07/07/16: What's New At Your Frisco Chamber?
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Market Your Business To Over 700 New Teachers
Sponsor/Vendor Deadline - July 18
You won't want to miss the opportunity for your business to reach over 700 new Frisco ISD teachers on August 1 at the New Teacher Welcome. The deadline to sponsor and/or become a vendor is July 18. Learn more about this opportunity HERE.
Membership 101

All new members or current members wanting a refresher are invited to attend our Membership 101 lunch. This month, the lunch will take place on Monday, July 11 (the second Monday of each month) at the Chamber office, beginning at 12:00 noon. Get more information and register HERE.
Business Boot Camp

Business Bootcamp: The Legal Essentials (4-part series) is being offered on Monday evenings beginning July 11 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. 

Questions?  Contact:
Don Petersen or Casey Erick of  Bennett, Weston, LaJone & Turner, P.C. at (214) 691-1776.

















Leadership Frisco Class XIX Graduation
Leadership Frisco Class XIX Graduation
Twenty four Leadership Frisco Class XIX members graduated at the State of the City Luncheon on June 28, 2016. Leadership Frisco is a nine-month community leadership program sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce with the purpose of developing a pool of qualified, highly motivated individuals who are interested in expanding their leadership skills, deepening their sense of civic responsibility, and becoming more involved in their community as a whole. The application process for the next Leadership Frisco class was in May. Leadership Frisco Class XX members will be announced in the near future.
Jim Gandy Talks About the $90M Hole

Texas Swimming Pool?
At the State of the City Luncheon last week, Jim Gandy, President of Frisco Economic Development Corporation, explained the big hole at the SE Corner of Lebanon and the Dallas North Tollway.
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26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation
U.S. Congressman, Michael C. Burgess, M.D. is sponsoring a special salute to honor local veterans. Nominations are welcome from the community for the 26 th Congressional District Veteran Commendation To nominate a local veteran for the 2016 Congressional Veteran Commendation, the completed nomination form, along with additional information should be returned by September 19, 2016.  Nominated v eterans must be currently residing in the 26th District of Texas, served the nation honorably during their military career and subsequently demonstrated dedication to their community.  The nomination form and instructions can be found HERE.

July GAC "Get to Know You" Lunch
As a reminder, the GAC does not have an official meeting in July; however, the Event Committee has scheduled a "Get to Know You" lunch on  Friday, July 8 at 11:30 AM in place of the regular meeting. Lunch is at your own expense. Please be sure to RSVP via email to  Stewart Rabinowitz to allow us to give the restaurant a count. The lunch will be held at  Vicini American-Italian Restaurant at  7777 Warren Parkway, Suite 104, in Frisco.
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2017 Relocation Guide
It is time to secure ad placement in the 2017 Frisco Chamber of Commerce Referral and Relocation Guide. As in the past, there will be special sections in the Guide. Reserving your ad space early is important to receive the placement relevant to your business. Details will be arriving in your inbox soon and can be viewed HERE.
Banner Ads
Mike Baskerville, c o-founder of  CrossPointe Interactive, will be at the Frisco Chamber on  Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to show you how advertising on the Frisco Chamber website can work for your business. Email or call Roz Righetti at (972) 335-9522 to request a 30-minute appointment.
Kelly Kemp - Export/Import Bank
If you'd like to discuss how EXIM might help you and/or your clients sell more internationally (directly or indirectly) with less risk, please drop by the Frisco Chamber between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Friday, July 11. If you'd prefer to schedule a specific time, please contact Kelly Kemp directly at (214) 551-4959 or via email.
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Discounted FC Dallas Tickets
FC Dallas is undefeated at home for 15 straight matches and will be taking on the Chicago Fire on Saturday, July 16! Frisco Chamber members can purchase discounted tickets  HERE.
Chamber Events
July 7 Get on Track @7:16, sponsored by Jeunesse

July 11 Membership 101, sponsored by Buca di Beppo

July 12 WEB Networking Mixer

July 18 Sponsorship Deadline - New Teacher Welcome

July 27-28 Crosspointe Interactive, Banner Ads

August 23 Business of Sports Luncheon
Events Around TownEvents

July 9 Frisco Rotary Farmers Market
July 11 Learn the Basics of Microsoft Word
Members In The News | Talk of the Town

Four Hotels Coming to Frisco Station
 
Frisco Library Celebrates 25th Anniversary


Nominations Open for 2016 North Texas Women in Technology

Wallethub Names Frisco #6 on List of Best Cities for Texas Families
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If you think your business deserves a mention in our "Members In The News" section above, let us know by sending  Karen Kim, our Director of Marketing and Communications, an  EMAIL.
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