Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The DRC Works with our regional and state allies to bring companies and new jobs to the Dallas Region. Our strategic focus is to attract U.S. and international NORTH AMERICAN headquarters, recruit manufacturing jobs - including to Southern Dallas County - drive job growth and innovation, and foster an entrepreneurial culture. -80+ recruitment projects under consideration, including 27+ since COVID-19 (mid-March). Project pipeline by categories included Manufacturing, Expansions/Regional Offices, Headquarters, and Logistics. -Net New Jobs -Fortune 500 Headquarters moved to Dallas Region -Successful corporate recruitment and expansion projects: Industrial Facilities Manufacturing, Logistics; Corporate Offices; Corporate Headquarters Fortune 500, International, Other
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
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  • Program 2 [2020]

    EDUCATION & WORKFORCE: Improving educational outcomes and expanding career opportunities creates a sustainable, highly trained workforce. The DRC works to advance education - from early childhood through higher education and workforce development - so all students are equipped to find a rewarding job that pays a living wage. Dallas Thrives - working with over 50 companies and institutions to double living wage attainment in Dallas County in a generation. Supported 51 Independent School Districts and 10 colleges/universities with reopening preparations. -In Pre-Kindergarten enrollment -In post-secondary enrollment -DRC member companies participated as P-Tech partners (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) -Dallas ISD Schools no longer on Texas Education Agency's list of schools needing most improvement -Dallas Thrives Launched this major initiative to double the number of 25-34 year olds earning a living wage ($50,000 a year) in Dallas County by 2040.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
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  • Program 3 [2020]

    PUBLIC POLICY: The DRC works with elected officials to advocate for pro-business and pro-growth public policies. The DRC focuses on issues most important to our business community: economic development, infrastructure, education, and maintaining a high quality of life for all who live, work, and do business in the Dallas Region. Hosted 14+ events and meetings with 1,400+ attendees, virtually and in person. Speakers included: U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, U.S. Congressman Colin Allred, State Representative Julie Johnson, State Representative Chris Turner, and State Representative Giovanni Capriglione. -Events featuring elected officials -Top 3 Legislative Priorities: HB 3 Public School Finance supported state investment of $6.6B in new funds for public education and $5.0B in property tax relief; SB 6 "Bathroom Bill" blocked discriminatory legislation that has potential to harm Texas' efforts to keep and attract talent and events; SB 1107 Expanding Telemedicine and Telehealth supported creation of legal framework for virtual doctor-patient relationships, increasing care options for consumers
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
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