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June 20, 2017
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Dust Off Your Awards Shelf!
Applications are now open for the 2017 Environmental Community Awards (ECA). The awards recognize environmental leadership and achievement by honoring businesses, nonprofits, schools, and individuals with the Environmental Star of Excellence. Applications are due by Tuesday, August 1 at 5 p.m.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of categories and criteria.
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Smart Business Tips
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Are You Exceptionally Likable?
9 Reasons People Decide They Like You
No one has enough
friends. And if that's not reason enough to be likable, we tend to do business and build professional and
relationships with people we like. We're instinctively drawn to people who are modest, agreeable, polite, kind... in short, to people who are genuinely likable.
How do people decide whether they like you, especially once they've gotten to know you a little better?
The answer often lies in what
likable people
don't do.
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Notes from the Chamber
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Do You Know Someone Who is the Best of Plano?
The Plano Chamber is accepting nominations for Best of Plano 2017! Submit a brief online application no later than Friday, July 21 for consideration. Awards recognize Community Partners, Small Business Persons, Corporate Citizens, Business Executives, and more! CLICK HERE to find the fillable forms.
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Benefits of Membership
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Drive Traffic to Your Business with Member-to-Member Discounts & Hot Deals
Did you know that as a Plano Chamber member you can promote your company by offering discounts through our website? Discounts can be
member-to-member only or
hot deals available to the public. What could be better than that? Redeeming the discounts! Post your deals today through your member portal.
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Upcoming Events
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Weekly early-morning networking worth getting up for! Sponsored by Your Biz Rules. Breakfast provided by Cookies By Design.
June 23 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
The City of Plano will be proposing a revision to the current Food Code and would like to hear from our industry members before any changes are made! Join us as the City of Plano presents the proposed changes and holds a Q&A session with the Environmental Health Division.
CLICK HERE for more information on this free program.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 23.
June 26 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
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Mark Your Calendar
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Join fellow young professionals, ages 25-40, to kick back and relax after work at one of Legacy West's newest hot spots, Earls Kitchen + Bar.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register online.
June 27 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Earls Kitchen + Bar Legacy West
Maximize Your Membership
This enhanced orientation is designed to help new, prospective, and existing members learn how to utilize their memberships for maximum effectiveness. Don't miss the chance to meet your Plano Chamber staff, connect with local and professional business leaders, and learn about cost-effective marketing opportunities.
CLICK HERE to register.
June 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |Plano Chamber of Commerce
Success In Business: Ready. Set. Grow.
Learn how Sherry Muldoon, owner of Dream Focus Studio, took a handful of clients and doubled them. Create powerful systems that will keep your clients coming back for more and referring everyone they know - even if your industry is saturated.
CLICK HERE to register.
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m.
June 28 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Plano First Quarterly Luncheon
Join us for the latest installment of the Plano First Quarterly Luncheon Series, featuring Kim Fitzsimmons - U.S. President of Merchant Services for JPMorgan Chase. Tables, individual tickets, and a limited number of Premium Tickets (which include entry into the pre-event Meet & Greet) are still available.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register you and your colleagues today!
June 29 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Marriott Dallas/Plano at Legacy Town Center
Business Interchange
Weekly early-morning networking worth getting up for! Sponsored by The Plano Rotary Club. Breakfast provided by The Plano Rotary Club.
June 30 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
ONE Plano - Nonprofit Lunch
Open exclusively for representatives of nonprofit organizations, discover how to address donor retention and fatigue from Carol Schauer, Vice President of Development for Children's Medical Center.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register online.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m.
June 30 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Public Policy Committee Meeting
Are you interested in public affairs and learning more about issues that affect Plano and Collin County? Join the Public Policy Committee for our monthly meeting as we work with all levels of government, local businesses, and partner organizations to confront challenges and address leading issues.
PLEASE NOTE: This month's Public Policy meeting will be held on Thursday, instead of Wednesday.
July 6 | 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours (BAH)
Join the Plano Chamber for our first-ever Business After Hours Summer Showcase, a special event highlighting five host businesses. Enjoy light bites and make new connections.
CLICK HERE for more information and to get your name on the guest list.
July 6 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
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Ribbon Cuttings
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June 22 | 4:30 p.m. | 2840 Dallas Pkwy. | Plano, TX 75093
June 27 | 10:00 a.m. | 1225 Coit Rd. | Plano, TX 75075
June 27 | 4:30 p.m. | 4501 Tradition Tr. | Plano, TX 75093
June 29 | 4:30 p.m. | 2949 W. 15th St. | Plano, TX 75025
July 6 | 4:30 p.m. | 5072 W Plano Pkwy., Ste. 260 | Plano, TX 75093
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The Plano Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing business development, and
economic growth of the community through advocacy, education, innovation, and collaboration.
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