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, Remedies Wellness Spa - Business Wrap Up Sponsor; and Gary Fink of Fink Computer Services - Chamber office computer repairs.
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
Twin Creeks Master Planned Community
Gold Investors
Atlas Copco
Carter & Burgess
Harvey & Tully, P.C.
Hidden Creek Apartments
Regions Bank
Sage Telecom, Inc.
Sanmina SCI
Strasburger & Price, LLP
TXU Electric Delivery
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The Five Levels of Leadership
Membership Luncheon and
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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19th Annual Golf Classic
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. For more information click here http://www.allenchamber.com/pdfFiles/Trifold%20brochure.pdf.
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Business Wrap-Up
May 18, 2006
May's Business Wrap-Up, the Chamber's monthly business after hours event, will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2006 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Capital One (formerly Hibernia Bank), located at 1219 W. McDermott Drive.
Holiday Inn Express will host the June 15th Business Wrap Up.
We hope you will take advantage of these "strictly social" networking opportunities. 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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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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WISE Luncheon
Sue Goldstein, The Underground Shopper
After more than 30 years making shopping recommendations to consumers via the Underground Shopper series, Sue Goldstein is considered the ultimate bargain-shopping expert. Today, Sue can be heard each Saturday on local KXEB 910 AM Radio, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. She hosts a fast paced call-in show where her many loyal listeners call to ask bargain shopping questions. Her website, www.undergroundshopper.com, is full of great information, fun finds, fantastic deals and news from all over!
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Allen
Cost: $20 Chamber Members; $25 Prospective Members
Reservations: Required. Call 972-727-5585 or email reservations@allenchamber.com.
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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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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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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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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 discusses a variety of issues such as questions and concerns from some constituents regarding the management of grass and plants along state highways. The Senate and House passed the same version of the business tax legislation (HB 3). This bill still has to be signed by the Governor before it becomes law. He maintains that there is a better plan for funding public education in Texas while providing much needed property tax relief for taxpayers. Lastly, Rep. Paxton discusses the third special session on school tax reform.
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The County Line
by County Commissioner Joe Jaynes
County Commissioner Joe Jaynes discusses the recently released population figures from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Overall, Collin County grew by 37,500 people in 2005. In addition, Commissioner Jayes notes that last year, Collin County received only 18.97 inches of rain which made 2005 the driest year since the 1950s and the fifth driest year since 1910. With summer just around the corner, Collin County cities are already at a Stage 2 drought level and scheduled to go to Stage 3 on June 1. He explains the various stages and the necessary actions businesses and residents are required to take.
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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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Committee Meetings
May
Business Education Task Force - Thursday, May 18 - 8:00 a.m. - Chamber
Executive Committee - Thursday, May 25 - 4:00 p.m. - Chamber
June
Leadership Steering Committee - Friday, June 2 - 8:00 a.m. - Chamber
Ambassadors - Monday, June 19 - 8:00 a.m. - Elke's Market Cafe
Board of Directors - Thursday, June 22 - 4:00 p.m. - Chamber
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