Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to Governor Abbott as he rang the closing bell in front of the Governor’s Mansion! The governor is right to say “187 years after Texas was founded, there has never been a better time to be a Texan.”

With companies in Irving-Las Colinas and around the state, let’s continue to work together to make Texas a great place for innovation and job creation.
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-rings-nasdaq-closing-bell-at-governors-mansion

| Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott Governor Greg Abbott today rang the Nasdaq closing bell to celebrate Texas’ economic achievements and milestones during a virtual bell ringing ceremony with Nasdaq, Inc. at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.     “Texas is the home of innovation, freedom, and opportunity,” said Governor Abbo...

North Texas retail real estate is soaring. According to JLL there was more than 1.2 million square feet of net retail leasing in the last quarter, translating to more grocery stores and restaurants. Demand for retail space has also led to more shopping centers being sold and more than $1.3 billion in deals so far this year. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/11/24/investors-are-shopping-for-d-fw-retail-centers/

Investors are shopping for D-FW retail centers Dallas-Fort Worth retail building sales have seen an uptick this year while purchases of other commercial properties have slowed

Starting next year, Irving’s own Caterpillar is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop hydrogen-hybrid power solutions for heavy vehicles, building on Caterpillar’s 35 years of experience with hydrogen fuels. https://news.ararental.org/caterpillar-to-develop-hydrogenhybrid-power-solution

Caterpillar to develop hydrogen-hybrid power solution Caterpillar, Irving, Texas, has launched a three-year program to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat® C13D engine platform. Starting in the first quarter of 2024, Caterpillar will develop a transient-capable sys

We’re thrilled to welcome the State Bank of Texas to their beautiful new headquarters building in Irving-Las Colinas! We look forward to many wonderful years ahead for the entire State Bank of Texas team in their new home in our community.

Congratulations to Consolidated Electric Distributors and Michaels Cos. on being named among the largest private businesses in America. These Irving-Las Colinas companies represent the very best of Irving-Las Colinas, and we are proud that they call our city home. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/local-companies/2023/11/16/20-texas-companies-score-spots-on-americas-largest-private-businesses-list-for-2023/?sailthru_id=62680acb4f757f64bad09c8b&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Business%202023-11-16&utm_term=Business

20 Texas companies score spots on America’s largest private businesses list for 2023 Grocer H-E-B leads the way in the Lone Star State, where retailers, distributors, energy firms and automotive powerhouses also claimed spots.

We are very excited to see the Texas Workforce Commission report that Irving’s unemployment rate stands at 3.4%, below the state and national rates. With our member-investors, government partners and community stakeholders, we are committed to continuing our economic success through supporting businesses of all sizes, and making sure jobs in Irving-Las Colinas can support our residents and their families as well as our North Texas region! https://texaslmi.com/LMIbyCategory/LAUS

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WOW! Irving is up 20 spots and the number four city in the U.S. for foreign investment according to the Financial Times and Nikkei. We are proud to be recognized for our attractive investment environment and bench of existing foreign-based businesses that call Irving home. Thank you to our International Affairs/Sister Cities Team, Joe Chapa and Joe Lopez. They continue to exceed our international goals and strategic priorities as well as serve as a conduit for global trade opportunities for our Chamber member investors and businesses with an Irving address. Read more: http://ft-ig-content-prod.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/v2/ft-interactive/ig-us-cities-index/staging/

The best US cities for international business The Financial Times and Nikkei looked at over four dozen metrics to discover the top US destinations for foreign multinationals to invest

Thank you to all our fellow Texans who came out to vote and increased the voter turnout by 14%! We are excited to see that all our recommended amendments passed this year’s constitutional ballot. As a reminder they were amendments 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 14. We look forward to seeing more money in the pockets of Texas homeowners and retired teachers, while also making critical investments in our universities, water resources and state parks. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/elections/2023/11/07/texans-approve-property-tax-cuts-money-for-parks-water-broadband-early-returns-show/

Texans approve property tax cuts, money for parks, water, broadband, returns show Texans on Tuesday decided whether to approve 14 changes to the state Constitution proposed by the Legislature, including an increase in the homestead...

