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
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
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. 🚪đźŽ
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
Originally built as a working prop for Chamber of Commerce presentations, At the Drop of a Hat transforms a giant magician’s hat into a playful self-portrait told through symbolic objects hidden inside. Equal parts enthusiasm, reinvention, and theatrical absurdity, the piece celebrates the idea that work becomes magical when approached with creativity and joy. And for art enthusiasts, yes—there is a tip of the hat to Marcel Duchamp, who famously proved that everyday objects can become art when presented in a new context. Continue reading At the Drop of a Hat: Where Work Becomes Play
What started as attending a single meeting turned into something more—proof that a little enthusiasm, genuine interest, and showing up can lead to unexpected wins (and a pretty great badge). Continue reading I Am a Chamber Champion!
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