News Archives from July - December 2003 at the West Dallas Chamber of Commerce

News Archives from July - December 2003:

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West Dallas Chamber of Commerce Meeting - December, 2003

Mr. David Whitten, Environmental Attorney at Law, and John Cappello, President of the West Dallas Chamber of Commerce

West Dallas Chamber of Commerce Meeting - November, 2003

Meeting with the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce

Left to right:
Eugene Thomas,
John Cappello, President of the West Dallas Chamber
and Reginald Gates, President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.

Ribbon cutting for Lowe's located in Pinnacle Park in Dallas - October 1, 2003

Left to right: Charles Slayton, Mayor of the City of Cockrell Hill; Roger Rowley, Store Manager; Roberto Alonzo, Texas State Representative; Steve Salazar, Dallas City Councilman, District 6; Ed Oakley, Dallas City Councilman District 3; Dr. Elba Garcia, Dallas City Councilwoman, District 1; and John Cappello, Chairman of the Board and President of the West Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

Inaugural Antique Fire Engine Festival of Texas - September 27, 2003

Ribbon Cutting of Antique Fire Engine Festival of Texas.
Left to Right: Denny Burris, Chaplain Dallas Fire Rescue; Andrea Brooks, Muscular Dystrophy Association; Ed Oakley, Dallas City Councilman District 3; John Cappello, President West Dallas Chamber of Commerce; Scott Simpson, President Texas Fire Museum.

Festival photos and details

Wendy's Grand Opening in Pinnacle Park in Dallas - September 23, 2003

Wendy's ribbon cutting Left to right: Don Reichert, VP Membership WDCOC; Mexican Consulate Representative Rosaura Guerrero; John Cappello, President WDCOC; Ed Oakley, Dallas City Council District 3; Danny, Manager of Store

Taco Cabana Grand Opening in Dallas - September 23, 2003

John Cappello, President WDCOC; and Stephen Brown, District Manager of Taco Cabana accepting membership plaque

Taco Cabana grand opening Group picture of participants at ribbon cutting

West Dallas Chamber of Commerce Meeting - August 12, 2003

Dallas Mayor Laura Miller addressed the Chamber about the Trinity River Project. She said the new project will bring a "sizzle" to Dallas that conventions and tourists will like and decide to visit Dallas in the future.

The Mayor's address impressed officials from Walmart so much they gave her a check for $10,000 at the grand opening of their new store in Pinnacle Park the following week.

In this photo are Walmart officials, Heather, Assistant Manager, Les Moore, Store Manager; John Cappello, WDCOC, and Danny Nunez, Coca Cola Bottling Company of North Texas.

Reverend Chambers spoke to the Chamber about Child Truancy and asked the business community to watch out for truant children. He asked that businesses report truant children to the authorities.

Bridget Vinson O'Neal spoke to the Chamber about Child Safety Seats. She is with the Injury Prevention Center from Parkland Hospital.

President George W. Bush visits West Dallas - July 19, 2003

President George W. Bush The Presidential Seal

President George W. Bush visits the Lakewest YMCA on what is believed to be the first Presidential visit to West Dallas. This YMCA was chosen because of its up to date facility. The President was in town to kick off his Presidents' Fitness Program chaired by former Pittsburgh Steeler, Lynn Swan.

West Dallas Chamber First Annual Luncheon Banquet - July 8, 2003

President John Cappello and Mariachi Band

John Cappello, Chairman and President of the West Dallas Chamber of Commerce, and a Mariachi band welcome guests and dignitaries to the First Annual Luncheon Banquet held at Goodwill Industries on July 8, 2003. The banquet raised almost $11,000 in funds for the Chamber. The featured speaker was Chancellor Lee Jackson from the University of North Texas. Several individuals and organizations in West Dallas were honored for their service to the community.

For details, see Press Release.

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