Profile: Jan Arrant from Methodist Richardson Medical
Hospital and healthcare stories are hugely important now, and the official communicator for Methodist Richardson Medical Center still finds time to serve on the chamber's executive committee. The helpful pieces that are serving our community have her fingerprints on them. As the Director of Community and Public Relations, Jan Arrant joined Methodist in 2015, after a 29-year career in television journalism. The driving force for her has always been to do just one thing – make a difference. For many
Volunteers of the Year, 2019
When business professionals lend their time and expertise to lead the chamber, it enables us to offer enhanced programs and more opportunities for you to grow professionally. Thank you to these members who have made significant contributions to the chamber in 2019.Rookie & Ambassador of the Year Price Newton, Dimensional Payments Awarded on a point system for greeting at events, ribbon cuttings, and retention calls, Price was also among the most active members of the golf tournament committee.Small
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Annual Meeting to feature President George W Bush
This year’s Annual Meeting will be a 26-year return engagement from when he first spoke at the Annual Meeting in 1994 as a gubernatorial candidate. President Bush will be featured in a fireside chat on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Renaissance Hotel Dallas-Richardson presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. A few things have changed, and Mr. Bush will share his perspective about a variety of topics, predominately his passion for helping military veterans. Attending companies are encouraged to invite their
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Member news: January 2020
Construction on the new plant in Richardson for Texas Instruments Inc. is getting closer – and it could be operational within a couple of years. However, the company will be closing its Sherman facility and an older Dallas facility in the next 3-5 years because of its smaller mm capacity. Methodist Richardson Medical Center celebrates its latest expansion and announces another one. UTD is celebrating its 50th anniversary. But a lot has happened in just the past 10 years. It’s not slowing down. One of
Multiple services available for senior care in Richardson
Multiple services available for senior care in Richardson By Suellen Price, editor Having senior parents is a familiar story, but it became personal for me a few years ago. And it came quickly. Two teen-agers, a crazy job…and now my parents were the ones needing help. Sure, they were only 100 miles away. Close enough to get there in an emergency, but not close enough to run to the grocery store or figure out why the TV remote didn’t work. If you haven’t experienced it yet, you someday will. By 2030, as
Chamber board gains seven new members
Chamber board gains seven new members Our dedicated board members give their time and commitment to the success of businesses in Richardson. The leadership provided by the board of directors is part of what makes the Richardson Chamber so strong. During a typical three-year term, the board members spend countless volunteer hours ensuring that the chamber maintains financial stability and stays true to the mission. This month, seven valued members will complete their tenure on the board, as defined by
10 constitutional amendments on Texas Nov. 5 ballot
10 constitutional amendments on Texas Nov. 5 ballot Texas voters will vote on 10 proposed amendments to the state constitution this year, which deal with everything from retiring law enforcement animals to the state's tax code. Texans will be asked to vote on these propositions about a wide range of topics from allowing judges to hold more than one office to cancer funding. A summary of all 10 propositions drafted by the Chamber’s Public Policy committee are below. The chamber’s board of directors have
