November, 2015
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities Community Awards Ribbon Cuttings
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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Board of Directors Business Insight Series
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New Members Job Fair Business News
08-09
Renewing Menbers
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Women’s Division November Calendar
TEX Rail is Coming to Grapevine! Learn More at the Luncheon, Nov. 12 The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Richey Thompson, TEX Rail Chief Engineer with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, speak about the TEX Rail project coming to Grapevine. The luncheon, sponsored by Wells Fargo and catered by Brio Tuscan Grille, will be Thursday, November 12, at 11:30 a.m., at the Grapevine Convention Center. TEX Rail is a 27-mile commuter rail project being developed by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) and will be the next passenger rail service coming to Tarrant County. TEX Rail will
carry passengers from downtown Fort Worth, on to Grapevine and into the north end of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. For updates on the project, visit www. TEXRail.com. Richey Thompson, P.E., joined The T in June 2015 as the TEX Rail Chief Engineer, and is currently overseeing the final design and construction of the TEX Rail Project. Thompson is a professional engineer with 15 years of experience in the planning, design and construction of transit projects, including both light and commuter rail projects. Prior to joining The T he worked for CH2M Hill, URS & CP&Y engineering consulting firms. Thompson received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from
Texas Tech University in 2000. 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 $25 with a reservation by 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, or $40 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. Please note that the late registration and walk-in fee has been increased to $40, and please register early! 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.
Working Toward 2016! It has been a great year so far serving as your Chairman, and I am surprised I only have a couple of short months left. It seems like just yesterday we were at the Community Awards Banquet in January, and C.W. Higgins was passing me the gavel.
Even though the year is coming to a close, your Board of Directors continues working hard to complete the goals we set forth this year, as well as look toward 2016. The new members of the board have been approved, and we have scheduled our 2016 Strategic Planning Meeting for November 19. As the board begins to look
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2015 Grapevine Community Awards Banquet The Grapevine Chamber Community Awards banquet is scheduled for January 28, 2016, and the Chamber is currently Continued on page 3
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 2015 Board Members Toni Barron
Community Impact Newspaper
LeAnn Brown
Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC
Theresa Mason MIG Real Estate
Darla Denton
Devin Designs Florist
Susie Howell Frost
Nathaniel Neal
NJ Graphic Design, Inc.
Eric Wang
Ming Wang Manufacturing, Ltd., Inc.
Executive Board Paul Slechta
Panda Embroidery Chairman of the Board
Steve Haley
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center Chairman Elect
Working Toward 2016! Continued from page 1 accepting nominations (due by December 11) for these individual awards. Please take some time and think about those in the community who deserve to be recognized for their hard work. I can already think of several individuals that deserve to be nominated. Visit www.GrapevineChamber.org and click on Events then Community Awards for the online nomination form.
Sponsorship Opportunities The mission of the Chamber is to promote business that adds value to our community. Start looking now at the sponsorship opportunities that the Grapevine Chamber offers to market your company. There are many different ways to get your company out in front of our membership. I am confident the staff at the Chamber can help you achieve your goals, while staying within your budget.
Attend a Chamber Event Make it a point of emphasis to attend at least one
Steve Brown
Joe Szymaszek
Grapevine Mills VC-Business Partnerships
RaDonna Hessel
Paul Slechta Chairman of the Board Owner, Panda Embroidery
Ambassador of the Month - Matt Pluta
C.W. Higgins
Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group Immediate Past Chair Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Treasurer
Chamber function each month. There is more to being a member of the Grapevine Chamber than just having your company name in the printed directory and listed on the website. I am not sure who told me this first, but you get out of the Chamber what you put into the Chamber. Whether it is a luncheon, ribbon cutting, mixer or an economic development meeting, we would love to see you. Come on out; shake some hands; and make some friends! November is a great time to give thanks (even if the Cowboys are losing!). I want to thank all of the members of the Grapevine Chamber for allowing me to serve as the 2015 Chairman of the Board. If I or any of your Board of Directors can be of assistance to you, please let us know, and I hope to see you at the next Chamber event!
