Jul 13, 2023 | Public Policy
After a year-long stalemate in the House and Senate, the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas has reached an agreement on property tax reduction. Governor Abbott has made it clear that legislators will not be able to go home until a solution has been reached (even...
Jul 10, 2023 | Keep It Local, Small Business
130 years ago, a seed was planted and H.E. Cannon Floral & Greenhouses, Inc. has continued to bloom. If you take a look down West Division Street in Arlington, in the middle of all the car lots, you will find a quaint floral shop. H.E. Cannon and business...
Jul 5, 2023 | Corporate Citizenship, Economic Development
General Motors is more than just an innovative car production plant. Over their 69 years here in Arlington they have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars back into the community, and been a staple in job creation and economic development. The Chamber is focused on...
Jul 3, 2023 | Public Policy
The Texas Legislature was originally supposed to conclude in late May, but as we approach mid-July, Governor Abbott has called his second special session of the 88th Legislature. On May 29, Governor Abbott called his first special session focused on property tax...
Jul 3, 2023 | Economic Development
Arlington is one of the epicenters of wealth technology, and now there is a new program for those interested in creating new innovations. First Rate Inc., The Founders Arena, SEI, and the City of Arlington are bringing the first WealthTech Accelerator program to...
