Category Archives: Economic Development
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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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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Economic Development Update
By Erica Flores, Coordinator, 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 Dallas … Continue reading
Q&A With Local Golden Seeds Angel Investors
By Jeremy Vickers, Director, Innovation The Dallas Region has a growing angel investment community and female investors are on the rise! Golden Seeds has expanded to Dallas and now has 21 local women as members and investors in its $26 … Continue reading
Site Selection Magazine Names DRC Among Top Ten Economic Development Groups
By Amy Ramos, Managing Director, Communications Site Selection magazine, an economic development trade publication, recently named the Dallas Regional Chamber among the top 10 economic development groups in the nation. “We appreciate the recognition, and are proud of what the Chamber has … Continue reading
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Ideas are a Dime a Dozen: Business Structures
By Jeremy Vickers, Director, Innovation Ah, the ever exciting business structure discussion. Is there a business topic more exciting? Could watching paint dry draw a larger crowd than the intricacies of LLCs? Let’s attempt a somewhat more exciting and incredibly … Continue reading
President Obama signs JOBS Act into law
By Sarah Carabias-Rush On Thursday, April 5th surrounded by both Democrat and Republican lawmakers, President Obama signed the JOBS Act into law. These pro-innovation, pr0-capital formation bills are designed to make it easier for small businesses and entrepreneurs to gain … Continue reading
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
Ideas are a Dime a Dozen: Preparing for Launch
By Jeremy Vickers, Director, Innovation The prep work that goes into launching your business may be as exhaustive and frustrating as managing a startup. It is important to focus, stay organized and press forward. Onwards and upwards, as they say! … Continue reading
SBIR Programs Have Local and National Opportunities
By Sarah Zink, Director of Business Development at Tech Fort Worth Between small business and big opportunity, there is one important word – HOW. HOW is the bridge that spans the gap through agility and new perspectives. Large companies recognize … Continue reading
