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 member(s) for their generosity in sponsoring an event or by donating items or services: Bennigan's - Tuesday Morning Live Sponsor.
Visit the Chamber's website www.allenchamber.com to view the latest member buy member participating membership listing.
Executive Committee
Maxine Sweet
Chair of the Board
Experian
Patti McKee
Immediate Past Chair
Community Credit Union
Jim Waldbauer
Chair-Elect
BW2 Engineers
Christi Jefferson
Treasurer
Christi Taylor Jefferson, CPA
Frank O'Reilly
At Large
Sanmina-SCI
Worley Stein
At Large
American National Bank
Sharon Mayer
President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Charisse Bodisch
Ex-Officio
Allen Economic Development Corporation
Bruce Heller
JaRyCo Development
Crispin Hocate
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
Chuck Hoey
Rapier, Wilson & Wendland, P.C.
Dr. Toni Jenkins
Ex-Officio
Collin County Community College
Lisa Johnson
State Farm Insurance
Dr. Jenny Preston
Ex-Officio
Allen Independent School District
Gene Rife
Stacy Furniture
Steve Rodgers
Emerson Partners
Bob Rothe
Fortune Financial Services
T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Ex-Officio
Attorney at Law
Peter Vargas
Ex-Officio
City of Allen
Patricia Watson, CPA
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
The Allen American
Atmos Energy
Comerica Bank
Emerson Partners
Experian
HIT Entetainment
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
RCL Enterprises
Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
Gold Investors
Carter & Burgess
Harvey & Tully, P.C.
Regions Bank
Remedies Wellness Spa
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sanmina SCI
Strasburger & Price, LLP
TXU Electric Delivery
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Nothing but Networking
Join us for the opportunity to meet new business prospects.
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Location: Ralph & Kacoos, 401 S. Central Expressway
Cost: $20 Members; $25 Prospective Members
Sponsored by: ViewPoint Bank
Reservations: Required. Please call 972-727-5585 or email reservations@allenchamber.com. Click here to download a reservation form http://www.allenchamber.com/pdfFiles/Events_flyer.pdf.
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Candidates Forum
Candidates Forum
City Council and School Board
Date: April 20, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Allen Public Library Auditorium
Sponsored by: Allen Chamber of Commerce and the Allen Rotary Club
Public Invited - No Admission Fee
Reservations: Requested. Please call 972-727-5585 or email reservations. Click here to download a reservation form http://www.allenchamber.com/pdfFiles/Events_flyer.pdf.
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Business Wrap-Up
April 20, 2006
April's Business Wrap-Up, the Chamber's monthly business after hours event, will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Remedies Wellness Spa, located at 404 N. Allen Drive.
Capital One (formerly Hibernia Bank), located at 1219 W. McDermott Dr., will host the May 18th Business Wrap Up.
We hope you will take advantage of these "strictly social" networking opportunity. Bring plenty of business cards for exchanging and to enter the drawing for door prizes. Reservations are not required and there is no charge to attend.
If you would like to host a Business Wrap Up, please contact Julie Hynes at 972-727-5585 or email julie@allenchamber.com.
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The Five Levels of Leadership
Membership Luncheon
Leadership Allen Class XVII Graduation
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The Five Levels of Leadership
Keynote Speaker: Carey Dowl
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
Cost: $20 Members; $25 Prospective Members
Reservations: Required. Please call 972-727-5585 or email reservations@allenchamber.com.
Please join us to show your support!
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Eggs & Issues
Presented by the Allen Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
Allen Economic Development Update featuring Charisse Bodisch, Executive Director Allen Economic Development Corporation
Date: Friday, May 19, 2006
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Allen
Cost: $15 Chamber Members; $20 Prospective Members
Reservations: Required. Call 972-727-5585 or email reservations@allenchamber.com. Click here to download a registration form http://www.allenchamber.com/pdfFiles/Events_flyer.pdf.
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Save the Date
Golf Tournament - June 12, 2006
The Chamber's 19th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 12, 2006 at Chase Oaks Golf Club. Sponsorships are available as well as individual player and team spots. More information will be available online at www.allenchamber.com in the coming weeks.
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Market Your Business to New Residents
Do you have a product or service you would like to sell to new homeowners in Allen but not sure how to do it? Then subscribe to our new homeowners list and market your business to approximately 150-200 new residents each month. You can purchase the information in list form, on peel off labels or in an excel spreadsheet. Interested? Call Carol Rodgers at 972-727-5585 or email crodgers@allenchamber.com for more information.
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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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Tuesday Morning Live
EVERY TUESDAY, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Location: Bennigan’s, 305 N. Central Expressway
Cost: $1 for members; $3 for prospective members*
Reservations: Not required.
*Prospective members may attend a total of 3 meetings.
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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 Hosts 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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Capitol Steps
by State Rep. Ken Paxton
Rep. Paxton explains how Texas highways are funded and states "I have recently received a large number of calls and emails from many of you regarding the tolling of State Highway 121. Some of you have told me you are adamantly opposed to this proposal, while others have expressed a desire to have the road tolled so the construction will be completed in a more reasonable timeframe." Rep. Paxton also discusses the Governor's Volunteer Awards. "The OneStar Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Governor's Volunteer Awards as part of its Volunteer Services Initiative. Texans are known for their kindness to their neighbors and for lending a hand to individuals in need. And so, for the last 23 years, the Foundation has recognized many of these compassionate volunteers and a number of community organizations for their service to Texas with these awards."
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The County Line
by County Commissioner Joe Jaynes
In 2005, Collin County completed its first year of our 10-year plan of upgrading all of our county roads to asphalt. In past years, Public Works averaged 17 miles per year in road upgrades. Our goal for 2005 was to upgrade 50 miles. I’m happy to report that we exceeded that goal by upgrading 56 miles of roads last year from rock to asphalt.
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Committee Meetings
April
Board of Directors - Thursday, April 27 - 4:00 p.m. - Chamber
Business Education Task Force - Friday, April 28 - 8:00 a.m. - Chamber
May
Leadership Steering Committee - Friday, May 5 - 8:00 a.m. - Chamber
Ambassadors - Monday, May 8 - 8:00 a.m. - Elke's Market Cafe
Executive Committee - Thursday, May 25 - 4:00 p.m. - Chamber
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