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Coppell Chamber Update
Message from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 The Chamber Building Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
FALL 2015
Sample Local Cuisine By Kristi Valentine President & CEO Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Have you had a chance to try Little Greek Fresh Grill yet? Maybe you are interested in trying Carmel’s Mediterranean cuisine or a Red Velvet Cupcake from Frost Cupcakery. If you are a self-proclaimed “foodie” or maybe just interested in checking out what our local businesses offer in the way of yummy food and beverages, then mark your calendars now to attend the 6th Annual Taste of Coppell presented again this year by Frost Bank. From 4-7 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2015, please join lots of the local residents when we gather at the Coppell Senior and Community Center for this year’s event. Many of our tried and true participants are back again this year to wow you with their mouth-watering appetizers, main entrees, desserts, beverages, etc. We also have several new additions to our list of participating restaurants. There will be wine tasting by Market Street and margaritas by Esparza’s. Help us award the Golden Fork Award (participant with the most tips/dollars in their voting box) and the new “Top Taste” Award. Tickets are $25 in advance and on sale now and can be purchased online at www.coppellchamber.org, in person or by phone at the Coppell Chamber, 509 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, TX 75019 or 972-393-2829. If it’s not a sell-out in advance, we will also have tickets for purchase at the door that day for $35 each, but purchasing in advance is recommended. These participants that have already committed to participate in this year’s event:
• Ben E. Keith • Black Walnut Café • Carmel • Victor’s Wood Grill • Frost Cupcakery • Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano • Hard Eight BBQ • J. Macklin’s Grill • Market Street • Whataburger
• Zenzero Bakery • Little Greek Fresh Grill • Shade Tree Coffee Roasters • Tea2 go • Sam’s Club • McAllister’s Deli • The Tamale Company • Wu’s Asian Bistro • Jimmy John’s
I hope you’ll join me at this year’s Taste of Coppell presented by Frost Bank. The proceeds from this event assist the Coppell Chamber of Commerce in providing programs to your local businesses. We appreciate your support. Helping Your Business…That’s What We Do!
November Chamber Luncheon Honors Our Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 North Lake College President Christa Slejko to Speak . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Advertise your business in Coppell Chamber Connection. . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Upcoming Chamber Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Dr. Mike Waldrip Government Affairs Speaker Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Welcome New Chamber Members. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . Page 8
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization, and its mission is to promote and enhance the business environment and quality of life in our community.
509 W. Bethel Rd., Ste. 200 P.O. Box 452 Coppell, TX 75019 972-393-2829 ph 972-393-0659 fax VISIT US ONLINE AT COPPELLCHAMBER.ORG • Business Directory • Chamber Events • Community Calendar • Hot Deals • and More! FOLLOW THE CHAMBER ON:
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The Chamber's Building Campaign The Coppell Chamber announces its Building Campaign for a new Chamber Office located in Old Town Coppell
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce announces its Building Campaign for the purchase of a building located at 708 Main Street. As the Chamber celebrates its 25th year, we have decided that now is the time to plant our roots in Old Town/Main Street Coppell with the purchase of a business cottage that will serve as our Chamber office. Here’s how you can get involved. “The Chamber is gathering our community of supporters and commissioning a “Legacy Wall” for the new building to honor those businesses and individuals that invest $1,000 or more in the Building Campaign. I hope you will join me as a “Legacy Partner.” Your support will help en-
sure the continued work of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce – a meaningful Legacy Gift of a lifetime for our community,” stated Kristi Valentine, President & CEO of the Coppell Chamber. The Chamber has already begun raising funds towards reaching the goal of $100,000. Completion of the building and the move into the new office is expected to take place by December 31, 2015, and will allow the Chamber to continue to serve the business community in and around Coppell with a presence in Old Town. The Chamber’s Building Campaign is being led by Ricardo Roberto, owner of RA Financial. Mr. Roberto can be reached at (972) 471-9755 or by email at
raroberto@msn.com. Please contact the Chamber at (972) 393-2829 or by email at karen@coppellchamber.org if you wish to donate. The Chamber prefers to receive all Building Campaign funds during the 2015 calendar year.
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November Chamber Luncheon Honors Our Veterans
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Honoring Our Veterans Luncheon at 11:30 am on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Hackberry Creek Country Club. Our keynote speaker will be Major General Richard Lynch, Retired. The Chamber takes this opportunity to recognize and thank area veterans for their service and contributions to our country. Area veterans are invited to attend as guests of local businesses and organizations at no charge, so we need
sponsorship assistance. Table sponsorships are available to assist with the expense of providing lunch for the Veterans. Sponsor a Veteran for $30 or a table of Veterans for $350. (8 Veterans plus 2 tickets for yourself to attend). Table sponsors will be recognized at the event and on the chamber website. Contact the Coppell Chamber today at 972-393-2829 or online at coppellchamber.org to assist us in honoring our veterans.
North Lake College President Christa Slejko to speak at Coppell Young Professionals Luncheon Join us for our 2nd Young Professional's CEO Leadership Lunch! $20 covers your meal and your admission to this special "All Access" event with Christa Slejko, President of North Lake College. Christa will speak about her professional journey and career from the beginning to present day. Then we will open it up for a Q&A session for the last 30 min. Please register for your ticket at www.coppellchamber.org or 917-393-2829.
Christa slejko
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Only Coppell Chamber members are in the Coppell Chamber Connection.
