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The DRC Celebrates another Successful State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase

ericaflores — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:47:57 +0000

Posted by: Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development

Roundtable

On Friday, December 2nd, the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Innovation & Technology Council hosted its 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase at the Irving Convention Center, featuring keynote speaker Paul Mascarenas, Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of Ford Research & Innovation at Ford Motor Company.

Prior to the luncheon, Mascarenas hosted a private roundtable discussion with member CIO, CTO’s and VIP’s for a peer-to-peer discussion about the role of innovation in their industries and how to better leverage new technology to advance their organizations.

Innovation Showcase

Also prior to the luncheon was an exhibit hall featuring more than 50 booths showcasing innovative products and services which included an electric vehicle, the newest mobile gadgets, and even a company that created art from brain waves! The North Texas RCIC hosted 20 local companies for our Entrepreneurial Aisle!

During the luncheon, Mascarenas discussed how Ford Motor Company has utilized technology and innovation to further excel in the global marketplace and the challenges and opportunities the future holds for industry. Mascarenas said, “We have come to think of ourselves as a technology company – rather than simply a car company.”

Luncheon

Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of this event. We hope to see you all next year! A complete list of all exhibitors and event sponsors can be found www.dallaschamber.org/sot. Click here to view photos from this event.

Calling All Member CIO’s and CTO’s: We Want You!

ericaflores — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:19:58 +0000

Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development

On December 2^nd, 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 Ford’s research initiatives including: the cloud connected car, in-car health and wellness technologies and car-to-car communications.

The Dallas Regional Chamber invites all member-company Chief Information and Chief Technical Officers to participate in this exclusive event, being held in conjunction with our 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase on December 2^nd.

To request an invitation, please email Anakarina Pina at apina@dallaschamber.org and your RSVP will be confirmed. To learn more about the 11^th Annual State of Technology, including registration, please visit www.dallaschamber.org/sot.

About the CIO Roundtable
The CIO Symposium brings together chief technology executives for private, peer-to-peer, networking and educational programs. These invitation-only events feature high-profile executives addressing issues impacting the industry and the technology role within companies. Past topics have included: social media and its effect on the chief technology executive; innovation during uncertainty; and the five technology sectors that are driving the future. Approximately 70 executives attend each event and attendance is strictly limited to CIO, CTO and direct reports only. Companies in attendance have included Microsoft, AT&T, Mary Kay, Siemens PLM Software, and 7-Eleven. This program is hosted by the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Innovation & Technology Council.

INNOVATION: Steve Fluckiger, Jones Day

ericaflores — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

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 and enter for a chance to win two tickets to attend the 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase on December 2, 2011 at the Irving Convention Center.

INNOVATION: Ed Bowman, SOURCECORP

ericaflores — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:30:23 +0000

Innovation & Technology Council member Ed Bowman, President and CEO of SOURCECORP explains his idea of innovation.

What does innovation mean to you? Tell us your definition in the comments below or click here to access our micro-site and enter for a chance to win two tickets to attend the 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase.

INNOVATION: Yi Zhao, Huawei USA

ericaflores — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:30:17 +0000

Innovation & Technology Council Co-Chair and Vice President of Huawei USA, Yi Zhao explains how his company utilizes “customer centric innovation” as a business tool.

Click here to tell us what innovation means to you and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win two tickets to attend the 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase on December 2, 2011 featuring the CTO and VP of Ford Research & Innovation, Paul Mascarenas.

INNOVATION: John Antos, Value Creation Group, Inc.

ericaflores — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:30:55 +0000

John Antos, President of Value Creation Group, Inc. and active angel investor explains the importance of innovation as it relates to the business ecosystem.

What Does Innovation Mean to You? Tell us your definition in the comments below or click here to access our micro-site and enter for a chance to win two tickets to attend the 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase on December 2, 2011 at the Irving Convention Center.

INNOVATION: Cindy Thyfault, Westar Trade Resources

ericaflores — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:30:52 +0000

We asked you to answer the question: “What Does Innovation Mean to You?” In today’s installment, you’ll hear from longtime member of the Innovation & Technology Council, Cindy Thyfault. Cindy is the Founder & CEO of Westar Trade Resources.

Tell us your definition in the comments below or click here to access our micro-site and enter for a chance to win two tickets to attend the 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase on December 2, 2011 at the Irving Convention Center.

Announcing 2011 Dallas Regional Momentum Awards Recipients!

ericaflores — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:59:56 +0000

The Momentum Dallas Awards recognize companies, organizations or projects that have created positive economic momentum in the Dallas region. This premiere business event is expected to draw an audience of 600 key regional and national corporate executives, economic development partners and legislative leaders.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011 RECIPIENTS:

Corporate Headquarters Location:
MoneyGram

Corporate Facility Location:
USAA

Job Growth:
TriQuint Semiconductor – Texas

Community Catalyst:
Perot Museum of Nature & Science and
North Oak Cliff Commercial & Neighborhood Revitalization -
(Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce)

Innovation Catalyst:
North Texas Regional Center for Innovation & Commercialization (RCIC)

Global Catalyst:
Qantas Airways LTD and
Texas Instruments – RFAB

The award recipients will be honored during a luncheon at The Fairmont Dallas on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Citi and Holmes Murphy & Associates sponsor this year’s awards luncheon. This year’s keynote is by Nicole G. Small, CEO of the Museum of Nature & Science and Forrest E.Hoglund, Chairman, Museum of Nature & Science Expansion Capital Campaign. The Museum of Nature & Science is a 2011 Community Catalyst award recipient.

To read the full press release announcing the 2011 recipients, click here. To learn more about the Dallas Regional Momentum Awards, visit www.dallaschamber.org/events or contact Erica Flores at (214) 712-1921.

INNOVATION: Yoram Solomon, Interphase Corporation

ericaflores — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:30:15 +0000

We asked you to answer the question: “What Does Innovation Mean to You?” Click the video below to hear from Dr. Yoram Solomon, Vice President of Corporate Strategy
and Business Development at Interphase Corporation as he defines what innovation means to him and his business.

Innovation: Sudipta Bhattacharya, Invensys Operations Management

Dallas Regional Chamber — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:01:43 +0000

Last week, we asked you to answer the following question: “What Does Innovation Mean to You?” In the coming weeks, you’ll hear from members of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Innovation & Technology Council as they offer their definition of Innovation.

Click the video below to hear from Sudipta Bhattacharya, CEO & President, Invensys Operations Management and 2011 co-chair of the Innovation & Technology Council as he defines what innovation means to him and his business. Tell us your definition in the comments below or click here to access our micro-site and enter for a chance to win two tickets to attend the 11^th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase.