Calendar
Mon / 15
• The College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington is hosting a week-long showcase of achievements and activities by its faculty and students in honor of Engineers Week beginning with former astronaut and first American woman in space Dr. Sally Ride, professor of physics at the University of California-San Diego, speaking at 8 p.m. at Texas Hall on “Leadership and America’s
Future in Space.” For information, contact Amber Degelia at 817-272-0074 or adegelia@uta.edu
Tue / 16
• TCC Small Business Development Center will offer Government Contracting Orientation from 9-11 a.m. at the James E. Guinn Complex, 1150 South Freeway in Fort Worth. The cost of the session is $30. Those who complete the session are eligible to receive free follow-up counseling with a government contracting specialist.
Participants should register in advance by calling Kathryn Hudson at 817-871-6028.
• TCC Small Business Development Center will host an SBA Financing Workshop from 2-4 p.m. at the Arlington Technology Incubator at 202 E. Border St. Suite 133 in Arlington. The workshop registration fee is $30. Register in advance by contacting Kathryn Hudson at 817-871-6028.
Wed / 17
• TCC Small Business Development Center is holding a Small Business Tax Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James E. Guinn Complex. The workshop fee is $30.
Register in advance by contacting Kathryn Hudson at 817-871-6028.
Thu / 18
• Chamber members only are invited to Leads Explosion, a structured networking opportunity specifically designed to help chamber members generate new business, from 5-8 p.m. with rotations beginning at 5:45 p.m. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek at 4635 Gemini Place. Cost is $30 and is limited to one participant per company. For information, contact Teresa at tpearson@fortworthchamber.com or Doris Becker at dbecker@fortworthchamber.com or
817-336-2491 ext 3322.
• The American Association of University Women, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and YWCA Fort Worth & Tarrant County will host a Centennial Celebration of Women at 6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the YWCA at 512 West Fourth St. in downtown Fort Worth. Tickets are $30 per person. For information,
call 817-292-9596 or email at http://www.aauwtarrant.com/
• TCC Small Business Development Center will host an Intellectual Property Orientation, discussing patents, trademarks and copyrights. The session begins at 10 a.m. and costs $30. The workshop will be held at the James E. Guinn Complex. Register in advance by contacting Kathryn Hudson at 817-871-6028.
• The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership luncheon with Speakers Capt. Smyers and Col. Scobee of the Joint Reserve Base. The event is hosted by the West Area Council from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth, JRB, at 1510 Chennault Ave. Cost is $30 for gold/preferred members, $35 for members; and $60 for non-members. Register online by Feb. 16. For information, contact Pennie Blossom at
pblossom@fortworthchamber.com or 817-338-3371.
Sat / 20
• TCC Small Business Development Center will host a Small Business Tax Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arlington Technology Incubator at 202 E. Border St., Suite 133, in Arlington. The cost of the session is $30 and participants should register in advance by contacting Kathryn Hudson at 817-871-6028.
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