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
Since 1984, the RCC has had a joint cooperative effort with the City of Richardson known as the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP). The REDP's mission is to:
- Bring technology and other high-wage jobs to Richardson
- Continue to attract high-quality commercial tax base to Richardson
- Assist corporations to expand their local operations or relocate to Richardson
- Maintain detailed data and information on all aspects of the community and doing business in Richardson
- Provide information all available office and office-tech space and land sites.
Recent accomplishments:
- Supported/assisted 57 business expansions and relocations (2007-08) resulting in over 6,400 jobs announced for Richardson's economy, leasing almost 2 million SF of office and flex space
- Assisted Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas in selecting a new campus site at Galatyn Park for a 1 M SF headquarters for up to 5,000 employees
- Worked with DART on selection of the Cotton Belt rail route for DART 2030 Plan, insuring rail access to DFW Airport and a station at The University of Texas at Dallas in NW Richardson;
- Renovation/remodeling of 10 local shopping venues (over 1.3M SF) since 2004;
- Added over 50 new restaurants (2007-08);
- Led efforts to assist existing stores and attract new grocery stores and retaining local tax dollars through successful beer and wine sales election (2006).
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;
- Organizes a "Legislative Day" in Austin during the legislative session;
- Produces an annual New Teachers Luncheon for the Richardson Independent School District;
- Keeps Richardson a pro-business community;
- Instituted an annual 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
- Health & Wellness 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.