February 1, 2003 February 2003   VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5  
The mission of the Allen Chamber is to support our members through programs that promote business development and encourage economic growth, educational excellence and legislative advocacy.
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CONTENTS
Celebrate Allen - Outstanding!
Community Leaders Recognized
Business for Breakfast
Chairman's Message
Nothing But Networking
Where Will You Be in 2003?
Sponsorship Opportunities
Collin County Day in Austin
Calendar of Events
Retail and Service Awards
Welcome New Members
America Needs Business Numbers
January Chamber Events
Web Site Statistics
Chamber Leadership
Executive Committee

Bob Rothe, Chair
Fortune Financial Services 

Sheila McKinney, Chair-Elect
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen

Izzie Waller, Past Chair
RCL Enterprises

Patti McKee, Treasurer
Community Credit Union

Griff Moore
Atrium Financial Services

Maxine Sweet
Experian

Sharon Mayer, President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Barry Fritzer
Photronics

Dr. Toni Jenkins
Collin County Community College

Kathy Litinas
An Ideal Arrangement

Sonia Malone
Allen Premium Outlets

Rudy Mann
Sunbelt Telecommunications

Danny McLarty
MBA Architects, Inc.

Jenny Preston
Allen Independent School District

Charisse Reaume
Allen Economic Development Corporation

Chris Ryan
Xtera Communications

T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law

Worley Stein
American National Bank

Peter Vargas
City of Allen

Jim Waldbauer
BW2 Engineers

Staff

Pam Fechter
Membership

Carol Rodgers
Operations

Member Buy Member
Use following link to view the latest Member Buy Member participant list:
www.allenchamber.com

MAJOR INVESTORS
The Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank the following major investors


Platinum Investors

Experian
HIT Entetainment
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
RCL Enterprises
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.

Gold Investors

Carter & Burgess
Crest Place Apartments
Frullati Cafe and Bakery
FSI International
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
Metro-Optix, Inc.
Micron Techology
Mykrolis Corporation
Oncor Group
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sam's Club #4743 Plano/East
Suncreek Family Dentistry
Trammell Crow Company
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
Washington Mutual Bank
Xtera Communications, Inc.
Where Will You Be in 2003?


 
Committee/Special Projects Service Opportunities  

Please indicate your interest in serving on any o f the following committees or special events task forces:
 
STANDING COMMITTEES  
       AIBC – Allen International Business Coalition: Comprised of leadership of Allen’s largest companies, this committee was established to provide a regular forum for systematically identifying and addressing business challenges, problems and opportunities of the larger business community and to periodically met with representatives of regulatory agencies of the City of Allen for the purpose of building relationships and developing mutual understanding.  Subcommittees of this group include the Human Resource Managers, Facility Managers and Emergency Preparedness Network.
 
      M.A.R.T. – Membership Acquisition & Retention Team: New for ’03!  Team members will concentrate on membership recruitment and retention activities with emphasis on determining what services the prospective and current membership considers value-added.
 
       Ambassador Club: Official hosts for the Allen Chamber of Commerce; members participate in all ribbon cuttings, ground breaking and grand –opening ceremonies. 
 
       Governmental Affairs: Works to establish and maintain contact with governing bodies and to provide the membership with information on issues affecting the business community. Hosts annual Candidate’s Forum.
 
       Small Business Committee & Task Force:  Encourage, educate and assist small and independent businesses, helping them through all available channels to expand and reach their full economic potential.
 
SPECIAL EVENT TASK FORCES  
Don’t have time to commit to a committee service? Sign up for a task force!
 
       Business EXPO 2003
       Annual Awards Banquet, Silent Auction
       Home for the Holidays
       Annual Golf Tournament
       World’s Wackiest Waiter Dinner
       Operation Thank You!
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or mail to

210 W. McDermott, Allen, TX  75013
 
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