OK for a man to play golf during biz hours?

How about a woman going to a spa with business partners or colleagues? See what focus groups had to say, and learn more about the joint project between the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Woman University’s Small Business Institute, in collaboration with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber and the Metropolitan Black Chamber, that aims […]

Hispanic Expo at Dallas Market Hall

(Dallas) More than 30,000 Latino/Hispanic consumers and 250 exhibitors are expected to take part in Viva Dallas! Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6 and 7, at Dallas Market Hall. Presented by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Viva Dallas!is a business, entertainment and health expo designed for the whole family. There will be a Health and Wellness Pavilion […]

Highlight your business here

If your DFW business recently moved, celebrated a grand opening or ribbon cutting, tell us about it. We’ll feature photos and  information about your company here.   

DBJ to host Social Media Road Map 101

(Dallas) Join Eve Mayer Orsburn, CEO of Social Media Delivered and author of Social Media for the CEO, as she moderates a panel discussion featuring Dallas business leaders from The Women’s Museum, Cooper Aerobics and The Adolphus. They will share insights into  how best to use social media to achieve business goals.  Social Media Road Map 101, hosted by […]

New networking group promotes small business

Join Lakeside Biz, a new Rockwall-area professional networking group, as they meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Hilton Bella Harbor, 2055 Summer Lee Drive on Lake Ray Hubbard.  The cost is only $3. The Mistra offers lunch specials for attendees. To learn more, visit lakesidebizz.com. To […]

Fort Worth Chamber golf classic tees off Sept 19

The Fort Worth Chamber’s 25th Anniversary Golf Classic is expected to draw more than 300 players to Ridglea Country Club on Monday, Sept. 19. The annual golf tournament includes lunch and awards dinner, as well as the opportunity to network with Fort Worth business leaders. To share your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

ExxonMobil Foundation donates $500,000 to combat malaria

Irving-based ExxonMobil Foundation recently donated $500,000 to build a malaria diagnostic laboratory for the HopeXchange Medical Center at its health facility inKumasi,Ghana. The contribution will provide HopeXchange, an institution dedicated to malaria prevention and treatment, with resources to to improve malaria diagnosis. The center will also serve as a site for clinical trials of anti-malarial […]

Pepco Energy establishes Texas headquarters in Irving

Pepco Energy Services, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings Inc., recently established its Texas headquarters at 1200 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 1300,  in Irving. Pepco Energy will serve its prospective client base comprising federal, state, municipal and local government agencies, as well as commercial and industrial customers. To share your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

South Irving welcomes Farmers Boy’s Market

Irving residents can enjoy farm-fresh vegetables from Farmers Boy’s Market, open Mondays through Saturdays at 1216 Rock Island at MacArthur Blvd. The market, owned by Frankie Elmore and his daughter Amanda, opens at 8 a.m. and closes when items are sold out. Elmore plans to expand the market to include even more products and fresh foods […]

Annual Congressional Forum to discuss legislation affecting Dallas businesses

(Dallas) The Dallas Regional Chamber and members of the North Texas Congressional Delegation will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 in the Landmark Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Dallas, for the Annual Congressional Forum. Federal issues and legislation impacting businesses in the region will be discussed. Congressional members will offer short remarks, followed […]