Temps aren’t the only high numbers in N. Texas

[Dallas Chamber Blog] (Dallas) Throughout the Summer the North Texas region has received high marks from both local and national media outlets.  Texas has a strong economy and DFW is leading the way.  Just last weekend DRC President Jim Oberwetter was interviewed by the Washington Post saying: “that, overall, the state’s economy has benefited from a light hand […]

Local artists exhibiting at Grace United Methodist

(Dallas) A reception for the 3rd Annual Grace United Methodist Church Art Exhibit is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at GUMC, 4105 Junius at Haskell inDallas. The exhibit featuring local artists is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27; noon to 2 p.m. […]

Women of Faith ‘Over the Top’ comes to Dallas

(Dallas) Their website reports that more than 350,000 first-time decisions for Christ have been made during Women of Faith events. Since 1996 when the faith-based women’s organization was founded, more than 4 million women have attended Women of Faith events in 88 cities across North America. Now Women of Faith will host its ‘Over the […]

‘Leads Over Lunch’ networking opportunity Sept. 15

(Addison/Dallas)Leads Over Lunch, a networking series sponsored by the Dallas Business Journal, is designed to help you expand your business network in one short hour. The next event is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House, 5001 Beltline Road in Addison. The round-table set-up includes a luncheon […]

Employers to be recognized for making work ‘work’

(Dallas) Changing times are proving to be catalysts for changes in the workplace, and perhaps no one knows that better than members of the Dallas Regional Chamber. Join them from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Adolphus Hotel as they present the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. The […]

Aldi to host hiring event today, Aug 16

(Dallas/Duncanville) Applications will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at two Dallas area Aldi stores for store manager trainee and  shift manager positions. Bring resumes to the Aldi locations at 13548 Preston Road in Dallas or 333 S. Cedar Ridge in Duncanville. Requirements […]

Dallas North Career Fair today

(Plano) Meet top employers face to face during the Dallas North Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, located at 700 Central Parkway East in Plano. There is no charge for admission. To learn more, visit ncfairs.com. To submit your news and events, email […]

Ribbon cutting at Telvista Social Media Center

(Dallas) The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Telvista Social Media Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. To learn more, visit telvista.com and dallaschamber.org. To submit your news, events, ribbon cutting or grand opening photos, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

Downtown Starbucks now open nights, weekends

[PegasusNews.com] (Dallas) A Starbucks extending its hours might not otherwise be considered news, but this Starbucks is in a downtown Dallas office building, and its opening says something about the slow but steady rise of the downtown residential community, especially on the eastern end. The Starbucks in question is on the ground level at 1700 […]

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 […]