Author Archives: Dallas Regional Chamber

Facebook, NFIB, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Bring Free Facebook Marketing Seminar to North Texas Small Businesses

Update: Both seminars are full. Friday, May 25, Reps. Pete Sessions (R, TX-32) and Kenny Marchant (R, TX-24) will join representatives from Facebook to present two free seminars to North Texas small business owners on how to leverage the world’s … Continue reading

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Five Questions with Anthony Boccanfuso, Innovation and Higher Education Luncheon Speaker

By Lanet Greenhaw, Director, Education Are you interested in understanding how a successful innovation ecosystem of university and industry collaborations can benefit our north Texas region?  Register now for the May 31 Innovation and Higher Education Luncheon: Partners for Growth … Continue reading

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Leadership Dallas Alumni Tour the new Parkland

By Julie Tanner, Director, Leadership Leadership Dallas Alumni were among the first in the city to tour the new Parkland campus and hear from “the man with the plan”, Walter Jones, Jr., AIA, Sr. Vice President of Facilities Planning.   The … Continue reading

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Member Monday: Five Questions About Expense Reduction with Provista

We recently sat down with Sonny Hare, director of business development for Provista, a new chamber member, to better understand expense reduction for all sized companies.  Right now, most business owners and CEO’s are looking for ways to cut costs, without … Continue reading

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Dallas Votes to End Status Quo at Dallas ISD

By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications This weekend, the people of Dallas voted to end status quo politics at Dallas ISD by electing three progressive leaders to the board of trustees.   Congratulations to Trustee Bernadette Nutall and Trustees-Elect Dan Micciche … Continue reading

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Make your Voice Heard: Vote May 12!

By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications This Saturday, May 12, seats in Dallas ISD Board of Trustee in Districts 1, 3 and 9 are up for election. A number of municipal and school board elections are occurring throughout the region … Continue reading

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Welcome to Richardson, Inogen

By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications Inogen, Inc., a California-based manufacturer and accredited homecare provider of oxygen therapy equipment and services, has announced that it has signed a lease for 31,204 square feet of space in Richardson’s Cardinal Park complex … Continue reading

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Leadership Dallas Class of 2012 Donates Time, Money to Vickery Meadow Learning Center

By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications A true leader isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, and the 2012 Class of Leadership Dallas is no exception. The 2012 class raised $60,000, including $30,000 in donated … Continue reading

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Texas #1 for Business by Chief Executive Magazine

By John McCarley, Social Media Guy For the eighth year in a row, Texas takes first place as the “Best State for Business” by Chief Executive Magazine. The magazine surveyed 650 CEO’s in 3 areas, taxation & regulation, workforce quality … Continue reading

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Five Questions with Yolanda Montes of Envision Imaging

By Caylon Miller, Membership Specialist I recently sat down with Yolanda Montes, the Center Manager at Envision Imaging’s Dallas location to learn more about the center and the services they offer.  After speaking with her, I have a clear image … Continue reading

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