Join us Tuesday January 21st to hear Jessica Heer with the Dallas Regional Chamber provide an Outlook & Forecast on the Dallas Economy.
Jessica is the Senior Vice President leading the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Talent Attraction initiative, one of the DRC’s most important efforts of the past several years, marketing the Dallas Region to attract and retain workers from around the world.
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In this role, Jessica and her team lead Say Yes to Dallas, the DRC’s national communications and marketing campaign, aimed to share all the reasons why the Dallas Region is a great place to start or continue a career, to raise a family, and to experience one of the most vibrant and affordable places in the nation.
In addition to Say Yes to Dallas, Jessica oversees the DRC suite of five leadership programs, including young professionals, Leadership Dallas, Leadership Dallas Alumni, Executive Women’s Roundtable, and Welcoming New Executives.
Jessica joined the Dallas Regional Chamber in 2005 in the Information and Research Department where she was responsible for producing the Dallas Economic Development Guide and providing research analysis to DRC members and departments. In 2007 she joined the Economic Development department, leading corporate recruitment efforts for companies considering a move or expansion to the Dallas Region. During her tenure at the DRC, Jessica has completed many economic development projects, including AT&T, Toyota Motor North America, Kubota Tractor Corporation, and Jacobs Engineering Group.
For 3 years prior to joining the DRC, she was employed at the North Central Texas Council of Governments where she was responsible for economic data research efforts, supporting agency departments, local governments, and the general public. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Midwestern State University and a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A) degree from the University of North Texas.
LUNCH MEETING
Tuesday January 21, 2020
1 CRP / 1 GMS Credit Approved
(S)GMS/(S)GMS-T® Recertification Credit
Registration: 11:00 am –11:30 am
Introductions 11:30-12:00pm
Presentation:12pm –1pm
Meeting registration fee is $50.00 or at the door $65.00
*Corporate Participants: no charge
*** INTERFAITH DONATION OPPORTUNITY ***
Please bring gently worn woman’s business attire for donation to Interfaith Family Services in Dallas. (Clothing should be suitable for business interviews)
PLEASE, NO SOLICITATION OF BUSINESS. THANK YOU!
Omni Hotel at Park West
1590 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway Dallas, Texas 75234
972-869-4800
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Join us for Happy Hour before the event.
Monday, January 20th from 5-7 pm
Meetup beside Hunters Lounge located inside the Omni!
