September 21, 2004 September/October   VOLUME 1 ISSUE 23  
OUR VISION & MISSION
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.
A SPECIAL THANKS

The Chamber would like to thank the following members for their generosity in sponsoring an event or by donating items or services: Bennigan's - Tuesday Morning Live Sponsor  and Washington Mutual - Business After Hours sponsor.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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

Griff Moore
Atrium Financial

Frank O'Reilly
Sanmina-SCI

Dr. Jenny Preston
Allen Independent School District

Charisse Reaume
Allen Economic Development Corporation

T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law

Andy Stewart
Compliments, LLC 

Peter Vargas
City of Allen

Jim Waldbauer
BW2 Engineers

Staff

Julie Hynes
Administrative Assistant

Brandi Loper
Membership

Carol Rodgers
Operations

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


Platinum Investors

Comerica Bank
Experian
HIT Entetainment
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
RCL Enterprises
Strasburger & Price, LLP
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.

Gold Investors

The Belmont Restaurant
Carter & Burgess
Regions Bank
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sanmina SCI
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
TXU Electric Delivery
CONTENTS
Chairman's Message
Need to Increase Your Contacts?
Eggs & Issues
Business Builders
Business After Hours
W.I.S.E. Luncheon
Need to Register for Upcoming Events?
World's Wackiest Waiter
Business II Business Expo
Ambassadors Recognized
Your Membership At Work
New Members
Membership Happenings
Member Anniversaries
Chamber Welcomes New Businesses
SCORE Counseling at Chamber
Inside Collin County Business Offers Special Rates
Capitol Steps
The County Line
Calendar of Events
Texas Recycles Day
ACO News
Heard Museum Announces New Director
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May/June 2004
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April 2004
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March 2004
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February 2004
February 2, 2004
Vol. 1 Issue 17
January 2004
January 6, 2004
Vol. 1 Issue 16
December 2003
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Membership Happenings

 
Chamber members Lee Forsythe, Debbie Panos of Arbonne International and Jesse Patlan of Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches are among those who attended the Chamber’s New Member Orientation.
 
The Allen Economic Development Corporation recently hosted their annual Millennium Awards Luncheon on September 14, 2004 at the Hilton Garden Inn.  The Allen Chamber of Commerce and Inside Collin County Business co-sponsored the event. 
 
This year’s award winners reflect the vision, courage, persistence, and ultimately the success, of businesses and an individual who have played an integral role in shaping Allen to become the special community it is today.  These people and companies have made significant contributions to economic development in Allen.  The 2004 Millennium Award Winners included:
 

 
Bruce Heller, president of JaRyCo Development, was presented the Individual Award.



 
Frank O’Reilly, Vice President of Operations for Sanmina-SCI, was presented with the National Corporate Manufacturing Award.


 

 
James Montgomery, Regional Director of Operations for Gateway Hospitality Group and General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, accepts the Retail/Service Award on behalf of the Hilton Garden Inn.



 
Steve Meier, President of SMA Architects, was presented with the Independent Business award.

 
Congratulations to the 2004 Millennium Award Winners!!!

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