Matt has been selling home, auto, life and commercial insurance for five years. He has his own agency, Goosehead Insurance - Matt Pluta Agency, located at 1111 S. Main Street, Suite 103, here in Grapevine. He has the ability to shop many different insurance carriers to get the best pricing for his clients. He prides himself on customer service and educating his clients about the available coverages that best fit their needs. For a quote, call Matt at (214) 803-0166. Visit him online at www.gooseheadinsurance.com/matt-pluta. Congratulations Matt!
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce CEO
Ex-Officio P.W. McCallum
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Steve Newton
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine
Dr. Robin Ryan
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Networking Opportunities Business Over Coffee Morning Networking Group
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8 a.m.
The Original Pancake House GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 817-481-1522 email: info@GrapevineChamber.org
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Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke
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23rd Annual Classic Chili Cook Off Tuesday, November 10, 5 – 7 p.m.
Classic Chevrolet
Near Classic Pre-Owned 2501 William D. Tate, Grapevine, TX 76051 Come join us for this FREE event supporting local nonprofit organizations! There will be live music, chili tasting and a People’s Choice Chili Award!
Ribbon Cuttings Submit Nominations for the 2015 Grapevine Community Awards! Each year, the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce takes time to honor deserving individuals from the community and from the Chamber’s membership at its Annual Community Awards Banquet, sponsored by Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine.
The Gatehouse in Grapevine Deborah Lyons
2557 Stone Meyers Pkwy. Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 522-4871
The awards include:
• Don Ramey Community Spirit • Ted Willhoite Legacy Award • D. E. Box Citizen of the Year • Business Hall of Fame • Chamber Member of the Year • Women’s Division Woman of the Year
Nominations can be submitted ONLINE through our website. Visit www.GrapevineChamber.org > Events > Community Awards. You can also download a nomination form on the page, if needed. Nominations must be submitted to the Chamber by 5 p.m., December 11, 2015. Make plans to join us in January 2016 to celebrate the 2015 Grapevine Community Awards!
It’s Not Too Late to Reach Your 2015 Marketing Goals!
Wine Fusion Winery Nicholas Kaufman
603 S. Main St., Ste. 304 Grapevine, TX 76051 (214) 587-2897
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If you are looking to permanently move your business or office to Grapevine or you need assistance in helping to relocate your business, Dan Truex, Grapevine Economic Development Specialist, can help you find the perfect office, building or site to suit your needs. You can reach Dan by calling 817-410-3153 or email: Dant@grapevinetexas.gov. 4 l N O V E M B E R 20 15 www.grapevinechamber.org
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CornerStone Staffing The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott Republic Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Wells Fargo Bank - Grapevine Main
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121 Community Church Atmos Energy Blagg Tire & Service Buchanan Technologies, Inc. The Carlyle @ Stonebridge Park Complete Mailing Partners Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Draper & Sons Construction First Financial Bank, NA First National Bank Fort Worth Transportation Authority Grapevine Mills Grubbs Infiniti Marinas of Lake Grapevine Northstar Bank of Texas Stacy Furniture & Design The Vineyards Campground & Cabins VWV WCK Cleaners, LLC Wright Development Co., Inc.
2016 Grapevine Business Partnerships Are Relationships Chamber Board Long-Term Business Insight Series, November 13 of Directors Following a vote of the Board of Directors at their meeting, October 20, the 2016 Board of Directors and officers for your Grapevine Chamber of Commerce have been confirmed and are listed below. They will begin their term of service on January 1, 2016. In preparation for the new year, the 2015 and 2016 Board members will hold a Strategic Planning Meeting, November 19. Mick Fleming, President of the Association of Chamber Executives, will be the facilitator, as he highlights the national Horizons Initiative – building strong chambers into 2025. At that meeting, the Board will also review the goals previously laid out and determine what they will focus on for the future of your organization, as we continue to build and strengthen our community through retention, marketing and economic development efforts. As all Board members volunteer their time, we want to thank them and their companies for their support of your Grapevine Chamber. We look forward to a strong and successful 2016 and beyond.
The Grapevine Chamber’s Business Insight Series continues, Friday, November 13, at Cowboys Golf Club, as Shawn McBride, Managing Member The R. Shawn McBride Law Office, P.L.L.C., speaks on the topic, “Business Partnerships Are Long-Term Relationships: How to Get Ready for Yours.” The Business Insight Series is designed for individual employees, managers or business owners who are interested in improving or developing their business skills. The Business Insight Series is at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, with check-in and registration from 7:30 – 8 a.m. and the program from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Registration is required, and the cost is $15 for Grapevine Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Register online on the Chamber’s Events Calendar or call (817) 481-1522. Questions? Contact Director of Business Development, Michael Miori, at (817) 481-1522 or michael@grapevinechamber.org.
