Through this pandemic, we have seen the true strength of generosity and kindness within our community. Greater Arlington is stronger than ever because of the organizations, businesses and individuals who are coming together to support one another. Neighborhood Credit Union is one of the many members of our wonderful community making a difference … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Credit Union Pledges to Match up to $25,000 in Donations to the North Texas Food Bank
Senator Nelson Announces Zero-based Budgeting For All Texas Agencies
Senator Jane Nelson (R)-Flower Mound, Chair of the Texas Senate Finance Committee, announced that every state agency will be required to use zero-based budgeting for the next biennium's budget. Standard practice has been to have each agency use zero-based budgeting on a rotating basis, but this will not be a normal budgeting cycle. In a May 8th … [Read more...]
Congratulations “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest Finalists
The Chamber is proud to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit among Arlington ISD students by hosting this year’s 14th Annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest Awards Ceremony virtually. For fourteen years, the “What’s Your Big idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest has challenged and empowered tens of thousands of students to think big … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber named 2020 Chamber of the Year Award Finalist
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2020 Chamber of the Year competition, the most prestigious award presented annually by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Today, ACCE announced 12 Chamber of the Year finalists in four categories. The categories are organized by size of … [Read more...]
Over $1 Million Available for Arlington Nonprofits Combating COVID-19
Greater Arlington nonprofits have been helping families, businesses and front line workers in need during this unprecedented time. The City of Arlington is helping eligible, local nonprofits secure CARES Act funds to help them continue to support our community. The City has released a request for proposals (RFP) for nonprofit organizations to … [Read more...]
Chamber Member Honored With Business Award From The Texas The Rangers
Greater Arlington has a diverse and vibrant business community. To coincide with Jackie Robinson Day, the Texas Rangers celebrate the diversity within our community while honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson. The Texas Rangers Baseball Club and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation recognize diverse-owned businesses with the Jackie Robinson Business … [Read more...]