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Dallas Regional Chamber Launches Life Science Recruitment Campaign

The campaign builds on the region's thriving tech sector as the foundation of Dallas-Fort Worth's growing biotech and life science ecosystem. “What we’re seeing now is the cumulative effect of convergence across industries—and that gives DFW an edge," says Mike Rosa, the DRC's economic development chief.

The DRC's new VP of Economic Development, Kelly Cloud, is spearheading efforts to attract startups and established life science companies to Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Corporate Recruitment: On the Road Again
by | Aug 5, 2021
The Dallas Regional Chamber is taking its 'Texas Two-Step' on the road, telling corporate headquarters prospects 'how business growth begins with one move to Dallas-Fort Worth.' As of mid-July, the team is tracking 115 active projects. Of those, 85 originated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hitting the road will add fuel to the fire of recent announcements and current corporate location projects, writes DRC economic development chief Mike Rosa.
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CECAP: Dallas Gears Up for Net-Zero Energy Construction
by | Oct 14, 2020
This summer, the Dallas City Council approved an environmental action plan that makes it a requirement for new commercial facilities starting in 2030.
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Work-From-Home Demands Spur Growth at DFW Data Centers
by | Sep 17, 2020
Digital transformation plans compress from years to months amidst COVID-19.
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Recent Success Should Carry Dallas-Fort Worth Forward

by | Aug 25, 2020
Years of steady economic success and our region's brand as a great location have provided much-needed momentum for 2020, writes Mike Rosa, who leads economic development for the Dallas Regional Chamber.
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How a Deal Gets Done: Dallas-Fort Worth Works Hard to Attract Major Companies
by | Nov 1, 2019
By making contact and staying engaged, Chamber and economic development officials lure important relocations to North Texas.
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After the Pitch: Behind the Scenes of Dallas-Fort Worth’s Pursuit of Amazon’s HQ2
Three experts in economic development, real estate, and investment—Mike Rosa, Linda McMahon, and Todd Watson—recount their roles in the Amazon effort, share details, and look ahead to the region’s future.
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