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May 1, 2018
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Contact Us: 972.424.7547 | planochamber.org | [email protected] | Like Us  |
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In the Know
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Head over to Plano AsiaFest at Haggard Park (901 E. 15th St.) on Saturday, May 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to enjoy live music from a variety of indigenous instruments, a fashion show featuring traditional costumes, and martial arts demonstrations. Explore the cultural and fine art booths. Visit the food court for a tasty tour of culinary delights and bring the children along to enjoy fun activities.
Admission is free and underwritten by the City of Plano's Cultural Affairs Grant Program. Find details at asianamericanheritage.org.
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Smart Business Tips
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4 Impressive Ways Great Leaders Handle Their Mistakes
What are you modeling to those around you when you make a mistake? Your team will be watching, and what they see will affect their relationship with you, so it's important to get it right. Here are four simple but impressive ways to demonstrate great leadership when you make a mistake:
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Notes from the Chamber
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Leadership Plano Accepting Applications
Applications forms for Leadership Plano Class 36 are now available online at
leadershipplano.org. The deadline to submit your application forms, application fee, and recommendation letter is
Friday, June 15. Questions? Contact
Carole Greisdorf, Leadership Plano Program Director.
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.
CLICK HERE to view sample ballots and locate Early Voting and Election Day Polling Locations. Watch videos for each of the Plano candidates in the run-off
HERE and explore employer resources to help navigate your business' advocacy.
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Benefits of Membership
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Seeking Summer Interns? Let Us Help!
Are you looking to fill summer positions at your company? Post your job and internship openings on the
Plano Chamber Job Board
! Log in to your online
Member Portal
to get started. Step-by-step instructions are available under the Resources tab.
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Upcoming Events
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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
Weekly early-morning networking worth getting up for! Sponsored by FedEx Office.
Friday, May 4 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 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.
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Mark Your Calendar
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Weekly early-morning networking worth getting up for! Sponsored by FedEx Office.
Friday, May 11 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Plano Chamber of Commerce
Don't get too antsy! Join us for Business After Hours at Hirsch's Specialty Meats. Gary Hirsch will provide picnic-inspired meats and sides for you to snack while connecting with new friends. We'll bring the napkins, you bring the business cards.
CLICK HERE to register today!
Monday, May 14 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Hirsch's Specialty Meats
Join us for our second installment of the Women's Division Executive Speaker Series, a quarterly focus at our luncheon that connects corporate leaders with the local business community.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this opportunity.
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Gleneagles Country Club
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Ribbon Cutting
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Tuesday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. | 5830 Granite Pkwy., Ste. 950 | Plano, TX 75024
Thursday, May 3 | 10:00 a.m. | 2129 W. Parker Rd., Ste. 306 | Plano, TX 75023
Thursday, May 3 | 4:30 p.m. | 1820 Coit Rd., Ste. 120 | Plano, TX 75075
Friday, May 4 | 12:00 p.m. |
7161 Bishop Rd., Ste. G3
| Plano, TX 75024
Tuesday, May 8 | 4:30 p.m. | 621 E. Central Pkwy.
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Plano, TX 75074
Thursday, May 10 | 10:00 a.m. | 2301 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 290
| Plano, TX 75075
Tuesday, May 15 | 4:30 p.m. | 6817 K Ave., Ste. 104
| Plano, TX 75074
Thursday, May 17 | 4:30 p.m. | 7800 Windrose Ave.
| Plano, TX 75024
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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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