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Capital Campaign Closes In On Goal

With just another month or so left until move-in, we're excited to announce our $1.5 million Capital Campaign to transform the chamber office into a modern facility that better meets the needs of our growing membership is just $300,000 shy of the goal!

Join the list of donors today and be a part of this exciting new chapter!

Stop by 411 Belle Grove today between 5:00 - 7:00 pm for a Sneak Peek of the the renovation progress. There's no cost to attend, but RSVP's are requested for planning purposes.

Welcome, Leadership Richardson Class 41

Congratulations to our "next best class" of Leadership Richardson participants! Class 41 will kick off its journey on August 27 with the Road Rally and Welcome Dinner.

Ebby Adesegun, Ebby Halliday Realtors
Denisse Avila, Dallas College
Stacy Baker, Insperity
Dan Barrios, City of Richardson
Michelle Bellamy, University of Texas at Dallas
Sara Casey, Cupcake Polish
Mark Cottam, Austin Circuit Design
Kasey Cummings, All Moms
Allison Davenport, Richardson ISD
Theresa Douglas, Four Bullets Brewery
Shereen El Domieri, Fulton Jeang PLLC
Andrew Farmer, Cisco Systems
Chase Fetrow, Frost Bank
Joshua Franzen, Texans Credit Union
Noah Frey, Richardson Chamber of Commerce
Melissa Green, Dialogue Institute Dallas
Michael Harris, BRYJO Roofing and Remodeling
Sherry Jones, Richardson Civic Art Society
Samuel Lee, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
Michael Lehr, GFFdesign
Victor Manuel, Victor "The Hand" Manuel
Angela Marin, University of Texas at Dallas
Julie Mitchell, Curated Insurance
Justin Neth, Richardson Review
Jordan Noret, Cholla Petroleum
Mike Obert, HyperLocal Media
Sharon Odell, CC HOA
Sonya Parker Goode, Richardson ISD
Amanda Pels, Network of Community Ministries
Scott Price, Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation
Cris Rodriguez, Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors
Alex Romero, State Farm Insurance
Brian Rowe, Rehrig Pacific Company
Brandon Schweers, The Schweers Group
Tyler Shrive, Enhabit
Dylan Silcox, Texas Republic Bank
Taylor Smith, Lawson & Co CPAs, LLC
Daniel Steidle, Richardson Police Department
Lisa Stengel, Mary Kay Independent Sales Director
James Urmin, James E. Urmin Sr., PC
Mai Vu, Jeng Chi Restaurant
Dakeesha Wright, Collins Aerospace an RTX Company

Applications Due September 3 For Youth Leadership Program

Developed by the Leadership Richardson Alumni Association, Richardson Youth Leadership offers students an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills and learn about career opportunities. Through participation in hands-on activities, participants will enhance their ability to help shape the community, country, and world in which they live – now and in the future. The program is open to high school juniors who live or go to school in Richardson. Cost for the program is $175. A limited number of scholarships are available for students who qualify.

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Events

38th Annual Golf Classic Tees Off September 23

Grab your clubs and get your team registered for our 38th Annual Golf Classic, presented by Ryan. Network with current and prospective clients, partners and community leaders over a fun day on the greens. This popular tournament sells out, so secure your spot today!

Registration includes 18 holes, brunch, dinner, all competitions and games, chances for prizes, drink tickets and more.

Tuesday, September 23

10:00 am: Check-in and brunch

11:30 am: Shotgun start

End of play: Networking & awards ceremony

$950 foursome; $500 twosome

Sherrill Park Golf Course #1

2001 E. Lookout Drive

Richardson, TX 75082

Showcase Your Products/Services At Business Network

Business Network meets every Wednesday morning for networking and a 15-minute presentation by a featured business. There are three open dates this fall for businesses wanting the spotlight: November 5, November 12 and December 3. Speakers are asked to bring a raffle prize and a laptop (if they plan to use a PowerPoint). Contact Noah Frey to reserve!

