Mayor's Summer Intern Program, businesses sign up before April 8
As we approach the one-year mark since COVID-19 arrived in North Texas, Richardson leaders believe it’s more critical than ever that local teens receive life-changing summer employment opportunities. With the support of local businesses and nonprofits, Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker and Richardson ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone are kicking off another year of the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program. The program, presented by the City of Richardson, RISD and the Richardson Chamber of Commerce,
Member profile: Marvin Jackson, Archer Western Herzog
Richardson residents are eagerly awaiting the completion of DART’s Cotton Belt Corridor in 2023. Also called the Silver Line, the 26-mile service will connect DFW Airport and Shiloh Road in Plano and traverse seven cities: Grapevine, Coppell, Carrollton, Addison, Dallas, Richardson and Plano. Archer Western Herzog (AWH) is the design-build contractor and representing the company at the chamber is Marvin Jackson, AWH Silver Line regional rail public involvement/community relations manager and diversity and
Member profile: Paramount Chiropractic and Wellness
When traditional medicine failed his father and then himself, Jonathan Pearlman began his search for alternatives. Now he hopes to help others find their optimal health. Jonathan is a chiropractor and owner of Paramount Chiropractic and Wellness in Richardson. Originally from Rhode Island, he and his wife moved to Texas so he could attend Parker University to learn the Gonstead System, which he describes as the “gold standard” of chiropractic care. “It is a specific approach that really analyzes where
FastSigns owner named to NSBA Leadership Council
Darrin Lawrence, a veteran and franchisee at FASTSIGNS® of Richardson, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Lawrence, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in
Tech issues in public policy in 2021 with Robert Atkinson
Robert David Atkinson is an economist and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a public policy think tank based in Washington, D.C., that promotes policies based on innovation economics. Rob presented to the Tech Titans board of directors in late January 2021. Rob spoke about privacy concerns, artificial intelligence (and minority biases), and what it means when it says that President Biden signed executive orders. Note that the beginning of the presentation was not
UT Dallas students help attract international companies
For the fourth semester (Spring 2021), UT Dallas undergrad students will assist international companies in their efforts to expand their business activities into the United States. The Global Development Initiative (GDI) is a collaboration between the Center for Global Business (CGB) at the University of Texas at Dallas and the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP). The CGB develops globally competent leaders and engages stakeholders to meet future business challenges through high-quality
Member profile: Lisa Miller, El Dorado
Service. Connection. Education. These three words describe Lisa Miller’s contribution to the chamber, and the world. Lisa’s official title is sales leader for the El Dorado senior living community in Richardson. Her true calling, however, is bringing people together to learn, and support and serve others. Lisa has worked at the El Dorado for just over three years. Prior to that, she was in the ministry. She helped create the Network of Community Ministries and Career Connections. These services have
New Marketplace members
New Chamber Marketplace members Main Event Entertainment Plano Main Event Plano is more than just 28 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, karaoke, and over 100 games. It's also one of the best venues for birthday parties, group events, company holiday parties, and even team building. Over 65,000 square feet of excitement! Enjoy full-service catering with ten private rooms, free Wifi, and big-screen TVs paired with the latest audiovisual technology. Monster
Support for international business expands in Richardson
The International Concierge Committee is expanding its resources with events, education and on-line services while branding as the International Business Resource Center. The center will focus on companies from other countries coming into Richardson and for local companies actively pursuing business in other countries.
2000 RISD students learn about careers during iDream
The iDream program exploded in growth this year, thanks to problem-solving in the face of the pandemic resulting in virtual, online presentations.About 2,000 students from 25 elementary schools met with dozens of industry leaders from across the country recently as part of iDream 2021, a partnership between Richardson Independent School District and the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.iDream is a one-day career day for sixth-grade students to learn more about opportunities available after high school.
Legislative update: January 2021
Legislative Update Planning is underway for virtual fly-in Legislative Days to Austin Feb. 24-25 and Washington D.C. April 27-28. Legislative Days provide Richardson residents and businesspeople with the opportunity to visit the national and state capitol and better understand the legislative process. Participants network with community leaders, hear from local representatives and key state officials, attend committee hearings and visit various legislators. Whether you are heavily involved in politics
Richardson Chamber 2020 accomplishments
Though often quarantined, volunteers and staff ‘pivoted’ to continue to provide opportunities to Lead, Learn and Grow businesses. The chamber hosted Town Halls with Chair Stan Bradshaw and President Bill Sproull to connect members. Ambassadors and staff worked through the member directory, contacting companies about their status and looking for ways to help. Thankfully, the Annual Meeting occurred prior to the shutdown. It was the largest and most profitable ever, featuring President George W.
