Chamber News
Key Issues Across Texas
5 February, 2019
There was an article in the January edition of the Dallas Business Journal where Kimberly Reeves from Austin Business Journal covered what businesses will be lobbying for at the Texas Capitol in 2019.
How to Prepare for Austin
5 February, 2019
You know it’s important to attend Legislative Days as a business owner or local professional and get face-to-face with the local legislators who represent Garland. Do you also know how to prepare to meet those legislators?
Garland Chamber Celebrates 2018 Accomplishments at 87th Annual Banquet
1 February, 2019
The Garland Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 200 of its members to celebrate all of 2018’s accomplishments at the organization’s 87th Annual Banquet, sponsored by our 2018 Board of Directors.
New Opportunities and Improvements of Chamber Programs
8 January, 2019
Changes are coming to SPARK Luncheons, Propel: Young Professionals, and BOLD Workshops this year.
Are You Ready for the 87th Annual Banquet?
8 January, 2019
The Annual Banquet is coming up at the end of this month. Take a moment to learn more about the dress code, networking during the reception and more.
We are Accredited! What Does that Mean for You?
8 January, 2019
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Garland Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation last year. What does this mean for the members of our chamber?
No Matter the Size of Your Bus, From a Minivan to a Passenger Train, Job One is Getting the Right People on Board.
28 November, 2018
In his book, Good to Great, Jim Collins creates a memorable and lasting metaphor by comparing a business to a bus and its leader to a bus driver. He emphasizes that it's critical to continuously ask “First Who, Then What?”
Garland Chamber Awarded with 5-Star Accreditation
9 November, 2018
On Nov. 8, 2018 the United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Garland Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.
Garland Chamber Announces Small Business Health Plan
6 November, 2018
The Garland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce new health insurance plan options for small business members. Made possible by Association Health Plan rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in July 2018, the Chamber and its Affiliated partners established the North Texas Employer Health Plan Cooperative to offer health coverage advantages traditionally out of reach for small businesses.
5 Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs
5 November, 2018
More than 90% of Garland’s economy is composed of small businesses. Does that surprise you? According to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, Texas ranks as the second-best policy climate for entrepreneurship and small business growth in the United States.