At noon on January 12, the Texas House and the Texas Senate gaveled in the start of the 87th Texas Legislature. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick opened the Senate and Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs opened the House. The first order of business in the House was the election of a new Speaker of the House made necessary because the previous Speaker … [Read more...]
87th Texas Legislature Is Underway; Dade Phelan Elected Speaker of the House
The Chamber is Giving out 27 College Scholarships Totaling more than $70,000
The Greater Arlington Chamber knows that one of the best ways to develop a strong business community and economy is to invest in the future workforce of greater Arlington. To date, the Chamber has provided over $238,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors within the Arlington ISD and students attending Tarrant County College and the University of … [Read more...]
How the Texas Legislature Works: A Video Primer
On January 12th, the 87th Texas Legislature will gavel into session. As a state that convenes every other year, there's a lot to accomplish starting day one. The Greater Arlington Chamber serves as the voice of our business community, and we've put together a robust legislative agenda for the upcoming session. We will bring you updates throughout … [Read more...]
Celebrate The Holidays In Greater Arlington With These 41 Places For Dine-In And Take-Out
When it comes to the holidays this year, why not spend more time what you enjoy with the people you love and less time in the kitchen? Whether you are looking to share a meal at a restaurant or want to pick up something delicious, greater Arlington has you covered! We would like to provide a list of fantastic Chamber members offering dine-in and … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber Announces 2020 Small Businesses of the Year
SBL Architecture, VetStarts and The Stoglin Group to be Honored by the Chamber ARLINGTON, TX – October 7, 2020 - The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Small Business of the Year Awards. Recipients will be honored in a hybrid ceremony on Friday, October 30 at Noon. "It has been stated that … [Read more...]
Chamber to Host Virtual City Council Candidate Showcase
City Council elections, normally held in May, were moved to November 3rd this year in response to Covid-19. Based on past election turnout, 5 to 10 times the number of Arlington voters will cast ballots in this city council election compared to the last two May elections. These new voters will need to get to know the candidates and the Greater … [Read more...]