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Monday, 22 April 2019
Member Spotlight: The Crowther Group
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Thursday, 18 April 2019
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Connection Point: Promoting Constructive Public Policies, Informing Voters
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Rideshare pilot to launch in Deep Ellum
Need a Lyft? There’s a place for that.
The City of Dallas and the Deep Ellum Foundation have collaborated with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to address concerns about public safety, traffic flow and quality of life in the Deep Ellum area. To reduce congestion in the core area of activity in Deep Ellum, designated zones will be marked for rideshare drivers to stage and wait for riders, as well as where to pick them up. New zone identification signs and wayfinding markers will be placed in the zones, and new lighting has been installed in select locations to support this pilot and related nighttime activity. After the April 18 launch, the zones will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This pilot will provide the first coordinated, neighborhood-wide designated rideshare drop off and pick up zones outside of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. These new zones will provide customers access within one to two blocks of the core activity in Deep Ellum, while improving congestion and emergency vehicle access in the area. Geo-fencing technology will show riders and drivers in the area where to meet. The pilot is subject to change, and the zones may shift as the program is continually assessed.
Signage marking the staging, pick up and drop off zones:
Drop off and pickup zones:
- Good Latimer Expressway northbound between Main and Commerce Streets
- Commerce Street eastbound between Crowdus Street and Malcolm X Boulevard
- Pryor Street southbound between Main and Commerce Streets
- Malcolm X Boulevard northbound between Indiana and Julius Streets
- Swiss Avenue westbound between North Hawkins Street and Good Latimer Expressway
Rideshare driver staging areas:
- Main Street between Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Good Latimer Expressway
- Commerce Street between Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Good Latimer Expressway
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Monday, 15 April 2019
Elections to be held in Dallas County
Election for Dallas County will be May 4, 2019. Early voting begins on Saturday, April 22, 2017 and will continue until Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Texas voters must show photo identification or an exemption to providing Photo ID, when voting in person. Photo identification requirements, including exemptions, can be found at www.VoteTexas.gov or www.DallasCountyVotes.org.
Dallas County registered voters may vote at any early voting location. For more information on early voting locations, dates and times visit Dallas County Election Website.
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Dallas selected to host International Economic Development Conference
Dallas will be the host the 2020 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference from Oct. 11 – 14 at The Hilton Anatole.
The three-day conference is expected to attract more than 1,500 economic developers, consultants, university-based economic developers and thought leaders from around the world to learn from the City of Dallas’ effective economic development tools and strategies.
“I’m thrilled by this international recognition that Dallas is the heart of economic development in the United States,” said Dallas Mayor Michael Rawlings. “There is no more appropriate place to host this convening because of the tremendous growth we have had over the past eight years. I can’t wait for our city to show the attendees all that we have to offer and all that we’ve accomplished.”
Event Information:
What: IEDC 2020 Annual Conference
When: October 11 – 14, 2020
Where: The Hilton Anatole: 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207
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Friday, 12 April 2019
Dallas Public Library to collect oral histories of west Dallas, south neighborhoods
Long-time residents of Dallas’ western and southern neighborhoods can preserve their photographs, letters and other document through a new collaboration between Dallas Public Library and buildingcommunityWORKSHOP, a local community design center.
The first “History Harvest” will take place at the Dallas West Branch from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Participants can bring up to five items about the history of their neighborhood to have digitized and added to the library’s archives. Oral histories will also be recorded for a series of short films about the neighborhood. All participants will receive digital copies of their contributions.
Additional History Harvest events will take place at the Polk-Wisdom Branch and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch later this year. Exhibits of the digitized materials will be shown at the respective branch libraries in fall 2019 and winter/spring 2020, including a final show in June 2020 at the Central Library featuring stories collected from all three neighborhoods.
“We’re excited to expand our Neighborhood Stories work through this partnership with the Dallas Public Library. The goal of this work is to amplify the stories of residents across the city; working with the Library will enable a level of preservation and future access that we’ve never been able to achieve before,” said Lizzie MacWillie, Associate Director of buildingcommunityWORKSHOP.
For more information, contact Lizzie MacWillie, buildingcommunityWORKSHOP Associate Director, at 214-252-2900 or lizzie@bcworkshop.org
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Thursday, 11 April 2019
Ed Panel Lauds HB3 as First Major School Finance Reform in Three Decades
Friday, 5 April 2019
City Council to hold public hearing on proposed changes to the Dallas Fire Code
The following item will be on the May 8, 2019 City Council voting agenda:
A public hearing to receive comments and an ordinance granting an amendment to Chapter 16, “Dallas Fire Code,” of the Dallas City Code; providing a definition of alternative standby personnel; allowing alternative standby personnel to conduct fire watch duties; requiring standby personnel and alternative standby personnel to have a minimum of two means of contact the fire department; providing minimum qualifications of alternative standby personnel.
To read the text of the ordinance, click here.
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Thursday, 4 April 2019
Dallas Marshals need help locating person of interest
The Dallas City Marshals are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest associated with alleged injury to an animal in the 4200 block of Bailey Avenue. Surveillance cameras captured the incident on Sunday, March 31, just around 8:20 a.m.
The individual appears to have been driving a black Nissan, with an aftermarket body kit and distinctive markings. The driver is seen on Bailey Avenue, pulls the dog out of the passenger seat, and drives away. The Marshals believe the dog is a pit bull or pit mix.
The surveillance video can be seen here:
Anyone with information related to this incident who can identify the car or the driver is encouraged to contact the Dallas Marshal’s Office Environmental Crimes Unit at dallasenvironmentalcrimes@dallascityhall.com, or remain anonymous by contacting North Texas Crime Stoppers at 877-373-TIPS (8477). Information leading to an arrest can receive a reward of up to $1,500.
