by bmerritt | Apr 23, 2020 | Public Policy
This afternoon, April 23, 2020, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 266, also known as the Phase 3.5 Coronavirus Stimulus Package. The bill will now be sent to President Donald Trump who has said that he will sign it into law. Companies who did not...
by bmerritt | Apr 17, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Greater Arlington, Public Policy
ARLINGTON, Texas — Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Michael Jacobson today signed on to a statement with leaders from the Metro Eight Chambers of Commerce in support of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to gradually open the Texas economy:...
by bmerritt | Apr 17, 2020 | Chamber News, Greater Arlington
ARLINGTON, TX – On Wednesday night, April 15, Downtown Arlington’s Dream sculpture lit up blue for the first time in support of all of the essential workers during this unprecedented time. By Thursday afternoon, just a few dozen feet away, 45 American flags were...
by bmerritt | Mar 17, 2020 | Chamber News
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program COVID-19 Economic Injury Worksheet Please submit your Economic Injury Worksheet to: TDEMPARecovery@tdem.texas.gov The Small Business Administration (SBA) has designated COVID-19 as a qualifying event...
by bmerritt | Mar 16, 2020 | Chamber News, Greater Arlington
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation, their highest distinction. The Greater Arlington now ranks among the top 1.5 percent of the more than 7,000 chambers in the nation as one of only 125...