For this installment of Plano Pulse, our hosts Kelle Marsalis, President & CEO, and Lissa Smith, Chair of the Board, sit down with Shannah Hayley and Steve Stoler who have led City of Plano's communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in to hear their tips on how they cut through the information overload to the most important news, how the City established and staffed a call center and live web chat in two weeks with existing technology, and how they find the bright spots during challenging times.

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The health and safety of our members, staff and visitors is the most important thing to the Plano Chamber of Commerce. Due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases and guidelines from the State of Texas, the Plano Chamber of Commerce will remain closed to the public until further notice. Our members can expect to continue receiving the same relevant programming and excellent customer service as we all navigate the pandemic together. Please reach out to the Chamber staff if you have any questions.

On July 24^th 2020, with masks and all, representatives of the Women’s Division Board, the Plano Chamber Board, and the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation, presented the inaugural Women’s Division Education Scholarship to Neema Mwithiga. Neema is working on her Bachelor of Science in Finance at UT Dallas, carrying a 3.73 GPA, and is on track to graduate in the spring of 2021. 

Leadership Plano continues to play an essential role in developing and inspiring North Texas current and future leaders. While we have made the difficult decision to postpone Class 38 to the fall of 2021 due to concerns with coronavirus, we are taking this opportunity to make adjustments to our signature program and develop additional programming for our alumni. We need your Support more than ever! CLICK HERE to make a donation.

Plano Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Board of Directors. This amazing group of business and community leaders is composed of directors and advisory directors that serve to provide leadership and guidance for the organization. Board terms begin in January 2021. CLICK HERE for the application. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, August 21.

Each event in this four-part series will explore a new topic vital to the continued success of your organization.

Tuesday, August 25 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Take the next steps to increase your community involvement. Learn what it takes to be an effective board member and interact with local nonprofits who are ready to welcome young professionals to their board of directors.

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 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!

In order to keep you informed on the evolving impact of COVID-19 on our local community, the Plano Chamber publishes regular updates as the Business Bulletin. We 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.