by Bill Lynch | May 13, 2021 | Economic Development, Education, Public Policy
With 18 days left in the legislative session your chamber is on track to have a good session. We approached the 87th Texas Legislature with goals in four primary areas: Economic Development, Education and Workforce Development, Transportation and Healthcare. Along the...
by Bill Lynch | May 10, 2021 | Public Policy
County Judge Glenn Whitley updated the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce on the current State of Tarrant County during a luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 6, 2021. About 160 members and guests attended the event in person with another 500 or so watching the...
by Bill Lynch | May 10, 2021 | Small Business
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...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 29, 2021 | Economic Development
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...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 29, 2021 | Economic Development, Public Policy
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...
