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| Thursday, August 10, 2006 |
The Official eNewsletter of the Plano Chamber |
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| Excellence In Business Luncheon |
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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
More Information > | Register Today >
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| Chamber Launches New Website |
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.  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 > |
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| Plano Sister Cities Meeting |
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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 |
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Come learn how you can
Unleash YOUR Business POTENTIAL!
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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!
Learn More>
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| Business After Hours |
Business Seminar |
With 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 options), 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. Learn More > |
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| Ribbon Cuttings |
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Visit our Online Calendar >
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Please visit our online calendar of events
for any last minute changes.

Dallas Heart Group
Monday, August 14 - 11:30 a.m.
4708 Alliance Blvd., Ste. 710
(On the Baylor campus, inside Pavillion One Building)
Plano 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. Mos
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 |
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Interested in making an IMPACT as a young professional?
I’M
Participating on
A
Commit
Tee
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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