Annual Meeting Jan. 18 to hear Gafford’s remarks on ’07, Chereck on ‘08
The Greater Dallas Chamber's 2008 Annual Meeting, set for Jan. 18, will highlight the successes of 2007 and plans for the new year.
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Historic Peru free trade agreement passes House and Senate
The U.S. Congress passed a historic free trade agreement with Peru yesterday. The Senate approved H.R. 3688, the Peru Free Trade Agreement, by a vote of 77 to18. The House of Representatives had passed the bill on November 8th by a similarly strong demonstration of support, voting 285 to 132 to approve the agreement.
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Young Professionals learned about global issues from former Ambassador Robert Jordan
On October 30 the Young Professionals hosted former ambassador Robert Jordan for a breakfast focused on global issues. Ambassador Jordan discussed US relations with Saudi Arabia and whether it was time for an American-Saudi divorce.
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Get counted -- 2007 Economic Census forms to arrive in December
In December, more than 4 million American businesses will receive 2007 Economic Census forms from the U.S. Census Bureau, including some 90,000 businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro.
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Export compliance, ITAR regulations detailed at Chamber seminar
Expert attorneys, consultants and compliance officers helped unravel the web of export controls that surround post-9/11 international trade rules at a Chamber seminar last month.
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Chamber to launch Live Healthy Dallas 100-Day Challenge Jan. 16
The Chamber will launch a pilot Live Healthy Dallas, a 100 Day Challenge for employers, Jan. 16.
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Breakfast with TCEQ Chairman Buddy Garcia
The Chamber hosted a breakfast last month honoring Buddy Garcia, chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Live healthy, grow your business here, Dr. Cooper tells DFW entrepreneurs
Dr. Kenneth Cooper addressed DFW entrepreneurs at the Capital Connections Workshop in November, encouraging them to live healthy and continue to grow their businesses here.
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Compliance, enforcement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act outlined at seminar
Experts on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) educated DFW-area businesses on new trends in compliance and enforcement at a breakfast seminar last month.
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And the winner is Technology Business Council takes 2 Gold Marcom awards
The Chamber’s Technology Business Council (TBC) was recently awarded two coveted Gold MarCom Awards for marketing pieces that are part of the TBC communications campaign.
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Leading By Example
The Greater Dallas Chamber is the business advocate for regional prosperity. The Chamber recognizes members of three groups who make a difference in the region through their Chamber involvement.
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From the Boardroom
People are the greatest asset any organization can have, and the Greater Dallas Chamber's membership roster boasts some of the nation's top talent. Each month, The Chamber Report profiles some of the Chamber's most dedicated volunteers--the board of directors--sharing their corporate pathways to success. This month, the Chamber's board of director spotlight features Robert A. Chereck, David Stephens and Terdema Ussery.
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