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Wednesday, March 1, 2006 March 2006  
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TOPICS
Economic Development
Education & Workforce Development
Government Relations
Health & Human Services
International Business Development
Leadership Development
Networking
Research
Technology & Life Sciences
Women's Business Development
Snapshot Spotlight
From the Board Room
Leading By Example
CONTENTS
Let the voters decide
It's official: DFW top-rated for expansion, sales
Annual forum to take an in-depth look at regional development
Now seeking nominations for 2006 Athena Award
Greater Dallas Chamber to host U.S.-China issues forum
New Mercantile project-it's what's for breakfast
The Greater Dallas Chamber brings you three foreign officials and dignitaries in March
Leadership Dallas alumni lead many non-profit groups
Resource Campaign launched with goal of $325,000
Plagued by many problems, healthcare's health at risk
Chamber web page now linked to education opportunities
New office, industrial guides now available online
Weighty issue: town meeting to tackle DFW obesity
"Power exchange: how to boost accountability and performance in today's workforce"
Three new publications loaded with business information
BioDFW names Dr. Yorio as new board member
CIOs and CTOs find answers at tech forums
Top executives to learn about latest cyber threats
"Business After Hours Tabletop Expo" gets a jumpstart on the New Year
Free luncheon with a business delegation from Jiaxing, China!
"Four more years - not a political slogan - an educational goal!"
From the Boardroom
Leading By Example
Snapshot Spotlight
Let the voters decide
This op-ed was printed in The Dallas Morning News on February 28, 2006 By Tom Baker and John Ware, Co-Chairmen, Greater Dallas Chamber Bond Program Task Force.
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It's official: DFW top-rated for expansion, sales
The Dallas/Fort Worth region has earned high marks from two leading industry publications. Expansion Management (EM) magazine, named Dallas/Fort Worth one of the hottest areas for corporate relocations and expansions in its January issue. EM surveyed leading site location consultants to determine which cities their clients found most appealing for relocation and expansion. Cities were rated on business climate, work force quality, operating costs, incentive programs, and the ease of working with economic development staff and local officials.
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Annual forum to take an in-depth look at regional development
Regional outlooks, agency projects, impending challenges in the design and construction industries - these and more timely topics will be presented in depth at the Chamber's 7th annual Public Sector Design and Construction Forum on March 21. Luncheon Keynote: "The Emerald Bracelet."
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Now seeking nominations for 2006 Athena Award
The Greater Dallas Chamber will honor one of Dallas' many accomplished businesswomen with the Athena Award at the 2006 Women's Business Conference luncheon Sept. 21 at the Adam's Mark Hotel-Dallas. The 2006 award will be sponsored by Chase.
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Greater Dallas Chamber to host U.S.-China issues forum
The Greater Dallas Chamber will host U.S.-China Issues Forum on April 12th. This half-day conference will feature 2 keynote addresses, an introductory presentation, panel discussions and case studies that will address the practical strategies for engaging the Chinese in business.
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New Mercantile project-it's what's for breakfast
Renovation of the Mercantile Bank complex downtown is already under way. The project, a public-private partnership, will be profiled at the Chamber's Leadership Breakfast this month.
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The Greater Dallas Chamber brings you three foreign officials and dignitaries in March
Expand your company's exposure in international markets and learn about opportunities directly from officials at the highest levels - Ambassadors, Foreign Ministers and Consuls. This March, two of our guests represent member countries in the European Union. Recently, trade and investment relationships between these countries have reached the trillions of dollars. In addition to the EU, our third dignitary comes to us from Israel, one of the United States' strongest trading partners in the Middle East.
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Leadership Dallas alumni lead many non-profit groups
For 30 years, alumni of the Chamber's Leadership Dallas program have given back to the community. Many have risen to the top ranks of local non-profit organizations.
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Resource Campaign launched with goal of $325,000
The annual Chamber Resource Campaign is under way with a goal of $325,000 to support the Chamber's program of work.
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