The Greater Arlington Chamber proudly supports the City of Arlington’s 2025 bond program. The Chamber believes investing in roads, public safety and the future of our city is an investment well made. Over the last year, the 19-member Citizen’s Bond Committee reviewed potential projects and developed the bond program recommendation. During the … [Read more...]
Greater Arlington Chamber Supports 2025 City Bond Program
Tarrant County Days at the Capitol for the 89th Texas Legislative Session Has Unified Message of Session Goals
More than 150 business and community advocates traveled to Austin, Texas, for Tarrant County Days at the Capitol during the 89th Legislative Session, a joint event led by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. The two-day delegation, Feb. 10 and 11, included visits from all Senators and Representatives … [Read more...]
The 89th Texas Legislature Kicks Off
On Jan. 14, the 89th Texas Legislature gaveled into regular session, setting the stage for 150 House Representatives and 31 Senators to shape the state’s policies. Held every two years, the 140-day session enables lawmakers to approve the biennial state budget, introduce and vote on new laws and address matters such as emergency appropriations and … [Read more...]
Tarrant County Judge speaks at 13th Annual State of the County Address
On May 22, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted the 13th Annual State of the County Address presented by The Nehemiah Company. Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare sat down with Mike Gerro, chair of the Greater Arlington Chamber, to discuss what changes had been made in the past year and to highlight goals for the upcoming year. In … [Read more...]
Municipal Election Results for May 4, 2024
The local election held on May 4 brought forth new leadership across various positions within the community. Here's a summary of the election results along with brief explanations of the roles of school board trustees and city councilmembers: Arlington Independent School District Trustee: Governing the school district is the primary role of a … [Read more...]
The 14 Propositions Amending the Texas Constitution on the November 7 Ballot
The November 7 election holds significant importance, as it features 14 ballot propositions aiming to amend the Texas Constitution, each approved by the Texas Legislature earlier this year. The Chamber advocates for a pro-business environment and provides a strong, representative voice on behalf of all businesses on important local, regional, state … [Read more...]