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Monday, May 16, 2022

Plano Chamber Launches Plano United Business

PLANO CHAMBER LAUNCHES PLANO UNITED BUSINESS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF COLLIN COUNTY MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES Plano, TX - May 18, 2022 - The Plano Chamber has launched its newest program, Plano United Business (PUB), a 2-year mentorship program for minority-owned small businesses located in Collin County. This comprehensive program provides opportunities for growth through membership, education, mentorship, and relationship-building. PUB was created through the Plano Chamber’s strategic planning process,

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Local Profile: The Plano Chamber’s Strategy To Engage Local Business In 2022

For 76 years, the Plano Chamber of Commerce has dedicated its efforts and resources to serving and supporting the local business community. Today, it continues to provide bold and visionary leadership for the Plano region by focusing on people: People who run companies, people who lead education and people who make the city thrive. Two years have passed since COVID-19 turned the local business community on its head, forcing business owners and professionals at all levels to adapt and innovate to

Friday, April 22, 2022

Applications Open for Leadership Plano Class 39

Applications Open for Leadership Plano Class 39 Plano, TX - April 22, 2022 - The Plano Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Plano are pleased to announce that applications for Leadership Plano’s Class 39 are now being accepted. Leadership Plano is seeking individuals who are committed to community service and are interested in strengthening their leadership skills and knowledge of the community. Spanning nine months from September through May, the Leadership Plano program includes an opening retreat

Friday, March 18, 2022

Plano Chamber of Commerce Elects First Black Woman to Lead Women's Division

From NBC 5, Watch the story here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/plano-chamber-of-commerce-elects-first-black-woman-to-womens-division/2914097/ Cheryl Jackson has been elected the first Black woman to lead the women’s division of the Plano Chamber of Commerce in their 50-year history. Jackson has been a community name for years as the founder of the nonprofit Minnie’s Food Pantry. She’s been a member of the Plano Chamber for the last 13 years. While her nonprofit has met the need of so many families

Friday, March 18, 2022

Plano Chamber helps Mayor Muns Kick Off 2022 Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program

The Plano Chamber of Commerce helped Mayor John Muns kick off his 2022 Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program last month at Coffee with the Mayor. A panel of business owners and former and current high school interns joined the Mayor to talk about the program's impact and importance for our community. Combining Plano's vibrant business community with a nationally-recognized school district, the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program is a paid, summer high school internship program designed to connect

Friday, March 18, 2022

Plano retailers expect to continue ‘tech and mortar’ balance in 2022

Read the Community Impact article here. Downtown Plano boutique Lyla’s Clothing, Décor & More did not have a significant online presence when businesses closed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.Once a website was set up, Lyla’s owner Meagan Wauters said the page brought in nearly 50% of her revenues before people started feeling comfortable shopping in person again. And while that in-person traffic is now even better than it was before the pandemic, she said e-commerce still makes

Friday, January 28, 2022

Plano Mayor John Muns to Present First State of the City at 2022 Plano Chamber Annual Meeting

PLANO, TX - January 28, 2022 – Plano Mayor John B. Muns will present his first State of the City address since his election in conjunction with the Plano Chamber Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, February 3. Presented as a joint effort between the Plano Chamber of Commerce, City of Plano, and Plano Independent School District, this virtual event is an example of the collaborative relationships that strengthen our community. Since taking office in May 2021, Mayor John Muns has been a

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Hilti named One of the Best Places to Work

Contact: Farren Bennett, Corporate Communications farren.bennett@hilti.com, M: 469-910-1176 Hilti North America Honored as One of the Best Places to Work in Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards PLANO, Texas – Jan. 12, 2022 – Hilti North America, with headquarters in Plano, has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2022. Hilti is ranked No. 35 in the large employer category which includes America’s employers of 1,000 or more people. This is

Monday, December 20, 2021

Jean Callison Receives Top Honors at Plano Chamber’s 2021 Best of Plano Event

Jean Callison Receives Top Honors at Plano Chamber’s 2021 Best of Plano Event Plano, TX - December 20, 2021 - The Plano Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Best of Plano honorees with an awards ceremony on Thursday, December 9, 2021 held at North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) Plano. The hybrid event hosted award recipients, their guests, and sponsors in person at NTPA Plano with an at-home audience tuning into the livestream hosted on the Plano Chamber’s YouTube channel. Sponsored by Medical City Plano,

Monday, August 16, 2021

Leadership Plano Selects Class 38 Participants

LEADERSHIP PLANO SELECTS CLASS 38 PARTICIPANTSPlano, TX – August 16, 2021 – The Plano Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Plano Board of Directors are pleased to announce the 36 members of Leadership Plano Class 38. The roster of community leaders includes civic and community-focused, forward-thinking individuals who are committed to the continued growth and improvement of Plano. Leadership Plano has helped to develop the leadership skills of many civic leaders who have served our community through more

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