As we practice social distancing, healthcare workers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. While first responders and health care workers are ensuring the safety of our community, they need our support. Our local hospitals are in need of personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, gowns, shields etc. If you or your business … [Read more...]
Medical Heroes Need our Help to Stay Safe
Restaurants Now Delivering Alcohol with Take-Out Orders
As the residents of the greater Arlington community practice social distancing, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice being social. We need to be more creative with how we interact with one another during this time. Many of us already know that local restaurants are providing alternatives such as pick-up and delivery options, but did you know that … [Read more...]
First Rate Gives Employees $15 a Day to Support Local Restaurants
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...]
How Downtown Arlington Businesses are Thinking Outside the Box During COVID-19
This is an uncertain time for most, and the business community is no exception. With businesses nationwide closing its doors to stop the spread of COVID-19, Arlington businesses are coming up with creative ways to keep customers engaged. Downtown Arlington Management Corporation has been highlighting downtown businesses who are implementing … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber Awarded 5-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation, their highest distinction. The Greater Arlington now ranks among the top 1.5 percent of the more than 7,000 chambers in the nation as one of only 125 chambers to receive the 5-Star ranking and one of only 19 in Texas. Accreditation is … [Read more...]
Health Alert to Greater Arlington Business Leaders
On March 13, Governor Greg Abbot declared a state of disaster for Texas because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration coincided with Judge Glen Whitley issuing a state of local disaster for Tarrant County and Arlington Major Jeff Williams signing a disaster declaration for the City of Arlington. With a rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases in … [Read more...]