Chambers, business groups oppose Blackwood, urge ‘no’ vote
Major chambers of commerce and business groups in Dallas, united in the Business Alliance for Good Government, are strongly against proposed changes in the Dallas City Charter and support defeat of the strong-mayor proposition.
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Trade mission to China results in virtual office, agreements
The Chamber’s recent trade mission to China resulted in a second virtual office, a trade/investment memorandum, a distributorship agreement and media coverage.
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Chamber continues to push DFW priorities in Austin
Air quality, transportation, economic development, health care, workers' compensation, school finance and higher education --- these issues are all on the table and are all very alive in Austin.
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CEO of Cadbury Schweppes UK to keynote IBAA awards
Todd Stitzer, chief executive officer of Cadbury Schweppes plc, will be the keynote speaker for the Greater Dallas Chamber’s 10th annual International Business Achievement Awards (IBAA) luncheon on September 14.
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DFW businesses can promote air quality during ozone season
Ozone season is on us again! There are many ways your company can address our region’s air quality challenges, and the Greater Dallas Chamber offers support, ideas and workable programs to improve air quality.
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Innovation and Investment Forum to draw entrepreneurs, investors
The Chamber's Technology Business Council and TECH Fort Worth will host the Innovation and Investment Forum from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on June 9th. This forum joins together technology and biotechnology entrepreneurs, investors and academics throughout the DFW region to educate and build awareness of regional resources that support entrepreneurial growth and to award SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Phase Zero funding to five winning applicants.
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DFW semiconductor firms open doors to top educators
Dallas-area semiconductor companies will open their doors for two weeks this summer so that 16 top AP Math and Science teachers can gain hands-on experience and see the future in technology.
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Weighty problem! Obesity becoming a U.S. epidemic
Dallas is getting a bad rap as the nation’s sixth fattest city, according to a men’s health magazine study. But this isn’t a problem unique to Dallas, or even Texas. The obesity epidemic is sweeping the nation.
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New study to outline jump-starting DFW’s bio-economy
The North Texas life sciences community is gearing up to hear the results of an exciting new study, “Bringing DFW to Life: Accelerating the Development of a Regional Bio-Economy.”
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BioDFW expresses region’s views at BIO legislative fly-in
In February, the Greater Dallas Chamber sent a BioDFW representative to the 2005 Legislative Bio Fly-In held in Washington DC, hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). BioDFW was one of several delegates attending the Fly-In on behalf of the State of Texas with the specific purpose of educating state and federal legislators on the importance of Small Business Innovation & Research funding requirements.
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Distinguished Women's Leader Lecture Series to feature Kristi Hubbard
The Greater Dallas Chamber’s Dallas Morning News Distinguished Women Leaders Lecture Series will host Kristi Hubbard, President of BeautiControl, Inc. The luncheon is on May 19th at Cityplace Conference Center.
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