Executive Board Chairman - Steve Haley, Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center Chair-Elect - Joe Szymaszek, Grapevine Mills Immediate Past Chairman - Paul Slechta, Panda Embroidery Treasurer - Theresa Mason, MIG Real Estate Vice Chair/Business Partnerships - LeAnn Brown, Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC
CEO - RaDonna Hessel, Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Linda Broom, Rovia/The Smart Employer’s Solution Steve Brown, Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Bruce Dalton, Groups360 Darla Denton, Devin Designs Florist George Grubbs III, Grubbs Infiniti Grapevine Susie Howell, Frost Matt McPhail, LegacyTexas Nathaniel Neal, NJ Graphic Design, Inc. Glen Pirtle, Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group Eric Wang, Ming Wang
Ex-Officio Bruno Rumbelow, City of Grapevine Paul W. McCallum, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Steve Newton, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine Dr. Robin Ryan, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
We Have Another Winner Those at the October Membership Luncheon saw the Must Be Present to Win Drawing have its second winner this year! Linda Broom, with Rovia/The Smart Employer’s Solution, was present at the October Luncheon to hear her name called and was the winner of $250! The drawing will now begin again at $50. Each month at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon, the drawing grows by $50 as long as the person whose name is called is not in attendance. To win, all you have to do is show up and hear your name be called! How easy is that? All Chamber members are eligible to win, thanks to the sponsorship from First Financial Bank, N.A.
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New Members September
A Cup Above Coffee Service Kevin Hill
(817) 818-7632 North Richland Hills, TX 76182 Food Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Abba Staffing & Consulting Inc Leon Leal
(214) 536-0004 3012 Red Bird Lane Grapevine, TX 76051 Employment Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Appliance Connection Dedra Hilderbrand
(817) 281-8324 6500 Denton Hwy., Suite B2 Watauga, TX 76148 Appliance Sales & Service Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Grapevine Cake Company Erika Bibb
(817) 296-1270 820 E. Dove Loop Rd. Grapevine, TX 76051 Bakeries Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
Grapevine Martial Arts Academy & Supply
Nichols Financial Group
Vintage Tex
(817) 488-0905 829 S. Dooley St. Grapevine, TX 76051 Financial Advisors & Related Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
(817) 946-6455 603 S. Main St. #300 Grapevine, TX 76051 Retail Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Garry Nichols
Jean Good
(817) 481-3400 1303 W. Northwest Hwy., #B Grapevine, TX 76051 Martial Arts Instruction Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Grapevine Pool & Spa
RE/MAX Trinity
Willow Cottage & Soapery
(817) 310-5291 121 Countryside Ct., Ste. 120 Southlake, TX 76092 Real Estate Agents & Brokers Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
(817) 310-0472 326 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051 Retail Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Lisa Harrow
Justin & Courtney Sanders
(817) 905-4054 204 W. Dallas Rd. Grapevine, TX 76051 Swimming Pool Contractors & Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Insperity
Jen Cooper
Kathy Diamond
Sunderland Designs
Margaret Sunderland
Jonathan Lawrence
(972) 409-4380 545 E. John Carpenter Frwy. Suite 1200 Irving, TX 75062 Human Resources & Related Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse Referred by Rich McDowell
(817) 919-8324 Grapevine, TX 76051 Interior Design Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
Texas Peddler Antique Mall Richard Rogers
(817) 829-2695 201 E. Franklin St. Grapevine, TX 76051 Retail Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
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More than 300 Attend NTX Regional Job Fair The North Texas Regional Job Fair, October 16, hosted by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center was a great success! More than 300 highly qualified job seekers had the opportunity to meet with 60 of North Texas’ best local employers.
