D CEO July-August 2009
Cover Story
34 Great Dallas Entrepreneurs
Ernst & Young selected some of the region’s most innovative businesspeople to compete for the coveted title of Entrepreneur of the Year. Here’s how the dynamic local finalists built their companies—and positioned their firms for success.
Features
Publications
Are Executive MBAs Worth The Money?
In a down economy, more mid-level managers are turning to executive MBA programs to jump-start their careers.
Publications
Joe DePinto Remakes Dallas Icon 7-Eleven
How does a company change fixed public perceptions to keep pace with tougher times? 7-Eleven CEO and president Joe DePinto’s strategy is to tackle those stereotypes head on.
Business
How To Keep Hope Alive in a Bad Economy
Doing so may be hard—and lonely—but it’s the chief executive’s job.
Business
Baylor Health Refines Its Marketing Message
Documentary-style, black-and-white spots mean success for the local hospital’s ad campaign.
Publications
Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists Share How They’re Coping in 2009
It’s still a jungle out there, but things may be looking up.
Business
Five Questions for John Carrier, President of Essilor of America Inc.
Talking shop with the president of Dallas-based Essilor of America Inc.
Business
How God Would Hire a CEO
When houses of worship need an “executive pastor,” they often call David Lyons of Lewisville-based MinisterSearch.
Business
Meet the CEO: Fred Reid
The executive of Flexjet, the Richardson-based fractional business jet ownership program, refuses to let the economy slow him down.
Business
What Happened to the Dallas Morning News?
Dallas’ daily newspaper has become a shadow of its former self. But it didn’t have to be this way.
Business
Who’s Following Whom On Twitter?
The social-networking web site Twitter.com helps some Dallas icons stay in the know.
Business
A New Low for Dallas City Politics
Personal attacks against Mayor Tom Leppert mark a new low in local politics.
Business
The Business Lunch: Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen
Superstar chef Kent Rathbun serves it up old-school style with his most approachable concept to date.
Business
Why You Should Know Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau Chair Laura Estrada
The president and owner of Garza Business Services cheers for Dallas with vigor and a smile.
