Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, visited Arlington Mayor Jim Ross and toured Arlington-based Paragon Furniture on Friday as part of a visit to talk about economic recovery in the north Texas region. During her multi-city tour, Administrator Guzman highlighted the economic impact of the SBA’s Shuttered Venue … [Read more...]
SBA Administrator Makes First Visit to Arlington to Talk About Economic Recovery with Mayor Jim Ross
Arlington Native, Mickey Guyton, Represents Arlington at Super Bowl LVI
Born and raised in Arlington, Mickey Guyton, has been making headlines since last month after being the first African American in history to receive a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Album. Guyton also received Grammy Nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for her album's title song, Remember Her Name. On … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Dallas Jackals
The Chamber Ambassadors attended a fantastic Ribbon Cutting with The Dallas Jackals! The Dallas Jackals are a professional rugby team of Major League Rugby (MLR), the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The Jackals were named as an expansion team in 2020 and will play their inaugural season in 2022 at Choctaw Stadium (former … [Read more...]
Via Celebrates Valentine’s Day by Providing Free Rides All Day
It’s a deal that’s sweeter than a heart-shaped box of chocolates! To celebrate 1 million trips on Arlington’s Via Rideshare public transportation service, all rides will be free this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2022. Since 2017, Arlington’s on-demand, rideshare public transportation service has helped residents, students and visitors reach … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Medical City Arlington Named Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals
ARLINGTON – Medical City Arlington has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals™, placing it in the top 5% of hospitals in the country and an overall leader in clinical excellence, according to Healthgrades. “This recognition of the unwavering dedication to high quality, compassionate care across the wide variety of services we offer is … [Read more...]
WYBI? Recap: Thank you to Our Round One Judges
The Chamber is thrilled to announce the “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest received more than 2,000 contest submissions from 3rd through 8th grade Arlington Independent School District students. Through our partnership with the AISD, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to have empowered thousands of students to channel … [Read more...]