January, 2015
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities Chamber Luncheon Happy New Year!
Mission:
04-05
Chamber Sponsors Natalie Thompson-Garner Grapevine Chamber Staff
06-07
New Members, November Luncheon Introductions
Vision: The vision of the Grapevine Chamber is a progressive business organization that brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper.
•
Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community
10-11
Renewing Members January Calendar
Grapevine & Colleyville Chambers Combine for Luncheon with Sen. Hancock & Rep. Capriglione, January 8
The mission of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is to promote business that adds value to our community.
•
08-09
Strategic Planning Retreat Legislation Session Begins Women’s Division
The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce and Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce will combine for a special luncheon, with guest speakers Texas Senator Kelly Hancock and Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione. The luncheon, sponsored by Aviall, Inc. and catered by McAlister’s Deli, will be Thursday, January 8, at 11:30 a.m. at the Grapevine Convention Center. Senator Hancock and Representative Capriglione will discuss the upcoming Texas 84th Legislature. First elected to the Texas Senate in 2012, Senator Kelly Hancock represents Senate District 9,
which includes portions of Tarrant and Dallas Counties. He served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives where he advocated for core conservative values of limited government, lower taxes and strong family values. Throughout his legislative career, Senator Hancock, a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Business, has worked to pass voter identification legislation, prolife legislation, eminent domain legislation, immigration reform legislation and state sovereignty legislation. Senator Hancock and his wife, Robin, have been married 26 years and have three children: Chloe, Skylar and Harrison. Representative Capriglione has been married for 11 years to his wife Elisa and has three children. After receiving his bachelors of
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and that you were able to find some time to recharge the battery and get ready for a great 2015. I am truly honored to serve as your Chairman of the Grapevine
Chamber Board of Directors this year. I am the owner of Panda Embroidery, and we have been proudly doing business in Grapevine since 1987. I would like to take a moment to thank all the members of the Grapevine Chamber, past and
Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/ Grapevinecoc
science in Physics, he pursued his MBA in Finance from Santa Clara University. Representative Capriglione has devoted himself to conservative ideals and has been actively fighting for limited and efficient government in the DFW area, representing District 98. Make plans to attend the luncheon at the Grapevine Convention Center, located at 1209 S. Main St. (at the corner of Vine St. & Municipal Way). The cost is $20 with a reservation by 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, or $25 after that date. There is a $5 fee for invoicing, and all reservations not canceled by 1 p.m. the Wednesday of the luncheon will be billed. Reservations can be made by contacting the Grapevine Chamber at (817) 481-1522, emailing info@ grapevinechamber.org or visiting the Chamber website’s Events Page.
present, who have taken the time out of their busy schedules to volunteer for any Chamber event. Maybe it was working a shift at Main Street Days or GrapeFest or volunteering at the Chamber’s annual golf tournament. Continued on page 3
Like us on Facebook facebook.com/ GrapevineChamber