by Bill Lynch | Mar 9, 2020 | Public Policy
Economic development tools are important if Texas wants to continue to lead the nation in new capital investment and job growth. That is the message your Chamber public policy team took to Austin last week. Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code has to be reauthorized in...
by Bill Lynch | Mar 3, 2020 | Economic Development, Greater Arlington
Want to take a few minutes and bask in Arlington civic pride? Then take a look at the article by Dan Solomon in the current issue of Texas Monthly. We all know that Arlington is becoming a destination in its own right. Texas Monthly seems to validate Arlington for...
by Bill Lynch | Feb 26, 2020 | Chamber News, Public Policy
Through the convening power of the Greater Arlington Chamber, we bring together businesses, elected officials and leaders to shape the future of greater Arlington. This month, we welcomed Land Commissioner George P. Bush to the Chamber to engage with local business...
by Bill Lynch | Feb 25, 2020 | Public Policy
Have you ever thought “there should be a law against this” or “this law makes no sense to me” or “how did that person ever get elected?” Whatever your issue, making real change happen is such a daunting challenge that many people shrug...
by Bill Lynch | Feb 25, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Education
The Chamber has been working to fight for the renewal of Chapter 313, which is the part of the Texas Tax Code that allows school districts to limit property taxes on major new investments in Texas. Chapter 313 is set to expire in 2022, and it must be reauthorized in...
