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Ronald J. Gafford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Austin Industries, Inc.
In 1996, Mr. Gafford was named President of Austin Industries and in 2001 he was named Chief Executive Officer. Austin Industries is the parent company of Austin Commercial, Austin Bridge & Road and Austin Industrial.
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Kathleen M. Gibson,
President Central Division - US Commercial Banking, Citibank
Kathleen Gibson joined Citi in November 2006, as Head of Citibank Texas Commercial and President Citibank Texas. She was named President of the Central Division, Commercial Banking, during 2007, with responsibility for Citi’s Commercial Business from Texas to Illinois.
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	100 Years of Excellence The Chamber will officially conclude 100 Years of Excellence and bring to an end its centennial celebrations at the 2010 Annual Meeting. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Community Gathers to Help Raise College-Going Rates Studies show the benefits of filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.) Join the effort to help area students make their dreams of attending college a reality! Click Here to Learn More >>

	David Johnson, Business Analyst for KRLD-CBS, to Lead Discussion on Dallas Area Businesses’ Role in Global Economy David Johnson, business analyst for KRLD-CBS, to lead discuss on Dallas area businesses’ role in global economy. Discussion participants to include Alan Boeckmann, chairman and CEO of Fluor Corporation and Lucy Billingsley, founder of The Chiapas Project. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Live Healthy North Texas Live Healthy North Texas is just around the corner (kicking off on January 14th!) and we continue to hear great praise for the program that is changing the way companies look at wellness and shaping the way individuals are able lead healthier lifestyles. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Dallas Regional Chamber Co-Hosts an IT-Focused Business Delegation from the Jiangsu Province in China On November 9, the Dallas Regional Chamber co-hosted with the City of Dallas, HP Enterprise Services, and shorewards.com a Forum focusing on opportunities for collaboration between North Texas and Jiangsu Province, China IT services companies. This event focused on networking opportunities with a distinguished collection of Jiangsu provincial government officials and chief representatives of Jiangsu IT companies seeking solutions and partnership opportunities. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Roger Staubach Addresses Real Estate Community at Luncheon Hosted by the DFW Marketing Team More than 100 location consultants, brokers and economic development professionals attended the third annual DFW Marketing Team Location Consultant Luncheon at the Cowboys Stadium last month. Click Here to Learn More >>

	New Republic of Korea Ambassador Addresses Chamber Audience, Promotes U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement The Chamber hosted his Excellency Dr. Han Duk-soo, new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, for a luncheon in Dallas on October 26. His Excellency gave a presentation on Korea-U.S. economic relations and the prospects for the 21st century. Click Here to Learn More >>

	DFW Marketing Team Charts Course for 2010 The DFW Marketing Team recently approved an aggressive program of work for 2010. This year’s agenda includes stops in California, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New Orleans, San Antonio and significant events in the metroplex. Click Here to Learn More >>

	DFW Marketing Team Names 2010 Steering Committee The DFW Marketing Team, a regional economic development alliance, selected officers for 2010 at its last meeting. Click Here to Learn More >>

	SMU Professor Al Armendariz to Head EPA Region 6 Dr. Alfredo "Al" Armendariz, an associate professor of environmental and civil engineering at Southern Methodist University, was named the new administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 6. The EPA’s Region 6 oversees programs in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and 66 Tribes. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Health Reform Legislation Moves Forward The House passed sweeping health care legislation last month by a vote of 220 – 215. Now the fate of President Obama’s top domestic priority lies in the hands of the Senate and might remain there until 2010. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Sustainable Technologies Forum Highlighted Energy Efficiency and Transmission Technologies, Financial Opportunities Breakthrough technologies, deliberative design techniques, and energy efficiency incentives are helping Texas become a leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Chamber’s Technology Business Council’s “2nd Annual Sustainable Technologies Forum” gathered over 100 regional technology and renewable energy executives for a luncheon forum on October 21 to discuss these issues. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Young Professionals Name Five New Board Members, Chair-Elect The Young Professionals have elected five new members to their board and have named a chair-elect for 2010. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Meet the Real Student of Dallas ISD Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center houses some of the most gifted minds that Dallas ISD has to offer and showcases the pockets of excellence within Dallas ISD. Click Here to Learn More >>

	Congratulations to Our Newest Members The Chamber honors a few of the new members of 2009 with pictures from their Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. Each of the businesses featured held grand opening ceremonies to mark the beginning of their new ventures. We are proud to have them as members and look forward to helping them grow into successful businesses that will benefit the region. Click Here to Learn More >>