Plano Chamber: The Bottom Line Newsletter
Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Official eNewsletter of the Plano Chamber
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Excellence In Business Luncheon
MC, Tim Ryan, Fox 4 News Good Day

Tim Ryan, Fox 4 News

Master of Ceremonies: Tim Ryan, Anchor, Fox 4 News Good Day

Thursday, September 14, 2006, 11:30 a.m.

Collin County Community College, Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Conference Center AA 135, Plano, TX 75074

Celebrating:

  • Plano Economic Development Board Gazelle and Corporate Citizen of the Year
  • Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award
  • Business Executive of the Year
  • Athena Award
  • Small Business Person of the Year
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Chamber Launches New Website
Award Winning Website Re-Designed
We’ve got some exciting news to share! Recently, the chamber’s website won another award from the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE). For this competition, our chamber is judged in the same category as the largest chambers across the state. Plano Chamber Website

In our desire to remain on the cutting edge and provide our members and community visitors with an outstanding site, we have worked with Atomic Design and Consulting to give our site a new look and easier navigation. Full Story >

Plano Sister Cities Meeting
 Speaker Jim Falk, President of the World Affairs Council

Plano Sister Cities invites you to hear Jim Falk, President of the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth, on August 31, 2006, 7:30 a.m. Plano Chamber of Commerce, 1200 E 15th St, Plano, TX, 75074.

The non-profit, nonpartisan World Affairs Council was established in 1951 in Dallas and in 1961 in Fort Worth to educate citizens on crucial issues of international affairs and foreign policy. In 2006, the two Councils unified to create a strong regional organization. Today, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth presents more than 80 programs a year to enlighten and entertain North Texans. Full Story >

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Success in Business Seminar
Are You Making “FranTastic” Career Choices?

Come learn how you can Unleash YOUR Business POTENTIAL!

Success In Business Seminar
David Omholt, CEO The Entrepreneur Authority

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Plano Chamber of Commerce Office, 1200 East 15th Street
Free for chamber members, $5.00 for prospective members
Bring a brown bag lunch! RSVP Required to 972-424-7547 ext 230 or rsvp@planochamber.org


Ever thought of owning your own business? Have you ever browsed through one of those Franchise Lists to see if one “caught your eye?” Do you think you have the drive and stamina that it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, but don’t know where to start? If you answered yes to ANY of those questions, then you need to attend this seminar! 

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Business After Hours Business Seminar
Make Your Reservation Now!!! Success In Business Workshop

Add to Calendar - Business After HoursWith over 100 RSVP's we need your reservation NOW! rsvp@planochamber.org or

972-424-7547 Ext. 230

October 4th seminar featuring “Winning Business Gold: How to Get and Keep Big Customers”

Join us for… Networking and Continental Breakfast, Procurement Expo, Workshop #1 (three options), Workshop #2 (three Success In Business Seminaroptions), Lunch with Keynote Speaker Steve Kaplan author of "Bag the Elephant: How to Win and Keep Big Customers” and Procurement Expo

Early-bird registration available for chamber members only. Tickets are $49.00 per person until September 1st.

Register now >

BAG THE ELEPHANT! is perfect for almost every level of business professional.

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Ribbon Cuttings
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Add to Calendar - Ribbon  Cutting

Dallas Heart Group

Monday, August 14 - 11:30 a.m.
4708 Alliance Blvd., Ste. 710
(On the Baylor campus, inside Pavillion One Building)

Add to Calendar - Ribbon CuttingPlano Symphony Orchestra

Monday, August 14th - 5:30 p.m.
Season Preview, Courtyard Theater
1509 Avenue H
Music, Food & Fun with the Plano Symphony

Plano Women’s Healthcare/Dr. MosAdd to Calendar - Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m.

1600 Coit Road, Suites 200 – 202

(Doctors Building One)

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Young Professionals Committees are Forming
Interested in Joining One?

Interested in making an IMPACT as a young professional?

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There are numerous committees forming to help execute the vision of YPP, such as the Live@5 committee, the Business Development committee, the Mentoring committee, the Business Book Club committee, and more. For more information about how to get involved on a committee, go to www.planochamber.org

Reminder: Young Professionals of Plano Kick-Off Party (over 250 rsvp’s)

Location: Fox Sports Grill, The Shops at Legacy, 5741 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024
What: Live@5: The Young Professionals of Plano Kick Off Party
When: Thursday, August 10th @ 5:00pm
Why: Free food and great Happy Hour specials (cash bar)! Join your peers for lots of fun, friends, and networking.

Live@5 Questions Contact: Megan Silveus (Live@5 Volunteer Coordinator)
(972) 244-1455 mlsilveus@texasmed.com

For more information about YPP, go to www.planochamber.org or contact Carla Blickensderfer, Vice President, Sales & Programs, carlab@planochamber.org.

 

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Chamber Info
Contact Numbers and Address General Information

Phone: (972) 424-7547
Fax: (972) 422-5182

Mailing & Physical Address
1200 E. 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074

email: info@planochamber.org
web site: www.planochamber.org

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