Podcasts about plano chamber

Bob Kehr, CTO and owner of Kehr Technologies, discusses cybersecurity threats and best practices for small businesses. He emphasizes the importance of identifying critical data, developing a business continuity plan, and implementing layers of protection. Bob also highlights emerging trends in cybersecurity, such as AI and cyber-attacks for hire. He encourages businesses to foster a culture of security awareness among employees and offers resources like risk assessments and password management. Additionally, Bob shares the motivation behind joining the Plano Chamber's cybersecurity resource guide project and the impact of community involvement on his business. To download our Cybersecurity Checklist visit planochamber.org/cybersecurity

In this episode of The Plano Pulse, listeners will hear from past and present Plano Chamber of Commerce Board Chairs, Emily Zoog and Mike Lawson, about their experiences leading the organization and their reflections on the past year. The conversation is led by Plano Chamber President and CEO Kelle Marsalis, who provides insights into the Chamber's role in advocating for its members and supporting the Plano business community. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the Chamber's priorities and goals for the coming year, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing.

In this episode, listeners will hear from Scott, an account executive, and Leanne, the editor, from Community Impact, about how a connection made through the Plano Chamber of Commerce led to a new career opportunity for Scott. The episode also explores the company culture at Community Impact, including their approach to community involvement and giving back, and how the Plano Chamber has helped the company grow and succeed. The conversation offers valuable insights into the power of networking and making meaningful connections through organizations like the Plano Chamber. Listeners will also gain insights into how Community Impact maintains a positive and supportive company culture, even during challenging times. Overall, this episode highlights the many benefits of involvement with the Plano Chamber of Commerce and offers inspiration for anyone looking to make valuable connections in their community.

Welcome to the Plano Pulse! This episode is completely unscripted, and we're giving you an inside look into the Plano Chamber of Commerce. This week, we're joined by President and CEO, Kelle Marsalis, Emily Zoog 2022 Chair of the Board, and Ryan Minter Director of Engagement. They will be discussing the highlights of 2022, sharing their insights on Leadership Plano, and giving an overview of upcoming events and all things Plano Chamber of Commerce. Tune in now to hear the pulse of Plano!

Tune in to the latest episode of the Plano Pulse podcast, featuring guests Katherine Hahn & Nathan Gong, the Plano Chamber 2022 Summer Interns. Our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Emily Zoog (2022 Chair of the Board) chatted with Katherine & Nathan all about their internship experience through the Plano Mayor Summer Internship Program. Listen in to hear more!

Have you met our two newest Plano Chamber team members, Veronica Andrulat and Heather Wagemann? Whether you answered "yes" or "no", tune into the latest episode of the Plano Pulse podcast and get to know these Plano Chamber stars! Our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Emily Zoog (2022 Chair of the Board) spoke with Veronica and Heather about their career paths, their vision for the Chamber's future, and the exciting new programs and services they're working on to serve our members.

Plano Mayor John Muns presented his first State of the City address since his election in conjunction with the Plano Chamber Annual Meeting. Presented as a joint effort between the Plano Chamber of Commerce, City of Plano, and Plano Independent School District, this virtual event also featured updates from the school district, remarks from Plano Chamber leadership, and the passing of the gavel from Steve McSwain to Emily Zoog. This bonus episode features the Mayor's speech. If you are interested in watching the full event, please visit the City's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rLXoAYHS5jw

Join us for a trip down memory lane in this episode of Plano Pulse, which takes a look back on this year and previews what's to come in 2022. Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) sat down with our 2021 Chair of the Board Steve McSwain (ARTA Travel) and 2022 Chair of the Board Emily Zoog (Veritex Community Bank) to discuss the Plano Chamber's new 2-year strategic plan, the importance of adaptability in a year of constant change, and Emily's outlook for 2022.

In this episode of Plano Pulse, you will meet Dylan Rafaty - navigator, influencer, and disability rights activist. Join our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Steve McSwain (2021 Chair of the Board), and Dylan as they discuss plans for the new North Texas Disability Chamber (NTDC), and how your business can support disability rights and the NTDC. You'll also hear from Dylan his thoughts on being selected to receive the Plano Chamber's 2021 Rising Star Award at Best of Plano.

