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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July 2004
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May/June 2004
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April 2004
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Vol. 1 Issue 19
March 2004
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Vol. 1 Issue 18
February 2004
February 2, 2004
Vol. 1 Issue 17
January 2004
January 6, 2004
Vol. 1 Issue 16
December 2003
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For Immediate Release                              Contact:    Judy Webster
September 9, 2004                                            Director of Development
                                                                        972-727-9131
 
 
Allen, TX – Come walk the red carpet dressed as your favorite star (optional, of course) at ACO’s annual fall fundraising gala set for October 23rd at Southfork Ranch from 6:30 – Midnight.  This year’s theme, “ACO Goes Hollywood” will have you star-gazing as you dine; dancing to the sounds of Dave Tanner & Band, and bidding on live auction items as Auctioneer Phil Parsons (celebrity impersonator) entertains you.  Outbid your favorite star on a variety of fabulous silent auction items as well.  Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Scott Garner, Radio Broadcaster for the Frisco RoughRiders.  Sponsors to date include Experian; Sage Telecom, Inc.; and Presbyterian Hospital of Allen.
 
A Caribbean Cruise for 2 on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines aboard the ship Splendour of the Seas sailing out of Galveston will be raffled.  You need not be present to win!  Raffle tickets can be purchased at the ACO office located at 301 W. Boyd, Ste. A – across the street from the Allen Post Office.  Raffle tickets are $20 each and ONLY 200 will be sold
 
Sponsorships are now available ($5,000; $2,500; $1,000) – call Judy Webster at 972-727-9131.
 
Tickets for this event are $55 per person with OPEN SEATING; reserved tables for 8 are $600.  Tickets can be purchased on the ACO secure website at www.acocares.org
 
Proceeds benefit the programs of Allen Community Outreach to assist local families in crisis.

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