Dallas Regional Chamber

Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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Mark Cuban to Headline Convergence AI Dallas 2026
by | Feb 19, 2026
Leaders from Google, Palantir, Khan Academy, AECOM, and Fujitsu Intelligence join the March 30–31 Irving Convention Center lineup focused on enterprise AI.
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Dallas Regional Chamber Names Hillwood’s Vice Chairman as Its 2026 Board Chair
by | Jan 29, 2026
Darcy Anderson will work closely with Brad Cheves, who began his tenure as the DRC’s President & CEO on January 5, and will take a significant role in developing the organization's 2027-29 Strategic Plan.
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Galvanize Ignites Southern Dallas Revitalization With Historic and New Markets Tax Credit Expertise
Galvanize Sustainable Capital is fueling historic change with smart incentives—and growing its presence in North Texas. Partner Mandy Price is out front, drawing on her M&A and private equity experience and deep Dallas ties.
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Nominations for AI 75 2026 are open now. Deadline: Dec. 19, 2025.

Last Call: Nominate for the Dallas Innovates 2026 AI 75 by Dec. 19

For the third year, Dallas Innovates, in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber, will spotlight 75 people leading AI innovation in North Texas.
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SMU Development Leader Named as Next President and CEO of Dallas Regional Chamber
by | Oct 21, 2025
Fresh from spearheading the historic, $1.656 billion "SMU Ignited" fundraising campaign, Brad Cheves will take the DRC helm from Dale Petroskey, whose nearly 12-year tenure included National Chamber of the Year honors in 2022.
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Business Meets Purpose: Inaugural Global Summit Puts the ‘Mission Movement’ in Dallas
by | Oct 7, 2025
At the Global Mission Summit on Oct. 8–10, leaders and innovators are rethinking business—where purpose is infrastructure, profit fuels impact, and legacy means leaving more than returns behind. Behind it are investor Michael Moe and Dallas developer Mike Hoque, and their newly formed Global Mission Institute.
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Partnering With the Small Business Development Center on AI
by | Oct 2, 2025
The Dallas Regional Chamber's AI Office Hours provide a new way for small businesses to leverage this technology, no matter what their level of expertise.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Named ‘AI Star Hub’ in Brookings Report Mapping America’s AI Economy

by | Sep 12, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington joins 30 metro areas driving two-thirds of the country's AI job market.
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How Bank of America’s Disability-Inclusive Workforce Drives Business Success
The bank's Support Services team fills a critical role in BOA—acting as an in-house consulting firm for every line of business.
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Scotiabank Picks Dallas for U.S. Expansion With $60M Investment and 1,020 Jobs on Y’all Street
by | Sep 2, 2025
The Canadian banking giant will open a regional hub in Dallas’ Victory Park with state and city support, positioning its U.S. operations at the “core of the North American corridor,” its CEO said.
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The DRC takes its members on regular trips to Washington, D.C. to advocate for policies that benefit the Dallas region business community.. [Photo: Dallas Regional Chamber]
DRC Expert: What the Federal Budget Means for Business
Signed into law on July 4, the sweeping “one big, beautiful bill” makes 2017 tax cuts permanent, boosts manufacturing incentives, expands Pell Grants, and offers new support for small businesses and working families. Here's a breakdown.
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Fort Worth’s Pro-Forma Launches $100K Texas AI Challenge, Bringing Statewide Talent to SMU During Dallas Startup Week

by | Jun 26, 2025
Texas' first statewide AI pitch competition is open to early-stage founders, with selected teams to pitch live at SMU on August 7. Applications close July 11.
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What Housing Affordability Says About Prosperity in Dallas
Local leaders explain the connection and the concern. 
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Toyota and the National Organization on Disability Convene at the DRC 
The eye-opening conversation was a platform for complicated subjects that impact every business.
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Alpine Group Texas April 23 launch event: Alpine Group SVP Barry Brown, Alpine Group CEO and Managing Principal Keenan Austin Reed, U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, and Alpine Group Principal and Chairman Rhod Shaw,. [Photo: Alpine Group]
D.C. Strategy Firm Alpine Group Expands to Texas, Cites DFW’s ‘Powerhouse’ Role in Business and Policy
by | May 13, 2025
The Alpine Group—whose regional clients include AWS, Siemens, and Match Group—sees Dallas-Fort Worth as a hub for federally connected growth in AI, energy, infrastructure, and financial services. The government affairs firm is opening its first office outside Washington—marking North Texas as a front line for industry leadership and federal strategy.
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