We’re happy to see North Texas workers returning to the office, including here in Irving-Las Colinas. We have millions of square feet of multiple classes of office space occupied and more available for companies considering expanding or relocating their businesses home to Irving-Las Colinas. Learn more: https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/11/09/austin-dallas-and-houston-are-leading-us-cities-in-workers-return-to-office/

Austin, Dallas and Houston are leading U.S. cities in workers’ return to office Austin, Houston and Dallas lead the country in the share of workers back in the building, according to a new report from commercial property firm Transwestern. ...

To continue the amazing growth that we’ve seen in Irving-Las Colinas and across Texas, we need a long-term plan to invest in our workforce and have the skills businesses need for the future. That is why we’re happy to see Governor Greg Abbott approved the Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan: “Accelerating Alignment.” The plan, running from 2024-2031, will guide the state and its partners in the administration and development programs to continue our great state’s prosperity.

Thank you to Governor Abbott, the Texas Workforce Investment Council and all partners for their hard work on this critical plan! https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-approves-texas-workforce-system-strategic-plan

Governor Abbott Approves Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan Governor Greg Abbott today approved the Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2024–2031. Developed by the Texas Workforce Investment Council, “Accelerating Alignment: Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024–2031” guides the state’s workforce system part...

Happy Thanksgiving, Irving-Las Colinas! We wish you a safe and enjoyable day celebrating with your loved ones. In Irving-Las Colinas, we’re thankful for the companies and their employees who call our community home, residents, visitors, city and Chamber team members and everyone who makes Irving-Las Colinas an amazing community!

We want to take a moment to mark the passing of Robert Glen, the world-renowned sculptor responsible for “Mustangs of Las Colinas.” This enduring symbol of our city is a tribute to our residents and Robert Glen’s work perfectly encapsulated the pioneering spirit that makes Irving-Las Colinas a city where so many choose to live and work. We send our thoughts and gratitude to his family and friends. https://www.cityofirving.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=11830

Famed Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculptor, Robert Glen, Dies at 83 The City of Irving and the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum and Visitor Center mourns the passing of world-renowned sculptor, Robert Glen, who passed away at age 83 following a short illness in Cork, Republic of Ireland.

Congratulations to the team at TPC Las Colinas for their recognition by the Environmental Leaders in Golf Award presented by GCSAA and Golf Digest. https://gcmonline.com/headlines/gcsaa-news/news/environmental-leaders-in-golf-award-winners-named

Environmental Leaders in Golf Award winners named - GCMOnline.com Three of the four ELGA recipients are receiving the distinction for the first time.

Irving’s own Caris Life Sciences has signed an agreement with Moderna to open the Caris data library to help Moderna’s oncology treatment pipeline. Learn more from this Dallas Innovates article about how Caris Life Sciences is on the leading edge of medicine! https://dallasinnovates.com/caris-life-sciences-partners-with-moderna-to-advance-mrna-based-cancer-drugs/

Caris Life Sciences Partners with Moderna To Advance mRNA-Based Cancer Drugs Irving-based Caris said that via this multiyear agreement, Moderna will leverage Caris’ extensive library of de-identified, multimodal data solutions derived from whole exome sequencing, whole transcriptome sequencing, and protein analyses—along with claims data to improve development strategies...

Coast Southwest, a full-service distributor of chemicals used in personal care products, food, over-the-counter medicine and industrial agents, has announced it is moving its headquarters to Irving-Las Colinas. Welcome home to the Headquarters of Headquarters! https://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2023-10-26/coast-southwest-announces-new-headquarters-opening-in-irving-tx/

Coast Southwest Announces New Headquarters Opening in Irving, TX Visit stand 633 to learn how the move benefits your business.

A five-star congratulations to Builders FirstSource for being named by Fortune as the NUMBER ONE 100 Fastest Growing Companies list. As the Headquarters of Headquarters in Texas, Irving-Las Colinas is a community of makers and doers, and we are proud that Builders FirstSource and so many other great firms choose to call our city home!

The City of Irving, Texas - City Hall and Grow America recently announced their partnership with Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS)! Through the partnership, the council will act as the Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Program, working with applicants who are selected to conduct sessions and recommend business services that best fit their needs. Learn more about this exciting partnership here: https://www.cityofirving.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=11788

Women’s Business Council - Southwest Joins Irving, Grow America to Support Small Businesses WBCS is administering technical assistance to recipients of the City of Irving Small Business Recovery & Resiliency Program.