It's time for a new episode of the Plano Pulse podcast! This episode is fully powered by Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program interns from our guests, Aashika Krishnan (Hendrick Scholarship Foundation) and Dishita Shetty Dubree (Ericsson), to our hosts, Avni Vallab and Venessa Odera (both with the Plano Chamber). Our hosts sat down with Aashika and Dishita to learn more about what their internship has taught them, what they learned about how to navigate the corporate world, and their plans for the future.

Episode Summary - How well do you know your customer's needs? How much people are aware of your brand depends on your marketing strategy. You may provide the best products and services, but none of your customers will know about it unless you are actively marketing your business. In today's time, where most of your competitors are marketing online and approaching the same audience, it is challenging to create your brand visibility. But by following some basic marketing strategies, you can stand out. In this episode, we discuss the strategies you can implement to increase your brand visibility and brand trust among your customers. Key Points: Name of the Guest - Abbie Alter About the Guest - With over 23 years in marketing and five years owning her current business Abbie Alter built a local audience of over 30,000 Moms in Plano, TX, on Facebook and Instagram and runs a local media platform, “Plano Moms.” She coaches local business owners on how to do online marketing well in the local space. She is a Plano Chamber and Junior League of Collin County Member and recent graduate of Leadership Plano Class 37. Social Links of the Guest - Website - https://planomoms.com/ Facebook Profile https://www.facebook.com/planomoms/ LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbiealter/ About the Host: Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With more than forty-one years of business experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneur's and owners in more than forty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business. After spending thirteen years in corporate business management, Ann started her journey as an entrepreneur building businesses for herself for twenty-nine years. Her first business started out of financial hardship and Ann was able to propel that business into the international market (before the internet.) After selling that business, she went on to start and build five more businesses to succeed. She has sold those businesses and today has a passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build their success. She has been featured on the affiliates of ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, among many other media outlets. Her articles have been published on Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcast shows such as; “Business Innovators Radio” podcast which can be heard at: BusinessInnovatorsRadio.com/Ann-Carden. She was also chosen as one of the top coaches in the world by Six-Figure Coach Magazine. Through the years Ann has educated thousands of professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and online platforms as a Speaker. Social Links: Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/anncarden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ann-Carden-A-Carden-Inc-110882230558068/

In this episode of Plano Pulse, you will meet Trisha Windham - Partner with Trinity Public Affairs. Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Steve McSwain (2021 Chair of the Board) sat down for a conversation with Trisha, who has helped to oversee the Plano Chamber's advocacy efforts since 2015. You'll hear about what it was like to start her own firm, issues to watch during the Legislative Session, and the impact of 2020 and this year's winter storm on Session.

It's back! Leadership Plano, a program of the Plano Chamber, is gearing up to accept applications for Class 38. Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Steve McSwain (2021 Chair of the Board) were joined by Carole Greisdorf (Program Director) and Bob Kehr (Incoming Chair) to discuss all things Leadership Plano for this episode of Plano Pulse. Join us as we learn about the amazing experience planned for the first class post-pandemic (future Best Class Ever?), how the events of 2020 will help shape this year's curriculum, and how YOU can apply to be a part of Class 38.

In the latest episode of Plano Pulse, Plano Chamber President & CEO Kelle Marsalis takes a look back on 2020 with Chair of the Board Lissa Smith and Chair-Elect of the Board Steve McSwain. Listen to hear what it was like leading the Chamber through a rapidly-changing year, the Chamber's biggest accomplishments of the year, including reaccreditation as a 5-Star Chamber, and Steve and Lissa's hopes for the future of the Plano Chamber.

Listen as our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Lissa Smith (Chair of the Board), welcome Jeri Chambers to the podcast. In addition to her role with Communities Foundation of Texas, Jeri is also a dedicated community volunteer and the Plano Chamber's 2020 Citizen of the Year. This episode explores Jeri's history of service to our community, the amazing work being done by Communities Foundation of Texas, and the lead up to Best of Plano, where we will celebrate Jeri as our Citizen of the Year!

This episode of Plano Pulse is all about Leadership Plano, a program of the Plano Chamber. Our hosts sit down with Lynn Ellis (Chair) and Kelley Thomas (Chair-Elect) of the Leadership Plano Board for an in-depth look at this unique leadership program, including who should participate, the class member experience, how the program has shaped their personal leadership in the community, and success stories from outstanding alumni. Listen in to learn more and be sure to submit your application for Class 38 this spring! Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.worksuites.com.

