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
You may not realize it, but the Allen Chamber of Commerce is
connected through several organizations beyond our local area. One of those organizations is the Texas
Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE).
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Membership Luncheon
Please join us for the August Membership Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn and will feature Fox 4 News Reporter Jeff Crilley. Reservations can be made by calling 972-727-5585.
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Business Appreciation Week
The Chamber will once again sponsor the annual Business Appreciation Week from September 15 - 19, 2003. The Allen Economic Development Corporation will host the annual Millennium Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, September 16, 2003. Reservations are $20 and can be made at 972-727-5585. The Chamber will sponsor the Business EXPO on Thursday, September 18, 2003. A Collin County Business After Hours mixer will immediately follow the EXPO.
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Millennium Awards Luncheon
The Allen Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will recognize outstanding businesses at the annual Millennium Business Awards Luncheon in September. In its fifth year, the award is the highest honor the AEDC bestows on Allen companies that promote excellence in business and contributing back into the community. An individual who has contributed time and effort to the advancement of economic development in Allen is also recognized.
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Business for Breakfast Workshop
The Small Business Task Force invites you to attend the third in a four-part series Business for Breakfast workshop on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Each session is independent and does not require prior attendance. Reservations are $20 per person and include a continental breakfast and handouts. Call 972-727-5585 to reserve a seat.
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August Business After Hours
Join us for the August Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2003 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. hosted by the The Men's Wearhouse, located at 909 North Central Expressway in Plano. Chamber members and guests are invited to attend. Remember to bring lots of your business cards!
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Here Ye, Hear Ye
The Future Is Here for Allen Chamber Members!
The Allen Chamber of Commerce and ChamberOne, Inc are teaming up to give only members of the Allen Chamber the opportunity of a lifetime! Members will soon experience more visibility in the community and the D/FW metroplex than they have every experienced before.
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New Teacher Reception
The Chamber's annual New Teacher Reception was the most successful in the three-year history of the event. Approximately 175 new teachers and administrators attended the event on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event was co-sponsored by The Dallas Morning News, WFAA - The Spirit of Texas and the Hilton Garden Inn.
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Profile of Leadership - Danny McLarty, Architect
McLarty Baker Associates, Inc.
Each month we have asked different members of the Board of Directors to share their views on business and the community. Danny McLarty recently shared her thoughts. |
New Member Profiles
The Chamber would like to welcome several new members who joined during the month of July. Please print this page and add it to your membership directory for future reference.
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Chairman's Coffee
Bob Rothe, Chairman of the Board, and Sharon Mayer, Chamber President, host a Chairman's coffee on the fourth Friday of each month to discuss the Chamber and any special needs of your business.
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W.I.S.E. Kick Off
Women In Support of Enterprise
The inaugural quarterly W.I.S.E. luncheon was held on Thursday, July 31st at the Hilton Garden Inn with over 25 business women attending. W.I.S.E. is a new program created to reach out to female members of the Chamber and to empower women to become better leaders.
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July Ribbon Cuttings
Several ribbon cuttings were held in July to welcome new members into the Chamber.
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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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Clean Air Coalition
As the Metroplex heads into the height of an ozone season already marked by near record levels of air pollution, the North Texas Clean Air Coalition (NTCAC) is challenging every driver to “Try Parking It” at least once during August and instead ride the bus or rail, carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or telecommute.
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Congratulations Accudata Technologies!!!
Chamber Member Accudata Technologies was notifed by the Metroplex Technology Business Council that they received the DFW Metroplex Fast 50 Award. They will be recognized at a gala at the Morton Meyerson Center, August 22nd. Only 50 companies in all of the North Texas area win this prestigious award. Congratulations!
Cancer Monument
The Honoree Registration forms for the Cancer Monument are now available at www.cancerwallofhope.org. Print off the form that you need, fill out and mail in along with your inscription fee. Only 60,000 people will be able to engrave an Honoree Name on this unique granite monument. Don't miss this opportunity! The Cancer Monument - "Honoring Those Who Have Fought The Battle".
Heard Museum
The "Ratsnakes to Rattlers - A Live Texas Exhibit" runs toSeptember 21, 2003. In addition, several programs and exhibits are getting underway for the fall. The musueam is open 7 days a week and is located at One Nature Place in McKinney. To obtain more information, call 972-562-5566 or visit www.heardmuseum.org
2003 America Heart Walk
The American Heart Walk is an annual 5K non-competitive walking event designed to bring public awareness to physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle, while at the same time, raise the critical dollars needed t fund the live-saivng mission of the American Heart Association. Walkers from all over Texas come out to support the fight against our nation's leading cause of death - heart disease. The walk begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2003. To register yourself or your team, call 214-748-7212 or online at www.americanheartwalk.kintera.org/dallastx.
Volunteer Center of Collin County Offers Training
"How can you make your experience as a board member effective and rewarding? Plan to attend Board Business 2003 hosted by the Volunteer Center of Collin County! Civic leaders and professional consultants will provide educational and motivational workshops aimed at making your board experience more positive and productive. Current board members, prospective board members and nonprofit agency staff will benefit from these informative sessions. Keynote speaker Bob Hopkins, founder and president of Philanthropy Magazine, will discuss challenges facing fundraisers today. Mark your calendars now! Board Business will be held Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College located at 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Board Business is an annual training event designed to build excellence in nonprofit leadership. Contact the Volunteer Center at 972-422-1050 or vccollin@volunteernorthtexas.org for more information. "
Special Thanks to our Sustaining Members
1 Year
24 Hour Fitness
Keller Williams - Jimmy Trickett
Lone Star Self Storage
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Pre-paid Legal Services - Kerry Hall
Tanning Bay
2 Years
A/C Tan
Compliments, LLC
Curves for Women
Grace Evangelical Free Church
Hilton Garden Inn
MI Group
Sam's Club
Two Rows Classic Grill
3 Years
Allen Jewelers
Chateaux of Allen
Edward Jones - Charles Wartsbaugh
RE/MAX Town & Country- Sheila Wheless
Staples
Texans Credit Union
Victoria Gardens of Allen
4 Years
HyperMotion
Kroger Store #544
5 Years
Allen Premium Outlets
Dey, L.P.
InTouch Therapy & Day Spa
The Painting Place
Red Pepper Productions
Second Century Investments
Settler's Gate Apartments
6 Years
Community Waste Disposal
7 Years
AllenBiz.com
10+ Years
Allen Automotive Repair
Allen Child Care Association
Bill's Locksmith
Bob Tomes Ford
Bonita's Hair Company
CoServ
Cottonwood Creek Apartments
Frank Brown Investment Center
Harvey Hotel - Plano
Mark Paxton Company
Print Towne, Inc.
RCS Enterprises
Professional Park
Collin County Community College District
Community Credit Union
North Central Medical Center
Southwestern Bell
Jeffery Wood, O.D.
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; and the Harvey Hotel - Business After Hours.
July 1, 2003
July 1, 2003
Vol. 1
Issue 10
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June 2003
May 29, 2003
Vol. 1
Issue 9
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May 2003
May 1, 2003
Vol. 1
Issue 8
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April 2003
April 1, 2003
Vol. 1
Issue 7
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March 2003
March 1, 2003
Vol. 1
Issue 6
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February 2003
February 1, 2003
Vol. 1
Issue 5
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January 2003
January 2, 2003
Vol. 2
Issue 1
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December 2002
December 1, 2002
Vol. 1
Issue 3
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November 2002
November 1, 2002
Vol. 1
Issue 2
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OCTOBER
September 30, 2002
Vol. 5
Issue 10
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