Dallas Regional Chamber Announces Headliners for 2018 Annual Meeting, Presented by AT&T

Dallas Cowboys legends Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, and Charlotte Jones Anderson to headline DRC’s biggest annual gathering of business executives and community leaders

DALLAS – The Dallas Regional Chamber officially announced that Dallas Cowboys legends Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, and Charlotte Jones Anderson will co-headline the organization’s Annual Meeting, which will be held on January 18, 2018, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.

Presented by AT&T, the 2018 Annual Meeting will revolve around the theme, “Business. Football. Life.,” and panelists will discuss their successful careers in football and the world of business. The keynote conversation will be moderated by Brad Sham, the “voice of the Dallas Cowboys,” and Tracy Merzi, Market Publisher of the Dallas Business Journal.

This is the DRC’s biggest event every year, which celebrates the contributions of the business and community leaders who make the Dallas Region a vibrant and dynamic place to live, work, and do business.

Sponsorships and tickets are now available at DallasChamber.org/AnnualMeeting. Early-bird pricing runs through October 17.

Additional Information:
Emmitt Smith bio
Roger Staubach bio
Charlotte Jones Anderson bio

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About the Dallas Regional Chamber
The Dallas Regional Chamber is one of the most established business organizations in the nation and serves as the voice of business and the champion of economic development and growth in the Dallas Region. We work with our 1,200 member companies and regional partners to strengthen our business community by advocating for pro-growth public policies, improving our educational system, attracting talented workers from around the world, and enhancing the quality of life for all. Our goal is to make Dallas the best place in America to live, work, and do business. For more information, please contact the Dallas Regional Chamber at 214.746.6600 or visit www.dallaschamber.org.

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PARK(ing) Day comes to Dallas

The City of Dallas is participating in its 7th annual PARK(ing) Day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m on Friday, September 15. This unique event will transform Main Street into a linear park for the day.

PARK(ing) Day is a worldwide event that turns street parking spaces into mini parks often themed by local businesses. Where cars would normally park, visitors will find downtown employees and residents socializing in these public spaces. Over 30 parking spaces will be used and turned into picnic areas, playgrounds, mini golf courses, and even libraries.

The City of Dallas’ Planning and Urban Design and Mobility and Streets Services departments, and the Dallas Public Library will have “Parklets” as part of the event.

For more information, visit their website.

 

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City to consolidate all evacuees at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Shelter

The City of Dallas will consolidate the Walnut Hill and Samuell Grand Shelters into the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Shelter later this evening.

Tomorrow through Thursday, more than 1,000 Texas residents temporarily housed in Alexandria and Shreveport, LA are expected to arrive at the shelter by bus. These new evacuees will bring the mega shelter close to capacity. The current count is 2,967 guests in the Convention Center and 140 at Samuell Grand Recreation Center.

The City of Dallas thanks everyone for their generosity. The greatest need now is for monetary donations to the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund. Donations to the fund will provide grants to individuals and families for basic housing assistance and necessities. To donate visit:

Donations can be taken to the Trusted World location on Kingsley Road in Garland; visit www.dallashelpforharvey.net for current information on donations and volunteering.

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Benefits information for Dallas shelter guests

Hot Foods Waiver
Households in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their benefits to buy hot foods and hot food products from any SNAP retailer (such as grocery stores or convenience stores) in Texas, with their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards through September 30, 2017.

SNAP Replacement Benefits
SNAP recipients are eligible for replacement SNAP benefits if their food was destroyed due to fire, flood, tornado, accident, or other similar events. Individuals or their Authorized Representatives must sign and submit a Form H1855, Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed Food Stamp Benefits, to claim destroyed food. SNAP recipients may submit the Form H1855 at any local eligibility office to request replacement benefits.

Medicaid Replacement Cards
If Medicaid clients need a replacement Medicaid card due to the card being lost or destroyed, a replacement card can be printed from their YourTexasBenefits account on YourTexasBenefits.com.

Lone Star EBT Replacement Cards
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or SNAP clients who need a replacement EBT card because theirs was lost or destroyed can visit a local HHSC office where staff can provide a replacement EBT card, or call the Lone Star Help Desk at 1-800-777-7EBT (1-800-777-7328) to request a replacement card that will be mailed to the client.

WIC
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants who evacuated and lost or left behind WIC foods or formula already purchased can go to any open WIC clinic to get replacement food benefits. Visit TexasWIC.org or call 800-942-3678. If you are in an area affected by Harvey please press option 3 to speak with an operator from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and have them help you find an open location.

• If you need breastfeeding assistance please call our lactation support hotline 855-550-6667 for 24/7 support.

