The View 38002 March 2020 The View March 2020

****ECRWSS**** LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL inform. educate. connect. Arlington & Lakeland’s Community Newspaper www.theview38002.com March 2020 From Here…Anywhere! Arlington Chamber Impacts More Th an 38002 T he Arlington Chamber strives to maintain a sound business climate, which is receptive to the needs of business, industry, and our community. Besides attracting new businesses to our area, the Chamber seeks to strengthen and support existing businesses with resources and connections to help these busi- nesses be successful. Th is year, the Chamber crossed the milestone of 300 businesses in our membership, and with new business continually moving into our area, our membership will, no doubt, continue to grow! Our business community is varied... small business owners and exec- utives from multi-million-dollar manufacturers all have a vested interest in the growth of Arling- ton. Th ey share similar goals, and they share benefi ts from each other’s successes. Th ey encour- age and learn from each other, and they are friends. Th e diversity of our business community is one of Arlington’s strengths. And, for a small town, we have a global reach that is enviable. With our location at the crossroads of I-40 and SR- 385/I-269, several companies take advantage of that unique transportation feature for their success. Medical device manu- facturers, food distribution com- panies, transporters and export- ers all call Arlington home – and their goods and services which originate here, cross our nation and circle the globe. area. As our community con- tinues to grow, one thing that doesn’t change in our small town is the commitment of residents, business owners, and Town lead- ers to maintain the charming aspects of our town that make Arlington a great place to live and raise a family. TONIA HOWELL, DIRECTOR Arlington Chamber of Commerce As important, Arlington Com- munity Schools is committed to preparing our students for this competitive and global work- place. With programs designed to give our children the tools they need to exceed in any post-sec- ondary university, specialty, or trade school – we can be proud that they have unlimited oppor- tunity. However, we hope several of them will stay or return to their hometown to join our impressive workforce! Because of this, the Arlington Chamber is committed to workforce development initia- tives that will assist with training of our students for the next level of education and employment and to recruitment eff orts that will bring high-quality employees to our area. Over the past several years, the Arlington Chamber has committed funds and resources to workforce development and employee recruitment for our Supporting the Arlington Cham- ber makes you part of the team! Th e Chamber membership meets the second Wednesday of each month for our regular member- ship lunches. Join us and meet our outstand- ing business leaders! Details of each luncheon are on the Cham- ber website, www.arlingtont- nchamber.com, along with a link to sign up for the monthly luncheon. Be sure to watch for informa- tion on our community events, A Taste of Arlington takes place in the spring of each year (this year’s date is Sunday, April 5), the Arlington 5K occurs in early September (set for Satur- day, September 12, 2020), and the Arlington BBQ FallFest is scheduled for Friday/Saturday, October 16-17 (the Chamber will once again host a tent on Friday, October 16). If you are interested in becom- ing a part of this vibrant, growing group of business professionals, call the Chamber offi ce at 901- 867-0545 or contact us at info@ arlingtontnchamber.com – we want to talk to you! INSIDE THIS EDITION... Happenings, ..............................................2 Business ................................................ 4-5 School News ......................................... 8-10 Hidden Picture Puzzle ............................... 11 Italian Fine Dining 714 Germantown Pkwy Suite 15 Cordova, TN 38018 M ONDAY - - T Thursday HURSDAY Monday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM 5:00pm-9:30pm facebook.com/vilacastrioti Friday & Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm For Reservations Please Call (901) 753-3894 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-2:30pm Dinner 4:00pm - 9:00pm