DALLAS, Aug 11, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ ----The Dallas Regional Chamber is accepting nominations through September 11, 2009 for the 2009 Momentum Awards. The Momentum Awards celebrate companies that have made a positive impact on the economy through job growth, relocation and expansion activities. The award also honors companies that contribute to the vitality of the Dallas region.

Awards will be presented at an invitation-only reception Thursday, October 22, at the W Hotel in Victory Park. Holmes Murphy Texas is the title sponsor of the event.

Award Categories include:

Local Employment Growth - recognizing companies experiencing growth in regional employment measured by total jobs or percentage

National Employment Growth - recognizing companies headquartered in the Dallas region experiencing growth in national employment measured by total jobs or percentage

Corporate Location - recognizing a company or organization that has located or expanded its operations to the Dallas region.

Community Investor - recognizing a company or organization that makes a major

financial commitment that bolsters the regional economy or strengthens the regional economic development infrastructure.

Community Catalyst - recognizing a major investment, project or effort that will yield additional growth and positive economic change.

Technology Catalyst - recognizing a company or organization working to develop and encourage new technology that yields economic growth.

Workforce Catalyst - a company or organization that strengthens and prepares the workforce through education and/or innovative programming

Awards will be based on activity from June 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009. Businesses may self-nominate or be nominated by an outside individual or entity. Membership in the Dallas Regional Chamber is not required to apply. The deadline for completed applications is Friday, September 11. Applications may be downloaded from www.dallaschamber.org/awards

Past recipients include: The Allen Group, Comerica Bank, Deloitte LLP, Fidelity Investments, Fluor Corporation, Research In Motion, Texas Instruments, and Victory Park.

For more information or to receive an application packet, please contact Kimberly Sims at 214-746-6728, ksims@dallaschamber.org or visit the Dallas Regional Chamber website www.dallaschamber.org.

ABOUT THE DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER

The Dallas Regional Chamber proudly supports economic development in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Through the Chamber's leadership efforts, it has been integrally involved in corporate relocation and expansion projects creating increased commercial development and significant job growth to the DFW Metroplex. The Chamber maintains relationships with more than 75 key local community allies throughout the region.

ABOUT HOLMES MURPHY

Holmes Murphy & Associates is a premier, independent consulting and brokerage firm. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Holmes Murphy has more than 500 associates in major offices strategically located throughout the Midwest and Southwest. With over 70 associates in Dallas, Holmes Murphy provides industry-leading expertise in employee benefits, financial services, and risk management.

For more information on the 2009 Momentum Awards and the Dallas Regional Chamber please call 214-746-6600 or visit www.dallaschamber.org.

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