What your business can learn from the world's best spas
Find out what your business can learn from high-end service-orientated enterprises. Pay attention to details.
Susan Kassen
Time is money: What Cameron Herold can teach you about running a meeting
Cameron Herold, also known as the CEO Whisperer, has lots to say about running meetings. Although many in the business world complain about meetings, Herold claims that it is not the meetings themselves that are so horrible, but rather the inexperience of those running them. He recommends following these tips for memorable, effective meetings.
Eric Peltier
How to keep your company's information safe
Shawn E Tuma guides businesses with a 10 point checklist of why and how to protect their data and systems.
Shawn Tuma
Succession planning is important to retain your company value
You pour into building your business, and the value should be protected before you make your exit. Adam will talk you through the ICU method of responsible planning.
Adam Keller
Coworking is the new trend in creating community for workers
Many are becoming niche and mini-communities. Some target creatives; some target moms with on-site day care; some target the health-conscious with work-out space and yoga rooms. And many are creating communities via social events such as cooking clubs, book clubs, happy hours and speakers.
Amy Alexander
Setting goals that drive prosperity
Goal-setting is a necessary part of business planning, and most of us tackle this arduous task every year. As a non-profit, we work through the process of evaluating current status, aligning with mission/vision, engaging various stakeholders, setting measurable goals and communication,
Bill Sproull
Recruiting for tomorrow today: the importance of the REDP talent attraction campaign
Earlier this year, the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP) launched a new talent attraction campaign and microsite in an effort to, “…better tell the city’s story and attract young professionals already living in the DFW region to live, work and play in Richardson.”
Abbe Montgomery
International business sustains Richardson’s global success
Richardson continues to have international reach, and the Chamber's full-time, international business recruiter means that the Telecom Corridor name is known throughout the world.
Charlie Chen
Economic development enriches our community
Bryan discusses the benefits of having a strong economic development effort to the Richardson community.
Bryan Marsh, Vice President, Global Asset Management, Digital Realty
Workforce development: partnering to build long-term solutions
Through the collaborative efforts of the Richardson Chamber’s Education and Workforce Committee, the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) and higher education institutions that serve the city, the Chamber and its partners are working to bridge the gap between education and Richardson’s upcoming workforce needs.
Camille Garcia, Public Affairs Senior Manager, State Farm