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Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Dallas Public Library exhibit spotlights black activism of 1960s, 1970s
Dallas Public Library has partnered with the newly-organized Dallas Black Power Legacy Project to collect, preserve and display artifacts from the city’s black power and black consciousness movements in a new exhibit on display April 1 to June 1 in the Dallas History & Archives division of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.
The exhibit includes photos, documents and other original material from the Al & Lovie Lipscomb Collection, the Dallas Black Power Legacy Project Collection, and the Fahim Minkah Collection. Al Lipscomb was instrumental in changing how Dallas City Council members were elected, and Fahim Minkah cofounded the Dallas Black Panther Party in the late 1960s.
The exhibit will debut at a special event, The Dallas Black Power Experience, on April 6 at 3 p.m., featuring performances by Soul Rep Theatre Company and drummer Len Barnett with a panel discussion about the history of the local chapters of black power groups like the Black Panther Party, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Black Women’s United Front. The event is cosponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and Remembering Black Dallas, Inc.
“These movements were an important part of Dallas’ rich history. We hope that with increased public awareness, community involvement and philanthropic partnerships we can continue to collect and preserve the stories of diverse communities for future generations,” said Sultana Vest, the librarian overseeing the project for the library.
A digital timeline of black activism in Dallas in 1965-1975 will be featured in the Dallas History & Archives division’s Digital Image Gallery. Full cataloging and digitizing of the collection will take more than a year to complete.
The Dallas Black Power Legacy Project is a group of local people who were active in the black power movements of the past and want to see that history celebrated and preserved for the future. Depositing their collection at Dallas Public Library ensures that the history can be freely accessed by students and other local history scholars.
“But this is also a call to action, for forging understanding, for connecting the dots between the past and the present,” said Ernest McMillan, a member of the Dallas Black Power Legacy Project’s steering committee. “It’s a sacred remembrance of all those who came before us, who toiled and sacrificed to uplift our community.” McMillan was Chairman of Dallas’ Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee from 1967-1969. He helped forge the partnership with Dallas Public Library after he spotted his mother, activist Eva McMillan, in a photo from the Marion Butts Collection, also housed in the Dallas History & Archives division.
For more information on the Dallas Black Power Legacy Project, contact Marilyn Clark at 214-671-1998.
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Monday, 1 April 2019
City of Dallas begins countdown to Census Day 2020
April 1, 2019 marks 365 days from Census 2020 and the City of Dallas wants to ensure everyone is counted.
The federal government distributes over $675 billion per year based on census data. Texas receives over $43 billion per year, about $1,578 per Texan. Every person counted has direct impact on planning for schools, transportation, health programs and other community needs.
“Participating in the Census 2020 count is one of the most important opportunities for Dallas residents,” said Mayor Mike Rawlings. “Our schools depend on it, our roads and streets depend on it, and our communities depend on it. Over the next year, our Complete Count Committee will be embarking on a robust effort to raise awareness about the Census. There will be a heightened focus to ensure that children and those in our immigrant communities are counted. Help us by getting involved.”
2020 is the first time that you will be able to respond online or on the phone. You can also respond by paper. The questionnaire will also be offered in 12 languages, in addition to English.
The census is safe and easy to complete. Your answers are protected by Title 13, and cannot be shared with any outside agency or entity, including ICE, law enforcement, IRS, apartment managers, etc.
How to get involved :
- Make your pledge to participate in Census 2020 by posting to social media: I COUNT, YOU COUNT, WE ALL COUNT #DallasCounts2020
- Help us spread the word in your community about Census 2020! For more information email info@dallascensus.com
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Saturday, 30 March 2019
Public Hearing following April 3 Briefing
On April 3, 2019, the City Council will be briefed on proposed changes to the Citizens Police Review Board. Members of the public will have an opportunity to share their comments to the City Council during a public hearing following the briefing presentation.
To view the agenda, please visit www.DallasCity Hall.com or click here.
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Friday, 29 March 2019
Dallas Arts Month brings hundreds of thousands to City
Dallas Arts Month kicked off on Wednesday with a rousing a ceremony featuring Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico and Len Barnett & Percussion Things at City Hall. During his address, Mayor Mike Rawlings reflected on the growth of Dallas Arts Month from year to year.
“Since expanding Dallas Arts Week to Arts Month, we have been able to involve more artists, arts organizations and residents, and offer more events,” Mayor Rawlings said. “Last year, Arts Month saw a significant increase in both events and attendance – nearly 1,500 events with an attendance of over 358,000…I hope that art will not only be seen internationally as one of our hallmarks, but that art will be a stage where this city grows.”
Councilmember Sandy Greyson, chair of the Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee agreed. “Having a vibrant arts and culture scene is essential to enhancing the quality of life in our city,” Councilwoman Greyson said. “We also know that the arts are truly engines of the new economy. That is why the City Council adopted a new Cultural Plan last November to make sure that we as a City are making strategic investments to keep this arts engine firing.”
Dallas Arts Month offers opportunities for people to explore music, theatre, museums, and festivals during the month of April. Mayor Mike Rawlings first established it as Dallas Arts Week six years ago. Visit DallasArtsMonth.com to see a list of the activities taking place throughout the City.
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Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Dallas Municipal Court closures
Dallas Municipal Court at 2014 Main Street will be closed Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 3, 2019. All court appearances and jury duty scheduled on Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 3, 2019 will be rescheduled. Persons with scheduled court or jury appearances will be notified by mail with a new court or jury date.
