Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday of remembrance and celebration of his impactful life. This year, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16, 2023. Arlington will have celebrations all weekend leading up to MLK Jr. Day with community events to continue the Dream that Martin Luther King Jr. had. Courtesy of … [Read more...]
Advancing the Dream: Moving Toward Unity, Justice and Peace
2022 Year in Review: Highlighting Arlington’s Successes
2022 has officially ended, and what a year it has been. We at the chamber are excited about what 2023 has in store but can't help but reminisce on some of Arlington's incredible moments in 2022. Here are a few of our favorite highlights of last year! 1. The Sanford House celebrated 25 years in business 2. Canales Furniture, a local … [Read more...]
The American Dream Story of Dr. Kenyon Godwin
Dr. Kenyon Godwin is living his American Dream right here in Arlington as a chiropractor and owner of the award-winning Active Family Wellness Center and founder and lead success coach at D.R.E.A.M.S. Consulting. When Dr. Godwin was 12, his mother had a heart attack. As a single mom with no insurance, she didn’t get the help she needed. Dr. … [Read more...]
Health, Wellness and New Year Resolutions
The start of the year can be an excellent time to start fresh and form new habits. A lot of us struggle with maintaining our new year’s resolutions, but Arlington has many businesses that can help encourage us to prioritize our health and wellness in 2023! Blu’ Spa Wellness | Facebook Begin the new year by treating yourself to a spa day … [Read more...]
U.S Chamber of Commerce to launch JobSIDE
On November 16, 2022, the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced its plan for a new, multistage workforce initiative. The 1.65 million dollar investment by the Charles Koch Foundation will be used to create a platform to match employers with skills instead of credentials. JobSIDE’s (Job Skills for In-Demand Employment) goal is to improve … [Read more...]
WorkForce Solutions Has The Solution For You
WorkForce Solutions for Tarrant County is here to help you! Under the direction of the Texas WorkForce Commission, they share the common goal of supporting employers and workers through workforce development initiatives. Let’s break down how WorkForce Solutions can help you in your job hunt whether you are an employer or a job seeker. Job … [Read more...]