Chamber News
Why Data Centers are Coming to Garland
5 March, 2019
All data centers are looking at Texas as a hub to reach the central U.S., with Garland, Richardson, Plano and Dallas proper being top contenders.
2019 Bond Program
5 March, 2019
At the upcoming election, the citizens of Garland will have the opportunity to vote for the ideal bond package. The bond program has been in the works since August 2018.
Why Should Businesses Attend Legislative Days?
5 February, 2019
During Legislative Days, the Garland Chamber coordinates two days for Garland business and community members to visit Austin and hear from various legislative committees.
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.
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?
New Opportunities and Improvements of Chamber Programs
8 January, 2019
Changes are coming to SPARK Luncheons, Propel: Young Professionals, and BOLD Workshops this year.
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?”