December 2006 / January 2007

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Richardson Chamber Reflects On Banner Year

Paul VoelkerAs the Richardson Chamber of Commerce undertakes initiatives to benefit the business community and Richardson citizens in 2007, the organization proceeds with confidence – and with great pride in the previous year’s outstanding achievements.

"We accomplished many of our key objectives in 2006, offering advocacy, networking and economic development services that make Richardson an even more exciting and vibrant place to live, work and play," said Paul Voelker, outgoing chairman of the Richardson Chamber board of directors. "Looking forward to 2007, we already have a great annual banquet scheduled on Feb. 27, with Rich Templeton, president and CEO of Texas Instruments, as our keynote speaker. We look forward to sharing more details about our recent successes then, and also eagerly anticipate honoring our Richardson Citizen of the Year.

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50th Annual Banquet To Feature TI Chief Executive

Rich TempletonRich Templeton, president and CEO of Texas Instruments, will deliver the keynote address at the Richardson Chamber of Commerce's 50th Annual Banquet on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Renaissance Richardson Hotel.  The 2006 Citizen of the Year will be announced and 2006 Chairman of the Board Paul Voelker will hand the leadership gavel to 2007 Chairman of the Board Richard Ramey.

Individual tickets are $80 per person and tables of 10 are $900. Each sponsored table will receive company signage and sponsor recognition at the banquet. A number of sponsorship packages are also available for the banquet ranging in price from $5,000 to $25,000.

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Survey Reveals Priority Issues For Members

As many members know, the Richardson Chamber recently surveyed its membership to identify the issues that members consider most important so the Chamber can focus on those issues and activities in 2007 and beyond.  Now that the survey results have processed, here are a few of the highlights:

  • Sixty percent of RCC members joined the Chamber to support community economic development and business advocacy.
  • Seventy-eight percent of respondents believe the most important functions of the Chamber are economic development and support for the existing businesses in Richardson.
  • The Chamber is considered most effective in its business advocacy function, serving as the recognized voice of business for the community.
  • Events that were attended by the largest number of members included the monthly Signature Luncheons, PM Connections, Business & Industry Appreciation Luncheon and Richardson Business Breakfasts.
  • Overall, the majority of respondents rated their experience with RCC staff as “excellent.”
  • Thirty-nine percent of members rated the value of being an RCC member as “high,” with another 45 percent rating the value of membership as “medium.”
  • Members also expressed a preference for receiving regular communications via e-mail, including monthly event calendars via e-mail.

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