Home Plate Update June 2017 | Page 10

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE T he Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies continue their commitment for Texas Live! to serve as a model project that will create maximum community benefits to the City of Arlington and its residents. The partnership previously announced its commitment to an unprecedented Community Benefits Plan that includes the creation of 3,025 new jobs, a 25 percent local minority business inclusion goal for the construction of the project, apprenticeships, local and diverse workforce hiring. It also includes community event bookings and the creation of a Community Advisory Committee. Comprised of representatives from the City, community and civic organizations, and college/universities, the 16-member Community Advisory Committee is providing advice and assistance with the implementation of the Texas Live! Community Benefits Plan. 10