Record Dallas Bond Package on Nov. 7 Ballot
In addition to the many offices at the federal, state and local level that will be decided in the November 7 elections, the Dallas City Council has placed the largest Capital Bond Program in the city's history on the ballot. The Greater Dallas Chamber strongly supports this package.
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Momentum Award finalists named; reception is Oct. 26
Sixteen companies have been named finalists for the Greater Dallas Chamber's annual Momentum Awards. Established in 2003, the awards celebrate companies that have experienced job growth and are making a positive economic impact on the region.
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Young Professionals offer three corporate membership levels
In one year, the Young Professionals organization has grown from 22 up-and-coming leaders to more than 190 members.
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Chamber VP Venable selected for business mission to India
Sharon Venable, the Chamber's vice president of International and Technology Business Development, has been selected as one of two representatives from the North Texas area for a U.S. business mission to India next month.
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Fiji names Robert Hayes Honorary Consul in Dallas
The Greater Dallas Chamber looks forward to working with Mr. Hayes in his new capacity as Fiji’s diplomatic representative in DFW. Last month, the Republic of the Fiji Islands named Robert (Bob) Hayes honorary consul in Dallas.
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Chamber, companies to help employees keep teens drug-free
The Chamber has partnered with the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to provide its members with access to free drug prevention resources that can help working parents and other concerned adults keep America's youth healthy and drug-free.
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State of Technology luncheon will unveil the future Nov. 2
The Regional Technology Business Council (TBC) is gearing up to host its sixth annual State of Technology Luncheon, "Unveiling the Future," early next month.
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DFW-Beijing air route would mean $180 million for area
If American Airlines is awarded a direct flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Beijing, China, some $180 million will be added to the DFW and Texas economy. There are four applicants for a new U.S.-China air connection, but the U.S. Department of Transportation will award only one route.
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Commissioner Neeley to focus on new state education initiatives
In an effort to keep up with the growing demands of a global economy for a more qualified workforce, Texas leaders have focused on education changes to enhance achievement in schools. These initiatives have been a top focus for Commissioner of Education, Dr. Shirley Neeley, who will provide an update on November 6 at the annual Commissioner of Education Luncheon.
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Perryman Economic Conference to take pulse of Metroplex
With tensions brimming throughout the world, energy markets in turmoil, immigration and health care policies uncertain, and budget and trade deficits at high levels, the future of the economy is anything but clear. At the 23rd Annual Perryman Economic Outlook Conference, Dr. Ray Perryman will present his economic outlook for DFW and Texas on Thursday, Nov. 16.
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