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Walter Chiang , Founder & Chairman of the Board, CP&Y, Inc.
On October 1, 1980, Walter Chiang started his own firm, Chiang and Associates, Inc., in Arlington, Texas. In August 1986, he moved his company to the Dallas area where it is known today as CP&Y, Inc. Under Mr. Chiang's leadership, CP&Y has earned a reputation for performing high quality engineering and planning work.

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Vince E. Puente , President - Sales & Marketing, Southwest Office Systems, Inc.
Vince Puente is a proud native and resident of Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with his brother, Buddy Puente, Southwest Office Systems, Inc. (SOS) has revenues of $16,000,000 with approximately 70 team members. It is located in the heart of North Texas – just outside the DFW International Airport.
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"Celebrating the Tradition of Success" at Fluor Corporation

The International Business Council announces that the recipient for the 14th Annual International Business Achievement Award in the Corporate category is Fluor Corporation.

Fluor Corporation, and its more than 42,000 employees, design, build and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging projects. While based in DFW, Fluor provides world class expertise in the fields of engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and project management to nearly 1,000 projects around the globe.

Fluor is a FORTUNE 200 company that believes that good corporate citizenship begins in the communities where their employees live and work. Since 1952, the company and the Fluor Foundation have donated more than $138 million and countless hours of service to educational institutions and community organizations around the world.

Mr. Alan Boeckmann, chairman and chief executive officer, will accept the award on behalf of Fluor Corporation at the 14th Annual International Business Achievement Awards on Friday, December 11th. Click here to learn more about Mr. Boeckmann and Fluor Corporation.

The International Business Achievement Awards are presented annually by the International Business Council to a small to mid-size company, a large corporation and an outstanding individual whose global successes and civic involvement have raised awareness of DFW as an international business destination. The Awards Luncheon and Expo will bring awareness of the role North Texas companies play in the global market. The luncheon presentation will recognize several small to mid-size company finalists and one award recipient, an individual recipient, and one corporate recipient who have been instrumental in promoting the Dallas/Fort Worth region as an international business center. Each award recipient will be recognized at the celebratory luncheon, which will be followed by a highly engaging discussion on businesses model for success and key issues of importance moderated by David Johnson, longtime Business Analyst for CBS News.

Don't let your company's international presence be missed among your local peers. Join the Chamber on December 11th at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. Click here for participation and sponsorship information or contact Saadia Ahmed at (214) 712-1901 or by email at sahmed@dallaschamber.org.