Category Archives: Business Information and Research
Economic Development Update
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 … Continue reading
Guest Blog: A New Source of Jobs for North Texas
Written By: Lane Sorgen, General Manager, South Central District, Microsoft Corp. One of the biggest job generators for North Texas is a resource that we can’t really touch or even see—but when we reach for it, dollars start pouring into … Continue reading
Exports Boost DFW’s Economic Competitiveness
U.S. exports are helping drive the U.S. economy out of the Great Recession according to a Brookings Institution report released on Thursday. Sales of U.S. goods to foreign markets grew by more than 11% from 2009-2010 – the largest increase … Continue reading
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Economic Development Update
Posted by: Erica Flores, Economic Development 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 … Continue reading
DRC Board of Advisors Business Perspective Survey
On February 10, 2012 the Dallas Regional Chamber held its first Board of Advisors event of the year. The Board of Advisors program was developed to provide select members an opportunity to participate in issues and initiatives of the DRC, … Continue reading
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The DRC Celebrates another Successful State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase
Posted by: Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development On Friday, December 2nd, the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Innovation & Technology Council hosted its 11th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase at the Irving Convention Center, featuring … Continue reading
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Calling All Member CIO’s and CTO’s: We Want You!
Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development On December 2nd, Ford Research & Innovation’s Chief Technical Officer and VP, Paul Mascarenas will host a private members-only CIO Roundtable to discuss how Ford keeps pace with consumer technology as well as … Continue reading
Explaining the California Business Exodus and What That Means for Texas
Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development Earlier this week, Mike Rosa, VP Economic Development, and I had the pleasure of visiting the Los Angeles area to meet with a few companies interested in relocating to the Dallas region. While … Continue reading
INNOVATION: Steve Fluckiger, Jones Day
Steve Fluckiger, Partner with Jones Day and Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Life Science Council shares his personal connection with innovation. Tell us what innovation means to you in the comments below or click here to access our micro-site … Continue reading
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