If your business has 10 or fewer people, is in an economically disadvantaged community and had a loss of revenue of 50% or more in an 8-week period since the pandemic began, you may qualify for an additional $5000 grant from the SBA. This can be in addition to having received the full $10,000 grant under the original EIDL grant program.Businesses … [Read more...]
SBA Offers More Funding for Qualifying Small Businesses
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Ashley HomeStore Arlington
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at Ashley HomeStore Arlington in Arlington on May 7, 2021! Built on the values of hard work, family, and affordable styles, Ashley HomeStore has grown from the humble roots of small town in Wisconsin into the #1 furniture and mattress retailer in the US. Our purpose is to inspire the love of … [Read more...]
May 2021 Election Results in Multiple Runoffs for greater Arlington
The May 1 election had a variety of local, public offices on the ballot. We're excited to welcome our new elected officials; we also have some runoff elections. US Congressional District 6 This congressional district represents all of Ellis and Navarro County as well as parts of Tarrant County. With 23 candidates running, it was predicted … [Read more...]
Attention Restaurant Members: Vital Information from the National Restaurant Association
Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association provided the Chamber with vital information for our members who operate restaurants or bars and might be eligible for the Small Business Administration’s new Restaurant Revitalization Fund which begins the application process Monday. This program targets relief to restaurants and bars adversely … [Read more...]
Two Chamber Legislative Priorities Headed to the Governor
Two bills listed as priorities by your Chamber of Commerce have been approved by the House and the Senate and are headed to the Governor for signature: HB7 (Button) and HB5 (Ashby).HB7 prevents employers from having dramatic, pandemic induced, increases in their unemployment insurance rates next year. Employers pay an unemployment insurance rate … [Read more...]
School Districts Serving Arlington to Receive Federal Funds
Governor Abbott, Speaker Phelan and Lt. Governor Patrick announced today the state was releasing $11.2 billion of new federal funds for public education targeted at closing the pandemic education gap for k-12 students in Texas. This is on top of $2.2 billion distributed previously. Arlington Independent School District is set to receive … [Read more...]