Kindness is at the heart of the greater Arlington community. In 2017, the City of Arlington launched its Kindness Initiative with the vision of engaging businesses, city services, social services, schools and nonprofits to inject kindness into the culture of The American Dream City. Today, the people of greater Arlington continue to prove that … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Business Leader Offers Rent Relief
Don’t Lay Off Key Staff Quite Yet. Let’s Figure out the CARES Act First.
Today the President signed the CARES Act which is the Phase 3 response to the Corona-virus pandemic. Understanding the total impact of the bill will be evolving over the next few days. The big news seems to be that we will get some relief for employee payroll and benefit costs for the next 8 weeks. DON’T LAY PEOPLE OFF QUITE YET! If we read … [Read more...]
Medical Heroes Need our Help to Stay Safe
As we practice social distancing, healthcare workers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. While first responders and health care workers are ensuring the safety of our community, they need our support. Our local hospitals are in need of personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, gowns, shields etc. If you or your business … [Read more...]
Arlington ISD is Going Above and Beyond During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Arlington Independent School District is going above and beyond to provide valuable resources, guidance and educational tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is truly amazing that in just a matter of weeks teachers, staff and administrators created innovative ways to reach students and families during this unprecedented time. The AISD … [Read more...]
Business Leaders Series Recap: Workforce Solutions Rapid Response
To support our members, the Chamber is hosting a virtual Business Leaders Series consisting of webinars and video resources. During the second edition of the Business Leaders Series, Steven Gonzalez, Business Services Director for Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, discussed their rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Workforce Solutions … [Read more...]
Governor Seeks Manufacturers for Medical Protective Equipment
The Greater Arlington Chamber is proud to partner with Chambers of Commerce across the State of Texas to mobilize businesses to do their part to combat COVID-19. This past Sunday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of a Supply Chain Strike Force. The Strike Force is guiding collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure … [Read more...]