Today the President signed the CARES Act which is the Phase 3 response to the Corona-virus pandemic. Understanding the total impact of the bill will be evolving over the next few days. The big news seems to be that we will get some relief for employee payroll and benefit costs for the next 8 weeks. DON’T LAY PEOPLE OFF QUITE YET!If we read … [Read more...]
Don’t Lay Off Key Staff Quite Yet. Let’s Figure out the CARES Act First.
Governor Seeks Manufacturers for Medical Protective Equipment
The Greater Arlington Chamber is proud to partner with Chambers of Commerce across the State of Texas to mobilize businesses to do their part to combat COVID-19.This past Sunday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of a Supply Chain Strike Force. The Strike Force is guiding collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure … [Read more...]
Chamber to Host City Council Candidate Forum
The May 2, 2020 election is fast approaching, and it will determine half of the seats on Arlington’s City Council. The Council prioritizes resident satisfaction by overseeing city management and holding the staff accountable.City Council elections are especially relevant to the business community because the council sets the tax rate and … [Read more...]
The Power of Government Relations in the Interim
Exciting action happens while the legislature is in session; bills are introduced, debated, passed and signed. However, the Texas Legislature is only in session every other year, specifically the odd numbered years. The interim is when the bills are actually written and legislative committees meet to raise issues for consideration in the next … [Read more...]
Land Commissioner George P. Bush meets with Greater Arlington Chamber Business Leaders
Through the convening power of the Greater Arlington Chamber, we bring together businesses, elected officials and leaders to shape the future of greater Arlington. This month, we welcomed Land Commissioner George P. Bush to the Chamber to engage with local business leaders. Since 2015, Commissioner Bush has managed the Texas General Land Office … [Read more...]
Make Real Change Happen: Head to the Polls Tuesday
Have you ever thought "there should be a law against this" or "this law makes no sense to me" or "how did that person ever get elected?”Whatever your issue, making real change happen is such a daunting challenge that many people shrug and say, “I’m just one person, what can I do?” Make it your mission to make a difference. The first step is to … [Read more...]