Speaker: Terry Madden with Keller Williams

Spotlight Sponsor: Robert Fatta- Allen Americans
Table Sponsor - Foundation of Allen Schools

Join us and the Kona Ice truck for a Ribbon Cutting in the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce parking lot.  We will toast with Kona Ice from the coolest Shaved Ice Truck Around.

Come celebrate the new location of Five Star Concierge with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House!

Join board members and staff for a complimentary orientation breakfast for new and prospective members who wish to learn more about Chamber programs, networking, promotion and other benefits of membership.  

Due to limited space, we must limit reservations to the first 12 registered.  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

Sponsored by Biggby Coffee

Spotlight Sponsor: Ron Schoof- Carpet Direct
Table Sponsor - Kenra Scott - Rose Gold Road Show, Supporting Breast Cancer Research

2016 CASAs for Kids Classic

On Oct 4, 2016, CASA of Collin County will have their 13th annual CASAs for Kids Golf Classic at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. We are reaching out to all corners of Collin County to give everyone an opportunity to participate in this wonderful event to benefit the children of Collin County who have been placed in foster care due to abuse or neglect.

In Collin County, there are over 500 cases of abuse and neglect each year. Yes, that's right - 500 cases just in Collin County, alone. Each and every child is assigned a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) who represents them in their process of reunification with their family or other arrangement deemed necessary by the court. CASA of Collin County trains and supports community volunteers to oversee these children in the court process, during their stay in foster care and the return to their natural home. With the help of your donations, CASA saves the tax payers of Collin County over $3.3 million a year.

If you would like to get involved with CASA of Collin County and participate as a sponsor in our annual golf tournament, now is your chance. There are several ways to do this. My main objective is through hole sponsorships available for $250. You and your business will be able to advertise and be recognized on a hole of the golf course during the tournament. In addition, for $500, you can have an interactive opportunity by setting up your business on that hole with a booth, literature, etc. Of course there are many other opportunities to get involved ranging in price from $1000-25,000. And, if you would like to join us, as a team or individual, you can sign up to enjoy a wonderful day of golf and comradery and play an elite course in the Collin County area. You can review those opportunities on the CASA website at www.casaofcollincounty.org .

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, you may contact me: Tom Steinocher, (214) 707-3093, janetom4@tx.rr.com . I would also be available to meet with you in person to explain in more detail...  More >><< Less

Chief Brian Harvey, Allen Police Department

National events affecting law enforcement and the impact on local enforcement.  Plus, some interesting crime stories from Allen!

Young Professional's Breakfast hosted by Rudy's BBQ!
$15 members/$20 non-members.

Please register online and pay in advance as we have to provide an accurate count prior to the breakfast.

Guest Speaker:  Baine Brooks, Owner of Two Rows and City of Allen Councilmember Place No. 6

Why and how local business owner decided to serve on the City of Allen Council.

TITLE Boxing invites you to come celebrate their 4th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting and FREE Trial Boxing Class!! Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4:00PM, FREE class will start at 4:30PM. Wear your work out attire and let's get boxing!

Spotlight Sponosr:  Community Impact Newspaper

New Overtime Exemption rules Effective Dec 2016 - Is your company ready?

U.S. Department of Labor released the final rule amending overtime exemptions for the salary threshold for employees. Be sure to attend and learn how this will impact your company and employees.

Guest Speaker:   Chamber member Payroll Success is bringing Brandy Chambers, Attorney at Law, with Grable Martin Fulton PLLC to address this issue and provide valuable information to our Chamber members.

Brandy is a seasoned employment and labor counsel with significant experience advising international corporations on best efficient and effective practices for their organizations. Brandy joined LSG Sky Chefs as Deputy General Counsel in 2013 as the sole Employment Counsel to a workforce of 9,000 employees in 41 locations nationwide, including California. She counseled staff and management on issues involving Labor, Employment, Benefits, Compensation, and Regulatory Compliance and issues relating to Union activity, recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, compensation, leaves of absence, return to work and accommodation issues, benefits, terminations, policies and other employment-related matters. She led and supported business clients to prevent or mitigate legal risk and kept informed of legal developments affecting the Company, while assisting with the development of new policies by being the dedicated legal resource to the West Operational Region, encompassing 8 operational states and affiliated companies. She also became the leader of regulatory compliance, beginning with liquor licenses and also assisting with Customs & Border Patrol regulations and immigration issues and policy.

She decided to join Grable Martin Fulton PLLC to continue to be a highly valued counselor to companies in all industries. She focuses on balancing the needs of the operation with the needs of the employees. Having spent all of her career in high conflict environments, she concentrates on finding the most efficient and effective resolution without unnecessarily escalating situations and temperaments. Brandy is excited to continue her career as a member of this prestigious law firm.

Special thanks to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen for your annual sponsorship of the Men of Business! 

  

Penny LeBlanc- Penny's Gift Baskets

Come celebrate the brand new location for Keystone Chiropractic with a Ribbon Cutting!

Celebrating Texas Chambers of Commerce Week with a joint business happy hour co-sponsored by the Allen Fairview, Frisco, McKinney and Plano Chambers of Commerce.  Appetizers from local favorite restaurants, beer & wine!

Come celebrate Milk Snob with a Ribbon Cutting and learn all about The Lifestyle Brand for the Modern Parent!