By Erica Flores, Manager, Economic Development
While summer is winding down, the Chamber’s economic development group is gearing up for a busy fall. We’ve got a big office move, marketing trips, 2012 Dallas Regional Momentum Awards, Fall Welcome Reception, TechCrawl and a new employee. As always, we’re working hard to support the Dallas region’s economic growth. Read below to see what we’ve been up to.
The Blueprint for Prosperity Investors and DFW Marketing Team, hosted their 3rd Quarter meetings on September 5th. Jennifer Crane with True Partners Consulting provided both groups with an update on economic development trends, incentive practices as well as a look at industries on the move.
In mid-August, Jessica Heer presented to the Headquarters Recruitment Committee a draft company communications plan that will focus on recruiting targeted companies to the DFW region.
Mike Rosa, SVP of Economic Development, participated in the TexasOne Mission to Chicago earlier this month.
Mike Rosa and Jessica Heer, Managing Director of Economic Development, traveled to Atlanta with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce in early August, meeting with consultants, brokers and site selectors to market the Dallas/Fort Worth region for business location.
Nancy Davis and Duane Dankesreiter have been hard at work organizing our upcoming move to Lincoln Plaza this fall. A big thanks to our member for their gracious donations and support. The DRC is expecting to be in our new location by late-October.
The Dallas Regional Momentum Awards Powered by Blueprint for Prosperity will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Hilton Anatole. We received a record number of applications this year and are excited to announce the award recipients and keynote speaker on September 17th. This event will be held in conjunction with our Fall Welcome Reception which will celebrate companies and executives who have recently joined the Dallas area business community.
TechCrawl
TechCrawl was hosted August 29 at TCU in partnership with TCU, Tech Fort Worth, Startup Texas, Launch DFW, the MTBC, the Gravity Center, and the NTXRCIC. TechCrawl is a free networking event for entrepreneurs, investors, as supporters of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. To learn more visit www.innovatedfw.com.
TEAM NEWS
Tineciaa Harris, MSPH joined the Dallas Regional Chamber’s economic development team on August 20th. Tineciaa joins the team as a manager of economic development to support our industry recruitment initiatives. She holds two masters of science degrees, in both public health and biological sciences. Additionally, Tineciaa has worked not only as a medical technician in both emergency and hospital settings, but has also worked extensively in health research and marketing positions in university, policymaking and governmental setting. She is coming to Dallas by way of Mississippi. We excited to welcome her to the team and can’t wait to introduce you!
CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
“U.S. Commerce Department to Open Four Regional U.S. Patent Offices That Will Speed Up the Patent Process and Help American Businesses Innovate, Grow, and Create Jobs.” – U.S. Commerce Department, July 2012
For the First Time, USPTO Will Expand Operations Outside Washington, DC, to Dallas, Denver, and Silicon Valley, in Addition to Detroit.
“Extend Health Inc. Opens Second Center in Richardson; Plans to Hire 200 Employees, Bringing Local Total to 500+” D Healthcare Daily, July 2012
Extend Health Inc., which operates the country’s largest private Medicare exchange, has opened a second service center in Richardson. It plans to hire another 200 employees, bringing its total local jobs base to more than 500.
“San Diego Company to Build $225 Million Proton Therapy Center in Dallas” – D Magazine, July 2012
Advanced Particle Therapy is building a 100,000 square-foot, $225 million proton therapy center in Dallas. Construction will get under way in early 2013.
“UnitedHealth Group creates nearly 1,500 new jobs in Texas; including 800 at Connextions, in the Dallas Area” – Market Watch, June 2012
UnitedHealth Group, the nation’s leading health benefits and services company, announced today it is creating nearly 1,500 new jobs in Texas, expanding its already significant presence in the state.
“Healthpoint Biotherapeutics to create state-of-the-art cell sciences manufacturing facility in Fort Worth” – Company Press Release, June 2012
The new, state-of-the-art facilities will comprise 25,000 SF of manufacturing infrastructure, labs and clean room space for the production of cell-based therapies.
NEWS AND RANKINGS
32 DFW companies in top 1,000 of Inc. 5,000 list
Dallas Business Journal – Link
3 DFW towns make list of best cities in America (McKinney – 2nd, Allen – 13th, Mansfield – 28th)
Money Magazine – Link
8 DFW companies make the Inc. 500 list
Dallas Business Journal – Link
Dallas Ranks 4th in Forbes America’s Coolest Cities to Live
Forbes.com - Link
Global Trade Magazine names DFW one of the best for global trade. Ranked 11th of the top 50.
Dallas Business Journal – Link
SMU, University of Dallas lead DFW schools on Forbes list
Dallas Business Journal – Link
AT&T, 7-Eleven lead fastest-growing DFW retailers
Dallas Business Journal – Link
Texas ranked 2nd in Top States for Technology
CNBC – Link
Brookings Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Ranks 8th among high-demand H-1B visa areas
Dallas Morning News – Link
Texas Named America’s Top State for Business 2012
CNBC – Link
About the Dallas Regional Chamber Economic Development Group
The Dallas Regional Chamber’s Strategic Plan, launched in 2010, identifies the DRC’s primary role: economic development. Every DRC initiative will support the Dallas region’s economic growth, thus fulfilling our mission:
Together, we will lead the Dallas region to become the most economically prosperous region — and the most desirable place to live and work — in the United States.
The DRC’s economic development team works vigorously to help support that mission. Each month we’ll provide an update on these initiatives and projects that support our strategic plan goals.
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