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New Members
Thank you for making 2011 a successful year
2012 Chamber Leadership
Important dates for 2012
Richardson growth continues despite economy
Richardson Business Trade Show
EarlyNet generates more than 1,100 business referrals
Social Media for Small Business: YouTube
Candidate forum to be held Feb. 24
KBS, JP Realty acquire Richardson office portfolio
Member News
Nominate a Chamber volunteer for Real Hero
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New Members

Courtesy Nissan of Richardson

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Carol Marks Music
Plexon
Freese and Nichols
Hair Art & Co.
World Affairs Council 
of Dallas/Ft. Worth

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Renewals

Aragon Graphics

BBX TECHNOLOGIES
Blanscet Sutherland Hooper & Hale
Calypso Products, Inc.
Cappuccino Italian Bistro
Coldwell Banker Apex - Bourland
Creative Memories - Bergstrasser
Dean Air Conditioning & Heating
Education Service Center Reg10
Express Employment Profession
Fred Hill
HealthBridge
Hilton Garden Inn - Dallas/Rich
J. R. Black Properties, Ltd.
Kiwanis Club of Richardson
Leadership Richardson Alumni Association
Lifesavers Foundation
Main Event Entertainment
Neighborhood Service Council
Owens Foods
Pampillonia Jewelers
Richardson Civic Center
Shutt Law Firm, PLLC
The Plano Centre
Up & Open Imaging
Whole Foods Market
Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.

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Thank you for making 2011 a successful year   

A letter from Jim Strand, 2011 Chairman of the Board   

 

JimAs we gear up for an exciting year in 2012, I want to report back to you as your Chairman of the Board of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce, about some of our strongest achievements in 2011. The Richardson Chamber strives every day to deliver programs, services and communications that provide tangible value to members that drives business success in our community.

  

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Chamber leadership for 2012--find out who is serving you 

 Ron Taylor

The Richardson Chamber Board of Directors are a group of members committed to doing what is in the best interest of the Chamber and its members. They provide direction for the Chamber and work with staff to establish the Chamber's strategic priorities. All Chamber board members are unpaid volunteers. The 2012 Chairman of the Board is Ron Taylor from Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

 

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Mark your calendar--important dates for 2012

 

Chamber programs and events are some of the most valuable benefits to membership with the Richardson Chamber of Commerce. Please mark your calendar now so you don't miss these programs. For example, Trade Show March 1, Annual Meeting March 22, New Teacher's Luncheon August 17.

 

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Richardson growth continues despite economy 

   

BillChamber President Bill Sproull discusses economic recovery in 2011 and the plans and challenges facing the community in 2012. "Companies should continue to innovate, think entrepreneurially, and make smart investments in resources to foster growth and ensure resiliency in tough times," Sproull said.
   
Richardson Business Trade Show will provide more value, visibility for exhibitors

The Chamber is making changes to the Richardson Business Trade Show which will provide exhibitors more value and visibility in 2012 than ever before. The enhancements will take this event to a level of professionalism that rivals regional and national trade shows. The Richardson Business Trade Show will be held March 1 at the Richardson Civic Center. 

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EarlyNet generates more than 1,100 business referrals    

 

Business leads and referrals are a primary reason companies join a chamber of commerce. If you are looking for effective ways to drive traffic to your business, consider our EarlyNet program, which generated 1,182 business leads in 2011. That averages about 30 leads per attendee.  

 

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Social Media for Small Business: YouTube  

     

YouTubeIn 2010, YouTube had passed Yahoo! as the second largest search engine on the Internet. The site receives around 3 billion hits per day and experiences 48 hours of uploaded videos per minute.  In other words, YouTube is a big deal. Both large and small businesses have created YouTube channels to allow their fans to experience and engage with their brands. When used correctly, YouTube is an extremely effective social platform because of its interactivity.   

 

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Candidate forum to be held Feb. 24 - TX Senate District 8 Candidates vying for Senator Florence Shapiro's seat
 

The Richardson Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate forum on Friday, Feb. 24 for the Texas State Senate District 8 Republican primary race. The forum is a part of the Chamber's ongoing efforts to keep members and the surrounding community informed. The two candidates up for election - Ken Paxton and Scott O'Grady - are hoping to fill the seat left vacant by Senator Florence Shapiro, who retired recently after nearly two decades of service in various areas of public government.   

 

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KBS, JP Realty acquire Richardson office portfolio for $44.5M

 

KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT Inc. and JP-Richardson LLC, an affiliate of JP Realty Partners Ltd., have jointly bought a portfolio of five office buildings in Richardson for $44.5 million. The joint venture purchased the property from Equastone LLC. In anticipation of the closing, the joint venture borrowed $46.1 million from GE Capital in a four-year mortgage loan.

 

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Member News

Please send your news to Amy Alexander - [email protected]. 

 

TriQuint Recognized for Excellence by Raytheon 

Richardson-based TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. has been recognized by Raytheon Company for exceptional performance in supporting its Space and Airborne Systems business during 2011. TriQuint was honored by Raytheon for the fourth consecutive year at the company's 2011 SAS Supplier Excellence Award (SEA) recognition event.

 

MetroPCS Sponsors UFC 

Richardson-based MetroPCS has been named the exclusive wireless partner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the United States and Puerto Rico.

 

Fossil's new headquarters named The Dallas Morning News' Biggest Recycling Project

Fossil inc. got its start selling fashion watches that looked like vintage timepieces. So it's only fitting that the Richardson-based firm recycled a 40-year-old office complex for its head office. More than 1,100 Fossil workers have moved into the Spring Valley Road complex that was remodeled by developer KDC. The buildings previously housed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.

 

Nominate a Chamber volunteer for Real Hero 2012

 

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Richardson Chamber. Consider nominating someone for the Richardson Real Heroes 2012 Award. The Real Hero program honors individuals who donate their time and talents to help make Richardson a better place. Nominations will be accepted online through Feb. 12. The Real Hero program is not tied directly to the Chamber.    

 

 

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register for this eventGrowth & Mobility Luncheon  

Wednesday, Jan. 18 |  11:30 am - 1 pm   

Richardson Chamber of Commerce 

 

Signature Luncheon   "Leading Through Turbulence"

 

Dan Garton

Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 11:30 am - 1:15 pm 

Richardson Civic Center 

American Eagle Airlines CEO, Dan Garton

 

Dan is well-acquainted with the challenge of maintaining day-to-day operations in an environment of fierce competition and nearly non-stop change. While the carriers now face a Chapter 11 restructuring, they remain focused on delivering a safe, reliable and exceptional customer experience.

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