Councils & Task Forces

Promote and drive important business initiatives through participation on DRC councils and task forces.

PROSPERITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Economic Development Council (Invitation Only)
Provides expertise and guidance to help the DRC attract and grow companies.

Southern Dallas County Task Force
Engages in projects intended to promote Southern Dallas as a business destination.

Innovation Task Force
Supports the launch and growth of state-of-the-art innovation, collaborating with entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and the business community.

International Task Force
Helps the DRC develop and respond to international business and marketing opportunities.

EDUCATION, TALENT & WORKFORCE

Education & Workforce Council
Oversees the DRC’s talent and education vision, developing a workforce pipeline that meets the needs of ever-changing business.

Talent Task Force
Guides the DRC’s work to identify pressing talent and workforce needs to help local employers attract, retain, and develop top talent.

PUBLIC POLICY

Public Policy Advisory Council
Advises the DRC’s policy positions on a local, state, and federal level, ensuring the DRC is the leading advocacy voice for the business community.

Tech Policy Task Force
Helps identify critical tech policy issues at the local, state, and federal level, provide expert insight, and advise the DRC’s policy positions that have a tech focus.

Infrastructure Task Force
Helps inform and guide work in public policy by leading on issues related to traditional infrastructure, mobility, water, broadband, and energy to ensure that the Dallas Region and its business community are prepared for continued prosperity.

Health Care Innovation Task Force
Convenes stakeholders and drives public policy priorities in health care in the Dallas Region to better prepare the business community for continued innovation and growth.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

DEI Leaders Connect (Invitation Only)
DEI leaders in the Dallas Region discuss multifaceted DEI challenges and opportunities with a focus on results-driven action.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Leadership programs have additional annual program dues.

Leadership Programs Council* (Invitation Only)
Ensures partnership across the DRC’s leadership programs, giving companies access to diverse leaders at all levels of business.

Leadership Dallas* (Application Only)
An engagement-intensive program focused on leadership development, critical issues, and positive change in the Dallas Region. Applications open in spring.

Leadership Dallas Alumni
Helps Leadership Dallas graduates stay connected and continue to make a difference in the Dallas Region.

Young Professionals*
Develops the region’s future leaders by giving ambitious young professionals (ages 22-40) the tools to build networks, better serve the community, and grow professionally.

LEAD YP* (Application Only)
A six-month leadership development program designed to help young professionals gain a better understanding of their personal leadership styles, DRC YP membership is required to apply for the LEAD YP program.

EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Executive Women’s Roundtable* (Application Only)
A professional development and relationship-building organization for executive-level women to discuss industry challenges and broaden professional perspectives. Applications open year-round.

Welcoming New Executives (Invitation Only)
Welcomes executives who have recently joined the Dallas Region’s business community. Programming includes sessions with elected officials, business, and community leaders.

GOVERNANCE

Finance & Audit Committee (Invitation Only)
Provides oversight on the financial performance of the DRC. Reviews and approves management reports, audited financial statements, tax filings, budgets, and forecasts.

Investment Committee (Invitation Only)
Provides oversight on the investment policies and practices of the DRC. Reviews and approves investment strategies with the help of the DRC financial advisor.

*Councils or Task Forces which require additional investment, program membership, or specific requirements to participate.

Council and Task Force Request Form

Please select the council(s) and task force(s) in which you’d like to participate. Requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis when space is available. Special consideration will be given to members with specific skills or expertise in various areas or industry diversity.

  • * Councils or Task Forces which require additional investment, program membership or specific requirements to participate.