Arlington is a community of choice, known for its thriving neighborhoods, commercial and entertainment districts, well maintained infrastructure, good jobs, quality housing choices and educated workforce.

Mission: To leverage public resource to stimulate private investment for development and redevelopment and implement strategies to enhance Arlington's opportunity to be an active participant in the global marketplace.

The Office of Economic Development is focused on the five goals of the Champion Arlington Strategy, and is tasked with creating an environment and customer service service spirit that attracts new residents, consumer spending, quality investment and job creation. Some of the partners include the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, the Great Southwest Industrial Development Association, the University of Texas at Arlington and others. The Office was established in FY 2007.

University of Texas at Arlington

With a commitment to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and service to the community, The University of Texas at Arlington is the educational leader in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Founded in 1895 as a private liberal arts institution, UT Arlington achieved senior college status in 1959 and became part of The University of Texas System in 1965.

The University’s nearly 25,000 students pursue more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in an extensive range of disciples. Of UT Arlington’s 125,000 alumni, 88,000 live in North Texas. Their presence helps the University create an annual economic impact of $1 billion on the region.

True to its “Be a Maverick” slogan, UT Arlington attracts bright minds and independent thinkers who achieve distinction in the classroom, laboratory, workplace and community.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber’s mission is to serve as the primary catalyst for Arlington's economic development, fostering a positive business environment through the enhancement and diversification of our economic base, representing the business community on public policy and community issues that impact the ability of Arlington citizens and businesses to reach their full economic potential.

Vision

Strategic in our planning
Proactive in our execution
Member and Community Driven in our direction
Regional in our thinking
Working in Partnership with both public and private sector stakeholders, locally, regionally, and nationally

Goals

To Create Jobs and Capital Investment
To Develop Our Transportation Infrastructure
To Transform Our Community’s Workforce
To Support Small Business Retention & Expansion
To Redevelop Arlington
To Advocate for Public Policy

Values

A vibrant economy is the foundation for community development
Economic progress is best achieved working with partners through a regional approach
A strong, diverse business voice is vital to economic development
The private sector should take the lead in economic development
Economic development must result in a high quality of life

Arlington Independent School District

Our Vision

Our District and its schools will be known for the exceptional academic achievements of our students, the value we bring to the community and its families, the excellence of our staff and leadership and the support given by our diverse constituents.

Our Mission

We teach our students to be reflective thinkers, lifelong learners and productive citizens. We support our employees as they assure the best educational experience for each student. We need parental involvement and community engagement because they are essential in maximizing this experience.

Our Beliefs

We believe our students are more successful with the active support of their parents, AISD employees, and community members.

We believe high expectations of our students yield positive self-worth, responsible behavior, and superior performance.

We believe all school environments must be safe, secure, and positive places to learn, grow and work.

We believe our students need an educational experience of diverse academic courses and extracurricular activities.

We believe people of all backgrounds have inherent value and worth.

We believe in accountability to ourselves and to our community.

Tarrant County College - Southeast Campus

Mission Statement

Tarrant County College District, a comprehensive two-year institution established in 1965, is dedicated to providing quality education that exceeds the expectations of the people of Tarrant County. Accordingly, the mission is as follows: Tarrant County College provides affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning.

Role and Scope

The College implements its mission through a clearly defined set of programs, services, and partnerships that include:

University transfer programs



Workforce education programs

Technical programs

Developmental courses

Adult literacy courses

Continuing education and community services


An extensive curriculum; a highly qualified, enthusiastic, innovative, faculty and staff,

appropriate technology, equipment, and learning resources

Diverse modes of instruction and delivery; support services to foster student success;

work and  partnerships in support of the cultural and economic development of the community



A commitment to institutional effectiveness - an ongoing process of self-examination,
self-improvement, and an unending pursuit of excellence

Progressive Inc. of Arlington, was awarded a long-term contract to manufacture components for the Gulfstream 550 business jet program.

Nordstrom Inc. will open a 31,673-square-foot Nordstrom Rack in The Parks at Arlington mall in spring 2011.

Aéropostale Inc. leased 3,500 square feet of space at The Parks at Arlington mall for a children’s line called P.S. from Aéropostale.

New tenants at Lincoln Square Shopping Center include Wedding World and Metropolitan Classical Ballet.

New tenants in the Arlington Highlands I-20 shopping district include The Improv Comedy Club, Dueling Piano Bar, Fat Fish Blue and Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt Company.

The Salvation Army has bought a 100,000-square-foot warehouse at 2900 Avenue E in Arlington to serve as a Disaster Services Center.

UT Arlington to build College Park, an $80 million, mixed-use development /parking garage, street-level retail, office suites, campus housing and welcome center.

UT Arlington is building a $78 million Special Events Center for world-class concerts, sporting activities, conferences and community events.

Babe’s Chicken will open this fall in downtown's Center Street Station, a $30 million mixed-use project on North Center Street.

A Mellow Mushroom location is being planned for Center Street Station.

Committed to the Champion Arlington Economic Development Strategy for our successful future.