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Plano Pulse: Meet Dr. Richard Benson (University of Texas at Dallas)
Hear from President Richard Benson with University of Texas at Dallas as he shares updates with our hosts Michael Lawson (2021 Vice Chair) and Katie Gimenez (Director of Marketing and Communications). You will learn about how UTD has been keeping their students, staff, and faculty safe during the pandemic, their plans for in-person classes in the fall, and how their campus became a major COVID-19 vaccine hub serving North Dallas.
Now there are THREE ways to listen! CLICK HERE to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, CLICK HERE to listen on SoundCloud, or CLICK HERE to listen on Spotify.
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Leadership Plano Information Session on May 19
Join Leadership Plano Board Members and Program Director Carole Greisdorf for the next Leadership Plano Information Session on May 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. All of your questions about the program and about applying for Class 38 will be answered. CLICK HERE to register. The link will be sent out the morning of the session.
Application forms for Class 38 are available HERE. Completed applications and reference forms are due on June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Tuition for the program is $1,350 for Chamber members (or sponsored employees of Chamber member businesses) and $1,500 for non-members. Leadership Plano will expand your knowledge about the community, sharpen your leadership skills, and strengthen your personal network.
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Restaurants, Bars, Caterers, and More: Apply for the SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. Learn more HERE.
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Your Next Customer is Listening! Promote Your Business on Plano Pulse
Plano Pulse is the Plano Chamber podcast keeping our members and the community in touch with the heartbeat of local business. New episodes highlighting local business leaders and vital business issues are released twice monthly on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Sponsorships are available now for 2021-2022 at the Presenting and Episode levels. Don't wait! Secure your sponsorship today! CLICK HERE for information and contact Katie Gimenez to reserve your sponsorship.
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You're Invited! Show Support at an Upcoming Ribbon Cutting
Join us in welcoming and celebrating local businesses by attending an upcoming ribbon cutting!
Interested in scheduling your own ribbon cutting? Please contact Kathy Marcum for more information.
Thursday, June 3 | 10:00 a.m. | 5085 W. Park Blvd. Ste. 700 | Plano, TX 75093
Thursday, June 3 | 4:30 p.m. | 1708 Coit Rd., Ste. 150 | Plano, TX 75075
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CHAMBER EVENTS & PROGRAMS |
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Public Policy Committee
Wednesday, May 19 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Zoom | FREE to attend. Registration is Required.
Join our Public Policy Committee in their tireless work to identify the issues of highest priority to our business community and to act on their behalf. As the voice of the Plano business community, legislation that affects regional business is our top concern. Chamber advocacy programs and events provide unique opportunities to network with local, state, and national elected officials.
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Maximize Your Membership
Wednesday, May 19 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Zoom | FREE to attend. Registration is Required.
Are you ready to get THE MOST out of your Chamber membership? Are you interested in finding out more about what happens at the Plano Chamber? Register today for this interactive and FREE program that will bring together new and prospective members. Meet your Chamber staff and dive deeper into the benefits of membership.
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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!
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Candidate Forum | City Council Run-Off for Place 4 & 7
Thursday, May 20 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Zoom
FREE to attend. Registration is required.
Join us for a candidate forum featuring the candidates for Plano City Council.
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ONE Plano
Monday, May 24 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Zoom Members: FREE | Prospective Members: $10
Join this interactive discussion to learn the best practices for launching and growing your major gifts program. We will walk through the steps of evaluating your donor base, creating donor plans, and measuring your success. Following the session, you will have practical strategies for engaging your board, serving your donors’ interest, and exceeding your fundraising expectations.
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Success In Business
Wednesday, May 26 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Zoom | Members: FREE | Prospective Members: $10
Join us as we discuss how we naturally engage in sales-related behaviors to accomplish business and personal goals. Common fear-based barriers can appeal to our emotional comfort zone yet undermine our ability to pursue and achieve desired goals, regardless of our knowledge base and skills. These findings are based on over forty years of scientific team research across work settings and have broad-range applications.
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Power Networking
Thursday, June 3 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Zoom Members: FREE | Prospective Members: $10
Expand your network and build new business relationships at Virtual Power Networking. This twist on networking, with structured breakout rooms on Zoom, will virtually put you face-to-face with dozens of local business professionals. Make connections and make them count!
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COVID-19 RESOURCES & UPDATES |
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Prosperity Bank Business Center Hours
The health and safety of our members, staff and visitors is the most important thing to the Plano Chamber of Commerce. The Prosperity Bank Business Center is open by appointment only. Appointments with staff are also available by appointment and must be made in advance.
Business Center hours are currently Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. COVID protocols will remain in place until further notice, however we are pleased to announce that the Large Conference Room can accommodate up to 26 attendees plus two speakers with three-foot social distancing in a classroom setting.
Members may request an appointment by filling out the forms on our website. We ask that you do not arrive prior to your scheduled appointment to allow for sanitizing.
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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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Plano Business Hub
The Plano Business Hub is a public Facebook group designed to bring 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, community events, and offers from local restaurants, retailers, and other businesses. CLICK HERE to join and be sure to invite your friends!
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PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.planochamber.org
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