The Chamber is thankful for their Ambassadors, better known as the A-Team, who make newcomers feel welcomed and mentor and support our members. We are sincerely grateful for their hard work and dedication, which is why we recognize a member of the A-team every year at our Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. The selection of Ambassador of the Year is … [Read more...]
2019 Ambassador of the Year Goes To Carolyn Pope
Arlington Wins National Communication Award
Arlington, Texas has won the first ever Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Change Makers, a new accolade created to highlight local governments doing strong work in communications and resident engagement. Results for America - the lead partner in Bloomberg Philanthropies' data-driven local governance initiative What Works Cities - is the … [Read more...]
Arlington to Implement Changes Driven by New State Laws
Two bills signed into law by Governor Abbott, HB2439 and HB3167, will impact the way planning and development interact with the local community. Effective September 1st, these new laws continue the trend of the state restricting the ways cities do business. What follows is a little technical, but it will help you appreciate the added complexity the … [Read more...]
Dr. Cavazos Looks to a Future Filled With Possibilities at the 2019 State of the District Address
"As we focus forward, we can accomplish so much…in a generation, we can change things. We can change the trajectory of the lives of our students." August 7, 2019 – Arlington ISD and the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted the ninth annual State of the District Address at the Mac Bern Professional Development Center. AISD Superintendent, … [Read more...]