Author Archives: Dallas Regional Chamber
Startups: Register for StartupDFW and Receive Thousands in Discounted Benefits
By Jeremy Vickers, Director, Innovation We announced a few weeks ago that Startup America Partnership is launching StartupDFW through the support of two local entrepreneurs and a dozen or so supporting organization. If you are a startup or growing small … Continue reading
Ideas are a Dime a Dozen: Evaluating an Idea for Business Potential
By Jeremy Vickers, Director, Innovation The past few months I’ve mulled over the idea of putting together what will eventually look like a book on starting a business. I believe there is a gap in the process of starting a … Continue reading
Member Spotlight: 5 Questions with Artizone Vice President Amber Dietrich
Posted by: Kelle Marsalis, Director of Member Services & Small Business Programs Are you a fan or artisan products but run out of time to travel to different shops and pick up your favorite things? The DRC has an answer! … Continue reading
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Member Spotlight: Southwest Search
By Tiffany Bryan, Membership Consultant My favorite part of Dallas is…the diversity of businesses. Southwest Search has been ranked BEST PLACES TO WORK by the DBJ. What special practices do you put in place to receive this honor? We reward … Continue reading
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Is The Texas Drought That Severe?
By Fred Guerra, Director, Public Policy & Education Texas Comptroller Report Provides the Answer In spite of recent rains across Texas, 95 % of the state remains in drought. This is the assessment made this week by Texas Comptroller Susan … Continue reading
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Friend Me, Like Me, Feature You
By Jennifer A. Schmiel, Vice President, Member Services “You belong here,” is a theme the Dallas Regional Chamber launched at its Annual Meeting to kick off 2012. And truly, every business, every person who wants to see the Dallas region … Continue reading
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Great things to come for innovation and healthcare: 2012 program of work
By Anakarina Pina, Manager, Healthcare and Innovation 2011 was an eventful year for our innovation and tech members, starting from re-branding the technology business council to Innovation and Technology Council; developing the mission and objectives that would foster an innovation ecosystem … Continue reading
What Qualities Are the Dallas ISD Trustees Looking for in the New Superintendent? Here’s the Position Profile
By Lanet Greenhaw, Director of Education The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees has approved the District Superintendent Position Profile defining the qualities and characteristics important for the District’s next leader. The Profile is used to recruit and screen candidates. Here … Continue reading
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We Invite You to Breakfast on Valentine’s Day!
By Lanet Greenhaw, Director of Education What are you doing for breakfast on Valentine’s Day? Don’t miss your chance to join in a stimulating conversation on a current issue impacting education. Register now before Friday’s deadline to attend the first … Continue reading
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Leadership Dallas Class is Heavy on Responsibility
By Fred Halfpap, Leadership Dallas Class of 2012 I’m one of 53 people in the Leadership Dallas Class of 2012. Leadership Dallas is designed to engage leaders through education about the current state and needs of our community. On Friday February … Continue reading
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