Northwest Division, Deputy Chief of Police, Cynthia Villarreal will be the feature speaker at the January 10, SCBA Public Safety Meeting. The event will be hosted by Mary Kay, Inc. and will be held from 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Mary Kay, Inc., 1331 Regal Row.

(Northwest Division, Deputy Chief of Police, Cynthia Villarreal)

For more information, contact Brooke Dieterlen, SCBA Executive Director at 214-800-8770 x1.   Please register by Friday, Jan. 6th on the SCBA Event Registration line 214-800-8770 x3 or register on-line at www.scbadallas.org  as lunch will be provided to registered attendees.

According to an article in the Dallas Morning News from December 29, 2005, Stemmons Freeway, made the top four list of big gainers in office space leased. The results were from a survey and preliminary reports from real estate broker Cushman & Wakefield of Texas Inc. Out of a total net space leased of 2,336,560 square feet, Stemmons Freeway leased 224,411 square feet in 2005. This is great news for stakeholders in the Stemmons Corridor. Those listed among the top 4 gainers, included: Far North U.S 75 corridor, Las Colinas, Far North Dallas, and Stemmons Freeway. The Biggest losers were listed as Preston Center, Northeast Dallas, LBJ Freeway, and Oak Cliff.

SCBA- Information, Advocacy, and Action
Our Mission:

The Stemmons Corridor Business Association is a nonprofit member based organization with the mission to promote and support the mutual business interests of its members through unified advocacy leading to sustainable economic growth and an attractive, accessible and safe business environment in the Stemmons Corridor.

Who We Are:

The Stemmons Corridor Business Association (SCBA), formed in 1981 by John Stemmons and Trammell Crow, serves as a focused and organized voice for the Stemmons business community. Centrally located between Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, it is the lifeline connection between the Central Business District, Las Colinas and North Dallas.

The Stemmons business community includes more than 5,300 businesses employing nearly 170,000 people, contributing almost 19% of Dallas’ tax base. The Corridor has the largest volume of employment base than any other area of the city. For over 24 years, the SCBA has been the voice for the Stemmons Corridor, effectively addressing key economic, infrastructure and safety issues impacting all businesses.

SCBA is Committed To:

· Working to get tax dollars reinvested into the corridor through infrastructure improvements.

· Providing informative and educational luncheons that address Dallas business concerns.

· Providing current information on the major long-term projects in the area.

· Being the organized voice and active liaison between the Stemmons business community, city officials and community leaders.

· Ensuring member company success by providing networking opportunities, development resources and community volunteer involvement.

· Providing a safe and attractive environment within the corridor.

Overview of Member Benefits:

To provide timely and accurate Information, Advocacy, and Action to all members:

· Weekly “Corridor Connection” Newsletter

· Monthly Public Safety Meetings

· Quarterly Networking Meetings

· Quarterly Business at Lunch Meetings

· Semi-annual Membership Meetings

· Member Referrals

· Access to Key City Officials

· Access to Key Area Projects

· Interactive Website Cross Referencing Member Company Goods and Services

· On Line Membership Profile

· Community Volunteer Efforts

· Membership Mixers

· National Night Out Event

KEY OBJECTIVES for 2006: “Information, Advocacy, and Action”
1. Increase Public Safety
2. Effective Transportation: Improve roads, thoroughfares and public transit
3. Increase Economic Development: Retain, attract and grow business in the Corridor
4. Reduce and mitigate Negative Use Businesses

If you aren't currently an SCBA member or know a business or property owner that needs to get involved, call Brooke Dieterlen, SCBA Executive Director, at 214-800-8771 or e-mail Brooke at brooke.dieterlen@scbadallas.org.