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 Delilah Ochoa | Feb 28, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Greater Arlington
Arlington’s economy is booming. Much of our prosperity is due to the spending of the millions of visitors and tourists coming to our entertainment district. With their spending comes valuable sales tax revenue we can use to improve city services in every part of...
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...
by Delilah Ochoa | Feb 24, 2020 | Economic Development, Education, Greater Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington honored “Maverick businesses” that are driving economic development through entrepreneurship at Mavs 100. The inaugural ceremony was a celebration of innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit cultivated in our community. UTA has a...
by Delilah Ochoa | Feb 21, 2020 | Corporate Citizenship, Economic Development, Greater Arlington
Construction is underway for the Levitt Pavilion’s $3.3 million project which includes highly anticipated upgrades to the concert venue. This development project was made possible by a donation of $750,000 from Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital...
by Delilah Ochoa | Feb 10, 2020 | Economic Development, Greater Arlington
We are honored that Arlington was ranked the 9th most fiscally sound out of the 75 largest cities in the United States by the nonprofit Truth in Accounting. Arlington earned a “B” rating, the highest financial grade the Truth in Accounting gave to any city. According...
