Whether they provide excellent services, unique products, or delicious food, greater Arlington loves our entrepreneurs and small businesses. We have cultivated a culture of innovation within our community, and the University of Texas at Arlington created the Mavs 100 Ceremony to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship within its alumni base. Last … [Read more...]
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UTA Is Now Accepting Business Nominations For Mavs 100
Over $1 Million Available for Arlington Nonprofits Combating COVID-19
Greater Arlington nonprofits have been helping families, businesses and front line workers in need during this unprecedented time. The City of Arlington is helping eligible, local nonprofits secure CARES Act funds to help them continue to support our community. The City has released a request for proposals (RFP) for nonprofit organizations to … [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...]
Arlington Ranks Among Top 10 Most Fiscally Sound Big Cities in U.S.
We are honored that Arlington was ranked the 9th most fiscally sound out of the 75 largest cities in the United States by the nonprofit Truth in Accounting. Arlington earned a “B” rating, the highest financial grade the Truth in Accounting gave to any city. According to the report, the City earned its ranking by having elected officials that … [Read more...]
Arlington GM Assembly Plant to Make Almost 300 Temporary Employees Permanent
By the end of March, the Arlington General Motors Assembly Plant is transitioning nearly 300 temporary hourly employees to regular full-time employment. General Motors is also giving more than 1,350 hourly employees around the country full-time positions. Offering a pathway to full-time employment is a part of the contract General Motors struck … [Read more...]
Arlington Launches New Text-Service
Innovation is at the heart of everything in Arlington. Whether it is handling large-scale development projects or supporting its residents and businesses, Arlington is a front-runner. Citibot is Arlington’s newest inventive solution. Arlington is the second and largest city in Texas to implement Citibot. The text-service is a one-year pilot … [Read more...]