The Chamber Ambassadors held a wonderful Ribbon Cutting at Tray’s Mart in Arlington on Nov. 17, 2021! Tray's Mart is here to make shopping easier for local folks. Objectively speaking, they will go completely cashless within one year by way of implementing vending machines, shop scan go, and self-checkout stations for a cashless contactless … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Tray’s Mart
Texas Governor Race Update
With the primary elections still four months away, it appears the race for Texas Governor will come down to incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke. Widely rumored to be a candidate, O’Rourke finally announced his candidacy this week.Governor Abbott has been challenged on his right flank by two formidable, if not … [Read more...]
$35 Billion Earmarked for Texas infrastructure
The bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law on Monday by President Biden will bring about $35 billion federal dollars to Texas, over the next five-years, to address infrastructure needs according to materials released by the White House. While the legislation is being labeled a $1 to 1.2 trillion-dollar package, about $550 billion is new … [Read more...]
UTA Celebrates Military Faculty, Staff and Students for Veteran’s Day
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day and UTA decided to take action! They are celebrating their faculty, staff and students who have served or are currently serving in the military. As the #1 ranked University for military vets by Military Times, UTA felt the need to show their appreciation for the community that these men and women have created on … [Read more...]
State Senator Royce West (District 23) Comes to Arlington
Residents of Southeast Arlington between I-20 on the South and Hwy 303 on the North and between Hwy 360 on the east and New York Avenue on the west will now be represented by State Senator Royce West. We welcome Senator West to Arlington!Senator West is a Democrat who has served in the Senate since January of 1993. In the 87th Legislature he serves … [Read more...]
The Chamber is Awarding $51,000 Across 20 Scholarships for Arlington Students
The Greater Arlington Chamber strongly believes in community prosperity and has decided to invest in the future workforce as a means of fostering such success. Providing the youth with several scholarship opportunities is a way to help the youth engage in a higher education and open doors that were possibly closed before. As of today, the … [Read more...]