Chamber Announces Board Changes For 2025

A new year means a new board for the chamber! We're excited to welcome Monica Scott with Logotology as our chair for 2025.

She will be joined on the Executive Committee by:

• Chair-Elect Raul Hinojosa, UT Dallas                                      
• Vice Chair Budget and Finance David Frazier, Texans Credit Union                    
• Vice Chair Engagement Amy King, West Coast University                         
• Vice Chair Leadership Jeff Tuthill, Ryan                              
• Vice Chair Business and City Relations Jen Royal, State Farm          
• Past Chair Randy Ford, National Write Your Congressman                                             

Jan Arrant with Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Stan Bradshaw with Corsair Ventures, and Manasseh Durkin with Durkin Enterprises will move to the Past Chair Board. Ben Patterson with Patterson & Associates Insurance, Huseyin Peker with Dialogue Institute Dallas and Erin Williams with LPL Financial will roll off the board. We thank them for their service to the chamber!

All other directors were re-elected for 2025. For more information about membership on the Board, please see the Chamber's Bylaws.

Get Even More Out Of Your Membership By Serving On A Committee In 2025

Volunteering on a chamber committee is an excellent way to maximize the value of your membership. Serving on a committee will:

• provide more opportunities for networking
• give you & your business more exposure in the community
• enable you to shape programs that meet the needs of your business
• allow you to grow your personal leadership skills

Final Business Network Of The Year Is December 18

Don’t miss the last meeting and holiday party of the Richardson Business Network sponsored by The Golf Ranch. Enjoy treats, games and prizes as we close out a great year!

Wednesday, December 18 from 7:15 - 8:30 am

Richardson IQHQ

1302 E. Collins Blvd. 

Richardson TX 75081

Save The Dates

January 14

“What The Federal Election Results Mean For You and Your Business"

with John M. Gonzales, Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

February 6

Member Connections at Texas Counter Fitters

February 18 -19

Austin Legislative Conference

September 23

38th Annual Richardson Chamber Golf Classic

Recent Events

Women in Leadership's Quarterly Luncheon on Tuesday with former Shondaland President and COO Megha Tolia was sold out! Event sponsors were Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Frost, Texas Bank and Trust and Hilton Richardson Dallas. Guests were generous in donating gently used professional clothing for Network of Community Ministries as the committee's annual charity initiative.

Attendees of our annual Wellness Summit on November 15 at West Coast University learned healthy living tips for all stages of life and received information about products/services available from more than 20 vendors. The presenting sponsor was Methodist Richardson Medical Center.

Leadership Richardson Class 40 focused on City Government & Regionalism during their November meeting, which included touring the City's traffic control center.

The chamber hosted its annual strategic planning session at The Drawing Board on October 23. The session was led by Kayvan Moghaddassi, Chamber member and Local Business Engagement Tri-Chair. Board members, Tri-Chairs, Past Chairs, Ex Officio and staff assessed the Chamber's activities and progress in alignment with its mission.

Ribbon Cuttings

Adecco

1002 N. Central Expressway, Suite 569

Richardson, TX 75080

(972) 690-5541

Amped Fitness

110 W. Campbell Road, Suite 100

Richardson, TX 75080

(319) 290-1789

Springhill Retreat Center

3991 E. Renner Road

Richardson, TX 75082

(469) 668-7737

New Members

FirstKey Homes

Navy Federal Credit Union

Renewing Members

40+ Years

Lennox International Inc.*

30+ Years

Texans Credit Union

20+ Years

Patterson & Associates Insurance Agency*

Smith Anglin Financial, LLC

Sunflower Bank

10+ Years

Golden Chick – Arapaho Road

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson

KDC Real Estate Development & Investment*

Pampillonia Jewelers

Richardson Adult Literacy Center

State Farm*

5+ Years

Higginbotham Public Sector

iFratelli Pizza Richardson

1+ Years

Action Lock Doc

Avant Group of Companies

Chase’s Place

Element Dallas Richardson

Jeng Chi Foods

Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas

NewSouth Window Solutions

Peter Wright

Pro Exteriors LLC

Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha

StratCap Data Centers

The Fifth

ZenBusiness

* Indicates President's Club Member

Spotlight on Associa

From its humble beginnings in 1979, Associa has grown to become the world’s leading community management service company. We deliver all-encompassing solutions to thousands of communities — that’s more than any other company can offer. With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly six million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 44 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities.

