Date: March 20, 2019
Contact: Karen Kim
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Office: (972) 335-9522 | Cell: (972) 900-9651
kkim@friscochamber.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Frisco Chamber of Commerce Committee Presents 2019 Municipal Candidate Forum
(Frisco, TX) The Frisco Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Frisco ISD Council of PTAs, is pleased to announce the 2019 Municipal Candidate Forum for the May 4th General Election. The forum will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, hosted by Grace Church, located in Frisco Square at 8440 Grace Street in Frisco. This free event is non-partisan and open to the public.
All of the candidates running for the Collin College Board of Trustees, the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees, and Frisco City Council have been invited to participate in the Municipal Candidate Forum, which will be moderated by Tony Felker and Valerie Wigglesworth, Managing Editor of Community Impact Newspaper.
Realizing that educating voters benefits the entire community, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate forums prior to each municipal election to provide a platform for business leaders and citizens to hear from the candidates and the issues they support.
“Local elections are so important to our community,” said Tony Felker, President and CEO of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. “Issues at the local level of government greatly impact our citizens and business leaders on a daily basis, from public safety to infrastructure to parks and libraries. In addition, decisions made by the Board of Trustees for both Frisco ISD and Collin College directly impact our future workforce.”
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About the Frisco Chamber of Commerce
The Frisco Chamber of Commerce is a 4-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce that consists of approximately 1,300 member businesses who provide goods and services to the growing, bustling economy in Frisco and the surrounding area. The Frisco Chamber of Commerce is the Voice of Business for Frisco and North Texas. The mission of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce is to protect and promote commerce, thru advocacy, resources, and connections. For more information, visit www.FriscoChamber.com.
About Frisco Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs
Frisco Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs is committed to inform and educate the businesses of Frisco regarding relevant legislative and regulatory issues. The fundamental role of Governmental Affairs includes advocating the views of the business community to elected officials on public policy and legislation on the local, state, and federal levels that might have an impact on the business community. For more information, visit www.FriscoChamber.com.
