Category Archives: Small Business Friendly Programming
Facebook Small Business Boost Tour Comes to Dallas
On Friday, we co-hosted a Facebook Small Business Boost event with the U.S. Chamber, the National Federation of Independent Business and Facebook at the Addison Convention Center. The event, part of a national tour to increase awareness of the power of Facebook for small … Continue reading
Facebook, NFIB, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Bring Free Facebook Marketing Seminar to North Texas Small Businesses
Update: Both seminars are full. Friday, May 25, Reps. Pete Sessions (R, TX-32) and Kenny Marchant (R, TX-24) will join representatives from Facebook to present two free seminars to North Texas small business owners on how to leverage the world’s … Continue reading
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Small Businesses Are Big Business In North Texas
By John McCarley, The Social Media Guy Yesterday, the Small Business Advisory Committee heard from three guests on issues important to small businesses; Texas Representative Kenneth Sheets, John Wood, North Texas regional director for Senator John Cornyn and John Gonzales, … Continue reading
Membership ROI: Make the Most of Your DRC Membership
posted by: Kelle Marsalis, Director of Member Services and Small Business Programs Just over a year ago I joined a new gym. Last month, as my renewal date came up, I found myself wondering “am I getting a good return … Continue reading
Pro-innovation, capital formation bills head to President Obama’s desk
By Sarah Carabias-Rush The JOBS Act bill was voted on today in the U.S. House of Representatives and passed 380-41. The bill has now passed through both houses and will go to the president’s office for signature. President Obama is expected … Continue reading
Pro-innovation, capital formation bills advance out of U.S. Senate, Head back to the House
By Sarah Carabias-Rush Yesterday, March 22nd, the U.S. Senate voted 73-26 to advance the JOBS Act bills. The Senate added one amendment to the bill, thus sending it back to the House for reconsideration next week before heading to the … 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
Five Questions With Virgin America CEO, David Cush
By: Kelle Marsalis, Director, Small Business Programs & Member Services David Cush, President & CEO of Virgin America, will headline the DRC’s Small Business Speaker Series next week in Dallas. Cush will discuss his success with the company over the … Continue reading
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Welcome 2012 from Vince E. Puente, Chair, Small Business Advisory Committee
The Dallas Regional Chamber wants you to know… you belong here! The new year is in full swing and as a small business owner, the Dallas Regional Chamber can help you keep your professional resolutions and reach your business goals. … 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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