Upcoming EventsWebinar - The Future of Work Bridge Awards for Literacy Advocacy Presented by Verizon Communications Webinar - Economic Impact of Sports Signature Series Presented by Fidelity Investments Renewed MembersThe following is a list of members who renewed their NTC membership in March or April:Alliance Operating Services Bell Helicopter Cantey Hanger City of Garland City of Midlothian City of Plano Denton County Transportation Authority Friberg Associates HKS Jacobs Luther King Capital Management MetroTex Association of Realtors Texas Health Resources Founding MembersThe North Texas Commission honors its founding members:Arlington Chamber of Commerce AT&T City of Dallas City of Fort Worth DFW International Airport Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth Star-Telegram Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Kimbell, Inc. Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce McKinney Chamber of Commerce North Central Texas Council of Governments North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy TXU Energy |
North Texas Commission launches new strategic initiatives
The NTC examined its core strategies to develop new initiatives.
NTC to add several new committees to its current roster The North Texas Commission Executive Committee officers unveiled results of an almost year-long process to renew the NTC's core strategies. These initiatives will help the organization become more focused to be the leading advocate for the North Texas region. Leadership North Texas application period closes April 30The application deadline for the 2010-2011 Leadership North Texas class is Friday, April 30, at noon. The NTC is looking for 35 leaders from across the region to serve in the second class which runs September 2010 through May 2011. Read More
North Texas Commission among leaders to advocate common transportation agenda
Advancing a common transportation agenda in the 82nd Texas Legislature is crucial to maintaining mobility and avoiding gridlock.
The North Texas Commission and other North Texans have taken the lead during the interim to build a statewide coalition to advocate a common transportation agenda during the 82nd Texas Legislature. Click here to view a PDF of the transportation agenda. Updates to the agenda and other transportation-related downloads can be found on the NTC's Web site at www.ntc-dfw.org/transportation.
What are the most critical opportunities or issues for your industry, your business or the North Texas region?
We asked several of our members for their opinion on what the most important issues and opportunities currently are for their business, industry or the North Texas region. Here is their response:
Workplace education programs have become key tools for many North Texas companies.
North Texas Future Fund gears up for Workplace Education ProgramThe North Texas Future Fund collaborated with regional businesses and educators in an effort to create a model for workplace education programs. With several North Texas companies touting the benefits and value generated from their similar programs, the NTFF will develop a learning model geared toward business and industry in North Texas. Bridge Awards for Literacy Advocacy Presented by Verizon Communications to announce winners April 14The North Texas Future Fund will announce the winners of the 2010 Bridge Awards Presented by Verizon Communications during a luncheon held on Wednesday, April 14, at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. Read More
State Senator Florence Shapiro
Florence Shapiro: Texas needs uniform water conservation standards"Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink." While this quote from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's legendary "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is delivered from the perspective of a sailor surrounded by salt water he cannot drink, and the work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge may appear to have nothing in common with the water situation in Texas, I am here to suggest otherwise. Region C Water Planning Group approves draft update to 50-year water plan for North Central TexasThe Region C Water Planning Group (RCWPG) – which is responsible for developing a long-term water plan for the 16-county North Central Texas region – approved a draft version of the 2011 Region C Water Plan and prepared to take public input on the plan. Read More
City of Mesquite continues support and development of Mesquite Metro Airport
Mesquite Metro Airport
The City of Mesquite continues to take a positive approach to the future development of Mesquite Metro Airport as part of its revitalization plans for the city. The city recently purchased property on the south end of the airport to ensure protection of runway approaches from future incompatible land use and development. A 22.6 acre parcel of property adjacent to the west side of the airport was also purchased for future airport expansion and hangar development.
EPA regional administrator to speak at May Signature Series Presented by Fidelity Investments
Dr. Alfredo Armendariz, regional administrator for Region 6 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will speak at the May 7 Signature Series Presented by Fidelity Investments at the DFW Hyatt Regency. Click here to register for tickets. Topic: North Texas Webinar series discusses the future of region's workforce and economic impact of sports and entertainment
The NTC's Webinar series, Topic: North Texas, announced the dates and topics of it's April and May programs. Topic: North Texas is a free Webinar series discussing key assets and challenges facing our region. Read More |
Dr. Stephen L. Mansfield
Erma Johnson Hadley