating contracts\, or just want to add another tool to your toolbox\, “Never Split the Difference” is an excellent book to add to your reading list. \n  \nThis book is available for purchase at Pantego Books or on Amazon/Audible.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/yp-book-club-book-6-review/
LOCATION:White Rhino Arlington\, 401 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T183000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240110T203716Z
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SUMMARY:Conexion with the Latino Business Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join the Latino Business Alliance and build a network of connections with fellow Greater Arlington Latinos at a hot spot in Arlington. \nWe will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo early at this Conexion\, so be ready to have fun and Karaoke with the LBA! \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. \n¡Esperamos verte pronto! \n 
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/latino-business-group-conexion-11/
LOCATION:El Ranchito Restaurant\, 3517 Cooper St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76015
CATEGORIES:Latino Business Alliance,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20231113T152542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T114341Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Community Connection Collab
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Arlington Chamber as we welcome back our peer-to-peer nonprofit under a new name “Community Connection Collab.” We are excited to bring back this informal\, one-hour zoom call to engage our Arlington nonprofits. This is a convening space where we can learn from each other by sharing our best and worst practices on relative topics and begin cultivating collaborative relationships.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/community-connection-collab-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Kona Ice of Northeast Tarrant
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber Ambassadors for a Ribbon Cutting with Kona Ice of Northeast Tarrant!\n \nTreat your taste buds to the most amazingly fine\, flavored shaved ice this side of the islands. The Kona Ice experience will amplify any event! From our steel drum music to the signature Flavorwave® where guests can flavor their own shaved ice\, we guarantee to bring the fun\, laughter and flavor. \n \nWhether indoors or outdoors\, we handle a whole variety of events including schools\, corporations\, daycares\, summer programs\, youth sports\, picnics\, weddings\, and major sporting events and festivals. \n \nWe also specialize in fundraising\, so just show us where to park and who to make the check out to! Plus\, we come to you. It doesn’t get much easier than that.\n\n\nWe welcome all to attend this exciting event!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/ribbon-cutting-kona-ice-of-northeast-tarrant/
LOCATION:J.W. Dunlop Sports Center\, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd\,\, Arlington\, TX\, 76012
CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cuttings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T163000
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CREATED:20231212T222746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T194756Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Hour - Beating Burnout
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Chamber on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30-4:30 for training and guidance aimed at helping you develop\, grow\, and transform in and out of the office. \nChamber member Business & Life Coaches 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! \nThis session’s coach is Solomon Adair. \nTOPIC: Beating Burnout \nBurnout is at an all-time high in the working world right now\, severely reducing employee productivity and retention. Simply taking a vacation a couple of times a year doesn’t solve the problem. In this Coaching Hour\, you will learn questions to help identify burnout in yourself and others as well as healthy practices you can implement for yourself and for your team that minimize burnout. \nSPEAKER BIO: Solomon Adair has dedicated his life to positively affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. With a Masters in the Arts of Teaching from Louisiana College\, Solomon brings a practical\, real-world perspective to his community work and his leadership positions in Arlington. As the founder and lead pastor of Inspired To Live Church\, Solomon has spent the last 12 years hosting free events and community activities serving thousands of families within the Arlington community delivering a broad range of projects including summer camps\, tutoring\, back-to-school drives\, Thanksgiving dinners\, and financial literacy classes. Solomon currently sits on the citizens advisory committee for Arlington Tomorrow Foundation\, is the conference host for The Urban Ministry Institute’s Men’s Retreat\, and in 2022 was recognized for his leadership in the community by being honored as a recipient of the inaugural class of 40 Under 40 for Arlington. Finally and most proudly\, Solomon is the husband to Elisabeth for over 18 years and father of Eden who will soon be two years old. \nInterested in being one of our fantastic speakers?  Submit your application here
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/coaching-hour-12/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230927T181552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T155712Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber After Hours - Networking Group Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Chamber After Hours is a casual\, fun networking event\, with beverages and appetizers provided. Members mingle\, learn about other businesses\, meet new friends and share laughs while continuing to build relationships in the community.  \nThis Chamber After hours will feature our Networking Groups and our theme is Clue Chamber Edition: Solve the Mystery of Finding the Networking Group that Best Suits You! \nCostumes are encouraged but not required Ã°Å¸ËœÅ  \nGame Cards will be handed out as attendees arrive and networking group table will mark once attendee has come by and talked. \nIt is also a terrific way to introduce a prospective member to the Chamber. Bring business cards and join us for a fun\, rewarding evening! \nHosted at different venue each month\, our members are able to experience the diversity of venues available throughout greater Arlington. This also allows the Chamber member to host the event to showcase their facility.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/chamber-after-hours-48/
