Mission Statement
The Chamber, through the involvement of its leaders and members, shall reinvigorate and seek continuous improvement in its programs and services in a way that constantly delivers tangible value to its members and the community.
The RCC achieves its mission by focusing on four specific areas:
- Economic development
- Business advocacy
- Leadership development
- Education and networking
The RCC has a cooperative agreement with the City of Richardson known as the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP). Their mission is to bring more high-tech and other highly paid jobs as well as a high-quality commercial tax base to the city of Richardson, help local corporate clients expand their operations or relocate to Richardson and maintain information on all available office and office-tech space and land sites. Recent accomplishments include:
- Supported and assisted with 39 business expansions and relocations in 2006 that resulted in over 4.376 jobs for the Richardson economy;
- Assisted Blue Cross Blue Shield in selecting a site for a new 1 million square foot headquarters with a potential growth of 5,000 employees.
- Lobbied DART to choose the Cotton Belt rail route for their 2030 plan, insuring rail access to DFW Airport and a station at UTD;
- Retail efforts led to the new 500,000 square foot Eastside mixed-use development, an expansion of the Shire by another 10 acres, and the rebuilding of Richardsoon Square Mall - adding Lowe's and LA Fitness to the existing Sears and Target stores;
- Led the effort to protect our grocery stores and retain local tax dollars through the beer and wine election.
Business Advocacy
The RCC serves as the voice of the local business community. Whether it is local, state, or federal government, education, transportation or workforce issues, the RCC is there to support and protect the interests of the local business community.
- Led efforts to establish the Texas Emerging Technology Fund;
- Organized a legislative day in Austin;
- Produces the annual New Teachers Luncheon for the RISD;
- Keeps Richardson a pro-business community;
- Instituted RISD Career Summit to educate students about what careers in specific industries/fields are available after high school and/or college.
Leadership Richardson's purpose is to bring together a cadre of emerging community and business leaders to encourage them to care for their community. Through the program's history, the objectives for Leadership Richardson have remained constant.
- To identify and motivate emerging community leaders;
- To acquaint participants with a local historical perspective and with current community dynamics;
- To assist participants in identifying and addressing community needs, issues and problems;
- To develop personal and organizational leadership skills;
- To challenge participants to increased community leadership.
LR is a 9 month leadership development program. Participants must commit to attending one full day session each month. Sessions are from September to May.
Education and Networking
The RCC coordinates more than 48 informative, educational and/or networking forums each year to support business development.
Monthly Forums
Annual Programs
Networking Forums
Sponsorship Opportunities
Broaden your company's exposure and have fun doing it. Sponsor an RCC event or program. See sponsorship brochure for details.
One of the greatest resources of the RCC is our members. Business executives lend their expertise to lead the RCC as one of the largest and most active chambers of commerce in the Metroplex. There are a variety of ways for business leaders to become involved.
- Broker/Developer Steering Committee
- Growth & Mobility Committee
- Ambassadors Club
- Education Committee
- Golf Tournament Steering Committee
- Public Affairs Committee
- PM Connections Steering Committee
- EarlyNet Steering Committee
- Richardson Business Breakfast Steering Committee
- RCC Signature Luncheon Steering Committee
- Richardson Young Professionals Committee
- Women In Leadership Committee
Additional Member Services
- Business to business introductions
- Market research and community statistical resources
- Relocation information and assistance
- Member to member discount program
- Membership plaque
- Listing in the Chamber directory and Web site
- Ribbon cutting/groundbreaking ceremony with photo in the RCC newsletter
- Business counseling from SCORE
- Company brochures displayed in the Chamber lobby
- Member only referrals
- Relocation packet inserts (small fee)
- Group health insurance (2-50 employees)
- Advertising opportunities: RCC directory, newsletter and Web site
- Metroplex Technology Business Council directory
- New business/homeowners list: A monthly list of the new business and homeowners in Richardson. Subscriptions in label format, mailed on the 15th of each month. Chamber members: $10/month-$75/year. Prospective members: $300/year.