Chamber News
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Announces Newest Alliance Partner; Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas
25 August, 2016
The Garland Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the news that the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, a national nonprofit committed to helping families struggling with their son or daughter’s substance use, announced today that Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas, an initiative of Garland Chamber member Drug Prevention Resources, will become their newest Alliance Partner.
Call 811 Before You Dig: It is the Law!
11 August, 2016
Did you know that, before you dig, it is required by law to call 811 to have all buried utility lines located and marked? Atmos Energy wants to thank homeowners and excavators alike for observing the law and keeping our communities safe by always calling 811 before digging.
The Chamber Welcomes its Newest Team Member, Ariel Boone
27 July, 2016
The Garland Chamber of Commerce staff is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Chamber team, Ariel Boone. Ariel joins us as our new Business Retention & Workforce Coordinator and will work in an economic development capacity to share relevant resources with our business community and take our retention and workforce development initiatives to a new level.
July Renewing Members Continue to See Value
27 July, 2016
This July, 30 local businesses made the decision to spend another year taking advantage of all the connections and resources made available through the Garland Chamber of Commerce.
Members Stay Connected in June
29 June, 2016
This June, we were pleased to have 31 businesses make the decision to spend another year taking advantage of all the connections and resources made available through the Garland Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Survey Results Report Positive Perceptions and Room for Improvement
29 June, 2016
For more than 120 years, the Garland Chamber of Commerce has been helping local businesses find success and sustainability in the community we call home. As you can imagine, as time has passed, the needs of Garland’s business owners have evolved. As a part of our vision to be role models for performance excellence, we place a high priority on remaining relevant to the businesses we serve. This not only means updating and adding new resources, but also surveying our membership to make sure we’re exceeding expectations and providing businesses with tangible benefits that positively affect their bottom line.
Christian Care Senior Living Communities Announces New Resource Website for Senior Adults
10 June, 2016
Christian Care Senior Living Communities introduces a new way to get helpful information for loved ones and seniors.
Members Stay Connected in May
25 May, 2016
This May, we were pleased to have 32 businesses make the decision to spend another year taking advantage of all the connections and resources made available through the Garland Chamber of Commerce.
Garland Chamber and DCMA Award Donations to Workforce Programs in Garland ISD
24 May, 2016
The Garland Chamber of Commerce and Dallas County Manufacturers' Association were proud to award donations to three Garland ISD programs that help train students in machining, welding and engineering at Garland Chamber's May Monthly Luncheon on May 23, 2016.
Big Things Come from Small Business
27 April, 2016
In a city like Garland, it’s easy to assume that small-town values like small business support get lost in the shuffle of 230,000 residents; but fortunately for this community, that’s simply not the case. Our small businesses are vibrant, varied and essential to the growth and sustainability of our community, and the reasons why might be a little bit bigger than you think.