Jamee Jolly
Plano Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO
“The Plano Chamber has enjoyed a partnership with Collin College for more than 30 years. This partnership includes joint programming for business professionals, assessing workforce needs of the local business community to provide more beneficial training, and advocating in Austin for good policy that will help the college provide a more cost-effective and relevant educational experience for students.”
Joseph Helmberger
Farmersville Chamber of Commerce Board President
“Collin College’s expansion into Farmersville will have an incredible impact on not only every chamber member but on every business in east Collin County and the community as a whole. It has been proven time and time again that community colleges have positive impacts on communities.”
Mike Agnew
Wylie Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
“We could not be more excited about Collin College coming to Wylie, Texas. From a Chamber standpoint, the economic impact will be immeasurable and the partnership opportunities between business, education and the college will be plentiful. The Wylie Chamber of Commerce staff and Board of Directors are very excited about the future with Collin College in Wylie.”
Sharon Mayer
Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce CEO
“Our partnership with Collin College has been extremely beneficial to our chamber. Working with the Corporate College and Workforce Development departments has provided us with insight and information to share with our members in an attempt to help them with training opportunities for their employees.”
Tony Felker
Frisco Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
“A major focus of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and the local business community is a well-trained and ‘ready’ workforce. As such, Collin College is a natural and critical partner for all businesses in the area given their educational programming, training opportunities and resources available for students and
business professionals.”
business professionals.”
Lisa Hermes
McKinney Chamber of Commerce
President
“An economically thriving community has to have a world-class, post-secondary education partner, no exception. We value our partnership with Collin College. Collin has done an excellent job of reaching out to the business community, conducting industry-specific focus groups in order to determine programming that will meet the needs of businesses, which in turn provides quality jobs for our citizens.”
Horace Satisfield
Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce
Board Chairman
“The Collin College community involvement and outreach has been noticeable throughout the years. It was especially evident upon the announcement of the $600 million bond initiative. Sponsoring a community outreach program last winter was one example of the college’s sincere commitment to include community suppliers of goods/services for upcoming construction and professional services projects.”
Melissa Cromwell
Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce
President
“The Celina Chamber of Commerce is excited for our local business community, knowing that a Collin College Campus is soon to break ground in Celina. The positive impact it will have on local business because of the steady flow of qualified, trained workers into our community is so needed with our growing workforce.”