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
AISD Kicks Off School Year with the Help of Chamber Members
Arlington ISD is continuously trying to get the community involved in their curriculum. Through their Practicum courses, business owners and community leaders can help train the future workforce. The Chamber has actively tried to find ways to bridge the gap between the district and Arlington’s business community through our Partners in Education (PIE) program. It… Read More »
TotalCare ER Extends Patient Care to Kenya with TotalCare Foundation
“Our mission at TotalCare is to transform lives through compassionate patient care. But that doesn’t stop at our offices in North Texas! Through the TotalCare Foundation, our passion for patient care extends all the way to Eldoret, the fifth largest city in Kenya.” If you are an Arlington native or just someone who loves coming… Read More »
Arlington ISD Will Serve Up Good Nutrition for Local Children During 2022 Summer
This summer, Arlington ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). For the… Read More »
GM Arlington Drives Toward Progress After Year-Long Shortage
2021 was a rough year for a lot of industries, but one of the hardest hit was the car industry. There was a global shortage of new cars due to the semiconductor supply shortage, leaving dealerships bare and assemblies with unfinished cars. They are finally beginning to recover and heading towards a path of progress… Read More »
Tray’s Mart Owner Brings Brotherhood and Community To Arlington
“We are not our mistakes or our hardship, but instead our hearts and deliverance.” – T.M. Gilmore Tranell “Tray” Gilmore may just be another name to you, but after meeting him you will be completely astounded by his strength and inspiration. Chamber Ambassadors and Staff officially met him at a ribbon cutting event for his… Read More »
Texas Live! Hosts A Blood Drive To Help Blood Shortage in North Texas
When Texas Live! realized just how short supplied most blood banks in North Texas are this holiday season, they stepped in. This past Tuesday, Texas Live! held a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. On December 7, from 12 to 6 p.m. donors could donate their blood at Texas Live! in Arlington…. Read More »
Martin High School Graduate Wins 2021 World Food Championship
AISD and Prince Lebanese Grill is celebrating one of their own this week! Preston Nguyen, Martin grad and part-time worker at Prince Lebanese Grill, has just won the 2021 World Food Championship. This success does not come without hard work and dedication. Preston Nguyen is a 2021 Martin High School graduate. He was in the… Read More »
Nonprofit Organizations To Give Back To
As a Chamber, we love to give back to the community and spotlight organizations within Greater Arlington that will help improve the lives of residents in the North Texas area. Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to give to nonprofit organizations! We have so many members that give back to Greater Arlington and we hope… Read More »
UTA Celebrates Military Faculty, Staff and Students for Veteran’s Day
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day and UTA decided to take action! They are celebrating their faculty, staff and students who have served or are currently serving in the military. As the #1 ranked University for military vets by Military Times, UTA felt the need to show their appreciation for the community that these men and women… Read More »
Medical City Healthcare Provides 130,000 Meals To North Texas Residents
Last week, Medical City Healthcare was able to collect 28,000 pounds of food and a donation amount of $32,500 for their second annual “Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows” food drive. The donations and the collection of food went to 13 different food banks and pantries throughout the North Texas area. Medical City’s contributions provided more… Read More »