Allen In Action

Former Allen Fairview Chamber Board Chair -- Paul Hernandez joins Dean & Friedo to talk all things Chamber.

Kim McCarty of The McCarty Group Realtors joins Dean Hansen to discuss: --Marketing Strategies --Client Appreciation --Giving Back to The Community And all things "House".

Justin Foltz of FH Networking is in the spotlight today. FH Networking provides Technology Management and Consulting Services for Small to Medium Businesses and Residential Customers in Dallas Fort Worth. 877-343-4638

Podcast  4.1.22    Ribbon Cuttings:  APR 5 Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Sheri Wilson Agency - Farmers Insurance Pie 314 Everyday Eatery Fairview, 148 Fountain Court, Fairview, TX 75069   APR 7 Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Haute Beauty Aesthetics 241 Town Place, Spa 1(in BlueLion Salon), Fairview, TX 75069   APR 12 Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Inspired Interiors Profound Foods, 163 Fountain Court, Fairview, TX 75069   APR 13 Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Aven Willow Portraits 101 W. Main Street, Suite 110, Allen, TX 75013   New Members: Bio-Ag Solutions Larkspur at Twin Creeks S3Consulting LLC Razzle & Dazzle 'em with Candy Bark Legacy Orthopedics Towneplace Suites BeautiBars

Friedo has chosen 3.14.23 (that's right 1 year from the date of this recording session) to hold a pie eating contest. But before that, we have some events to tell you about: 4pm--3.15.2022 -- Chamber 411 at Pie 3.14 11:30am -- 3.16.2022 -- BOLD Luncheon Featuring Robert Medigovich from CWD 4:30pm -- 3.16.2022 -- Ribbon Cutting -- Brenda Huerta of AFLAC 4:30pm -- 3.17.2022 --  Ribbon Cutting -- Farmers Insurance -- Mary Ann Olson 4:30pm -- 3.22.2022 -- Ribbon Cutting -- Cindy Coggins Realty Group For more details just log on to  www.allenfairviewchamber.com 

Brenda Huerta from AFLAC joins Dean Hansen in this Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight. Brenda is a very active member of The Chamber.  As a Business Success Advocate she can help you get the most out of your membership. You can contact her by phone or email. Phone:  661.309.5897 Email:brenda_huerta@us.aflac.com   The Dean Hansen Insurance Agency has been a family-owned and operated agency here in Allen, TX since 2008. Our family has been in Allen since 1994 and is deeply rooted in this community. We help families and businesses like yours identify the solutions that best fit your needs. Give us a call at 972.727.9705 and we can discuss all your options for home, life, business insurance, and more. We are also available to help with financial services products.  

Upcoming Events FEB 1 Tuesday 7:30am - 9:00am Coffee & Connections! Sponsor & Spotlight Speaker: Mark Friedman / FriedoNation Productions All are welcome to the morning business building session where you will have the opportunity to give your 30-second “elevator speech” promoting your business. Coffee will be provided. Time: Arrive by 7:15 am for check-in. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am. Email Pennie@allenfairviewchamber.com for more information. Shakertins in Allen 190 E Stacy Road # 1734 Allen, TX 75002 =========================== FEB 2 Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Carson's Crusaders Foundation Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting! Bar Louie 190 E Stacy Road, Suite 1000 Allen, TX 75002   ================= FEB 3 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - CarePatrol, Senior Care Solutions Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate a New Member! Pie 314 Everyday Eatery Fairview 148 Fountain Court Fairview, TX 75069   FEB 10 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - CLEAR Titl

Sharon, Saundra and Pennie have plenty breaking news--including a relocation of VIBE beginning in February. Events: JAN 18 Tuesday, 9:00am Ribbon Cutting - Fatherhood Leadership Initiative   Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate a New Member, directly following the VIBE Networking meeting.   JAN 18 Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Chamber 411: Maximize Your Membership Interested in learning how a membership with the Allen Fairview Chamber can help you reach your business goals? Join us for the Chamber 411 Orientation meeting to learn about the benefits of membership.Held every other month, this orientation is designed to help new, prospective, and existing members learn how to utilize their memberships for maximum effectiveness. This event is a perfect introduction to the Allen Fairview Chamber, as well as a good starting place for new members looking to get involved.   JAN 19 Wednesday, 11:30am BOLD Women's Luncheon   This BOLD is special... it's BOLD for women! Speaker: Elizabeth Mahusay | Southwester

Pennie gives you some breaking news about VIBE. Sharon wraps up the year with Holiday Wishes.

Have you ever been interested in serving on The Board of Directors of The Chamber?  Sharon and Friedo give you some inside info on what responsibilities come with serving on The Board.  

