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.
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; Hexter Fair Title Company and JaRyCo Development - Business Wrap Up Sponsor.
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Executive Committee
Patti McKee, Chair
Community Credit Union
Sheila McKinney, Immediate Past Chair
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
Maxine Sweet, Chair-Elect
Experian
Bruce Heller, Treasurer
JaRyCo Development
Christi Jefferson, At Large
Christi Taylor Jefferson, CPA
Frank O'Reilly, At Large
Sanmina-SCI
Sharon Mayer, President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Tom Apligian
REMAX - Apligian
Charisse Canfield, Ex-Officio
Allen Economic Development Corporation
Al Holmes
Optymize
Dr. Toni Jenkins - Ex-Officio
Collin County Community College
Lisa Johnson
State Farm Insurance
Sonia Malone
Allen Premium Outlets
Griff Moore
Atrium Financial
Shannan Peacock
Staples #1085
Dr. Jenny Preston, Ex-Officio
Allen Independent School District
Bob Rothe
Fortune Financial Services
T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law
Worley Stein
American National Bank
Peter Vargas, Ex-Officio
City of Allen
Jim Waldbauer
BW2 Engineers
Staff
Julie Hynes
Director of Member Services
Carol Rodgers
Vice President, Operations
Josie Zendejas
Information Specialist
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
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.
Gold Investors
Atmos Energy
The Belmont Restaurant
Carter & Burgess
North Central Medical Center
Regions Bank
Remedies Wellness Spa
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sanmina SCI
Solutions Automotive
Strasburger & Price, LLP
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
TXU Electric Delivery
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Nothing But Networking Luncheon
Tuesday, February 15, 11:30 a.m.
Networking at its best! Join us for lunch and a full hour of networking. Bring lots of business cards and flyers and come ready to meet potential customers.
Luncheon Sponsor: Living Magazine
Location: Brazos Cattle Company, 401 S. Central Expressway
Cost: $17 for Chamber members and their guests; $20 for prospective members
Reservations: Required. Email reservations@allenchamber.com or call 972-727-5585.
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Business Wrap Up
New Name - Same Great Networking!
Please join us for the Business Wrap Up on Thursday, February 17, 2005 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Crest Place Apartments, located at 325 S. Jupiter Road.
Wings to Go, located at 740 S. Greenville, will host the Business Wrap Up on Thursday, March 17, 2005 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Bring your business cards and come ready to network.
Cost: No Charge.
Reservations: Requested but not required.
If you would be interested in hosting a Business Wrap Up, contact Julie Hynes at 972-727-5585. There are a few dates remaining in 2005.
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Eggs & Issues
Legislative Breakfast
Friday, February 25, 8:00 a.m.
Mayor Steve Terrell will discuss "What's So Great About Allen?"
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 705 Central Expressway South
Cost: $15 Chamber members and their guests; $20 prospective members
Reservations: Required. Email reservations@allenchamber.com or call 972-727-5585.
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Puttin' on the Glitz
Celebrate Allen
Thank you to the many sponsors, auction donors and attendees who made the 2005 Celebrate Allen "Puttin' on the Glitz" such a success. Without your continued support, this event would not have been possible.
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Free TradeRoots Seminar Offered
Arlington International Trade Leadership Program
Thursday, February 24, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Regional TradeRoots International Trade Seminar featuring keynote speaker Marcio Cuevas, Guatamalan Minister of Economy and Trade. This is a free seminar, continental breakfast and lunch buffet included, with limited seating (60 attendees).
Location: Arlington Chamber of Commerce, 505 E. Border Street, Arlington, Texas 76010
Cost: No Charge
Sponsors: Arlington Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Reservations: Required, as seating is limited. Contact Kristi Holman at 817-543-4284 or kholman@arlingtontx.com
Information: Contact Craig Richard at 817-543-4290 or crichard@arlingtontx.com
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VIP Coffee
Very Important Prospects
Wednesday, March 2, 8:00 a.m.
An informal forum for prospective members to learn more about the Chamber, meet the staff and Chairman.
Location: Coffee Dreams, 1314 W. McDermott #140
Cost: No Charge
Reservations: Requested but not required.
