The Chamber-Hosted Ribbon Cutting is a great way to have a ribbon cutting if you do not have a traditional brick and mortar. This event will take place at 1010 Collins before Chamber After Hours. Please be sure to register for Chamber After Hours! For information, please email gwoodlee@arlingtontx.com

Participants include:

MidAmerican Energy Services – MidAmerican Energy Services is part of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy business family. With a foundation in renewable energy, Berkshire Hathaway Energy is a $90 billion portfolio of locally managed businesses that share a vision for a secure and sustainable energy future. These businesses deliver affordable, safe and reliable service each day to more than 11.8 million electric and gas customers and end-users around the world and consistently rank high among energy companies in customer satisfaction. Our products and services are designed so that we handle the details, allowing you to concentrate on your core business. Our customers have access to our full team of energy experts to help manage energy costs. 

Lesley Bettis Travel, LLC – an American Express Travel® representative, is a locally owned and operated full-service travel agency with a reputation for quality, customer service, and a long-standing relationship with the industry’s top suppliers for land and cruise travel.

Stilley Marketing – Stilley Marketing is Your Marketing Resource for marketing projects and consulting. For businesses who may be asking themselves marketing questions such as: How do I grow my business? How will my marketing projects get done and on time? Are my marketing dollars being spent on the most effective activities? Is my Digital Marketing bringing me the most customers? These questions can lead to marketing projects such as taking a product from an idea to the marketplace, converting the customer data in your database into meaningful information, and evaluating your web presence to see what return you are getting on your investment. Stilley Marketing is a marketing company based in Arlington, TX started by Carol Stilley. Her experience with Fortune 500, mid-size, and international companies has provided solid expertise in developing successful marketing strategies to grow a business. Carol is well versed in working through the many financial and marketing analyses and implementing those activities essential to attracting new customers while also growing existing customer relationships. She is proficient in “concept through launch” marketing and has the project management skills to ensure on-time launches. If you need an experienced marketing professional who can step in and take on your marketing challenges, contact Carol Stilley. She can do it all for you, or be your marketing resource for specific marketing components where you need support. Carol is available on a contract basis, short term, long term – whatever it takes.

Prosperity Consulting Firm – We are a management consulting firm helping artists and businesses to flourish and prosper. We debug small business problems. We use a management technology that is being applied by over 15,000 businesses worldwide.

Isotonix – Isotonix products offer the fastest and most efficient delivery system of all nutraceutical supplements. Formulated using only the most advanced and scientifically proven ingredients, Isotonix products provide both rapid delivery and superior results. Isotonix products are completely free of binders and fillers common in traditional tablets and capsule products so you know that you are getting only the quality ingredients you expect. Isotonix has you covered with quality ingredients and products you can’t find anywhere else. Isotonix products have been carefully formulated to clear your stomach at an optimal rate to maximize absorption. A pill does not fully deliver into your bloodstream the vitamins it holds within. Either the pill is dumped whole into your intestinal tract or the active ingredients pass through without being fully absorbed. Vitamins taken in Isotonix form do not have these shortcomings. Isotonix delivers nutrient dense solutions that move from the stomach into your intestine in a fast, controlled way. And they’re buffered to resist nutrient degradation and to be gentle on your system.

Hispanic Heritage – We have a dual mission. Promote cultural awareness and empower, embrace, excel underserved women in our community. We are a 501c 3 nonprofit organization which for over 12 years have been promoting cultural awareness in a safe manner, we hold signature events such as El Gritó Mexican Independence, Dia de la Raza Festival, Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving of Hope and Magic Christmas, in Grand Prairie and Arlington. The Dia de la Raza Festival was held for the first time ever in Arlington in 2018, thru out our existence we have earned over 20 proclamations and resolutions in Grand Prairie, Texas We also have numerous Community Partners who share our goals, those include AISD and GPISD to name a few.  We offer educational seminars for Mental Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Bullying and Citizenship. For the last 6 years, we have assisted families from both districts with Thanksgiving meals, Food Pantry and Christmas toys. Our organization is run by a great community and business leaders and was founded by Mary Dominguez-Santini. Please visit our website and consider becoming a Community Partner.

