05/18/16: What's New At Your Frisco Chamber?
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May 26 - Lunch and Learn with SCORE. Team Building Series

June 13 - Membership 101

June 23 - Pathway to Extraordinary Performance

June 28 -  The Who, What & Why of Media Relations

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Making History In Frisco

Chad Estis, Senior Vice President of Sales & Booking for the Dallas Cowboys joined the Frisco Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Committee Meeting last Friday. "I think the city (of Frisco) operates differently than most. It feels very entrepreneurial. It feels very pro-business. It's been very welcoming and it feels like a real spirit of partnership". Chad goes on to talk about the history being made with the partnership with Frisco ISD.
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PUC Hearing on Thursday - Bury the Lines
You are able to steam live via the PUC website and watch the hearing on Thursday, May 19. More information...

Expedite Construction of the Lower Bois d'Arc Creek 
The Governmental Affairs Committee and the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has approved a resolution in support of actions to expedite construction of the Lower Bois d'Arc Creek reservoir.  "Unfortunately, North Texas is facing one of the most critical water supply situations in our country today.  We're going to have more people than our water resources can support.  And rationing water is a near certainty...especially if things don't change now," stated U.S. Congressman, Sam Johnson. Read more....

Runoff Elections
Runoff Elections for House District 33 Primary in Collin County will be May 24.  Early voting started May 16. 
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Leadership Frisco Application Deadline Nears
The Leadership Frisco Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 year for Leadership Frisco Class 20. Perhaps you know someone that would be a good fit for this program. Leadership Frisco is a nine-month community leadership program sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to develop a pool of qualified, highly motivated individuals who are interested in expanding their leadership skills, deepening their sense of civic responsibility, and becoming more involved in their community as a whole.  The Leadership Frisco Class XX Application is due on June 3 by 5:00 PM. 
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"The [Frisco] Chamber of Com merce has been incredibly welcoming to us and there are a lot of exciting things happening, particularly with the Cowboys facility and the growth that is occurring in the $5 Billion Mile," said Bill Withall, Director of the Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management.

If the center has a successful launch, the school will look for a permanent location, with Frisco being seriously considered. Read More...
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Silos Are Coming Down
Frisco City Council approved a contract  to demolish the metal grain silos in downtown Frisco.  Read More...

Ten Things Cowboy Fans Need To Know
1. It will share its indoor field with high school teams
2. The Cowboys will have a members-only club
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