North Texas Commission

08/06/2020

Mbroh Engineering Creates First Endowed Scholarship for Diversity Scholars - The University of Texas at Dallas

Late last month, NTC member Mbroh Engineering made a contribution to help support diversity programs at University of Texas - Dallas. The Firm gifted $50,000, creating the first endowed scholarship for students in the Diversity Scholars Program. Click the link to read more: https://www.utdallas.edu/development/mbroh-engineering-creates-first-endowed-scholarship-for-diversity-scholars/?source=momentum-email

“I realize that there are top talented young people who would benefit from a little financial support. If the scholarship allows them to focus on achieving excellence, then we will have achieved our goal.” - Anthony Mbroh, president of Mbroh Engineering

08/04/2020

Census 2020

The #2020Census moves into the next phase with the enumerators coming into communities. All #Census takers have been trained on following COVID-19 prevention protocol. Want to practice social distancing when completing the Census? Complete it online! https://bit.ly/3d3UoQ3

08/04/2020

Ryan Hires Holly Reed as Principal and Practice Leader of the U.S. Advocacy Services Practice

Congratulations to past NTC Chairman Holly Reed for leading Ryan's U.S. Advocacy Services practice!
https://bit.ly/3i4Gfnq

Ryan Hires Holly Reed as Principal and Practice Leader of the U.S. Advocacy Services Practice.

07/30/2020

Thank you to Senator John Cornyn for joining us on the North Texas Mayors Council.

Earlier today I joined North Texas Mayors and the North Texas Commission to discuss the next round of #COVID19 relief and the importance of funding for Texas cities.

07/30/2020

Who Made This Year's List of Best Hospitals in DFW? - D Magazine

Congratulations to our friends at UTsouthwestern Medical Center for topping D CEO's list of top hospitals. And, congrats to Texas Health for three of their hospitals making the top 10 list. This just proves that our healthcare providers are the best. https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2020/07/who-made-this-years-list-of-best-hospitals-in-dfw/?fbclid=IwAR3rOLEX2689yqWs9p2fZuVbuRr_CTiTDbaFMA-PAJfWsB5V6xsJJe0EAjA

Several hospitals and health systems received national recognition in U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.

07/28/2020

Recognizing Opal Mauldin-Jones Municipal World

Congrats to City of Lancaster, TX City Manager Opal Mauldin-Jones for being recognized as one of Municipal World's 2020 Women of Influence in Local Government. Thank you for your outstanding leadership!

Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager in Lancaster, Texas, is Municipal World's third 2020 Women of Influence in Local Government honouree.

07/22/2020

North Texas gains a new professional team! A new National Lacrosse League franchise team will call Fort Worth home for the 2021-2022 season. Get your Lacrosse sticks ready! https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2020/07/22/national-lacrosse-league-fort-worth.html?ana=e_ae_prem&j=90520332&t=Afternoon&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWTJFd1pHWTFaV1l5TVdNMCIsInQiOiI4VnQ0STJtb2lmUkhRa2FuN29xMGd3THFLVjc1VE81R216Mkk5OWFtUHliSzE4SEpHSGtUNTkwVzJCQnVFRHVYazN0UHpTdTAzaXlyTmlicERUaG9tU0dmbExrdkJRb01rcXZEdGZGT1NsMXhTall5UXNwXC9tSnB0YUZhSDI2SzJrUUVpOU9ZbkRlZTlTZmc1SWhNazBRPT0ifQ%3D%3D

07/22/2020

Texas Association of Business

We are excited to partner with our friends and colleagues at Texas Association of Business to Keep Texas Moving. Funding infrastructure needs is more important than ever, especially with reduced funding. Public-private partnerships will ensure these projects keep moving (pun intended).

07/21/2020

Weekly Dozens of North Texas Mayors Meet to Strategize in COVID-19 Era

We are honored to have convened this group of mayors along with our partners at the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The best way to combat COVID-19 is with everyone working together. It's reassuring to see that with every call. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/weekly-dozens-of-north-texas-mayors-meet-to-strategize-in-covid-19-era/2410241/?fbclid=IwAR3TQeiVpBZZe24GWqCSt6KKz-FB7wwBmRuwaHjvZ-2-zMZ2RcEdlKOlzzg

The ever-evolving battle against the spread of COVID-19 has become a true regional effort. Dozens of North Texas mayors hold a weekly call to compare notes and strategize ways to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

07/21/2020

Texas faces a looming $4.6 billion deficit, comptroller projects

Following the economic effects of the coronavirus coupled with low oil prices, Comptroller Glen Hegar projected that the state could face a potential $4.6 billion deficit.

The coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices are driving down projected general revenue in the state's current budget by more than $11 billion.

07/19/2020

07/18/2020

Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80

A force of nature, and a force of leadership. Our nation mourns the loss of an icon, but his impact will be felt for decades to come. Rest in power, sir. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80 - https://www.npr.org/2020/07/17/792579944/rep-john-lewis-a-force-in-the-civil-rights-movement-dead-at-80

Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.

07/14/2020

Why these North Texas cities were named two of the best suburbs in America for growing families

Congrats to City of Allen and City of Murphy,for being honored as one of the top 10 cities to raise a growing family! https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/07/14/why-allen-was-named-one-of-the-best-suburbs-in-america-for-growing-families/

Murphy and Allen are two of the top suburbs in the nation for growing families, according to a report from personal finance website GoBankingRates.com....

07/14/2020

Thank you to Carter BloodCare, our host cities, the NTX Mayors Council, & all donors for helping to make the North Texas Regional Blood Drive a success! Special shoutout to CourMed for donating Hint water to keep us hydrated.

Thanks to our host cities!
City of Irving, Texas - City Hall
Fort Worth City Hall (City of Fort Worth)
City of Richardson Civic Center

07/14/2020

Federal Update: COVID-19 (7/14) - North Texas Commission

Today's Federal Update is now available! Don't forget to vote today on the Texas primary run-offs. And, don't forget your mask! https://bit.ly/38T5827

Quick Takes — HOUSE LEADERSHIP UNVEILS END-OF-JULY SCHEDULE. Action on Appropriations, NDAA, and WRDA headline the lower chamber’s agenda for the next two weeks. — TRUMP TEAM EYES SCHOOL FUNDS BOOST IN NEXT VIRUS AID BILL. White House officials are advocating for a massive federal expenditure ...

07/14/2020

It's Election Day in Texas! Before you vote, visit votetexas.gov to find your polling station. Most importantly, don't forget your mask!

07/10/2020

Give a Pint & Give For Life

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨
Tune into the latest episode of Topic: North Texas for a discussion on #COVID19 & blood supply levels in North Texas featuring Carter BloodCare’s Linda Goezler. Click the link below to listen today!

Listen to this episode from Topic: North Texas on Spotify. On episode 25 of Topic: North Texas, Linda Goelzer, director of public relations for Carter BloodCare, joined us to discuss the effects COVID-19 has had on the blood supply in North Texas. During the conversation, Goelzer explained how Carte...

07/08/2020

COVID-19 has blown up air travel for nearly four months. The next four could shape it even more.

While we're traveling differently these days, our North Texas based airlines are working hard to ensure it's safe. Read more about how airlines are bringing travelers back to the skies. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2020/07/05/covid-19-has-blown-up-air-travel-for-nearly-four-months-the-next-four-could-shape-it-even-more/

Now 3 1/2 months into the pandemic, it’s becoming clear how big of a hole in the airline experience that the coronavirus pandemic has created. And the next...

07/07/2020

Cheers to our regional partner and a great community leader as he heads into retirement. Bill, congratulations on what you've accomplished for Fort Worth and North Texas over 31 years! Happy retirement!

We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Bill Thornton’s last week as our CEO than for Chamber staff - past and present - and officers to meet up for a surprise drive-by to congratulate Bill and celebrate his time at the Chamber!

07/06/2020

Carter BloodCare is experiencing a critical shortage in blood supply. Join us on July 14 for the North Texas Regional Blood Drive & help boost the supply. Schedule your appointment at one of three locations across DFW. Click the link to register:
www.ntc-dfw.org/ntxblooddrive
#NTX #DFW #GiveforLife
City of Irving, Texas - City Hall
Fort Worth City Hall (City of Fort Worth)
North Central Texas Council of Governments

07/04/2020

Wishing you all a safe and healthy 4th of July!

