The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of the Tarrant County College 2019 bond issue which will not increase TCC’s property tax rate. Election Day is November 5th, and early voting will be held from October 21st to November 1st. The Chamber encourages a vote “for” the proposal because we advocate for policies that offer the … [Read more...]
Why We Support the TCC Bond
Why We Support the AISD Bond
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of the Arlington ISD 2019 bond issue which will not require an increase in the school district tax rate. Election Day is November 5th, and early voting will be held from October 21st to November 1st. The Chamber encourages a vote “for” the proposal because we advocate for policies that … [Read more...]
Arlington Selected as the Future Home of the National Medal of Honor Museum
Last Wednesday, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Board of Directors selected Arlington, Texas to be the future of America's newest national treasure. After a year-long search, they determined Arlington was the perfect location to celebrate the stories and sacrifices of the 3,500+ Medal of Honor recipients. “All of us at the Museum were … [Read more...]
State Senator Hancock Meets With the PPAC
State Senator Kelly Hancock spent 40 minutes this morning answering questions posed by members of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Advisory Council. The questions touched on toll roads and transportation funding, healthcare and Medicaid expansion, and the future of education financing in Texas. Senator Hancock explained … [Read more...]
UT Arlington on the Rise
We are rapidly approaching the day when the University of Texas will refer to Arlington and UTA will be that other campus in Austin. (Okay, a little of our Arlington pride may be showing here.) The University of Texas System publishes a “Smartbook" with statistics captured on the various campus locations. Would it surprise you to learn that the … [Read more...]
The U.S. Census is Coming, and Participation is Important to the Business Community
Every ten years the constitution requires a census of the population of the United States be taken which is used reapportion the U.S. House and the State Legislature. The next census will be in March 2020. Accurate census data is important to the business community because the census is used to determine how federal funds are divided among the … [Read more...]