by bmerritt | Jun 15, 2020 | Economic Development, Public Policy
In 2036, Texas turns 200. Are we ready for what’s next? For nearly two centuries, Texas has been a place of discovery, exploration and possibility. But past prosperity does not automatically mean future success. By 2036, our state will be home to 10 million more...
by Reagan Grisham | Jun 12, 2020 | Economic Development, Public Policy
The Tarrant County Small Business Assistance Grant Program has been established by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to utilize $30 million in CARES Act funding to provide grants to Tarrant County small businesses who have been financially impacted by the...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 9, 2020 | Public Policy
Chairman of the Texas House Ways and Means Committee, Representative Dustin Burrows (R-83rd) conducted a Facebook Live event discussing property tax reduction in Texas. He quoted a previous Committee Chairman that the problem with plans to reduce property tax in Texas...
by bmerritt | May 29, 2020 | Chamber News, Public Policy
State Senator Kelly Hancock participated in a Facebook Live with the Greater Arlington Chamber this past Wednesday. He spoke about the ten pages of regulations on Texas businesses that have been modified or suspended by the Governor or the agency responsible for...
by Bill Lynch | May 22, 2020 | Public Policy
During a Facebook Live presentation with the Coalition of East Tarrant Chambers of Commerce, Senator Cruz stated our country is facing three crises at the same time. He listed the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crisis caused by the shutdown of businesses and the oil...
by Bill Lynch | May 18, 2020 | Chamber News, Greater Arlington, Public Policy
Governor Abbott announced today Texas is moving to Phase II of reopening. Monday, May 18 Childcare centers may open. Massage and personal care salons may open with 6 foot spacing between work stations. Youth clubs like scouting, Girls, Inc and FFA may reopen with...
