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TOPICS
Economic Development
Education & Workforce Development
Government Relations
Health & Human Services
International Business Development
Leadership Development
Networking
Special Events
Technology & Life Sciences
Young Professionals
Snapshot Spotlight
From the Board Room
CONTENTS
Gov. Perry, Ambassador Aguirre highlight Spanish delegation’s visit
Dallas to host CoreNet Global 2009 Spring Summit for corporate real estate execs
General Motors Chairman and CEO to Address Greater Dallas Chamber on July 10
Education, transportation at top of state legislators’ priorities list
Sen. Shapiro briefs Chamber on education legislation for ‘09
YP offers members a buffet of events, programs, projects, networking
Congratulations, Leadership Dallas Class of ’08! Graduation June 6
Members drive for show, putt for dough at Chamber’s annual Golf Classic
Chamber taskforce bridges gap between education and business
State, local leaders to speak to Chamber environmental seminar June 19
What do you want to be when you grow up? Help DISD students decide
Export-Import Bank moving business development office to Dallas
President Clinton’s press secretary to survey political landscape, healthcare reform, election
Parents can choose the right interactive entertainment for their families
Chamber pushes biotech issues, small business grants during BIO Fly-In
CEO Roundtable acts as informal board of directors for small businesses
Chamber-member companies are excellent places to work, says new study
Directors' nominating committee
DID YOU KNOW: Membership has privileges. Are you maximizing yours?
From the Chamber's Boardroom
Snapshot Spotlight
Gov. Perry, Ambassador Aguirre highlight Spanish delegation’s visit
North Texas business executives heard the governor of Texas and the U.S. Ambassador to Spain outline similarities between North Texas and Spain and the growth of business relationships between the two.
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Dallas to host CoreNet Global 2009 Spring Summit for corporate real estate execs
Dallas will host the CoreNet Global 2009 Spring Summit for corporate real estate executives.
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General Motors Chairman and CEO to Address Greater Dallas Chamber on July 10
The Greater Dallas Chamber is pleased to announce a luncheon on Thursday, July 10, 2008 featuring G. Richard Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors.
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Education, transportation at top of state legislators’ priorities list
At its May legislative luncheon, Chamber members heard state representatives discuss legislation and important business issues to watch for next year.
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Sen. Shapiro briefs Chamber on education legislation for ‘09
State Sen. Florence Shapiro of Plano addressed the business community on current and upcoming education legislation at this year's Education Update: The Legislative Outlook.
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YP offers members a buffet of events, programs, projects, networking
Megan Kinsey, an assistant vice president with Frost National Bank who joined the Young Professionals in June last year, knows the value of her YP membership.
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Congratulations, Leadership Dallas Class of ’08! Graduation June 6
This year’s Leadership Dallas class led a record-setting smoke detector installation blitz in the Hamilton Park neighborhood in April.

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Members drive for show, putt for dough at Chamber’s annual Golf Classic
Chamber members and guests enjoyed a day of golf at the 14th Annual Golf Classic May 12 at Dallas Athletic Club.
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Chamber taskforce bridges gap between education and business
Chamber members can join the Education and Workforce Taskforce to help create awareness, programs and policies affecting today's students and employers.
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State, local leaders to speak to Chamber environmental seminar June 19
State Rep. Dennis Bonnen, chairman of the House Committee on Environmental Regulation,will deliver the luncheon keynote address at the Chamber's annual environmental seminar on Thursday, June 19.
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Help DISD students decide
The Chamber, in partnership with the Dallas Independent School District, will help shape tomorrow’s workforce through this year's Job Shadowing program.
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Export-Import Bank moving business development office to Dallas
The Export-Import Bank of the United States will establish a North Texas presence by relocating a Business Development Officer to Dallas this year.
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President Clinton’s press secretary to survey political landscape, healthcare reform, election
Mike McCurry, former press secretary to President Bill Clinton, will address the business community at a luncheon June 9.
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Parents can choose the right interactive entertainment for their families
Today’s technology and tools can empower parents to choose interactive entertainment that is right for their families.
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Chamber pushes biotech issues, small business grants during BIO Fly-In
Chamber staff, along with hundreds of biotech industry executives, discussed key issues affecting the life science industry with members of Congress.
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CEO Roundtable acts as informal board of directors for small businesses
The Chamber's CEO Roundtable program brings together CEOs and owners of small and growing businesses as an informal board of directors,. providing assistance, solutions and ideas on issues facing business owners.
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Chamber-member companies are excellent places to work, says new study
A recent study of the “100 Best Companies to Work for” shows that over 94 percent of companies ranked by Fortune Magazine are members of their local Chambers of Commerce.
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Directors' nominating committee
July 15 is the deadline to suggest members for the Directors' Nominating Committee of the Chamber.
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DID YOU KNOW: Membership has privileges. Are you maximizing yours?
Did you know.... this new section will feature a different article about your Greater Dallas Chamber membership every month. This month, is your company maximizing its membership?
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From the Chamber's Boardroom
The Greater Dallas Chamber's membership roster boasts some of the nation's top talent. Each month, 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 Chris Sakalosky and Gail Warrior-Lawrence.
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Snapshot Spotlight
Photos of previous events.
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