HIGHLIGHTS
CHEVROLET SURBURBAN BRINGS HOLLYWOOD AWARD HOME
In June , 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 Arlington ’ s Entertainment District , between Globe Life Field and AT & T Stadium . Chevrolet chose the location to celebrate the Suburban ’ s footprint in the city and its enduring popularity with Texas customers .
“ The Suburban is truly a staple in both Texas and Hollywood , and the City of Arlington is honored to play a role in recognizing the Suburban today at Texas Live ! and every day at the GM Arlington Assembly plant ,” Williams said . “ We ’ re also proud to proclaim today , June 21 , ‘ Suburban Day ’ to recognize the Suburban ’ s continuing legacy in Texas , Hollywood and around the world .”
The Award of Excellence star recognizes the Suburban ’ s robust acting career , appearing in more than 1,750 film and TV series . The Suburban is Hollywood ’ s longest working actor and an icon on the Hollywood scene . The Suburban is a one-of-a-kind character actor with its own persona . Its career in Hollywood began in 1952 , when it first appeared on the silver screen .
“ 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 .
The Arlington Assembly Plant has produced over 12 million vehicles since production began . Today , it produces the segment-leading Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban for 33 countries around the world . The 5,677 employees who assemble these vehicles make the vehicle ’ s Hollywood career possible .
THE AMERICAN DREAM STORY : LEGAL DRAFT BEER COMPANY
“ It started with a dangerous combination of time on my hands , interest in the subject matter and just the audacity to think we could pull it off .” That ’ s how Legal Draft Beer Co . owner and founder Greg McCarthy describes the origins of his Arlington brewery .
McCarthy was spending time with his now-business partner when the idea to open a brewery came up . He says they quickly agreed , raised a glass to the idea and Legal Draft Beer Co . was born .
The name came from McCarthy ’ s past career as an attorney . And while the new job comes with great perks , building a brand is a challenge all its own .
“ I work easily twice as many hours as I ever did practicing law ,” McCarthy said . “ Even though I ’ m tired when I go to bed , I ’ m ready to get up the next morning and go to work .”
Legal Draft was one of the first businesses to move into Downtown ’ s Urban Union neighborhood and has played a significant role in its growth . “ There was a lot of pent-up desire for a place like this . A cool , comfortable place ,” McCarthy said .