As part of the 14th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon, the Greater Arlington Chamber’s Women’s Alliance awarded $28,500 in small business grants and college scholarships.
Three Small Business Grants were given to women-owned businesses in the greater Arlington area that have operated for five years or less, with a $3,000 cash award, gifts, professional and business services to encourage the growth of their businesses.
Congratulations to the 2025 grant recipients:
Salyer Counseling
Salyer Counseling provides therapeutic practice and ethical service provision in the context of authentic human connection. They are committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. Whether facing trauma, anxiety or addiction, Salyer Counseling provides a safe space for healing and growth with a focus on creating genuine supportive relationships with each client.
DivaDance Arlington Metroplex
Providing adult dance classes for all levels, DivaDance Arlington Metroplex offers a space for people to burn up to 800 calories while dancing to their favorite songs. It’s more than a class. It’s a community and the chance to meet new, cool people and make awesome connections through a high-energy, confidence-boosting experience.
Main Event Boutique
The ultimate shopping experience for Arlington women, Main Event Boutique is where fashion meets confidence. With unique and timeless apparel and accessories for women who value versatility, Main Event Boutique helps you stay in the trend with chic and eclectic styles.
A special thank you to our small business grant presentation sponsors: First Rate, Wells Fargo and Frost Bank.
At the first IWL, the Chamber awarded one $1,000 scholarship donated by Dr. Judith J. Carrier, former President of TTC-SE and the first-ever Chairwoman of the Greater Arlington Chamber Board of Directors (2005-2006). Dedicated to cultivating and developing the next generation of women leaders, The Dr. Judith J. Carrier Scholarship Program awarded $19,500 in scholarships this year.
Congratulations to the 2025 scholarship recipients:
Tarrant County College Southeast Campus
Rosemary Adio
Zahra Alrekabi
Halima Sombwana
The University of Texas at Arlington
Michelle Izuwah
Caroline King
Daniela Sandoval
Keleigh DeWitt
Carli Peterson
Malina Suwannetr
Texas Health Resources Nursing Scholarship
Priya Viswanathan
Medical City Arlington Nursing Scholarship
Aayusha Kafle
The Greater Arlington Chamber’s Women’s Alliance is focused on empowering and uniting women through business and community endeavors. The Women’s Alliance pledges to offer leadership, mentoring, and direction to its devoted members and is committed to strengthening women as professional, business, community and civic leaders.