Two years in the making, MakerPlace by Michaels Stores is a dedicated marketplace operated by Michaels Stores to connect makers and customers. You can read more about the news here: https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2023/11/01/arts-and-crafts-retailer-michaels-opens-its-version-of-etsy-called-makerplace/?sailthru_id=62680acb4f757f64bad09c8b&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Business%202023-11-01&utm_term=Business

Arts and crafts retailer Michaels opens its version of Etsy called MakerPlace MakerPlace by Michaels competes directly with marketplaces such as Etsy and follows the retailer’s addition in March of a third-party marketplace for craft...

Congratulations to Roger Krone on being named the new CEO of Irving’s own Boy Scouts of America! We’re proud the Boy Scouts choose to call Irving-Las Colinas home, and we know his experience in the private sector will be well placed to lead Boy Scouts of America during this crucial time in its history. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/11/03/irving-based-boy-scouts-of-america-names-roger-krone-new-ceo/

Irving-based Boy Scouts of America names Roger Krone new CEO Irving-based Boys Scouts of America named a retired businessman as its new president and chief executive officer Friday, following years marred by s*x abuse...

Congratulations to the Lone Star Youth Orchestra for opening its 25th Anniversary Silver Season at the Irving Arts Center! Conductor Maestro Eliezer Dobrin led the orchestra in an incredible concert titled “Minor Masterpieces.” We’re proud to have such talent in Irving-Las Colinas and encourage you to visit them this holiday season.

We’re looking forward to the opening of The Rayleigh Underground, a new 850-person capacity theater, next month at Toyota Music Factory! The Rayleigh Underground features an 18x50-foot stage and a video wall on its center stage. The venue will also have multiple interactive LED screens throughout, five bars, two VIP bars and three private dining areas. Yet another reason to play in Irving-Las Colinas! https://www.bdcnetwork.com/long-delayed-theater-will-soon-open-inside-popular-texas-entertainment-hub

A long-delayed theater will soon open inside a popular Texas entertainment hub Rayleigh Underground’s design mixes the latest technology with the sense of being in an excavated space.

Thank you to our gold sponsors HOLT CAT Irving, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and Verizon for being great partners and sponsoring this year’s Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting!

Thank you to our platinum sponsor Vistra Corp. for being a wonderful partner and sponsoring this year’s Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! Congratulations to Brad Watson, Vistra’s Senior Director of Community Affairs, on his appointment as Chairman of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Flowserve for being an incredible partner and sponsoring this year’s incredible Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! We appreciate your continued support and for serving an important role in the fabric of the Irving-Las Colinas community!

We’re so proud that Texas was named as having the Top Business Climate in America by Site Selection Magazine! Congratulations to all the Texas Economic Development professionals and thank you to Governor Greg Abbott and the Office of the Governor for inviting our team to be a part of the announcement. You can read more about our great state’s recognition here: https://siteselection.com/issues/2023/nov/the-2023-business-climate-rankings-cover.cfm #:~:text=F%20resh%20from%20winning%20its,ranking%20of%20state%20business%20climates.

Every day, but especially today, we honor the courageous men and women who have fought for our freedom. Thank you for your service to our country and to the families and loved ones who support our veterans.

Today is Election Day! Be sure to visit your polling station to make your voice heard on the important constitutional amendments and other issues on the ballot. Consider supporting amendments 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 14!

Find your station here: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

More info on amendments at Texas.gov

Last week, we had our 2023 Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting presented by Flowserve! During the program, we celebrated the achievements, collaboration and continued growth of Irving-Las Colinas.

Thank you to Charles Gassenheimer, CEO of Kelly-Moore Paints, and moderator Ollie Chandhok, Market President & Publisher of the Dallas Business Journal, for an insightful and entertaining keynote conversation. Thank you, too, to our Platinum sponsor, Vistra Corp., Gold sponsors, HOLT CAT Irving, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Verizon, and our Silver sponsors AT&T, Envoy Air, Inc. and CHRISTUS Health. We appreciate everyone who joined us to celebrate your Chamber accomplishments and the Omni Las Colinas Hotel for your excellent hospitality!

At the 2023 Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting yesterday, we had the celebratory passing of the gavel ceremony.

Thank you to past Board Chairwoman Janie Perelman, SVP, Assistant General Counsel of Builders FirstSource for all the excellent and important work you’ve done over the past year. We appreciate all your efforts in making Irving-Las Colinas the best place to live, work and enjoy life.

