2021 DRC Annual Meeting

The DRC was thrilled to celebrate five years of progress for the Dallas Region, feature more than 50 Dallas business and community leaders, and launch our new 3-year Strategic Plan during our first virtual Annual Meeting presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY). Congratulations to our new chair, Michelle Vopni, and all members of the DRC Board of Directors.

0:00 Spirit of the Dallas Region
0:56 Welcome and Introduction
1:26 2020 Overview
6:52 Annual Meeting Agenda
7:35 Celebrating the Past 5 Years
8:52 Talent Attraction Overview
9:46 Public Policy Overview
11:01 Education and Workforce Overview
12:04 Economic Development Overview
12:54 How the DRC Led in 2020
16:51 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
19:29 A Message from Ernst & Young LLP
20:00 Introduction of 2021 DRC Chair
20:38 2021 Preview
28:28 Introduction of New Strategic Plan
29:19 Introduction of Panel Topics
29:29 Economic Development Panel
37:44 Education and Workforce Panel
44:13 Public Policy Panel
53:00 DEI Panel
1:01:13 Defining Quality of Life
1:04:41 Final Remarks