A Thermometer Tells You What the Temperature Is...
In June 2017, the Texas Legislature wrapped up its 85th Session after a tense 140 days with many issues left unresolved. The panelists were asked questions that probed beyond the typical political sound bytes on the issues that matter the most to Frisco and to the business community.
“The 85th legislative session showed different perspectives/groups having differing opinions on key legislative issues facing business AND residents – property tax reform, school finance, and local control,” said Tony Felker, President/CEO of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. “It’s important for our elected officials to hear from our business community and answer the tough questions on how they represent the specific needs and concerns of those who work to keep our economy strong and growing.”
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Snowball Express
Monday December 11, 2017
10:00 AM
Help spread the word! The “Walk of Gratitude” is for the families of our fallen heroes! Strikz is once again hosting the Snowball Express on Monday December 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Please arrive by 9:45 AM. The Rotary Club will be bringing hundreds of American flags to be presented along the walk. People are needed to hold the flags as the families pass by. More information can be found
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Ad sales are closing this week on our 2018 Referral and Relocation Guide. Don't miss the opportunity!
We are very excited about this year’s Guide. We will print 10,000 copies of this publication which will go to new residents, businesses, realtors, to name a few. In addition, an online version will be emailed to our business community and be placed on our website and reach over 30,000 people.
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Water Storage Tank to Be Demolished
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The water storage tank on Preston Road with a painting of a raccoon that reads “Frisco High School, Home of the AAAA Softball State Champions 2002” will be torn down.
On Tuesday night, Frisco City Council awarded a bid of $24,300 to Whittaker Lane Contracting to demolish the water tank.
The bid includes the full demolition and site cleanup of the 180,000-gallon water storage tank at Preston and Gary Burns Drive. The storage tank will be demolished within the next 30 days.
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Experience What It's Like to Work in the Business of Sports
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The inaugural Global Sports and Entertainment Business Academy-Dallas (Academy) will be hosted at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX during the summer of 2018.
The Academy at The Star is a two-week non-residential summer program held from June 18-29, 2018 offered to local rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in the field of sports and entertainment business. Accentuated by hands-on, educational learning experiences, students will receive first-hand instruction from world-class faculty, Dallas Cowboys executives and other renowned professionals from across the sports and entertainment industries, including law, technology, management and marketing. Included will be an academic visit to AT&T Stadium, as well as workshops on college admission, career and professional development, leadership and negotiation.
Global Sports and Entertainment Business Academy currently has additional summer programs running at Stanford University and Loyola Marymount University.
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Volunteer Opportunity at DXL Frisco Bowl
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If you are over the age of 14 and capable of running on and off the field while assisting in the lifting of a heavy object, this volunteer opportunity may be for you. The DXL Frisco Bowl will feature a flag that spans the length of the field and volunteers are needed to hold the flag on December 20, 2017. The commitment begins at 3:30 PM. Those that can firmly commit can find more information and sign up
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Frisco Entrepreneurs! Now, This Really
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The Frisco Chamber of Commerce is turning over a large portion of its building to Frisco’s entrepreneurs – all day Monday and every Monday…and any other time that there are not any specific programs scheduled. When we say, “This is your building,” we really mean it now! During those times that there is another event, we will accommodate folks meeting and collaborating in other parts of the building. Need a space to meet…come to the Frisco Chamber and we will find you a seat!
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12/12 Membership 101 at 12:00 Noon - Sponsored by Cotton Patch Cafe. Held at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce
12/12 WEB Monthly Networking Mixer - Evening Holiday Party
12/13 New Resident Packet Stuffing
12/13 Frisco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador's Christmas Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange
12/14 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Jason's Deli
12/15 Senior Service Alliance (SSA) Meeting
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12/14 Get On Track @ 7:16 AM. Presented by SMD Consulting & Accounting, LLC. Breakfast sponsored by Unify Network LLC
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Frisco Chamber of Commerce | (972) 335-9522 | info@friscochamber.com
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