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Chamber's Grand Unveiling Set December 11

Chamber staff is unpacking and getting resettled at 411 Belle Grove following the completion of a $1.4 million renovation of our offices! The 9 month-long project included updating the building's layout to create a more efficient and welcoming space for visitors with expanded event and meeting spaces and a striking and prominent exterior that reinforces the Chamber’s role as a leader in the local business community.

Thank you to our Capital Campaign donors for investing in the future of the Chamber and to Prosperity Bank for providing our temporary offices during construction.

See the transformation yourself at our Grand Opening Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm!

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Nine Businesses & Individuals Selected For Annual EDGE Awards

Celebrate innovation and impact in Richardson on Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 pm at the Drury Hotel as we recognize the 2025 EDGE Award recipients — visionary businesses and individuals shaping our community’s future, plus the exciting reveal of this year’s Legacy Award winner.

Community Impact Award

Credit Union of Texas

Community Favorite Award

Becky Deragon, RD Images

Economic Catalyst Award

GEICO

Marketplace Leadership Award

Celestica

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

Dr. Walter Voit, Pedegree Studios

Technology Innovation Award

Dr. Richard Benson, retired, UT Dallas

Revitalization Excellence Award

XL Pro Staffing and Consulting

Commercial Development Award

Associa

Make Your Voice Heard: Election Day Is Tuesday

Policy Experts A.J. Rodriguez, EVP with Texas 2036; Rebekah Chenelle, SVP Public Policy with the Dallas Regional Chamber; and Chris Poteet, President, Richardson ISD Board of Trustees, helped attendees of our Public Policy luncheon on October 21 understand the issues on the November ballot. Panelists are shown with Randy Ford, National Write Your Congressman, who moderated the event. Linebarger Attorneys at Law is the Public Policy program sponsor.

Early voting ends tomorrow (Friday, October 31) with Election Day on Tuesday, November 4. Visit the City's website for times and polling locations.

There are 17 Texas constitutional amendments and a $1.4 billion RISD bond on the ballot. For an overview of all 17 amendments, please visit this website. For details on the bond election, please visit RISD's website.

The Chamber supports:

Proposition 1 - Texas State Technical College funding;
Proposition 4 - Water infrastructure funding;
Proposition 6 - Securities tax ban;
Proposition 14 - Funding for dementia research and prevention;
and the RISD bond.

Workforce Development Program Highlights Career & Technical Training Opportunities At RISD & PISD

The Richardson Chamber recently brought local educators and business leaders together for a powerful conversation on preparing students for the workforce, featuring insights from Richardson ISD and Plano ISD superintendents and Career & Technical Education program directors. If you're an employer interested in hiring skilled, motivated students, reach out to your local high schools to explore partnership opportunities and tap into the next generation of talent.

Events

Meet The Businesses & Organizations Working To Create A Healthier Richardson

The Chamber's Annual Wellness Summit, presented by Methodist Richardson Medical Center, is set for Wednesday, November 12 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at West Coast University, 2323 N. Central Expressway.

This event is free and open to the public. Guests will learn healthy living tips for all stages of life, plus receive information and demonstrations about products/services available from local businesses.

If your business or organization would like to participate as an exhibitor, please contact Noah Frey.

More Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 5: Business Network

Wednesday, November 12: Business Network

Wednesday, November 19: Business Network

Wednesday, November 26: No Business Network due to Thanksgiving

Tuesday, December 2: Ribbon Cutting at Catalyst Physician Group

Tuesday, December 9: Women in Leadership Luncheon with Carolyn Alvey

October Highlights

It was a spooktacular Business Network this week!

Thank you for hosting this month's Member Connections, Assurnet Insurance Agency!

Attendees of our Small Business Community luncheon on October 8 had an opportunity to speak directly with legal professionals about general business concerns. Shown is Wei Wei Jeang with Fulton Jeang PLLC. Also participating were Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, Walter Legal PLLC and Urmin Law. Program sponsors are Logotology, Bear Benefits and Truist.

The Chamber was proud to help recruit member businesses to participte in Richardson ISD's first Principal For A Day event on October 7, giving individuals a chance to get an up-close look inside its schools and step foot into a day in the life of school administrators. Shown is Chamber member Kelley Barringer, USI Insurance, with Apollo Junior High Principal Yolanda Gaither.

Membership

Ribbon Cuttings

Caroline Eastside

1735 N. Greenville Ave.

Richardson, TX 75044

(469) 256-7473

Meraki Head Spa

1310 W. Campbell Road Suite 123

Richardson, TX 75080

(946) 344-6272

New Members

Clearway Pain Solutions

Dean’s Plumbing

LJB Engineering

Meraki Head Spa

Office of Jason Eddington

Rachel G. Savant

Reveal GFX

Sanctuary Furnishing

Texas Roofing Project

The Samaritan Inn

TLT – Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

VIP Home Services

Renewing Members

30+ Years

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

20+ Years

McNeff Commercial Real Estate

Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel

Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse

Stu Schlackman

10+ Years

Courtyard by Marriott – Spring Valley

Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP

Spring Valley Athletic Association

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

5+ Years

BAL

Lockwood Real Estate Partners LLC

ZenBusiness

1+ Years

Altrusa International of Richardson TX

BRYJO Roofing and Remodeling*

East Texas A&M University

Kori’s Kind Helpers

Lone Star Wind Orchestra

Springhill Retreat Center

Stephanie South State Farm Insurance

Texas Counter Fitters

To Be Like Me

Visiting Angels

* Indicates President's Club Member

Spotlight on Associa®

With more than 300 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide. Our 16,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 48 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities.

Spotlight on Texans Credit Union

In 1953, 11 Texas Instruments employees pooled five dollars each and petitioned the Texas Banking Commission to establish an organization promoting thrift and providing low-cost loans to TI employees, which grew over the years into serving the entire State of Texas. At Texans, we are proud, strong, and determined. We walk with a swagger, unafraid to show our true character, and we believe a financial institution bold enough to call itself “Texans” should do the same. After more than 70 years, we continue working to help our staff and members reach their goals, pulling each other up by the bootstraps, and celebrating our accomplishments. It's made us who we are, and we are a determined bunch!

David Frazier, Texans' President & CEO, serves on the Chamber's Executive Committee as the Vice Chair of Budget & Finance.