US Defense Secretary Robert Gates to address Chamber May 3 - SOLD OUT
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates will discuss defense issues with Chamber members at a luncheon Thursday, May 3. The event is sold out but Chamber members may view it live on the Pentagon's news channel at www.pentagonchannel.mil.
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24 DFW companies make Fortune 500 list – DFW beats Houston (23)
The 2007 Fortune 500 list was released and included 24 companies from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Another 22 companies from the Dallas/Fort Worth area made the remainder of the Fortune 1000, also released.
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Healthcare for children, indigent high on lawmakers' to-do list
The Chamber and state legislators in Austin both place healthcare high on their priority list this session.
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Trinity River Project parkway strongly backed by Chamber
The Chamber has emphasized its support for the Trinity River Project, including Trinity Parkway, as recommended by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the North Texas Tollway Authority and by voters in 1998.
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Chamber forum to hear run-off candidates for Dallas mayor
The Chamber will host a candidate forum May 17 to hear from the two final contenders for Dallas mayor.
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US Census Bureau confirms: DFW tops 6 million residents
Population estimates released by the US Census Bureau in April show the DFW metro topping 6 million residents. The new data confirms earlier estimates by the Greater Dallas Chamber that the DFW region surpassed Philadelphia to become the fourth largest metro area in the nation in mid-2005.
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Election Day is Saturday, May 12th, Early voting begins Monday, April 30th
Don't forget vote on Saturday, May 12th or vote early beginning Monday, April 30th.
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Renew president's trade promotion authority, Chamber urges
The Chamber strongly supports the renewal of the Presidential Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and encourages Congress not to let the TPA lapse, leaving U.S. businesses and consumers at a global disadvantage.
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Limit on H1-B visas highlights need for immigration reform
H-1B visas for the 2008 fiscal year ran out April 2, the first day they were available.
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New map points to higher profile for region's tech firms
The Chamber's Technology Business Council is creating a map of the 12-county region's privately held technology companies.
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Snapshot Spotlight
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