Governor Greg Abbott issued his 11 allowable topics for the first called special session of the legislature on July 7th. Members of the legislature filed 121 bills and resolutions that day. Today, which is day two of the filing period, an additional 92 bills and resolutions have been introduced. The Senate assigned bills to committees this morning … [Read more...]
Legislature Jumps into Special Session Action
Women’s Alliance Woman-Owned Small Business Grant Recipient Announced, Lauren Brewer of Union Worx
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Women's Alliance proudly announces the recipient of the first-ever woman-owned small business grant, Lauren Brewer of Union Worx. The grant, announced on March 5 as part of the 10th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon, includes over $10,000 in cash and business resources. "I was so surprised and thrilled to … [Read more...]
Welcome the 126 New Chamber Members Brought in During the June Membership Drive
As a result of the hard work of all of the Greater Arlington Chamber member volunteers, we added 126 new memberships in the month of June. OUTSTANDING JOB by the 70+ volunteers who recruited new members by calling, visiting or writing businesses through the community. Thank you to our volunteer Membership Drive Chair Paul Fulks. Congratulations … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Sets Topics for Special Legislative Session
This morning at 9:00 CDT, Governor Greg Abbott issued the list of topics which the Texas Legislature may consider during the first special session of the 87th Texas Legislature which begins tomorrow at 10:00 am.The Texas Legislature meets in regular session for 140 days every odd numbered year beginning on the second Tuesday in January. Additional … [Read more...]
Chamber Scorecard on the Texas Senate This Session
The main 87th Session of the Texas Legislature is over. As with every session, thousands of bills were filed by hundreds of representatives and senators for only a few to make it all the way to the end. While organizations around the state issue their formal scorecards of how various state legislatures faired at accomplishing certain tasks, this … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Sixteen 100 Realty
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at Sixteen 100 Realty in Arlington on July 1, 2021! We are a new Real Estate Brokerage to Arlington with over 20 yrs. experience. We are eager to help our clients find their dream home and assist our first time buyers through the home buying process. … [Read more...]