If you do not receive a new court or jury date, please call Courts at 214-670-0109 or visit courts.dallascityhall.com.
The municipal court building will remain open during this time. Court Clerk staff will be available to assist attorneys and defendants with clerical functions such as filings, answering questions, taking payments, records and setting up payment plans.
Defendants seeking to resolve their citation(s) without coming downtown, can pay online at courts.dallascityhall.com, by mail or by phone by calling 214-670 0109. Defendants can make full citation payments at the Dallas Marshal’s Office, located at 1600 Chestnut, Dallas, TX 75226, which is open 24/7.
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Planned System Outage
On Friday, March 29, the City of Dallas’ Salesforce CRM System will be taken offline for scheduled maintenance and data migration for approximately 48 hours. The outage will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29 and is expected to last through 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 31.
The OurDallas mobile app and 311 website will be down, but our 311 Call Center will be operational during this time. Call takers will follow their backup procedure for logging and submitting service requests until access to Salesforce has been restored.
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Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Text-to-9-1-1 now available in Dallas
In an emergency, calling 9-1-1 is the first step to contacting first responders. Now, Dallas residents can also send a text message to 9-1-1 – this service can be life-saving for those unable to speak to due to a physical impairment, or someone in a situation where talking could put them in danger.
Here are some simple do’s and don’t’s:
- Do text in simple English, without abbreviations or slang
- Do include your location and the type of emergency in the first message
- Do make sure your phone’s “Location Services” settings are enable to allow 9-1-1 to respond
- Do not include videos or images, including emojis
- Do not include 9-1-1 in a group message
- Do not have settings such as “Do Not Disturb” active, which may prevent 9-1-1 from responding
Texts sent to 9-1-1 may be slow or not possible based on provider coverage. Text-to-9-1-1 is not available in every city. Calling 9-1-1 is still the best and fastest way to receive emergency assistance. Texting or calling 9-1-1 with a prank or false report is a crime, and individuals who misuse the 9-1-1 service can be located.
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Monday, 25 March 2019
Connection Point: Meeting the Challenge of Expanding Workforce Training, Head-On
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Dallas Love Field wins concessions award
Dallas Love Field’s concessions program was named the best overall program for medium-hub airports at the recent Airport Experience Awards, formerly known as the Airport Revenue News awards.
The concessions program includes all restaurants and eateries within the terminal, as well as specialty retail shops, shoe shine stands and kiosks. The program is in the process of expanding with new dining options opening within the year.
The concessions honor follows Love Field earning the 2018 Airport Service Quality Award for North American airports serving 15-25 million customers. The Dallas City Council will recognize Love Field for the ASQ Award, which is based on customer surveys, at its March 20 Council meeting.
Dallas Love Field experienced the busiest year in its history in 2018 in terms of passengers. The airport eclipsed 8 million enplaned passengers for the first time and serviced more than 16 million total passengers. DAL was the 31st-busiest airport in the United States, making it the busiest in the medium-hub category.
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Cool down this spring, summer with Dallas aquatic pass
Spring is here and it isn’t too early to start thinking about the summer heat and how to cool down. From now through April 15, Dallas aquatic season passes are 40% off, the lowest price of the season. There are three levels of passes, each with its own set of benefits.
The Cove Pass: For $42 you can swim all season long anywhere you’d like. Benefits include admission to The Cove Aquatic Centers at Crawford, Fretz and Samuell Grand, as well as Kidd Springs, Lake Highlands and Tietze Aquatic Centers and all community swimming pool locations. Regular price is $70.
The Community Pass: For $30 you can get into Kidd Springs and Lake Highlands Community Aquatic Centers, Tietze Neighborhood Aquatic Center, and all community swimming pool locations.Regular price is $50.
The Neighborhood Pass: For $18 you’ll have access to Tietze Neighborhood Aquatic Center and all community swimming pool locations. Regular price is $30.
Regular price daily admission ranges from $2-$6 for 11-year-old and under and $4-$8 for those older than 11.
Purchase your pass online or at your local Dallas Recreation Center. Once purchased, the pass will be added to your account. You will receive your physical pass on your first visit to the aquatic centers when they open this summer.
To purchase season passes click here.
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Connection Point: Going Beyond – What You Learn About the World When You Stay Home
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Dallas Department of Transportation is responding to traffic signal outages
The Dallas Department of Transportation (DDOT) is actively responding to traffic signal outages throughout the City due to the rainy weather. Our Signal Maintenance group is addressing all outages.
As protocol, the Traffic Operations Maintenance group will work through 311 dispatch system and address “all signals out” as a top priority for the City. We will continue to monitor outages in the City at our Transportation Management Center with 311. We will provide updates throughout the evening as we receive additional information.
UPDATE: As of 10:30 am, we have 63 confirmed traffic signals on flash and 32 estimated “all outs.”
Our Signal Maintenance team is actively addressing all outages and will continue to do so.
DDOT will continue to provide updates throughout the day.
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Connection Point: Health Care Leader Axxess – ‘Say Yes’ Helps Us Paint a True Picture of Dallas
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
Love Field tips for Spring Break 2019
As spring break commences next week for Dallas and Dallas-area schools, Dallas Love Field expects heavy travel over the coming weekend and throughout spring break.
Dallas Love Field offers the following tips when traversing the airport. At the airport, visit one of the four information booths – three in the non-secured portion of the terminal and one in the secured portion of the terminal – for additional assistance.
• Arrive at least 90 minutes to two hours prior to your flight to allow for parking, check-in and security screening. Peak hours – especially early morning – will lead to longer wait times.
