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...]
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Governor Abbott Signs Two Key Business Priority Bills
The Legislative Session is Over. How Did Our Chamber Fare?
As in every legislative session, there were wins and losses. The Governor still has the opportunity to veto some of the bills sent to him so most things are not yet final. Baring a veto, here are some of the best outcomes.Public education was one of our top priorities. The major funding that passed last session in HB3 was maintained for the next … [Read more...]
Workforce Solutions For Tarrant County To Host Virtual Statewide Job Fair
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is hosting the 9th annual Hiring Red, White and You Job Fair on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Due to the high volume of employers, the event has been extended. Attendees can participate beginning November 5 at 10:00 am until November 9 at 5:00 pm. This virtual statewide event is meant to connect Texas Veterans, … [Read more...]
AISD Students Bring Beautiful Floral Arrangements To Greater Arlington With The Design Of The Month Club
No matter what your holiday plans look like this year, we encourage you to share in the festivities by joining the Arlington ISD's Design of the Month Club. In doing so, you'll not only be supporting our talented Arlington ISD students, but you'll add a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement to your home, sure to make each month extra special! The … [Read more...]
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath on Public Education with Covid-19
The job of public education in Texas is maximizing the human potential of 5.5 million children. To succeed, we must first make school safe for students, staff, teachers and families. Second, we must ensure learning happens. This assessment was delivered by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath during a webinar sponsored by Texas 2036, a … [Read more...]
UTA to Host Virtual All Majors Job Fair
People are businesses’ greatest resource. We are lucky to have the University of Texas at Arlington, a growing research powerhouse, shaping the community’s future workforce. With a proven commitment to innovation, UTA prepares its students to meet the modern challenges of the business world. Businesses seeking highly-motivated and skilled talent … [Read more...]