If you know of a prospective member who could benefit from the services the Chamber offers, please invite them to this meeting.
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Business Builders Kicks Off New Series
10 Big Ideas for Your Small Business
Thursday, March 3, 8:00 a.m.
Business Builders recently kicked off a new 10-part series "10 Big Ideas for Your Small Business" that features a different way each month that you can improve your business without any implementation costs.
The March Business Builders will feature Cracking the Networking Code by Dean Lindsay, Progress Agent
If you thought networking meant bringing a pocketful of business cards to a business mixer, think again. For many, networking is a mysterious and often neglected process. In today’s competitive environment, networking is an invaluable tool that no business can live without. In this innovative new program, participants learn to make professional connections (without being intimidated) that can create lifelong business relationships.
Series Sponsor: Comerica Bank - Allen
Location: Allen Heritage Center (Train Depot), 100 E. Main Street
Cost: $10 per session for Chamber members; $15 per session for prospective members. A notebook can be purchased for an additional $5.00.
Reservations: Required. Email reservations@allenchamber.com or call 972-727-5585.
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Membership Luncheon
Tuesday, March 15, 11:30 a.m.
Come join us at our next membership luncheon.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 705 Central Expressway South.
Cost: $20 Chamber members and their guests; $25 prospective members
Reservations: Required. Email reservations@allenchamber.com or call 972-727-5585.
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SCORE Counseling at Chamber
Appointments available each Thursday afternoon!
Need help with your existing small business or thinking of starting a new one? SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) can provide you valuable business counseling, mentoring and ideas, and it's...FREE.
Mel Biggs, a SCORE representative, will be in the Chamber office each Thursday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. to meet with clients. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Chamber office at 972-727-5585.
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Chamber Implements New Job Bank
Does your company have a job opening or do you know of someone looking for a job? Then, refer to the Chamber's new job bank. Simply go to the chamber's website at www.allenchamber.com and click on "job bank". You can submit a job opening online or browse the job listings.
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New Members
The following members recently joined the Chamber. Please print this list and add it to your membership directory. Remember to support your fellow Chamber members!
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Member Anniversaries
The Chamber would like to recognize and thank these members who have recently renewed their investment in the Chamber. With the support of our members, we can continue to offer programs and services to help your business.
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Capitol Steps
by State Rep. Ken Paxton
The Kids' House website provides students in grades one through eight and their parents and teachers educational information and activities relating to Texas government. This web site is maintained by the Communications Department of the Texas House of Representatives.
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The County Line
by County Commissioner Joe Jaynes
The Outer Loop is a future thoroughfare, which is ultimately planned to connect I-35 in Denton County to I-20 in Kaufman County. For the past two years, Collin County has been conducting Phase I of the corridor study, from the Denton County Line to US 75. The study for Phase II is soon to get underway. Our first town hall meeting on Phase II of this study will be on Thursday, February 24 at 6.30pm with an Open House and meeting at 7.00pm at Melissa High School located at 3150 Cardinal Drive. This will be the first of several town hall meetings and city council presentations on this roadway east of US 75. Our goal is to receive public feedback and eventually establish a route that is citizen friendly so that as cities grow and plan they can use this as a tool with regards to zoning and set-back requirements.
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Committee Meetings
The following committee meetings are scheduled:
February
Leadership Allen Class Session - Friday, February 11 - 8:00 a.m. - AISD Admin. Bldg. - Topic: Education
Ambassador Club - Monday, February 21 - 8:00 a.m. - City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 301 Century Parkway
Board of Directors - Thursday, February 24 - 8:00 a.m. - Chamber Office
March
Leadership Allen Steering Committee - Friday, March 4 - 8:30 a.m. - Chamber Office
Facilities Managers Meeting - Tuesday, March 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Citizens Postal Advisory Council - Thursday, March 10 - 8:00 a.m. - Chamber Office
Leadership Allen Class Session - Friday, March 18 - 8:00 a.m. - Allen Heritage Center, 100 E. Main St
Board of Directors - Thursday, March 24 - 8:00 a.m. - Chamber Office
Ambassador Club - Monday, March 28 - 8:00 a.m. - City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 301 Century Parkway
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