On Saturday, April 30th, finalists for the "What's Your Big Idea?" Entrepreneurship Contest, in partnership with the Arlington Independent School District, were celebrated at a special award ceremony. After 2 years of being virtual, this ceremony was filled with excitement from all parties involved. We had students, teachers, principals and parents … [Read more...]
AISD Students Recognized for their Big Ideas at the “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest Finalists Ceremony
State of the County Celebrates Judge Whitley’s 26 Years of Accomplishments
On Friday, April 1st, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce held the 2022 State of the County Address at the Sheraton Hotel. Going into this event, attendees knew it would be a special one since this was Judge Whitley's final State of the County in Arlington. Judge Whitley did not disappoint. He spoke of Unity in politics and coming together as … [Read more...]
Kenya Mobley Brings the Grit & Grace to the Inspired Women Luncheon
"Imagine, a six-year-old little girl asleep in her bed when suddenly she is jarred awake by loud bangs. She first believed she may be dreaming but as fear begins to rise in her little body she closes her eyes tightly clinging to her teddy bear hoping that it will all go away. As she opens her eyes, she sees her big brother standing there, he leans … [Read more...]
IWL Professional Development Shows What is Possible When you have Grit & Grace
“Fill your life with women that empower you, that help you believe in your magic and aid them to believe in their own exceptional power and their incredible magic too. Women that believe in each other can survive anything.”— Nikita Gill The Inspired Women Luncheon Professional Development showed those that attended the beauty of having Grit … [Read more...]
The 11th Annual Inspired Women Luncheon Shows Grit & Grace
Last Friday, we hosted our 11th annual Inspired Women’s Alliance 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 over $11,000 in scholarships to women in universities and nursing … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington CEO & President receives the Holders of Hope Award
Last week, The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s CEO and President, Michael Jacobson, received the Dr. Robert Bosworth Holders of Hope Award. The award was presented to Jacobson by Positive Actions International. The Holders of Hope Awards is a new award ceremony that shows off leaders within our community. In particular, the Dr. Robert … [Read more...]