Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley gave his annual update on the state of Tarrant County with 884 people watching virtually. The annual event sponsored by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce usually draws about 350 people.The Judge showed the Tarrant County Covid-19 dashboard for June 18th and made the point 283 people with Covid-19 are in … [Read more...]
Largest Audience for State of the County in History
Governor Says Hospital Capacity is More Than Adequate
June 16, 2020 Covid-19 cases are increasing as expected, but the hospital capacity throughout the state is more than adequate to accommodate the increase, Governor Abbott announced at a press conference in Austin today. Governor Abbott made four points. We are going to have to coexist with the virus and that means we have to practice … [Read more...]
Legislature Needs an Update
State Senator Kelly Hancock spoke on a Facebook Live with members of the Greater Arlington Chamber and expressed his support for making permanent many of the restrictions on business lifted in response to Covid-19. Many of those involve applying technology to streamline processes. In many cases things required to be done in person can now be … [Read more...]
Shop Local with These Chamber-Member Specials for June
Greater Arlington has a variety of local businesses with amazing specials going on daily. It is important to shop local and summer is the perfect opportunity to show your support to greater Arlington’s fantastic businesses. #ArlingtonStrong All American Awards & Gifts Phone: 817-261-8071 Hours of Operation: 9 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday; … [Read more...]
Texas Tribune to Hold Discussion on Texas 2036 and Their Latest Research This Thursday, June 18
In 2036, Texas turns 200. Are we ready for what’s next? For nearly two centuries, Texas has been a place of discovery, exploration and possibility. But past prosperity does not automatically mean future success. By 2036, our state will be home to 10 million more Texans. That growth represents significant opportunity but also is expected to strain … [Read more...]
Tarrant County’s $30 Million Grant Program for Small Businesses
The Tarrant County Small Business Assistance Grant Program has been established by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to utilize $30 million in CARES Act funding to provide grants to Tarrant County small businesses who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, with $6 million (20%) of this funding allocated for … [Read more...]