Top goals 2021
It’s time for putting into play organization goals. Our processes are similar to those of our member businesses. Our focus is making decisions that best engage and benefit our members.Promote Business SuccessEstablish new connections with at least 10 large tenants and 25 small and medium businesses in the Richardson IQ and CORE districts to enhance their business, make them aware of resources, events and opportunities with an eventual goal of establishing business organizations in both districts. Foster
RYP profile: Tyler Farrer of Texas Bank and Trust
Setting up happy hours is quite a challenge during a pandemic. Tyler Farrer, second year tri-chair for Richardson Young Professionals, made it work through Zoom meetings and drive-by chocolate drops. He doesn’t stop there. He’s also tri-chair for the Growth and Mobility committee and is a graduate of last year’s Leadership Richardson (class 35). He is an assistant vice president and commercial lender for Texas Bank and Trust. Tyler was involved in his local chamber of commerce in his hometown
Annual Meeting to feature Mark Cuban March 11
When it comes to innovation and high-energy tenacity, Mark Cuban has a mind for business. Mark will be giving attendees a piece of his mind during the Annual Meeting, Thursday, March 11. His conversation with 2020 chamber chair Stan Bradshaw will consist of questions curated from sponsors of the virtual event. Networking will be emphasized during the reception on a specialized platform from 11:30 am until noon. Tune in to hear Mark’s take about how to take your business to champ levels through
Economic development/relocation opportunities in Richardson
with the Dallas Business JournalMost recently, the Business Journal spoke with Bill Sproull, president and CEO of the Richardson Economic Development Partnership. During the interview, Sproull discussed what companies already call Richardson home, the history of the city's telecom corridor and how he would sell the area to a perspective company.What kinds of companies already call Richardson home? Fossil and Lennox International are both headquartered here in Richardson. State Farm has an 8,000 employee
Sites in Richardson available
from the Dallas Business Journal (click to read full article) Richardson was and continues to be a place for large companies to call home in North Texas. Nicknamed the Telecom Corridor due to having the largest concentration of telecom companies anywhere in the world at one time, Richardson kept the moniker but diversified its corporate tenancy since the dot com bust. Today, a number of notable companies have a presence or headquarters in Richardson. They include State Farm and its 2.1 million-square-foot
Legislative update: 1/18/21
The 87th Texas Legislature regular session is going to be fast and furious. It kicked off Jan. 12 with rules approvals and other formalities. It is now adjourned until Jan. 26. To refresh: the Texas Legislature meets every odd-numbered year for 140 days, as dictated by the Texas Constitution. While the governor can call special sessions to focus on specific issues, this session is the big one.At the top of the agenda will be approving the state budget, while navigating coronavirus health restrictions in the
2021 Legislative Agenda
The Richardson Chamber’s legislative agenda for 2021 has been created by the Public Policy Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. These priorities address issues that are vital to Richardson businesses and citizens, especially in the areas of economic development, workforce development, education, transportation, water and local government. Richardson Chamber of Commerce 2021 Legislative AgendaBusiness competitivenessRecommendations:Support the continuation of funding for economic development
North Texas lawmakers outline priorities ahead of 87th legislative session
from Community Impact By Olivia Lueckemeyer | 1:48 PM Dec 17, 2020 CST | Updated 1:48 PM Dec 17, 2020 CSTFour North Texas lawmakers appeared at a virtual Richardson Chamber of Commerce event Dec. 14 to discuss their priorities ahead of the state’s 87th legislative session. The biennial gathering of legislators will look differently this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The session could have a virtual component, and members of the public may or may not be allowed to provide in-person
Richardson businesses recognized for excellence
Richardson businesses recognized for excellence On Thursday, Nov. 12 the REDP honored nine Richardson businesses for extraordinary success and meaningful contributions to the city’s continued economic growth through significant local investments with its Economic Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Awards. The 2020 EDGE winners who were announced during a virtual event were: Commercial Real Estate Project: Wynne/Jackson – For new developments Northside 2,3 and 4 and UT Dallas.Community Involvement
Richardson's economy shows resilience
For a moment let’s forget about all the downsides of 2020 and focus on some positive achievements. The REDP was successful, after some taxing rounds of written submittals and virtual interviews, in renewing its Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) status for another four years. Only the top 1% of U.S. EDO’s have attained the coveted designation.The 2020 relocation and expansion highlights included the “Amazon of the Pet World” Chewy, which leased 57,000 SF at 930 E. Campbell for a 700-person,
Innovation Quarter momentum continues
