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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jan 30, 2026
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
by Sandra Engelland |
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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by Makayla Rosales | Coordinator, Opportunity and Impact at DRC |
Nov 18, 2025
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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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Nov 18, 2025
The outgoing Dallas Regional Chamber chief executive received the Dallas Business Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award after 12 years of helping elevate the region's economic standing.
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Brad Cheves has been named as the next president and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber [Photo: SMU]
SMU Development Leader Named as Next President and CEO of Dallas Regional Chamber
by David Seeley | 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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by Quincy Preston |
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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by Dallas Regional Chamber |
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.
sponsored by The Organization
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by Dallas Regional Chamber |
Sep 15, 2025
AI seem overwhelming? Just go to office hours.
sponsored by The Organization
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How Bank of America’s Disability-Inclusive Workforce Drives Business Success
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Sep 9, 2025
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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by Quincy Preston |
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]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DRC-in-Washington-970-360x203.jpeg)
by Judith Tankel, vice president, public policy, Dallas Regional Chamber |
Aug 12, 2025
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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by Lance Murray |
Jul 8, 2025
DRC President and CEO Dale Petroskey will step down at year’s end after nearly 12 years of service. During his tenure, he's led the DRC to National Chamber of the Year honors as North Texas' nationwide business clout skyrocketed. “Whoever succeeds me will be stepping into one of the most interesting and rewarding jobs in America,” Petroskey said.
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What Housing Affordability Says About Prosperity in Dallas
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Jun 10, 2025
Local leaders explain the connection and the concern.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
May 15, 2025
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]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Alpine-Group_Quad_970_IMG_4106-360x203.jpg)
by Quincy Preston |
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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by Glenn Hunter |
May 7, 2025
As the Texas Legislature considers legislation regulating artificial intelligence, lawmakers in other states are doing the same. The federal government also could jump into the regulatory arena, possibly following Texas’ lead. What can AI-enabled businesses do in the meantime to navigate this patchwork of emerging rules? Attendees at the recent Convergence AI Dallas conference found out.
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