Monday, Governor Greg Abbott signed two bills into law which were key priorities for your Chamber of Commerce: SB6 (by Kelly Hancock) which provides limited liability protection as we reopen from the pandemic and SB1102 (by Brandon Creighton) which provides for upskilling up to 30,000 Texans displaced by the pandemic.SB6 provides businesses, which … [Read more...]
Business
Governor Abbott Signs Two Key Business Priority Bills
Business Friendly Bills Pass the Texas House
Two bills passed the Texas House today and are headed to the Senate: HB7 by Button and HB1195 by Geren. The Coalition of Chambers communicated with all our members of the legislature yesterday asking for their vote for these two bills. HB7 by Angie Chen Button (R-Garland) will dramatically reduce the impact of unemployment payments made because of … [Read more...]
Bringing Employees Back to Work
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) has announced there will be no Phase 4 COVID relief bill without protection from litigation for employers. Blanket immunity from being careless is not likely, however. Here are some common sense things to keep in mind as you bring your employees back to work. Consider requiring employees to certify … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Reopen?
Governor Abbott is allowing a variety of businesses to reopen at 25% capacity. Many of us are eager to get back to business. Before you reopen your businesses, it is important to make a plan. Before you rush to your business and start spacing out the socially responsible distances on the floor with black tape, take a deep breath and consider … [Read more...]
City of Arlington and Partners to Distribute 250,000 Protective Masks to Businesses
As part of phase one of its Roadmap to Reopen and Recover, the City of Arlington has partnered with the Texas Rangers, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation to provide protective masks for free to employees at Arlington businesses and restaurants. These … [Read more...]
Salter Bros. Supports Our Medical Workers One Cup at a Time
Salter Bros. Coffee Roasters has quickly become an Arlington staple. Their philosophy is every good day begins with a cup of coffee. To support our healthcare heroes during this unprecedented time, Salter Bros. came up with a great way to help Texas Health Arlington Memorial's emergency department start their day. Salter Bros. donated a variety … [Read more...]