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
Al Holmes
Optymize
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.
Dr. 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, LLC
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
Oncor Group
Regions Bank
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sam's Club #4743 Plano/East
Sanmina SCI
Suncreek Family Dentistry
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
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Chairman's Message
by Bob Rothe, Chairman
Last year the Chamber Board passed a resolution supporting the construction of a performing and visual arts center that would be shared by Allen, McKinney, Frisco and Plano. Plano already had funds available and elections were held in the other three cities to approve issuance of bonds to support the project. The bond issues passed in Allen and Frisco but it was narrowly defeated in the McKinney election. Now the issue has been raised as to whether or not the remaining cities should revote the bond election. Did voters approve a “multi-city” project or did they approve a “four-city” project that could only proceed if all four cities participated?
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Business for Breakfast Workshop
The Small Business Task Force is pleased to present the next seminar entitled Cash Is King - Up Your Cash Flow led by Kep Kepner, CPA. The seminar will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2003 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn.
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Home for the Holidays
Another Advertising Opportunity
The Chamber will once again sponsor the "Home" for the Holidays advertising campaign to encourage residents to Shop Allen First during the holiday season. A special advertising section in the Dallas Morning News and the Allen American will provide members with the opportunity to place an ad at a reduced cost.
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Lunchbox Learning Series
The Chamber's next Lunchbox Learning Series will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2003 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Mike Mirau of Personnelity Performance Solutions will present information on "Communicating Like Your Life Depends On It". The cost is $15 for members and $20 for prospective members. Reservations can be made by calling 972-727-5585. This new series of workshops began in September with approximately 20 people attending the previous seminars.
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Business After Hours
The November Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2003 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Fast Find at the Hilton Garden Inn. Come out and support your fellow Chamber members and...remember to bring lots of business cards!
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Membership Luncheon
Please join us for the November Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 11:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Vickie DeRouen of the U.S. Small Business Administration will be the guest speaker. Reservations can be made by calling 972-727-5585 or email to reservations@allenchamber.com.
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The County Line
by Joe Jaynes, County Commissioner
Collin County Commissioner Joe Jaynes gives an update on the proposed road construction if the bond package is appoved on November 4, 2003.
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Board Nominations Sought
The Chamber membership will elect five new board members for 2004. A nominating committee has drafted a slate of candidates to fill these positions whose 3-year terms will begin on January 1, 2004 and run through December 31, 2006.
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Save the Date!
Celebrate Allen 2004
Mark your calendars now for Celebrate Allen on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson. The event is co-sponsored by the Allen Chamber of Commerce, the Allen Philharmonic Symphony and The Foundation for Allen Schools. More details will be published in the coming weeks. Nominations for the Spirit of Allen and Allen PaceSetter awards are being accepted through January 4, 2004.
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Is Your Information Current?
The Chamber will be submitting membership information to the publisher for the 2004 Business Directory and Member Referral Guide in November. Please let us know if there have been any changes to your listing, such as address, telephone, fax, website or contact name. The directory will be distributed in January.
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Chamber Hosts Blood Drive
The Allen Chamber of Commerce will host a blood drive on Monday, November 24, 2003. Representatives from Carter BloodCare will have a mobile unit in the Chamber's parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. To make an appointment, contact Carol Rodgers at 972-727-5585. The need for blood is critical and your donation could help save a life during the holiday season.
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Membership Events
October was a busy month with numerous luncheons, seminars and networking events.
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Member Buy Member
Are you taking advantage of the Chamber's Member Buy Member program? A current list of participating merchants is listed on the Chamber's website at www.allenchamber.com. If you would like to participate in the program, contact Pam Fechter at 972-727-5585 for more information.
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New Members
Several new members joined the Chamber during the month of October. Please print this page and insert in your membership directory for future reference. Your support of fellow Chamber members is appreciated.
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October Ribbon Cuttings
The Chamber held several ribbon cuttings in October to welcome new members and celebrate grand openings with others.
