Sep. 2022
Vol. 2
NEWSLETTER The JBJ team puts in a lot of effort at the office, but they pursue amazing opportunities on their own time as well. "LET'S TALK ABOUT IT" p. 05 UTSW TEASER p. 02 UTSW AT REDBIRD MALL p.02
The latest addition to the JBJ newsletter is a section called Off the Clock that showcases the accomplishments team members have seen in their personal lives. Check out page five to read about the staffer who was awarded a prize for their State Fair dish entry!
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EMPOWERED WOMEN EMPOWER WOMEN
Jump to page four to read about the highlights of the 2022 Women's Leadership Summit featuring an all-star list of women panelists.
UTSW OPENS AT REDBIRD, PEDIATRICS TOWER TO FOLLOW T he UT Southwestern Medical Center opened a 154,000 square-foot community outreach to UT Southwestern in the early stages of the project, and has organized
on many levels,” said Marc Nivet, Ed.D., Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement at UT Southwestern. “In RedBird, we recognized an opportunity to expand our footprint in Dallas and to have a vital presence in a community that has traditionally been underserved by the health care industry.” There is no doubt that the Redbird location of this facility will benefit patients and employees as they will have access to nearby shops, restaurants and entertainment. Plus, it gives residents a sense of pride as the revitalization of Redbird moves forward.
three community-centered meetings with stakeholders, community organizations, and homeowners to discuss the needs of the community and services that should be offered. JBJ has recently been named HUB consultants for the $2 billion Children’s UT Southwestern Pediatrics Tower that will be located on the second floor. “Integrating the academic medical center’s best-in-class health care into the RedBird Mall redevelopment project makes sense
outpatient facility at the Shops at Redbird. It will offer cardiology, cancer and neurology care and other crucial health services to residents in southern Dallas, Desoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, and surrounding cities. Other services include depression and diabetes screenings, sophisticated imaging such as mammograms, CTs, MRIs, state of the art infusion therapy center, onsite lab testing and a full-service pharmacy.
JBJ Management has provided
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STATE REP. JONES' FUNDRAISER T he Venton Jones fundraiser was one of the highlights of the month for the JBJ team. Held at the Tower Club in downtown Dallas, it was a well-attended event that had a networking happy hour while overlooking the downtown cityscape. After the networking,
State Representative Jones gave an impassioned speech to attendees about the importance of working together to ensure District 100 is the best that it can be. There were stakeholders, business owners, and government officials in attendance including Judge Dominique Torres-Williams and former city councilwoman Diane Ragsdale. State Rep. Jones’ next fundraiser will be on September 8th in Austin.
A ccording to a McKinsey & Company article entitled "Gone for Now, or Gone for Good," nearly half of the employees who voluntarily left the workforce during the pandemic aren’t coming back on their own. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows more than 4.3 million people voluntarily quit their jobs in December 2021 which was slightly below a record high the previous month. Today, this means employers have to recognize why employees are leaving the workforce. What I am seeing across the board is companies are offering big bonuses, and higher starting wages in some cases but never look at why people are leaving. The answers are simple, a lot of people have lost multiple loved ones and are still grieving, and others are just tired of being treated like a number and not a person. I agree with McKinsey and Company's assessment, “if companies make a concerted effort to better understand why employees are leaving and take meaningful action to retain them, companies can gain an edge in the race to attract, develop, and retain the talent they need to create a thriving post-pandemic organization. A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT BJ JOHNSON BUSINESS IN A POST- PANDEMIC WORLD
UPSMITH, AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ADDRESS TEXAS LABOR SHORTAGE
U pSmith, a technology firm and American Residential Services (ARS), a leading national home services company have announced a partnership to deliver high-purpose, high-pay, high dignity career opportunities for aspiring HVAC technicians in Dallas and Houston.The partners are launching this program through UpSmith’s technology platform - UpSmith.com - which
connects talent with employers seeking to identify, qualify, staff, and retain skilled tradespeople. ARS, the nation’s largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) services, will sponsor candidates sourced through the platform to earn credentials as HVAC technicians via paid 8-week training boot camps.
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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
H ighly accomplished women of color shared their strategies for success during a two-day Women’s Leadership Summit last month at Renaissance Dallas Hotel in Dallas. Deryl McKissack, President/ CEO of McKissack and McKissack, the Honorable Sharon Weston Broome, first woman Mayor of Baton Rouge, and the Honorable Vanessa Gilmore, former U.S. District Judge, Southern District of Texas were among the outstanding women who headlined the event. The Honorable Helen Giddings and a roster of successful Dallas women founded the Summit in 2018.
SENIOR VP JOINS DDI BOARD
N oa Dowl, Senior Vice President at JBJ Management, has joined the Board of Governors at Downtown Dallas, Inc (DDI). DDI released a statement saying "We're thrilled to announce Noa as a new member of our board and are excited to welcome his contributions to Downtown Dallas."
event featuring Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and presented by AT&T. The event will be held at 8:30am on October 18, 2022 at Moody Performance Hall . This event will be the final State of Downtown of Johnson's current term, and he will be sharing updates on the historic momentum of Dallas' urban core and will share his vision for the future.
BUILD FORT WORTH
Next month, DDI is hosting the 2022 State of Downtown
J BJ Management attended the Fort Worth Build Expo, held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center on August 19, 2022. At the 6th anniversary of this annual event, over 125 exhibitors turned out to network and provide information about their businesses and organizations. Co-hosted by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, the Fort Worth Build Expo was a success for Hispanic contractors and other Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to showcase their capabilities.
JBJ MANAGEMENT IS RANKED #15 OF MINORITY-OWNED PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS THE MANIFEST
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JBJ TEAM: OFF THE CLOCK PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MANAGER FAIRS WELL
J erome Garza and his family were awarded first place for the Most Creative Award at the Big Tex Choice Awards. The Garza family dish - the Cha-Cha Chata - is a must-try dessert that is sure to be a hit at the State Fair this fall. Don't forget to stop by their stand when you are there!
WEDDING BELLS AT JBJ J BJ Social Media Specialist Lauren Taylor got were the stars of the dance floor in support, and they also threw showers and bachelorette parties leading up to the big day. J on Christopher Edmonds of the JBJ media married to Al Shaffer on August 12, 2022 in Palmer, Texas. The JBJ staff attended the wedding and LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS
MAVERICKS CEO, JBJ TEAM MEMBER SUPPORT DALLAS WINGS TOGETHER
L aToya Porter, JBJ Account Executive and Cynt Marshall, CEO of Dallas Mavericks took time out from the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun playoff game. The final score was Sun 73 and Wings 58. During game 3 of the WNBA playoffs, the Dallas Wings got off to a great start, but by the fourth quarter, the Sun scored 22 points upsetting the Wings and ending their championship hopes.
team was invited to provide commentary for The Evolution Championship Series, an annual esports event that focuses exclusively on fighting games. This year's event took place in Las Vegas.
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