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August 2009
 
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douglas hawthorneDouglas D. Hawthorne, FACHE
President and Chief Executive Officer, Texas Health Resources
Douglas D. Hawthorne is the president and chief executive officer of Texas Health Resources (THR). At the helm of THR, Hawthorne oversees a network of 12 acute-care hospitals, one continued care hospital, fitness centers, psychiatric/addiction treatment facilities, extended care and long-term care facilities, and a medical research organization.

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ashok kumar magoAshok Kumar (A.K) Mago, Chairman & CEO, Mago and Associates
A.K Mago is Chairman & CEO of Mago and Associates a Dallas based business and investment consulting company. Through his varied and extensive contributions to Public service, A.K has acquired and developed a broad portfolio of expertise in public policy issues such as commerce, trade, transportation, community relations and education. Ashok migrated from Delhi to Dallas, Texas in June 1974.
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featured stories
Letter From the President
Dallas Regional Chamber pushes for more mobility investment.
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2009 Dallas Regional Chamber’s Chairman’s Award
The 2009 Chairman’s Award was presented to Clint McDonnough at the 2010 Annual Meeting held on Thursday, January 14th at the Fairmont Hotel.
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economic development
Chamber’s IBC and Consulate General of Canada Co-Host Successful Canadian Delegation
The Dallas Regional Chamber’s International Business Council co-hosted with the Consulate General of Canada a business breakfast welcoming a CentrePort Canada Inc. Delegation on January 13, 2010 at The City Club. The Honorable Peter Bjornson, Minister for Entrepreneurship, Training & Trade, of Manitoba, Winnipeg talked about the strengths for investing in their city and how CentrePort Canada Inc. has incentivized global trade in their region.
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Israeli Cleantech and Water Technologies Delegation Scheduled
The Israel Ministry of Industry and Labor is leading a business mission to the U.S. to identify technology partnerships, identify new product development opportunities and seek out investment opportunities. The Chamber will co-host an invitation-only event that will feature the participation of leading Israeli clean energy and water-related companies, investors and technologists with an opportunity to learn about highly advanced water and renewable technologies available in both the Texas and Israeli markets.
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public policy
EPA Sets Stricter Smog Standards
On January 7, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the strictest health standards to date for reducing smog.
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What Happens After Copenhagen
The 2009 UN Climate Change Conference, known as Copenhagen Summit, was held from Dec. 7 – Dec. 18. The main goal of the summit was to get nations to consent on an ambitious agreement that would help tackle the challenges posed by climate change.
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Technology Legislative Update
In 2010, the TBC will continue its public policy agenda to monitor and advocate on issues at the state and federal levels important to the North Texas technology community. Some of the hot issues we are currently monitoring include the Cancer Research Institute Fund, patent reform, the Small Business Innovation Research Program, network neutrality and others.
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member services
JOIN the Ambassadors Group
Chamber Ambassadors are a group of highly motivated active members who volunteer to assist staff in the vital role of member outreach and retention.
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Community Rallies – Students Benefit!
Area business leaders have signed up to help Dallas ISD and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD students make their dreams of attending college a reality!
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Technology Business Council Names Sue Spradley as 2010 Chair
The Chamber’s Technology Business Council is proud to announce the Sue Spradley, Head of the North America Region for Nokia Siemens Networks, will be the 2010 Technology Business Council Chair.
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Leadership Dallas Class of 2010 Teams with Austin Street Centre for Annual Class Project
Partnering with the Austin Street Centre, the Leadership Dallas Class of 2010 will participate in a workday to help renovate and revamp the facility for residents.
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Apply to Be A Winner in Workplace Flexibility Today
Partnering with the Families and Work Institute, US Chamber, and Twiga Foundation, the Chamber is working to promote workplace flexibility and recognize local employers invested in employee satisfaction.
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