Author Archives: Dallas Regional Chamber
It’s Madness, I tell you! MADNESS!
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications Social Madness has taken over the web as over 130 companies from across the region compete in the Dallas Business Journal’s Social Madness social media competition, working to increase their presence across social media … Continue reading
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What is Michael Meadows’ “Must See” at the Dallas Zoo?
Kelle Marsalis, Director, Member Services & Small Business Programs Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Koala Bears to be exact, even though they are not actually bears, Michael Meadows, President & CEO of the Dallas Zoological Society is excited … Continue reading
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Rep. Dan Branch and Microsoft’s CIO Address Education Policy Committee
By Fred Guerra, Director, Public Policy & Education The Chamber’s Education Policy Committee met on May 29 at the Microsoft Corporation Office in Irving, Texas and heard remarks from Chairman Dan Branch, Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Higher … Continue reading
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Facebook Small Business Boost Tour Comes to Dallas
On Friday, we co-hosted a Facebook Small Business Boost event with the U.S. Chamber, the National Federation of Independent Business and Facebook at the Addison Convention Center. The event, part of a national tour to increase awareness of the power of Facebook for small … Continue reading
Happy Memorial Day
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications This weekend, families and friends will gather for good food and good times at cookouts, parades and festivals in honor of Memorial Day. As we grill up the perfect burgers and laugh with friends, … Continue reading
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Greatbatch Inc. Relocates Global Headquarters to Frisco
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications Medical manufacturing company Greatbatch Inc. Greatbatch Inc. Latest from The Business Journals Greatbatch moving corporate HQ to TexasSmall businesses line up for SBA matchmaker eventNet income drops 63 percent at Greatbatch Inc. Follow this … Continue reading
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Make Your Voice Heard: Vote in the 2012 Primaries May 29
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications The election season will heat up Tuesday, May 29, as citizens take to the polls to vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries for the presidential races, Legislature, judgeships and county commissioners. For more … Continue reading
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What woman has shaped your life? ATHENA Award Applications Now Available
By Sarah Pendleton, Manager, Member Engagement Give back to the businesswoman who has given your career an extra push by nominating her for the nationally recognized 2012 ATHENA Award or the Young Professional Leadership ATHENA Award. ATHENA Awards recognize the … Continue reading
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Guest Blog: How Dallas is Going Global
By Alan Berube, Senior Fellow and Research Director at the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program Is Dallas a “global region?” It would sure seem that way. The region is the 6th largest metropolitan economy in the United States, and according … Continue reading
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Member Monday: Five Questions with Total Wine & More’s Bill Tice
Posted by: Jon Gilloon, Executive Membership Consultant I recently sat down with Bill Tice, the district manager for Total Wine & More, to learn what reenergizes him, his challenge to develop a strong online presence and how leadership at Total … Continue reading
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