LOCATION:Crown Plaza Suites Arlington\, 2700 E Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20231020T154514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T195052Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Women’s Alliance Power Hour. Michele Boillotat\, Chair\, will say a few words and let you know about upcoming events and how to get plugged in with the Women’s Alliance. \n\nPower of Collaboration:  As we navigate through the complexities of our careers\, the power of collaboration and mutual support among women in the professional sphere has never been more critical. \nCome and participate in an exclusive discussion focused on fostering collaboration among professional women. This event aims to create a platform where like-minded individuals can come together to share insights\, experiences\, and strategies to support one another’s growth and success. \n\nJoin us from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border St. Arlington\, TX 76010 \nThis is a free event (Bring a sack lunch) \n 
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/womens-alliance-power-hour-4/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Womens Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230321T150606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T193537Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Business Council Happy Hour: Allies and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join the Veterans Business Council! Veterans and non-Veterans are all welcome to attend\, mix\, mingle\, network and quench your thirst. Please make sure to register so we have a headcount for the venue. \nThis happy hour is FREE to Chamber members and $10 for nonmembers to attend.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/veterans-business-council-happy-hour-allies-and-friends-14/
LOCATION:Nehemiah Coffee Co.\, 505 E. Lamar Blvd.\, #K100\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
CATEGORIES:Veterans Business Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20231003T202541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T203635Z
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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. 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:20240416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230926T155942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T202001Z
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SUMMARY:Membership 101
DESCRIPTION:Want to get the most out of your Chamber membership? Attend our Membership 101 and begin to maximize your membership investment. This session provides guidance in understanding the products\, services and networking opportunities available through your Chamber.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/membership-101-9/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230825T200742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T220320Z
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SUMMARY:Jabber & Java with the Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Calling all greater Arlington young professionals\, join YP for coffee and conversation. It’s important we all build a network of connections in this fantastic City as our careers blossom\, and there’s no better place to start than with YP. This is a FREE event for Chamber members where you can network with other YP members at a hot spot in Arlington.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/jabber-java-with-the-young-professionals-29/
LOCATION:Rocketbelly\, 100 W Pioneer Pkwy Ste. 156\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T093000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240319T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T220917Z
UID:33772-1712736000-1712741400@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: Arlington City Council
DESCRIPTION:Join us on ZOOM with the Arlington City Council candidates who will be on the ballot this May. Candidates will speak in the order they appear on the ballot. Each candidate will have 9 minutes to answer questions asked by the Chamber moderator from a predetermined list. MAKE SURE TO REGISTER! \nDistrict 1\nJacob Franklin\nTim Goss\nMauricio Galante \nDistrict 2\n*Raul H Gonzalez\nRunning unopposed \nDistrict 6\n*Long Pham\nRunning unopposed \nDistrict 7\n*Bowie Hogg\nChris “Dobi” Dobson \n*Incumbent \nREMINDER: The last day to register to vote is Thursday\, April 4. In Texas\, voter registration must be completed in person or by mail. Mail applications must be postmarked on or before April 4 to be valid. Early voting begins on Monday\, April 22 and extends through Tuesday\, April 30. The official Election Day is Saturday\, May 4.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/candidate-forum-arlington-city-council-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T093000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230908T194114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T163327Z
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SUMMARY:Business Over Breakfast - Texas Rangers Golf Club
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Chamber members at Business Over Breakfast\, a fast-paced\, networking event. Everyone has a chance to present! Build relationships and present information on your business or service with prospective clients and customers.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/business-over-breakfast-55/
LOCATION:Texas Rangers Golf Club\, 701 Brown Blvd\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T123000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240402T163735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163943Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber Ambassadors for a Ribbon Cutting with Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream! \nHandel’s Homemade Ice Cream has been made fresh daily at each store since 1945. We use an abundance of only the best ingredients available and are proud to be recognized as the #1 ice cream on the planet! \n\n\nThe owners of this location are Deric and Vanessa Sheriff who met each other in 2003 while Deric was a Police Officer for the city of Arlington and Vanessa was a paramedic working for Arlington Memorial Hospital. Deric and Vanessa have always done their best to give back to the community\,  now they are able to provide the community with a little sweetness.\n\nThe Grand Opening is scheduled for 11:00 am April 4th where the first 100 customers will receive free ice cream each week for an entire year!!!!!!!! \n\n\nWe welcome all to attend this exciting event!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/ribbon-cutting-handels-homemade-ice-cream/
LOCATION:Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream\, 4407 Little Rd # 700\, Arlington\, TX\, 76016
CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cuttings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T163000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20231212T223348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T192559Z
UID:32165-1712158200-1712161800@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Business Resource Session - No-Cost Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Business Resource Sessions – resources & tools to grow your business! \nJoin us at the Chamber on the first Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 to hear from and engage with industry leaders about how to grow\, protect\, and efficiently run your business. \nIn this session\, Brig Serman of Advanced Integrated Marketing Inc. will give tips on No-Cost Digital Marketing for Small Businesses.  \nTOPIC: How to turn a happy customer into an ADVOCATE for your business through methods such as customer reviews\, social media\, re-engagement\, Google Business Profile\, email marketing\, and more! \nSPEAKER BIO: Brig Serman has spent over 30 years as a global sales executive with IBM serving clients ranging from technology startups to established mid-market enterprises. In 2019\, he founded Advanced Integrated Marketing Inc. to help leaders of small businesses harness technology to fuel growth. A boutique Digital Marketing Agency\, AIM applies an uncommon vision to anticipate market disruption\, fuel sales\, and improve profit margins for Midmarket and SMB clients. Leveraging leading-edge technology to help companies around the world outperform their competition. \nInterested in being one of our fantastic speakers?  Submit your application here
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/business-resource-sessions-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T110000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20231006T190455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T211626Z
UID:32333-1712052000-1712055600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Women’s Alliance Peer To Peer Mind Share
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Alliance for a virtual Peer-to-Peer Mindshare\, a collaborative space for professional women in the business arena. Engage in thoughtful discussions\, exchange valuable insights\, and foster meaningful connections. Each month we include a topic and have an open discussion. It’s a place where knowledge-sharing and networking thrive – we can’t wait for you to be a part of it! \nTOPIC: Perfecting Your Pitch – Do you find it so easy to brag about a friend’s business\, but struggle with shouting your own praises? Let’s talk about tips for perfecting our 30-second elevator pitch\, and practice with each other\, so we’re ready to project confidently at the very next opportunity! \nGet ready to connect with us on Zoom! Registration is required.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/womens-alliance-peer-to-peer-mind-share-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Womens Alliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T123000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240123T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T222717Z
UID:33343-1711971000-1711974600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Hope is Alive DFW Mentoring Home
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber Ambassadors for a Ribbon Cutting with Hope is Alive Ministries! \n\n\nAt Hope is Alive Ministries we work to radically change the lives of drug addicts\, alcoholics\, and those that love them. The HIA Program is responsible for millions of months of sobriety\, and thousands of lives saved. We redefine the way people get and stay sober.  We believe in a strong\, structured\, and fun environment to ensure long-term sobriety. As well as providing a safe\, secure\, healthy environment for loved ones to find support through group settings. \n \nHIA has 25 homes and over 50 support groups all around the country. Our beautiful DFW men’s mentoring home opened in Arlington on April 1\, 2022 and houses nine men who work daily to become all that they were meant to be. Hope is Alive helps our residents with spiritual\, physical\, emotional\, financial\, and social well-being. When they graduate our 18-24 month program\, they are ready to live sober\, productive lives–RADICALLY CHANGED!\n\n\nWe welcome all to attend this exciting event!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/ribbon-cutting-hope-is-alive-ministries/
LOCATION:Hope is Alive DFW Mentoring Home\, 707 Buttermilk Dr.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76006
CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cuttings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20231113T152542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T114348Z
UID:33387-1711618200-1711621800@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Community Connection Collab
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Arlington Chamber as we welcome back our peer-to-peer nonprofit under a new name “Community Connection Collab.” We are excited to bring back this informal\, one-hour zoom call to engage our Arlington nonprofits. This is a convening space where we can learn from each other by sharing our best and worst practices on relative topics and begin cultivating collaborative relationships.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/community-connection-collab-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T163000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20231212T222720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T194758Z
UID:32124-1711553400-1711557000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Coaching Hour - Working Genius Model
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Chamber on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30-4:30 for training and guidance aimed at helping you develop\, grow\, and transform in and out of the office. \nChamber member Business & Life Coaches 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! \nThis session’s coach is Michele Gooch. \nTOPIC: Exploring the Working Genius Model \nThe Working Genius model created by Patrick Lencioni gives teams a remarkably simple and practical framework for tapping into one another’s natural gifts\, which increases productivity and reduces unnecessary judgment. What sets this model apart is the speed at which it can be understood and applied\, and the relevance it has to every kind of work\, from running a company to launching a product to managing a family. This will transform the way people see themselves\, their jobs\, and their teams. Working Genius is central to productivity\, retention\, engagement\, and morale! \nSPEAKER BIO: For over 20 years\, Michele S Gooch has been a noteworthy leader in the team-building space. You may know her from her work as an Empowerment Coach and Team Trainer at LIFE by Design. Michele can also be credited with contributions to community building\, perspective adjusting\, and mindset mentoring at Plaid for Women. Michele has been honored as a Practitioner with Excellence for her contribution to the Strategic Intervention Network. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and certifications in Communication and Leadership. \nInterested in being one of our fantastic speakers?  Submit your application here