North Texas Regional Job Fair Statistics: • More than 300 job seekers • 60 local employers • 35 - The average number of applicants each employer met with during the Job Fair • More than 150 interviews conducted on-site
Thank you to the sponsors of the North Texas Regional Job Fair: • Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County • CornerStone Staffing • Quanah Hospitality Partners • GameStop “As businesses continue to grow and expand in Grapevine and the entire North Texas region, the challenge has become connecting people to job positions,” says RaDonna Hessel, Grapevine Chamber of Commerce CEO. “As an organization of businesses working together to build our economy through business expansion, relocation and economic development, the Grapevine Chamber’s North Texas Regional Job Fair was designed to support our business community in finding and hiring a qualified workforce.”
In its recent “Best Hospital” list, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine No. 7 in the Dallas Metro Area and No. 17 in Texas. In total, 11 Baylor Scott & White Health hospitals received recognition by U.S. News in 2015, more than any other Texas health care system. The Grapevine Chamber is proud to have a nationally recognized hospital in our community!
Vetro Glassblowing Studio Hosts Glass on the Tracks XVI, Nov. 7
Known for creating one-of-a-kind, handblown glass art, Vetro Glassblowing Studio and Gallery will take the ancient art form outdoors for its annual Glass on the Tracks XVI Art + Fire Demolition event November 7, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. The parking lot in front of Vetro will be transformed into a 1920s “steampunk” industrial era for an evening of food, beverages, music, glassblowing demonstrations, flameworking and pyrotechnic effects. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.GlassOnTheTracks.com.
2016 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award. The hunt is on for the best of the best small businesses in America, and nobody knows small business like you! Visit www. USChamber.com/DreamBig for more information or to nominate a business!
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THANK YOU
To Our Renewing Members Adam Smith’s Texas Harley
Espree Animal Products, Inc.
Grapevine Green
Terry Purdom
Justin Jones
Margaret Meharg
(817) 267-2646 1839 Airport Fwy. Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 251-6300 800 Industrial Blvd., #200 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 266-1885 Grapevine, TX 76051
Bill & Kathrine Brink
Fireside Pies
Bill Brink
Kristin Wisniewski
(817) 488-0407 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 416-1285 1285 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Coaching 2 Win Kim Farbisz (817) 846-5237 Grapevine, TX 76051
Cox Law Firm, PLLC Ed Cox (817) 860-9200 1300 Norwood Dr., Ste. 100 Bedford, TX 76022
Cross Timbers Architects, Inc. Shannon Pearcey (972) 355-7754 3605 Yucca Dr., #102 Flower Mound, TX 75028
Devin Designs Florist Darla Denton (817) 481-7818 457 E. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051
Edible Arrangements Jennifer Brown (817) 329-5900 124 N. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Emergency Ice, Inc. Donnell Toler (972) 988-0577 8700 Diplomacy Row Dallas, TX 75247 8 l N O V E M B E R 20 15 www.grapevinechamber.org
First Bank Texas Angela Graves (817) 553-2500 4201 Airport Freeway Bedford, TX 76021
First Baptist Church Grapevine Preston Mitchell (817) 488-8573 301 E. Texas St. Grapevine, TX 76051
First United Bank Mortgage Helena Hargett (817) 251-7870 1235 Main St., Suite 100 Grapevine, TX 76051
Grapevine Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Terry Robinson, PT, ATC (817) 481-3451 218 E. Dallas Rd., #101 Grapevine, TX 76051
Grapevine Towne Center Carrie Thomas (214) 954-0300 Hwy. 114 W. @ William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
Kiss It Good Buy Lisa Crafton (817) 481-9754 150 N. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Lipscomb, Davis & Company Gus Linthicum (817) 481-9572 210 W. College St., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051
First United Methodist Church of Grapevine
Main Street Jewelry
John Mollet
(817) 410-1111 601 S. Main St., #105 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 481-2559 422 Church St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Grapevine Craft Brewery Gary Humble (817) 823-7225 906 Jean St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Jerry Freid
Memories Made Events, LLC Lisa Robinson (888) 479-4745 PMB 214 2225 W. Southlake Blvd.. Ste. 423 Southlake, TX 76092
THANK YOU
To Our Renewing Members Merit Floors Cindy Larned (817) 550-7994 1001 W. Northwest Hwy., #A Grapevine, TX 76051
Messina Hof Grapevine Winery Karen Seelye (817) 442-VINE 201 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Mi Dia From Scratch Gabriel DeLeon (817) 421-4747 1295 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Mustang Elite Carwash & Lube Center
