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Arlington's business networking calendar is unusually active right now: multiple chamber mixers this month, plus a statewide Governor's Small Business Summit announced for the city. Here's the full rundown of what's on the calendar. What's Actually Happening Arlington Black Chamber
Arlington's business scene is buzzing this week: a statewide Governor's Small Business Summit was announced for the city, alongside back-to-back chamber networking mixers from the Arlington Black Chamber and Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. What's Actually Happening Governor Abbott announced the Governor&
Follow up with every meaningful conversation from a networking event within 48 hours, or the connection cools fast and rarely gets revived. With Arlington's chamber calendar packed this month, this one habit determines whether those events actually pay off. What's Actually Happening Arlington's chambers
Garland Economic Development relaunched its website, GarlandEDP.com, with a more "proactive, deal-oriented" approach to attracting and supporting business growth. For East DFW contractors, this is a direct line into upcoming commercial and industrial development, if you know how to use it. What's Actually Happening
Texas Health Resources was named one of just 56 companies nationwide to receive the Business Group on Health Best Employers award. For East DFW businesses competing for talent, this is a reminder of what the bar looks like for the employers you're competing against. What's Actually
Arlington has five free, family-friendly events running July 23–29, 2026, according to the City of Arlington's weekly roundup: a teen trivia night, a live music series, a splash party, a quilting workshop, and a kids' bubble science show. All are free to attend, though a
The 2026 North Texas Job Fair returns to Globe Life Field on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year's event drew more than 500 employers and over 35,000 attendees, so a little prep goes a long way. Here's how
Downtown Arlington's year-in-review report is packed with real numbers behind the district's growth. Here's the tally. By the Numbers 21 — new businesses that opened in Downtown Arlington over the past year, from Rodeo Goat to the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame. 4,
August is loaded at AT&T Stadium. Here's what's confirmed on the venue's official events calendar. This Month at AT&T Stadium BTS World Tour "ARIRANG" — Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16. The K-pop group's stadium
Downtown Arlington's own August guide points to a simple move: plan your outing around Tax-Free Weekend, Aug. 7–9 , and stick to indoor stops during the hottest part of the day. Here's why it works. Texas's sales-tax holiday falls right in the
East DFW had a full week: a Rockwall home care agency launched a Veteran Services Program, Chandlers Landing revived its lakeside open house tours, and Garland relaunched its economic development pipeline. Here's the roundup for local owners and operators. What's Actually Happening A Rockwall in-home
Before you chase a bid on any project tied to Garland's economic development pipeline, ask one question: "who's the general contractor or facilities manager of record, and have I actually talked to them?" Skip that question and you're competing blind against contractors
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