When asked his #1 piece of advice, Shark Tanker Daymond John’s answer is simply “Never stop learning.” While the self-made multi-millionaire never went to college (“I couldn’t afford it.”), his education came from every day encounters.According to Daymond, “While working at Red Lobster, I was always listening, asking questions and learning about the business from wait … [Read more...] about Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
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The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
The Family Place has added new faces to both its board of directors and TFP Foundation Board. TFP CEO Paige Flink revealed the following people have joined the board of directors: Marissa Anchia, Elizabeth Dacus, Barbara Durham, Lauran Goldberg, LaTanya Harris, Lindsay Jacaman, Linda Knox, Clarissa Lindenmeyer, Thomas McCollum, Javier Montemayor, Honey Owens, James Pasant, … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast Honors Michele And John Stephens With Ignite Award
The banking business was well-represented, with Keith Eastman, Tiffany Cason and Mary Jo Hoch of Capital One Bank in attendance. So were accounting and professional services, with Jason Downing of Deloitte even serving as co-chair. But no industry seemed to be more in evidence than commercial real estate at the Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast on Wednesday, February 20, at the … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast Honors Michele And John Stephens With Ignite Award
New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea
It's true that membership has perks. And for the Les Femmes du Monde ladies, it meant having the organization's Spring Tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley's spread on Wednesday, February 13. In addition to learning of Les Femmes President Martha C. Cox's executive team, the ladies also learned great news from one of its recipients. Here's a report from the field:The Les Femmes du … [Read more...] about New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea
New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home
For a couple of days, Mother Nature went to brutalize Chicago, leaving North Texas in spring-like conditions. Perhaps it was that reason that the class of 2019 Crystal Charity Ball new members and executive committee were in cottons and silks. Nary a boot or wool was in the 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon’s Highland Park home for the annual get-to-know-you brunch on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home
Dallas Regional Chambers Dale Petroskey Discusses Amazon Non-Move For Eagle Society Get Together
So who says that the Mansion on Turtle Creek has lost its luster? Evidently not from the Mercedes, Teslas, Lexuses and Rolls in the auto courtyard on Wednesday, January 30. It was strictly a fender-to-fender gathering with three high-power events taking place.While the Baker Botts legal eagles flew above the restaurant, the Methodist Health System Foundation's Eagle Society … [Read more...] about Dallas Regional Chambers Dale Petroskey Discusses Amazon Non-Move For Eagle Society Get Together
JUST IN: 25th Annual Tablescapes Deets Revealed With Keynoter Ray Booth, Honorary Chair And Awardee
It seems like it’s been ages since the third floor atop Highland Park Village's Chanel and Starbucks has been under construction to create the so-very-exclusive Park House. Goodness, airline security should have such vetting of guests. Woe to the poor soul who should break the house rules.Well, leave it to the Dallas Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gammas to pass muster and hold … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 25th Annual Tablescapes Deets Revealed With Keynoter Ray Booth, Honorary Chair And Awardee
Leadership Change: SPCA Of Texas Is Looking For A New Top Dog
Teresa Gubbins announced this one last Friday, but still it's taken some time to settle in. SPCA Of Texas is looking for a new president/CEO.According to SPCA VP of Communications Maura Davies, "The SPCA of Texas and its Board of Directors announced a leadership change at the SPCA of Texas effective Friday, February 15, 2019. James Bias, President and CEO, will transition … [Read more...] about Leadership Change: SPCA Of Texas Is Looking For A New Top Dog
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Senior VP Of Grants Dena Jackson Promoted To COO
The ladies are definitely moving up in the North Texas world of fundraising. For the past seven years, Dena Jackson has been serving as senior VP of grants and research for Texas Women’s Foundation, formerly known to the world as the Dallas Women’s Foundation. During that time she has been “directing the organization’s research, advocacy and grantmaking. Jackson’s leadership in … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Senior VP Of Grants Dena Jackson Promoted To COO
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Amy Norton Promoted To Senior Director Of Development
In overcoming the loss of Genesis Women's Shelter's Development Director Bianca Jackson, who moved to New Friends New Life, Genesis Women's CEO Jan Langbein looked within for a new development mastermind. What do you know? She found it in Genesis Special Event Director Amy Norton!A graduate of Texas A&M University with a focus on human resource development and … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Amy Norton Promoted To Senior Director Of Development
Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder
After serving as executive director of Momentous Institute for six years, Michelle Kinder is stepping down at the end of the month. Replacing her on Friday, March 1, will be Development and Strategic Partnership Director Jessica Trudeau, who joined the Institute less than four years ago.Prior to joining the Institute, Jessica was executive director of Family … [Read more...] about Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder