Entries Tagged as ‘Chamber Communications’
May 17, 2010
What can your chamber do for you?
Pick up a copy of today’s Wall Street Journal, and you’ll see an article in the “Franchising” section explaining how a chamber membership affects consumer habits – and it’s all good. In the article, “Joining Local Chambers Can Provide a Big Boost,” author Julie Bennett interviews franchise owners and franchisees of all sizes regarding their experiences with [...]
April 7, 2010
Text of Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke speech to Chamber
On April 7, 2010 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernankee addressed over 1,500 Dallas Regional Chamber members and guests. Below is the text from his conversation with the audience: “This is a momentous time. During the past two and a half years, our nation has endured the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression, a [...]
March 23, 2010
Your feedback is needed!
The Chamber is in the process of conducting a strategic planning process to be completed mid-2010. We need your feedback! A web-based survey was emailed to the main contact of each of our member companies on Monday, March 22, 2010. If you are the main contact and did not receive the email and would like [...]
February 25, 2010
Chamber hosts luncheon for United States Senator John Cornyn
On Friday, February 19th the Dallas Regional Chamber was proud to host a luncheon for United States Senator John Cornyn. Over 200 business leaders from across North Texas were on hand to hear the Senator’s views on world events and the issues under consideration in Washington, DC.
January 28, 2010
Chamber Hosted Successful Annual Meeting
The Chamber’s Annual Meeting, on January 14th at the Fairmont Hotel, gathered the business leadership of the region to review the accomplishments of 2009 and to outline initiatives for the future. The meeting featured remarks by 2009 DRC Chairman of the Board, Robert W. Best, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Atmos Energy Corporation; 2010 [...]
January 7, 2010
A Letter From DRC Chairman Best and President Oberwetter
Dear Chamber Members and Strategic Partners: A year ago we reported that the Chamber’s 100th year was going to be a very special one, both challenging and productive – and it was. From a well received centennial celebration to important successes in matters of public policy and economic development, your Chamber helped set the stage [...]
November 13, 2009
Chamber Ends Year with Successful Orientation and Networker
Over 80 business professionals attended yesterday’s orientation and business after hours designed to educate new and current members about the Chamber’s value-added programs and initiatives, as well as, provide a forum for member’s to network and promote their products and services. As the area’s leading membership driven business organization, the Dallas Regional Chamber, continues to [...]
November 6, 2009
In Trying Times the Metroplex Sees Tremendous Economic Development Opportunities
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not all bad. The headlines referring to troubles in states such as California, Florida, New York and Nevada are endless, and a testament to a tremendous opportunity here in our area. Last week the Associated Press highlighted the strengths of the North Texas region, ”The AP Economic Stress Index — a score based on [...]
November 4, 2009
Dallas Regional Chamber Announces Finalists for the International Business Achievement Award in the Small to Mid-Size Business Category
The Dallas Regional Chamber today announces its finalists in the Small to Mid-Size Business Category for the International Business Achievement Awards. 2009 finalists are: Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP Cressman Tubular Design Duncan Miller Ullman HRsmart RBC Life Sciences Stewart Systems The nominees submitted extensive applications and were vetted through a judges panel of business executives in the [...]
