Upcoming EventsNTC Board Meeting Presidential Reception Webinar - Building an Innovation Infrastructure for North Texas Red River Kickoff Webinar - Regional Economic Impact of Arts Annual Luncheon: 100 Days to Super Bowl XLV Signature Series with Lt. Governor David Dewhurst New Members    Renewed MembersThe following is a list of members who renewed their NTC membership in July or August:Alcon Labs Alliance Air Management Alliance Aviation Management Barr Consulting Group City of Colleyville City of Euless City of Grapevine City of Haltom City City of Kennedale City of McKinney City of Richardson City of Richland Hills City of Weatherford Corgan Associates, Inc. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board DFW Airport Marriott Fidelity Investments Fluor Enterprises Freese & Nichols Grand Hyatt DFW Hillwood Alliance Group HNTB Corporation Levenson & Brinker Public Relations and Advertising Morgan Keegan & Company Southern Methodist University Tarrant Regional Water District Tom Thumb Town of Addison Town of Highland Park TXU Energy University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Dallas UT Southwestern Medical Center Weaver & Tidwell Woodbine 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 Meet and Greet the Troops BriefsThe Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington submarket posted one of the largest year-over-year employment gains in July, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.The North Texas submarket saw the number of employed increase by 31,300 in the D-FW-Arlington market, ranking No. 2 in the nation behind the Washington, D.C. area. Overall, unemployment rates grew in July.–Dallas Business Journal |
North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee teams up with NTC for 100-Day XLV Countdown luncheon on the field of Cowboys Stadium
The NTC's annual membership luncheon will take place on the field of Cowboys Stadium, partnering with the Host Committee to celebrate 100 days to Super Bowl XLV.
The 100-day countdown to the most anticipated sporting event in North Texas begins with a joint luncheon of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee and the North Texas Commission on Thursday, Oct. 28, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. The 100-day XLV Countdown Luncheon will commemorate the journey from the successful Super Bowl XLV bid in 2007 to kickoff this February. Second class of Leadership North Texas announcedThe North Texas Commission announced the second class of Leadership North Texas presented by Chesapeake Energy. Read More
Mabrie Jackson
North Texas poised for growth through collaborationDuring my two months as president and CEO of the North Texas Commission I’ve had an opportunity to meet with many of our members and leaders from across the region. Through these meetings, one common theme comes up continuously: regional collaboration. True regional collaboration isn’t limited to two neighboring communities joining together, or businesses forming an alliance for a venture. It’s communities separated by miles coming together to find a joint solution. It’s business leaders partnering with elected officials to move a project forward. It’s chambers of commerce working together for business development. Read More
NTC president Mabrie Jackson (left) and chairwoman Wendy Lopez (right) honored DCTA chairman Charles Emery with the TEAM award.
NTC honors NTTA chairman, DCTA with 12th annual TEAM awardThe North Texas Commission presented its 12th Transportation Excellence Award in Mobility (TEAM) to a regional transportation leader, Paul N. Wageman, and transit agency Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) on Aug. 18. Wageman receives the individual TEAM award and DCTA receives the TEAM organization award. Return of involvement pays off for NTC board memberAnthony Burks, co-founder and president of Vendigm Companies, joined the North Texas Commission board of directors in 2008 as a way to expand his community engagement through the North Texas region. Read More 
From left: Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, Dean Foods’ vice president of transportation Mike Ahart and Randy Proctor, general manager of the Dean Foods Oak Farms and Schepps plants.
Dean Foods and Thermo King introduce advanced eco-friendly technology for one of nation’s largest refrigerated transportation fleetsNorth Texas Commission member Dean Foods, the nation’s largest dairy processor and owner of one of the largest refrigerated direct-store delivery distribution networks in the food and beverage industry, recently unveiled a delivery vehicle equipped with a new prototype truck refrigeration system developed by Thermo King, the leader in temperature and climate control products for the transportation industry.
Cleburne Regional Airport’s Texas Flight Academy offers flight instruction for fixed-wing aircraft.
Cleburne regional airport opens 24-hour self-service fuel, new flight schoolNorth Texas Aviation Marketing Council member Cleburne Regional Airport recently held its grand opening for the new 24-hour self service fuel center along with its 5th Saturday Fly In on July 31. More than 250 guests enjoyed the Texas Heatwave Aerobatic Team flight demonstration.
Hecht to retire from NTC, North Texas Future FundIt’s taken him a few tries, but Carl Hecht will retire from the North Texas Commission and North Texas Future Fund on Oct. 1.
2010 Working for Clean Air™ Award applications being accepted
The North Texas Clean Air Coalition has issued a call for entries for the seventh annual Working for Clean Air™ Awards. The Working for Clean Air™ Awards recognize North Texas’ outstanding workplaces for clean air initiatives.
Topic: North Texas Webinars focus on innovation and art
The September and October Topic: North Texas Webinars will explore the impact of two industries on our region's economy. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst to speak at Signature Series luncheon
Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst will discuss the upcoming 82nd Texas Legislative Session on Thursday, Nov. 18, at the North Texas Commission’s Signature Series luncheon. |
Clint Schelbitzki
