Wow, talk about drinking from a fire hose! Much has happened since the beginning of the new fiscal year for the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and my term as Chairman – a true honor for me. I’ve tried to jump right in and see as much as I can. It’s been a busy new year, but my guess is that most months are busy. At the risk of overlooking … [Read more...]
A Message From Our Chair – January 2020
Remembering Charlie Merrill
Joseph Charles “Charlie” Merrill, the founder and owner of Merrill Financial Group and a leader in the Arlington, Texas business community passed away on the 13th of December in 2019. He was 89. Charlie moved to Arlington from Nashville, Tennessee in 1958 with his wife, Sandra, and quickly became active in the community. In the early 1960s, … [Read more...]
Advancing the Dream in Arlington: The Community Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired men and women, young and old, in this nation and around the world. His vision for an equitable society in his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech still resonates today. This year, the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated nationally on January 20, 2020. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Chicken Salad Chick
Stacy Brown has always been on a quest to find the perfect chicken salad. One day she had an epiphany: Everyone’s idea of the perfect chicken salad is completely different! The stay-at-home mom set to work perfecting her own recipe, recruiting her family and neighbors to taste-test, before arriving at the one. Once Stacy had the chicken salad … [Read more...]
Arlington Development Community Survey Results Released
Eleven senior members of the Arlington development community attended a meeting at City Hall to review and discuss the results of a satisfaction survey conducted by the city in December. Jim Parajon, Deputy City Manager and Gincy Thoppil, Director Planning and Development Services conducted the meeting. Mayor Jeff Williams and Councilmember … [Read more...]
Texas Elections Fast Approaching
With Texas elections fast approaching, soon, all eyes will be on the lone star state. Due to its large population, Texas has significant power in the House of Representatives. Texas is also expecting to gain two or three seats in the U.S. House of Representatives as a result of the 2020 census data. The stakes are especially high this year for … [Read more...]