Category: Plano Chamber of Commerce

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It All Started While Gallery Sitting on a Saturday

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What happens when you introduce a celebrated artist to a room full of business professionals? This Friday, Marilyn Henrion steps outside the gallery and into the Plano Chamber of Commerce for what promises to be a memorable morning of networking, creativity, and new connections. Continue reading It All Started While Gallery Sitting on a Saturday

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5-Minute Pop-Up Art Experience… at the Plano Chamber of Commerce

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A five-minute Business Spotlight at the Plano Chamber of Commerce became an unexpected pop-up art experience when Miss Macy, a life-sized mannequin dressed in a gown made from thousands of paper hole punches, made a surprise appearance. Along the way, Chamber members not only learned about pest control—they also became part of Miss Macy’s story by taking home a tiny piece of her artwork. Continue reading 5-Minute Pop-Up Art Experience… at the Plano Chamber of Commerce

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When a Casual Conversation Turned Me Into a Garage Door Spring

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What started as a casual conversation at a Plano Chamber ribbon cutting somehow ended with me wearing a Slinky around my neck, hiding behind a cardboard garage door, and helping a fellow Chamber member deliver her elevator pitch. 🚪🎭

Sometimes the best networking opportunities begin with simply saying yes.

This behind-the-scenes story is about creativity, friendship, the Plano Chamber community, and why Dale Carnegie still influences the way I approach every opportunity. Continue reading When a Casual Conversation Turned Me Into a Garage Door Spring

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The Day I Took Dale Carnegie’s “Dramatize Your Ideas” Literally

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I had two days, zero hat-making experience, and one big idea: build a giant magician’s hat for a chamber meeting. What followed was a slightly chaotic crafting adventure that proved Dale Carnegie was right—dramatic ideas stick.

And apparently, nothing says “remember me” like showing up with a hat that could double as a stage prop. Continue reading The Day I Took Dale Carnegie’s “Dramatize Your Ideas” Literally