April 2009

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Richardson Chamber of Commerce Supports 2010 City Bond Program

The Richardson Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the city of Richardson bond program to be voted on May 8th. Residents will vote on roughly 30 upgrades or new projects which will be divided into four propositions: streets and drainage, parks, public buildings and neighborhood vitality. The total bond package is $66 million.

City officials believe now is the right time for a bond election because prices tend to be lower during a slow economy. Since construction costs are down, the city expects to get lower bids on construction projects. Interest rates are also low right now, which means the city can borrow more money at a lower cost, especially given Richardson's AAA bond rating. The Richard Chamber board of directors passed a resolution supporting the bond election at its last board meeting.

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Introduction to Business Crime Watch - Start with a Basic Security Assessment

Most people are probably aware of “Neighborhood Watch” or the “Block Watch” programs. Neighbors watch out for each other and report suspicious activity to their local police. Officers show up at block parties and offer security assessments of residents’ homes to recommend the best doors, windows, and locks to discourage burglary. Neighborhood Watch works well. But, is the business community left out there on its own? Actually, the same tenets can be applied through the Business Crime Watch program and a business security assessment.

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Richardson Business Trade Show Set for Success

Don’t be left out when the Richardson Chamber of Commerce hosts the Richardson Business Trade Show on Wednesday, May 5.  Join us as we welcome over 115 local businesses and 700 citizens to the Civic Center from 11 am - 6 pm.

Join our Headline Sponsor, Opportunity Bank, N.A., and Associate Sponsor, Dean A/C and Heating, and become a sponsor of this special annual event!

We’ll have free food from Fox & Hound Richardson, Jimmy John’s, Purdy’s Restaurant and Russo’s New York!

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Top Stories

• Richardson Chamber of Commerce Supports 2010 City Bond Program
• Introduction to Business Crime Watch - Start with a Basic Security Assessment
• Richardson Business Trade Show Set for Success

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President's Club Members

Platinum Member
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Richland College of the DCCCD

Gold Members
Galatyn Park
Granite Properties
KDC Real Estate Development & Investment
Oncor Delivery
TXU Energy
University of Texas at Dallas

Silver Members
AMLI at Breckinridge Point
AON Risk Services Southwest, Inc.
Atmos Energy
Bank of Texas
City of Richardson
David G. Blanchard, CLU
Esurance
Fobare Commercial
Fossil, Inc.
Humana
Lennox International Inc.
LegacyTexas Bank
Reliable Chevrolet
Reliant Energy
Rosewood Properties
Texans Credit Union
ViewPoint Bank
Commercial Bank
Winston Capital Corporation