• All three of DAL’s parking garages are first-come, first-served and are within walking distance to the terminal. Plenty of parking is available for those who wish to drive themselves to the airport.
• Parking Garages A&C are $15/day, Parking Garage B is $9/day. Discounted pricing is available in limited quantities on the roof level of Garages B&C.
• Dallas Love Field’s cell phone lot is located just to the north of the Herb Kelleher Way and Mockingbird Lane intersection and is accessible from Aubrey Avenue. Follow signage to access the lot.
• Drop-off and pick-up for passengers is on the upper level, marked Departures/Arrivals, on the upper roadway of Herb Kelleher Way. The ticketing hall, security checkpoint and baggage claim are on the upper level.
• Passengers using any form of ground transportation, including taxis, for-hire shuttles, transportation network companies and rental car shuttles should proceed to the lower level upon exiting either baggage claim or the terminal.
• Due to limited curb space, dropping off and waiting for arriving passengers on the upper roadway must be done in an efficient manner. Dallas Police will be on-site to control traffic and monitor curb operations.
• Abandoned vehicles or those parked in unauthorized areas will be towed.
• The Route 524 buses connect Love Field and DART’s Inwood/Love Field station. The free shuttle operates every day from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. For schedule and fare information, visit www.DART.org/LoveField.
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City of Dallas hosting budget engagement meetings for residents
Your priorities. Your Voice.
Your input is needed to help the City of Dallas develop its annual budget. The goals are to understand the City services that residents value most and where they think the City should adjust spending. Each meeting will include a short explanation of how the City budget works, a question and answer session with City leadership, and an interactive exercise.
Residents who are unable to attend a meeting but want to give feedback can do so by taking the online survey at www.dallascityhall.com. The survey will run through March 31.
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Over 2,600 Trees distributed at Branch Out Dallas event
Over 200 volunteers worked with City of Dallas staff to successfully distribute 2,604 trees at the inaugural Branch Out Dallas event on Saturday, March 9. Residents registered in advance to pick up a 5-gallon tree from one of six locations in the city. City staff and volunteers worked together to check-in residents and load trees. By the end of the event, less than 4% of the trees remained!
“It’s rewarding to provide a program like this that lets homeowners pick up an attractive tree for free,” said Terry Lowery, Director, Dallas Water Utilities, “the high rate of participation in this pilot program was phenomenal!”
The types of trees offered included: Shumard Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Cedar Elm, Lacebark Elm, and Redbud.
“The warm reception this program received shows Dallas residents understand the value of trees to the environment, ” said James McGuire, Director, Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability, “the tree distribution process was organized and efficient, and I’d like to thank all of the volunteers and City departments who made it possible for residents to plant these trees.”
The City is currently evaluating the Branch Out Dallas pilot program to see if it is viable to be offered again to Dallas residents. For more information on City of Dallas services and programs, please visit www.dallascityhall.com or www.greendallas.net.
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Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Dallas Love Field wins top award for airport customer experience
Dallas Love Field received the 2018 Airport Service Quality Award for North American airports that service 15 to 25 million passengers per year
The Airport Service Quality program is the world’s leading airport passenger service and bench marking program measuring passengers’ satisfaction across 37 key performance indicators.
“It is an honor to receive any award, but especially an Airport Service Quality Award because it is the opinion of our customers,” Director of Aviation Mark Duebner said.
ACI World facilitates the Airport Service Quality Awards program. To be considered for the award, an airport must have participated in the ASQ Survey every month of the award year. Love Field’s ASQ score led to third-place ranking among North American airports in 2016 and 2017.
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Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Dallas Park and Recreation hosting job fair
Are you looking for a summer job or know someone who is looking? The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department is hosting a job fair to fill seasonal recreation assistant positions for the summer.
Recreation assistants help lead arts, crafts, field trips, outdoor games, team sports and other activities for youth participating in recreation center camps. They work 35 hours Monday through Friday for 9 weeks. Starting pay is $11.50 with verified work experience.
Required documents:
1) Driver’s License or Texas ID
2) Social Security Card
3) Beneficiary Information
March 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nash-Davis Recreation Center, 3710 N. Hampton, Dallas, Texas 75212.
Applicants can apply online at dallascityhall.com to interview at the job fair.
Visit dallascityhall.com, go to Government tab & click Job. Review job listing & apply online for Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant.
Call 214-670-8847 for more information.
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Monday, 4 March 2019
Connection Point: Regionalism Key to DFW’s Economic Development Success
Friday, 1 March 2019
Dallas Water Utilities Payment System Maintenance Outage
The City of Dallas will be performing system maintenance Sunday, March 10 from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. You will not be able to process online or telephone payments to Dallas Water Utilities during this time. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. For alternative Dallas Water Utilities payment locations, please visit
La Ciudad de Dallas estará realizando mantenimiento al sistema el domingo, 10 de marzo entre 1:00 a.m. a 9:00 a.m. Durante este tiempo no se podrá procesar pagos por internet o teléfono. Por favor trate de llamar luego y acepte nuestras disculpas por la inconveniencia que esto le cause.
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Wednesday, 27 February 2019
DRC’S LEADERSHIP DALLAS ALUMNI, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE NAME NEW ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 2019
The post DRC’S LEADERSHIP DALLAS ALUMNI, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE NAME NEW ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 2019 appeared first on Dallas Regional Chamber.
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Wednesday, 20 February 2019
Connection Point: Hitting the Road to Draw Int’l Relos/Expansions in DFW
Friday, 15 February 2019
City Facilities Closed in observance of Presidents’ Day
City offices will be closed for business on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. However, certain departments are operating on modified schedules that day. Their information is below.
