Dallas Regional Chamber's Blog

Chamber hosts luncheon for United States Senator John Cornyn

Posted in Chamber Communications, Government Relations, Membership by jaybarksdale on February 25, 2010

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.

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Chamber Hosted Successful Orientation

Posted in Membership, Uncategorized by meevans on February 24, 2010

At last week’s member orientation, over 75 business professionals kicked off the new year learning how to take advantage of their partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber.  This interactive forum featured remarks by Chamber staff outlining our 2010 programs and initiatives, a review of the annual video which highlighted a year of accomplishments for the Dallas Regional Chamber and the North Texas business community, and an opportunity for members to make quality connections by promoting their products and services.

As the region’s premier business alliance, the chamber represents virtually every size and type of business in the DFW area.  Membership offers instant access to a network of nearly 2,500 businesses and their 600,000 employees.  We are dedicated to serving our members and their business needs through our sound public policy advocacy efforts, our focused economic development initiatives and our outstanding member services.

To find out how your business or organization can join the Chamber and be a part of the in-crowd, click here to submit a membership form.

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Chamber Hosted Successful Annual Meeting

Posted in Chamber Communications, Membership, President's Office by dallasregionalchamber on January 28, 2010

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 DRC Chairman of the Board, David R. Corrigan, President & CEO, Corrigan Investments Inc.; 2011 DRC Chairman elect, W. Mike Baggett, Chairman Emeritus, Winstead PC;   and  Ambassador James C. Oberwetter, President of the Dallas Regional Chamber.     

The annual video, which highlights a year of accomplishments for the Dallas Regional Chamber and the North Texas business community, was showcased. 

The 2009 Dallas Regional Chamber Chairman of the Board, Bob Best, presented the Chairman’s Award which is annually given to an outstanding individual who has actively contributed in supporting the Chamber and the community throughout the year.  The Chamber would like to congratulate the 2009 Chairman’s Award recipient, Clint McDonnough, Office Managing Partner for Ernst & Young LLP. In his role McDonnough serves as the face and voice of E&Y in the Dallas community.

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Chamber Ends Year with Successful Orientation and Networker

Posted in Chamber Communications, Membership, Uncategorized by dallasregionalchamber on November 13, 2009

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 promote prosperity through sound public policies, focused economic development, member education and engagement.  Our membership consists of approximately 3,000 businesses across twelve counties representing nearly 600,000 employees.  To find out how your business or organization can join the Chamber and be a part of the in-crowd, click here to submit a membership form.

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