10/30/2026
CITY 2 CITY: LEANDER LEADERSHIP IMMERSION – FRISCO, TEXAS
October 28–29, 2026
What can Leander learn from one of the fastest-growing and most recognized cities in Texas? A LOT!
The Leander Chamber of Commerce brought together Chamber members, board representatives, and community leaders for a two-day City 2 City experience in Frisco to explore leadership, economic development, tourism, business growth, and community partnerships.
A HUGE THANK-YOU TO OUR FRISCO SPEAKERS AND HOSTS:
• Mark Hill – Mayor, City of Frisco
• Jeff Cheney – Former Mayor, City of Frisco
• George Purefoy – Former City Manager, City of Frisco
• Christal Howard, IOM – President/CEO, Frisco Chamber of Commerce
• Shelby Fawver – Director of Events, Frisco Chamber of Commerce
• Jason Ford – President, Frisco Economic Development Corporation
• Marla Roe, CDME, CTA – Executive Director, Visit Frisco
• Josh Dill, STS – Assistant Executive Director, Visit Frisco
We appreciate the City of Frisco, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, and Visit Frisco for their hospitality, transparency, and willingness to share their knowledge and experiences.
REPRESENTING LEANDER:
A special thank-you to the Chamber members, board representatives, and community leaders who participated:
Dee Thomas, Denise Seiler, Dr. Jodie West, OD, Jeff Baker, Jeff Johnson, Kent Souriyasak (Assistant City Manager), Leena Manwani, Mike Herrera (City Council), Mohan Marchetty, Mayor Na’Cole Thompson, Rachel Birkhead, Randall Malik (Economic Development Director), Shirley Sears, Tanya Clawson, and Tiesa Holloway.
Growth is about more than rooftops, roads, and new businesses. It’s about intentional leadership, thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, economic opportunity, and preserving the character that makes a community special.
As Leander continues to grow, we have an opportunity to learn from communities like Frisco while creating a future that remains uniquely OURS.
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