by Bill Lynch | Jun 19, 2020 | Chamber News, Public Policy
Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley gave his annual update on the state of Tarrant County with 884 people watching virtually. The annual event sponsored by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce usually draws about 350 people.The Judge showed the Tarrant County...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 16, 2020 | Economic Development
June 16, 2020 Covid-19 cases are increasing as expected, but the hospital capacity throughout the state is more than adequate to accommodate the increase, Governor Abbott announced at a press conference in Austin today. Governor Abbott made four points. We are going...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 3, 2020 | Economic Development
June 3, 2020 Victor Vandergriff was named today as the Executive Director of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition replacing Vic Suhm who retired after many years of service. Mr. Vandergriff has been “Mr. Transportation” in North Texas serving as the North...
by Bill Lynch | May 15, 2020 | Public Policy
Senator Jane Nelson (R)-Flower Mound, Chair of the Texas Senate Finance Committee, announced that every state agency will be required to use zero-based budgeting for the next biennium’s budget. Standard practice has been to have each agency use zero-based...
by Delilah Ochoa | May 11, 2020 | Chamber News, Greater Arlington
Greater Arlington nonprofits have been helping families, businesses and front line workers in need during this unprecedented time. The City of Arlington is helping eligible, local nonprofits secure CARES Act funds to help them continue to support our community. The...
