People are the most valuable resource to businesses. Creating a talent pipeline allows companies to succeed, expand and compete in our ever-evolving business world. To remain innovative and competitive, businesses need to reach local talent early. Through internship programs with the Arlington Independent School District (AISD) and the … [Read more...]
How to Leverage Internships for Your Business
The Greater Arlington Chamber Honors Our Members for 75th Year – August
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 75th year in 2020! In honor of this momentous milestone, we want to celebrate YOU, our members, for your continued support of our mission to champion economic and community prosperity. We will showcase our members that have supported the Chamber for 10+ years on Facebook. We encourage … [Read more...]
Pantego Gives $30 Gift Card to All Residents to Support City Businesses
The Pantego Economic Development Corporation has established a gift card program for residents of the town. Pantego residents will receive a $30 gift card and a letter explaining how the program works, including a list of participating businesses. The letter will be mailed on July 31 and the $30 gift card will be mailed on August 5. Residents … [Read more...]
Chapter 312 and Chapter 313 “Seal the Deal” for Tesla’s Austin “Gigafactory”
Business Facilities Magazine (BF) released their rankings of states on economic development indicators. Texas was named the state with the best business climate for the fourth time. In their announcement, the staff of Business Facilities Magazine wrote about Austin’s selection over Tulsa, OK for the new Tesla truck factory. The factory is expected … [Read more...]
Distance Learning Exposes Gaps in Broadband Service
The Coronavirus pandemic has exposed a serious gap in the availability of cost-effective, reliable broadband service to students faced with distance learning or in-person classes with the potential for contracting Covid-19 and potentially spreading it to family members at home. In metropolitan areas, reliable broadband service is available, … [Read more...]
New City of Arlington Councils: Term Limits Advisory and Unity in the Community
The Arlington City Council created two committees this month that we want to make sure our members are made aware of. The Term Limit Committee and the Unity Council both have business representatives, but if you have an interest we are providing information on both and a link to the City website that will have more information. The newly formed … [Read more...]