North Texas Commission

Thank you, Texas Association of Business, for co-hosting “NTX Destination Gaming” with us today for leaders across the region. Thank you to our speakers, Andrew Abboud, Las Vegas Sands Corp. SVP of Government Relations, and Stephanie Hale Matthews, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Business Foundation. It was insightful to hear about the opportunities and challenges for our communities with the introduction of destination casinos. #regionalism #NorthTexas #destination #casinos #gaming #ecomonicimpact #socialimpact #business #growth #txlege

This week, our team went to the grand opening of Walmart’s Perishable Distribution Center in Lancaster, TX. This $1+ billion investment in South Dallas County demonstrates business and job growth in DFW. This new distribution center enhances Walmart’s supply chain. With the latest technology in Walmart’s new centers, the DFW labor force will learn new skills in robotics and technology. #regionalism #NorthTexas #industry #laborforce #technology #innovation #skills #supplychain #jobgrowth Link: https://lnkd.in/gvE3xews

ICYMI: The MICHELIN Guide is starting a guide in Texas! Restaurants with Michelin distinction in Dallas, DFW, and other major metropolitan areas will have their guide. This continues to amplify the growth and distinction of North Texas for the world. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gDWtMD7q #regionalism #NorthTexas #dfw #dallas #michelin #travel #restaurants #destinations #travelguide

Last week, members of the North Texas Commission team attended "Inside the Interim: A conversation with Dallas lawmakers," featuring State Senator Nathan Johnson D-Dallas and Chairman Morgan Meyer R-University Park hosted by The Texas Tribune. It was an insightful conversation about where our NTX lawmakers stood on issues and their commitment to representing their constituents and North Texas in the interim. Water, infrastructure, and voter turnout in North Texas were hot topics at this event. As we gear up for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, we are excited to work with the new faces of the Texas Legislature representing North Texans. #regionalism #NorthTexas #issues #water #infrastructure #voterturnout #txlege 

Congratulations to NTC executive committee member Mike Land, on becoming ICMA - International City/County Management Association's 2024-2025 President-Elect! His commitment to our region and public service will serve him well in his new role! https://lnkd.in/gj7AXxue

Happy Independence Day! #IndependenceDay

As North Texas continues to grow, the well-being of our workers and families is #1. Recently, Texas Health Resources released its Texas Health’s Annual Social Purpose Report – available now at https://lnkd.in/gcSzdi2Y The annual report provides a high-level overview of Texas Health’s key social responsibility programs, commitments, and goals and outlines internal progress toward improving the organization. Some key accomplishments include: Well-being/Health: Prioritized employee well-being, professional growth, and security. This helped improve job satisfaction and retention rates and enabled Texas Health to be included in Fortune magazine’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™ for the 9th consecutive year.   Accessibility: Added 5 more Breeze Urgent Care locations, expanded behavioral health programs, completed extensive hospital modernization and expansion projects, and seamlessly connected consumers to many providers via telehealth.   Energy: Integrated sustainable design and efficiency practices into facilities, reducing year-over-year energy use by 2.7%, water consumption by 0.7%, and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 1.3%. For the 5th consecutive year, Texas Health's commitment to conservation was recognized with the Texan by Nature TxN 20 award, and it received the Stryker Gold Environmental Excellence Award for waste diversion.   #northtexas #regionalism #wellbeing #healthcare #accessibility #energy #growth

The 2024 Infrastructure Summit with the City of Irving will happen August 8-9th. Join us for a 2-Day Infrastructure Summit celebrating 50 years of the Regional Transportation Council and discussions addressing crucial infrastructure vital for the region's growth. Registration is now open, and early bird pricing ends July 1st! For sponsorships and registration, please visit https://lnkd.in/gijE9Vvq #northtexas #regionalism #infrastructure #transportation #innovation #growth

Happy #Juneteenth!

A message from our President/CEO Chris E. Wallace, IOM, CCE: "Today, President Biden's executive order supporting Dreamers and families will positively impact countless lives. It underscores a commitment to fairness and unity, safeguarding family bonds, and it is one that many groups, activists and concern citizens here in North Texas have worked together for years to see realized.  "As we acknowledge the significance of this moment for many, we reaffirm our dedication to preserving these gains and addressing the broader challenges within our immigration system by working across the aisle for long term and permanent action for the benefit of families, our workforce and our country." Read the fact sheet here: https://lnkd.in/eb8TVmQm