IQ website receives makeover With interest growing in the Richardson Innovation Quarter (IQ), the REDP and city worked together to create a new and improved Richardson IQ website with much more robust content including maps, a list of existing companies, partners, resources, event calendar, news and much more. Content is added frequently, so check it out often at www.richardsoniq.com. Richardson IQ Brew/MeetUp Group Every other Thursday at 9 a.m. the Richardson IQ hosts its “IQ Brew”, an education and
Q4 2020 International Updates
Richardson/United Kingdom relationship strengthens with a Richardson mayor and British consul virtual meeting In September, a Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker hosted a virtual meeting attended by British Consul General Richard Hyde, Elizabeth Ballentine, head of press and public affairs at British Consulate-General, and Lawrence Howorth, director, Mayor's Office of International Business. This was the first time that Mayor Voelker and Consul Hyde had met so they spent time getting to know each other and
TWC Partners with Dallas College and REDP for IT Skills
Dallas College in collaboration with the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP) has been awarded an $801,993 IT Consortium Skills Development Fund Grant by the Texas Workforce Commission. The grant will provide training to employees of three Richardson-based information technology businesses: RealPage, GXA and The Wilkins Group. RealPage is a leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, RealPage
Richardson businesses recognized for success
On Thursday, Nov. 12 the REDP honored nine Richardson businesses for extraordinary success and meaningful contributions to the city’s continued economic growth through significant local investments with its Economic Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Awards. The 2020 EDGE winners who were announced during a virtual event were: Commercial Real Estate Project: Wynne/Jackson – For new developments Northside 2,3 and 4 at UT Dallas.Community Involvement Award: State Farm Insurance – For engagement at
CityLine project featured at international conference
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) invited the REDP to create a video showcasing Richardson’s CityLine development at its 2020 Annual Conference in October. Originally set to be an in-person tour as part of the conference hosted in Dallas, the tour was changed to a video after the event was moved online due to the pandemic. Working with CityLine developer KDC and Transwestern the video highlights CityLine’s many features including the State Farm campus, Aloft Hotel, restaurants,
REDP achieves prestigious reaccreditation
The REDP has again been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as one of only 68 economic development organizations to have earned the prestigious Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) status. The AEDO status positions the REDP among the top 1% of economic development organizations overall and makes the REDP one of only 10 Texas economic development agencies to have achieved such recognition. The REDP first received the coveted status in 2012, and successfully
Profile: Brian Dunlap, Texas Instruments
Brian Dunlap of Texas Instruments is one of the newest members of the Richardson Chamber board of directors. As fab manager for the Richardson site (RFAB), Brian sees involvement in the chamber as a way to give back to the company’s community and connect with other business leaders. TI believes strong companies and strong communities go hand in hand. “Our intention is to volunteer in a more significant way,” he said. “This year has been challenging.” As long as they could safely do so, TIers
REDP earns prestigious reaccreditation from International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has once again recognized the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP) as one of only 68 economic development organizations to have earned Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) status. AEDO status positions the REDP among the top 1% economic development organizations overall and makes the REDP one of only 10 Texas economic development agencies to have achieved such recognition. The REDP first received the coveted status in
CBRE's technology division takes 100K-SF in Richardson
from Dallas Business Journal CBRE Group Inc., fresh off its headquarters move from Los Angeles to Dallas, has taken a large chunk of office space in Richardson. The company confirmed that it has leased approximately 100,000 square feet at Galatyn Commons in Richardson, located at 2375 N. Glenville Drive. The space will house hundreds of CBRE's technology employees, President and CEO Bob Sulentic told the Business Journal last week. The company's corporate headquarters is now in Uptown Dallas. CBRE
City receives excellence in economic development award
The City of Richardson won a silver category award for its Richardson Innovation Quarter Block Party, a project in the Special Event category of the International Economic Development Council’s 2020 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program. IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world's best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year's most influential leaders. Thirty-fiveaward categories honor organizations and individuals for their
EDGE awards recognize outstanding companies, individuals & projects
The City of Richardson, Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Richardson Rotary Clubs are excited to announce the 2020 Economic Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Award recipients, who will be honored during a special event on Thursday, Nov. 12. This year’s honorees have achieved extraordinary successes and meaningfully contributed to Richardson’s continued economic prosperity through significant local investments. EDGE Award winners include: Commercial Real Estate Project: Wynne/Jackson – For new