Sanitation
- Sanitation Administrative Offices are closed
- McCommas Bluff Landfill and Bachman Transfer Station open to the public
- Garbage and recycling will be collected for Monday residential customers
Municipal Court
- Court will resume Tuesday, Feb. 19
- Full payment of fines will be accepted at the Dallas Marshal’s Office at 1600 Chestnut
- The postmark will be honored for payments by mail
- Visit courts.dallacityhall.com for online court date requests or payments
For non-emergency calls, contact 311
For emergency calls, contact 911
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Dallas Animal Services to help pets of unsheltered community
Two City of Dallas departments are joining forces to host a pop-up clinic on Saturday, Feb. 16 to ensure pets that belong to Dallas’ homeless population receive preventative medical care. Dallas Animal Services (DAS) along with the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) will hold a free pet support event for those experiencing homelessness.
With the help of The Bridge and the Spay Neuter Network, Dallas’ unsheltered community can bring their pets to The Bridge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free services. Those who attend will have the opportunity to get their pet vaccinations, microchip and pet supplies.
The clinic will be staffed by DAS and partner organizations who will provide free medical care and other services for the pets of those experiencing homelessness.
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Thursday, 14 February 2019
DFW Open Data Day
The City of Dallas is hosting this year’s DFW Open Data Day on Saturday, March 2. This event gives citizens the opportunity to learn about the benefits of open data and ways cities are improving their technology.
Dallas launched the Dallas 365 performance dashboard, an Open Data Portal, and the Police Public Data tool as part of its current open data transparency initiative.
DFW Open Data Day will teach residents innovative solutions to make a positive impact in their community. This all-day event is free and open to the public.
Register: DFW Open Data Day or visit DFWOpenDataDay.com for more information.
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Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Find your dream prom dress with Dallas Public Library
Registration is now open!
Prom season can be an expensive time for families, but the Dallas Public Library (DPL) is here to help alleviate some of that financial stress. DPL’s program, Fairy Tale Closet, helps cut the cost by offering free, new and gently-used formal wear to high school girls.
Women from throughout Dallas have raided their closets and donated hundreds of dresses to the library for the cause. Retail stores like Neiman Marcus, Bella Bridesmaids and Sam Moon have also donated.
“This is the sixth year that we’ve opened the Fairy Tale Closet, and it continues to grow every year with more donations and more girls looking for dresses,” said Melissa Dease, Communications & Youth Services Administrator.
Inclusion is important to DPL and they are now serving the LGBTQ+ community as well.
“This year we’ve added a few jackets and suits for those who eschew ball gowns and a second event for any LGBTQ+ teens who may not be comfortable with the initial giveaway,” said Dease. “The Fairy Tale Closet is a way for the library to engage with teenagers and build a relationship among high school students. This encourages teens to take advantage of the library’s resources and to see the library as a welcoming, safe space in their community.”
Girls should make a reservation to ensure a chance to enter the closet by calling 214-670-7943, emailing teens@dallaslibrary2.org or online at
The giveaway events are at Dallas Central Library:
March 9, 2019, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
March 10, 2019, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. (LGBTQ+ inclusive event)
1515 Young Street – 7th Floor
If you’re looking to help, donations of formal wear, including dresses and accessories, will be accepted at any Dallas Public Library location through March 1.
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Connection Point: 3 Things the DRC is Doing to Grow the Innovation Ecosystem, and How You Can Help
Monday, 11 February 2019
Love Field launches service for travelers with vision impairments
Dallas Love Field has launched Aira Access and joined the Aira Airport Network, a service that gives passengers who are blind or low vision instant access to the eyes of a trained professional while traveling through the terminal.
Aira is a mobile app that any person requesting assistance can use once entering airport property. The app connects passengers with a trained agent through the lens of a smartphone camera to assist with navigation, check-in, concessions and other aspects of the airport experience.
Using Aira at Dallas Love Field is free for customers, who simply download the mobile app to their phone. Through Love Field’s subscription, the airport pays for usage minutes. A paid model is available for Aira as well, giving blind and low-vision customers the option of purchasing smart glasses.
Dallas Love Field is the first airport in North Texas to enable Aira Access for customers. More than 30 airports across the nation have deployed Aira Access, including many Love Field destinations. It is also available at sports venues, public buildings and retail stores. AT&T Stadium is another area destination in the Aira network.
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Friday, 8 February 2019
District 4 Community Office Open for Business
It’s official! Beckley-Saner Community Center is the Community Office for District 4. Community Offices were established by the City of Dallas to provide a convenient place for residents to contact their Council member and City Services without having to make the trek to Dallas City Hall.
Community offices are part of the “Service First” initiative City Manager T.C. Broadnax implemented in 2017.
He attended the opening, along with Chief of Staff Kim Tolbert, and Assistant City Manager Jon Fortune. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mr. Broadnax remarked on how difficult it was for some residents to make the journey to City Hall and emphasized why it was important for community members to take advantage of the community office, their connection to City Hall.
“I’m glad we finally have the District Office open down here and I’m looking forward to … you using the office,” said Mr. Broadnax. “That’s going to be important – because there was a struggle, – a lot of discussion about the need for one.”
Councilmember Carolyn King Arnold invited local Homeowner’s Associations and Neighborhood Associations to attend the opening and reminded them to take advantage of the resource in their backyards.
Community office hours are 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Thursdays, and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Fridays. The office telephone number is 214-243-1527 and contact email is District4@dallascityhall.com.