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/coaching-hour-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230927T181417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T165802Z
UID:32049-1711474200-1711479600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Chamber After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Chamber After Hours is a casual\, fun networking event\, with beverages and appetizers provided. Members mingle\, learn about other businesses\, meet new friends and share laughs while continuing to build relationships in the community. It is also a terrific way to introduce a prospective member to the Chamber. Bring business cards and join us for a fun\, rewarding evening! \n  \nHosted at different venue each month\, our members are able to experience the diversity of venues available throughout greater Arlington. This also allows the Chamber member to host the event to showcase their facility.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/chamber-after-hours-47/
LOCATION:Town Talk Foods Arlington\, 2320 S Collins St\, Arlington\, TX\, 76014
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20230301T160606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T193923Z
UID:33429-1711042200-1711047600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Veterans Business Council Happy Hour: Allies and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join the Veterans Business Council! Veterans and non-Veterans are all welcome to attend\, mix\, mingle\, network and quench your thirst. Please make sure to register so we have a headcount for the venue. \nThis happy hour is FREE to Chamber members and $10 for nonmembers to attend.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/veterans-business-council-happy-hour-allies-and-friends-13/
LOCATION:J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill\, 400 E Abram St\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans Business Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240123T205741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T213733Z
UID:33338-1711038600-1711042200@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Wild Birds Unlimited
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber Ambassadors for a Ribbon Cutting with Wild Birds Unlimited! \n\nWild Birds Unlimited in Arlington has been the place to go for the past ten years for all your backyard bird feeding questions\, food\, feeders\, and nesting boxes. Last fall Chris and Sherri Williams purchased the business from the original owners.\n\n \nChris and Sherri and their staff of Certified Bird feeding Specialists vow to continue to provide local expertise\, quality products and an exceptional shopping experience. Whether you are new to birding\, a hobbyist\, or a seasoned expert\, Wild Birds Unlimited in Arlington is the place to go for all your outdoor bird questions\, and supplies. We bring nature and people together\, and we do it with excellence.\n\nWe welcome all to attend to this exciting event!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/ribbon-cutting-wild-birds-unlimited/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 1660 W Randol Mill Rd\, Arlington\, TX\, 76012
CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cuttings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T140000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240110T203430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T230421Z
UID:32105-1711026000-1711029600@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Connexion with the Latino Business Group - Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Latino Business Group Open Meeting & Discussion. Esther Scott\, Chair\, will say a few words and let you know about upcoming events and how to get plugged in with the Latino Business Group. \nJoin us on March 21st\, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border St. Arlington\, TX 76010
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, 505 E. Border Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latino Business Alliance,Networking Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240111T224520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T185319Z
UID:32087-1711022400-1711026000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Taste Of Asia Pop-Up Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Arlington Chamber Asian Business Council for a Taste of Asia. We’ll network and chat over delicious food. This event is FREE.  Please register so we have a headcount for the food. \nJoin ABC as we experience Chill Coffee and Wine Bar \n 
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/taste-of-asia-pop-up-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Chill Coffee and Wine Bar\, 3990 N Collins St Suite 100\, Arlington\, TX\, 76005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asian Business Council,Networking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
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:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T120000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141137
CREATED:20240226T200242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T213709Z
UID:33679-1710932400-1710936000@arlingtontx.com
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Tikka Bowls And Tacos
DESCRIPTION:**Please note that the date has been changed. \nJoin the Chamber Ambassadors for a Ribbon Cutting with Tikka Bowls And Tacos! \n\nNestled in the heart of Arlington\, TX\, Tikka Bowls and Tacos exudes warmth and welcomes guests with open arms. With its cozy atmosphere\, friendly staff\, and a menu bursting with mouthwatering dishes\, it’s the perfect place to unwind and savor a delightful meal. Our diverse menu caters to every palate\, whether you’re looking for a leisurely dinner with loved ones\, a quick lunch catch-up with friends\, or a solo meal at the bar. \n\nTikka Bowls and Tacos offers a relaxed setting where laughter flows as freely as the conversation. Come as you are\, and leave with a satisfied heart\, a full stomach\, and a smile.\n\nWe welcome all to attend this exciting event!
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/ribbon-cutting-tikka-bowls-and-tacos/
LOCATION:Tikka Bowls And Tacos\, 4144 S Cooper Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76015
CATEGORIES:Ribbon Cuttings
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