In 2015, the City of Arlington and the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce established the Community Influence Leaders Roundtable (CILR) to represent a cross-section of leaders and community partners to discuss issues related to improving the economic and community development of the city. CILR was a leading advocate urging the City of … [Read more...]
A Farewell Address: CILR, The Chamber & Chaplain Rich Stoglin
Meet the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Recipients for 2021
ARLINGTON, TX – October 18, 2021 – The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Small Business of the Year Awards. Recipients were honored at the 16th Annual State of the City Address last week on October 13. This year, we added two new awards to better reflect our Chamber members and our community, … [Read more...]
Remembering Toby Goodman 1949-2021
We are sad to report that former Texas State Representative Toby Goodman passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Representative Goodman, the owner of Goodman and Clark Attorneys in Arlington, was a long-time active member in the Greater Arlington Chamber. The Chamber honored Toby with the “Star Award” in 2016. Most recently he participated in a panel … [Read more...]
Women’s Alliance Woman-Owned Small Business Grant Recipient Announced, Lauren Brewer of Union Worx
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Women's Alliance proudly announces the recipient of the first-ever woman-owned small business grant, Lauren Brewer of Union Worx. The grant, announced on March 5 as part of the 10th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon, includes over $10,000 in cash and business resources. "I was so surprised and thrilled to … [Read more...]
Welcome the 126 New Chamber Members Brought in During the June Membership Drive
As a result of the hard work of all of the Greater Arlington Chamber member volunteers, we added 126 new memberships in the month of June. OUTSTANDING JOB by the 70+ volunteers who recruited new members by calling, visiting or writing businesses through the community. Thank you to our volunteer Membership Drive Chair Paul Fulks. Congratulations … [Read more...]
American Dream Scholarship Program Success in 2021
The American Dream Scholarship Program is so incredibly honored to have awarded five very deserving students, two graduating seniors from the Arlington ISD’s Arlington Collegiate High School and three college students who are currently attending the University of Texas at Arlington, with scholarships totaling $21,000. This program launched for the … [Read more...]