The Greater Arlington Chamber’s Women’s Alliance awarded $31,000 in small business grants and college scholarships. Both programs are funded through donations made at the Women’s Alliance’s annual Inspired Women Luncheon.
Three Beth Owens Small Business Grants were given this year to women-owned businesses in the greater Arlington area that have operated for five years or less, with a $4,000 cash award, gifts, professional and business services to encourage the growth of their businesses. Named in honor of Beth Owens, the founding chair of the Women’s Alliance, this grant program recognizes her commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs in Arlington.
Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients:
Located in Downtown Arlington, The Mosaic Market is a one-of-a-kind boutique bringing together local artisans and small business owners under one roof to create a truly special shopping experience. From handmade jewelry and bespoke home décor to original art and thoughtful gifts, every purchase supports a thriving network of local creatives.
The Path Forward Support Services
The Path Forward Support Services is expanding access to specialized, trauma-informed mental health care for adolescent girls and women. Through compassionate, evidence-based and body-centered therapy, they help clients heal from trauma and emotional distress, so they can live whole, authentic and empowered lives.
Viva De Beauty Professional Academy
Viva De Beauty Professional Academy is on a mission to become Texas’s leading nail and beauty education academy, training highly skilled, confident and industry-ready professionals. Their vision is to turn passion into a licensed career and raise the standard of excellence across the beauty industry.
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 $19,000 in scholarships this year.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients:
The University of Texas at Arlington Scholarships
Kamala Shahi
Rebeca Gutierrez
Carli Peterson
Wenqisi “Lydia” Pan
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Daniela Sandoval
Medical City Arlington Nursing Scholarship
Kamala Shahi
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.