Dallas Regional Chamber Checking Pulse of DFW Technology Business Economy

During the 1990s, technology business in Dallas/Fort Worth was bustling. Profits were plentiful, IPOs abounded, companies were relocating to the region, and we had been dubbed the Telecom Corridor.

But as September 11 shocked the nation, and the dot-com bubble burst, an ominous recession loomed.

Then the economic turnaround emerged. The region’s tech businesses bounced back to life in the new millennium: TechAmerica had named DFW as the #2 tech pole in the U.S., right behind Silicon Valley.

The Dallas Regional Chamber knew there was a need to sustain this reputation. In 2003, it formed the Technology Business Council to support this growing technology business community and promote the region as a world-class technology hub.

Growing this reputation continues to be important to the Chamber today. Our region employs 233,000 technology workers – more than Austin and Houston combined. The TBC’s purpose is strong, promoting the technology assets of the region and engaging industry leaders in issues affecting their businesses.

Even before the TBC was formed, the Chamber facilitated a yearly technology-focused program. The Chamber called it State of Technology.

For 10 years, the event has gathered over 800 technology and life science executives for a keynoted luncheon and interactive exhibitor showcase highlighting regional cutting-edge technology innovations. And of course – it celebrates the vibrant and growing technology business community in DFW.

This year’s State of Technology keynote will feature Rich Templeton, Chairman, President and CEO of Texas Instruments. On Tuesday, July 27, he will address opportunities and challenges the future holds for Dallas/Fort Worth. For more information or to register for the event, visit www.dallastbc.org/programs/annual-state-tech/.

The State of Technology event is just one of the many areas of involvement with the Technology Business Council. There are a variety of additional outlets for participation, including:

• High-level networking with technology and life science industry executives
• Issue-specific committees, including sustainable technologies and life sciences
• Exclusive industry events and conferences
• Public policy and economic development efforts

For information on how you and your company could become involved in the Technology Business Council, or a list of the TBC’s investors and initiatives, please click here. For additional details, please contact the TBC as tech@dallaschamber.org or (214) 712-1921.

Participation in the Technology Business Council requires membership with the Dallas Regional Chamber and an additional annual investment in TBC initiatives.