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June 2005 • Volume 2, Issue 6 This issue home | Action home | Chamber home Chamber Concludes Most Successful Membership Drive Ever Event Nets 164 New Members
They weren't the largest number of volunteers to work the annual membership drive, nor were they the most seasoned, but they were the most successful. More than 100 Richardson Chamber of Commerce members gathered over two days last week and recruited 164 new members. Receiving the coveted "GodFaddah" award was Ray Niemec, Texas Instruments, whose five teams recruited a total of 68 new members. Dale Litton, also with Texas Instruments, who alone recruited 22 new members, received the "Big Dawg" award. "The result of this membership event is a real testament to our dedicated volunteers," said Ellie Jackson, director of Membership Services for the Chamber. "It's also a reflection of all the great things the Chamber and the City are doing. People are excited about what they see happening in Richardson, and this is further proof of that."
Countrywide CEO Inspires Nearly 400 Annual Banquet Attendees Horatio Alger Winner Tells Audience To Never Give Up On Their Dreams
From growing up in a poor New York neighborhood to co-founding the nation's No. 1 mortgage lender, Countrywide Financial's chairman and CEO Angelo R. Mozilo is the epitome of a successful entrepreneur. The Horatio Alger award winner shared some of the wisdom he's gained over his more than 50-year career in mortgage banking at the Richardson Chamber of Commerce's 48th Annual Banquet. Nearly 400 attended the “Celebrating Entrepreneurship”-themed banquet which was held April 29 at the Renaissance Richardson Hotel. “Any company, in order to be successful, has to have a purpose,” Mozilo said. “It has to have a soul. If its purpose is to make money, it cannot survive.” From its inception, Countrywide's purpose was to make a difference in people's lives by lowering the barriers of entry and helping people realize the dream of home ownership. Mozilo said the company maintains this same soul today.
Prime Time Business Expo To Showcase Members' Products, Services Richardson Chamber of Commerce members interested in showing off a new product or increasing their customer base through a networking event will want to participate in the 2005 Prime Time Business Expo. The event is set for 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Richardson Civic Center, 411 West Arapaho Road, Suite 102. “The Prime Time Business Expo is one of the best business-to-business marketing opportunities the Chamber provides for its members all year. It is really an inexpensive way for member companies to market their products and services to other members and the business community. It should be a great event for everyone,” said Beth Kolman, Nortel and vice chair of the Chamber's Business Services Division. |
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