When you tune into the Allen/Carroll playoff game this weekend, you may wonder about the business model of broadcasting HS Football. Chuck Kelly, a veteran of over 25 years in the DFW market, is the owner/GM of Metro Sports as well as its lead play-by-play voice. Kelly has served as the Voice of the Carroll Dragons for the past 18 seasons, called college baseball for the University of Oklahoma from 2005-2011 and covers the Dallas Cowboys and other Metroplex professional and college sports events for Fox Sports Radio.​

The fine folks at Allen Eyecare want to invite you to their Fall Festival...Saturday, November 20th from 12:30-2:30

Upcoming Events VIBE – Hat contest! OCT 27 Wednesday 11:30am - 1:00pm – Via Zoom DEI Speaker Series: Session #2 OCT 27 Wednesday 3:00pm - 3:00pm Ribbon Cutting - MUTTS Canine Cantina Allen 1070 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013 October 29th – Corporate Challenge 9:00Am – 2:00pm Adult Field Day Limited to 12 teams – 4 to a team Moderate games, nothing extreme   NOV 2 Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Accasia's Event Venue 351 Southwind Ln, Fairview, TX 75069   NOV 4 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Dallas Sidekicks 700 Central Expy. South #390 Allen, TX 75013   November 8th – Fall Golf Tournament at Heritage Ranch Registration begins at 6:45 AM - Breakfast 7:00 AM Luckiest Putt Contest 7:30 AM - Shotgun Start 8:00 AM Still lots of time to sponsor a team, register as an individual, provide items for drawing and goody bags, sponsor a contest or tee box (interactive and regular)  

On this edition of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight, Kris Gross chats with Jesse Llamas (president) and Pablo Da Silva (head coach) of the Dallas Sidekicks. The guys discuss the Sidekicks' unique brand of soccer, what it means to be Allen's team, and much more.   dallassidekicks.com

Ribbon Cuttings: OCT 12 Tuesday 11:30am - 12:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Watters Creek Golf Course Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the remodeled golf lounge, funded by The Walker Group! 7201 Chase Oaks Boulevard, Plano, TX 75025   OCT 14 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Senior Shield Home Care Bar Louie, 190 E Stacy Road, Suite 1000, Allen, TX 75002   OCT 19 Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Toys for Tots/ Marine Corps League Collin Black Gold Harley-Davidson 1007 State Highway 121, Allen, TX 75013   OCT 22 Friday 8:30am - 9:30am – via Zoom Senior Service Alliance Speaker: Jeff Tesney, RN Topic: Primary Stroke certification and symptoms/treatment of strokes   New Members: Home Clean Heroes of McKinney and Northeast DFW/ - J&A Vision Custom Ink SignatureCare ER- PLANO The JunkLuggers of Collin County   Golf Tournament – November 8th  at Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club Registration begins at 6:45 AM (yes, you read that right!)Breakfast 7:00 AMLuckiest Putt Contest 7:30 AMShot

Are you ready for some golfing?? Sharon Mayer, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross get you ready for the chamber golf tournament - and you need to register RIGHT NOW if you haven't already!! Plus, will Saundra Midkiff screech like a hawk?? Listen in to find out.   Ribbon Cuttings: SEP 29 Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Pie 314 Everyday Eatery Fairview 148 Fountain Court, Fairview, TX 75069   SEP 30 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - TRU by Hilton Allen-Dallas TRU by Hilton Allen-Dallas, 1553 N Central Expwy, Allen, TX 75013   OCT 5 Tuesday 11:30am - 12:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Select Chef Inc. Profound Foods, 163 Fountain Court, Fairview, TX 75069   OCT 6 Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Cafe Gecko, 239 Town Place, Fairview, TX 75069   OCT 7 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - West Allen Dental 880 W. Exchange Parkway, Building 1, Allen, TX 75013   New Members: West Allen Dental Accasia's Event Venue Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Kitchen Tu

Get to know one of your hometown, homegrown realtors in this edition of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight with Angela Tucker. Angela talks with Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross about the challenges of being a realtor in this crazy housing market, and why helping people find their future homes is so rewarding.   You can reach Angela at (214) 549-1930

Sharon Mayer, Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross discuss the success of the chamber gala and look ahead to the golf tournament that is right around the corner. Plus, Saundra joins the guys for a chat on upcoming events and new members.   Ribbon Cuttings: SEP 15 Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - ProNail Roofing & Restoration Caddo Office Reimagined, 550 S. Watters, Allen, TX 75013   SEP 16 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Scarlett Communications Bar Louie, 190 E Stacy Road, Suite 1000, Allen, TX 75002   SEP 23 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting - All Hands On Deck (AHOD) LLC - Construction Bar Louie, 190 E Stacy Road, Suite 1000     Did you know: Even if you don’t have walk in facility in Allen, can still host a Ribbon Cutting Thank you, Bar Louie for partnering with the Chamber for Ribbon Cuttings     Upcoming Events: SEP 14 Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Chamber 411: Maximize Your Membership Pie 314 Everyday Eatery Fairview, 148 Fountain Court, Fairview, TX 75069   SEP 24 Friday 8:30a

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 Hil