January 5, 2012
 
 
 
 
 

2011 Board of Advisors meeting follow up
 
Collin College President Dr. Cary Israel, MISD Superintendent Dr. J.D. Kennedy, City of McKinney Mayor Brian Loughmiller, Collin County Judge Keith Self

 AdvisorsIn 2011 the McKinney Chamber reduced the size of its board of directors and began meeting quarterly with its institutional partners.  This group was named our Board of Advisors and is made up of representatives from the City of McKinney, McKinney Economic Development Corporation, McKinney Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Collin County Regional Airport, McKinney Main Street, McKinney Convention and Visitors Bureau, Collin College,  the office of State Representative Ken Paxton as well as several major employers.  Full Story 

  

Chamber Volunteer making a difference
volunteerLaura Lutek volunteers in the afternoons at the Chamber to help the staff with those extra tasks. We asked her about her experience so far. 
Laura Lutek

 

Q: Why did you decide to volunteer for the Chamber?

A: I enjoy being around people. And I've lived in McKinney since 1998, learned a lot about the city, and like to help people learn more about what a great place McKinney is.  Full Story 

 

The Circle of Champions:  Results Are In!
deniseOur own Denise Carroll ranks among the best
Denise Carroll
Denise Carroll

 The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Circle of Champions membership sales figures for the second quarter have been posted and our membership sales consultant, Denise Carroll, ranked #1 in the National Sales Contest. Full Story

Leadership Connection
leadershipLeadership McKinney and Alumni share their insight into the Chamber's leadership programs
Terry Clower
Economist Terry Clower speaks at the December session

December's Leadership McKinney class was held at the McKinney Performing Arts Center and focused on Economic Development.  Read more 
Chamber Events
eventsAnnual Business Meeting

Join us as Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW's Airport, kicks off the 2012 Quarterly CEO Series.  Members $40, Not-yet members $50, Corporate Sponsor $500 (six tickets). Networking reception, heavy hors d'oeuvres, complimentary drink tickets, valet parking. Click to register

January 19 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm | McKinney Performing Arts Center | 111 N. Tennessee sdill@mckinneychamber.com

 

Community Awards Celebration
This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of our business community and recognizes their contribution to our community. Be a part of the excitement and nominate a deserving business or individual. Click to register  Click to nominate
February 17 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | McKinney Airport Development Corporation | 1500 E. Industrial Blvd. | sdill@mckinneychamber.com 
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