Early Voting for Runoff Election
The June 2017 Runoff Election will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017. The election will elect a candidate to fill Place 6 on the City Council. Bobby Roberti and Brian Livingston are the two candidates that had the highest percentage of votes in the May 6, 2017 General Election but neither candidate won 50% plus one vote.
Early voting begins Tuesday, May 30 and runs through Tuesday, June 6, 2017. More information can be found
HERE.
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The Frisco Chamber of Commerce Newsletter is delivered to your inbox every other week! We will keep you informed (and hopefully entertained) daily on social media!
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Listen Live on Wednesdays
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
New Replay Times:
Wednesday 5 PM,
Thursday 11 PM,
Friday 5 AM,
Saturday 8 AM,
Sunday 1 PM,
Monday 4 AM,
Tuesday 2 PM
KVGIRadio.com, the KVGI mobile app. Find past shows on our
website.
Many of our Frisco Chamber of Commerce members host shows on KVGI Radio. See the schedule
HERE.
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Leadership Frisco Applications Due
The Leadership Frisco Advisory Council will accept applications in Spring 2017 for the 2017-2018 year for Leadership Frisco Class XXI. Leadership Frisco is a nine-month community leadership program sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to develop 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.
Class XXI will start in September 2017. Please download and follow the detailed
Application Instructions prior to filling out the
2017-2018 Leadership Frisco Application. Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM on June 9, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted.
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State of the City Luncheon and Leadership Frisco Class XX Graduation.
Please join the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and newly elected Mayor Jeff Cheney at the 2017 State of the City Luncheon. Mayor Jeff Cheney will deliver his State of the City Address on June 21, 2017. In an effort of transparency, the Mayor's address will lay out his 100 Day Plan to deliver on commitments and critical objectives outlined during the campaign. Mayor Cheney is eager to move Frisco towards this vision. These 100 days will be an exciting time of positive change for Frisco and for our residents. Mayor Cheney wants everyone to know his 100 Day Plan and what they can expect from him. More information and registration HERE.
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YEA! Commencement
Twenty four middle and high school students from Collin and Denton County received CEO status on May 23, 2017, at the 2017 Frisco Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Commencement.
After months of hard work, this year's Frisco Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Tony Felkerawarded the class their diplomas, alongside the program's directors, Kevin Thompson, Keith Britton, Brett Larson, Alan Mesches, and Peter Burns.
"This is a very unique program, where kids can actually launch real businesses or social movements," said Kevin Thompson, Program Instructor. This year's enterprises range from SIINNO, a safety and technology industry company dedicated to creating technological devices that can help blind and visually impaired individuals travel safely to Untangled, a company that creates and sells disposable hair pads that remove hair from your hairbrush after you use it.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking nine-month program that guides students in grades 6-12 through the process of starting a real business, including business plan development, pitching to an investor panel, obtaining funding, launching the venture, managing media campaigns, e-commerce and web development, sales events, and trade shows. Students, ages 11 to 18, are taught to recognize the power of their ideas, and to develop the skills necessary to turn those ideas into meaningful enterprises. Applications for the 2017-2018 YEA! Program can be found HERE.
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Frisco Bowl Announced
The newly created Frisco Bowl, formerly the Miami Beach Bowl, will be played at Toyota Stadium. This year's game will be held December 20, 2017 and aired on ESPN.
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Trustees Name Dr. Mike Waldrip Lone Finalist for Superintendent Position
Frisco ISD trustees named Dr. Mike Waldrip lone finalist for the District's superintendent vacancy in a specially called meeting. Dr. Waldrip, current superintendent of Coppell ISD, is expected to assume the duties of FISD superintendent sometime after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period.
Dr. Waldrip succeeds Dr. Jeremy Lyon, who is set to retire in June after more than four years as FISD superintendent and 31 years in public education. The selection of Dr. Waldrip as lone finalist concludes a two-month search for Dr. Lyon's replacement. With the assistance of Jenny Preston Consulting, the Board garnered public input from community members as well as FISD staff to develop a wish list of qualities the District desired in a new superintendent.
During the almost 60-day process, applications were received from across the country.
Read More...
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Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Please join us for the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:30 AM in the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Event Room. We will be discussing the wrap up of the Legislative Session.
All Chamber members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Learn, Earn, and Return
Join us every Friday at 8:00 AM in the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Event Room for the Frisco Entrepreneur Speaker Series. Hear from local entrepreneurs each week! We know you are busy! We won't keep you long; however, you are more than welcome to stay and network!
Registration is not required, but appreciated!
Upcoming Speakers:
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June is Immigrant Heritage Month. The goal of the Immigrant Journey Awards Gala is to honor and celebrate immigrants whose achievements will serve as a role model and an inspiration to all who reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, regardless of their land of birth. The program also raises scholarship funds for immigrant or first generation American high school students. The 2017 scholarship recipients will be recognized at the ceremony.
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Stonebriar Centre Pop Up Summer Market
Vendors have the opportunity to display and sell products at Stonebriar Centre's Pop Up Summer Market. Find a vendor application
HERE.For additional information, contact
Careen Plummer.
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5/26
Frisco Entrepreneur Speaker Series Learn, Earn & Return. Guest Speaker Sean Duncan
6/01 Business After Hours - 5:30 PM - Sponsored by PointBank
6/02 Frisco Entrepreneur Speaker Series Learn, Earn & Return - Guest Speaker Joshua Futrell
6/06 Team B2B Referral Partners - Advanced Networking Group and Referral Team
6/08 Frisco Young Professionals (Ages 21-40): Team Social at Dave & Buster's
6/08
Get On Track @ 7:16 AM -
Presented by SMD Consulting & Accounting, LLC.
6/09 Frisco Entrepreneur Speaker Series Learn, Earn & Return
- Guest Speaker Rodrigo Martineli
6/12 June 2017 Membership 101. Sponsored by Cotton Patch Cafe
6/13 WEB Monthly Networking Mixer
6/14 New Resident Packet Stuffing - Volunteer!
Details on Frisco Chamber of Commerce Events
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Frisco Rotary Farmers Market
The Frisco Rotary Farmers Market meets every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (or sell out). The Farmers Market is located in the parking lot behind the Frisco Chamber of Commerce.
Open May through October 21, 2017.
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