To support our members through programs that promote business development and encourage economic growth, educational excellence and legislative advocacy.
Use following link to view the latest Member Buy Member participant list:
www.allenchamber.com
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
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
Andy Stewart
Compliments
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
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.
Gold Investors
Carter & Burgess
Community Credit Union
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.
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Chairman's Message
Chairman's Coffees for Sustaining Members
by Bob Rothe, Chairman
One of the commitments that the Chamber board and staff made
this year was to be better listeners.
We committed to paying more attention to our members, asking for their
input and getting to know them better. In that spirit, we will begin hosting Chairman’s
Coffees on the last Friday of each month.
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Candidates Forum
Wednesday, April 16th
The Allen Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Allen Rotary Clubs, will once again present a Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Candidates for City Council include Richard Buchanan, Place 3; Mark Pacheco, Place 3; John Kelley, Place 3; Incumbent Debbie Stout - unopposed, Place 1; and Incumbent Kenneth Fulk - unopposed, Place 5. The Allen ISD school board candidates are incumbents Pamela Smith, Kevin Kerr and Victoria Sublette - all unopposed. |
Chamber Announces Health & Dental Benefits for Members
New Chamber Benefits Program
After months of research, your Allen Chamber will be rolling out a variety of new benefits for members over the next few months. The first plans will be group major medical insurance for members with 2 or more employees and individual and group dental insurance.
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Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Let's Talk DART
Mark your calendar to attend the next Eggs & Issues Breakfast on Friday, April 25, 2003 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Robert Pope, Chairman, DART Board of Directors will present information on Allen's potential involvement in regional transit. |
Profile of Leadership - Patti McKee
Community Credit Union
Each month we have asked different members of the Board of Directors to share their views on business and the community. Patti McKee recently shared her thoughts. |
Time to Tee Up
16th Annual Golf Classic
It's that time of year again for the Chamber's 16th Annual Golf Classic scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2003 at Twin Creeks Golf Club. Players may register as individuals or as a team and can choose between morning or afternoon flights. Please consider sponsoring a hole or a team as proceeds from the tournament benefit the Chamber's programs and services. |
The Moving Wall Comes to Allen
Vietnam Memorial
http://www.tmw-allen.org
The Moving Wall of Allen, Inc. is bringing The Moving Wall to Bethany Lakes Park in Allen, May 24 through May 30, 2003. The Moving Wall of Allen, Inc. provides the opportunity for the community to pay their respects to the memory of those who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. |
New Members
The Chamber would like to thank the new members who joined during the month of March. We encourage you to print this list and insert it into the directory for future reference. |
April Business After Hours
Join us for the April Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2003 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Comet Cleaners, located at 1608 B-4 E. Main Street (Main and Malone, next to 7-11). Chamber Members and guests are invited to attend. Please come to support one of the Chamber's newest businesses and remember to bring lots of business cards!
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Shopping Locally Benefits Many
by Jennifer Grimm, Allen EDC
It does matter
where you spend your money. New retail, restaurants and service businesses have
been drawn to Allen as the city has grown in population and daytime
employment. Patronizing these
businesses brings valuable sales tax revenue, helps to retain jobs and allows
ongoing support of superior community services.
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Retail and Service Awards
Chamber members were recognized during the month of March for their contribution to the Chamber and the Allen community. |
Allen ISD Job Fair
"Catch The Spirit" of Allen ISD
The Allen Independent School District invites you to attend the 2003 Job Fair. Staff members will be accepting applications and interviewing for elementary and secondary level teaching positions for the 2003-2004 school year. Allen ISD is also seeking applicants for paraprofessinal, food service, bus driver and other support positions for next year. No appointment is necessary. Bring your resume and "Catch the Spirit" with Allen ISD! Call 972-727-0533 for additional information.
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March Highlights
Membership Activities
The Chamber celebrated the grand opening of several new businesses with ribbon cutting ceremonies. In addition, the month's chamber events are highlighted.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Projects Meet Air Quality Standards
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and amendments to the FY 2002-04 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) meet air quality conformity standards. The January 27th determination allows an array of federal, state and local transportation projects and several air quality outreach initiatives to proceed, resulting in the implementation of millions of dollars of needed money to help clean up the Dallas-Fort Worth air. For more information, call 817-608-2358.
