Our vision: To be the indispensable resource for Allen and Collin County businesses.
Our mission: To support our members through programs that promote business development and encourage economic growth, educational excellence and legislative advocacy.
The Chamber would like to thank the following member(s) for their generosity in sponsoring an event or by donating items or services: Bennigan's - Tuesday Morning Live Sponsor, 6 Day Dental - Business Wrap Up Sponsor; Capital One Bank - W.I.S.E. Luncheon; Wells Fargo Bank - Nothing but Networking Luncheon; On the Border - Chairman's Coffee; and Gary Fink of Fink Computer Services - Chamber office computer repairs.
Visit the Chamber's website www.allenchamber.com to view the latest member buy member participating membership listing.
Executive Committee
Jim Waldbauer
Chair
BW2 Engineers
Chuck Hoey
Chair-Elect
Rapier, Wilson & Wendland PC
Maxine Sweet
Immediate Past Chair
Experian
Worley Stein
Treasurer
American National Bank
Gene Rife
At Large
Stacy Furniture
Steve Rodgers
At Large
Emerson Partners, Inc.
Sharon Mayer
President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Barbara Granados
Lattes on Location
Lisa Johnson
State Farm Insurance
Shirley Mangrum
Ebby Halliday
Frank O'Reilly
Sanmina-SCI
Tony Pritchard
Merrill Lynch
Ann Puddister
Jack Henry & Associates
Bob Rothe
Fortune Financial Services
Carol Sandoval
Comerica Bank
Patricia Watson, CPA
Ex-Officio Members
Lynn Ellis
Small Business Development Center
Dr. Ken Helvey
Allen Independent School District
Joe Jaynes
Collin County Commissioner
Dr. Toni Jenkins
Collin County Community College
T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law
Peter Vargas
City of Allen
Robert Winningham
Allen Economic Development Corporation
Staff
Anne D'Alessandro
Membership Sales Associate
Carol Rodgers
Vice President, Operations
The Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank the following major investors
Platinum Investors
The Allen American
Atmos Energy
Comerica Bank - McDermott
Comerica Bank - Stacy Road
Emerson Partners
Experian
HIT Entetainment
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
RCL Enterprises
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
Gold Investors
Atlas Copco
Carter & Burgess
Harvey & Tully, P.C.
Hidden Creek Apartments
Regions Bank
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sanmina SCI
Strasburger & Price, LLP
TXU Electric Delivery
UT Dallas School of Management
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Ambassador of the Month
Thank you for Representing the Chamber
DECEMBER AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
BARNEY SCHWARTZ
BKS Insurance Agency, LLC
2nd Place
Knute Bailey
Costco Wholesale
3rd Place (Tie)
Jamey Carroll
The Wet Vet Bottled Water Company, LLC
Peter Young
Union Central-Dallas Agency
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Tuesday Morning Live!
As the breakfast sponsor, you get 5 minutes on the program to make your presentation to a captive audience of business professionals. Call 972-727-5585!
February 6, 2006
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
at Bennigan's
Today's Sponsor
Nikki Regan
with
Wells Fargo
for information about
Wells Fargo
please contact Nikki at
972 359-2310 or nikki.regan@wellsfargo.com
For information about our last TML Sponsor,
Longaberger
please contact Anne at
972 727-5229 or basketcasefxdl@yahoo.com
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Ribbon Cuttings
All Chamber members and guests are invited to welcome these new members. Please try to attend and let them know about your business.
Schedule Your Ribbon Cutting
by contacting
Anne at 972 727-5585
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Business Wrap-Up
Thursday, February 1
Our next Business Wrap-Up, the Chamber's monthly business after hours event, will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2007 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Capital One, located at 1811 E. Bethany Drive. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony for this new member.
Socializing with a business goal...to increase your exposure to other chamber members and to increase your awareness of our chamber member's products and services.
Food, fun, door prizes and networking in a relaxed atmosphere!
Reservations are not required and there is no charge to attend.
If you would like to host a Business Wrap Up, please contact us at 972-727-5585 or email anne@allenchamber.com.
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Posted Events - The Arts and Non-Profit Allen Chamber Members
Send us your date, event title and contact information.
View events here.
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Celebrate Allen! Make your reservations today...
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Celebrate Allen, the Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet & Auction is a highlight of our annual program and provides us the opportunity to recognize those who have contributed so much to our community and our chamber.Celebrate Allen will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Southfork Ranch.
For sponsorship and ticket information, please contact our office or click on the Celebrate Allen graphic on our home page. You won’t want to miss it!
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SCORE Counseling at Chamber
Appointments available each Thursday afternoon!
Need help with your existing small business or thinking of starting a new one? SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) can provide you valuable business counseling, mentoring and ideas, and it's...FREE.
“SCORE TALKS Business”
Every Business Idea Needs A “Plan” (click below for additional information)
Mel Biggs, a SCORE representative, will be in the Chamber office each Thursday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. to meet with clients. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Chamber office at 972-727-5585.
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Beware this Map Scam
It has come to our attention that a gentleman named Perry who previously worked at Community Matters is approaching realtors and saying that he is representing Community Matters and selling advertising for several area chamber maps . He also says that he is in the market for a home and that if they purchase an ad he will buy a house from them. It appears that, to date, he has approached people in Southlake, Keller, Duncanville, Frisco, and Plano.
Community Matters is the Allen Chamber's official map company; however, this gentleman does not represent them any longer. If you are approached for ad sales from any company indicating they are working with the Allen Chamber please contact us either by phone (972-727-5585) or email info@allenchamber.com to determine if they are indeed one of our vendors.
It's always better to be safe than sorry!
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Market Your Business to New Residents
Do you have a product or service you would like to sell to new homeowners in Allen but not sure how to do it? Then subscribe to our new homeowners list and market your business to approximately 150-200 new residents each month. You can purchase the information in list form, on peel off labels or in an excel spreadsheet. Interested? Call Carol Rodgers at 972-727-5585 or email crodgers@allenchamber.com for more information.
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Michael Walenciak, Chair
Boyd-Viegel, PC
Knute Bailey
Costco Wholesale
Frank Brown
LPL Financial Services
Jamey Carroll
The Wet Vet Bottled Water Company
Robert Dupuis
Allstate Insurance
Debra Felske
Remedies Wellness Spa
Roxanne Hopewell
Century 21 Family Real Estate
John Jima
Applied Operations Security & Investigation Services
Del Kleppe
Delbert H. Kleppe,CPA
Ed Mace
A-Real Cleaning
Greg Patterson
KHYI/KXEZ
Tony Pritchard
Merrill Lynch
Mike Raines
On the Border
Christine Robnett
Dallas Morning News
Robert Rogers
Rogers Signs
Barney Schwartz
BKS Insurance Agency, LLC
William Serafini
CBTx Commercial Bank of Texas
Carlos Tapia
CapitalOne Bank
Peter Young
Union Central-Dallas Agency
Josie Zendejas
Allenbiz.com
Looking for a great way to get exposure for your business? How about sponsoring a
As the breakfast sponsor, you get 5 minutes on the program to make your presentation to a captive audience of business professionals. You also get the opportunity to help facilitate the program! Great exposure for you and lots of face time. In return, we ask that you bring breakfast for approximately 50 individuals along with plates and any utensils needed. Breakfast can be as simple or as complicated as you like! Coffee & water are provided. Interested? Contact Carol Rodgers at 972-727-5585 or email crodgers@allenchamber.com.
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