Just in time for Global Volunteer Month, nominations are now open for the 39th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by OneStar Foundation and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor the exemplary service and volunteerism of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Nominations now open for the 39th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Arlington Community Donates More Than $32,000 To Sister Cities United: Aid For Ukraine Campaign
The Arlington community joined together to raise more than $32,000 to aid Ukrainian refugees currently seeking safe haven in Arlington’s long-time German Sister City, Bad Königshofen. The City of Arlington launched the Sister Cities United: Aid for Ukraine community donation campaign on March 22 after learning that Bad Königshofen, which is home … [Read more...]
Dr. Teik Lim, the Interim President that Built a Community in a Time of Distanced Learning
Over the past two years, if you have been anywhere near the University of Texas at Arlington you have heard the name Teik Lim. He became the Interim President for the University at the beginning of the Pandemic. Teik changed the campus for the better and helped the University reach its highest successes even during the Global Pandemic that would … [Read more...]
Downtown Arlington Library Gives Opportunities to Community and Small Businesses
"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life." - Sidney Sheldon You may think that a library is just a place to read and borrow books, but Arlington Libraries are changing the way that libraries are seen and used. … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation
The Chamber Ambassadors attended an amazing Ribbon Cutting at David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation! The David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation is a non-profit established in 1995 and located in Grand Prairie. In October 2021, our founder, Rodney DeBaun, celebrated his 28th year anniversary of receiving his heart transplant from … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Governor Abbott Announces 2022 Statewide Governor’s Small Business Series
Kicking off in El Paso, the series connects entrepreneurs with resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business AUSTIN ─ Governor Greg Abbott today announced the kickoff of the 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in communities around the state, beginning in El Paso on May 5, 2022. The annual … [Read more...]