Arlington Black Chamber January Meeting & Networking Mixer

CALLING ALL BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS Black excellence is not accidental—it is built, financed, scaled, and sustained through intentional relationships, access to capital, and collective action. The Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) invites Black-owned business owners, entrepreneurs, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and service providers to a powerful evening of connection, strategy, and opportunity. **Arlington Black Chamber January Meeting & Networking Mixer** Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Goldbar at 79 Restaurant 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, Suite #361 Arlington, Texas 76010 This is not just a mixer. This is a business acceleration environment. Featured Guest Speaker Mr. Todd Adams Managing Director of Lending & Inclusive Capital Impact Ventures Mr. Adams brings real, actionable insight into capital access, inclusive lending, and growth financing—the tools serious businesses need to scale, compete, and win in today’s marketplace. Why This Moment Matters As the ABCC enters its 16th year of service, we proudly support and host more than 1,000 businesses annually. Today, our current dues-paid members are actively working on more than $20 million worth of economic development and mixed-use projects—projects that are reshaping the D/FW regional business landscape. North Texas is experiencing unprecedented transformation: * New stock exchanges * A surge in data centers * Major professional sports franchises moving into new stadiums and cities * Historic corporate relocations over the last five years Texas is now home to more Black citizens and more Black-owned businesses than any other state in the nation. Arlington—proudly known as The American Dream City—is the most diverse large city in Texas and the 4th most diverse city in the United States. Opportunity is here. The question is: are you positioned to capture it? The ABCC Mission Our mission is simple and unapologetic: * We meet you where you are * We grow you personally and professionally * We provide tools, resources, voice, reach, and year-over-year support * We serve businesses in every North Texas city, without exception Joining the ABCC is not a cost—it is an investment: * In your business * In yourself * In your community Progress demands participation. Growth requires proximity. Success comes from rolling up your sleeves and pushing past mediocrity. Your commitment to winning in business starts here. Join us. Build with us. Scale with us. The future of Black business in North Texas is being shaped now—make sure your seat is at the table. RSVP NOW: http://bit.ly/ABCCJan2026