In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with Jason Isham, Director of Integrated Behavioral Health for Children’s Health, to learn more about the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and teens. Join our hosts, Katie Gimenez (Director of Marketing and Communications) and Emily Zoog (2021 Chair-Elect of the Board), as they learn about the current state of adolescent mental health in Texas, school-based TeleBehavioral health programs, and Jason's advice for parents in regards to their children's mental heatlh.

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.

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.

Contact us for further information.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that it is accepting applications for its new Community Navigator Pilot Program. This new initiative, established by the American Rescue Plan, will leverage a community navigator approach to reach our nation’s smallest businesses, with a priority focus on those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as women and veterans. SBA will accept applications through July 12, 2021, and anticipates making award decisions by August 2021. CLICK HERE for additional information.

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. 

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.

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CARD, Center for Autism Research & Development

Autoscope European Car Care

Goodwill Industries

Athletico Physical Therapy

Thursday, June 3 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Zoom Members: FREE | Prospective Members: $10 

Weekly early morning networking event worth getting up for! Bring your 30 second commercial, plenty of business cards, and a smile to this event. Registration is required and opens the Monday before, so don’t forget to check our events calendar! 

You are the future leaders of our business community! Join us in our virtual conference to learn how to maximize professional and personal growth with the current leaders of business community. We will use this summit to focus on community engagement, professional development, and networking!

Wednesday, June 9 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. | Zoom Members: $15 | Prospective Members: $20 Registration is required. 

Weekly early morning networking event worth getting up for! Bring your 30 second commercial, plenty of business cards, and a smile to this event. Registration is required and opens the Monday before, so don’t forget to check our events calendar! 

Wednesday, June 16 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

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.

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.

For additional questions, please reach out to the Chamber staff.

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.

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!