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Calendar of Events
http://www.allenchamber.com/Applications...
Use the link to access the Chamber calendar and click on event for additional information.
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Holiday Parade
All information including an entry form for the Rotary Holiday parade can be found at this web address: http://www.asrotary.org/parade.htm
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State of Small Business
www.sba.gov/advo/stats/profiles
Small businesses drive the nation's economy, according to a new report released by the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Office of Advocacy. The report reveals that more than 99% of all American businesses are small businesses.
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Legislative Voting Record Released
TAB Scorecard Shows How Legislators Cast Votes
The Texas Association of Business (TAB) released its voting record for members of the 78th regular session of the Texas Legislature, saying that Texans should know how their legislators vote on business issues that strengthen this state's economy and create more good paying jobs for more Texans.
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Volunteers Needed for Relay For Life in Allen
Walkers and runners, cancer survivors, community leaders, team captains and hard workers are all needed to make the first American Cancer Society Relay For Life a reality in Allen. The first volunteer committee meeting will be held on Monday, November 17, 2003 to begin planning the 'round the clock event designed to raise funds and awareness of the fight against cancer in Allen. The meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Hospital of Allen Board Room.
Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, seek community support and underwriting, coordinate logistics, find refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment and lend their support in any way. If you would like to join the first Relay For Life in Allen as a volunteer or team participant, call Toni Chandler, Relay Chairperson at 972-678-1747. Texas Recycles Day
Plan to participate in the Texas Recycles Day event hosted by the City of Allen and Keep Allen Beautiful on Saturday, November 8, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call Donna Kliewer at 972-727-0179 to register for a clean up area, pick up vests, trash bags and gloes, or to find out about other volunteer opportunities.
Chamber Receives Thank You
"Please accept my sincere appreciation for those of you who were able to make it to the Access Mortgage Corporation's open house and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 15, 2003. We had wonderful waether and a wonderful turn out! What a great community we live in!" - Barbara Vega, Area Manager, Access Mortgage Corporation
Special Thanks to our Sustaining Members
1 Year
AmeriPlan
Christi Jefferson, CPA
2 Years
A.H.D. Publishing
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Creekview Orthodontics
The Dallas Morning News
GTCI
Hippeaux / A Java Byte Co.
Jupiter Office Park
Pro-Team Building Maintenance
SIA Distributor
3 Years
Allen Hypnosis Center
Keller Williams Realty - The Pescatore Team
Maryam Mojdehi-Barnes, DDS, MS, PA
4 Years
All Metals Fabricating
Braum's, Inc.
Celebrations in the Country
Comet Cleaners
Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church
Dallas Value, Inc.
Kenneth Fulk
Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith
5 Years
Allen Chiropractic Center
Allen Police Department
InTouch Therapy & Day Spa
6 Years
Davis Munck, P.C.
7 Years
AmeriHost Inn
Re/Max Town & Country - Sheri Stinson
8 Years
Allen Economic Development Corporation
Coit Hedgcoxe Animal Hospital, P.C.
David Weekley Homes
Stinger Wellhead Protection
Stonebridge Ranch Interfaith, Inc.
9 Years
Allstate Insurance Company - Shawn Peterson
Children's Dentistry
10+ Years
Allen Community Outreach
Braum's
Cici's Pizza
Frank Brown Investment Center
Emergency Animal Clinic of Collin County
Medical Center of Plano
Linda Parker, M.D.
Quest Medical
RCS Enterprises
James E. Williams, DDS
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; Staples - Business After Hours Sponsor; Community Credit Union - Business After Hours Sponsor; and Jupiter Office Park - SOHO Cafe.
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October 1, 2003
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September 1, 2003
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May 29, 2003
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April 1, 2003
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February 2003
February 1, 2003
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January 2003
January 2, 2003
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December 1, 2002
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OCTOBER
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