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Chevrolet Suburban's Award Of Excellence Star Installed In Arlington, Home To GM Arlington Assembly Plant
"There is no other character actor like the Chevy Suburban. It can fit into any type of role with ease."
June 29, 2021
The Chevrolet Suburban, assembled here in The American Dream City, is the first vehicle to earn an Award of Excellence star from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for its iconic role in film and television.
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The Award of Excellence star recognizes the Suburban’s robust acting career, which began in 1952 and includes appearances in more than 1,750 film and TV series. On June 21, Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President Rana Ghadban and General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant Executive Director Bill Kulhanek unveiled the star’s new permanent location in Entertainment District, between Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium.
“There is no other character actor like the Chevy Suburban. It can fit into any type of role with ease. When it arrives in a movie or TV series, it can instantly bring a feeling of significance, suspense or knowing the day is about to be saved,” said Ghadban. “We are excited to permanently place the Suburban’s Award of Excellence star in its home state of Texas. This marks the first Award of Excellence star outside of California and in the great state of Texas.”
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Arlington is proud to be home to the General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant, which has produced over 12 million vehicles since production began.
You can read more about the Suburban’s Award of Excellence Star in the latest Invest in Our Economy newsletter. This quarter’s publication also features stories on the $15 million relocation and expansion of P&H Casters, the American Dream Story of Legal Draft Beer Co. owner and founder Greg McCarthy and more business news happening across the city.
The Arlington City Council has identified “Invest in Our Economy” as one of five key priorities. This quarterly priority newsletter, which is produced in a digital format that allows readers to access videos and important links, highlights activities and projects that focus on quality infrastructure, a versatile workforce, transformative redevelopment and support a vibrant business community.
Features in this edition include:
• Chevrolet Suburban Brings Hollywood Award Home to Arlington
• The American Dream Story: Legal Draft Beer Company
• Arlington Businesses Can Request Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Events
• Comerica Call-Up Contest to Help Small Businesses
• P&H Casters Breaks Ground on $15 Million Industrial Facility
• By the Numbers: Hospitality Submarket Report
This press release was produced by the City of Arlington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
