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, Comerica Bank on East Stacy Road - Business Wrap Up Sponsor; Capital One Bank - W.I.S.E. Luncheon; ViewPoint Bank - Nothing but Networking Luncheon; On the Border - Chairman's Coffee; 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
ViewPoint Bank
Jim Waldbauer
Chair-Elect
BW2 Engineers
Worley Stein
Treasurer
American National Bank
Frank O'Reilly
At Large
Sanmina-SCI
Chuck Hoey
At Large
Rapier, Wilson & Wendland PC
Sharon Mayer
President/CEO
Allen Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Bruce Heller
JaRyCo Development
Lisa Johnson
State Farm Insurance
Gene Rife
Stacy Furniture
Steve Rodgers
Emerson Partners
Bob Rothe
Fortune Financial Services
Patricia Watson, CPA
Joe Yannessa
Solutions Automotive
Ex-Officio Members
Lynn Ellis
Small Business Development Center
Dr. Ken Helvey
Allen Independent School District
Joe Jaynes
Collin County Commissioner
Dr. Toni Jenkins
Collin County Community College
T. Randall (Randy) Sandifer
Attorney at Law
Peter Vargas
City of Allen
Robert Winningham
Allen Economic Development Corporation
Staff
Anne D'Alessandro
Membership Sales Associate
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 - McDermott
Comerica Bank - Stacy Road
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
UT Dallas School of Management
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Ambassador of the Month
SEPTEMBER AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
PETER YOUNG
Union Central - Dallas Agency
2nd Place
Knute Bailey
Costco Wholesale
3rd Place
Del Kleppe, CPA
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Tuesday Morning Live!
As the breakfast sponsor, you get 5 minutes on the program to make your presentation to a captive audience of business professionals. Call 972-727-5585!
TUESDAY
November 14, 2006
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
at Bennigan's
Today's Sponsor
Michelle Bobo
with
Easley & Marquis
for information about
Easley & Marquis,
please contact Michelle at
972-578-9597 or michelle@easleyandmarquis.com
for information about our last TML Sponsor
BKS Insurance Agency,
please contact Barney at
972-741-2569 or barney@bksinsurance.com
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Ribbon Cuttings
All Chamber members and guests are invited to welcome these new members. Please try to attend and let them know about your business.
6 Day Dental
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
1205 W. McDermott Drive
Allen, TX 75013
Farm Bureau Insurance
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Open House 3p - 6p Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
305 E. McDermott Drive, Suite D
Allen, TX 75002
Sudden Death (SD) Skateboards
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
4:30 p.m.
Allen Chamber of Commerce
210 W. McDermott Drive
Allen, TX 75013
BKS Insurance Agency, LLC
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
4:30 pm
1333 West McDermott Drive #200
Allen, TX 75013
Capital One Bank
Thursday, November 30, 2006
6:00 p.m.
1811 E. Bethany Drive
Allen, TX 75002
Books & More
Friday, December 1, 2006
11:30 a.m.
Allen Antique Mall
113 N. Greenville Avenue #117
Allen, TX 75002
Allen Cafe
Thursday, December 7, 2006
4:30 p.m.
302 East Main Street
Allen, TX 75002
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You're Invited...
Joint Collin County Chambers of Commerce Luncheon
Concerned about Collin County's mobility issues?
Join the McKinney, Plano, Allen, and Frisco Chambers of Commerce at a special transportation lunch on Tuesday, November 14, 2006
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
sponsored by HNTB, TXU Electric Delivery, Comerica Bank-Texas, and Halff Associates
featuring
Mike Behrens
Texas Department of Transportaion
Executive Director
at the
Eldorado Country Club
2604 Country Club Drive
McKinney
RSVP call Carol at 972 727-5585
or email reservations@allenchamber.com
$20 Members/Guests
$350 Corporate Tables of Ten
Reservations accepted through October 20
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Candidate School 101
Joint Collin County Chambers of Commerce Event
Thinking about running for office? Don't know what to do first?
Or where to get the answers???
Hosted by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and
co-sponsored by Plano, Allen, and Frisco Chambers of Commerce
Saturday, November 11, 2006
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Elected Official Reception 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Candidate School is open to all residents of Collin County.
Location: McKinney Chamber of Commerce 1650 W. Virginia Parkway, McKinney For more information or to register, call 972-542-0163 or visit www.mckinneytx.org. $20 includes lunch
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Introducing Anne D'Alessandro
Allen Chamber of Commerce Membership Sales Associate
Please welcome Anne D'Alessandro to our office. Drop by the office and say "hello". Have questions about your membership level and the benefits that come with it?? Anne can sit down and discuss that with you. She can help you get involved with our networking activities. Do you know a business that is not a member and is looking to expand their business? Let Anne know.
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Business Wrap-Up
Thursday, November16, 2006
Our next Business Wrap-Up,
the Chamber's monthly business after hours
event, will be held on
Thursday, November 16, 2006
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m
at
Remedies Wellness Spa
404 North Allen Drive
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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WISE Luncheon
Please note change of date.
Capital One Bank
presents
Women's Holiday Leisure Expo
Pamper yourself...Enjoy a Fashion Show and visit several booths offering products and services for your shopping pleasure.
Gentlemen: reserve a seat for your spouse or girl-friend!
Ladies: invite your co-workers to come with you!
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Allen
Cost: $20 Chamber Members; $25 Prospective Members
Reservations: Required. Call today 972-727-5585 or email reservations@allenchamber.com.
Booths are available - give us a call!
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Posted Events - The Arts and Non-Profit Allen Chamber Members
Send us your date, event title and contact information.
View events here.
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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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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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New Website Under Development
We're updating our look! Our website is currently undergoing a makeover. During this time you may experience difficulty in accessing some areas. If there are items that you cannot access please contact staff via email or phone the Chamber. We think you will be pleased with the new look and features and appreciate your patience during this process.
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STAGE 3 ALERT - Drought Contingency
Effective June 1, 2006: Stage 3 water use restrictions are currently in affect. For information about restrictions and other drought contingency information visit www.cityofallen.org.
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Joe Yannessa, Chairman
Solutions Automotive
Tony Pritchard, Co-Chair
Merrill Lynch
Knute Bailey
Costco Wholesale
Frank Brown
LPL Financial Services
Jamey Carroll
The Wet Vet Bottled Water Company
Robert Dupuis
Allstate Insurance
Debra Felske
Remedies Wellness Spa
Vola Holroyd
Ebby Halliday
Roxanne Hopewell
Century 21 Family Real Estate
John Jima
Applied Operations Security & Investigation Services
Del Kleppe
Delbert H. Kleppe,CPA
Ed Mace
A-Real Cleaning
Mary Marrall
Comerica Bank - Stacy Road
Martin Mesecke
Self-Worth Financial Planning
Greg Patterson
KHYI/KXEZ
Mike Raines
On the Border
Christine Robnett
Dallas Morning News
Robert Rogers
Rogers Signs
Barney Schwartz
BKS Insurance Agency, LLC
Suzi Statham
Holiday Inn Express
Sheacy Thompson
Rep. Ken Paxton
Michael Walenciak
Boyd-Viegel, PC
Peter Young
Union Central-Dallas Agency
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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