Argyle Business Association reports membership surge to 210, invites MDD to Oct. 31 ‘Big Bash’

Lynn Seiden, CEO of the Argyle Business Association, told the Argyle Municipal Development District during the meeting’s open forum that the organization grew to about 210 paid members after roughly seven and a half months in operation and invited district members to a celebration luncheon Oct. 31 at Mardi B’s.

Seiden said the association is “a place where they can grow their businesses, learn from each other, lift each other up,” and cited examples of members expanding or selling businesses as evidence of impact. She described regular meetings that include town updates from officials and said six members upgraded membership levels in the previous seven days, from a bronze tier at $450 to a platinum tier at $3,000.

The association is planning a midday “Big Bash” on Oct. 31 with keynote speaker Marty B. Seiden said the group is discussing space needs as attendance at weekly meetings has outgrown current meeting rooms and that staff are exploring potential venues; she also described plans for more training, “lunch and learns,” and a small business conference tentatively planned for next June.

At the meeting a board member asked Seiden for a six‑month outlook; she said the group is debating whether to cap membership or expand meeting capacity, and that a larger location may be more important than adding members immediately. Seiden also noted the Town of Argyle’s regular attendance at association meetings provides direct access for members to town officials.

Seiden closed by inviting MDD members to the Oct. 31 luncheon and offering to answer follow‑up questions.

The comments were delivered during the MDD’s open forum; no formal action was taken by the district on the association’s report.