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April 17, 2018
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Don't Miss It
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In the Know
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Talk Taxes at Plano Town Hall on April 19
For the first time ever, Plano Town Hall brings together Plano Independent School District (PISD) and City of Plano to answer your questions about property taxes.
Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, City Manager Bruce Glasscock, Budget and Research Director Karen Rhodes-Whitley, and PISD Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Randy McDowell are on the panel.
Come in person to Plano Municipal Center or watch the discussion on Facebook Live on Thursday, April 19, 7-8 p.m. Submit questions at 888-409-5380 or post to
Facebook
or
Twitter
with hashtag #PlanoTownHall.
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Smart Business Tips
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5 TED Talks That Are An Instant
Dose of Optimism
Optimism can be
hard to maintain these days.
But here's the thing: no matter how dark the world looks (and as
Bill Gates recently pointed out
, there's a lot more light and progress out there than you see on the news), you still control your outlook. Optimism isn't a function of the world. It's a function of your attitude.
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Notes from the Chamber
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Making a Difference | Ambassador Service Project
The Plano Chamber Ambassadors had a blast taking on a service project at Heritage Farmstead Museum!
CLICK HERE to visit the Chamber Buzz blog and read more about how their service helped make a difference for one of our Chamber member nonprofits!
Primary Runoff Election - Early Voting Begins Soon!
Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Election is just around the corner, from Monday, May 14 - Friday, May 18. Election Day will be Tuesday, May 22. Please note that in order to vote in the Primary Runoff Election, you must have voted in the Primary Election. Learn more about the candidates, view sample ballots, and locate Early Voting Polling Locations
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Benefits of Membership
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Put Some "Spring" in Your Online Presence!
Boost your visibil
ity online by upgrading to the
Enhanced Online Membership Listing
. This package includes a direct link to your website, the ability to expand your company information, and the opportunity to post your logo, photos, videos, and much more! Please contact us for more information
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Upcoming Events
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Weekly early-morning networking worth getting up for! Sponsored by FedEx Office.
Friday, April 20 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
This enhanced orientation helps 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.
Wednesday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Discover what tools you need for successful implementation of your company's IT strategies from Bob Kehr, Chief Technical Officer of Kehr Technologies.
CLICK HERE
to register. Registration Deadline: Monday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Join us at our next installment of Technically Speaking presenting OneDrive for Business, a Cloud store, sync, and share service that delivers deep, native integration with Office 365. Learn from Kumar Nandigam, President of TekPros, and the Microsoft training team about exciting tools and developments.
CLICK HERE
to register.
Thursday, April 26 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Weekly early-morning networking worth getting up for! Sponsored by FedEx Office.
Friday, April 27 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
The ONE (Organization for Nonprofit Engagement) Plano lunch serves as a resource to our nonprofit community while providing an opportunity for peer to peer growth and improvement.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this event open to nonprofit representatives.
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
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Mark Your Calendar
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Join the Young Professionals of Plano and give back to your community during the Love Where You Live Clean-up Day! The City of Plano provides all the materials - all you need to provide is yourself.
CLICK HERE
to sign up and join the YPP clean-up crew!
Saturday, April 28 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Collin Creek Church
Count connections, not calories during the YPP Live After 5 at Legacy Hall! Explore Legacy West's unique food hall and its many tasty options with fellow young professionals, ages 25-40.
CLICK HERE
to RSVP you and your fellow young professionals under 40.
Tuesday, May 1 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Legacy Hall
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.
Wednesday, May 2 | 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Are you looking for an opportunity for community involvement, to learn more about the Plano Chamber of Commerce, gain additional exposure for your business, and have a lot of fun? Become a Plano Chamber Ambassador! The first step is attending the Ambassador Focus Forum.
Friday, May 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Join us for a great day of golf at The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Hills Course. This beautiful top ranked course will serve as the perfect setting for a day of building connections and friendly tournament play.
CLICK HERE to register your foursome or as an individual.
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 27 and is based on availability.
Monday, May 7 | 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Hills
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Ribbon Cutting
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Tuesday, April 17 | 4:30 p.m. | 1212 E. 14th St. | Plano, TX 75074
Thursday, April 19 | 4:30 p.m. | 2101 Waterview Pkwy. | Richardson, TX 75080
Tuesday, April 24 | 10:00 a.m. | 2121 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Ste. 100| Plano, TX 75023
Thursday, April 26 | 10:00 a.m. | 8442 Parkwood Blvd.| Plano, TX 75024
Thursday, April 26 | 4:30 p.m. | 2100 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 152 | Plano, TX 75093
Tuesday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. | 5830 Granite Pkwy., Ste. 950 | Plano, TX 75024
Thursday, May 3 | 4:30 p.m. | 1820 Coit Rd., Ste. 120 | Plano, TX 75075
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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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