DFW report card: 26,000 new jobs created
Nearly 26,000 new direct and indirect jobs were recruited to the region in 2004 through the efforts of the Chamber's economic development team. Over $1 billion in economic impact will be generated as a result of recruiting companies and jobs.
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Tom Baker recognized with Chairman’s Award
Tom Baker, chairman and chief executive officer of TXU Electric Delivery, received the Greater Dallas Chamber’s Chairman’s Award at the Chamber’s annual meeting last month.
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TBC tackles security concerns in forum
The Chamber’s Technology Business Council will present its quarterly issues forum, “Addressing Cyber Threats of the 21st Century,” Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the Hotel Adolphus.
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Travelocity CEO to speak at Women’s Leader Series
The Chamber’s Distinguished Women’s Leaders Lecture Series will host Michelle Peluso, president and CEO of Travelocity, on Feb. 17. The luncheon is set for Thursday, Feb.17, at the Westin Galleria Hotel, located at 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, 75240. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the program will commence at noon.
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DFW Airport’s International Capital Development Projects completed
DFW Airport has invested $2.7 billion in its five-year Capital Development Program (CDP), which includes the two million-square foot international Terminal D with an integrated Grand Hyatt Hotel scheduled to open in July and the world's largest airport high-speed train, Skylink. Airfield, roadway and support projects to help maintain the entire airport infrastructure make up the rest of the program. The CDP is expected to generate an estimated $34 billion impact on the North Texas economy and create 77,000 new jobs during the next 15 years.
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Texas facing ‘perfect storm’ in healthcare costs
In Texas today, 1,000 children will be born, half of them Hispanic. The state faces rapidly changing demographics and an epidemic of obesity, setting the stage for major problems in healthcare costs.
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Early childhood education - a key to our future
How do we ensure that all children are prepared for entry into school? What are the keys to student success in education? Does childcare really impact student learning? Why should the business community be concerned with early childhood education as a preparation for our future workforce?
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Tech Visionary sponsorship available to small companies
The Chamber’s Technology Business Council has announced a new level of sponsorship for small companies—the Tech Visionary.
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Business leaders needed to coach school principals
The Chamber’s Executive Coaching Program builds relationships between the business sector and public schools by pairing principals with business executives who serve as mentors.
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U.S.-China visa rules eased in time for Chamber mission
The Chamber’s trade mission to China in March will find business and travel easier, thanks to relaxed visa requirements between the two countries.
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Job Connections- The New Career Connections
Many of you are familiar with the Chamber’s Career Connections Program, well it has a new name and a new face. Job Connections is the name and Keith Scott, President of KAS Consulting will be running the show. The program will be formatted exactly the same as Career Connections was, however the events will occur approximately every other month instead of monthly. This is a free event for chamber members and is now open to prospective Chamber members for $10.00. Job Connections events are planned for: Feb. 8, March 2, May 10, Aug. 9, Sept. 20 and Nov. 8.
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New Chamber directory, guides hot off the presses
Fresh from the printer, four new Chamber publications cover membership, technology, economic development, and relocation. And there’s a free city map too.
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