Leadership Frisco-Apply Now!

 The applications are ready for you to apply for Class 14 of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Leadership Frisco program.  I am a graduate of class 10, the best class and this is a program I would encourage you to take a look at.  The applications and more information will be added to the web site later today but I have them and can e-mail them over if you like.  Applications due in by Friday June 18th

I’ve got some great doctors

 When we moved to Frisco I began attending the Frisco Chamber of Commerce networking meetings in order to establish myself as a businessman in our new community and also to meet other business people. Now that I am established in my own business I continue to attend the meetings to meet the new business people coming into the Frisco area. Frisco is like the old Gold Rush towns with new people arriving almost daily and I want to become acquainted with as many as possible.

One of the people with whom I became acquainted when we first arrived in 2002 is my Chiropractor, Dr. Brian Bullitt. He has become a good friend and is also one of the main sponsors of the Frisco Cycling Club. It is great to have him involved. I was also fortunate enough to meet Dr. Pedro Checo who has become my primary doctor. He has a great sense of humor, a great office staff who ensure that his schedule runs on time and is very direct which I appreciate. Dr. Chekko and I have a true bond in our love of Free State Brewery in Lawrence, Kansas. We have a mutual friend who has taken him to Lawrence and introduced him to Free State and we both have a great appreciation of their products!

Through Dr. Checo I was introduced to Dr. Gupta when I was in the market for lasik eye surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Gupta as a caring and responsive doctor. He charges no more than any of the other doctors who perform this surgery and was always available to me both before and after my surgery. I would highly recommend him.

Recently Julie insisted that I go to a dermatologist to have some spots examined so I made an appointment with Dr. Michael McGuiness. From the beginning his staff was very pleasant and organized. Although I have been to a dermatologist before, I had never been to one where they did a full-body scan. It was very cool. Since I have spent a great deal of time in the sun while bicycling Dr. McGuiness talked with me about preventative measures I needed to take on a regular basis. I was genuinely impressed with his demeanor and his approach. So, if for any reason you have a need for a dermatologist, I would highly recommend Dr. McGuiness.

State of the City Address

July 22nd at the Westin Stonebriar Resort.  VIP Reception, 5:30-6:30pm and program start, 7:00-9pm Brought to you by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce

State of the City Address

July 22nd at the Westin Stonebriar Resort.  VIP Reception, 5:30-6:30pm and program start, 7:00-9pm Brought to you by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce

SHHHHHHHHH…..Perhaps we should not mention this to Julie!

Many of you are probably familiar with the Leadership Frisco program which is sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. I am a graduate of the 10th Leadership Frisco class and have just been asked to serve on the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council. Julie has extracted a promise from me that I will absolutely not become involved with anything else that takes me away from home in the evening……but the Advisory Council meets for lunch! The Council shapes the foundation of the Leadership class and is responsible for establishing the calendar and curriculum, working with feedback from previous years to revamp any areas of the program that might be necessary. One of the goals of the program is for the graduates to become more aware of how our city government operates and encourage them to become more involved with all aspects of our city. One of my classmates is now serving on the Frisco City Council; several classmates have joined Frisco city boards which meet their skill sets.
 
For any who are not aware of the program and its goals, it is an intensive 9 month program whose purpose is to increase the participant’s awareness of everything happening in Frisco. Those who are accepted in the class are required to attend class meetings one full Friday each month. Classes include visits to all areas of Frisco including City Hall, social service agencies, the Courthouse, etc. Last year’s class was also able to tour the Dallas Cowboy’s facility.
 
Should you be interested in applying for the Leadership Frisco program, the application deadline is June 19th. Requirements include residency in Frisco – either residing or working – for at least 2 years. There is a cost for the program but from what I hear about other cities, it is a bargain price! For instance, I have heard that there is a long waiting list in Chicago and, when you are finally accepted, the cost is $16,000! I wonder if that is really true?

Leadership Frisco

Leadership Frisco applications available for you to download.  This is a program if you live or work in Frisco you NEED to check out.  I was a part of Class 10- the best class!

Leadership Frisco

Leadership Frisco applications available for you to download.  This is a program if you live or work in Frisco you NEED to check out.  I was a part of Class 10- the best class!

Frisco City Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM. We will be saying goodbye to two great leaders: Tony Felker and Joy West due to term limits and welcoming Patrick Fallon and Bob Allen to the Council.  Hope you will make time to come celebrate this special day!

Frisco Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

April 20th, 6 – 9 pm at the Collin County Community College Event Center.  Hear from both Lewisville and Frisco ISD candidate and Frisco City Council candidates.

Frisco Chamber and ActionCOACH

Frisco Chamber and ActionCOACH bring you Jeffrey Gitomer on February 27th, 7am – 2:30pm.  Frisco Convention Center