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Building Resiliency through Engagement in North Texas
Welcome to the North Texas Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). ACP is a non-profit professional organization, which provides a forum for the exchange of experiences and information, for business continuity professionals, throughout a network of local chapters.
Founded in March of 1986, the North Texas Chapter is one of the oldest continuously meeting chapters, and among the largest by membership, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding region.
Events are generally held on the first Tuesday of every month but may vary due to holidays or speaker schedules. Events are for current members and invited guests only. If you aren't a member but want to attend one of our events, please contact us or consider joining the chapter.
Upcoming Chapter Event
November 12, 2024 - Noon - 1:30
Topic: ACP Panel Discussion - Resiliency Career Insights and Opportunities
Presenters: ACP Panel
Location: UNT Campus, Denton, DATCU Stadium (formerly Apogee Stadium) - Hub Club (3rd Floor)
Address: 1251 Bonnie Brae St, Denton, TX 76207
*** Please visit our Events page for more 2024 Events ***
Chapter Fundraising Opportunity - HundredX
Help Us Give Back to Our Members! We're excited to announce that our chapter is participating in a fundraiser campaign using HundredX from October 1 through November 5. Every dollar we raise will go directly back to you, our members, through benefits like providing lunch at membership events, funding prizes for the holiday event, and raffle incentives for new and renewing memberships. Your participation will help us continue to enhance the value we provide to our chapter. Click the link, select ACP and North Texas Chapter, complete the registration and begin providing shot feedback surveys for businesses that you frequent (e.g. airlines, grocery stores, restaurants, banks, etc.) Each survey completed earns money for the chapter. Complete as many as you want. Feel free to share the link with friends, family, coworkers, etc. every survey helps. There is only one month to participate. Act now.
North Texas ACP Members in Action!
North Texas Chapter member, Barry Morgeson is featured on the Alert Media Podcast entitled, Optimizing Your Business Continuity Plan to Strengthen Resilience
Click the link to listen to the podcast: https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/optimizing-business-continuity-plan/
Chapter Event Information
Our events are 90-minutes. Please join us for our next event! Events (unless indicated) are also available to attend virtually. However, we invite you to attend in person if possible. Virtual events information will be provided with each event invitation.
Anyone interested in hosting an event or speaking at an upcoming event, please contact our Programs Director.
Note: Additional information for regular event locations can be found on the Events page.
President's Address - October
As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to enjoy the spooky fun, but for us in business continuity, the real frights come from managing regulatory scrutiny, limited resources, and striving for program maturity.
The Ghost of Regulatory Scrutiny - Regulatory requirements are constantly evolving, often feeling like they appear out of thin air. To stay ahead, conduct regular audits and gap assessments. Leverage automated tools for monitoring and reporting to lighten the load. Staying engaged with industry groups can also provide insights into future changes.
Limited Resources: A Haunted House - Many organizations must build resilience with shrinking budgets and lean teams. The key is prioritization—focus on protecting high-risk areas first. Use automation and cloud-based solutions to maximize efficiency. Present a clear business case to leadership, outlining how investment in continuity will ultimately save costs.
Achieving Program Maturity, the Long Road - Reaching program maturity can feel like an uphill battle. Start by fostering a culture of resilience through regular enterprise training and awareness. Track progress with metrics tied to business goals, and engage all departments in the process to build company-wide involvement.
This Halloween, tackle these challenges head-on with smart strategies and collaboration. Turning these “fears” into opportunities will make organizations stronger and more resilient.
Wishing you all a spooky (but resilient) October!
Joel Navarro, CBCP, MBCI
President, North Texas Chapter
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