February, 2015
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities Get it in Gear New Members
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 6th Annual Transportation Summit
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Grapevine Community Awards
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Ribbon Cuttings Women’s Division
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Renewing Members February Calendar
Baylor Grapevine’s Dr. Seamus Lonergan to Speak at February Membership Luncheon The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Dr. Seamus Lonergan, Emergency Medicine Physician for Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine, will speak at the next Membership Luncheon, Thursday, February 12. The luncheon, sponsored by LegacyTexas Bank and catered by Tastefully Yours Catering, will be
at 11:30 a.m. at the Grapevine Convention Center. 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, February 10, 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.
A Great Start to 2015 Januar y h as seemed to just f l y b y. I n m y business, January is usually a slower time of the year, but not in the Chamber business. Between the luncheon, ribbon cuttings, Business Over Coffee (morning networking), Business Builders (lunch networking), New Member Breakfast, Business After Hours Mixer, and the Economic Development Partnership meeting, you are bound to find something that
is in your wheelhouse. Always remember to check the Chamber website for all upcoming events, and please get involved. The Grapevine Chamber Community Awards Banquet, sponsored by Baylor Regional Medical Center Grapevine and hosted by Hilton DFW Lakes was an excellent event that allowed us to celebrate the successes of last year and build momentum for this year. I would like to congratulate all the individuals and businesses that were nominated for the
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various awards. You are what make Grapevine and the surrounding area a great place to work, live, and play. I would also like to recognize and thank C.W. Higgins for serving as the 2014 Chairman of the Board for the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. C.W. has dedicated a lot of time to the Grapevine Chamber, and it is certainly appreciated by myself and the Board members who served with him. The 2015 Board of Directors Continued on page 3
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Get it in Gear
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 2015 Board Members Toni Barron
Community Impact Newspaper
LeAnn Brown
Business Tools from A – Z
Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC
Hagen Cleek
Cowboys Golf Club
Darla Denton
Devin Designs Florist
Cory Haliburton
Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.
Susie Howell Frost
Nathaniel Neal
NJ Graphic Design, Inc.
It’s a new year! Are you looking for new ways to get your business in gear? Kay Wallace, Tools2Connect, and Darcy Borutta, Ascend Marketing, are hosting “Get it in Gear Business Tools from A – Z,” a monthly workshop series
designed to enrich your business. You can expect an interactive hands-on experience that provides key tools that you can use immediately to enable you to meet your business objectives. Space is limited to 20 people, and the first meeting will be
Monday, March 2, 3 – 5 p.m., at the Grapevine Chamber office (200 Vine St.). If you’d like to attend or have questions, contact: Kay Wallace, KayWallace@Tool2Connect.com, or Darcy Borutta, dborutta@ ascend-marketing.com.
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
C.W. Higgins
Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group Immediate Past Chair
Steve Brown
Ambassador of the Month - Debbie Gill Debbie Gill is a REALTOR with Keller Williams Realty, as well as an active member of the community and Chamber. Debbie helps people make their move when it comes to either buying or selling a home. She has an extensive marketing plan when listing a home that includes: professional photography, staging, extensive SEO (search engine optimization) that includes building websites, blogging, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and many more. She’s not that agent that just puts it on the MLS and waits for it to sell. She also prospects for buyers for her listings at least two hours a day and many times are people’s second or third agent - and their last. Put her to work for you! Contact Debbie at (972) 877-6147 or debbiegill@ kw.com, or search for properties at DebbieSellsDFW.com.
Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Treasurer
Joe Szymaszek
Grapevine Mills VC-Business Partnerships
RaDonna Hessel
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce CEO
Ex-Officio P.W. McCallum
Networking Opportunities Business Over Coffee
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Morning Networking Group
Steve Newton
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8 a.m.
Bruno Rumbelow
1505 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
The Original Pancake House
City of Grapevine
Dr. Robin Ryan
Business Builders
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 817-481-1522 email: info@GrapevineChamber.org
Lunch Networking Group 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.
The Olive Garden 301 Hwy. 114 W. Grapevine, TX 76051
Business After Hours Mixers Tuesday, February 10 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 26 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Boi Na Braza Brazilian Steak House
Co-Hosted by Academy Mortgage Company
4025 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
Simmer 723 W. Main St. Coppell, TX 75019
If you plan to attend a mixer, please RSVP in advance!
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A Great Start to 2015 Continued from page 1 held their Strategic Planning Meeting, Tuesday, January 27, to review the goals from 2014 and create new goals for 2015. I am truly excited about what the Board and Chamber have challenged ourselves as a group to accomplish this year! With your involvement, I know we will have a successful 2015! If I or any member of your Board of Directors can be of any assistance, please let any of us know. We are here to serve you. Hope to see you at the next Chamber event.
New Members: December
Paul Slechta Chairman of the Board Owner, Panda Embroidery
Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Linda Peterson
Reaction Fitness & Self Defense
Linda Peterson
Marissa Stewart
(817) 829-3000 4101 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051 Real Estate Agents & Brokers
(817) 888-1692 445 E. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051 Fitness Programs & Personal Training
Dallas Airmotive, Inc.
