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| Member Job Openings |
Take a look at some of the Job Openings recently posted by Chamber members!
If you have an employment opportunity that you want featured just call the Chamber office for details. This service is free and just one more way the Chamber can help your business get noticed!
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| Connect 2010 |
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Connect Lunch
September 14, 11:00 a.m.
Antonio Ristorante
4985 Addison Circle
Addison
If you're looking for an opportunity to promote your business face-to-face with professionals from across the Metrocrest, then plan to attend. CONNECT events draw 30-50 people and are a great way to get your business in front of others!
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| Business After Hours |
Antonio Ristorante
September 23, 2010
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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| BizFEST 2010: The Largest 1-day Business Networking Event in D/FW |
Friday, November 12
11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Lewisville Convention Center
This event will showcase the products & services of hundreds of businesses and provide a forum for timely business issues.
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| Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Open House: Contracting Opportunities with the North Central Texas Council of Governments |
| Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and non-DBEs are invited to an open house September 1st hosted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
Discussion at the open house will focus on a revised proposed overall goal for the participation of DBEs in contracts with financial assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal years 2011-2013. A summary of potential contracting opportunities in fiscal year 2011 will also be presented. Contracting opportunities are expected for engineering, planning, public relations and public outreach/education related work.
The purpose of the open house is to connect the consultant community with NCTCOG. CLICK HERE for more information.
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| Chamber Transportation Luncheon |
 Wednesday, October 13
11:30 a.m.
Marriott Quorum Hotel
14901 Dallas Parkway
Keynote Speaker:
Gary Thomas
President/Executive Director, DART
Save the date for the Metrocrest Chamber's Transportation Luncheon at the Marriott Quorum Hotel in Addison.
The Presenting Sponsor of the luncheon is Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), and the keynote speaker will be DART President/Executive Director, Gary Thomas. The luncheon also will feature a panel discussion of current transportation infrastructure projects and legislative issues with speakers from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the North Texas Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation.
Tickets and co-sponsorship opportunities are available.
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| Redistricting Committee Public Hearings |
| The state redistricting process will be a major focus for the Texas Legislature when it meets next year during its 82nd Session. Texas House Speaker Joe Strauss has asked the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee to assume joint responsibilities with the Redistricting Committee in holding redistricting hearings across the State. All hearings are open to anyone who wishes to testify or to simply observe.
Below is a list of the hearing locations in our area:
Dallas - September 20, Noon
George Allen Courthouse, Central Jury Room
600 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas, 75202
Arlington - September 21, 10am
Arlington City Hall, Council Chambers
101 West Abram, Arlington, Texas, 76004
Richardson - September 22, 10am
University of Texas at Dallas Campus (UTD), Room CN 1.112 of the Conference Center
800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas, 75080
State Rep. Jim Jackson has been appointed as the Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Subcommittee Chair for the Tarrant County Subcommittee Panel hearing in Arlington and also as a member of subcommittees holding hearings in Richardson, Lubbock and South Texas. He also will participate in the Dallas panel.
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| Texas Skills Development Fund |
| The Skills Development Fund is Texas' premier job-training program providing training dollars for Texas businesses and workers. Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, success is achieved through collaboration among businesses, public Community and Technical colleges, Local Workforce Development Boards and economic development partners.
For the next two fiscal years (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2011), TWC has $90 million in Skills Development Funds to support high quality, customized job training projects across the state. Grants for a single business may be limited to $500,000.
For more information about the Skills Development Fund in the Metrocrest area, contact Sheila Brock at Brookhaven College, 972 860-4603.
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| Upcoming City Council Meetings |
Addison
Tuesday, September 14; Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m.;
5300 Belt Line Road
Carrollton
Tuesday, September 7; Regular Council Meeting 5:45 p.m.;
1945 E. Jackson Road
Farmers Branch
Tuesday, September 7; Regular Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.;
13000 William Dodson Parkway
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| This Week at the Chamber |
Executive Committee Meeting - Chamber Office
1204 Metrocrest Drive, Carrollton
Ribbon Cutting - Comfort Inn Addison
14972 Landmark, Addison
Ribbon Cutting/Grand PreOpening - Buttons Restaurant
15207 Addison Road, Addison
SEPTEMBER PRINTABLE EVENT CALENDAR
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| Ribbon Cuttings |
Help Us Welcome Our Newest Member(s):
Ribbon Cutting - Comfort Inn Addison
14972 Landmark, Addison
Ribbon Cutting/Grand PreOpening - Buttons Restaurant
15207 Addison Road, Addison
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| Ambassador News |
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Want to be a part of the Chamber's front line? Join the Ambassadors! Contact Jim Vanderburg at 972.416.6600 for information.
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| Carrollton Family Chiropractic featured on NBC5 |
Carrollton Family Chiropractic was recognized by NBC5 last week for their 'Backpack for Bea's Kids' fundraising effort, which raised $2,500 worth of backpacks and school supplies for low-income families in Carrollton. SEE NEWS VIDEO |
| 2010 Chairman's Circle |
The Chairman's Circle is comprised of companies that, over the previous year, met or exceeded certain donation amounts (including membership dues and event attendance.) Chairman's Circle Members receive added benefits to their membership. For more information, contact Greg Vaughn at 972.416.6600.
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