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.
Oncor Group
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sam's Club #4743 Plano/East
Sanmina SCI
Suncreek Family Dentistry
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
Washington Mutual Bank
Xtera Communications, Inc.
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Chairman's Message
by Bob Rothe, Chairman
One of the things the Chamber Board has placed a strong emphasis on this year is listening closely to our members. We have begun several initiatives where we seek out input from member businesses. We listen carefully to their problems, their suggestions and their recommendations. At the same time, we are continuously evaluating of our projects and programs to see how well they measure up to the input we are receiving from our members.
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Last Chance for Golfers
16th Annual Golf Classic
Hurry! Time is running out to register for the Chamber's 16th Annual Golf Classic scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2003 at Twin Creeks Golf Club. Morning and Afternoon flights are available, but space is limited. Please consider sponsoring a hole or a team as proceeds from the tournament benefit the Chamber's programs and services. If you are interested in playing, please send your players' names and handicaps to fax 972-727-9000 or smayer@allenchamber.com before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2003.
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The Tipping Point
Make Yourself Matter
www.Concepts3Inc.com
With multiple choices available for almost every category of product and service, what is the tipping point in making customers choose you? Find out how by attending this outstanding presentation by Carl Youngberg. The seminar will be held on Friday, June 13, 2003 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn and is co-sponsored by the Allen, Frisco and McKinney Chambers of Commerce.
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June Business After Hours
Join us for the June Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2003 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. hosted by Dave and Busters, at the Stonebriar Center located at 2601 Preston Road, Suite 1200. Chamber Members and guests are invited to attend. Remember to bring lots of your business cards!
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Profile of Leadership - Jenny Preston
Allen Independent School District
Each month we have asked different members of the Board of Directors to share their views on business and the community. Jenny Preston recently shared her thoughts. |
June Membership Luncheon
June 17, 2003
Join us for the June Membership Luncheon featuring Carrie Brazeal of the Texas Cooperative Extension. She will introduce two programs. Walk across Texas is designed for teams of 8 to walk, jog or do other forms of physical activity for 8 weeks. The goal is to get folks off the couch and into some type of physical activity to improve their overall health. FRED is a program that explains the importance of fathers taking an active part in the reading and nurturing of children. Research shows that children learn in different ways when dads read to them as compared to moms. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 11:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Call 972-727-5585 to make reservations or for more information.
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Allen USA Spectacular
Allen's 50th Birthday
The Allen Parks and Recreation and the Allen Chamber of Commerce are hosting the VIP Party Zone on Saturday, June 28, 2003 as part of the Allen USA Spectacular. You can sponsor a table in the VIP area and be treated to a BBQ meal and have a great view of the stage. What a great way to treat your family employees or clients!
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W.I.S.E. Program Begins
Women In Support of Enterprise
WOMEN - Mark your calendars for the first W.I.S.E. (Women In Support of Enterprise) workshop scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2003. Debra Arvin will present information on Adaptive Communication Styles. More information will be available in the coming weeks.
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Chamber Offers Health & Dental Benefits for Members
New Chamber Benefits Program
The Chamber now offers a new insurance plan for members with two or more employees. Insurance representatives will be available at the Chamber office on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons to answer your questions. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss the new program, please contact the Chamber office at 972-727-5585.
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Membership Directory Ad Sales Underway
2004 Business Referral Guide
Ad sales for the 2004 Allen Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Business Referral Guide are presently underway. The Chamber has contracted with CommunityLink for the publication of the directory. You may receive a visit or phone call from their salesman Mike Rafert. If you want to place an ad or would like more information, please contact the Chamber office at 972-727-5585.
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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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The County Line
by Co. Commissioner Joe Jaynes
County Commissioner Joe Jaynes gives a brief update on developments in Allen and the surrounding Collin County cities.
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Technology In Education Summit
Tech Prep has long promoted academic excellence while preparing students with a career focus. Familiarity with and use of technology is a key factor in developing our future workforce. That requires educators to be aware of the needs of the workplace, and to know how to assist their students in learning the technologies that continue to emerge and evolve at such a rapid pace.
