Over the past two years, if you have been anywhere near the University of Texas at Arlington you have heard the name Teik Lim. He became the Interim President for the University at the beginning of the Pandemic. Teik changed the campus for the better and helped the University reach its highest successes even during the Global Pandemic that would … [Read more...]
Dr. Teik Lim, the Interim President that Built a Community in a Time of Distanced Learning
Downtown Arlington Library Gives Opportunities to Community and Small Businesses
"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life." - Sidney Sheldon You may think that a library is just a place to read and borrow books, but Arlington Libraries are changing the way that libraries are seen and used. … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation
The Chamber Ambassadors attended an amazing Ribbon Cutting at David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation! The David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation is a non-profit established in 1995 and located in Grand Prairie. In October 2021, our founder, Rodney DeBaun, celebrated his 28th year anniversary of receiving his heart transplant from … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Governor Abbott Announces 2022 Statewide Governor’s Small Business Series
Kicking off in El Paso, the series connects entrepreneurs with resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business AUSTIN ─ Governor Greg Abbott today announced the kickoff of the 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in communities around the state, beginning in El Paso on May 5, 2022. The annual … [Read more...]
Save the Date: Arlington Juneteenth Jubilee, June 17-19, 2022
Save the dates June 17-19, 2022, as the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr., Committee Inc. joins the Arlington Juneteenth Jubilee to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the emancipation of all. The Jubilee is organized by a committee comprised of members from the following organizations and businesses: the Arlington Museum of Art, Viridian … [Read more...]
10 Amazing Mother’s Day Gifts from Small Businesses in Arlington
“Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary – it’s an act of infinite optimism.” —Gilda Radner As Mother's Day gets closer, we think it is important to share with you some gift ideas or experiences for Mother's Day weekend. Whether you are next door neighbors or live halfway across the world … [Read more...]