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Last Wednesday The University of Texas at Dallas hosted its 3rd Annual Economic Development Summit. Local business, economic development, education and government leaders came together to exchange ideas on a variety of topics, including the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured, from left, are a few of the summit’s speakers: Dr. Calvin D. Jamison, vice president for Facilities & Economic Development; Chris Nielsen, EVP [Executive Vice President] of Product Support and chief quality officer, Toyota Motor North America; Rich Templeton, president, chairman and CEO [Chief Executive Officer] , Texas Instruments; Dr. Richard C. Benson, president of the University.