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What a great way to kick off 2025! Check out the video from our 2025 Annual Meeting, where we celebrated milestones, discussed the future of Plano, and welcomed our new leadership. Special thanks to our amazing speakers, sponsors @texasresearchquarter @texashealth @atmosenergy , and everyone who attended. We can’t wait to continue working together to create a brighter future for our community. ??: @photographybymistydfw ??: @jksbydesign Watch the full recap now! #PlanoChamber #AnnualMeeting #CommunityImpact #Leadership #Plano2025

“ We are very excited to have the opportunity to create a new life science ecosystem for advanced industries, something that has not been in Plano, that has not been robust in north Texas, but it’s our opportunity to bring that new market sector here. The economic development opportunity that is related to this part of the industry sectors growth is truly remarkable.“ - Eric Danielson, AICP The Plano Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2025 was an amazing event hosted at the Texas Research Quarter that brought us insights into the future of Plano and how the Life Science industry is evolving in north Texas. To learn more about the Texas Research Quarter, click here: https://lnkd.in/gF5jbMrU

NexPoint Philanthropies sponsored the Plano Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual meeting hosted at the Texas Research Quarter. We heard from Citizen of the Year, David L. Downs, CFP CASL RICP ChFC CLU CAP, as he talked about the Plano Works Foundation and welcomed the new 2025 Chair of the Board of Directors, Kristen Lollar. To learn more about Plano Works Foundation, click here: https://lnkd.in/gAUYxJZz

The Plano Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Meeting was hosted at the Texas Research Quarter. We were thrilled to show off this space and share the revitalization of this building. “This building and project is the very definition of transformative thinking and innovation Plano has earned a reputation of leading” – Kelle Marsalis, CCE, IOM To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gF5jbMrU

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I had the privilege of attending the Plano Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the incredible Texas Research Quarter. The venue itself was spectacular, but it was the relevant discussions that truly stood out. Thank you Eric Danielson, AICP, Alex Lee, and Steve McSwain for sharing your insights on game-changing topics like AI, regional manufacturing, pending legislation, future workforce needs, and the growing role of robotics. A special thank you to NexPoint for giving us an exclusive sneak peek at this enormous, innovative complex. The potential of the Texas Research Quarter to transform the regional economy is undeniable, and I’m excited to witness it unfold.

What an amazing Annual Meeting we had at the Texas Research Quarter! We gathered to reflect on 2024’s success and look forward to a transformative year in 2025. Thank you to all our sponsors, attendees, and new Board Members for making this event unforgettable. Special thanks to our sponsors: ? NexPoint and Texas Research Quarter ? Texas Health Resources Plano A huge thank you to our speakers: ? Eric Danielson, AICP, NexPoint ? Steve McSwain, Arta Travel ? Alex Lee, Doosan Robotics From inspiring discussions to exciting announcements, we’re ready for another year of growth, innovation, and collaboration in Plano! Stay tuned as we celebrate 80 years of the Plano Chamber, announce new programming, and head to Austin for Plano Legislative Days and more! A special thank you to David L. Downs, CFP CASL RICP ChFC CLU CAP, our outgoing Board Chair, for his leadership and dedication. We are excited to welcome Kristen Lollar as our new Board President. Looking forward to the incredible impact Kristin will lead in 2025! 2025 is going to be BIG, and we’re thrilled to have you with us! #PlanoChamber #AnnualMeeting #Plano2025 #CommunityGrowth #Leadership

So enjoyed the Plano Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting yesterday at Texas Research Quarter. Loved being on this expansive campus and hearing about the future of innovation and biotech in Plano. #terracon #biotech #cmt #geotech #environmental #facilities

?NEW EXPERIENCES ARE GOOD FOR THE SOUL ? I had to attend the Plano Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting this year. It was my first opportunity to see Texas Research Quarter (formerly the EDS Building) in Plano, TX. WOW! The inside of the building is amazing as is. ICONIC. I cannot wait to see what NexPoint has in store. The renderings are slick. What a vibrant gathering! ?? The annual meeting was buzzing with energy as we watched the 2024 Board Chair, David L. Downs, pass the gavel to the 2025 Board Chair, Kristen Lollar. It's always inspiring to see leadership transitions and the fresh perspectives they bring. We got an informative review of the past year and a sneak peek into what 2025 has in store for us. The highlights were engaging and offered a lot to think about, especially considering the economic panel discussion that followed. The insights shared about the upcoming economic landscape were pretty eye-opening. It’s fascinating how these discussions can light a fire in your brain, prompting new ideas and innovations. ?? Imagine the year 1996...and a very specific crystal ball??. You had to have been there. Yes, at the meeting, but also, 1996 - total vibe. One of the best parts of the meeting was the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and forge new connections. Moments like these remind me why our community is so strong—it's filled with intelligent and passionate individuals. Events like this are a reminder that growth happens in many forms. Be it through leadership changes, economic discussions, or making meaningful connections, every interaction adds to our professional journeys. ? Looking forward to what we’ll accomplish in 2025 with this robust community by our side! ?? Chris (Christene) Downs David L. Downs, CFP CASL RICP ChFC CLU CAP Eric Danielson, AICP - Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Kelley Thomas Krista Medlock Pamela Z. Charmaine Solomon Leah White Jillian Hiris, MSW

I had such a great time at the Plano Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting at the new Texas Research Quarter! It was so fun celebrating Kristen Lollar as she stepped into the role of 2025 Chair of the Chamber Board. I'm so excited to serve on the Board with her, representing the Young Professionals of Plano as this year's Chair. It's super special to be in this role while Kristen is the Chair of the Board, both of us representing Whitley Penn (and of course our fabulous Marketing team). I can't wait to see all the amazing things we'll accomplish under Kristen's leadership!