The Plano Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on January 20, 2015 to commemorate another year of service and growth. Outgoing chairman Olin Jaye will provide highlights from the past year and introduce the new 2015 chairman, Al Valente. Chamber leadership will discuss efforts to positively impact the local business community. The keynote speaker will be Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota North America, who played a key role in Toyota's development of its new headquarters in Plano. The annual meeting will mark the passing of the gavel from Jaye to Valente as the new chairman of the board.

1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jamee Jolly
Phone: 972-424-7547, ext. 222
Email: jjolly@planochamber.org
PLANO CHAMBER: One Vision. One Voice.
Plano Chamber Will Commemorate a Year of Growth, Innovation, and
Collaboration at Plano First Annual Meeting
PLANO, TX – January 9, 2015 – The Plano Chamber of Commerce will commemorate
another year of service to its members and the Plano community during its annual
meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. This meeting is part of the Plano
First Quarterly Luncheon Series, sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Plano. It will be held at the Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX
75074.
Outgoing Chairman Olin Jaye will provide highlights from the past year and introduce
2015 Chairman of the Board Al Valente. Chamber leadership will discuss the
organization’s efforts to positively impact the local business community, connect with
business and community leaders, and launch its new brand: One Vision. One Voice.
The program will also feature member recognition awards and remarks by the keynote
speaker, Jim Lentz – Chief Executive Officer at Toyota North America.
Lentz is also the president and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor North America,
Inc. and a Senior Managing Officer of parent company Toyota Motor Corporation,
located in Japan. In this role, Lentz oversees all of Toyota’s North American affiliate
companies and played a key role in negotiating the company’s development of its new
headquarters in Plano, Texas.
“We are so fortunate to live in a community with a thriving business economy and job
market,” Jamee Jolly, Plano Chamber President/CEO, said. “With Chairman Jaye’s
strong leadership and desire to keep the Plano Chamber moving forward, we have
experienced exciting growth in our membership and renewed energy amongst our
business members. We will continue that momentum in 2015 with the launch of our next
strategic plan.”
The luncheon will mark the passing of the gavel from 2014 Chairman of the Board Olin
Jaye to the 2015 Chairman of the Board Al Valente. Valente is the Managing Partner of
Bell & Valente Wealth Services.
“I am proud to be part of the dynamic growth and change that our city is experiencing,”
announced Valente. “I look forward to working with the committed members of the
Chamber as we embark on a new three-year strategic plan. It is an exciting time as the
Chamber continues its work with its many community partners to create an economic
environment that encourages business development and expansion.”

2. About the Plano Chamber of Commerce: Established in 1946, the Plano Chamber
represents over 1,000 businesses and community organizations in Plano and the
surrounding area. The Plano Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing
business development and economic growth of the community through advocacy,
education, innovation, and collaboration.
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