Advocacy

There is power in numbers, and the Richardson Chamber of Commerce is 900 member companies strong. As one of the largest chambers of commerce in North Texas, we have the power to affect change both in the legislature and in our community.

The Richardson Chamber is the voice of the local business community. Our advocacy efforts focus on those things that enhance the business environment in our community and those things that make Richardson a great place to live, work, worship and play.

Advocacy in Action

The Richardson Chamber of Commerce:

Led efforts to establish the Texas Emerging Technology Fund
Organizes a "Legislative Day" in Austin during the legislative session
Produces an annual New Teachers Luncheon for the Richardson Independent School District
Keeps Richardson a pro-business community
Instituted an annual RISD Career Summit to educate students about what careers in specific industries/fields are available after high school and/or college

Join us for the 83rd Texas State Legislature - Richardson's Telecom Corridor Legislative Day

Sponsored by:

March 5 - 6, 2013

The Richardson Chamber will take a delegation of community and business leaders to Austin to meet with our elected officials.

If you are interested in meeting and networking with state officials and Richardson community leaders, click below to register. On Tuesday, March 5, there will be a reception and dinner. The speaker for the delegate dinner will be Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. Our state representatives and senators will be invited to attend as well.

On Wednesday, March 6, there will be a briefing breakfast at the capitol. Representatives Button, Carter and Leach will brief us on their bills and committees. Senators Paxton and Carona will also be invited to give a briefing. The delegation will visit the House and Senate Chambers, legislators offices and break for lunch. After lunch Justice Don Willett will speak to our attendees. In the afternoon, more legislative visits, committee hearings and tours are all options for delegates.

There are still sponsorship opportunities. Please call Molly Ulmer for more information at 972-792-2811 or molly@richardsonchamber.com.

Visit our website www.richardsonchamber.com to register for Legislative Day.

Our current block of hotel rooms is sold out! Here's a list to try that are downtown.

Hilton Austin - 512-482-8000

Hampton Inn & Suites - 512-472-1500

Sheraton Downtown Austin - 512-478-1111

Embassy Suites - 512-469-9000

Tentative Schedule of Activities

Tuesday, March 5

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Reception with elected officials and their key staff members

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Delegate Dinner with elected officials and their key staff members - Guest speaker, TX Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson

Wednesday, March 6

8:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Breakfast Briefing - State Capitol, Guest Speakers - Senator Ken Paxton, Rep. Angie Chen Button, Rep. Stefani Carter, Rep. Jeff Leach

9:00 a.m. - Group Photo

9:15 - 11:30 a.m. - Legislative Office Visits; House and Senate Visits for Resolutions

12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch - Guest Speaker - to be announced

1:30 - 2:00 - Guest Speaker, Justice Don Willett

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Committee hearings, legislative office visits, tours, etc.

Sponsorships Available

Event Sponsor - $1,000
Recognition on website with company logo
Signage at event
Acknowledgement at all events in Austin
Logo in delegate packets

Lunch Sponsor - $500
Recognition on website with company logo
Signage at luncheon event
Logo in delegate packets

2013 Legislative Day Sponsors:

Dinner Sponsors: