WRITTEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ARLINGTON ISD - READ THEIR VERSION HERE Seniors from six Arlington ISD high schools were awarded a total of $29,000 in college scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 thanks to the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Pettinger Foundation. The Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship Program awards … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber Awards $29,000 in College Scholarships to 2023 Arlington ISD Graduating Seniors
Texas Legislature Regular 88th Legislative Session: A Review of Accomplishments
On Monday, May 29, the Texas legislature concluded their session with a warning from House Speaker Dade Phelan- “don’t pack your bags just yet”. Sure enough, a few minutes later Governor Greg Abbott called a special session of the Texas legislature to address property taxes and issues at the border, two of the major goals that Texas lawmakers … [Read more...]
Dallas-Fort Worth- Arlington Metro Named Fastest Growing in U.S. According to the 2022 Census
As citizens of Arlington, we already know that this city is a great place to have a business, but now, there is new data to prove it. The most recent census data, synthesized by the Texas Tribune, shows that the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro is the fastest growing metro in the country! Between July 2021 and July 2022, the Dallas-Fort … [Read more...]
Arlington Renegades Win the XFL Championship
UPDATE: On Saturday, May 13, the Arlington Renegades fought hard to secure the XFL championship. The game began at 7 PM, drawing viewers in person at the stadium, as well as Texas Live! and homes across the area, thanks to the live coverage on ABC and ESPN+. The triumph demonstrates their commitment to success and marks a significant milestone in … [Read more...]
Announcing Arlington’s Inaugural 40 Under 40 Class
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Arlington Today, is thrilled to announce our inaugural class of 40 Under 40 recipients. “To ensure Arlington’s bright future, it’s our responsibility to cultivate the next generation of business and community leaders,” said Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Greater Arlington … [Read more...]
2022 Small Business Award Recipients Announced
ARLINGTON, TX – September 6, 2022 – The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards. This year, we are honoring six recipients - for-profit, minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, nonprofit and small business of the year, the top award going to the highest scoring … [Read more...]