by Delilah Ochoa | Dec 18, 2019 | Economic Development, Greater Arlington
Exciting things are happening in the American Dream City. Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Arlington’s City Council unanimously approved the next phase for Arlington’s Entertainment District. This transformative development project includes a new 888 room Lowes Hotel...
by Delilah Ochoa | Dec 13, 2019 | Economic Development, Greater Arlington
There is no way recent visitors to Arlington’s Entertainment District could miss the 81-foot high pyramid outside of Globe Life Park. This glowing pyramid-shaped venue is PY1, Arlington’s newest virtual reality experience. Lune Rouge Entertainment, the creator of PY1,...
by Delilah Ochoa | Dec 12, 2019 | Economic Development, Greater Arlington
General Motors unveiled its brand new, completely redesigned Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe this past Tuesday, December 10, at the GM Arlington Assembly Plant. The suburban celebrates its 85th anniversary this year and serves as an icon for the Chevy brand as the...
by Delilah Ochoa | Dec 10, 2019 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Greater Arlington, Public Policy
At the quarterly Morning with the Mayor meeting on December 5, Mayor Jeff Williams highlighted Arlington’s accomplishments. Mayor Williams emphasized how Arlington has achieved a “Circle of Success.” In our City, economic development and tourism produce tax...
by Bill Lynch | Nov 22, 2019 | Economic Development, Public Policy
People released from prison in Texas who have completed their sentences are often unable to find work. Licensing requirements that ban felons from obtaining a license to work are a barrier. If they held an occupational license before their conviction, they can’t get...
by Bill Lynch | Nov 6, 2019 | Economic Development, Public Policy
Everyone from the largest cities to the smallest towns should be concerned about the rural healthcare crisis in Texas. The Texas Tribune hosted a panel discussion on the crisis to raise awareness and work towards a solution. From 2010 to 2018, 84 hospitals in rural...
