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On Friday February 27th, members of the Dallas Regional Chamber Board of Directors met to discuss the current 81st legislative session. Texas House Speaker Joe Straus along with Chairman Burt Solomons, Representative Roberto Alonzo and Chairman Dan Branch met with board members for a roundtable discussion of the legislative issues the Chamber has identified as their top priorities.
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With the Economic Stimulus Plan underway it is important to understand the key issues targeted within this package. From healthcare to transportation and infrastructure, all the hot topics are identified and broken down within this report.
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The Dallas Regional Chamber’s International Business Council (IBC) and the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) hosted His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt on Friday, February 27th.
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On February 11th, CPRIT’s Economic Development and Commercialization Subcommittee held a meeting to allow representatives from 11 leading universities, university systems and institutions around the state to give their feedback and advice related to the Institutes funding and commercialization processes.
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On March 10, members of the Young Professionals will head to Austin for a day at the Capitol and to advocate on behalf of the Chamber for Higher Education.
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Mr. John Richter, senior vice president of the small business division of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, will address the "United States’ global competitiveness and the role of small business exporters in the future for the U.S. economy" in Dallas on Friday, March 13 as part of the Chamber-hosted Export-Import Bank of the United States’ Working Capital Guarantee Program – Delegated Authority Training.
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On February 6, Consul General of Israel, Asher Yarden, and Consul for Economic Affairs, Roee Madai, visited Dallas to strengthen ties with the Dallas area and foster business relationships with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
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The Royal Thai Embassy's Business Delegation visited Dallas this February as a part of a "Texas Business Road Show." The delegation, led by Mr. Damrong Kraikruan, Chargé d'Affaires, sought to promote two-way investment between Thailand and Texas, and to learn more about the strengths of the Texas economy.
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The Dallas Regional Chamber, together with Haynes and Boone, LLP, is proud to host the 21st Annual Employment Law Update.
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Senator Kip Averitt (R-Waco), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, has filed an omnibus bill addressing air quality, energy efficiency and climate change (Senate Bill 16).
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Dallas Regional Chamber representatives met with key legislators to discuss priority legislative initiatives including higher education, transportation, water, health care initiatives, economic development, public education and environment.
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Follow potential education changes through the legislative session and read what are doing to make changes of their own accord.
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With the Presidential transition complete and the Texas State Legislature in session, the Chamber's Technology Business Council (TBC) is actively monitoring and seeking advocacy opportunities on its legislative agenda.
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Obesity is one of the most dangerous trends plaguing Texas today. And while the obesity rate in Texas adults is staggering, the trend of obese and overweight children throughout the state is frightening. But local wellness programs are being developed to tackle this serious issue jeopardizing the wellbeing of our state’s future.
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The Dallas Regional Chamber and the World Affairs Council of Dallas-Fort Worth welcome His Excellency John Bruton, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States for an address on “U.S. – E.U. Relations: the Current Economic Climate”. The program will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
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The Dallas Regional Chamber is committed to promoting economic opportunities for women-entrepreneurial, professional and corporate. Through its commitment to women’s business issues, the Chamber is turning the challenges facing business women into unlimited opportunities through programs that educate, inform and provide access for business development as well as professional and personal growth.
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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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When Sherwin Williams wanted to make a community impact and create a bonding opportunity for their employees, they called Fran Phillips LD ‘06. When Fran got the call she did what she always does, jumped into action.
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Exhibit booths full of hands-on demonstrations and services will fill the exhibit hall during the 9th Annual State of Technology. Nearly 40 companies’ cutting-edge products and services are expected for the May 7 event at the Dallas Convention Center featuring keynote Steve Ballmer of Microsoft.
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Hattie Hill 
Stephen L. Mansfield,