Chamber Report - News & Events
August 2009
 
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Don Hultgren,
President, SWS Group
Donald W. Hultgren was elected President in November 2007 and Director and Chief Executive Officer of SWS Group Inc. in August 2002.

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Gene Sanger,
President, Hunt Realty Investments
As president of Hunt Realty Investments, Inc., Gene Sanger is responsible for the overall operations and strategic direction of the company, as well as its interaction and investment relationships with other Hunt entities.
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featured stories
A Letter From DRC Chairman Best and President Oberwetter
A year ago we reported that the Chamber’s 100th year was going to be a very special one, both challenging and productive - and it was. From a well received centennial celebration to important successes in matters of public policy and economic development, your Chamber helped set the stage for future growth.
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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.
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Help Area Students – How one Saturday can go a LONG Way!
Join the efforts of area business leaders to help Dallas ISD and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD students make their dreams of attending college a reality!
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economic development
Chamber Hosts Ceremony and Fireside Chat Discussing International Business Issues
Chamber hosts ceremony and fireside chat discussing international business issues.
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DFW Airport and TDIndustries Highlight Energy Conservation Technologies
Regional sustainable technology executives gathered for networking and a discussion of two DFW-based organization’s energy efficiency strategies at the TBC’s recent “Sustainable Technologies Networking Event.” The event was held December 1 at TDIndustries.
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Executives Discuss Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
On December the 2nd The International Business Council’s Economic Development Committee, along with Lockheed Martin and University of Texas at Dallas, hosted and organized the FCPA Seminar as part of the Navigating Global Risk educational events series.
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Henan Province Delegation Visited the Dallas Regional Chamber on December 2nd
The Dallas Regional Chamber’s China Task Force hosted with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) of Henan Province a business luncheon to discuss ways to invest and to foster future business relationships with the Dallas international business community.
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public policy
Chamber Members Briefed on Sunset Review Process
On Thursday, February 10th, members of the Dallas Regional Chamber met with Joey Longely, Blackridge, to be briefed on the Sunset Review process.
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IBC’s Legislative Advocacy Update
The Chamber's International Business Council identifies state, federal and foreign legislative issues, throughout the year, that impact the international business community and provides advice to local, state, federal and foreign elected officials in areas such as tax, trade and immigration.
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member services
Live Healthy North Texas
The Dallas Regional Chamber was joined by 9 other local chambers of commerce, several medical councils, and multiple business executives to hold a kick-off press conference for Live Healthy North Texas. The window for companies to register for the 100-day wellness initiative is still open but will close in mid-January.
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Ergonomic Solutions For Your Office
Looking to make your working environment more safe and productive? Office Depot has these great tips along with a wide variety of ergonomic furniture and accessories to provide solutions for your office.
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Luncheon Honors Distinguished Leaders
Leadership Dallas has honored one of its inaugural class graduates—Linda Custard—with its annual Distinguished Alumni award.
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