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Dallas Water Utilities Payment System Maintenance Outage
ENGLISH
The City of Dallas will be performing system maintenance Sunday, February 17, from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You will not be able to process online or telephone payments to Dallas Water Utilities during this time. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. For alternative Dallas Water Utilities payment locations, please visit –
SPANISH
La Ciudad de Dallas estará realizando mantenimiento al sistema el domingo, 17 de febrero entre 3:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Durante este tiempo no se podrá procesar pagos por internet o teléfono. Por favor acepte nuestras disculpas por la inconveniencia que esto le cause. Haga clic aquí para saber los lugares alternos donde se puede hacer el pago.
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Love Field launches comprehensive noise lab
To better educate citizens about noise management at Dallas Love Field, the City of Dallas Department of Aviation has launched a comprehensive noise lab with various easy-to-use resources.
The website, which can be reached here, features real-time flight data showing all flights departing, arriving or passing over the airport and its surrounding area. It also tracks the number of arrivals and departures on each of Love Field’s runways and can run reports for user-selected time periods.
Noise Lab Web Preview
The noise lab explains the history of Love Field noise management, including its voluntary preferential nighttime runway program. Common FAQs and historical data are featured on the noise lab, as well as a link to log a noise complaint.
Federal law requires Love Field remain operational at all hours. The airport is prohibited from instituting noise curfews or dictating which runway is used if both runways are open. Runways are periodically closed for maintenance, normally during overnight and weekend hours.
Those interested in learning more about airport noise and other Love Field environmental efforts are invited to attend quarterly meetings of the Love Field Environmental Advisory Committee. For more information, contact the noise department at AVINoise@dallascityhall.com.
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Thursday, 7 February 2019
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Connection Point: DRC’s Public Policy Team is the Voice for North Texas Business in Government
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Dallas Marshal’s Office help fight hunger during warrant round-up
The City of Dallas is partnering with the North Texas Food Bank for warrant round-up of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants. Beginning Saturday Feb. 9, defendants can bring three canned goods to court to eliminate a $50 warrant fee, ahead of the round-up in early March. Donations will be accepted until Feb. 13.
“The Marshal’s Office wants to encourage individuals and businesses who have outstanding issues in City of Dallas Municipal Courts to resolve them during this period,” said Gary Lindsey, City Marshal.
During Feb. 9-13, the Dallas Municipal Court located at 2014 Main Street, will extend its hours and be open as followed:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9
12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 11-13
Individuals coming to Court who want to resolve their citations will not be arrested for outstanding warrants or outstanding citations.
Individuals interested in participating in the canned food drive can visit or call 214-670-0109 for more information
Warrant Round Up
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City Council Briefing Agenda Revised
The February 6, 2019 Council Briefing’s order of business has been revised to accommodate public speakers for the scheduled hearing on the juvenile curfew. Council will begin with the Voting Agenda, followed by the Public Hearing, then close with Briefings outlined below:
Voting Agenda
- 19-242 Approval of Minutes of the January 2, 2019 City Council Meeting
- 19-243 Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions and the evaluation and duties
of board and commission members
Public Hearing
- 19-178 A public hearing to receive comments on the reinstatement of the Dallas juvenile curfew ordinance, which provides daytime and nighttime curfew hours for minors – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Briefings
- Options for The Confederate Monument
- Bulk and Brush Collections Program – Update
Due to the timing of the meeting change, Mayor Rawlings will revise the order of business on the floor once the meeting is called to order.
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Saturday, 2 February 2019
63 ways to celebrate Dallas’ birthday
Happy birthday Dallas!
On February 2, 1856, Dallas was formally incorporated as a city. In no particular order, here are 63 ways to celebrate Dallas’ 163rd birthday.
- Buy fresh fruit at the Farmer’s Market
- Take a walk on one of Dallas’ trails
- Take a hike, go birdwatching or have a picnic at the Trinity Audubon Center
- View over 23,000 works of art at the Dallas Museum of Art
- Thank a Dallas Fire Fighter for their service
- Whizz up and down ramps, rails and street fixtures at Lakeland Hills Skate Park.
- Grab your discs and visit B.B. Owen Park Disc Golf Course
- Make a donation to a Dallas non-profit
- Take a tour of the Bath House Cultural Center
- Hang out with furry creatures at the Dallas Zoo
- Get active on the Katy Trail
- Try a food truck at Klyde Warren Park
- Thank a Dallas Police Officer for their service
- Explore the Old Red Museum
- Fly high at the Frontiers of Flight Museum
- Get a history lesson at the African American Museum
- Read a book at a Dallas Public Library
- Drink coffee at a local shop in Bishop Arts
- Soak in the view of Dallas’ skyline at Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
- Experience a jousting match at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
- Go back in time at the Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
- Get an unforgettable experience at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- View archives at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
- Explore the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
- Experience Spanish Art at the Meadows Museum
- Discover the Crow Collection of Asian Art
- Tour the Dallas Holocaust Museum
- View modern art at the Nasher Sculpture Center
- Visit the Texas Discovery Gardens
- Head to uptown and visit Bivins Gallery
- Learn about Dallas’ firefighting history at the Dallas Firefighters Museum
- Grab dinner and a flight at Delta Charlie’s at Dallas Executive Airport
- Take photos at Pioneer Plaza
- Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
- Feel adventures at White Rock Lake
- Catch a show at the Morton H Meyerson Symphony
- Find the Giant Eyeball downtown
- Explore the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park
- Experience the world class Dallas World Aquarium
- Watch a show at the Winspear Opera House
- Take a campus tour of SMU
- Tour the Dallas’ only HBCU – Paul Quinn College
- Hop on DART’s Streetcar in Oak Cliff
- Take photos at the BIG signs around Dallas
- Have dinner at Trinity Groves
- Walk around Bachman Lake Park
- Find and join your Neighborhood Association
- Watch a play at the Dallas Theater Center
- Do something nice for your Dallas neighborhood
- Shop at a small owned business
- Visit John Neely Bryan Cabin
- Hike the Big Cedar Wilderness Trail
- Shop at Mockingbird Station
- Rep the home team and visit the Dallas Mavericks fan shop
- Walk your dog at Main Street Garden
- Have a picnic at Peter Pan Park
- Rainbow Vomit. Just Google it.
