In greater Arlington, we have a lot to celebrate. The Chamber is grateful to be a part of a community that dreams big and helps one another. This year, we wanted to do something special to celebrate our community's strength and the 75th anniversary of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. On Friday, September 18, we held our first-ever virtual … [Read more...]
Some Greater News Celebrates Chamber Accomplishments And Greater Arlington
The 2020 World Series To Be Held In Arlington
Baseball fans, get ready because the World Series is coming to Arlington, Texas! The new home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field, will host the National League Division and Championship Series and the 116th World Series. Arlington will make history for the first time the sport’s championship will be played entirely at one site since … [Read more...]
Support Our Local Nonprofits This North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. This year, the 12th annual North Texas Giving Day will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020, as an 8-hour online giving event. Every year, the event spreads awareness and support for nonprofits. In 2019, $50 million was raised through 102,000 donors benefiting 3,000 … [Read more...]
Update On Texas Education Funding This Session
Education Chairs in the Texas House and Senate are committed to Funding Education this Session. This message was made clear by both State Representative Dan Huberty (R, Houston), Chair of the Texas House Public Education Committee and State Senator Larry Taylor (R, Friendswood), Chair of the Texas Senate Education Committee. They appeared today as … [Read more...]
Chamber Candidate Showcase To Feature State House Races
If you haven’t been keeping up with the excitement surrounding the State House Races, now is your chance! Races this election have been particularly interesting, and the Texas House of Representatives election is no exception. The Greater Arlington Chamber is hosting a virtual candidate showcase from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on October 6, 2020. All … [Read more...]
Looking For A Fun Event This Weekend? Support Arlington Libraries At The Fall Annual Book Sale
Whether you love to spend evenings curled up with a good book or are looking for a fun activity for your family, we have an event for you! The Friends and the Foundation of the Arlington Public Library (FFAPL), is holding its annual Fall Book Sale Thursday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 20. The book sale will take place at the George W. Hawkes … [Read more...]