Allen Fairview Insider

Do you have your tickets for the Chamber Gala?? Sharon Mayer, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross give one final report ahead of the gala on September 9th.

Check out the online auction before September 3rd!

Sharon Mayer, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross discuss one Allen-Fairview Chamber member who has all but written the blueprint on how to maximize your chamber membership - and what you need to learn from his example. Plus, Saundra Midkiff updates on all upcoming events.

AUG 17 Tuesday 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Young Chefs Academy of Allen/McKinney

939 W Stacy Road, Suite # 145, Allen, TX 75013

AUG 20 Friday 8:30am - 9:30am

Senior Service Alliance

Speaker: Jared Shelton, Texas Health Allen President

Topic: Hospital Services Update

SEP 2 Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Fatburger of Allen Texas

820 W Stacy Rd, Unit 0620 Allen, TX 75013

VIBE - Tuesday 7:30am - 9:00am

AUG 25 Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Speed Job Interviews - Who is this for? Employers and Job Seekers

Cost: $25 for employers, Free to Job Seekers (registration required)

TRU by Hilton Allen-Dallas, 1553 N Central Expwy, Allen, TX 75013

SEP 1 Wednesday 8:30am - 10:00am

START: Strong Topics & Relevant Themes

Hilton Garden Inn 705 Central Expressway S, Allen, TX 75013

Annual Gala – September 9 at the Marriott – in-person!

• Register now, table sponsorships available, couples and individual tickets
• Silent Auction online only from August 23 at noon – September 3 at 10pm

Do enough people have life insurance?? Neil Riddick, financial advisor at Tallie O. Young & Associates, joins Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross in another edition of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight.

Get a hold of Neil at 972-824-0682

More information on Tuesday morning's VIBE!

Sharon Mayer joins Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross to give you the latest on the Chamber Gala which is right around the corner. But that is not all of the big events - September and October are JAM PACKED!

Plus Saundra Midkiff catches you up on the upcoming Chamber Events.

Bid NOW on the Mesquite Rodeo Suite.

AUG 3 Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - CodeRite Healthcare Consulting, Inc.

700 Central Expressway South, Ste 400, Allen, TX 75013

AUG 4 Wednesday 11:30am - 1:00pm

Eggs & Issues Legislative Update with State Representative Candy Noble

Hilton Garden Inn, 705 Central Expressway South

AUG 5 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Cuddly Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

600 E. Bethany Drive, Suite D, Allen, TX 75002

Annual Gala – September 7 at the Marriott – in-person!

• now accepting live and silent auctions items!
• Silent auction items minimum value is $100 – Item due before August 16

• Silent Auction online only from August 23 – September 3

In the past we have asked for your help in nominating individuals and/or businesses in several categories including Spirit of Allen, Spirit of Fairview, Emerging Business, Business of the Year, etc. This year we are not doing that, instead we are recognizing Hometown Heroes & Chamber Champions.

Because you, as a Chamber member, were out and about in our community and saw the outreach of those member businesses who went above and beyond to help our citizens or other businesses, we are asking you to provide recommendations/nominations for our Chamber Champions awards.

All you have to do is email me with your nomination(s) and well written response as to why you think they deserve the recognition. And, don't be embarrassed if your business is one you think deserves recognition. Simply nominate yourself. We will have a panel of judges make the final decisions on who will be recognized.

Allen Police Officers Justin Delacruz and Michael Carter of Patrol Stories join Friedo and Sharon to tell the story of the great non-profit organization designed to promote confidence in kids and teach that police officers are their friends.

Plus Saundra Midkiff catches you up on the upcoming Chamber Events

JUL 20 Tuesday 7:30am - 9:00am

VIBE! Sponsor & Spotlight Speaker: Kyle Harger / Frost - Banking, Investments, Insurance

JUL 27 Tuesday 7:30am - 9:00am

VIBE! Sponsor & Spotlight Speaker: Samantha Morrow / Allen Dental Center

VIBE – Sponsorship Opportunity available

JUL 21 Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Zach Hoefler Memorial Trust

Bar Louie, 190 E Stacy Road, Suite 1000 Allen, TX 75002

JUL 22 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - North Texas Voice and Speech

Bar Louie, 190 E Stacy Road, Suite 1000 Allen, TX 75002

JUL 23 Friday 8:30am - 9:30am

Senior Service Alliance

Speaker: Dr. Robert Schwab, Palliative Care

Topic: "The Healing Power of Story"

JUL 27 Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00am

Carter BloodCare Community Blood Drive

This community blood drive is being conducted by Carter BloodCare!

Annual Gala - at the Marriott – in-person!

• now accepting live and silent auctions items!
• Silent auction items minimum value is $100 – Item due before July 31st
• Silent Auction online only from August 09 – August 20

In the past we have asked for your help in nominating individuals and/or businesses in several categories including Spirit of Allen, Spirit of Fairview, Emerging Business, Business of the Year, etc. This year we are not doing that, instead we are recognizing Hometown Heroes & Chamber Champions.

