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.
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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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Chairman's Message
by Sheila McKinney, Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
The end of every year is a time for reflection and an opportunity to turn the page…to begin anew. The business community and the Allen Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a successful 2003. Some examples include the following:
- 88% of the Chamber members renewed their membership
- Business women embraced a new networking group called WISE (Women In Support of Enterprise)
- Members and employees of other local businesses enjoyed the new Lunchbox Learning Series and
- The Business Expo received rave reviews due to the changes in format and an increase in attendance at our Collin County Business After Hours.
I am enthusiastic about serving as the Chairman of the Chamber Board in 2004. Having been a part of the Allen business community for the past three years as President of Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, I have first hand knowledge of the significance of the Chamber, and I am especially grateful for the warmth and acceptance of our hospital in this community. One of the more critical objectives at the Chamber in 2004 is the completion of the strategic plan. As a result of the work done thus far, we have a vision that will help guide what we are and what we do. Simply stated, our vision is to be the indispensable resource for Allen and Collin County businesses. The Chamber Board believes our vision is powerful, and as you can see, it is all about helping you, our members. Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2004. Sheila McKinney Chairman of the Board
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