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June 2010
 
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Christopher Durovich,
President & CEO,
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Chris Durovich is president and chief executive officer of Childrens Health Services of Texas (CHST) a not-for-profit pediatric healthcare system affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

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Anne Motsenbocker,
President,
JPMorgan Chase
Anne Motsenbocker has served as the manager of JPMorgan Chase's Dallas/Ft. Worth private bank since 2001. The private bank advises the world's wealthiest families.
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featured stories
Letter From the President
City Stones and the Public Trust - There once was a New York City mayor named George Washington Plunkitt who ran a political machine known as Tammany Hall. Tammany Hall was so powerful and corrupt that its excesses lead to political reform that swept the country free of such “machines” except in a few remaining cities.
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Three New Opportunities for Members to Advertise with the Dallas Regional Chamber
How can your company affordably reach out to nearly 2,500 businesses, over 600,000 employees, and 12 counties? If you’re a member, you can through three new advertising opportunities with the Dallas Regional Chamber! Advertising space is now available on dallaschamber.org, The Chamber Report, and in Relocation Packages.
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economic development
“Invest in Slovakia Seminar” Guest Blog by Peter Petrik
The Dallas Regional Chamber co-hosted a seminar last week, May 4th, at the start of World Trade Month that focused on the investment environment and opportunities in Slovakia. One of the event attendees, Peter Petrik, a native of Slovakia and local business owner and professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, authored the following blog: Invest in Slovakia Seminar.
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Brazil's a Booming Market, But Be Advised
The message was clear among seven experts… Brazil is a burgeoning market for American business growth, but go prepared and be patient. To kick off World Trade Month, the Dallas Regional Chamber’s International Business Council hosted the most recent Navigating Global Risk series, May 6, at City Place Conference Center. The event, labeled “Brazil: Opportunity and Risk in an Emerging Market,” hosted seven experts in the fields of regulatory issues, hiring, advocacy, culture and finance with regards to Brazil.
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Texas Instruments and Chamber Celebrate Milestones in 2010
Learn more about the presence technology has abroad, its impact on DFW and how Fortune 500 company Texas Instruments is ahead of the curve.
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public policy
This is Healthcare: 2010 Conference
The Dallas Chamber hosted its’ first annual healthcare conference this past May, with a schedule packed full of top of the line speakers and business leaders. Discussion ranged from health reform to wellness to the value of health, and culminated in an overall thought provoking and highly informative day.
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Net Neutrality Update
On Thursday, May 6, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski came out with a proposal entitled The Third Way: a Narrowly Tailored Broadband Framework, with an outline for a newer, stricter type of regulatory authority over companies that provide broadband Internet access.
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Texas House Environment Committee Chair Addresses Chamber Environment and Energy Council
Chairman Byron Cook, who chairs the Texas House Committee on Environment, spoke to the Dallas Regional Chamber Environment and Energy Council at noon on Friday, April 23 in the Chamber’s Conference Center.
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member services
Congratulations to Our Newest Members
The Chamber honors a few of the new members of 2010 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.
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Young Professionals Launch Toastmasters Group
YP launches Toastmasters as an additional resource for emerging leaders looking to develop their professional business skills.
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Live Healthy North Texas Awards
Live Healthy North Texas commemorates the ending of another great 100 day challenge with an awards ceremony and celebration of accomplishments made during this year’s program. As well, the Dallas Regional Chamber sends its’ congratulations to all of the 2010 winners and special thanks to everyone for trying to make North Texas the healthiest region in America!
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Company Bonding AND Giving Back
Are you looking for ways for you and your co-workers to give back together? Our Education and Workforce initiatives provide the perfect opportunities!
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Member Orientation | June 17, 2010
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Sustainable Innovation Summit | June 22, 2010
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Coffee Cup Connections | July 7, 2010
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State of Technology | July 27, 2010
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