Leadership Allen

ALUMNI: Gather your teams and represent Leadership Allen at the First Annual Chamber Pickleball Tournament! 🥳

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!

Thursday, June 11 | Chicken N Pickle

Event Schedule Snapshot:
☑ 11:00 AM – Check-In + Lunch Served
☑ 12:30 PM – Rules, Scoring & Court Assignments
☑ 1:00 PM – Tournament Play Begins
☑ 3:00 PM – Appetizers + Drink Tickets Available
☑ 5:00 PM – Event Concludes

Don't miss out on this day of fun and networking! Register here 👉🏼https://tinyurl.com/ChamberPickle

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https://allenchamber.com/leadership-allen-application/

Congratulations on graduating from the Leadership Allen Class 37 program! This is an outstanding accomplishment and a true reflection of your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to both personal and professional growth. You should be very proud of all you have achieved throughout this journey.

By completing this program, you have demonstrated the qualities of a strong leader — the ability to inspire others, build meaningful connections, and make a positive impact within your community and beyond. As you move forward, continue to embrace new opportunities, pursue growth, and lead with purpose and vision.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved achievement. We wish you continued success and fulfillment in all your future endeavors!

Way to represent, Class 37!

Congratulations winners! 👏🏼

Leadership Allen Class 37 had an incredible Education Day this week!

We kicked off the morning at the STEAM Center, where we heard from David Hicks, Chief Communications Officer for Allen Independent School District, who shared the rich history of the district. The class then enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour led by the amazing STEAM Ambassadors.

Next, we had the opportunity to hear from Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock, followed by a visit to Kerr Elementary where the class engaged with students and participated in hands-on activities alongside campus leadership. The day also included a stop at Eagle Stadium for a closer look at one of Allen’s most iconic facilities.

We wrapped up the day at Collin College with a presentation from President Dr. Neil Matkin and a tour of the Technical Campus led by Campus Provost Dr. Brenden Mesch.

A huge thank you to our session sponsors, Allen Independent School District and Collin College, and to our Class 37 Presenting Sponsor, Community Waste Disposal. We appreciate your continued support in making these impactful leadership experiences possible! 👏

Dear Leadership Alumni,

We would like to cordially invite you attend the Leadership Allen Class 37 graduation ceremony. Please see the details below and we hope you can join us in this celebration.

Registration Link: https://www.allenchamber.com/event/5272296/leadership-allen-class-37-graduation

Kicking off our Allen History, Government & City Services Day with Leadership Allen Class 37 and our incredible Presenting Sponsor, CWD—thank you to Robert Medigovich for helping start the day strong!

We had an amazing lineup of community leaders who gave the class a behind-the-scenes look at how Allen operates, including Rebecca Vice. Asst. City Manager, Pete Phillis, CFO, and Jason Cooley, Allen CDC Director. A big thank you as well to Raymon Yarborough and his team from Community Services, along with Brandy O’Keefe, Allen CVB Director, for sharing their expertise and passion for our community.

The class explored the Allen Emergency Communications Center and enjoyed a tour of Allen Fire Station #1 led by Chief Nolen—a definite highlight of the day!

We wrapped up at the Allen Public Library, where Tom Keener, our favorite local historian, brought Allen’s rich history to life.

Another impactful day learning, connecting, and growing together as leaders in our community!

On behalf of Leadership Allen Class 37, Team A, you and your families are cordially invited to attend the Kick-Off Event for Allen’s Pollinator Pathway initiative, to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Allen Senior Recreation Center!

Allen’s Pollinator Pathway initiative seeks to expand pollinator-friendly habitats across the community by establishing native-plant pollinator gardens in visible public spaces and by equipping families to create their own at-home “micro-habitats” through free pollinator garden starter kits. Together, these efforts will form a connected network of pollinator-supportive environments - “steppingstones” that benefit bees, butterflies, moths, birds, and other vital species - while fostering hands-on environmental stewardship among residents of all ages.

The Kick-Off Event will mark the official launch of this community-wide effort. The program will include a ceremonial groundbreaking for the inaugural pollinator garden planted by Leadership Allen, family-friendly educational activities, and the distribution of pollinator starter kits.

This event is presented by the Allen Community Development Corporation.

🚀 New Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Have you been thinking about starting a business—but aren’t sure where to begin?

Our newly announced Allen Chamber Foundation has created Business Launch 101, an 8-week introductory business incubator program designed to help future business owners learn the fundamentals of launching and running a business.

Through weekly sessions led by local experts, participants will explore topics like:
✔️ Starting or buying a business
✔️ Funding your idea
✔️ Accounting basics
✔️ Marketing and branding
✔️ Technology and AI tools
✔️ Scaling and exit planning

📅 April 1 – May 20
🕓 Wednesdays at 4 PM
👥 Limited cohort (about 10 participants)

Whether you’re in the idea stage or early startup phase, this program is built to help you start with confidence.

✨ A preview session will take place at our Lunch and Learn event on March 26: https://www.allenchamber.com/event/25256646/lunch-and-learn-how-to-start-a-small-business

👉 Learn more about the program and sign up: https://www.allenchamber.com/event/25256769/business-launch-101-cohort-8-week-program