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President’s Pulse: Leading Metrocrest Forward

The President’s Pulse blog offers an inside look at the vision, initiatives, and ongoing work of the Metrocrest Area Chamber through the voice of President/CEO Michael Gallops. It exists to keep members, stakeholders, and the community informed and engaged by sharing updates on events, advocacy efforts, workforce development, and strategic priorities. Rooted in transparency and connection, the blog serves as a platform to highlight how the Chamber is advancing business, strengthening regional collaboration, and creating new opportunities for growth. It’s a direct line from leadership to the community, reinforcing the Chamber’s role as a proactive and responsive force in the Metrocrest region.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Water and Cooling: How Data Centers Use Water, Why Technology Matters, and What Communities Should Ask

Water is one of the biggest questions surrounding data center growth, but not all facilities use water the same way. This post explains how cooling technology, facility design, water source, drought planning, and local policy all shape a data center’s water impact, and why communities should ask specific questions before supporting future projects.

Michael Gallops

Friday, May 22, 2026
Jobs and Workforce: The Honest Story About Data Center Employment and Opportunity

Data centers do create jobs, but the workforce story is more nuanced than many people expect. This post looks at permanent onsite roles, construction and skilled trades, supplier opportunities, technical careers, and how Metrocrest and North Texas can prepare local workers and businesses for the growing digital infrastructure economy.

Michael Gallops

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Metrocrest Connection: How Data Centers Already Show Up in Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, and North Texas

Data centers and related companies are already part of the Metrocrest and North Texas economy. This post looks at how they show up in Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, and the region through public safety, colocation, cloud services, cooling technology, managed services, and digital infrastructure.

Michael Gallops

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Data Centers in North Texas: Facts, Impacts, and Responsible Growth for Metrocrest Communities

Data centers are growing rapidly across North Texas. The Metrocrest Area Chamber is launching a new educational series on data center impacts, benefits, concerns, and responsible growth for Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and the region.

Michael Gallops

Monday, May 6, 2024
Driving Economic Development and City Growth: A Collaborative Effort

The blog post discusses the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce's role in supporting regional economic development through collaboration with the Economic Development Departments of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. It emphasizes the Chamber's commitment to fostering a thriving and sustainable business community that complements the cities' efforts and contributes to regional prosperity.

Michael Gallops

Monday, April 15, 2024
Strengthening Bonds: The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce’s Commitment to City Partnerships

This post emphasizes the Metrocrest Chamber’s deep commitment to collaborative partnerships with the cities of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. By aligning goals, sharing resources, and fostering open communication, the Chamber aims to drive regional economic development and build a unified, resilient business community.

Michael Gallops

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