Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Texas is experiencing a recession during a live stream Tuesday morning with Ross Ramsey of the Texas Tribune. While there have been early indicators of a recession, he does not have exact data to determine the scope or impact. He said he has been reluctant to use the “R” word, but now he realizes that it is … [Read more...]
Recession Pronounced by Texas Comptroller
Federal Government Provides Cash Cushion for Small Businesses
Businesses are receiving a lot of support and funding opportunities from the Federal government. To navigate your options as a small business, it is essential to understand the implications of each relevant piece of legislation. In response to COVID-19, three pieces of legislation were signed into law this month. Referred to as Phase 1, 2 and 3, … [Read more...]
Don’t Lay Off Key Staff Quite Yet. Let’s Figure out the CARES Act First.
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...]
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...]