ABOUT THE DRC
Together, with our business leaders and community partners, we will help lead the Dallas Region to become the best place in the United States for all people to live, work, and do business.
The Dallas Regional Chamber champions economic growth and prosperity across one of the world’s most dynamic regions. We serve as the voice of business in the Dallas Region, working with our members and partners to strengthen our business community by advocating for pro-growth public policies, improving our educational system, attracting and developing talented workers, and enhancing the quality of life for all people and communities. The DRC is recognized as one of the nation’s most respected business organizations and was named National Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
NATIONAL CHAMBER OF THE YEAR
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
The DRC was recognized as the National Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in July 2022. Read more about the honor in this exclusive story in The Dallas Morning News.
This full-page ad in The Dallas Morning News gave us the opportunity to thank each of our 55 talented and dedicated team members, our Board, our 700-plus member companies, and our community partners.
Our History
Beginnings
The DRC was formed in 1909 when three Dallas business groups — the Commercial Club, the 150,000 Club, and the Freight Bureau — merged with the Board of Trade.
Company Name Changes
1909: Dallas Chamber of Commerce
1915: Dallas Chamber of Commerce (Incorporated)
1988: Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce
2008: Dallas Regional Chamber
Today, the DRC…
- …is guided by a comprehensive Strategic Plan, “Building Tomorrow Together.”
- …manages a wide variety of member-engaging programs and activities.
- …is actively involved in public policy issues on the local, state, and national levels.
- …is driven by more than 100 members of the Board of Directors and supported by committees of more than 700 volunteer leaders.