On Monday Governor Greg Abbott once again cautioned Texans that Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are growing too rapidly. Wearing face masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance from others have been proven effective against the spread of the disease. While the increases are troubling, the Governor said they are not alarming and no new restrictions … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Stresses Masks and Distance as Covid-19 Cases Grow
Largest Audience for State of the County in History
Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley gave his annual update on the state of Tarrant County with 884 people watching virtually. The annual event sponsored by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce usually draws about 350 people.The Judge showed the Tarrant County Covid-19 dashboard for June 18th and made the point 283 people with Covid-19 are in … [Read more...]
Legislature Needs an Update
State Senator Kelly Hancock spoke on a Facebook Live with members of the Greater Arlington Chamber and expressed his support for making permanent many of the restrictions on business lifted in response to Covid-19. Many of those involve applying technology to streamline processes. In many cases things required to be done in person can now be … [Read more...]
Tax Changes Create Winners and Losers
Chairman of the Texas House Ways and Means Committee, Representative Dustin Burrows (R-83rd) conducted a Facebook Live event discussing property tax reduction in Texas. He quoted a previous Committee Chairman that the problem with plans to reduce property tax in Texas inevitably creates winners and losers. The winners never thank you, and the … [Read more...]
Victor Vandergriff to Head TRTC
June 3, 2020 Victor Vandergriff was named today as the Executive Director of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition replacing Vic Suhm who retired after many years of service. Mr. Vandergriff has been “Mr. Transportation” in North Texas serving as the North Texas Commissioner on the Texas Transportation Commission. He was Chair of the North … [Read more...]
The Greater Arlington Chamber Honors Our Members For The 75th Year – June
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 75th year in 2020! In honor of this momentous milestone, we want to celebrate YOU, our members, for your continued support of our mission to champion economic and community prosperity. We will showcase our members that have supported the Chamber for 10+ years on Facebook. We encourage … [Read more...]