On this week's episode of Community Cocktails with Kimberly, Jamee Jolly sits down to talk about all things Plano, past and present!Jamee is the President and CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce. Under Jamee's leadership, the Plano Chamber received 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2015. This is the highest rating awarded to local chambers of commerce. Jamee is a mission-driven, senior executive with a proven background in delivering results. Known for her ability to manage cross-functional teams and bring together partners to deliver high-quality solutions, Jamee strives to provide the resources necessary for businesses in the Plano community to thrive.

In this episode of Seated2Serve, meet Emily Zoog, VP of Veritex Bank and Treasurer for the Plano Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Host Jeff Bickerstaff unearths priceless nuggets from Emily's journey as she became a voice in the community that's getting attention from D Magazine and earning respect all over Dallas. Join the Plano Chamber of Commerce and get to know Emily Zoog for yourself. Go to VeritexBank.com to find out how community banking delivers first rate customer service. Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on OBBM Radio and the OBBM Network podcast, also available on Google Play, iTunes, and your OffBeat Business app! Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.Seated2Serve is sponsored by:Jeanie Marten Realty, MartenTeam.com (972) 588-8363LCS Travel (214) 432-2909Confection Perfection by Melissa, (972) 333-5189Randy Watkins, Academy Mortgage (214) 684-1164Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992For tv, podcast, and radio business media production, programming, and promotional information, contact OffBeat Business Media at 214-714-0495.Support the show (https://offbeatbusiness.com/discountmembership/#join)

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our hosts sit down with Kelle Marsalis, new Vice President at the Plano Chamber. Listen in to learn more about the Plano Chamber's newest addition, including her extensive Chamber background, what she's looking forward to tackling in her new position, and what keeps her busy when she's not at the office. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, LegacyTexas.

OffBeat Business Show Host Susan Hamilton talks with Jeff Beckley, former 2018 Plano Chamber Board Chair, public policy expert, owner of BeckleyCPA.com. Most people are relatively unaware of how the changes impact them; Jeff explains the details of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Follow BeckleyCPA on Facebook, @thetaxxman on Twitter, and Beckley - CPA on Linkedin. Offbeat Business Media, a new approach to B4B! Enjoy our business talk show format on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on iTunes or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more.Credits:Recorded at Camera Ready Studios in Farmer's BranchVideography / Audio by Bill Brock, CPO OBBMVoice Talent by MelanieMurphyVO.comMusic by Danny Skinner, DannySkinner.comCEO, Host, and Program Direction, Susan HamiltonPartial Transcription:as a CPA you're understanding what's gone on in recent legislation and you've got a video on your website01:23 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed last December with NBC 5 DFW, and we talked about the tax cuts, some of the early indicators of what was changed01:33 and how that's going to affect individual and small business or family business owners. you've got an insight that a lot of people don't01:47 position with the Plano Chamber over the last year. so the last year I've been the Plano Chamber Board Chair. 01:56 The Plano Chamber was nominated and elected the the chamber of the year for 2018 for North America being the chair of the Plano Chamber I've been exposed to a lot02:07 of the public policy discussions here especially as it affects business owners02:19 I've been listening to the Texas Policy Foundation 03:02 looking at what expansion looks like with their business it's time to start03:08 about employment and and business growth so what are some of the key takeaways03:37 family business owners also got a nice tax03:39 break there's actually code section 199 it's called the qualified business03:43 income deduction and in my experience a03:46 lot of family businesses are relatively unaware of the the tax opportunities tax

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In this episode of Plano Pulse, we will meet LaMonte Thomas - President, North Texas and Oklahoma for Cigna and 2018 Board Chair Elect of the Plano Chamber. You'll learn about Cigna's community involvement initiatives and trends in the healthcare industry, as well as LaMonte's vision for the Plano Chamber in 2019. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, LegacyTexas!

The Plano Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the first episode of Plano Pulse, a podcast keeping you in tune with the heartbeat of the local business community. In this first episode, you will meet our hosts - President/CEO Jamee Jolly and 2018 Board Chair Jeff Beckley (Beckley CPA). Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, LegacyTexas.