We're just weeks away from Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2019! Small Business Saturday has quickly become a favorite holiday tradition in the United States. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is when millions of business owners open their doors to holiday shoppers. American Express started Small Business Saturday in 2010 as a way to help … [Read more...]
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Greater Arlington Chamber Joins North Texas Commission in Washington
Four common themes dominated the presentations made by the nine Republican and three Democratic members of Congress who spoke to the North Texas Commission (NTC) Delegation to Washington. Under the Trump administration, the economy has improved, unemployment lowered, funding for the military restored and the courts stocked with conservative … [Read more...]
2019 State of the City Address Recap
Our 14th Annual State of the City presented by the Arlington Highlands celebrated a fantastic year in Arlington. It was an honor to host the annual event for another year and invite Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams to the stage to brief community leaders and stakeholders on the paramount accomplishments of the City in 2019. Mayor Williams kicked … [Read more...]
2019 Hero & Rising Star Nominees and Finalists
The Hero Award is given by the Greater Arlington Chamber’s Women’s Alliance, and acknowledges outstanding women of all ages, who have dedicated their lives to making a lasting impact in our community. Our Hero Award recipients have created a legacy through tenured, consistent contributions. These women represent the best of us. The Rising Star … [Read more...]
Meet our 2019 IWL Speaker: Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO Chase Consumer Banking
Thasunda Brown Duckett oversees a banking network with more than $800B in deposits and investments, 5,000 branches, 16,000 ATMs and 48,000 branch employees – including more than 3,500 financial advisors – serving 24 million households nationwide. Under Duckett’s leadership, Chase has undergone a digital and physical transformation that … [Read more...]
Why We Support the TCC Bond
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of the Tarrant County College 2019 bond issue which will not increase TCC’s property tax rate. Election Day is November 5th, and early voting will be held from October 21st to November 1st. The Chamber encourages a vote “for” the proposal because we advocate for policies that offer the … [Read more...]