Category Archives: President’s Office
Another Continent Arrives at DFW International Airport
It’s not every day that DFW International Airport adds nonstop passenger service to a new continent, but starting this week Qantas Airways Ltd., Australia’s largest airline, begins its four times a week service from DFW to Australia. This is an … Continue reading
Filed under DFW, International Business, President's Office
Aussie Ambassador Sold on DFW, Mayor’s Presentation a big hit
Australian Ambassador to the US Kim Beazley said today that Qantas Airlines arrival at DFW Airport was important not just because it will be a hub for air service but because DFW is a hub of high tech innovation with … Continue reading
Filed under International Business, President's Office
Letter from the President: Support Public Education
I wanted to let you know about another important step the Chamber has taken to support public education. At the board meeting on Friday, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a statement calling on the Legislature to utilize a considerable … Continue reading
Filed under Chamber Communications, President's Office
Letter from the President: Governor Agrees to Use Rainy Day Fund
Breaking News, Governor Agrees to Use Rainy Day Fund The Legislature has begun to legislate and it is time for the voice of business to be heard. Very few in the business community want higher taxes and a predicted shortfall … Continue reading
Filed under President's Office
Chamber’s trip to Austin: Recap
Austin never knew what hit them last week, as several Board members and our President, Jim Oberwetter, met with the top state leaders to discuss key policy issues for the Chamber. With legislative agendas in hand, we made our way … Continue reading
Filed under Government Relations, President's Office
Mayor Leppert Announces Resignation
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert announced today that he will resign and leave office this Friday. Dallas Regional Chamber president and CEO James C. Oberwetter said, “Mayor Leppert proved to be a strong leader moving Dallas into top tier status in the … Continue reading
New census numbers prove statewide prosperity
The new census numbers, announced today, prove that Texas has policies in place to allow businesses to thrive and prosper. We anticipate that as business and corporate leaders outside of Texas see our state’s dramatic growth of nearly 21 percent … Continue reading
Dallas ISD – A Partnership to Succeed
The presentation of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Statement of Principles regarding Education before the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees today marks the beginning of an initiative to significantly help move the needle on student graduation rates and college and workforce … Continue reading
The Right Time and Place to Hold the Line on Property Taxes
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Filed under Economic Development, Government Relations, President's Office
