May Economic Update Brings Mixed Reviews on Current Performance
Greater Dallas Chamber board member John Ware, President and CEO of 21st Century Group LLC, moderated a discussion of 2005 economic performance with four local economists at the Chamber’s May Economic Update. The panelists benchmarked current performance against Economy.com’s projections for 2005 at the national, state and local levels. With varying insights and perspectives, the discussion produced mixed reviews of current and anticipated performance for the nation, state and local area.
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Three California companies adding 700 jobs in DFW
Fluor Corporation, one of the world's largest publicly owned engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services organizations, has announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from southern California to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The move is expected to add approximately 170 jobs to the region. The Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce Economic Development team is supporting Fluor as they examine the region.
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Soward heads speakers at environmental seminar
Commissioner Larry Soward of the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will be the Chamber’s luncheon keynote speaker at its 2005 Environmental Seminar this month.
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Dewhurst to deliver Legislative “wrap-up” on issues addressed during the 79th Legislative session
The Texas Legislature adjourned “sine die” on May 30. Join us on June 16th as Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst addresses highlights of business concerns tackled these past 5 months.
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Survey to analyze Dallas labor market needs
WorkSource for Dallas County, the local workforce board serving area employers and job seekers, is undertaking an employer survey on the Dallas County labor market. The survey is available online at www.Wadley-Donovan.com/DallasCountySurvey.com.
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Technology Business Council raises DFW's tech profile
The Chamber’s Technology Business Council is in its fifth year raising the profile of DFW as a leading technology/life sciences center worldwide.
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Influential leaders address opportunity at Innovation & Investment Forum
The Chamber’s Technology Business Council and TECH Fort Worth will jointly host the Innovation and Investment Forum this month. The forum will bring together technology and biotechnology entrepreneurs, investors and academics from throughout the region.
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U.S. Senator Cornyn to Address Chamber Members
On July 6, Chamber members will have a rare opportunity to hear from U.S. Senator John Cornyn as he shares with business leaders his thoughts on key issues in Washington.
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Chamber supports trade, travel links to Mexico
Chamber representatives attended Hemispheria, an annual international summit aimed at North American mayors, and celebrated American Airlines’ expansion of direct airline service to the city of Chihuahua.
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Suggestions needed for directors’ nominating committee
Thursday, June 30 is the deadline to suggest new members for the Directors’ Nominating Committee of the Chamber. The group meets once a year to recommend new directors to fill vacant positions on the Chamber’s board of directors.
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