Because you, as a Chamber member, were out and about in our community and saw the outreach of those member businesses who went above and beyond to help our citizens or other businesses, we are asking you to provide recommendations/nominations for our Chamber Champions awards.

Strangest tooth story? Dentures gone missing?? Dr. Jeff and Dr. Steve Williams from the Allen Dental Center join Kris Gross and Mark "Friedo" Friedman in this edition of The Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight.

Allen Dental Center: allendentist.com / 300 West Boyd Drive Allen, TX 75013 / 972-727-3941

Sharon Mayer, Saundra Midkiff, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross discuss the upcoming Chamber gala and the importance of gratitude. And it's a busy calendar of upcoming events that you DON'T want to miss!

JULY 7 - Wednesday 11:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting: The Goddard School of Allen (West)

950 Stockton Drive / Allen TX 75013

JULY 9 - Friday 11:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting: Joyful Assisted Living Home

713 Rolling Hills Drive / Allen TX 75002

JULY 13 - Tuesday 4:00 PM

Chamber 411: Maximize Your Membership

Ellen's Restaurant / 210 S. Central Expressway / Allen TX 75013

JULY 14 - Wednesday 8:30 AM

START: Strong Topics and Relevant Themes

Hilton Garden Inn / 705 Central Expressway S / Allen TX 75013

13 Steps to a Life Worth Living with Super Dave Quinn

JULY 15 - Thursday 11:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting: Eric P Anderson, DDS

380 E. Bethany Drive, Ste 100 / Allen TX 75002

JULY 16 - Friday 11:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting: InfusaLounge Wellness Spa

190 E Stacy Road, Ste 1720 / Allen TX 75002

Annual Gala - August 27 at the Marriott

• now accepting live and silent auction items!
• silent auction items minimum value is $100 - item due before July 31st
• silent auction online only from August 9-20

Call 972-398-4236 to get your business listed on the reader's choice awards ballot!

Bruce Heller--who has been the key in many of the developments around town joins Sharon Mayer and Mark "Friedo" Friedman to discuss the future of The Allen Fairview Community.

With nearly 41 years of design, construction and development experience, Bruce understands and values the need for a good team approach to every project.

He and his wife Cindy formed JaRyCo Development in 2001 and continue to bring developments and jobs to the community.

Currently JaRyCo Development is teaming up with the Johnson family to build the 135-acre urban-style project on Sam Rayburn Tollway and Alma Drive--The Farm

Also Saundra Midkiff catches you up on the latest Chamber Events at about 24 minutes and 30 seconds into this episode.

Upcoming Events

JUN 22 - Tuesday 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Just Tires

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate a New Member!

1208 W. McDermott Dr. Allen, TX 75013

JUN 24 - Thursday 5:05pm - 6:35pm

5:05 Networking - Credit Union of Texas

900 W. Bethany, Suite 100 Allen, TX 75013

JUN 25 - Friday 8:30am - 9:30am

Senior Service Alliance

Seneada Dailey, RN, Medical City Senior Health Clinic McKinney Director

Topic: Information you need for your first visit with a new physician

JUN 30 - Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm

BOLD: Inspiring Stories with Texas Health Allen

Inspiring stories that will make you laugh, cry and be thankful!

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen - 705 Central Expressway South - Allen, TX

JUL 1 Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Credit Union of Texas & Clancy's Coffee & Tea

900 W. Bethany, Suite 100 Allen, TX 75013

VIBE – Sponsorship Opportunity available

Sharon Mayer, Karen Simpson, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross give you an early look at the upcoming Chamber gala - and how your business can benefit. Plus, big news on VIBE and how you can be part of the new leadership class.

Registration Links:

Leadership 101: https://www.allenfairviewchamber.com/event/462160/leadership-allen-fairview-101

Speed Job Interviews: https://www.allenfairviewchamber.com/event/461927/speed-job-interviews

5:05 Networking: https://www.allenfairviewchamber.com/event/462197/5:05-networking---credit-union-of-texas

Sharon Mayer, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross talk with David Ellis, Assistant Director with the Allen Economic Development Corporation. They discuss the importance of the EDC, upcoming projects, and the things you might not be aware at the EDC is doing.

MAY 25 Tuesday 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Spring Fling- Join us for our Spring Fling with an in person happy hour! This is a special opportunity to showcase and sell your products while building important business relationships.

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen

705 Central Expressway South, Allen, TX 75013

The cost for an exhibit table is $50.00 for chamber members; $70 for non-members.

Each exhibitor will be provided a six-foot draped table along with two folding chairs. Please bring signage, table cover or other item to prominently show your business name.

We suggest that you devise an attraction/game for your booth. Bring a door prize. Give something away to each consumer; place a fishbowl for business cards for visitors to your booth

MAY 28- Friday 8:30am - 9:30am

Senior Service Alliance

Speaker: Andy Boedeker - Executive Director for the Texas Health Resources Medical Group

JUN 2 - Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Infinity Personal Training

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate a New Member and 10 Year Anniversary!

Infinity Personal Training

606 N. Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013

Leadership Info session June 9th at 9:30AM

VIBE Sponsor/Speaker