Rampart Construction Company, LLC
Texas Star Dinner Theater
Craig Cummings
(817) 310-5588 816 S. Main St Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 310-0053 4811 Merlot Ave., #110 Grapevine, TX 76051
ReconLINX/Dent Zone Companies, Inc. Rusty Miller (214) 393-2151 2910 Skyway Circle N. Irving, TX 75038
Saltgrass Steak House Scott Burkhart (817) 329-1900 102 Hwy. 114 E. Grapevine, TX 76051
Eric Warden
Sharron Spencer
(817) 421-6088 2125 Ira E. Woods Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
Sharron Spencer
Office Depot #406
Strait Financial Corporation
Shane MacFawn (817) 251-0311 1317 State Hwy. 114 W. Grapevine, TX 76051
Paradise 4 Paws Johanna Newcomb (972) 456-0010 3010 N. Airfield Dr. DFW Airport, TX 75261
Privy Oasis, LLC Taaka Cash (817) 488-7771 220 N. Park Blvd, Ste. 114 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 488-6168 Grapevine, TX 76051
Lester J. Strait (817) 481-7046 410 E. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051
Phyllis Addison
The Novus Academy Kathy Edwards (817) 488-4555 204 N. Dooley St. Grapevine, TX 76051
TLC Realty, Inc. Becky Fitzek (817) 358-8600 4100 Heritage Ave., Suite 105 Grapevine, TX 76051
Tom Thumb Steve Smith (817) 481-5669 302 S. Park Blvd. Grapevine, TX 76051
Wm. Stukey & Associates, LLC William Stukey (817) 481-3265 1705 W. Northwest Hwy., #220 Grapevine, TX 76051
TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) Arnie Adkison (972) 370-3944 913 S. Main St., Ste. 215 Grapevine, TX 76051
Terrawood Casey Kelley (972) 355-0336 3225 N. Grapevine Mills Blvd. Grapevine, TX 76051
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Holiday Hoedown,
November 12
The holiday season is here, and in November, we take time to show gratitude for the blessings that all of us have - living in a great country, being able to spend time with family and friends, and developing our talents to succeed in work and service in the community. The members of the Women’s Division are ready for our annual Holiday Hoedown, Thursday, November 12, at Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes. Event ticket and Grand Raffle tickets are available from Women’s Division members and online at www.GrapevineChamberFoundation.org. Please come join, as we have a fun night raising funds for school supplies on behalf of the children of the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. It is sure to be another great evening put together by members of the Women’s Division, as we celebrate 50 years of serving in the community. Thank you to Emily McRoberts of Homestead Winery for being our October Chili Cook Off sponsor and host. Karen Deakin once again won the Women’s Division Chili Cook Off; so now we are preparing our winning chili for the 23rd Annual Classic Chili Cook Off, November 10, at Classic Chevrolet (Near Classic Pre-Owned). This will be the year for the Women’s Division to take home an award! So stop by and have some of our chili. You won’t be disappointed! Thoughtful service was provided by our members in October who spent a morning interviewing senior clients of GRACE to see what their Christmas wishes are. This is always a special service our members enjoy providing for seniors in our community. Be looking to adopt a senior in November. Tags will be on a Christmas tree in the Chamber office lobby and The REC. Great work women of the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce - working hard and serving the Grapevine community. See you all at our next luncheon, Tuesday, November 17, at 11:45 a.m. at Messina Hof Grapevine Winery. If you have questions about the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, please contact me at coplen2@ gmail.com or (817) 300-8351.
Nancy Coplen 2015 Chair of the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
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November, 2015
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
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Ambassadors Meeting @ Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar
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Business Insight Series @ Cowboys Golf Club Topic/Speaker: Business Partnerships Are Long-Term Relationships: How to Get Ready for Yours / Shawn McBride
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Women’s Division Holiday Hoedown @ Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes
Economic Development Partnership Meeting @ City Hall
Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber
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Senior Services Alliance @ Chamber
Business Over Coffee @ The Original Pancake House Women’s Division Luncheon @ Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
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Membership Luncheon @ Grapevine Convention Center Program: TEX Rail Sponsor: Wells Fargo Caterer: Brio Tuscan Grille
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