“The most powerful tool that they have is their minds,” says Mayor Jim Ross while attending the final pitch day of the Chamber’s What’s Your Big Idea? Summer Camp. For the past 17 years, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Arlington Independent School District and the University of Texas at Arlington, have hosted a … [Read more...]
The Chamber Celebrates Big Ideas at “What’s Your Big Idea?” Summer Camp
Better Together: AISD Students Show It’s Their Time To Dance in Theatre Arlington ‘Footloose’ Performance
This summer, Theatre Arlington opened their curtains to selected junior high and high school Arlington ISD students for a brand-new two-week musical camp. Collaborations between AISD and Theatre Arlington are not new as they have partnered many times throughout the years, but this is the first year that they have given students who are … [Read more...]
Chamber Major Investors Visit the New UTA Smart Hospital
When you first walk into the University of Texas at Arlington’s new School of Social Work/College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) Smart Hospital building, you immediately feel like you have entered the pinnacle of modern medical design and innovation honed for a remarkable educational experience. This new asset on UTA’s campus is quite a … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber Awards $29,000 in College Scholarships to 2023 Arlington ISD Graduating Seniors
WRITTEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ARLINGTON ISD - READ THEIR VERSION HERE Seniors from six Arlington ISD high schools were awarded a total of $29,000 in college scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 thanks to the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Pettinger Foundation. The Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship Program awards … [Read more...]
State of Higher Education Recap: UTA & TCC Takes Higher Education Even Higher
What is a community without an education system that puts students first and helps them find all the avenues of success? The University of Texas at Arlington and Tarrant County College have prioritized student's education and safety from day one. They make sure their facilities are open to everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, or the … [Read more...]
Arlington Public Library Celebrates 100 Chapters
“In principle and reality, libraries are life-enhancing palaces of wonder.” - Gail Honeyman This year marks 100 chapters of the Arlington Public Library! Beginning in 1923, Downtown Arlington's Library consisted of 500 books in wood crates and was located inside the Farmer's National Bank. This very first location was opened by Pearl … [Read more...]