NEWSROOM

The DRC strives for transparency regarding the work we do on behalf of our member companies throughout the Dallas Region. As such, our team is committed to working with the media on a daily basis.

Releases, Statements & Advisories

January 2022

DRC Announces 2022 Chair of the Board Bob Pragada, Chair-Elect Rafael Lizardi

Statement from DRC CEO and President Dale Petroskey about Dr. Michael Hinojosa’s Dallas ISD departure

October 2021

DRC Statement on Ensuring Safe Work Environments

September 2021

Amazon Invests in DRC, Expands Commitment to North Texas Community

DRC Reaches “Take Care of Business” Campaign Goal: 600,000 New Vaccines Administered by End of Summer

August 2021

Statement by Dale Petroskey President and CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber on FDA Approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

June 2021

Dallas Regional Chamber Names Jarrad Toussant Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce

The Dallas Regional Chamber is Getting North Texas Back to Business with New Vaccine Public Awareness Campaign

La Cámara Regional de Dallas busca lograr que el Norte de Texas vuelva a la normalidad con una nueva campaña de concientización sobre vacunas

May 2021

Dallas Regional Chamber Names Jennifer Lindgren Managing Director of Communications

April 2021

DRC Statement on Legislation Related to Accessibility and Integrity of Elections

March 2021

DRC Letter to Gov. Abbott on Bipartisan Policing Standards

Ways You Can Take Action Against Anti-Asian Violence

Dallas Regional Chamber Holds First-Ever Virtual Annual Meeting; Unveils New Three-Year Strategic Priorities

Statement by Dallas Regional Chamber on Lifting COVID-19 Mandates

February 2021

Dallas Regional Chamber Announces 2021 Chair of the Board Michelle Vopni, Chair-Elect Bob Pragada

In The News

September 2021

DRC Vaccine Campaign Shows Results

How North Texas Businesses Are Handling Return to Office, Vaccination Plans

August 2021

Dallas business leaders must step up and lead on COVID vaccines

How are Dallas employers handling return to office? Only 8% will require vaccines

July 2021

As Dallas’ COVID Vaccinations Stall, a Push to Convince the ‘Moveable Middle’

For companies considering California to Texas moves, the question is ‘why didn’t we do this sooner?’

June 2021

Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Maybe Win a Signed Luka Dončić Jersey

Vaccine Prizes Include Rangers Tickets, Doncic Jersey, and Roundtrip Airlines Tickets

Dallas Regional Chamber Leads Charge to Herd Immunity with Vaccination Sweepstakes, Info Campaign

Free Air Travel, Cowboys & Mavs Tickets Among Dallas Chamber Giveaways In COVID Vaccine Sweepstakes

DRC Announces Campaign, Sweepstakes to Get More People Vaccinated

DRC Launches Campaign to Boost COVID Vaccinations in North Texas

Put COVID Out of Business: Get Vaccinated in DFW and You Could Win Tickets for Flights, Cowboys, Mavericks Games

DRC Launches New “Taking Care of Business” Campaign Initiative

How the Business Community Fared During the 87th Texas Legislature

May 2021

A Fireside Chat with Dr. Anthony S. Fauci

How are Dallas Employers Handling Return to Office? Survey Indicates Most will Enforce Masks

April 2021

14% Unemployment for Blacks in Texas? The Pandemic Economy is Still Taking a Bigger Toll on People of Color

Texas Chambers Pressure State Leadership to Funnel Billions to Schools

Relocating Your Company’s HQ to DFW? Here’s What You Need to Know Beforehand

March 2021

DRC Asks Abbott to Prioritize Bipartisan ‘Common-sense’ Policing Standards

February 2021

Dallas vs. Austin: Competition for Tech Companies, Talent Heats Up Amid Coastal Exodus

Dallas Regional Chamber Announces Funding to Elevate Southern Dallas County

A Different Kind of Surge: Why Texas and DFW are Poised to Lead a Strong Recovery…

Our K-Shaped Recovery: Dallas has Regained Almost All Its Lost Jobs of the Past Year…

January 2021

UT Southwestern Medical Center Leases in Pegasus Park

Dallas Regional Chamber Launches Family-Friendly Workplace Initiative

November 2020

Most young adults in Dallas County don’t earn a living wage. This new initiative wants to help

Dallas Thrives initiative aims to double number of North Texans earning a living wage

Dallas Leaders Hold State of the Workforce

October 2020

Five Things to Know About the Record-Setting 2020 Dallas ISD Bond Package

DRC Hires First Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Senior Vice President

The Pandemic Disrupted Work in North Texas for Good, and Not Always for the Better

Personnel Moves: Dallas Regional Chamber Hires Community Engagement Leader

Dallas Regional Chamber Names Senior VP for Community Engagement

September 2020

STAAR Returns in 2021 and Other Takeaways on the State of Texas Education

Superintendents for 3 North Texas School Districts Provide Update on How the School Year is Going So Far

Questions?

Kelly Morris
Vice President, Communications
214.746.6695
kmorris@dallaschamber.org