The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 75th year in 2020! In honor of this momentous milestone, we want to celebrate YOU, our members, for your continued support of our mission to champion economic and community prosperity. We will showcase our members that have supported the Chamber for 10+ years on Facebook. We encourage … [Read more...]
The Greater Arlington Chamber Honors Our Members For 75th Year – July
Governor Abbott Closes Bars To Slow Covid-19 Spike
This morning Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order closing bars starting at noon today, June 26. Bars are defined as establishments generating 51 percent of their revenue from the sale of alcohol for on premise consumption. The Governor also mandated closing of river rafting and tubing operations in the state.Restaurants now open at 75 … [Read more...]
Judge Glen Whitley Orders Wearing Face Masks
Today Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced he was ordering businesses serving the public in the county to create and post a policy that requires both their employees and their customers over 10 years of age to wear face masks. The order takes effect at 6 pm on Friday, June 26th and ends at 6:00 am on Monday, August 3rd. Failing to create … [Read more...]
Shop Local with These Chamber-Member Specials for June
Greater Arlington has a variety of local businesses with amazing specials going on daily. It is important to shop local and summer is the perfect opportunity to show your support to greater Arlington’s fantastic businesses. #ArlingtonStrong All American Awards & Gifts Phone: 817-261-8071 Hours of Operation: 9 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday; … [Read more...]
Remembering Former Chamber Chair Carl Harris
Carl Harris, Chairman of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 1990 – 91, passed away on June 2. Carl Leigh Harris was the husband of Ann Harris and father of Amy Leigh Tremante and Courtney Harris. Carl was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Leigh Mack Harris and Mary Jane Harris. He graduated from Baylor University with his B.A. in … [Read more...]
Together, We Succeed. Unity Statement
“Together, We Succeed.” Statement from the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO and Board Chair The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce has a sad heart for George Floyd and his family, and we will not forget the senseless abuse of power that took his life as well as similar instances of impropriety and misconduct around … [Read more...]