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Events and Programs |
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- Annual Chamber Golf Classic is one of the most prestigious, anticipated and just plain fun golf tournaments in Tarrant County. Played on the beautiful championship courses of Ridglea Country Club, the tourney is a perfect place to entertain clients or reward employees with a great round, contests and prizes.
- Annual Meeting – A open luncheon meeting held each June
where new officers are installed and the annual
Spirit of Enterprise Award is given to a local
company that has made significant contributions
to the development of the community.
- Area
Councils – Throughout the year, the
Chamber’s five geographically segmented
area councils hold luncheons with speakers addressing
timely and important issues relevant to the
area.
- Business
After Hours – Informal, members-only
networking events held at various locations
around the area at the end of the business day.
- Calendar
of Events – A look at upcoming
Chamber events including luncheons, networking
events and other special events.
- Employment Law - A seminar sponsored in conjunction with Haynes and Boone, LLP covering legal and human resource issues. Topics covered are driven by current trends within the industry, and experienced attorneys present all topics.
- Impact Your Business - Specifically geared towards the small business owner, this program is part of the Chamber's Small Business Council series. The Council hosts breakfast and lunch meetings addressing business issues, personal development and up-to-date financial information affecting business.
- Job Links is a monthly two-hour forum for Fort Worth-area employers to present immediate job opportunities to a broad base of candidate providers.
- Leaders in Business luncheon series – Each luncheon in this series connects members with the city’s biggest decision makers. Speakers include presidents and CEOs from some of Fort Worth’s oldest, newest and most respected companies.
- Leaders
in Government luncheon series - Each luncheon in this series has prominent elected and public officials discuss critical issues pertaining to business and the Fort Worth area. Top-level officials who have recently spoken include Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Governor Rick Perry.
- Leads
Explosion – A fast-paced networking
event designed to maximize business contacts
in a structured setting.
- Leads
Groups – Groups of members made up
of no more than 30 individuals from noncompeting
industries that meet weekly for lunch and an
exchange of ideas and referrals.
- Small Business of the Year Awards - A process to recognize and honor businesses that have demonstrated “Best Practices” of entrepreneurship, such as sound business planning, fiscal responsibility and innovation in operating their business.
- State of the City - The annual address features Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief, who gives his review of community successes and challenges, and outlines priorities for the year to come.
- State of Education- An annual luncheon featuring the Fort Worth ISD superintendent, who updates the community on progress and opportunities pertaining to the education of our future workforce.
- Women Influencing Business (WIB) is a series of programs for all members to bring everyone to the table and highlight the increasing impact that women-owned and-operated businesses have upon the local economy.
- Vision Fort Worth -
The Fort Worth Chamber's Young Professionals program geared toward YP's looking for ways to enhance their careers, forge new relationships and establish themselves as potential community leaders. (www.visionfw.com)
 Calendar of upcoming events
For more information contact:
Lydia
Hall
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 3370 |
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