Startups a Factor at CES 2023

 

Over a thousand startups are attending CES in the hopes of showing off their products and earning support from investors, but amid “the slew of layoffs in the tech industry and an economic landscape” impacted by inflation and interest rates, “many may be met with cautious investors looking for products that can deliver quick returns instead of hype.” Analysts are saying CES 2023 has “somewhat of a muted tone compared to prior shows,” with many companies eschewing “pie-in-the-sky projects that never saw the light of day,” instead showing less “flamboyant” items. Creative Strategies president Carolina Milanesi said, “The economy – and I think the mood in general – is a little bit negative around tech...It’s really getting companies to focus on real value for customers.”

CES 2022 Wrap

After nearly two years, CES returned ‘home’ to Las Vegas welcoming well over 40,000 attendees in person, including 1800 global media, across 11 indoor and outdoor venues. The show was truly a global event, with 30% of attendees traveling from outside the US – representing 119 countries.

See you at CES 2023, Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas.

Adobe Summit Week

Another productive week at Adobe Summit wrapping up this week!

This show is getting bigger and bigger every year!

TAG Summit

A great day once again at what is now two days of the Georgia Technology Summit, or The Summit as they are now calling it.

Georgia is once again either the top or near the top tech state in the country and the Technology Association of Georgia continues to do a great job in promoting technology.

Millennials Moving to Dallas

Mark Cuban loves Dallas, especially when it comes to tech.

Entrepreneur, investor and Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban wants millennials to move to Dallas – and he’s not being shy about touting the reasons why his adopted hometown is the best in the country for the millennial workforce.

In a recently released video, Cuban highlights what makes Dallas the ideal place for passionate entrepreneurs who want to impact the future, including a friendly business climate and high quality of life.

“If you’re young and you’re getting ready to start a business, no matter where you live in the world, I’d say, ‘Come to Dallas,’ because it’s friction-free, it’s really quick, simple and easy to start a company,” Cuban says. “There’s just a different work ethic here. …Every single day, there’s incredible entrepreneurs looking to invent the future.”

Cuban’s opinion of the region is reinforced by the area’s numerous accolades:  Dallas consistently ranks as one of the top places for job growth and millennial relocation in the country, and Texas has been named one of the top states for small businesses, with Dallas receiving an “A+” grade.

“Mark’s enthusiasm for Dallas reflects the strength of our city and the extensive opportunities that are available to our residents,” said Dale Petroskey, President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber. “We can’t wait to show people around the country what we’ve known for a long time: Dallas offers the best career opportunities in one of the most diverse, dynamic and affordable markets in the United States. There’s simply no better place and no better time to be here.”

This spring, the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) launched its integrated Talent Attraction campaign, Say Yes to Dallas. The campaign has since spread awareness of the region via social media, interviews, and now through one of the area’s most influential leaders, Mark Cuban.

The video can be viewed on the Say Yes to Dallas website, which in accordance with the video has launched a new jobs portal that highlights various job openings available in the area to potential employees.

Here is the video:

About the Dallas Regional Chamber

The Dallas Regional Chamber is the voice of business and the champion of economic development and growth in the Dallas Region. We work with our 1,200 member companies and regional partners to strengthen our business community by advocating for pro-growth public policies, improving our educational system, attracting talented workers from around the world, and enhancing the quality of life for all. Our goal is to make Dallas the best place in America to live, work, and do business. For more information, please contact the Dallas Regional Chamber at 214.746.6600 or visit www.dallaschamber.org.