Friday, March 29, 2024 Mar 29, 2024
71° F Dallas, TX
Advertisement
Business

Jim Oberwetter To Head Dallas Chamber?

By |

There’s buzz downtown this morning that the Dallas Regional Chamber is about to name Jim Oberwetter, the former Hunt Oil executive and ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as its new president. If it’s true, it is very good news for Dallas. Oberwetter is a listener, a reformer, and a great negotiator (I know this because he is also my former college roommate). Unfortunately, he is also very tight-lipped (even with former college roommates).  But because I know his skills better than most, I can say that he is exactly the sort of person I had in mind when I wrote this open letter to Chamber chairman Bob Chereck in September. I hear the Chamber board will meet this morning to discuss. Developing…

Related Articles

Image
Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: March 28-31

It's going to be a gorgeous weekend. Pencil in some live music in between those egg hunts and brunches.
Image
Arts & Entertainment

Arlington Museum of Art Debuts Two Must-See Nature-Inspired Additions

The chill of the Arctic Circle and a futuristic digital archive mark the grand opening of the Arlington Museum of Art’s new location.
By Brett Grega
Image
Arts & Entertainment

An Award-Winning SXSW Short Gave a Dallas Filmmaker an Outlet for Her Grief

Sara Nimeh balances humor and poignancy in a coming-of-age drama inspired by her childhood memories.
By Todd Jorgenson
Advertisement