On March 19, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced temporary statewide closures and restrictions for businesses. To maximize social distancing, restaurants were ordered to stop allowing customers to dine-in. However, Governor Abbot encouraged people to order pick-up or delivery from local eateries.Despite adapting their business model, many … [Read more...]
First Rate Gives Employees $15 a Day to Support Local Restaurants
Mail Call for National Medal of Honor Day
Arlington, the American Dream City is the future home of America’s greatest heroes. We are honored that the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation chose to be a part of our community in 2019. Once completed, the museum will honor roughly 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients who have earned the nation's highest military recognition.We are proud … [Read more...]
$3.3 Million in Upgrades Coming Soon to the Levitt Pavilion
Construction is underway for the Levitt Pavilion’s $3.3 million project which includes highly anticipated upgrades to the concert venue. This development project was made possible by a donation of $750,000 from Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospital and a donation of $500,000 from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation as well as … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship Thrives With 5,000+ Submissions For the 14th Annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest
The Chamber is thrilled to announce the “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest received more than 5,000 contest submissions from 3rd through 8th grade Arlington Independent School District students. We received 300 more entries than last year, and that does not count high school submissions which are due in March. Through our partnership … [Read more...]
“What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest Extends to High School
Need more time to come up with an innovative idea? You are in luck! The official deadline has been extended to March 29.Ideas are powerful. Great businesses, inventions and social movements start as just an idea. Our community has the next generation of visionaries; all they need is a platform. Over the past fourteen years, the “What’s Your Big … [Read more...]
Toy Drive Provides Toys to Mission Arlington and SafeHaven
It’s the most wonderful time of year, and members of the community are spreading the joy of the season. For the past two months, the Chamber and our Young Professionals partnered with the Arlington Professional Firefighters Association to provide toys to children in need.Our successful toy drive would not be possible without the support of our … [Read more...]