Runoff Elections
According to Community Impact Newspaper, as of June 13, 1,684 early votes had been cast in Frisco. During the May general municipal election, 11,505 early ballots were cast in Frisco, making it a 13.74 percent voter turnout. Read the full article HERE.
Your vote counts!
Runoff Election for Frisco City Council, Place 2 and Place 4 will be 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 18. Please go vote!
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Pathway to Extraordinary Performance
Class starts next week.WEB is offering a seven month training program
beginning Wednesday, June 22, for men and women that will take you, as a business professional, down the Pathway to Extraordinary
Performance.
Please register THIS WEEK if you would like to attend this class to allow time to complete pre-course work. Read more about the program...
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| North Texas To Be Safest Place To Play Sports |
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Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, together with the Dallas Cowboys, broke ground today on a game-changing sports medicine, research and performance facility that will be located at The Star in Frisco, home of the new Dallas Cowboys World Corporate Headquarters.
The 300,000 square-foot campus, to be named
Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research
at The Star
, will focus on injury prevention, research and wellness for athletes of all levels, and is expected to become a nationally recognized model for the holistic treatment of physically active individuals upon its completion in early 2018. It is also a first-of-its kind collaboration between an NFL team, a health system and a school district. It was also announced that
a concussion specialist will also be on the sidelines of every Frisco ISD football game played at The Star.
"The Cowboys are honored to team up with Baylor Scott & White Health to bring together two marquee brands
in
sports and medicine," Jerry Jones, Jr., Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Dallas Cowboys. "
With the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, we are paving the way for a new age in health and safety for athletes. Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy and Research at The Star will become the standard-bearer for innovating and improving the future of sports on a global level."
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Business of Sports Luncheon Panel
The Frisco Chamber has announced three of the four panelists for the Business of Sports Luncheon to be held on August 23. We are expecting an early sell out of this event. Stay tuned to our
Facebook page as we announce the final panelist for our Business of Sports Luncheon.You may now purchase Table Sponsorship and Individual tickets
HERE for this event.
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State of the City
The Frisco Chamber announced last week that the State of the City Luncheon, sponsored by Texas Republic Bank and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has sold out. The event, will be our largest luncheon yet. If you were not able to purchase a ticket, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter accounts on June 28 as we bring you updates during the luncheon. |
The Who, What & Why of Media Relations
"I would highly recommend all businesses to do their best to attend this presentation!" said Tony Felker. "Whether you are wanting more awareness for your company, how to get your articles picked up, or how to get into the media for the first time, this seminar will be very much worth your while. While at the CVB, Denise did a great job of putting Frisco on the map given her relations/expertise with the media!"
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 28 at 8:45 AM at the Frisco Chamber. Space is limited so please REGISTER HERE for this FREE event.
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Corporate Training and More!
Whether you need strategic analysis or access to grant funding, skills assessments or corporate training, programs for a staff of 10 or 1,000, the Center for Workforce and Economic Development at Collin College can help by connecting you with the resources and solutions you need. Learn more about the Center for Workforce and Economic Development.
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Employment Relations Symposium 2016
Texas Association of Business and SHRM - Texas State Council bring you the annual Employment Relations Symposium located at the La Cantera Hill Country Resort San Antonio on July 20 through July 22. The program focuses on the latest in laws and policies for the HR professional and is presented by experts in HR law. For symposium attendance pricing and more information, including scholarship information, please click HERE.
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Leadership Conference for Non-Profit Board Members and Senior Staff
A leadership conference designed for non-profit board members and senior staff focused on the importance of serving on a board, understanding duties and developing high performance leadership that can advance your organization's mission and goals.
With the increased scrutiny on exempt organizations and boards, this session is important for non-profits of any size. Registrants will receive the Board Excellence manual and the laminated Guide to Board Responsibilities.
This conference will be July 26, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Grand Prarie Chamber of Commerce. Contact
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Education In The News
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Color Rush
New Nike uniforms will debut as all eight Frisco ISD football teams play each other in a quadruple-header on August 27 to open The Star.
Frisco ISD high school coaches and campus athletic coordinators met with Nike representatives to go over color schemes for the opening games. The company is planning a Color Rush, a concept that involves athletes wearing a single color. Frisco ISD parents, students and staff are able to purchase tickets now for opening day games. On Monday, June 20, ticket sales will be open to the public.
Learn more....
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Events Around Town
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Joint Venture between Baylor, Scott & White and Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Centennial Medical Center in Frisco will be rebranded in June to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Centennial.
Learn more...
3,200 Home Community
California-based American
Newland Communities
LP in a joint venture with Japan-based North America Sekisui House LLC plans to close on 729 acres of land by the end of the day, which could bring about 3,200 single-family homes and apartments, as well as retail and office development to Frisco. Read more...
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