We welcome Board Chairman Brad Watson, Senior Director of Community Affairs at Vistra Corp., and look forward to all the important work he will lead our board members in accomplishing on behalf of our member-investors!

Welcome to Irving-Las Colinas, Fogo de Chão! We’re thrilled to have this delicious Brazilian steakhouse be part of our city at its new location in Irving at Cypress Waters. Fogo de Chão is officially open to guests to enjoy and is a great location to host your next meeting. Our member-investors and 5-Star team are excited to celebrate your success!

We encourage all eligible voters to exercise the right to vote and participate in this year’s election on Tuesday, November 7. https://voteforirving.com/ Also a reminder that early voting ends today! For upcoming Dallas County elections information, follow the link: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/election-day/upcoming-election-information/

Thank you so much to everyone who joined our partners at the Las Colinas Association for a two-night celebration that GLOWED up Irving’s Las Colinas Urban Center and Mandalay Canal! It was a great community gathering to honor 50 years of Mr. Ben Carpenter’s vision for Irving’s Las Colinas with entertainment and fun for all.

Thank you to our gold sponsors HOLT CAT Irving, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Verizon for your support of the 2023 Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! Thank you for your partnership and local community impact! We are excited to reflect on our successes and look forward to the future of our community’s continued economic growth.

Thank you to our platinum sponsor Vistra Corp. for your community impact, engagement and support of the 2023 Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! We appreciate your partnership and look forward to celebrating our community’s achievements together at the annual meeting!

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Flowserve for your community engagement and support of the 2023 Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting! We appreciate your partnership, support and engagement in our local community and look forward to an exciting gathering as we reflect on a year filled with collaboration and achievement!

This week, we were honored to be part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for CHRISTUS Health’s new corporate headquarters! CHRISTUS Health is a not-for-profit health system that has been an integral part of the Irving-Las Colinas community for more than 10 years, and its new headquarters is a reflection of its commitment to its associates and our community. We’re thrilled to welcome their new headquarters to our growing skyline! Thank you to Ernie Sadau, Marty Margetts, Don Powell with BOKA Powell, Kevin O’Neil with Fidelis Healthcare Partners the Irving Symphony Orchestra and everyone with the Irving Economic Development Partnership who helped bring CHRISTUS’ vision to life.

To read more about CHRISTUS' new headquarters, check out Steve Brown’s story in The Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/10/23/christus-healthcare-opens-its-new-irving-headquarters/

Here in Irving-Las Colinas, we’re proud to have more than 8,500 small businesses call our community home. Thank you to Governor Greg Abbott for announcing the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative. This initiative will encourage Texas financial institutions to assist small businesses and keep them thriving for generations to come. In our booming community, we’re proud that there are opportunities for small businesses of all kinds and encourage curious business leaders to learn more about Irving-Las Colinas!

This year, we’re celebrating 50 years of the DFW Airport! The airport has had a hand in turning the once-rural farm towns around it into thriving and booming communities. We’re proud that part of the airport is in Irving and look forward to the continued growth we’ll see in Irving-Las Colinas as the airport continues to grow.

Follow the link to Steve Brown’s article from The Dallas Morning News to learn more: https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2023/10/11/how-dfw-airport-brought-soaring-growth-to-the-once-rural-heart-of-north-texas/

How DFW Airport brought soaring growth to the once rural heart of North Texas The cities of Irving, Grapevine and Southlake all sprang to life after a new regional airport landed in their backyards 50 years ago. It's now one of the...

As we celebrate Chamber of Commerce week in Texas, we’d like to take a moment to extend our deepest appreciation to each of the Irving-Las Colinas businesses who have been with the Chamber, from our legacy 40-year member-investors to our recent additions this year. We’re grateful for each of you and the work you and your employees do to make our community a wonderful place to be. We’d like to give a special shoutout to Irving Cares, Inc. for celebrating 40 years and to Gordon Sauer, Ph.D. and Salons in the Plaza for celebrating 30 years!

Join the Las Colinas Association this weekend for a free two-night event, Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21 celebrating 50 years of Las Colinas! The GLOW Canalside Celebration will light up the night and offer a variety of entertainment and a special light, sound and special effects show. Follow the link to learn more. We hope to see you there! https://anniversary.lascolinas.org/glow/

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