Monthly Archives: September 2009

Joint Meeting for our Environment, Transportation and Water Committees

The Dallas Regional Chamber hosted a Joint Meeting for our Environment, Transportation and Water Committees this morning for our members.  These issues are crucial to our region’s long-term success as we deal with projected population growth over the coming years. … Continue reading

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Dallas Regional Chamber launches new Navigating Global Risk Series

As I am wrapping up my participation in this week’s CoreNet Global Summit in Brussels, I would like to take a moment to share some thoughts discussed and announce a related initiative my team is preparing to launch. European economists … Continue reading

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Filed under Economic Development, International Business

Dallas Regional Chamber Staff in China working to attract business investments to Dallas

The Dallas Regional Chamber is on the prowl in the international marketplace.  Turns out, as many of us already know, that the work ahead of us is significant.  How many of our readers have heard of Xiamen, China?  Not many I’m … Continue reading

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Filed under Economic Development, International Business

Dallas Regional Chamber Supports Mayor Leppert’s Visionary Plan to Attract Businesses to Dallas

As reported  by Bloomberg and Dallas Morning News Mayor Tom Leppert will unveil details of the new relocation initative BoldMove, at the annual State of the City luncheon today.  The Chamber is delighted to be participating with Mayor Leppert , DowntownDallas … Continue reading

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Filed under Economic Development

International Business Achievement Awards Small to Mid-Size Award Application Deadline TOMORROW

The Dallas Regional Chamber’s International Business Council announces that its highly sought after International Business Achievement Award’s Small to Mid-Size Award application deadline is tomorrow, September 15th. The Award will be presented at the 14th Annual International Business Achievement Awards … Continue reading

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Filed under International Business

Dallas Tops Forbes list for best place to earn a living

It’s a good way to start off the post-Labor Day holiday. Forbes magazine names Dallas the number one city in the United States in which to earn a living. In a featured story Forbes says when taking into account the … Continue reading

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Preparing for the Flu – Guidance for Business

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 – 2010 Influenza Season CDC is releasing new guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 … Continue reading

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Filed under Healthcare

Dallas Regional Chamber works with GKN Aerostructures North America on HQ move

GKN Aerostructures North America, a division of GKN plc, has selected Irving, Texas for their North American headquarters.  The Dallas Regional Chamber worked directly with the executive team to coordinate their examination of the region.  The executive team will occupy … Continue reading

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Chamber Hosts Successful Texas on Top of Cancer Research Forum

Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas Executive Director Briefs Dallas/Fort Worth Executives at the Texas on Top of Cancer Research Forum The Dallas Regional Chamber’s Technology Business Council hosted the Texas on Top of Cancer Research Issue Forum on August … Continue reading

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