Allen Chamber Endorses Collin College Bond Proposal
Collin College will have a $600 million bond proposal go before the voters in the November general election later this
September 10, 2026
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Collin College will have a $600 million bond proposal go before the voters in the November general election later this
Last week, the Allen Chamber hosted the very first meeting of the newly-formed Nonprofit Industry Council, a Chamber engagement group
Why it Matters The North Texas Business Expo and Networking Social is one of the premier networking events in Collin
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Since this is Small Business Month, we thought it would be the ideal time to call attention to some of
Lovejoy ISD has called for its first bond election in more than a decade, asking voters for approval on capital
At its April meeting, the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse the Lovejoy ISD
The Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse the Lovejoy ISD 2025 bond proposal that
Lovejoy ISD has called for a bond election that will go before the voters this May. The bond proposal presents
This week, the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the Frisco Chamber, McKinney Chamber, and Plano Chamber for
Last week, a delegation consisting of Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce members and representatives from both the City of Allen
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Karen Walter is the Area Director of Marketing & Business Development for Allen Premium Outlets. With over 25 years of experience in retail and brand marketing, Karen is passionate about connecting businesses to the community through events, partnerships, and initiatives. Previously, she held leadership roles with The Container Store, lululemon, and Neiman Marcus.
Karen has served in a variety of leadership and advisory roles, including President of the PTSA at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas. She earned special recognition for excellence in PTA leadership for the 2022-2023 school year, by the Texas PTA.
Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After living in Dallas for 20 years, she now resides in McKinney and enjoys pickleball, Pilates, and travel. Karen’s daughter is a junior at University of Texas-Austin, double majoring in dance and English.
Rodricka Taylor serves as the Coordinator for Superintendent and Board Services at Lovejoy Independent School District, where she supports executive leadership, board governance, policy, elections, public information, district-wide events, and community engagement. With over a decade of public-sector and legal experience, she is known for her strategic leadership, strong relationships with elected officials, and commitment to transparency and service.
A graduate of the Allen Chamber Leadership Class 35, Ms. Taylor helps facilitate the Chamber Leadership Alumni Committee and actively serves on the City of Allen Library Board. She holds degrees in Education and Political Science from Collin College and Texas Tech University and proudly calls Allen home.