D CEO December 2008
Cover Story
2008 CEO of the Year: Tom Leppert
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, voted CEO of the Year by local business leaders, works around the clock and keeps his eye on the ball.
Publications
DISD Fumbles and the Dallas Chamber Punts
When the going gets tough, the Dallas chamber punts.
Business
20/20 Vision: The Future Looks Bright for One Contact Lens Company
Euless contact-lens company is a family affair.
Business
Business Lunch: Cowboy Chow
Look beyond the Wild West clichés. Chef/owner Jason Boso’s latest Deep Ellum haunt serves some of the best brisket in Dallas.
Business
Top of Mind: O Trinity, Where Art Thou?
More is going on with the Trinity River Project than you might think.
Business
When the Going Gets Tough, Even Head Coaches Need a Little Coaching
Rocky times mean CEOs look to outsiders for a reality check.
Business
Big D Goes Green
Can an old-school Texas city really become environmentally friendly? Dallas is betting on it.
Business
Briefing: DMN’s Latest (Struggling) Experiment
Briefing, a new product from The Dallas Morning News, promises more than it delivers.
Publications
Closing Quotes
Memorable comments Culled from “CEO Spotlight,” a weekday program on KRLD-AM (1080) featuring interviews by business analyst David Johnson.
Business
My Desk: Bill Kling
CEO of Carrollton-based Swiss-American Products Inc., a maker of skin-care goods.
Business
Results are In: The SMU Cox CEO Sentiment Survey
Even with recent market ups and downs, the SMU Cox CEO Sentiment Survey 2008 reveals continued confidence in the DFW economy.
Business
Turning the Tables on Outside Counsel
A Dallas lawsuit could change the nature of communications between companies and their outside counsel.
Business
Volatile Stocks and a Week at the Palomino Bar
A volatile week in the life of a watering hole for the investments set.
