Two bills passed the Texas House today and are headed to the Senate: HB7 by Button and HB1195 by Geren. The Coalition of Chambers communicated with all our members of the legislature yesterday asking for their vote for these two bills. HB7 by Angie Chen Button (R-Garland) will dramatically reduce the impact of unemployment payments made because of … [Read more...]
Business Friendly Bills Pass the Texas House
Paycheck Protection Plan Loan Window Extended
Small businesses will have more time to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan thanks to swift action from Congress and the Biden administration ahead of the application deadline. President Biden signed the PPP Extension Act into law yesterday, providing an additional two-month window for loan applications. The new deadline is now May … [Read more...]
State of the City Recap (PT. 2)
On March 11, Arlington held its 15th annual State of the City Address with Mayor Jeff Williams. It recapped developments within Arlington during the past year, from the pandemic to the World Series. The presentation was divided into five sections: the pandemic, economic development, tourism, transportation and innovation, and championing great … [Read more...]
State of the City Recap (PT.1)
On March 11, Arlington held its 15th annual State of the City Address with Mayor Jeff Williams. It recapped developments within Arlington during the past year, from the pandemic to the World Series. The presentation was divided into five sections: the pandemic, economic development, tourism, transportation and innovation, and championing great … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Twisted Root Burger Co.
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at Twisted Root Burger Co. in Arlington on Mar. 25, 2021! About Twisted Root Burger Co.: With high-quality made-to-order burgers, a ‘come as you are’ environment and a strange reverence for Chuck Norris, there’s no place else quite like Twisted Root. Way back before ‘gourmet burgers’ was a … [Read more...]
Women’s Alliance Launches Woman-Owned Business Grant
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Women's Alliance is excited to launch a new Woman-Owned Small Business Grant program. The grant will award one woman-owned business in the greater Arlington area* that has operated for three years or less. The grant includes a cash award, gifts, professional and business services to encourage the growth of … [Read more...]