- Experience Oak Cliff at Mercado369
- Get your shop on at North Park Mall
- Volunteer at a local non profit
- Ride the trolley in Uptown
- Take a carriage ride through downtown
- Visit the new Starbucks near Redbird Mall
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Thursday, 31 January 2019
Register now to participate in Availability and Disparity Study Outreach Meetings
The City of Dallas wants to know how well they’re meeting the needs of local minority and women-owned businesses. Register now to participate in the City of Dallas’ Availability and Disparity Study. It’s used to determine if there is a disparity between the availability of firms and the use of those firms in the market area.
A series of outreach meetings will be held to gather feedback from business owners on February 5 and February 26.
“These meetings will allow us to get feedback from those who do business with the City of Dallas, and those who would like to do business with the City about their experiences,” said Zarin Gracey, Director of the Office of Business Diversity, “we want to make sure everyone receives a fair opportunity to conduct business with the City – especially our minority and women-owned businesses.”
Learn more about the study and methodology here:
Availability & Disparity Study Outreach Meeting
Feb 5, 2019 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Dallas City Hall – Council Chambers
1500 Marilla Street, 6th Floor
Dallas, TX 75201
Click here to register for the virtual forum/ town hall
Click here to register for in-person
Availability & Disparity Study Outreach Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bill J Priest Economic Development Center
1402 Corinth St.
Dallas, TX 75215
Registration has not yet opened for this event. Please check back for updates.
The Office of Business Diversity contracted MGT Consulting Group to independently conduct the study. MGT Consulting Group partnered with Consumer Market Insights, Innovative Strategies, and Rincon & Associates to assist with collecting and analyzing anecdotal information.
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Learn more about Dallas’ Single-Family Rental Program
Dallas Code Compliance is updating the City’s Single-Family Rental Program and would like to inform renters about proposed changes. The Single-Family Rental Program is designed to ensure rental properties follow the City’s minimum housing standards to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Dallas residents.
This is a continuation of a series of meetings that sought community feedback on the current system. The new meetings will showcase how the feedback received in August was implemented in the city program. Click here for an FAQ on the current Single-Family Rental Program and learn more about your rights as a renter. View the presentation below for a look at what will be presented at the meetings.
Click here to register to attend one of the events in advance. All meetings run from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The meeting schedule is below:
| Date | Location |
| Feb 4 | Umphress Recreation Center |
| Feb 6 | Kleberg Rylie Recreation Center |
| Feb 7 | Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center |
| Feb 11 | Dallas West Library |
| Feb 13 | Highland Hills Library |
| Feb 20 | Fretz Park Library |
| Feb 25 | Bachman Recreation Center |
| Feb 27 | Skillman Southwestern Library |
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Monday, 28 January 2019
Dallas Police Department hosting 2019 listening tour
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) has a vision of advancing 21st Century Policing efforts. DPD Office of Community Affairs is kicking off 2019 with a new community engagement initiative, “Listening Tours.”
The police department will listen to questions and concerns directly from community members, and gather information from citizens. The Listening Tour is DPD’s way of making time and creating space to hear from the residents they serve each day.
This initiative will allow DPD to gain insight and collect data on how they can be effective in community outreach and engagement efforts.
If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, representatives from the Dallas Police Department, Dallas ISD Police Department, North Dallas High School Faculty, DART Police Department, and Code Enforcement will be available onsite.
The first Listening Tour is Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at North Dallas High School, located at 3120 N. Haskell Ave. Dallas, Texas 75204.
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Dallas awards Green Building Certification to LBJ Infrastructure Group
Dallas Environmental Quality & Sustainability issued its Green Building Certification to LBJ Infrastructure Group for showing leadership in environmentally maintainable business practices.
The company received Gold status for diverting 80% of its waste from the landfill through recycling. LBJ Infrastructure also reduced its environmental footprint by educating its staff to conserve water and energy during their daily tasks.
LBJ Infrastructure reconstructs expanded frontage lanes and main lanes, as well as the addition of bypass lanes. Its toll lanes are added within existing roadway to handle more traffic volume. The company manages lanes in Dallas and offers roadside assistance services.
The City of Dallas Green Building Certification program recognizes local businesses which demonstrate a commitment to environmental practices through leadership and policy, recycling, education, energy efficiency, water conservation, and transportation. To learn more about the program and to apply for certification, visit the Sanitation page at www.dallascityhall.com
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Thursday, 24 January 2019
Love Field team lends helping hand to federal employees
City of Dallas employees at Love Field Airport have teamed up to offer help during the government shutdown.
To assist the over 200 federal employees who are working without pay, City staff based at the airport raised about $500 to host a cookout. The donations from employees and airport concessionaires helped feed about 200 TSA, Air Traffic Control and Customs Border Patrol workers. Money collected was also used to purchase gas cards.
Local business have also assisted in lending a helping hand to federal employees who work at the City owned airport. Southwest Airlines has donated over 200 snacks and the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) has parked their Mobile Pantry at the airport so employees can easily take advantage of their services.
