The Denton Chamber of Commerce quarterly membership luncheon (6/24) was one for the books. This sold out event was hosted at the University of North Texas’ Gateway Center. The event sponsor, DATCU, was excited to celebrate its 80th anniversary with keynote speaker, UNT president, Neal Smatresk. The event kicked off with networking and lunch as guests began to fill the Gateway Center.…
What a week it has been for Denton’s women in business! This week has been proclaimed as Small Business Week by the Governor and it was impeccable timing for back to back celebrations! As coincidence would have it, the annual Women in Commerce (WINC) Red, White & Jazz wine tasting fell one day before the inaugural…
It was a breezy, beautiful, Saturday morning. Apogee Stadium looked warm and welcoming with the sun rising just above the horizon. The directional parking signs helped direct traffic to the designated location, where the very first #DentonMeansBusiness 5K & Fun Run events would unfold. Staff, volunteers, and partners arrived for setup with sleepy eyes, and…
Denton can now add another noteworthy statistic to its list of accomplishments. According to the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, Denton County is ranked 3rd out of 232 counties for Health Outcomes and 10th for Health Factors. Our city could be largely responsible for this due to the numerous options available for residents to get their…
From the unique and provocative session titles, to what seemed like a trip around the world in 60 seconds at the high traffic exposition, the 2016 South by Southwest Interactive event was one for the ages…especially for Denton! It also proved to be a major eye-opener for me. Although this festival had its beginning when…
The 2016 Denton Bridal Show was held at Texas Woman’s University in partnership with Zera Coffee Company and the Denton Convention and Visitors Bureau on January 23, 2016! The event started with multiple vendors from the Denton community showcasing what they had to offer to the 500+ brides in attendance! Many Chamber members participated. Vendor booths…
As children learn and grow, they need support from those who can offer it. Education is key in the business world, and that’s why many businesses around the Denton area are embracing and supporting it. As stated by Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” It’s…
