December 1, 2020
NEWS & UPDATES
Plano Pulse: Meet Asha Scott (Divas Build Futures)

Asha Scott is the founder and owner of Divas Build Futures, an organization focused on the empowerment and motivation of young girls and young women ages 10-25. Our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Lissa Smith (Chair of the Board), sat down with Asha to learn more about how she's making a difference with young women in our community, what inspired her to start Divas Build Futures, and what she thinks are the biggest challenges facing young women today.

Now there's THREE ways to listen! CLICK HERE to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, CLICK HERE to listen on SoundCloud, or CLICK HERE to listen on Spotify.
Invest with the Plano Chamber and Grow Your Business!
Expand your business reach and show your support for the community by sponsoring a Plano Chamber program or event. We have opportunities to reach every audience and fit every budget. Sponsorships start below $100. Lock in your 2021 plans or take advantage of immediate opportunities. Learn more HERE.
Business Center Holiday Hours
The health and safety of our members, staff and visitors is the most important thing to the Plano Chamber of Commerce. Our office will remain closed until further notice, but appointments with staff members may be scheduled in advance by phone or email.

The Prosperity Bank Business Center is now open by appointment only. Business Center hours are currently set for Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for individuals and groups with less than 9 attendees.

Holiday Hours

The Prosperity Bank Business Center will be closed through Friday, December 4th. We will start reservations again on Monday, December 7th.

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 or details about safety protocols, please reach out to the Chamber staff.
CHAMBER EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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!
Women's Division Virtually Speaking
Intentional Success - 5 Ways To Get Focused, Disciplined, and Overcome Obstacles

Wednesday, December 9 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zoom | Members: $10 | Prospective Members: $15 Registration is required.

Learn the importance of setting goals in the 7 most crucial areas of life. You’ll get a 5 step strategy for achieving any goal, and learn how to develop a schedule that sets you up for success. It’s time to dream bigger, develop a game plan, overcome today’s biggest challenges, and prepare for the life you were born to live! 
Best of Plano 2020
Live From North Texas Performing Arts, it’s Best of Plano!

Wednesday, December 9 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Live Streaming from the North Texas Performing Arts

The Plano Chamber of Commerce and Signature Sponsor Medical City Plano invite you to join us virtually for an unforgettable and inspirational evening honoring the best and brightest business and community leaders of 2020. Tune in as we celebrate while broadcasting live from North Texas Performing Arts and honor an outstanding line-up of award recipients, including Citizen of the Year - Jeri Chambers, Small Business Person of the Year - Carol Davis with Crave Popcorn, ATHENA Award recipient - Nancy Humphrey, and more!
Maximize Your Membership

Wednesday, December 16 | 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 members and prospective members. Meet your Chamber staff and dive deeper into the benefits of membership.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
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.
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!