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New Members
The Chamber would like to welcome the new businesses how joined the Chamber during the month of May. Please print the list and insert into your Chamber directory for future reference.
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Summer Activities
Allen Parks and Recreation Dept.
www.allenparks.org
The City of Allen Parks and Recreation Department starts the summer off with the Wild Water Rodeo on Saturday, June 14, 2003. Golf and tennis classes are also offered at discount rates.
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May 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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Retail and Service Members
Chamber members were recognized during the month of April for their contribution to the Chamber and the Allen community. |
Web Site Statistics
www.allenchamber.com received 3,127 visits during the month of May. The top visited member sites were as follows:
Terrell's Dry Cleaning
Velocity Sports Performance
In Touch Therapy and Day Spa
Platinum Fitness
Allen Properties Online
Rainforest Creations, Inc.
A.H.D. Publishing
Live Oak Lawn and Landscape
Allen Premium Outlets
The Bracane Company
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Try Parking It
Ozone Season begins May 1, 2003
In an effort to try clean alternative modes of transportation, "TRY PARKING IT" and do your share for cleaner air. This ozone season, step away from the car, and try walking, biking, carpooling, telecommuting, or mass transit.
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Keep Allen Beautiful's Second Annual Corporate Challenge
Get your company team together and help clean up Allen. You may win a lunch or dinner for two at an Allen restaurant. Call Donna Kliewer at 972-727-0179 before June 5 to pre-register and pick an area.
Race for the Cure
On Saturday, June 7, 2003, over 10,000 people will celebrate a winning battle against breast cancer. Men, women and children of all ages and athletic abilities will take part in the Collin County Regional Affiliate's Thirteenth Komen Plano Race for the Cure. The race is an opportunity for thousands of men and women, running or walking, to join in the fight against breast cancer in their communities. If you have questions or would like additional information, call 972-712-1990 or www.komenplano.org.
Heard Museum
An escape from the city life. Our 289-acre site enchants visitors of all ages with hiking trails, natural science exhibiits, education programs, live animals, a Native Plant Garden, the Heard Nature Store, and more! Open daily. One Nature Place, McKinney, TX (972) 562-5566
Ratsnakes to Rattlers - A Live Texas Exhibit from May 24, 2003 to September 21, 2003.
Friedman's Jewelers Moving to New Location
Friedman's Jewelers will be moving to their new location in the Allen Central Market Center (next to Target). The grand opening/ribbon cutting will be on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. Store hours for that day will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The first 100 customers will receive a free gift of jewelry.
C.I.T.Y., Inc. - My Friend's House
Collin County has more than three hundred vulnerable children in foster care and tragically only has sixty foster families in the entire county. As a result, children are sent outside of Collin County in search of an emergency home. Donations are needed for building My Friend's House, a safe haven for children ages newborn to nine to live who have been removed from their homes due to abandonment, neglect and physical, emotional or sexual abuse. For more information, contact 972-423-7217.
Special Thanks to our Sustaining Members
1 Year
Bee Line
2 Years
Fashion Glass and Mirror
First Assets
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
Northcutt Law Office
RCL Enterprises
3 Years
Chateaux of Allen
Children's Lighthouse
Mail Boxes Etc. #3739
Okmetic, Inc.
RE/MAX Town & Country - Anna Bozman
State Farm Insurance - Lisa Pratt Johnson
4 Years
Bec 'n' Cal, Your Personal Service Bureau
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
SPCA of Texas
5 Years
Allen Family Clinic
Allen Primary Care, P.A.
6 Years
Congressman Sam Johnson
David C. Baldwin
Keller Williams Realty
Monroe Roofing
Willis Electric
7 Years
Allen Executive Suites
Debbie Stout
Reunion Title
10+ Years
Bank One
Puckett's Nursery
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; Jupiter Office Park - SOHO Cafe; JaRyCo - Business After Hours; and Fast Find - luncheon sponsor.
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