Veterans Day is a special time in which we honor our servicemen and women who dedicated their lives to keeping our country free. The greater Arlington area has more than 18,000 Veterans. The Chamber decided to highlight and share the wisdom of our Veterans on our Facebook page this past week. We recognized Jack Webb from Edward Jones – Jack Webb … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber Honors our Veteran Members
Ambassadors Recognized at Luncheon
This past week, some Chamber staff and the Chairman of the Board, all gathered at Mercury Chophouse to pay homage to a special group of Chamber Members - our Ambassadors. Webster’s definition of Ambassador is as follows, “A diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his … [Read more...]
Be a Part of Small Business Saturday in Greater Arlington
We're just weeks away from Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2019! Small Business Saturday has quickly become a favorite holiday tradition in the United States. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is when millions of business owners open their doors to holiday shoppers. American Express started Small Business Saturday in 2010 as a way to help … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber Joins North Texas Commission in Washington
Four common themes dominated the presentations made by the nine Republican and three Democratic members of Congress who spoke to the North Texas Commission (NTC) Delegation to Washington. Under the Trump administration, the economy has improved, unemployment lowered, funding for the military restored and the courts stocked with conservative … [Read more...]
2019 State of the City Address Recap
Our 14th Annual State of the City presented by the Arlington Highlands celebrated a fantastic year in Arlington. It was an honor to host the annual event for another year and invite Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams to the stage to brief community leaders and stakeholders on the paramount accomplishments of the City in 2019. Mayor Williams kicked … [Read more...]
2019 Hero & Rising Star Nominees and Finalists
The Hero Award is given by the Greater Arlington Chamber’s Women’s Alliance, and acknowledges outstanding women of all ages, who have dedicated their lives to making a lasting impact in our community. Our Hero Award recipients have created a legacy through tenured, consistent contributions. These women represent the best of us. The Rising Star … [Read more...]