Federal Emergency Management
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced programs to help Texans with home repairs, debris removal and other issues. Visit their website for details.

Disaster Distress Helpline
Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990 if you’d like to get help with the stress of dealing with the storm and the recovery. The line is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Assistance through 2-1-1
For disaster-related assistance that may be available locally, households can call 2-1-1, Option 5, toll-free, 24 hours-a-day or visit the 2-1-1 website. In some cases, cell phones or out of state callers may have difficulty calling 2-1-1. These individuals can call the following alternate toll-free number – 1-877-541-7905, and select Option 5.

If you need help finding shelter, food or even disaster services for your pets, dial 2-1-1. Here are just some of the things 2-1-1 can help you with:

• Shelter Locations 
• Evacuation Information 
• Donation Information 
• Food and Water 
• Disaster Services for Animals 
• Federal Disaster Assistance 
• Damage Reporting 
• Volunteer Opportunities 
• Questions about your SNAP food benefits, Medicaid or TANF 

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Dallas Shelters To Observe Day of Prayer

President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have declared Sunday, September 3rd as a Day of Prayer. The City of Dallas, in partnership with the Red Cross and the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Spiritual & Emotional Care team, will coordinate interfaith Sunday services at each of the Dallas shelters for displaced families who wish to attend. Services will be held in English at 10 a.m. Following lunch, services will be held in Spanish at 2 p.m.

 

These services are not open to the public.

 

VOAD organizations facilitate spiritual and emotional care services in Dallas shelters to provide disaster care and counseling. To serve with the VOAD Spiritual Care team, faith-based member organizations must complete training on several topics, including trauma counseling and disaster care. Faith-based organizations who are registered and trained may be activated to serve in a shelter, as needed for disaster care and counseling.  To learn more, visit dallascountyvoad.org.

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City of Dallas Labor Day closures and schedules

City offices: Closed

Libraries: Closed

Recreation Centers: Administrative Offices and Recreation Centers Closed

Animal Services:
Shelter and Administrative offices will close Monday Sept. 4. Animal Services staff will respond to emergency calls. All calls will be handled through 311. The Everyday Adoption Center at 16821 N Coit Road will open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3-1-1 Customer Help Line:
Customer Service Representatives will be available to take service related urgent calls such as water main breaks, downed trees/limbs, signal lights out/down, animal control, etc. Water Customer Service will be closed. For service requests visit

Police: Administrative offices closed. Will operate on a normal schedule.

Dallas Fire Rescue: Administrative offices closed. Will operate on a normal schedule.

Court & Detention Services:
The Municipal Courts Building at 2014 Main will be closed Monday Sept. 5. Payments by mail are accepted with postmark dates honored. Online payments may be made at www.dallascityhall.com. Full payments and attorney and cash bonds for arrested defendants will be processed 24/7 (including holidays) at the Dallas Marshal’s Office, 1600 Chestnut St., Dallas 75226.

Sanitation:
Administrative offices closed. Garbage and recycling roll carts will be collected as scheduled for Monday residential customers. Transfer stations and the McCommas Bluff landfill will be open as scheduled. First Monday Brush & Bulky Trash collections begin Monday Sept. 4.

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City of Dallas closures and schedules for Labor Day

City offices:

Closed

Libraries:

Closed

Recreation Centers:

Administrative Offices and Recreation Centers Closed

Animal Services:

Shelter and Administrative offices will close Monday Sept. 4. Animal Services staff will respond to emergency calls. All calls will be handled through 311. The Everyday Adoption Center at 16821 N Coit Road will open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3-1-1 Customer Help Line:

Customer Service Representatives will be available to take service related urgent calls such as water main breaks, downed trees/limbs, signal lights out/down, animal control, etc. Water Customer Service will be closed. For service requests visit

Police:

Administrative offices-Closed. Will operate on normal schedule.

Dallas Fire Rescue:

Administrative offices closed. Will operate on a normal schedule.

Court & Detention Services:

The Municipal Courts Building at 2014 Main will be closed Monday Sept. 5. Payments by mail are accepted with postmark dates honored. Online payments may be made at www.dallascityhall.com. Full payments and attorney and cash bonds for arrested defendants will be processed 24/7 (including holidays) at the Dallas Marshal’s Office, 1600 Chestnut St., Dallas 75226.

Sanitation:

Administrative offices closed. Garbage and recycling roll carts will be collected as scheduled for Monday residential customers. Transfer stations and the McCommas Bluff landfill will be open as scheduled. First Monday Brush & Bulky Trash collections begin Monday Sept. 4.

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