Chamber Hosted Successful Annual Meeting
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- 2009 DRC Chairman of the Board, Bob Best, presents the 2009 Chairman’s Award to Ernst & Young’s Clint McDonnough.
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- Amb. James C. Oberwetter, David R. Corrigan and Robert W. Best following the presentation to the outgoing Chairman.
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- Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, Amb. James C. Oberwetter, David R. Corrigan and Robert W. Best pose for a photo op following the luncheon.
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.
A Letter From DRC Chairman Best and President Oberwetter
Dear Chamber Members and Strategic Partners:
A year ago we reported that the Chamber’s 100th year was going to be a very special one, both challenging and productive – and it was. From a well received centennial celebration to important successes in matters of public policy and economic development, your Chamber helped set the stage for future growth.
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