COVID-19 Business Resources
As our business community responds to the spread of COVID-19, the Plano Chamber of Commerce has pulled together a list of resources to provide support to organizational leaders and small business owners.
CLICK HERE
to read more.
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Daily Business Bulletin
In order to keep you informed on the evolving impact of COVID-19 on our local community, the Plano Chamber will be publishing updates every weekday as the Daily Business Bulletin. We will share the top news items that you need to read to stay up-to-date on important health, community, and business issues as they develop.
CLICK HERE
to read more.
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Plano Business Hub
The Plano Chamber recently launched Plano Business Hub, a Facebook group that brings together the community in support of local businesses. In addition to sharing pertinent business resources, group members can plug in to the local business community and be the first to hear about special deals, innovative services, online shopping opportunities, and offers from local restaurants.
CLICK HERE
to join and invite your friends to help us spread the word!
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Eat Local and Support Plano Restaurants
Many restaurants are still open for take-out, delivery, and curbside pick up. Though we are social distancing and self-quarantining our families, we still urge our community to take advantage of these offers and support our local restaurants.
CLICK HERE
to view Visit Plano's list of local restaurant offerings.
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CHAMBER EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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LegacyTexas Business Center Closed
In accordance with with guidelines on social distancing, the LegacyTexas Business Center will be closed through May 1st. We look forward to re-opening our doors when it is safe to do so and will continue to be in touch to communicate any changes in dates.
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Stay Up to Date on the Latest Events!
While we are hard at work to keep our members informed of upcoming events, some virtual events may be added to the calendar with shorter notice than normal. Be sure to stay up to date by checking our
Events Calendar and by
updating your communication preferences to subscribe to the appropriate mailing lists for your needs (be sure to use the email address linked to your Chamber membership).
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Join Us Friday Mornings for Virtual Business Interchange!
Friday Mornings | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Zoom | FREE to attend
We may be social distancing, but we won't stop networking... virtually! Local professionals and small business owners are invited to join us for our weekly Business Interchange meetings, hosted on Zoom each Friday morning from 7:30 AM until approximately 9 AM. Attendees will be called on in turn by our hosts to give 30 second commercials promoting their business, offering shout-outs to other businesses, and sharing resources.
Email
Julie Gaona to be added to the mailing list for weekly Business Interchange emails.
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Let's Talk About It
Tuesday Afternoons | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Zoom | FREE to attend
Pour your afternoon pick me up, press pause on those emails, and zoom onto a chat with the Chamber staff and your fellow members. Let’s talk about some positives, the challenges, and how we are pivoting through this. The best way through this is together.
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Let's Do It Together
Thursday Afternoons | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Zoom | FREE to attend
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a guided tutorial of your membership benefits and tools, led by Chamber staff. New content is highlighted each week.
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How to Succeed at Selling Remotely
Featuring Suzette Patterson
Thursday, April 23 | 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Zoom | Free to attend. Registration is required.
Developing your technique for remote selling is vital to your business. This presentation fr
om Suzette Patterson (Principal, STAR - Performance Group, Inc.)
will guide you through social selling, modifying your connect questions, and the behaviors, attitude and techniques that make up the Sandler Success Triangle.
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Resources for Job Seekers
The Plano Chamber is dedicated to helping connect outstanding local talent with our local business community to support businesses who are expanding their hiring during the COVID-19 outbreak and to provide new opportunities to those who have lost their jobs or are furloughed.
CLICK HERE to view a list of local businesses that are hiring, as well as other resources.
Does your business have multiple, immediate hire positions available? Contact
Kathy Marcum to be added to the list.
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Who's In The Mood for a Picnic?
Grab your picnic blankets, Plano! The Plano Picnic at Home Great American Takeout is TODAY! Order a takeout meal, throw down a blanket (in the living room, the dining room, the kitchen, front yard, the backyard, or wherever) and post a picture of your home picnic with the hashtag #
TheGreatAmericanTakeout
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Be sure to share your post in the
Plano Business Hub
and show our Plano restaurants some love!
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Health & Wellness Resources
Your health and wellness is more important than ever as we face both a pandemic and the stresses that come with major changes to our lifestyle. Our Plano Chamber member businesses are offering a variety of services to keep you health in mind, body, and soul.
CLICK HERE to view a list of local businesses that are providing healthcare, wellness services, and supplies.
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Plano Pulse: Meet Lynda and Jim McDevitt (Corner Wines)
In this episode of Plano Pulse, you will hear from Plano's favorite wine experts - Lynda and Jim McDevitt, owners of Corner Wines. Tune in to hear their tips for budding wine enthusiasts, to learn more about their global wine adventures, and to pick up some new wine lingo to impress your friends.
Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor,
WORKSUITES
.
Two ways to listen!
CLICK HERE to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or
CLICK HERE to listen on SoundCloud.
Plano Pulse is currently on pause while our Chamber office is closed, Please enjoy this throwback episode, in case you missed it!
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PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.planochamber.org
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