Greater Irving - Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce

As the Big 12 Conference continues to evolve and soar to new heights, we’re proud to have their team headquartered in our community. Congratulations Commissioner Brett Yormark for all the efforts and success your team continues to accomplish! https://lnkd.in/gbths6AD #big12conference #community #sports #headquartersofheadquarters #irvinglascolinas #businessdevelopment?

We’re thrilled to welcome Yolk to Irving-Las Colinas and are grateful to them for choosing our community for their newest location. Be sure to stop by 5901 Highpoint Dr. and pay them a visit to enjoy an array of delicious breakfast and brunch options. Mayor Rick Stopfer recently shared, “I am pleased to welcome Yolk's newest location home to Irving-Las Colinas as it continues its expansion throughout Texas. Our city is recognized for its diverse array of restaurants, and Yolk's brunch offerings will be an excellent addition to Irving-Las Colinas' food landscape that both residents and visitors to our city can enjoy." https://lnkd.in/gz5qdVmZ #welcomehome #irvinglascolinas #shoplocal #supportlocalbusiness #community #irvingrocks?

We’re proud to offer excellent education programs ranging from Pre-K to higher education. Irving-Las Colinas remains committed to bringing new opportunities, updated technology and a variety of education initiatives to our community for our residents and neighbors. https://lnkd.in/gWZNVQ7Y #education #irvinglascolinas #community #investment?

Congratulations to our neighbors in Dallas and Chamber member investor Dr. Randy Guliuzza, President, Chris Kinman, Director, and the entire Institute for Creation Research (ICR) Discovery Center team on their recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Stop by 1830 Royal Lane to view all the incredible exhibits within the discovery center. #ribboncutting #community #discoverycenter #regionalattraction ?

As we mark Beth A. Bowman, IOM, CCE’s 10 years of service to Irving-Las Colinas, we want to honor her deep commitment to all our member investors. Under Beth’s leadership, our Chamber has consistently retained its 5-Star accreditation, a recognition we first earned in 2009. From our annual Small Business Blitz celebrating our community’s more than 8,500 small businesses and ribbon cuttings welcoming new businesses home to participating in Irving ISD’s annual Back-to-School luncheons and every moment in between, Beth dynamically leads our 5-Star team every day in ensuring Irving-Las Colinas’ authenticity as the ideal place to live, take care of business and enjoy life. “Beth is an outstanding leader, and her dedication and commitment to excellence for Irving-Las Colinas are reflected in the city’s continuing reputation as the ‘Headquarters of Headquarters’ in Texas,” said Chairman Brad Watson. “Throughout her tenure as president and CEO, Beth has focused on economic development opportunities and initiatives that not only benefit our member investors, our business community and our residents but also foster Irving-Las Colinas’ continued growth in key sectors. It’s truly a privilege to serve alongside her and her team.” Thank you, Beth, for your dedication and loyalty to our community! #congratulations #10years #economicdevelopment #irvinglascolinas #community #servantleadership #catalyticleadership??

Congratulations Southwest Networks Inc. on its industrial lease at Las Colinas Distribution Center 5 in Irving near the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Welcome to our community! https://lnkd.in/g9NAGNY8 #industriallease #dfwairport #economicdevelopment #relocation #headquartersofheadquarters #irvinglascolinas #community #welcomehome?

Over the past 10 years, we’ve celebrated several economic development “wins” led by our incredible president and CEO, Beth A. Bowman, IOM, CCE! Her leadership and contributions have helped make our community the “Headquarters of Headquarters” in Texas and we’re so proud to recognize all her efforts and accomplishments while in this role. Some major “wins” are: - International “wins” including 7-Eleven, Atos IT Solutions and Services A/S, K?rber and Kuehne+Nagel - 362 economic development “wins” including 90 corporate headquarters such as Fortune 500 McKesson and Caterpillar Inc. - $4.7 billion in capital investment into Irving-Las Colinas - CHRISTUS Health’s expansion and corporate HQ opening in 2023 - Creation or retention of 72,000 jobs for residents - Groundbreaking of Wells Fargo’s $455 million employment center #congratulations #10years #economicdevelopment #irvinglascolinas #community

Congratulations to Irving-Las Colinas’ own, and Chamber member investor, Holy Rollie Pastry Shop on being recognized by the Dallas Business Journal! Our Chamber team is focused on supporting small business success in ways that allow them to connect with fellow Chamber members for continued growth. We’re grateful that businesses like Holy Rollie choose to call our city home, and we look forward to many more years of delicious pastries they’ll serve our community! https://lnkd.in/dXK_zH7H #shoplocal #smallbusinessmatters #supportlocalbusiness #community #chamber #irvinglascolinas #economicdevelopment #irvingrocks #membershipmatters?

Congratulations to our president and CEO, Beth A. Bowman, IOM, CCE, on celebrating 10 years of leading the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and Irving Economic Development Partnership!? ? This week, we’ll highlight some of the incredible things she’s guided our team to accomplish for our residents, region and business community while serving as our 5-Star president and CEO. Here’s a word from our catalytic leader on this milestone: “Over the past 10 years, it’s truly been a pleasure to serve our community and advance our economic development efforts through engagement with stakeholders, business leaders, member investors, and local state and federal legislators. Our work together is critical to advancing our community’s mission as Texas’ “Headquarters of Headquarters” to continue to make Irving-Las Colinas the ideal place to live, work and enjoy life,” said Beth A. Bowman. #congratulations #10years #economicdevelopment #irvinglascolinas #community #teamwork #headquartersofheadquarters?

Join us for our September Five-Star Mixer, co-sponsored by VOGEL ALCOVE FOUNDATION and Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie! Develop new business relationships and enjoy informal networking, entertainment, and door prizes. The Five-Star Business Mixer is FREE for Chamber members and?$10 for prospective members ($20 at the door). Registration is?requested by?September 17th?so that we will have a printed name tag for you! To learn more and register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsvx9aYK