Insurance service center to bring 80 jobs to DFW region
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. announced plans to locate a national service center in Dallas, bringing 80 new jobs to the area. The new center will house the company's direct sales and support functions, a centralized call center, and provide field support for remote employees. The company currently employs 180 at its Dallas offices.
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DFW's tech strengths promoted in 4-part marketing initiative
The Chamber's Regional Technology Business Council (TBC) is using a new four-pronged marketing campaign to promote the region's key technology and life sciences assets and resources.
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Trade mission to China helps link DFW, Chinese firms
The Chamber's trade and investment mission to China in May helped DFW companies pursue business opportunities in the world's fastest-growing economy.(Why a May event in a July newsletter?)
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Procurement luncheon links companies, bid opportunities
A record 70 executives from minority and women-owned companies learned about bid and request for proposal opportunities with Verizon and Verizon Wireless at the Chamber's procurement luncheon last month.
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Free Transit Rides and exciting prizes await commute-conscious drivers.
North Texas commuters can help reduce the region's air pollution by driving less, and they can earn the chance to win prizes for their efforts by reporting their activities.
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Executive Women's Roundtable serves up diverse programs
The Chamber's Executive Women's Roundtable (EWR) has reached the mid-year mark in its annual calendar of events. The first six months featured the group's annual retreat and programs on decision-making and the Dallas Arboretum.
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Effective strategies help combat soaring healthcare costs
With diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease on the rise, U.S. employers are looking for strategies to slow double-digit increases in healthcare costs.
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Young Professionals set field day for summer youth camp
The Young Professionals of Greater Dallas has planned a field day July 21 for the Salvation Army Youth Camp.
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Keynote Speaker Named for International Business Achievement Awards
The Greater Dallas Chamber is pleased to announce the keynote speaker of the 2006 International Business Achievement Awards: Juan Gonzalez Moreno. As CEO of Mission Foods, Mr. Gonzalez directs a worldwide leader in corn flour and tortilla production.
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North Texas Businesses Leaders in National Immigration Debate
The Chamber has been following the immigration reform debate in Congress for well over a year. A more restrictive immigration policy has tremendous potential consequences, especially for the technology and life sciences industry in North Texas as well as nationally. Meanwhile, the current immigration system has not proven sufficiently responsive to market demand. The cap for H-1B visas has already been exhausted for FY 2007, making this the eighth time in ten years that the cap was reached before the end of the fiscal year.
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Touching on Touchpoints – discover your touchpoints and maximize customer interaction
There are some companies that understand their customers and how to reach them effectively. Starbucks, for example, has executed this process perfectly. They have created a product where customers will wait in long lines and pay $5 for a cup of coffee. Obviously, it's not just about the coffee, but the whole experience. The Starbucks brand is made up of the store design, bean selection, barista personalities, etc. Like any successful company, they focus on all customer touch points.
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