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, Capital One - 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
Joe Yannessa
Solutions Automotive
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
Vacant
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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Tuesday Morning Live! Upcoming Presenter.....
June 27, 2006
We are proud to present
Robert Dupuis
with
Allstate Insurance
as sponsor and presenter at
Tuesday Morning Live!
http:\\agent.allstate.com/robertdupuis/welcome
For more information on previous TML sponsor, Frank Brown of LPL Financial Services,
call 972-390-2665 or visit www.lpl.com/frank.brown
Please note: There will be no Tuesday Morning Live networking on either
June 20th or July 4th!
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Collin County Chambers Legislative Breakfast
featuring Senator Florence Shapiro
Presented by the Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano Chambers of Commerce
We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to attend this very important breakfast with Senator Florence Shapiro. We ask that you register and pay in advance or make arrangements for alternative method of payment through one of the four sponsoring Chambers. We will not accept payment at the door.
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Allen
Cost: $20 Pre-paid
Reservations: Required. Call 972-727-5585 or email reservations@allenchamber.com.
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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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Ribbon Cuttings
Join us in welcoming these new members:
Wednesday, June 21st
4:30 - 5:30 p.m
Village of Stone Brooke
5701 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX
Ribbon cutting will be held in the dining room of the Clubhouse.
Friday, June 23rd
11:30 a.m
Pilate's Etcetera
431 Stacy Road, Suite 105
Fairview, TX
Friday, June 23
2:00 p.m.
Ebby Halliday Realtors
805 W. McDermott Drive, Suite 200
Allen, TX
Located on the west side of the Comerica Bank Building
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Business Wrap-Up
July 20, 2006
July's Business Wrap-Up, the Chamber's monthly business after hours event, will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2006 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, located at 205 Central Expressway North
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 us at 972-727-5585 or email info@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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New Teacher Reception
Tuesday, July 25, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Help us welcome the new teachers to the Allen community. We are asking Chamber members to donate a door prize or items for the "welcome" bags. Each teacher will be presented with one of these bags at a reception held in their honor.
Location: Allen Senior Recreation Center, 451 St. Mary Drive
Cost: $10 per person
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 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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Fill the Bus
School Supplies Needed
The Chamber, along with the Allen Community Outreach Center, hopes once again to fill a school bus with school supplies for children in Allen. The Fill the Bus campaign will run from July 24 through August 1. Major businesses, their employees and the community will be encouraged to purchase school supplies for under-privileged children in Allen.
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Knute Bailey
Costco Wholesale
Susan Braswell
Chase Bank
Frank Brown
LPL Financial Services
Robert Dupuis
Allstate Insurance
Sandra Fowler
TXU Electric Delivery
Barb Granados
Lattes on Location
Vola Holroyd
Ebby Halliday
John Jima
Applied Operations Security & Investigation Services
Del Kleppe
Delbert H. Kleppe,CPA
Ed Mace
A-Real Cleaning
Martin Mesecke
Self-Worth Financial Planning
Nancy Moore
Southern Living at Home
Greg Patterson
KHYI/KXEZ
Tony Pritchard
Merrill Lynch
Mike Raines
On the Border
Robert Rogers
Rogers Signs
Christy Schvaneveldt
Washington Mutual
Sheacy Thompson
Rep. Ken Paxton
Michael Walenchiak
Boyd-Viegel, PC
Joe Yannessa
Solutions Automotive
Peter Young
Independent Income Advisors
Looking for a great way to get exposure for your business? How about sponsoring a
As the breakfast sponsor, you get 5 minutes on the program to make your presentation to a captive audience of business professionals. You also get the opportunity to help facilitate the program! Great exposure for you and lots of face time. In return, we ask that you bring breakfast for approximately 50 individuals along with plates and any utensils needed. Breakfast can be as simple or as complicated as you like! Coffee & water are provided. Interested? Contact Carol Rodgers at 972-727-5585 or email crodgers@allenchamber.com.
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