Earlier this year, Associa announced it is moving its headquarters from Dallas to Richardson. Learn more.

Spotlight on State Farm

State Farm takes its responsibility of being a good neighbor seriously. For more than 100 years, we have been committed to causes focused on building stronger, safer and better educated communities. We know a better world tomorrow begins with the actions we take today – and State Farm supports thousands of organizations through grants and volunteer efforts across the country. In Richardson, we have a large presence of employees and agents we enable and encourage to make a difference in the community through our involvement with many dedicated organizations like the Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Network of Community Ministries and the Richardson Independent School District. 

Jen Royal, a director at State Farm, serves on the chamber's Executive Committee.

Member News

Halff Expands Footprint In Richardson

The company and the city have entered an economic development partnership created to expand Halff’s office in Richardson and enhance its services, according to a news release from the city.

We're wrapping up our Staff Spotlight series with our newest staff member - Noah Frey, shown above with his mom Marta and brother Alex.

Noah Frey, Member Engagement & Social Media Manager

What's your favorite thing about working at the Chamber?

The people who make up the Richardson community in which I grew up. Everyone is always so friendly and kind.

What is your favorite sport?

Soccer. While I love the Mavs and Cowboys dearly, Liverpool FC in England is my favorite team.

Describe your perfect day.  

Sleep in until 9:30, get an iced coffee, grab lunch with friends, cook a hearty meal for dinner, and spend the evening listening to music or watching movies.

Where can we find you when you’re not at work?

Hanging out with my siblings and cousins or playing video games with my friends back in Chicago.

What’s the last photo you took with your phone?

A photo from the Leon Bridges concert I went to recently.

Thank you, Noah, for all you do to support and grow the chamber!

November

December

Welcome To Our City!

• A Safe Place for Dance 1300 E. Arapaho Road #210
• Ace Property Works 508 W. Lookout Drive #22
• Altered States Wellness 212 W. Campbell Road
• Amped Fitness 110 W. Campbell Road #100
• Asian Massage 648 W. Campbell Road #D
• Bogey Bros Golf 1219 Digital Drive #150
• Chopped Halal Grill 3000 Northside Blvd #500
• Churro On Top 220 W. Campbell Road
• Civil Pour 800 N. Coit Road #2550
• Diversified Wiring Solution 407 International Pkwy #404
• English Color & Supply 850 N. Dorothy Drive #502
• Happy Paws Salon 3600 North Star Road #100
• Indigo Sky Studios 1144 N. Plano Road #220
• La Souq 150 W. Main St. #900
• Megmeet USA 2821 Telecom Pkwy #200
• Moriya Shokudo 1920 N. Coit Road #250
• Pediatric Clinic of Richardson 1260 W. Spring Valley Road
• Pepperidge Farm 1405 E. Lookout Drive #150
• Plumb Bros 1201 Executive Road E.
• Ry Barbershop 1144 N. Plano Road #200
• Sef Inc 903 N. Bowser Road #202
• Smart Tailor Group 1059 S. Sherman St. #140
• Zenguard Managed Services 3400 Waterview Parkway #101
• Zion Ethiopian Restaurant 401 N. Central Expressway #300

(List of new businesses provided by the City of Richardson)

Headlines

GEICO To Add 500 Jobs In Richardson

Richardson IQHQ Supports City’s Continued Tech Growth

Richardson Nets Several Large Leases; DFW Office Market Experiences Strong 3rd Quarter

Dallas' Venerable Dream Cafe To Bring Epic Brunch To CORE District

Advocare

Atmos Energy

BAL

Bell Nunnally

BRYJO Roofing & Remodeling

City of Richardson

Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Richardson

Dallas College, Richland Campus

Dallas Mavericks

DallasMMS

Digital Realty

Fujitsu Network Communications

Halff

Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors

KDC

Lennox International

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

National Write Your Congressman

Noble Fine Jewelry

Oncor

Patterson & Associates Insurance

Pavillion Bank

Prosperity Bank

Reliable Chevrolet

Ryan

UnitedHealthcare

University of Texas at Dallas

West Coast University

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