Category Archives: Healthcare

The Dallas Children’s Health Summit

By Katherine Chandler, Program Coordinator, Industry Clusters Members of the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) recognize the significant impact that children’s health has on the region’s economic future. DRC members have become increasingly concerned particularly with the increasing cases of childhood obesity … Continue reading

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INNOVATION: Steve Fluckiger, Jones Day

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 … Continue reading

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INNOVATION: Ed Bowman, SOURCECORP

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 … Continue reading

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INNOVATION: John Antos, Value Creation Group, Inc.

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 … Continue reading

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INNOVATION: Cindy Thyfault, Westar Trade Resources

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 … Continue reading

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Announcing 2011 Dallas Regional Momentum Awards Recipients!

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 … Continue reading

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Baylor’s Donna Rice on Diabetes in North Texas

By: Donna Rice, President, Southern Sector Health Initiative, Baylor Health Care System Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the United States affecting an estimated 25.8 million people or 8.3% of the population and 27% of the population 65 … Continue reading

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INNOVATION: Yoram Solomon, Interphase Corporation

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 … Continue reading

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Interview with Jay Tydlaska, Founder and CEO or Magaw Medical

By Katherine Chandler, Program Coordinator, Industry Clusters KC: What does Magaw Medical do and how is it differentiated from its competition? What is your company’s mission? When was Magaw Medical founded and what was your role starting the project? JT: Magaw … Continue reading

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Dallas Hospital CEO Elected To National Association Board

By Fred Guerra, Director, Public Policy & Education In my opinion, North Texans are extremely fortunate to have several nationally recognized hospitals in the region. The citizens of the DFW area do not have to travel to other Texas cities … Continue reading

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