TI Foundation helps enrich cultural life with $500,000 grant to the Eisemann Center
From left to right, Charles W. “Chuck” Eisemann, chair of the Eisemann Center’s major gifts committee; Richardson Mayor Steve Mitchell; Phil Ritter, TI senior vice president and TI Foundation board member; Richardson city councilman and former mayor Gary Slagel; and Richardson City Manager Bill Kefler at the TI Foundation Community Fountain. |
The TI Foundation recently donated $500,000 to the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations to help fund the center's much-needed Phase II capital projects.
The donation will boost performance capabilities and enhance patron amenities, further establishing the Eisemann Center as one of the leading performing arts and corporate meeting facilities serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
"The Eisemann Center is an impressive facility that enriches cultural life in this community, so we are proud to be a part of this investment," said Phil Ritter, TI senior vice president and TI Foundation board member. "We believe communities are one of our greatest resources, and the TI Foundation supports a range of civic, educational and cultural movements – all with the specific purpose of enhancing the quality of community life."
Charles W. "Chuck" Eisemann, chair of the Major Gifts committee, said, "We
thank the Texas Instruments Foundation for its generous
gift to the Center. TI is known as a great corporate
citizen and this is just one more example
of the company giving back to the communities in which
their employees live and work. This gift will enable
the center to move to the next the
level of excellence."
Funding Phase II
Consistent with TI's focus on technology, the TI Foundation's grant will help fund the Eisemann Center's future arts and technology needs. The city's capital plans include a custom designed orchestra shell for the theater, additional interior and exterior signage, sound and lighting system upgrades, audiovisual equipment enhancements, and facility system upgrades to enhance patron comfort.
In recognition of its $500,000 commitment, the TI Foundation also received the naming rights for the fountain located just outside the doors to the center. The Texas Instruments Foundation Community Fountain delights visitors while providing a technologically advanced, dramatic and inspiring setting for those entering the Eisemann Center. The spectacular centerpiece has been featured during festivals with special orchestrated shows and has been enjoyed by thousands of children during warm months.
TI and City of Richardson a good fit
"Having been relocated to Richardson by TI, I enjoyed 17 years at TI, and worked as mayor to bring both TI wafer fabs to this city. I am extremely proud of and thankful for this gift from the Texas Instruments Foundation," said Richardson City Councilman and former Mayor Gary Slagel. "TI continues to have a major impact on the character and history of Richardson."
"The City of Richardson wishes to thank the board of the TI Foundation for demonstrating their support of the city and the Eisemann Center with this generous gift. We applaud their commitment to quality of life and look forward to seeing their employees enjoying all that the Eisemann Center has to offer families in North Texas," said Mayor Steve Mitchell.
Since opening its doors in September 2002, the Eisemann Center has served nearly 1 million patrons and hosted more than 2,300 artistic and corporate events, while as many as 200 volunteers have contributed more than 43,000 hours.
The economic development impact of the Eisemann Center is estimated at more than $24 million over the past five years, with more than $64 million expected over the next 10 years.
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