COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - For the first time since taking office, Texas A&M University President Susan Ballabina addressed Bryan-College Station business leaders at the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce banquet Monday night.

Addressing more than 600 people, Ballabina announced plans to create an Office for Industry Engagement.

She said the office will give local businesses a direct starting point for working with Texas A&M. That could include partnerships involving research, community outreach and events on campus."We will be setting up an office for industry engagement," Ballabina said.