ACP Chapter of the Year 2024

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.  

** Congratulations to the New Member Drive Raffle Winner - Chip Orton **  

Eligibility:  All current members eligible to participate and were automatically entered into raffle

Raffle Prize: a $50 gift card

Our Chapter President, Joel Navarro featured in the Employee Safety Podcast

          Podcast link  - A Collaborative Approach to Better Business Continuity

Member Call to Action - Join the Holiday Committee

Help plan the biggest event of the year!  Click the link below to join the Holiday Committee.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAFAC22A6FCC70-2023#/

Upcoming Chapter Event 

September 7-10, 2025 - In place of our meeting, we will be networking at the DRJ Fall 2025 Conference)

Information: Many chapter members will be attending the local conference

Location: Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX

Address:  1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

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

Hello ACP Members,

Preparedness with Purpose

September is National Preparedness Month, and for those of us in business continuity, emergency management, crisis response, and disaster recovery, it’s our annual opportunity to elevate awareness, drive engagement, and champion the mission of resilience.

This year’s Ready.gov theme, “Take Control in 1, 2, 3,” focuses on empowering individuals and organizations to take practical steps to prepare before a crisis hits. Whether it’s encouraging employees to build emergency kits, reviewing their roles in the business continuity plan, or running a quick tabletop exercise—every action builds confidence and capability. Take advantage of the excellent Ready.gov toolkits to launch awareness campaigns, share preparedness tips, or create department-specific preparedness goals. Even a single conversation can spark a culture shift.

With the Labor Day holiday this month, we should pause and acknowledge the incredible work that continuity professionals do. Our efforts often happen behind the scenes—but our impact is front and center when it matters most. Our ability to anticipate, coordinate, and lead under pressure keeps organizations running and people safe. Recognition for a job well done is deserved. Take this moment to reach out to mentors, leaders and colleagues with a quick message of gratitude.

Preparedness Month isn’t just a calendar event—it’s a call to action. Let’s use this time to reinvest in our programs, celebrate our people, and strengthen our shared resilience.

Wishing you a strong and purposeful September,

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