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS tuesday oCt 27, 2015
thursday Nov 12, 2015
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Chamber Connections @ Hard Eight BBQ Coppell Young Professionals CEO Leadership Lunch
wedNesday oCt 28, 2015 ■
Biz U - HR for Small Biz
thursday oCt 29, 2015 ■
Ribbon Cutting - The Ratliff Group
tuesday Nov 3, 2015 ■
Education Committee
wedNesday Nov 4, 2015 ■
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Working Well in Coppell Committee Meeting Women in Business meeting
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Biz U Lunch and Learn – Social Media for Small Biz Flu Shot Clinic
tuesday Nov 17, 2015 ■
Gov't Affairs Speaker Forum/ CISD Superintendant Dr. Mike Waldrip
wedNesday Nov 18, 2015 ■
The Laurel Ribbon Cutting
Friday Nov 20, 2015 ■
Chamber Monthly Luncheon – Honoring Our Veterans
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Chamber Connections @ Hard Eight BBQ
thursday Nov 5, 2015
tuesday deC 1, 2015
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BB&T Ribbon Cutting New Chamber Office Open House
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Working Well in Coppell Committee Meeting
Taste of Coppell 2015
thursday deC 3, 2015
Chamber Connections @ Victor’s Wood Grill Little Greek Fresh Grill Ribbon Cutting
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tuesday Nov 10, 2015 ■
Education Committee
Concept 7 Photography Ribbon Cutting
thursday deC 17, 2015 ■
Chamber Holiday Open House
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Page 6 — Coppell Chamber Quarterly — Sunday, October 25, 2015
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CISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip Government Affairs Speaker Forum
Owner- Ray Bowens
The Coppell Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee will host the Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip. All are welcome to join us at 8 am on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015 at the Chamber office in Old Town Coppell, 509 W. Bethel Road, Suite 200, Coppell, TX 75019. Dr. Waldrip will speak about the proposed 2016 Coppell ISD bond program. The Coppell Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee exists to educate local businesses and residents in the area of politics by providing free monthly speakers & roundtable discussions on issues of importance to the business community. In addition to the monthly gatherings, the Committee also hosts the Chamber’s Annual State of the City Address in October, local Candidate Forums, an organized trip to our state Capitol in Austin to meet with state legislators, etc. For more information on this event and the Coppell Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee, please go to www.coppellchamber.org or call the Chamber office at 972-393-2829.
dr. mike waldrip
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Sunday, October 25, 2015 — Coppell Chamber Quarterly — Page
Welcome New Chamber Members moviNg CompaNy
bekins moving solutions inc 505 Airline Drive Coppell, TX 75019 www.mybekins.com (972) 304-0353
eveNt, meetiNg & CoNFereNCe FaCilities virtual oFFiCes & exeCutive suites
Collective office 537 Houston Street Coppell, TX 75019 http://collectiveoffice.net (972) 525-2225
appliaNCes
mr. appliance Coppell, TX 75019 http://www.mrappliance.com (972) 512-6400
busiNess CoaChes
transworld business advisors of North dallas 15455 Dallas Parkway Addison, TX 75001 www.tworld.com/northdallas (817) 494-0497 real estate ageNts
mani raveendran - keller williams realty Coppell, TX 75019 www.dallasandbeyond.com (817) 312-7861
baNks & FiNaNCial iNstitutioNs
bb&t - Coppell 252 N. Denton Tap Rd. Coppell, TX 75019 http://bbt.com (469) 702-3025
oFFiCe FurNiture & equipmeNt equipmeNt leasiNg
hilliard office solutions 2100 Valley View Lane, Ste. 100 Farmers Branch, TX 75234 www.HilliardOS.com (972) 247-1140 hotels & motels
home2 suites by hilton 4700 Plaza Drive Irving, TX 75063 www.Home2suitesDFW.com (972) 929-5700
travel ageNCies
hospitals & mediCal FaCilities
Cruise planners an american express travel representitive 138 Windham Circle, Ste. 100 Coppell, TX 75019 www.priotravelpros.com (214) 396-5855
First texas hospital 1401 E. Trinity Mills Rd. Carrollton, TX 75006 www.firsttexashospital.com (972) 810-0700
kodem law Firm pllC 712 Cresthaven Rd Coppell, TX 75019 (732) 299-4135
a.g. insurance agencies 755 Falcon Lane, Ste. 200 Coppell, TX 75019 www.agiainc.com (214) 659-1236
attorNeys
brewer jackson & lang professional Corporation 5201 N. OConnor Blvd., Ste. 500 Irving, Texas 75039 www.brewerjackson.com (972) 870-9898
CateriNg / restauraNts
iNsuraNCe ageNCies aNd/or FiNaNCial serviCes
FitNess & health
pure barre Coppell 230 N Denton Tap Rd., Ste. 107 Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 221-7873 retail stores
let it shine 529 Houston Street Coppell, TX 75019 (817) 247-8032
better source quotes 2200 Pool Rd. Ste 202 Grapevine, TX 76051 www.bettersourcequotes.com (817) 251-2544
dodie's 723 W. Main Coppell, TX 75019 www.dodies.com (972) 745-7900
salata 150 S. Denton Tap Rd. Coppell, Texas 75019 (214) 769-0487
video produCtioNs
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logos media Coppell, TX 75019 www.thelogosmedia.com (972) 415-6877
CoFFee serviCe
shade tree roasters 820 S. Macarthur Blvd., Ste. 105402 Coppell, TX 75019 http://shadetreeroasters.com (972) 247-6468 eNgiNeeriNg
ramboll environ 400 E. Royal Ln., Building Three Suite 290 Irving, TX 75039 www.ramboll-environ.com (972) 869-7629
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