07/02/2020

COVID-19: Federal Update (7/2) - North Texas Commission

Congress moves to reopen PPP application process. Read about this and more here. https://ntc-dfw.org/covid-19-federal-update-7-2/

Quick Takes — CONGRESS MOVES TO REOPEN PPP APPLICATION PROCESS. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process is on the verge of being reopened thanks to swift action by Congress over the course of the past two days. — U.S. JOBLESS RATE FELL TO 11.1 % IN JUNE. The jobless rate fell t...

07/01/2020

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#USMCA goes into effect today. We worked hard to ensure this legislation passed to ensure more than 200K #NorthTexas jobs are secure. Read more here! https://ntc-dfw.org/covid-19-federal-update-7-1/

06/29/2020

Business and Education Associations Join Together to Call for a Statewide Public Education Recovery Task Force

The outbreak of COVID-19 brought to light & further exposed existing inequities in our public schools. We are proud to join statewide and regional partners in urging our state's leadership to focus on addressing challenges COVID-19 posed to our public education system. Click the link below to read the letter. Raise Your Hand Texas, Commit, Texas 2036, Dallas Regional Chamber, Dallas Citizens Council, Educate Texas and Texas Association of Business

Texas is a state built on grit, resiliency, and optimism. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texans are manifesting this spirit and determination in so many important ways, large and small. We are proud that public education in Texas—both educators and students—is at the vanguard of our state...

06/29/2020

Hey North Texans, early voting for the #Texas primary runoff elections starts today and lasts until July 10. If you are heading to a polling station don't forget to wear a mask! #EarlyVoting #GoVote #WearAMask

06/26/2020

As #COVID19 cases continue to rise across Texas, more counties are requiring citizens to wear masks or face coverings when in public. Let's do our part and keep #Texans safe. #WearAMask #NTX #DFW

06/25/2020

Big Tex wants to remind you to complete your #2020Census.
#TXCountsRoadTrip #Texas Counts #NTXCounts2020 #NorthTXCounts

06/25/2020

#NTXCounts2020

Our next stop on the #TXCountsRoadTrip is #FortWorth where we hear from United Way of Tarrant County CEO Leah King on how the #Census benefits our communities. Texas Counts #NorthTexas #NorthTXCounts #txcounts #NTXCounts2020

06/25/2020

Having an accurate, complete count in Texas this decennial #Census year will ensure we get millions in funding and up to 3 more congressional seats. We only get one shot every 10 years, don’t mess this up! Learn more at texascounts.org. #TXCountsRoadTrip #NTXCounts2020

06/25/2020

Texas Counts

And we're off! The #txcensusroadtrip swings through North Texas today. Check out this great kick off event with wonderful speakers, including our own Kimberly Walton (who gets Zoom bombed by her dog midway through her remarks 😆). #TexasCounts #Census2020 #NorthTexasCounts

The road trip made it to North Texas!

06/25/2020

The Concilio on Why to Complete the Census

Our first stop on the #txcountsroadtrip we hear from @TheConcilio CEO Florencia Velasco Fortner on why we all count, especially our littlest family members. Enjoy! @TexasCounts @CensusCounts #northtexascounts #ntxcounts #northtexas #txcounts

06/25/2020

The #TexasCounts Two-Step is easy: 1) Remind everyone you know about the Census 2) Have them remind everyone THEY know! The #TXCountsRoadTrip is a great way for y’all to find out how to get out the count. Visit texascounts.org for more! #NTXCounts2020 #Census2020

06/25/2020

Our shining stars of self-response in the #2020Census, the fast-growing region of North Texas is made up of increasingly diverse metropolitan areas where businesses flock & universities educate the next generation of leaders with deep Texas roots! #northtxcounts #NTXCounts2020

06/25/2020

Today we are kicking off the #TXCountsRoadTrip! Send an e-postcard to the rest of the #TXCountsRoadTrip by posting a photo or video of your community or favorite corner of Texas and tagging us. Let us know why #NorthTXCounts & have a few friends do the same! #NTXCounts2020

06/24/2020

Join us on Thursday for the #TXCountsRoadTrip! Throughout the day, we will be posting on social media what the #Census means for our region. We want to hear from YOU. Share what the #2020Census means to you using the hashtag #NTXCOUNTS2020.
#NTX #DFW #TXCounts