Podcast: Richland College President Dr. Kay Eggleston
Dr. Kay Eggleston talks with President Bill Sproull about her background, the effects of the pandemic on Richland, the benefits of uniting under Dallas College, and her history with the Malcolm Baldrige Award.Listen to the podcast Some notes:Dr. Eggleston talks about her background in nursing and how she finally ended up with a Ph.D. in Organizational Development.She talks about how the school has responded to the covid pandemic. The school has 1000 more students this year compared to the last, but 10%
Tech Titans announces finalists of 2020 awards
Tech Titans, the largest technology trade association in Texas, has announced its finalists for the Tech Titans Awards. Representing a quarter million employees through its 300 member companies, Tech Titans includes a diverse group of technology leaders from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies who collaborate to help innovation thrive in the region. The Tech Titans Awards recognize the elite in North Texas technology – individuals currently transforming the high-tech industry and giving companies
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Chamber hosts virtual Health and Wellness Expo
The Richardson Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual, first ever virtual Health and Wellness Expo from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 19 on Zoom. The emcee will be the popular host Zoe Frost from Celebration Magazine. The free virtual event informs consumers about products and services available from Chamber members that encourage good health and fitness, increase mobility, address special needs care, nutritional insight, and insurance options. Each of 15 exhibitors will have 15 minutes to
Member profile: Jeanie Jones
Jeanie Jones is a familiar face in the close-knit communities of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Tech Titans. She and her husband, Charlie, of Veritis Group, are long-time members of both organizations. Jeanie is Senior Business Development Manager of Wimmer Solutions. Wimmer, founded in 2002, is a premier source for consulting solutions, managed solutions and staffing solutions. There are many benefits to being a member of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Tech Titans, she
Spotlight: House of Namdar
Brad Namdar, the owner of multiple businesses, most notably Namdar Decor and the House of Namdar, has a long list of accomplishments on his resume: 2 time NCAA Division I bowl champion football place kicker, award-winning soccer player and coach, a DISD high school teacher and coach, successful business owner, active community volunteer, executive coach, appointee by the Governor of Texas, official partner with the Secretary of State in the Texas Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) initiative, and a
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson opens
PAMRehabilitationHospitalofRichardson opens“Hospital in ahospital”ispartofPostAcuteMedicalnetworkofhospitals Post Acute Medical, LLC (PAM), announced today that it has opened PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson at 401 West Campbell Road. A “hospital in a hospital,” it is located on the fifth floor of the Methodist Campus for Continuing Care. The 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides the same comprehensive inpatient and outpatient acute rehabilitation services as nearby PAM
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Communities thrive when people feel safe and valued
We value each person in our community.We are horrified by the murder of George Floyd specifically and send our condolences to his family.We support peaceful protesters and absolutely believe #BlackLivesMatter Prejudice and privilege exist in Richardson. It absolutely does. You can’t grow up white in America like me and not realize how privileged you are, and the stereotypes you were taught of others who don’t look like you. My hope in that statement is that, in awareness, I can improve and set an example
Governance queen to now govern retirement and grandkids
One of the highlights of Molly’s work at the chamber was meeting President George W. Bush at the 2020 Annual Meeting. “I think the world of the Bush family. I was able to get my picture taken with him,” she said. “I’ve met a lot of people in politics. It’s always an honor to me to meet these incredible people. “ When she first walked through the doors of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce, she was a part-time contractor tasked with “dialing for dollars” or seeking basic contact information for
Certificate of origin eases exporting of goods
Visit our website for sample documents A Certificate of Origin is a document used in international trade, which identifies the origin country of the goods being exported. It is a mandatory document by various country customs organizations. In many countries, the duty rate and the admissibility are affected by the country of origin of the goods. Failure to properly declare the origin of goods may result in delay, higher duty/tariff rate, fine/penalty, entry denial or seizure. The United States has
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Mayor Paul Voelker in Rich Talk podcast
Mayor Voelker sits down and talks about his background in Richardson, and his approach to business relationships with the city. Part of the conversation is how Richardson develops interest from international companies, and why bringing in international companies is important. Mayor Voelker also talks about the planning that is being done for the city as a whole to develop areas of interest that can best serve various groups of citizenry and businesses. It's an exciting and cohesive look at the future of
