Plano Chamber of Commerce: Business Unleashed

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...

Asha Scott is the founder and owner of Divas Build Futures, an organization focused on the empowerment and motivation of young girls and young women ages 10-25. Our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Lissa Smith (Chair of the Board), sat down with Asha to learn more about how she's making a difference with young women in our community, what inspired her to start Divas Build Futures, and w...

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 Foun...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, Lissa Smith (2020 Chair of the Board) and Steve McSwain (2020 Chair-Elect of the Board) have a conversation with writer and editor Nancy Baldwin. Listen in to get Nancy's best resume tips for job seekers, learn about her thrill-seeking hobbies, pick up some tips to end your writer's block, and hear who Nancy says would be her dream interview subject. Special thanks...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, Lissa Smith (2020 Chair of the Board) and Steve McSwain (2020 Chair-Elect of the Board) sit down with Chief Ed Drain with Plano Police Department. Chief Drain shares insights into how Plano Police Department has adapted in the face of a pandemic, his experience with local protests during this spring and summer, and how it feels to be back in Plano. Special thanks to...

For this installment of Plano Pulse, our hosts Kelle Marsalis, President & CEO, and Lissa Smith, Chair of the Board, sit down with Shannah Hayley and Steve Stoler who have led City of Plano's communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in to hear their tips on how they cut through the information overload to the most important news, how the City established and staffed a call center and li...

Don't miss this very special episode of Plano Pulse, featuring a special guest host Olivia McCoy, our 2020 Special Projects Intern (sponsored by Cigna) through the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program. Olivia joins Kelle Marsalis, President & CEO, in interviewing our three additional summer interns (sponsored by FedEx Office): Ananya Sridhar, Bethel Kim, and Keshav Vasanth. Listen in to learn m...

Debra Austin is a business coach, speaker, facilitator, and founder of Chaos2Results Business Coaching. Our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Lissa Smith (Chair of the Board), sat down with Debra and discussed suggestions for work from home success, advice for conquering the business ups and downs during the pandemic, and how Debra has grown as a business coach during her own entrepreneu...

This year has been historically challenging to the restaurant industry impacting business owners and employees locally and across the country. Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of Texas Restaurant Association, joined our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Lissa Smith (Chair of the Board), to discuss how the pandemic has impacted the restaurant industry, innovative solutions to our new normal...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our hosts sat down with Michael Lawson, Senior Manager of Boeing Global Engagement with The Boeing Company. Listen in to learn more about Boeing's local operations and community engagement strategy, the aerospace industry, as well as Michael's personal experience with working from home during the pandemic. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WOR...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our guest is Flip Howard, CEO of WORKSUITES. Flip joins our hosts in a discussion of insights gained through his nearly 20 years in the coworking industry, including his approach to business growth and his vision for the future of the workplace. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES.

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our hosts sat down with Dave Steinman with College Hunks Hauling Junk. Listen in to hear more about Dave's lifelong interest in junk, his most memorable finds on the job, and what exactly constitutes a "Hunk". Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.worksuites.com.

In this episode of Plano Pulse, Steve Sims with City of Plano sits down with our hosts to talk all things Census. You'll hear why the data gathered by the Census is so important, as well as what to expect when participating, the confidentiality of your personal information, and Census scams to avoid. Learn more at the City of Plano's website: www.plano.gov/3412/2020-Census. Plano Pulse is brought...

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 st...

February is American Heart Month and we are learning more about heart health in this episode of Plano Pulse with our guests, Emily Gerstner and Joanna May from American Heart Association (AHA). Tune in to learn more about health equity for women, the differences in symptoms of a heart event for men and women, and simple heart healthy behaviors that you can implement starting today. Learn more abou...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our guest is Misty Hoyt, owner of Photography By Misty. Listen in to learn Misty's tips for looking your best in a head shot, what it's really like to own a photography business, and the top things that she has done to grow her small business. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.worksuites.com.

In this episode, our hosts chat with Bill Brock, owner of White Rock Films, LLC and the podcast pro behind Plano Pulse. Listen in to learn more about the power of video to promote your business and tips for aspiring podcasters. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.worksuites.com.

In the latest episode of Plano Pulse, Plano Chamber President & CEO Kelle Marsalis sits down with 2019 Board Chair LaMonte Thomas. Listen in as they take a look back on 2019, including LaMonte's proudest achievements in his role as board chair and his words of wisdom for 2020 Board Chair Lissa Smith. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.worksuites....

Listen in to the latest episode of Plano Pulse as our hosts chat with Pamela Zeigler-Petty, Business Banker with Capital One and dedicated community volunteer. You'll get to know Pamela as she shares her insights into the banking industry, the business case for the arts, and her passion for diversity and inclusion. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at...

For this episode of Plano Pulse, we sat down with Jeanne Rubin, President Emeritus of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) of North Texas. Join us to learn more about GALA North Texas's programs, including GALA Youth and their Ally Training program, and listen in as we discuss topics including how the business community can support the LGBTQ community, how to be a better ally, and preferred pronoun...

Our guest for this episode of Plano Pulse is James Hofmann, CEO of NTTA (North Texas Tollway Authority). Listen in to learn all there is to know about our local toll roads, including NTTA safety initiatives, why toll roads are built, and the future of using our Toll Tags in other states across the country. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.works...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our hosts sit down to chat with Rachel Yzaguirre with the Plano Public Library System. In addition to sharing a look inside the exciting programs and services provided by the Library, Rachel also discusses her role as Chair of the Young Professionals of Plano Executive Committee and the great work being done by this group to develop our city's future leaders. Plano...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, you will hear from Plano's favorite wine experts - Lynda and Jim McDevitt, owners of Corner Wines. Tune in to hear their tips for budding wine enthusiasts, to learn more about their global wine adventures, and to pick up some new wine lingo to impress your friends. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.worksuites.com.

In this episode of Plano Pulse, you'll meet David McCall III - attorney, long-time Plano resident, and one of the keepers of our city's fascinating history. Listen in to learn some of the highlights of Plano's history, including a glimpse into life in Plano's early days, as well as a few of the events and developments that were critical to creating the city we know today. Plano Pulse is brought to...

In this episode of Plano Pulse, our hosts sit down with Christopher Day, Commercial Recycling Supervisor for City of Plano. Listen in to learn more about the difference between commercial and residential recycling programs, what really happens when you accidentally throw trash in the recycling bin, and how your business can take steps towards becoming more sustainable through recycling. Plano Puls...