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It is a pleasure to recommend the Chamber of Commerce of Plano, Texas. From our first meeting to our established relationship since Wal-Mart has joined the Chairman's Council has been one of a growing partnership. The Chamber provides a service to business and professional career minded individuals like no other. The Chamber helps in the development of commercial and governmental relationships to help both business and local government serve
as partnerships to advance the Plano, TX area needs.
We at Wal-Mart believe the Chamber to be a necessary relationship in our business needs and overall success as we look toward the future.
Marcus Ludwig
Store Director - Park and Tollway
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At Alcatel, we believe in being active in the communities where we live and work. Being part of the Chamber's Chairman's Council gives us a great opportunity to be a part of the city's future and help make Plano a better place for all of us.
Don Riley
Alcatel-Lucent
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Membership and participation in the Plano Chamber of Commerce is a vital component of our success locally. It has provided us with networking and educational opportunities. Our experience with chamber, and specifically the Chairman's Council has help us create quality and long
lasting business relationships in the community.
Harry LaRosilere
UBS
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As a member of the Plano Chamber of Commerce for over 35 years, we recognize the value of being active in the chamber. It is good for our business, for our employees, and for our community. Every company in this area should be an involved member of the Plano Chamber.
Phil Dyer, President
LegacyTexas Bank
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Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano is committed to providing quality health care and performing community service. Our involvement in the Plano Chamber of Commerce enables us to continue to excel in these endeavors while at the same time, gain valuable insight on important issues that impact our business community as a whole. Membership in the Chairman’s Council provides added value with many opportunities to network with leaders in a variety of business and government capacities.
Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano
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The relationship between a city and its chamber is very critical to the success of the growth of new businesses in that community and to the nurturing of the existing economic base. In Plano, we are proud to have a strong cooperative affiliation between the Plano Chamber and the City, which benefits our community as a whole.
Tom Muehlenbeck
City of Plano - Former City Manager
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By participating in the Chairman's Council, Infrastructure Insights is exposed to the businesses and events that impact the community on a large scale. This gives us the opportunity to be more strategic in our thinking and more prepared as a small business when the local market fluctuates. Our return on investment is immediate from an exposure and networking perspective and our involvement in the community is a critical part of our success.
Patty Jasina
President - Infrastructure Insights, Inc.
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Professional, hard working and visionary, the Plano Chamber of Commerce inspires community leaders to work together for the good of the City. Whether it’s a new business getting started, a corporate manager seeking leadership skills or even a university establishing a satellite campus, the Chamber offers programs and support which lead to success. They want to help you and you in turn want to help the City. Plano is justifiably proud of what it has accomplished, and the Chamber of Commerce is and will continue to be an important contributor to the City’s success. Plano’s SMU-in-Plano is pleased to be a member and looks forward to a mutually beneficial relationship.
SMU-in-Plano