Made You Smile Back – Beth Elkassih, a native of Shelby County, Missouri, is a professional blogger and creator of ‘Made You Smile Back’. She recently became a published author of her first book, ‘The Power of Unexpected Miracles’. Believe in Your Dreams Publishing based in Tampa Bay Florida just contracted with Beth as one of their authors. 

HOPS HR – HOPS HR supports small and medium-sized businesses with their HR compliance, processes, policies and training. We develop handbooks, policies, end-to-end HR processes, help you find the right benefits, payroll or other HR vendors. We also provide harassment training, investigation and a third-party hotline for your employees.

North Hills ENT – At North Hills Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, we have a team of experts, including a board-certified physician and several highly trained and certified clinicians who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. Our physician is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as well as Sleep Medicine. Our Practice also offers a team of Audiologists at three locations who are expertly trained to help treat any concern you may have about your hearing health. Our office has been serving patients in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for more than eight years, with Dr. Scott having more than 25 years of experience in treating patients for ENT related issues. Our providers have extensive training in ENT and are constantly continuing their education to bring patients the latest treatment options. We believe our caring and individualized approach makes us stand out to our loyal patients!

Oriental Healing Massage – Oriental Healing Massage was established in September 2019. Our mission is to help clients in our community to develop overall health by providing therapeutic massage therapists are committed to delivering personalized, relaxing and stress-relieving services to ensure the best possible massage experience. We not only specialize in Western modalities, such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point, but also Thai Yoga Massage, Back Walking/Ashiatsu, Cupping Decompression Therapy and Foot Reflexology, which makes us stand out! Whether you want pain management, relaxation, or to gain flexability, we have you covered!

Urban Tree Merchants – Urban Tree Merchants is a custom woodworking company owned by Caleb & Kelly Geer.  We design and build wood furniture and wood decor items such as tables, shelves, mantels, cutting/serving boards, lazy Susan’s, cake stands, and cross-section/wood circle centerpieces. As a Tree to Table company, we walk with you through every stage of the design process from milling the log you select to installing your custom piece. UTM works with local tree care companies to give the trees removed from our community a second life in a home or business instead of ending up in a landfill. Our services include milling, surfacing, CAD design, welding, finishing, and installation. We can produce everything from unfinished slabs to epoxy/resin river tables. Caleb learned about the tree care industry while working for Tree Shepherds, his father’s tree care company in Denton County. While there, he developed a passion for trees and loves being able to turn a piece of God’s earth into a piece for your home. Caleb is thankful to be able to use his engineering skills and creativity to bring to life unique ideas and customer’s dreams. Kelly has a diverse background including catering, event management, coordinating programs for the City of Arlington, social media marketing and she was the operations manager for Tree Shepherds. All of these skill sets lend themselves excellently to the job of Chief Operations Officer for Urban Tree Merchants.

Dallas Renegades – The XFL is a brand new, fan-first league that’s reimagining the game of football and offering fans an opportunity to experience more action, access and fun.
Starting February 8, 2020, our eight teams will play a 10-week regular season and a two-week postseason consisting of two semifinal playoff games and a championship game on April 26.
Our season lasts just 79 days and will be a non-stop sprint from the first kick to the last down. Along the way, fans will experience a league built on three core principles:
• FAN-FIRST. We love our fans and want what they want. The XFL is a league that listens.
• ULTRA-ACCESSIBLE. We get fans close to the game in fun and imaginative ways.
• TRUE TO THE GAME. We are faithful to the foundations of football. Never different just to be different. No gimmicks. Ever.
Why are we launching the XFL?
For the Love of Football. It’s as simple as that.
For the Love of Football is why our coaches coach, players play, and why we invite new fans and the tried-and-true to be part of it all.
If you’ve been a football fan all your life, you’ll love the XFL. If you’ve never been to a professional football game, you’ll love the XFL (our ticket prices are affordable and family-friendly!).
What brings us all together is the love of America’s most popular sport and the desire to share more of it together.
How are we changing the game of football?
We’re evolving things just a bit. Less stall, more ball is how we describe it: a fast-paced game with fewer play stoppages. We’ve made timing changes, common-sense rules changes, and created five gameplay innovations that will raise the excitement level and minimize the downtime.
We’re staying true to the foundations of football. With input from our coaches, players and fans, we’re creating a game that is totally familiar – 11 on 11, 100-yard football – with a few twists.
Where are the XFL teams and what are their names?
Our league is divided into two four-team divisions: East and West.