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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2025

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Media Advisory: Mayor Johnson to officially open Ethiopian & Eritrean Chamber of Commerce

Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Monday will officially open the new Ethiopian & Eritrean Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Dallas International District. Doors open at 3:00 p.m., with remarks beginning at 4:00 p.m.

The chamber will serve as a central business and cultural hub for the large Ethiopian and Eritrean communities in the Dallas region, providing valuable resources and support for Ethiopian and Eritrean businesses.

Mayor Johnson developed the vision for hosting new foreign trade offices in Dallas as part of his international strategy and previously named the opening of these international outposts as a top priority for his administration.

When

Monday, October 6, 2025
4:00 p.m.

Where

Prism Center, Dallas International District
5580 Peterson Ln
Dallas, TX 75240

Who

Eric L. Johnson, Mayor of Dallas
Bill Roth, District 11 Councilmember
Leaders of the Ethiopian and Eritrean communities

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