by bmerritt | Feb 5, 2021 | Chamber News, Education
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the META Foundation, has launched a brand new scholarship program – The American Dream Scholarship. This scholarship program is aimed at first-generation college students of Latino/Hispanic descent...
by bmerritt | Feb 4, 2021 | Public Policy
Two members of the Arlington delegation in the House of Representatives will chair committees in the 87th Texas Legislature: Chris Turner (D) will serve as Chair of the Committee on Business and Industry, and Matt Krause (R) will serve as Chair of the Committee on...
by bmerritt | Jan 19, 2021 | Public Policy, Small Business
Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Grants ran out of money appropriated by the CARES Act. The latest recovery bill signed in late December will bring them back. You can now apply on the SBA website HERE. When the program began, the SBA announced the grants would be...
by bmerritt | Jan 13, 2021 | Public Policy
At noon on January 12, the Texas House and the Texas Senate gaveled in the start of the 87th Texas Legislature. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick opened the Senate and Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs opened the House. The first order of business in the House was the...
by bmerritt | Jan 11, 2021 | Small Business
Congress made changes to the PPP loans in the end of year Pandemic Relief Package. If you received a PPP loan four major changes impact you: The regular business expenses paid with the PPP proceeds will be tax-deductible. While only 40% of PPP proceeds can be used...
