January, 2016
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Networking Opportunities
Mission: The mission of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is to promote business that adds value to our community.
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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.
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Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community
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Chamber Sponsors Business News
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New Members Luncheon Introductions
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Parade of Lights Women’s Division
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Renewing Members December Calendar
Start the New Year with Senator Jane Nelson, Janurary 21 Thursday, January 21, at 11:30 a.m., at the Grapevine Convention Center. State Senator Jane Nelson represents District 12, which includes portions of Denton and Tarrant counties. She is a businesswoman and former teacher who served two terms on the State Board of Education before joining the Texas Senate. Senator Nelson, the first woman in Texas legislative history to chair a standing budget-writing committee, serves as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, which shapes the state budget and The Grapevine Chamber is crafts fiscal policy for Texas. As proud to have Texas State Senator chair of Finance, Senator Nelson Jane Nelson speak at the January also serves as a member of the Membership Luncheon, sponsored Legislative Budget Board, a body by LegacyTexas and catered by Wise of five Senate and five House Guys Pizzeria. The luncheon will be representatives that sets the
HAPPY 2016!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and you were able to spend some time with family and friends. My name is Steve Haley, and I am the General Manager of the Hilton
DFW Lakes. We have been part of the Grapevine Community since 1983, and I am truly honored to be your Chairman of the Grapevine Chamber Board of Directors for this year. Congratulations to Past Chairman, Paul Slechta, the Board of Directors, and the Chamber staff for the
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constitutional spending limit and develops the draft appropriations bill. She also serves as Chairman of the Texas Sunset Commission. Before becoming chair of Finance, Senator Nelson was the longestserving chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, where she remains a member. Senator Nelson also serves on the Senate Nominations Committee; and the Senate Open Government Committee. She is the highest ranking Republican in the Senate. Senator Nelson was listed one of the Top 10 most effective legislators this decade by Capitol Inside. Out of all 50 states, she was selected as the National Distinguished Cancer Advocate of Continued on page 2
incredible accomplishment of achieving a 5-Star Accreditation for the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce in 2015. We are truly for t u n ate to h ave s uc h a tremendous team in place and a membership that is constantly volunteering and giving back to Continued on page 2
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