Rich Talk with the Richardson Chamber

Catherine Monson, CEO, Propelled Brands

What: Catherine will share with you the five common characteristics of all highly successful people and how to implement each of them in your life. Fun fact: Catherine Monson appeared on the Emmy Award-winning series "Undercover Boss" in 2012. 

Catherine Monson, CEO, Propelled Brands

What: Catherine will share with you the five common characteristics of all highly successful people and how to implement each of them in your life. Fun fact: Catherine Monson appeared on the Emmy Award-winning series "Undercover Boss" in 2012. 

Trisha Cunningham from North Texas Food Bank

Trisha will share the 5 leadership lessons she has learned in the past year, and the leadership strategies that apply to all organizations going through significant change. 

Public Policy update from TX Reps Angie Chen Button and Jeff Leach

The reps talk about what to expect in the coming TX legislative session. The podcast was recorded on 2/14/22, the first day of early voting for the primaries. 

Jim Murphy, Chair of the Texas House Higher Education Committee

Richardson Chamber's Annual Austin Legislative Policy Briefing

Jim Murphy, Chair of the Texas House Higher Education Committee

Richardson Chamber's Annual Austin Legislative Policy Briefing

The urgency of broadband in Texas

President Bill Sproull serves as the chair of the Texas governor's Broadband Development Council, which evaluated and made recommendations to the governor about how vital broadband is to the future of Texas. Thanks to Connected Nation for producing the podcast. Read the full report here: https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/2020_Texas_Report_-_Governors_Broadband_Development_Council.pdf 

Dallas College Richland President Dr. Kay Eggleston

Dr. Eggleston talks about her background in nursing and how she finally ended up with a Ph.D. in Organizational Development. She talks about how the school has responded to the covid pandemic. The school has 1000 more students this year compared to the last, but 10% fewer contact hours, as students deal with home issues or international students have been prevented from returning. Except for labs, all instruction is taking place online and instructors are encouraged to stay at home. However,...

Prosperity Bank Managing Director Richard Ramey

In this podcast with RCC President Bill Sproull, Richard talks about the state of banking during COVID, how it reflects the history of NTX banking since the 80s, how markets are doing now (like real estate/commercial) and his own career in banking.

Golden Chick CEO Mark Parmalee

Mark Parmerlee, a member of the Richardson Chamber board, is the CEO of the parent company of Golden Chick, Jalapeno Tree, Fireside Pies, Texadelphia, JC’s Burger House, Heff’s Burgers, Lola’s Handcrafted Kitchen and State 28 Grill. Golden Chick has more than 180 franchises. In this episode, Mark talks about the strategies that he and his team have embraced and expectations for the future for his company and the restaurant business after covid.

UT Dallas President Dr. Richard Benson

UT Dallas is a city within Richardson. With an enrollment of almost 30,000 (and ranked as one of the fastest growing in the country), its president, Dr. Richard Benson, is the mayor of…a lot of brainiacs. As the CEO of a staff of over 3600, he is working with budgets and analyzing customer trends and threats for delivery (ie, steering his institution through covid and meeting international student needs). The Richardson Chamber’s President Bill Sproull talks to Dr. Benson about the future o...

KRLD interview with Bill Sproull about Innovation District

RISD begins trades career readiness academy

We sat down with Sari McCoy and Creighton Bryan to talk about how RISD has taken on the trades and technical fields in preparing students for careers where they'll be ready to work or continue college as soon as they graduate. Find out what they're doing and how you can partner in their efforts.

WIL Being prepared for the next stage of life

Featuring a discussion with women from millennial to pre-retirement, and legal and financial experts, to find out how you can be prepared for your future. While we can't plan for everything life throws our way, there are some essential activities that can provide a safety net when you need it most. Wrap up with actionable steps for your legal and financial planning. A panel moderated by Mary Bedosky, vice-president, banking center manager, LegacyTexas - Richardson, with: Elizabeth Zaby, atto...

Mayor Paul Voelker

Mayor Voelker sits down and talks about his background in Richardson, and his approach to business relationships with the city. Part of the conversation is how Richardson develops interest from international companies, and why bringing in international companies is important. Mayor Voelker also talks about the planning that is being done for the city as a whole to develop areas of interest that can best serve various groups of citizenry and businesses. It's an exciting and cohesive look at t...

Ann Ranson, Finding Peace in Everyday Life

Ann Ranson, president, Bottom Line 3 Marketing, talked about finding peace in everyday life. Sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Where do you find balance when life is coming at you so fast and from so many directions?  Perhaps balance is an unattainable goal, but coming to peace with the changes that surround you may be just what you need instead.  Change is inevitable and it's happening all around you, so even though it seems to be happening outside of you, riding the wave of...

Member spotlight: Manasseh Durkin

Manasseh is on the chamber's executive committee, but he also started Durkin Properties. He talks about their work in revitalizing downtown Richardson, how he got his start, and what other small business owners should know to be successful. 

End of legislature, Public Policy recap

CEO Bill Sproull discussed which bills made it and which did not, and how it will affect your business, as well as public school finance and property tax reform. Updates were also given by Richardson ISD legislative rep and city of Richardson's Don Magner.

HR: Corporate culture--what makes a great place to work

What does it take to be on the Dallas Business Journal's list of the best places to work in North Texas? What is the corporate culture that allows organizations to attract and maintain the best talent?  Rob Schneider, managing editor, Dallas Business Journal Featuring these Best Places to Work Winners 2018: Jorge Corral, managing director, Accenture Dallas   Brent Harrolle, executive VP, All Medical Personnel   Buck Jones, CEO, Pegasus Technology

Legislative update, May, Bill Sproull

Richardson Chamber CEO Bill Sproull talks about the 2019 Texas legislative session and which bills are in committee and the process to making them laws. The bills include topics of education reform (teacher raises & funding), a bill to address rising property taxes, plus a regular and supplemental budget bill. 

Maintaining balance amidst change

An audio recording from the Women in Leadership event, sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center. A fireside chat with Gabrielle Madison, director of community relations, Thomson Reuters, moderated by Anna Butler, managing editor, Dallas Business Journal This compelling discussion with two successful businesswomen demonstrated that it is the quality time you spend with valued friends and family that can make a difference in maintaining your work-life balance when inevitable change c...