The Chamber is proud to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit among Arlington ISD students by hosting this year’s 14th Annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest Awards Ceremony virtually. For fourteen years, the “What’s Your Big idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest has challenged and empowered tens of thousands of students to think big … [Read more...]
Congratulations “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest Finalists
Greater Arlington Chamber named 2020 Chamber of the Year Award Finalist
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2020 Chamber of the Year competition, the most prestigious award presented annually by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Today, ACCE announced 12 Chamber of the Year finalists in four categories. The categories are organized by size of … [Read more...]
Over $1 Million Available for Arlington Nonprofits Combating COVID-19
Greater Arlington nonprofits have been helping families, businesses and front line workers in need during this unprecedented time. The City of Arlington is helping eligible, local nonprofits secure CARES Act funds to help them continue to support our community. The City has released a request for proposals (RFP) for nonprofit organizations to … [Read more...]
Chamber Member Honored With Business Award From The Texas The Rangers
Greater Arlington has a diverse and vibrant business community. To coincide with Jackie Robinson Day, the Texas Rangers celebrate the diversity within our community while honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson. The Texas Rangers Baseball Club and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation recognize diverse-owned businesses with the Jackie Robinson Business … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Reopen?
Governor Abbott is allowing a variety of businesses to reopen at 25% capacity. Many of us are eager to get back to business. Before you reopen your businesses, it is important to make a plan. Before you rush to your business and start spacing out the socially responsible distances on the floor with black tape, take a deep breath and consider … [Read more...]
City of Arlington and Partners to Distribute 250,000 Protective Masks to Businesses
As part of phase one of its Roadmap to Reopen and Recover, the City of Arlington has partnered with the Texas Rangers, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation to provide protective masks for free to employees at Arlington businesses and restaurants. These … [Read more...]