Metroplex Civic & Business Association

We’ve grown. We’ve evolved. And today, we’re reintroducing ourselves. Meet the new look of the Metroplex Civic & Business Association, designed to reflect five years of impact and our bold vision ahead. 💡 New logo 🛠️ Same mission 🗳️ Same commitment to civic and business leadership in Texas Let’s build something even better.

Be a real-life action hero for a day! 🚁🔫 The 2026 @MCBADFW Lone Star Shootout & Air Ops Classic is officially on the calendar for April 17th. 7 Guided Shooting Stations 🎯 Former Special Forces Coaching 🎖️ Helicopter Door Gunnery 🚁 Tactical Demos 💥 Tickets go fast—lock yours in now! 👇 mcba.ticketspice.com/-2026-mcba-lon…

Big welcome to our newest member: Carrington Coleman! 🥂 A Dallas staple since 1970, they specialize in high-stakes litigation and emerging tech like AI. We’re excited to work with Alex More and the firm to strengthen civic engagement in North Texas! 📍

With early voting open, bringing this back to the timeline. The benefits of closed primaries go way beyond just stopping crossover voting between parties. Look at the economic impact: a projected $100B GDP boost and 650K new jobs. Who wouldn't want this?

@MontyBennett A good reminder to go out and vote in the primary election's happening right now!

From Frisco’s Mayor’s office to advising top executives, Lorie Medina knows how to turn vision into results. We’re thrilled to have MedinaUSA Inc. join the MCBA to connect with leaders across DFW! 📈

Congratulations to our member Ryan on acquiring Meritax Advisors! 🤝 This move expands their property tax capabilities and shows the incredible business growth happening right here in DFW. We are proud to have you as a member! 📈

We’re proud to welcome Heritage Auctions to MCBA! 🤝 As the world’s largest collectibles auction house and a Dallas icon since 1976, we’re thrilled to have such a legendary homegrown company join our network of leaders. 🏛️✨ Explore their collections: ha.com

What a year it’s been at Let’s Talk Local! 34 episodes, 40+ guests, and so many conversations that challenged us, inspired us, and kept things real!! Thank you for leaning into the stories shaping our community. I’m so grateful and already excited for what’s next! Find the link to our 2025 recap below🎧✨ @SlaterNFL @alexstein99 @alexstein69420 @MontyBennett @frjoshTX @design11studio @mitalpatelphoto @TimRunsHisMouth @DallasEdCo @mcbadfw @loganwashburn76 @realmitchlittle @inspirelifenow

Happy New Year from MCBA! Our offices will be closed on New Year’s Day. We will see you in the new year and look forward to an exciting 2026!

Google invests $1B into data centers in North Texas and confirms what most of us already know: DFW is one of the most important places in the country for data and AI, along with everything else. More jobs, more investment, more momentum. Dallas keeps proving why companies want to build here.

@MontyBennett And DFW is at the cornerstone of it all!

The Texas Triangle is rising fast: - $2.7T a year, ~10% of the U.S. economy - 77% of Texas’s total GDP - 700 HQs - 22 million residents Proud to call it home. How long before the world competes with Texas?

Freedom isn’t free. Today, we pause to honor every American who’s worn the uniform and defended our nation with pride and resolve. Thank you to every veteran who’s served to protect this country, and a special thanks to the incredible former armed service members seen here who helped lead our recent MCBA Shootout event with unmatched precision and heart.

Every vote shapes the city we live in. But today, your voice carries extra weight, local turnout is small, which means your single vote can move mountains. Don’t wait for a presidential year to matter. Vote today. Own your impact.

From pistols to the 50 cal, this is your chance to train like the pros. Experience seven guided shooting stations, helicopter ops, and real special forces instruction at the 2025 Clay Cooley MCBA Lone Star Shootout & Air Ops Classic. 📅 October 24, 2025 | Ennis, Texas | 9 AM–4 PM VIP attendees can ride in a helicopter and fire at live targets mid-flight — a once-in-a-lifetime tactical thrill. 🎟️ To secure your spot or sponsorship, contact Bryce Martin before slots are gone: bryce.martin@mcbadfw.org

In September, Downtown Dallas recorded a crime score 10.7x higher than Downtown Fort Worth’s, including 40x more thefts, 8x more assaults, and 16x more drug violations. At MCBA, we’re focused on data that drives real solutions because restoring public confidence starts with transparency and action. See the chart, share it with your team, and join the movement for measurable safety wins in our downtowns.

My incredible wife, @Sarah_Z_Bennett, did an excellent job highlighting two powerhouses shaping Dallas’ future: Richard Baker of Saks Global & Neiman Marcus and Nicole Chambers of the Texas Stock Exchange. Her recap of @mcbadfw's luncheon and the @DallasExpress feature on her conversation with Richard are both worth your time. Proud of the work she’s doing to bring these stories forward.

🎤 MCBA’s Leadership Luncheon at Perry’s Steakhouse showcased Saks Global’s Richard Baker on Neiman Marcus’ future & Dallas’ revival. “Stanley Marcus wouldn’t close the downtown store,” Baker said, teasing major reinvestment. @mcbadfw dallasexpress.com/city/richard-b…

I had the privilege of interviewing Saks Global & Neiman Marcus Executive Chairman and friend, Richard Baker, at the @mcbadfw Leadership Luncheon. Also launched yesterday, I recapped @mcbadfw’s conversation with the exceptional Nicole Chambers, Global Managing Director at the @TXStockExchange, as she helped usher in the exchange’s next chapter, right as the SEC prepared to approve their registration last week! Both stories, the @DallasExpress feature with Richard Baker and the Let's Talk Local recap with Nicole Chambers, are 🔗 below. MCBA is quickly becoming the table where Dallas’ most influential voices meet. 👏🍾 Congratulations to them! @OAkujuo @YallStreetTV

Dallas and Fort Worth are both engines for North Texas. Their downtown safety trends are not the same. In August, Downtown Dallas recorded a crime score 9.4x higher than Fort Worth’s. MCBA is working to champion practical steps that restore confidence for employers and guests. Data drives better policy. See the chart, talk with your teams, and join us in pushing for measurable safety wins.

The @WhiteHouse recently featured MCBA member Steve Kinard Jr., President of the @ai_INN0VATI0N, in a press release highlighting the new AI Action Plan. The plan is a transformative strategy propelling the United States into a new era of artificial intelligence dominance. We are so proud an MCBA member is leading the way. Learn more about AI Innovation Association here: lnkd.in/gyjADjQQ Read the full White House press release here: lnkd.in/e2FUyC6Z