A $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund is included in the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill signed last Friday by President Biden. Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association estimates that US restaurants have lost about $250 billion in revenue during the pandemic, so these funds will go quickly. Kennedy and Neil Bradley of the … [Read more...]
Restaurant Relief in Latest Covid Stimulus Bill
Mayor and City Council Elections Set for May 1st
A total of 22 candidates have filed to run in the May 1st Arlington city elections: 8 candidates for Mayor and 14 for four city council seats. Early voting in person will begin April 19th and end on April 27th. Mayor Jeff Williams is term limited and cannot run for reelection. A total of eight candidates have filed for the job of Mayor. A total of … [Read more...]
Tarrant County Days Brought Chamber Members and Legislators Virtually Together
Twelve Chambers of Commerce in Tarrant County teamed up for a virtual Tarrant County Days at the Capitol February 23rd and 24th. Eleven members of the legislature made presentations to the Tarrant County delegation which numbered about 150 people each day of the two-day event. Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Comptroller Hegar also … [Read more...]
National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Restaurant Grant
Food is an essential part of every city, and Arlington really shows out in this department. Whether you're craving Jollof rice or pad Thai, there's something here for everyone. Do you have a favorite local restaurant? This is your chance to help them secure additional funding. In partnership with American Express, the National Trust for … [Read more...]
Recapping the 10th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon: IWLx
On Friday, we virtually hosted our 10th annual Inspired Women's Alliance Luncheon! Watch the full event HERE. The luncheon was started to celebrate and empower women in the Greater Arlington Area. It is also an avenue to award Dr. Judith J. Carrier scholarship recipients. This year, the Alliance disbursed over $17,000 in scholarships to women in … [Read more...]
Arlington Named Music and Film-Friendly Community
The Texas Music Office recently named Arlington a music-friendly community. Arlington has produced a host of musical talent, like the acapella group Pentatonix and famed gospel singer Kirk Franklin. They, alongside country musician Marren Morris, won Grammy Awards in 2017 and made Arlington proud. With the Arlington Independent School … [Read more...]