About the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Foundation fosters economic and community prosperity in the greater Arlington area. To achieve our mission, the Foundation raises and renders financial support for community projects. As identified through the Chamber’s strategic objectives, the Foundation supports education and workforce development, redevelopment and revitalization, community planning and general well-being initiatives.
Meet Our Foundation Board of Directors
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Foundation is under the direction of business leaders dedicated to charitable works in our community.
Stephen Zimmer
CHAIR • Retired, Accenture
Dan Taaffe
TREASURER • Frost Bank
Terry Gaines
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR • First Rate
Michael Jacobson
PRESIDENT & CEO • Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Autumn Dipert Brown
Dipert Travel
Thomas Clayton
Thomas J Clayton, DDS
Kelly Davis
The University of Texas at Arlington
Don Duke
Cobel-Cravens Finacial Services
Jerry Hoodenpyle
Retired, Hoodenpyle & Petter
Steve Martindale
Retired, Six Flags Over Texas
Mary Jean Moloney
AFLAC
Darla Peznell
Freedom Hospice
Faye Reeder
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Randal Rose
Retired, CHASE Bank
Cindy Salter
Salter Bros. Coffee Roasters
Celebrating Corporate Citizenship
Some Greater News Celebrates Chamber Accomplishments And Greater Arlington
In greater Arlington, we have a lot to celebrate. The Chamber is grateful to be a part of a community that dreams big and helps one another. This year, we wanted to do something special to celebrate our community’s strength and the 75th anniversary of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. On Friday, September 18,… Read More »
Support Our Local Nonprofits This North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. This year, the 12th annual North Texas Giving Day will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020, as an 8-hour online giving event. Every year, the event spreads awareness and support for nonprofits. In 2019, $50 million was raised through 102,000 donors… Read More »
Greater Arlington Recognizes Patriot Day
Patriot Day is a nationally recognized time in which we honor the memory of those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks and the brave first responders who came to the country’s aid. We are proud to see greater Arlington coming together to recognize Patriot Day. Together, members of the community are… Read More »
Support Greater Arlington Restaurants This DFW Restaurant Week
North Texas’ biggest annual culinary event is here! Whether you are looking for dining in or picking up to-go, there are plenty of delicious options. This year’s much-anticipated event features Arlington favorites, including Chamber members Restaurant506 at the Sanford House, Mercury Chophouse and the Melting Pot. 2020 marks DFW Restaurant Week’s 23rd year of making… Read More »
Texas Health Resources Supports Greater Arlington Community
Texas Health Resources (Texas Health) is fully committed to both sustaining the community’s health as well as serving their social responsibilities. During this unprecedented time, Texas Health is continuously working to improve treatments for COVID-19 patients and pursue ways to keep each other safe. Texas Health takes immense pride in how their social responsibility programs… Read More »
Arlington Urban Ministries is #ArlingtonStrong
When COVID-19 struck, Arlington Urban Ministries received hundreds of urgent requests for rent, utility and food assistance. They were elated when friends from YourTees, Jered and Casi Kriewall, both born and raised in Arlington, reached out to tell us that they had created “We are all in this together #ArlingtonStrong” T-shirts and yard signs and… Read More »
Nehemiah Company Successfully Supports Local Restaurants and Healthcare Workers with Feed The Frontline Campaign
The Nehemiah Company established the Nehemiah Cares campaign at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign was initially created to celebrate the dedicated healthcare workers who were working tirelessly in medical facilities, and continuously putting themselves at risk to serve the community. The company exceeded its initial goal of $10,000 raising $10,161 in just… Read More »
ShareFest Texas Teams Up with Trek Bicycles of Arlington to Give Bikes to Greater Arlington Citizens in Need
“Pay It Forward” is the message of ShareFest Texas Founder John Thielman. Through ShareFest, Thielman has found a creative and impactful way to bring organizations and people together to help those in need in greater Arlington. During this unprecedented time, Sharefest has launched a project to put bikes in the hands of people who need… Read More »
Reliant Donates $100,000 to Local Nonprofits Providing Critical COVID-19 Aid
Businesses around the nation are rallying together to support people in any way possible. Greater Arlington is stronger together, and the Chamber is proud to see businesses giving back. Reliant is one of the many companies generously supporting greater Arlington and communities around the nation during this unprecedented time. Reliant and its parent company, NRG… Read More »
Texas Rangers to Offer Globe Life Field Tours Beginning in June
Arlington has been the proud home of the Texas Rangers for almost fifty years. For decades, people from all over Texas have been flocking to our world-class venues to cheer on the Rangers. The construction of Globe Life Field marks a major milestone for the team and the City of Arlington. Fans were geared up… Read More »