BoardofDirectors representsa cross-sectionofPlano’s mostrespectedbusiness andcommunityleaders. Together,theyprovide strategicdirection, ensureorganizational accountability,and championthe Chamber’smissionto fosterastrongand vibrantbusiness environment.
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PublicPolicy Committeehelpsshape theChamber’sadvocacy agendaandengage directlywithlocal,state, andfederalissuesthat impactthebusiness community.The committeereviews legislation,hostspolicy discussions,andbuilds relationshipswith electedofficials.Active participationgives membersaseatatthe table.
PROPEL,aprojectofthe PlanoWorksFoundation, isaselectprogram for new executives.Through curatedexperiencesand conversations,PROPEL helpsnew executives integratequicklyinto Plano’sbusiness landscapewhileforming lastingrelationshipswith fellow community influencers.
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SmallBusiness Committeesupports entrepreneursandsmall businessownersthrough networking,education,and resourcesdesignedto promotegrowthand long-term success.
Membersgainaccessto businessworkshopsand opportunitiestocollaborate withfellow localbusiness leaders.
Women’sDivision connectsandempowers professionalwomenthrough purposefulnetworking, leadershipdevelopment,and communityengagement.
Membersbenefitfrom programs,events,and peer-to-peerconnectionsthat fosterpersonaland professionalgrowth.
ChamberChampions Committeeismadeupof memberswhoactively supportandpromotethe Chamber’smission.
Championshelpamplify Chamberinitiatives,engage inoutreach,andserveas ambassadorsforprograms, events,andadvocacyefforts.
PlanoWorksLeadershipFoundationisthephilanthropicarm ofthePlanoChamberofCommerce. Foundedin2021,thePlanoWorksLeadershipFoundationprovidesastructureforindividuals, businessesofallsizes,corporatepartners,andfoundationstosupporttheworkofthePlanoChamber’s leadershipprogramsandinitiatives.
LeadershipPlano,aprogram ofthePlanoWorksLeadershipFoundation,developscommunity-minded leadersbyprovidingeducationonlocalissues,networkingwithtopexecutives,andhands-on experiencesincivicandbusinessinitiatives.Participantsgainknowledgeandconnectionstomakea meaningfulimpactinthePlanocommunity.*ApplicationProcess
YoungProfessionalsofPlano(YPP)engagesemergingbusinessleadersinPlanothroughnetworking, professionaldevelopment,andcommunityservice.Membersconnectwithpeers,buildleadership skills,andgainexposuretolocalbusinessandcivicleaders.
PlanoUnitedBusiness(PUB)isamentorshipprogram thatsupportminority-owned,women-owned, andveteran-ownedbusinessesinCollinCounty,designedtofostergrowththroughmembership, education,mentorship,andrelationship-building.*ApplicationProcess
CollinCountyDaysisasignature Chamberadvocacyeventwhere membersmeetwithlocalofficials, policymakers,andcommunity leaderstodiscussbusinesspriorities andinfluencepoliciesthatfoster economicgrowthacrossCollin County.
DCFly-Inisapremieropportunity forChambermemberstotravelto Washington,D.C.andengage directlywithfederallawmakers. Participantsadvocateonbehalfof localbusinesses,buildrelationships withnationalleaders,andhelp shapepolicyimpactingthePlano businesscommunity.
New TeacherBagsallow the Chamberwelcomesnew educatorswithappreciation bags,helpingthem startthe schoolyearpreparedwhile buildingstrongconnections betweenlocalschoolsandthe businesscommunity.
PrincipalfortheDay,a program ofPlanoWorks LeadershipFoundation,invites businessleadersstepintoa schoolasPrincipalfortheDay toexperienceeducation firsthand,engagewith studentsandstaff,and strengthentiesbetweenthe
