After 140-days of regular session and 90-days of special called sessions, it appears Governor Abbott is sending the legislature home, at least for the rest of the year. What came out of the special legislative sessions? Redistricting was the main thing and all four maps which needed to be redrawn and signed by the Governor passed the House and … [Read more...]
87th Texas Legislature May Finally be Over
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Connections Wellness Group
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at Connections Wellness Group in Arlington on Oct. 19, 2021! Our services include behavioral health services with partial hospitalization programming, intensive outpatient programming, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, dual diagnostic programming, substance use disorder … [Read more...]
Global Entrepreneurship Week is November 7-14
Every year in November, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds through local, national and global events and activities. During the week, speakers, panels, competitions, showcases and networking make up the thousands of events held around the world. The goal is to inspire millions to engage in … [Read more...]
A Farewell Address: CILR, The Chamber & Chaplain Rich Stoglin
In 2015, the City of Arlington and the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce established the Community Influence Leaders Roundtable (CILR) to represent a cross-section of leaders and community partners to discuss issues related to improving the economic and community development of the city. CILR was a leading advocate urging the City of … [Read more...]
Meet the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Recipients for 2021
ARLINGTON, TX – October 18, 2021 – The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Small Business of the Year Awards. Recipients were honored at the 16th Annual State of the City Address last week on October 13. This year, we added two new awards to better reflect our Chamber members and our community, … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Glo & Glam – MedSpa & Skin Care
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at Glo & Glam – MedSpa & Skin Care in Arlington on Oct. 16, 2021! Glo & Glam Viridian is a new and innovative cosmetic medical spa in Arlington that specializes in non-surgical aesthetic procedures. From customized facials and chemical peels to cutting-edge neurotoxin injections … [Read more...]