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Early Voting Schedule
Early voting will begin on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 and run through Tuesday, April 29, 2003. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at City Hall in Allen. Extended voting hours will be held on Thursday, April 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are unable to cast an early vote, the polls are open on Election Day on May 3, 2003 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Remember, Your Vote Counts!
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Web Site Statistics
www.allenchamber.com received 3,787 visits during the month of March. The top ten visited member sites were as follows:
Platinum Fitness
ChiroSpa Chiropractic
Allen Premium Outlets
That Elegant Touch
Terrell's Dry Cleaning
InTouch Therapy and Day Spa
Lansbrook at Twin Creeks
The Printed Image
Crest Place Apartments
Kwik Kar Lube & Tune on McDermott
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Calendar of Events
www.allenchamber.com/calendardb.asp
Click on the above link to access the calendar of events.
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Show Your Patriotism
Participate in the Collin County nonpartisan show of patriotism on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. outside City Hall in Allen. The guest host will be Congressman Sam Johnson. This rally is a chance to show support for our military. Bring your flags to wave and handmade signs supporting the troops.
Heard Museum
Are you looking for heat-resistant plants that will grow and flourish in your garden through the summer months in Texas? Want to know what you need to plant to attract birds and butterflies and have a low maintenance landscape? Then come to the 14th Annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 12, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Admission is free.
Nite Hike on Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. $5 Members and $7 Non-Members, open to ages 6 and up. Pre-registration and payment are required. For information about these and other events, please call 972-562-5566 or visit their website at www.heardmuseum.org.
2003 Mulligan Club Classic
The Allen High School Golf Team Booster Club will hold its annual fundraising golf tournament at Twin Creeks Golf Club on Saturday, April 12, 2003. Proceeds benefit the Allen High School Golf Team and the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center. For more information call 214-547-0797.
SpringFest 5K and 1 Mile FunRun
The 10th Annual SpringFest 5K and 1-Mile FunRun and Walk, benefiting Meals-On-Wheels & More and the Allen Community Outreach Center is set for Saturday, May 3. Get more information at www.acocares.org or by calling 972-727-9131.
Timberwolf Press and ACT Form Strategic Joint Venture
Timberwolf Press Inc., and Advanced Coordination Technologies, LLC, announced an exclusive strategic joint venture to develop, market and sell next-generation, peer-to-peer, agent based distributed games, edu-tainment products, as well as expanded commercial application of Advanced Coordination Technologies, breakthrough business process integration software. For more information, go to www.timberwolfpress.com
PurelyOnline Communications
Congratulations to PurelyOnline Communications who was featured in the March issue of Inside Collin County Business. The company was founded in 2001 and focuses on offering service in the DFW Metroplex areas currently under-served or not served by DSL or cable. A live demo is offered at the Allen Computer Center, 105 N. Greenville Avenue. PurelyOnline Communications is located at 6901 K Avenue in Plano and can be reached at 972-633-5540 or at www.purelyonline.com.
Special Thanks to our Sustaining Members
1 Year
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers
R G Urban Company
2 Years
Centex Homes
Edward Jones - Maurice White
VPN Systems
3 Years
Housewarmers of Allen
RE/MAX Town & Country - Sheila Wheless
TImberwolf Press, Inc.
4 Years
All Metals Fabricating
Southwest Academy Learning Center
5 Years
First United Methodist Church
Rogers Signs & Lighting
6 Years
Allen Lion's Club
C & P Engineering, LTD
Carter & Burgess
Community Waste Disposal
CRS-Printek
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center
JSC Realty & Investment Services
Lorraine Roulston - Mary Kay
Today's Office Staffing
7 Years
LifePath Systems
M.B.& B. Trophies & Awards
8 Years
Albertson's #4175
Atrium Financial Services
Triangle P Enterprises
9 Years
Allstate Insurance Company - Shawn Peterson
Photronics, Inc.
10+ Years
Allen Rotary Club
Goodman Family of Builders
Grand Rental Station
Legacy Bank - McDermott
North Texas Orthodontic Associates
Office Depot of Plano #138
RE/MAX Realtors - Tom Apligian
Rodenbaugh's
State Farm Insurance - Mickey Christakos
James E. Williams, DDS
Wyndsor Court Apartment Homes
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; Java & Cha - VIP Coffee; and Frulatti - SOHO Cafe.
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