Other Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 6: Business Network featuring Traci Steelman from Raymond James Financial Services

Friday, August 8: Ribbon Cutting at Club Studio Fitness

Wednesday, August 13: Business Network featuring Anh Nguyen from Missing Pieces Support Group

Wednesday, August 13: Small Business Community Lunch & Learn

Saturday, August 16: Ribbon Cutting at Sharetea

Wednesday, August 20: Business Network featuring Yaphet Tadesse from Edward Jones

Wednesday, August 27: Business Network featuring BizNet Fusion

Recent Events

Nearly 150 community members visited with more than 45 charitable organizations on July 18 at our annual Nonprofit Fair at West Coast University, sponsored by Frost, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Select Hotels and Autoflex Leasing.

Business leaders were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Comets LANding Gaming & Esports Center at UTD on July 17. Event sponsors were Methodist Richardson Medical Center and SmithAnglin.

Soccer Spectrum hosted July's Small Business Community Happy Hour. Sponsors were Logotology, Bear Benefits and Truist.

Rebekah Chenelle, SVP Public Policy at the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Andrea Coker, Chief Advocacy Officer at North Texas Commission, unpacked the achievements of the 89th Texas Legislature all through a business lens at a breakfast hosted by the Public Policy Committee and sponsored by Linebarger Attorneys at Law on July 8. They are shown with Randy Ford (left), National Write Your Congressman and Immediate Past Chair of the chamber board of directors, and Julie Snyder (right), President/CEO of the chamber.

Membership

Ribbon Cuttings

Green Bin

1257 North Plano Road

Richardson, TX 75081

(469) 333-0269

Nail Love

1300 E. Belt Line Road, Suite 600

Richardson TX 75081

(214) 213-7500

New Members

Causability

Club Studio Fitness

Jade Falldine

Joseph Thomas Foundation

La Madeleine Restaurant

L’Abri Salons & Wellness

PHDTech

Philosophy Designer Outlet

Rockie Marvel

Shakti Creative Wellness Center

Sharetea Richardson

Texas Moving Company

The Wash

Renewing Members

30+ Years

Super 8

20+ Years

Prosperity Bank*

10+ Years

Angela McCants

Bridge Builder Academy

5+ Years

Archer Western Herzog

Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Richardson

McCarthy Building Companies

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

1+ Years

Brandon Schweers

Lifetime Companies

Republic Title

Restland Funeral Home

Sey Interiors

Sunny Day Financial

Texas Tree Surgeons

West Coast University*

Wildwood Grille

* Indicates President's Club Member

Spotlight on Halff

Halff is an award-winning, employee-owned and full-service infrastructure consulting firm celebrating a legacy of 75 years of improving lives and communities. Founded in 1950 by Dr. Albert H. Halff, the firm has built a legacy of delivering innovative solutions with a people-focused approach. Operating from more than 30 offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, Halff is a leader in design excellence and community impact, earning 84 project awards since 2021. Ranked No. 91 on ENR’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list, Halff is also a USA TODAY National Top Workplace for a fourth consecutive year. Visit us at halff.com to learn more about our people and services.

Spotlight on Prosperity Bank

A commitment to meeting our customers’ financial needs since 1983.

At Prosperity Bank, we’re dedicated to providing services that will simplify our customers’ everyday financial needs.

We believe in building genuine relationships, providing positive experiences at every touchpoint from in-person to our digital channels, and backing our customers’ information and financial records with the highest level of security.

At Prosperity Bank, you’ll find knowledgeable associates ready to serve you with accuracy and a smile. We proudly care about the communities in which we serve.

As of March 31, 2025, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® is a $38.765 billion Houston, Texas-based regional financial holding company, providing personal banking services and investments to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Founded in 1983, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® believes in a community banking philosophy, taking care of customers, businesses, and communities in the areas it serves by providing financial solutions to simplify everyday financial needs. In addition to offering traditional deposit and loan products, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® offers digital banking solutions, credit and debit cards, mortgage services, retail brokerage services, trust and wealth management, and cash management.

Prosperity currently operates 284 full-service banking locations: 65 in the Houston area, including The Woodlands; 30 in the South Texas area including Corpus Christi and Victoria; 62 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; 22 in the East Texas area; 31 in the Central Texas area including Austin and San Antonio; 45 in the West Texas area including Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Abilene, Amarillo and Wichita Falls; 15 in the Bryan/College Station area; 6 in the Central Oklahoma area; 8 in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.