2021 was a rough year for a lot of industries, but one of the hardest hit was the car industry. There was a global shortage of new cars due to the semiconductor supply shortage, leaving dealerships bare and assemblies with unfinished cars. They are finally beginning to recover and heading towards a path of progress after a year-long … [Read more...]
GM Arlington Drives Toward Progress After Year-Long Shortage
Tray’s Mart Owner Brings Brotherhood and Community To Arlington
"We are not our mistakes or our hardship, but instead our hearts and deliverance." - T.M. Gilmore Tranell "Tray" Gilmore may just be another name to you, but after meeting him you will be completely astounded by his strength and inspiration. Chamber Ambassadors and Staff officially met him at a ribbon cutting event for his for-profit business, … [Read more...]
Texas Live! Hosts A Blood Drive To Help Blood Shortage in North Texas
When Texas Live! realized just how short supplied most blood banks in North Texas are this holiday season, they stepped in. This past Tuesday, Texas Live! held a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. On December 7, from 12 to 6 p.m. donors could donate their blood at Texas Live! in Arlington. In exchange for their donations, … [Read more...]
Martin High School Graduate Wins 2021 World Food Championship
AISD and Prince Lebanese Grill is celebrating one of their own this week! Preston Nguyen, Martin grad and part-time worker at Prince Lebanese Grill, has just won the 2021 World Food Championship. This success does not come without hard work and dedication. Preston Nguyen is a 2021 Martin High School graduate. He was in the Culinary career … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Organizations To Give Back To
As a Chamber, we love to give back to the community and spotlight organizations within Greater Arlington that will help improve the lives of residents in the North Texas area. Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to give to nonprofit organizations! We have so many members that give back to Greater Arlington and we hope that you will take advantage of … [Read more...]
UTA Celebrates Military Faculty, Staff and Students for Veteran’s Day
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day and UTA decided to take action! They are celebrating their faculty, staff and students who have served or are currently serving in the military. As the #1 ranked University for military vets by Military Times, UTA felt the need to show their appreciation for the community that these men and women have created on … [Read more...]