NTFB and local restaurants are making plans to continue offering assistance during the shutdown.
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Public input needed for Homeless Solutions Strategy – Track 4
The Office of Homeless Solutions in conjunction with the Citizen Homelessness Commission’s Housing Subcommittee is hosting a series of input meetings to get citizen feedback on Track 4 of the Homeless Solutions Strategy. The meetings will give the public an opportunity to discuss how the $20M voter-approved bond funding will be used to help those in Dallas experiencing homelessness.
To learn more about the proposed Homeless Solutions Strategy click here.
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Tuesday, 22 January 2019
Toyota CEO Lentz: Move to Dallas Region Opened Doors for Greater Community Involvement
For the second-straight year, a record crowd of more than 1,500 business leaders attended the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Annual Meeting: The Future of Mobility. This year, Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota Motor North America provided keynote remarks and discussed the rationale behind Toyota’s move to Plano, the region’s hospitality, and the future of transportation.
The event was held Friday, Jan. 18, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
Community Involvement
“Southern California has a big handicap, in terms of commute times,” Lentz said to The Dallas Morning News Publisher Grant Moise, who interviewed Lentz at the event. “One of the reasons that we knew we had to get out of California was just that. The balance between work and personal life was really difficult there. As a result of that, it was not uncommon for one of our team members to have to drive to 2.5 hours each way.
“You can imagine leaving at 5 o’clock in the morning, getting home at 8:30 at night. It made it really difficult to do things in your community because there is only so much time you spend with your family. And as a result of that, I think… It was more difficult to really have a robust community involvement.”
In turn, Lentz said, Toyota – which is known for its community outreach – now has representatives on 26 different boards today.
Welcoming Community
During the conversation, Moise asked Lentz of his impressions the Dallas Region.
“So my wife and I’ve been here four years,” Lentz said. “We were part of we call the pioneers. I can tell you two things really stand out. Number one is, it’s great to see four seasons: It’s hot. It’s hotter. It’s ‘God, it’s hot out here.’ And it’s Christmas,” he joked.
Kidding aside, Lentz said the people of the Dallas Region have been exceptionally welcoming to Toyota employees.
“I lived in a lot of parts of the country, and I think Dallas is this unique blend of the hospitality of the South, of that pioneer spirit of the West, and the values that I remember growing up as a child in the Midwest,” he said. “People (here) are very genuine. They’re very friendly. They’re very open, and I think, especially (considering) moving your 2,800 people – most of whom had never relocated their lives… Dallas has been so open to us. Such a warming environment, from kids in schools, and churches. It’s been a pleasure to move here. It’s been great.”
Lentz said his employees who have younger children tell him that they love the Dallas Region because they can ride their bikes in the neighborhood.
“When I grew up, that’s what I did all day long,” he said. “There are a lot of places in America where you can’t do that anymore.”
The Future of Mobility
When speaking of the notion of autonomous car-sharing, Lentz said he doesn’t think it will become as prevalent as many anticipate.
“Just because you can share something, doesn’t mean you’re going to,” he said. “I could share my toothbrush because I only use it two percent of the time, but is unlikely that I’m going to do that.”
Moise – a Toyota Supra owner during his high school years – used the occasion to ask about the relaunch of the car, 33 years after its retirement. (Toyota produced the Supra between 1978 and 1986.)
“Toward the end of its life, we couldn’t give those cars away,” Lentz joked. “Until it appeared in the “The Fast and the Furious” (movie). And it just exploded. I mean today, if you want to buy an (original) Supra, it’s $50,000 to $100,000. Now, the good news is, this brand-new car that comes to market in June is only $49,950. And it’s going to be a spectacular car.”
“We, North America, developed a concept car a number of years ago that we call the FT-1,” he said. “It was how we envisioned the next-generation Supra. The concept was originally built on a Tundra (pickup) platform. But it’s going to be an exciting car – turbo-charged, 335-horsepower – built in-conjunction with BMW.”
Incoming Leadership
Also speaking at the meeting was Chris Nielsen, Executive Vice President of Product Support/Chief Quality Officer at Toyota Motor North America. Nielsen is the 2019 Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber Board of Directors.
“In beginning this new role, I thought, ‘Is there something that can be our defining issue – something we can look back on in 10 or 20 years from now with a great sense of accomplishment?’ I think the defining issue for us is education,” he said.
Also Friday, it was announced that John Olajide, Founder and CEO of Axxess, was named the 2020 Chair-Elect of the DRC Board of Directors.
“Under Dale [Petroskey]’s leadership, the Dallas Regional Chamber has become the best chamber organization in the country, and I gain tremendous value through my engagement with the DRC,” Olajide said. “I am honored and humbled by the Board’s recognition of my contributions, and I look forward to supporting Chris’ leadership this year.”
2019 Annual Meeting Sponsors
Toyota Motor North America was the Presenting Sponsor of Annual Meeting. Platinum Sponsors included Axxess, Thomson Reuters, and Wells Fargo. Gold Sponsors were American Airlines, AT&T, and Hillwood Development Company LLC. Silver Sponsors included Frito-Lay North America, FWD>DFW, Jones Day, and Slalom Consulting. Bronze Sponsors were Amegy Bank of Texas, BKD LLP, Capital One Bank, DFW International Airport, Fidelity Investments, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Oncor, PwC, Stantec, Texas Health Aetna, and The University of Texas at Arlington.
2020 Annual Meeting Announced
The DRC’s 2020 Annual Meeting, presented by Axxess, will feature keynote speaker Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. The event will be Jan. 9, 2020, at the Hilton Anatole. Sponsorships, tables and individual tickets are on sale now.
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