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SUMMARY:4th 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 4th Annual State of Higher Education presented by LBL Architects. \nHigher 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. \nIf you’re interested in sponsoring\, please email Sherry Jackson at sjackson@arlingtontx.com.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/4th-annual-state-of-higher-education/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Chamber Event,Major Events
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SUMMARY:20th Annual What's Your Big Idea? Entrepreneurship Contest Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating 20 years! The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with the Arlington ISD\, 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 Arlington ISD students twenty years ago. With 47\,000+ big ideas submitted over a two decades\, 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/20th-annual-whats-your-big-idea-entrepreneurship-contest-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Chamber Event,Major Events
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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-5/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Chamber Event,Major Events
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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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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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SUMMARY:What's Your Big Idea? Entrepreneurship Contest Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Arlington Chamber and Arlington ISD are partnering for the 17th year for the What’s Your Big Idea? Entrepreneurship Contest. This year\, we are recognizing 700+ contest finalists at UTA’s College Park Center to celebrate their achievements. \nA special thank you to our sponsors:\nVenue Sponsors: the College of Business and the College of Engineering \nTHIS ONE IS FOR THE KIDS! SPONSORING THIS EVENT: \nIt’s our 17th year of the What’s Your Big Idea Entrepreneurship Contest\, and we would love your support to make this the best one yet. For two years\, the hundreds of finalists we’ve had for this event have had to celebrate virtually\, and we are thrilled to bring the event back to UTA’s College Park Center. On Saturday\, April 22\, we are recognizing 750+ AISD students for their big\, entrepreneurial ideas\, and we anticipate 3\,500+ attendees joining us for the event. \nWe have created some new sponsorship opportunities this year that allow your logo and company name to be visible more than ever! We’ve outlined below just some of the opportunities. We want to work with you and your business to create a sponsorship that’s the perfect fit. If you’re interested but need help finding the right level or want to create something new\, please let us know. \n$2\,000 – Finalists Recognition Sponsors – New this year\, we are looking for 6 businesses for this opportunity! We have six grade levels of students being recognized at the event\, 3rd-8th grade. Your business name and logo would be recognized at the beginning on the grade-level and the end when we read the names of all the students finalists from the grade level. Your logo will also be featured on the event tshirt and in the printed program. In addition\, you’ll also receive an exhibit booth to connect with these AISD students and their families before and after the main event if you’re interested. \n$4\,000 – Registration Sponsor – This is an exclusive opportunity. Your business logo will be featured above the registration tables\, on the registration signage and on the registration packets. You can stage greeters at the event to welcome the 3\,500+ students and families. In addition\, you have the opportunity to add a coupon or voucher in all 700+ student finalist packets they pickup from registration. As an exclusive sponsorship\, you can provide a 30-second video that will play on the arena screens during the preshow. This sponsorship also includes an exhibit table. \n$4\,000 – Parking Sponsor – This is an exclusive opportunity. Your business logo will be on signage outside of the parking garage as people enter\, and you’ll have the opportunity to hand out flyers to AISD students and families as they enter or leave College Park Center. We encourage you to have greeters outside highlighting your business and connect with all attendees. Your logo will be featured on the event tshirt\, in the printed program and highlighted during the event. As an exclusive sponsor\, you can provide a 30-second video that will play on the arena screens during the preshow. This sponsorship also includes an exhibit table.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/whats-your-big-idea-entrepreneurship-contest-awards-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Chamber Event,Major Events
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SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Hoops N' Heels
DESCRIPTION:A night of fun and conversation with the UTA Lady Mavs basketball coach\, Shereka Wright! Come and join the Women’s Alliance while they support the Lady Mavs at this jam-packed networking event. This event is full of fun! The event package includes: \n\nA ticket to the game\nAppetizers & Refreshments\n\nThe Lady Mavs will face off against Sam Houston at 7 p.m.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/hoops-n-heels-2/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Womens Alliance
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SUMMARY:"What's Your Big Idea?" Entrepreneurship Contest Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT & CONTEST: This one’s for the kids! After 5\,000+ AISD 3rd-8th graders submitted their innovative product and business ideas as part of the 2020 contest\, a panel of judges selected 1\,300+ to be honored as finalists! Each of them has been invited to walk across the stage at College Park Center for a big ceremony on April 25. Your business in front of 1\,300+ AISD families. 4\,500+ TOTAL PEOPLE ALL IN ONE ARENA! This is your opportunity to make a BIG impact on a LOCAL level with the YOUTH of our community by empowering young entrepreneurs in Arlington ISD. \nSHOWCASE YOUR BRAND: This event is our largest B2C event. We are the only Chamber-school district partnership that promotes youth entrepreneurship like this in the United States\, and we want to put your brand in the middle of it. This event provides your company with significant exposure to 4\,500+ Arlington children and their families. It also aligns your brand with youth empowerment and highlights you as a company leading the change. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The uniqueness of this event allows us to create custom sponsorship packages that highlight your brand in the best way possible. Depending on the specific sponsorship package we put together for you\, you’ll have the opportunity to show videos on the arena screens to all 4\,500+ attendees\, provide handouts or items to attendees\, give raffle prizes announced on stage\, provide gift cards or electronics for the top winners\, and so much more! \nWE NEED VOLUNTEERS! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/whats-your-big-idea-entrepreneurship-contest/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Education Events,Major Events
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SUMMARY:Hoops 'N Heels
DESCRIPTION:A night of fun and conversation with the UTA Lady Mavs basketball coach\, Krista Gerlich! Come and join the Women’s Alliance while they support the Lady Mavs at this jam-packed networking event. This event is full of fun! The event package includes: \n\nA ticket to the game\nDinner\nA goody bag\n\nThe Lady Mavs will face off against Appalachian State at 7 p.m.
URL:https://arlingtontx.com/event/hoops-n-heels/
LOCATION:UTA College Park Center\, 600 S Center St.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Womens Alliance
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