BUSINESS
Richardson Chamber of Commerce planning to focus on workforce commission, other services
CHANGING TIMES The Richardson Chamber of Commerce marked 75 years of serving the city’s business community in 2021.
The o cial charter for the Richardson Chamber of Commerce is granted.
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BY JACKSON KING
the chamber’s new direction. “I think her experience in [Rich- ardson] will be very valuable ... through this time of o ering service, listening, asking the right
prioritize workforce development, which is a priority for companies in this economy. “We still are in the mode of helping our business community thrive,” Durkin said. Other changes expected for the chamber include a new logo and branding as well as potential renova- tions for the chamber building, which is located at 411 Belle Grove Drive. The chamber has renewed its leadership roles for Quirk and Paul Bendel, senior vice president of programs and events. Quirk took over this year following the departure of former President and CEO Bill Sproull. She previously spent nine years on the Richardson ISD board of trustees, including ve years as board president. Durkin said Quirk’s history of leadership roles in Richardson makes her a strong candidate in guiding
After 75 years assisting Richardson businesses, the Richardson Chamber of Commerce is undergoing a large refocusing e ort. According to President and CEO Kim Quirk, the chamber plans to refocus its e orts internally after the removal of the economic develop- ment department in August. “This will allow us to hone in on chamber services for our members,” Quirk said. “As Richardson continues, its diverse expansion of cultures in town continues to evolve.” The role of economic development had been part of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce’s responsi- bilities before its adoption under the city, with Jenny Mizutowicz hired to serve as Richardson’s director of economic development. Chamber Board Chair Manasseh Durkin said the board plans to
The Richardson Convention and Visitors Bureau is established.
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Kimberly Quirk
Bill Sproull is hired as president and CEO.
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questions, rebranding and refocus- ing,” Durkin said. “I think those are all things that she is excellent at.” In addition, chamber o cials said Bendel will stay on as executive director of Tech Titans, a local nonpro t technology trade orga- nization that promotes the North Texas technology ecosystem, per its website. Bendel has been with the organization since 2003. “[Tech Titans is] a great asset to Richardson, and I think [Bendel’s] long-term knowledge of how they function is important,” Durkin said.
The chamber receives a 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber.
2010 2015 2020
Feb. Former President and CEO Bill Sproull resigns. Kimberly Quirk is named interim CEO.
2022
Sept. Kimberly Quirk is announced as full-time president and CEO.
SOURCES: RICHARDSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF RICHARDSON COMMUNITY IMPACT
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