CHAMBER NEWS
Wylie Chamber of Commerce STILL GOING STRONG AFTER 45 YEARS by Deonna Osborn
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he Wylie Chamber of form in 2009. This popular Commerce, currently event corrals individuals from over 425 members Wylie, Sachse, Murphy, Garland, strong, stands as a piland other surrounding areas, lar of information and service to providing an opportunity, not only for businesses to support Wylie and surrounding communithe community, but also for ties. Members range from home participating members, students, services to professional busiand other citizens to volunteer nesses to restaurants. As the priside by side as families gather for mary business organization for wholesome Wylie-style fun. the City of Wylie, the mission of the Chamber is “to promote and Recently, the Chamber support Wylie Chamber memhosted its 2nd Annual Women’s bers while contributing to the Conference and it has partnered growth and quality of life in our with Collin College to offer community.” customer service classes. “The people are the assets,” Mike Originally established in 1977 said. The Chamber is committed as the Wylie Area Chamber of to providing new development Commerce, the organization opportunities for its members and started with a nine-member board the community it tirelessly serves. of directors and a handful of Chamber's original downtown location was where Hair members. The physical location Wylie As a tight-knit, diverse, and Society salon is located today. has changed three times over welcoming group with a family the course of its 45-year history. feel, all member businesses A 1987 amendment altered the rally for each other to do well. official name to Wylie Chamber That’s something that makes of Commerce, and the entity this Chamber unique. The began to morph into its current organization also provides many form. Today, the Chamber boasts valuable resources for every a healthy 15-member board member of the community. The of directors and has retained website lists member businesses, the same chamber president Several past Board Members celebrating the Chamber's 30th recommendations for services, since 2004. Surrounding city Anniversary in 2007: Brian Miller, Bill Bonney, Red Byboth, and even a one-stop-shop Melissa Crabtree, Chuck Flesch, Ray Mullins, Lori Whitten, Toni membership has grown as Wylie Young, Dr. H. John Fuller, Denise Holthaus, Sam Satterwhite, reference to many of the business continues to prove itself a viable Sara Holsted, Raymond Cooper, Marcia Coker, Ken Lane, Betty websites. Wylie is home to many and attractive area for commerce. Poe, Dr. Chuck Kerin & Marvin Fuller. unique businesses, some of which citizens may not even be aware of; explore the The Chamber hosts several events throughout the website to discover these local treasures. In addition, year and, as Chamber President Mike Agnew recently the Chamber staff always welcomes phone calls and pointed out, “We have evolved with changing times.” emails with any questions about a local business or The organization’s oldest event is the annual banquet. service, and is happy point you in the right direction. In the Chamber’s nearly 45-year history, 42 banquets have taken place. The second-oldest tradition, and The Wylie Chamber of Commerce welcomes your perhaps one of the best known, is the 28-year-old Wylie questions and looks forward to letting you know how Championship Rodeo. Originally started in 1994 as you can get involved. Give them a call at 972-442-2804 a ranch rodeo consisting of local ranches bringing in or visit the website www.wyliechamber.org and check cowboys to compete, it changed into its championship out all the ways the Chamber can help! • 18 |
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