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 members for their generosity in sponsoring an event or by donating items or services: Mimi's Cafe - Tuesday Morning Live Sponsor; and Coffee Dreams - SOHO Cafe.
Click here to view the latest Member Buy Member participant list.
Executive Committee
Sheila McKinney, Chair
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
Patti McKee, Chair-Elect
Community Credit Union
Bob Rothe, Immediate Past-Chair
Fortune Financial Services
Maxine Sweet, Treasurer
Experian
Sonia Malone, At-Large
Allen Premium Outlets
Worley Stein, At-Large
American National Bank
Sharon Mayer, President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Bruce Heller
JaRyCo Development
Al Holmes
Optymize
Christi Jefferson
Christi Taylor Jefferson, CPA
Dr. Toni Jenkins
Collin County Community College
Rudy Mann
Sunbelt Telecommunications
James Montgomery
Hilton Garden Inn
Dr. Jenny Preston
Allen Independent School District
Charisse Reaume
Allen Economic Development Corporation
Chris Ryan
Xtera Communications
T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law
Andy Stewart
Compliments, LLC
Peter Vargas
City of Allen
Jim Waldbauer
BW2 Engineers
Staff
Pam Fechter
Membership
Carol Rodgers
Operations
The Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank the following major investors
Platinum Investors
Experian
HIT Entetainment
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
RCL Enterprises
Strasburger & Price, LLP
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.
Gold Investors
Carter & Burgess
Community Credit Union
Frullati Cafe and Bakery
FSI International
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
Oncor Group
Regions Bank
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sam's Club #4743 Plano/East
Sanmina SCI
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
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Leadership Allen Happenings
by Brian Bristow, Class Secretary
Leadership Allen Class XV got an early start on Friday, December 19th chugging coffee at 7:30a.m., chasing away red-eyes and getting psyched up for a full day of learning about local government. Before the day was through, the Class had seen government in action on both the municipal and county levels.
Extending last month’s focus on leadership development, Mike Mirau, President of Personnelity Performance Solutions, Inc. led the group through a session on time management. He encouraged the group to assess their own current strategies for managing time, both at home and at work, and consider ways to improve their skills in this all important area.
At precisely 9:00 a.m. the Class, led by Sally Leeper of the Allen Planning Department squeezed into the Collin County Commissioner’s Court room to witness firsthand a session led by County Judge Ron Harris and his four commissioners. The day’s agenda included presentations from a private-sector energy consultant whose firm is preparing an update of the County’s Energy Conservation Management Program, and the Director of County Public Works reviewed the activities of his department over the past year.
From the Commissioner’s Court, the Class proceeded to the District Attorney’s office to visit with Assistant District Attorney Greg Davis. Mr. Davis explained the role of the DA’s office in trying both misdemeanor and felony cases and how county grand juries are selected and who can serve on them.
Lunch was had at Two Row’s restaurant, where David Hoover, Planning Director for Allen introduced the Class to Allen Mayor Steve Terrell and Allen City Manager Peter Vargas. Both City officials answered questions from the Class and gave an overview of current happenings on the City horizon.
Back at City Hall, the Class finished the day gaining further insights into various City departments. Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation, Barbara Beuhler, Library Director and Richard Troung, GIS Administrator each talked about their own administrative realms. One of the most current presentations was that of the new Public Library, in which a “tour” of the new building floorplan was given.
Next month: Class XV strikes it rich with Economic Development!
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Leadership Allen Class XV
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