May 19, 2020

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!

Plano Chamber 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 on Mondays and Thursdays as the 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.

Texas Enters Phase II of Reopening Plan Governor Abbott announced Texas is moving into Phase II of reopening at a press conference held yesterday. Testing has increased and the state is tracking positivity rate, as well as hospitalizations and hospital capacity. Childcare services, bowling alleys, bars, and more were among the list of business types that will be allowed to reopen with social distancing and set capacity limits. Learn more by reading our Business Bulletin .

CHAMBER EVENTS & PROGRAMS

LegacyTexas Business Center Closed In accordance with with guidelines on social distancing, the LegacyTexas Business Center will be closed through June 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.

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).

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.    REGISTER HERE

Maximize Your Membership Wednesday, May 20 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Zoom | Free to attend. Registration is required. Are you a prospective member interested in learning about Chamber membership? Register today for this informative and FREE program that will help you understand why now is the right time to invest in your business by being a member of the Plano Chamber .     . REGISTER HERE

Town Hall Featuring Tom Luce Founder and Chairman, Texas 2036 Thursday, May 21 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Zoom | Free to attend. Registration is required. Join us for a Town Hall featuring Tom Luce, Founder and Chairman of Texas 2036 and member of Governor Abbott’s Strike Force to Open Texas. Luce will share information on Texas 2036 and insights into the Strikeforce’s work to safely reopen Texas, including the outlook for the state’s economy, the long-term impact on public education, and more. REGISTER HERE

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. REGISTER HERE

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! REGISTER HERE

Coffee with the City Tuesday, May 26 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Zoom | Chamber Members: Free; Prospective Members: $10. Registration required. Join us to learn more about the City of Plano during Coffee with the City. This session will feature Mayor Pro Tem Rick Smith sharing an update on the city’s responses to COVID-19 and its impact on businesses.  REGISTER HERE

NEWS & UPDATES

Introducing Taking Care of Business Week, May 18 - 24, 2020 The Plano Chamber is excited to celebrate our local business community with Taking Care of Business Week! You can look forward to impactful programming, daily blog posts highlighting local businesses, and videos from familiar faces. As your Chamber, we are dedicated to supporting the Plano business community both today and in the future. Follow us on Facebook to join in on the fun.

Plano Pulse: Meet Misty Hoyt (Photography By Misty) In this episode of Plano Pulse, our guest is Misty Hoyt, owner of Photography By Misty. Listen in to learn Misty's tips for looking your best in a head shot, what it's really like to own a photography business, and the top things that she has done to grow her small business. 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!

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.

PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.planochamber.org

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