Here at the Chamber, we are honored to advocate for you. Our Public Policy and Advocacy department works hard to support our key pillars to “amplify the voice of business.” Business opinions shared by the majority of Chamber members are identified and crafted into legislative agendas. Those agendas are communicated to legislators and members at … [Read more...]
Tarrant County Days at the Capitol in Austin: 88th Legislative Session Recap
IWL Professional Development 2023
The panel at the Inspired Women Luncheon Professional Development dove deep into what it means to "Lift as you Climb." Each panelist was able to share their unique career experiences of how they have benefitted their community as they climbed the ladder of success. Our returning moderator, Cindy Salter, interviewed this year's panelists: Judge … [Read more...]
2023 Inspired Women Luncheon Gives Light to Lifting as You Climb
Last Friday, we hosted our 12th annual Inspired Women’s Luncheon! The luncheon was started to celebrate and empower women in the Greater Arlington area. It is also an avenue to award Dr. Judith J. Carrier scholarship recipients. This year, the Alliance disbursed $19,000 in scholarships to women in universities and nursing … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Governor Abbott Outlines Priorities For Texas’ Thriving Economy
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his economic priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session to meet our state's growing economic and population needs at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in North Texas. “Here in Texas, a small family business can aspire to employ hundreds of people and become leaders in their local … [Read more...]
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...]