Allen Fairview Insider

We are joined by a special guest in this episode...Paul Mayer, The CEO of The Garland Chamber of Commerce (and Sharon Mayer's Husband).

AND

Saundra Midkiff welcomes new members and has details on upcoming ribbon cuttings.

New Members:

• QuickSumo Pest Control
• Avant Tax & Finance INC
• Texas Financial Resources

Ribbon Cutting:

• Labor Finders of Dallas

New Members

• Lowes Home Improvement
• Lazy Dog
• CiscoGurus

Upcoming Events

Wise Luncheon brought to you by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital--Debunking Credit Myths

VIP Coffee

Ribbon Cuttings

• DFW Storm Solutions --August 7th 
• Communities Foundation of Texas --August 8th

Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce CEO Sharon Mayer gives examples of how The Chamber works behind the scenes to serve membership.

Saundra Midkiff (Membership Director) and Karen Simpson (Finance Director) have the details of upcoming ribbon cuttings and events:

• Ribbon Cutting for Invictus Account Management
• Ribbon Cutting for Dudley Advocacy and Consulting -- Special Ed
• Young Professionals Happy Hour
• Women in Support of Enterprise Luncheon

Sharon Mayer has the details on the upcoming Membership Luncheon featuring State Representative Jeff Leach.

Saundra Midkiff updates us on new members and a big ribbon cutting coming up for  Lazy Dog

• Christine J. Coke, DDS, MD
• JPon Glass
• Allen Lifestyle Magazine
• Jeff Willie

Eric Hoyle has all the details about the upcoming 5:05 Networking Event at Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club

We welcome a new voice to the podcast this week...Jordan Stahl who will be handling social media for the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce 

Saundra Midkiff Welcomes New Members:

• Prepared with Care
• DFW Storm Solutions
• Communities Foundation of Texas
• Sequoiah Insurance Services

Saundra Midkiff welcomes new members and talks about the benefits of membership

New Members

• JKS by Design
• Ameriprise Financial
• Linear Roof and Construction

As a youngster Ashley Malfitano watched her mother build a business.  She saw the hard work, dedication and desire that was required in a business owner. 

Ashley developed a desire to go into merchandising and set her path in that direction.

After college she continued to learn.   As you'll hear in her own words, she received a "free education" working various corporations.   She enjoyed her experiences in "Corporate America" but realized that it is a hard place to be while growing a family.

She in charge of her own time and schedule as a "mompreneur".

She's got a story and very useful advice for anyone who wants to start a business.

In this episode:

• Saundra Midkiff comes to you from Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club and has all the details about Spotlight Speakers at Tuesday Morning Live.  She also announces an upcoming ribbon cutting:  Real Care Realty's 5 year anniversary

• Karen Simpson has details on Leadership Allen Fairview Class XXXI

• Sharon Mayer explains why the old saying "you get out of your Chamber Membership what you put into your Chamber Membership" is simply wrong

And, David Hardaway of Outerbridge Industries goes on a rant that you are going to want to hear.

Jared Shelton has all the details of the upcoming expansion at Texas Health Presbyterian Allen.