Smart Realty
Chris Pratt
Bill Mueller
(214) 956-3001 900 Nolen Drive, Ste. 100 Grapevine, TX 76051 Aircraft Parts & Supplies
(817) 999-4901 1809 Camden Green Colleyville, TX 76034 Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Draper & Sons Construction
The Laurel
Ian Lawson
Thomas Bain
(214) 794-6162 7212 John McCain Rd Colleyville, TX 76039 Roofing
(817) 617-7400 520 South Main, Ste. 301 Grapevine, TX 76051 Hospitality Services
PGA TOUR Superstore
Your Dash
Curt Franklin
Logan Smith
(817) 722-5190 2241 East Southlake Blvd. Southlake, TX 76092 Golf
(214) 727-8499 2919 Commerce St. Dallas, TX 75214 Website Design - Personalized
The 2015 Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Community Directory & Referral Guide would not be possible this year without the proofing help of the following Chamber members: • Leslie Johnson, Flynn, Francis & Clark, LLP, Attorneys at Law • Glenn Olson, Bottle & Bottega • Bob Thornton, Mid-Cities Care Corps The Chamber appreciates these members taking the time to help us make the directory as error free as possible! The Chamber would also like to thank Karl Pickens, Owner of Platinum Painting, for the work his team did painting parts of the inside of the Chamber office. They did a spectacular job!
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Grapevine Economic Development Can Help You…
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 F E B R U A RY 2 0 15 www.grapevinechamber.org
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
Aviall, Inc. Bank of the West Frost Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center LegacyTexas Bank Oncor Electric Delivery
SILVER SPONSORS
CornerStone Staffing The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott Republic Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Wells Fargo Bank - Grapevine Main
BRONZE SPONSORS
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 Grapevine Mills Grubbs Infiniti Marinas of Lake Grapevine Northstar Bank of Texas Plains Capital Bank Stacy Furniture & Design The T The Vineyards Campground & Cabins VWV WCK Cleaners, LLC Wright Development Co., Inc.
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GRAPEVINE
COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS
Thank you to Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine for sponsoring the Grapevine Community Awards Banquet, and a special thanks to Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center for hosting the event! 6 l F E B R U A RY 2 0 15 www.grapevinechamber.org
D.E. Box Citizen of the Year
Business Hall of Fame
sponsored by Joe & Balla Wright
sponsored by Stacy Furniture & Design
Janice Kane
Classic Chevrolet/The Thompson Group
Don Ramey Community Spirit,
Ted Willhoite Legacy Award
Duff O’Dell
Lou Hillman
sponsored by First Bank Texas
sponsored by TLC Realty, Inc.
Chairman’s Award Walt Mills
Photos by Walt
Member of the Year
sponsored by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake
GRACE
Women’s Division Woman of the Year Carolyn Lease
Chairman’s Award Debbie Gill Keller Williams
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Ribbon Cuttings Reaction Fitness & Self Defense
Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
High Value Signs & Studio
445 E. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 888-1692
201 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 442-VINE
8409 Sterling St., Suite B Irving, TX 75063 (972) 915-6970
Marissa Stewart
Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo
Myra Brown
Lifetime Wellness, LTD. Grapevine
Tarrant County Northeast Courthouse
923 South Church Street Grapevine, TX 76051 (972) 529-8782
645 Grapevine Highway Hurst, Texas 76054 (817) 581-3600
Chelsea Bartz
County Commissioner Gary Fickes
WIN MONEY
for Attending the Luncheon!
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Those at the January Membership Luncheon saw the “Must Be Present to Win” Drawing continue its climb to $2,000, with Joy Slingerland of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory not in attendance. Each month at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon, the drawing grows 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’ names are in the drawing, sponsored by the First Financial Bank, NA. Cash in on your membership investment by attending the monthly luncheon for your chance to win!
Looking Forward to a Great 2015 The Women’s Division is gearing up for a year of great events and great service. Kudos to Casey Hege Chair of 2014 for her direction. When you work alongside women like Casey you learn that they are true to our mission; “Women helping our community thrive so business can succeed”. I would like to commend the women who were nominees for Women’s Division Woman of the Year. Thank you to Idell Bowker and her committee for their work selecting great women in Grapevine. 2014 nominees are: Marci Junge, Theresa Mason, Mona Burk, Darlene Freed, and Carolyn Lease. Congratulations to Carolyn Lease as the 2014 Woman of the Year. The Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber is celebrating 50 years of serving the Grapevine community. I want to invite you to our Membership Social and Luncheon on Tuesday, February 17. This month the luncheon will be held at the beautiful Grand Hall at the Grapevine CVB Headquarters (right across from the Train Depot). This meeting is focused on recruiting new members and making sure our current members know about all of the ways to help make the organization what it is. Come join this group of service orientated women. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., and space is limited. Please RSVP on the Chamber website or contact Karen Deakin at karendeakin@sbcglobal.net or (817) 300-5902. Whether it is fundraising or working on our annual projects these women get it done. Speaking of fundraising, I encourage you to put Thursday, April 9, on your calendar for the Great Taste of Grapevine at Embassy Suites - Outdoor World. Those who come can’t get enough of the great food from over 25 Grapevine restaurants! More details to come. If you would like to sponsor this event and get some fantastic recognition for your business in front of a large audience of community members, please contact Susie Howell with Frost Bank at susie.howell@frostbank.com. She would be thrilled to explain all of the different sponsorship levels and make suggestion on what fits your business best! 2015 is going to be a great year for the Women’s Division, I’m excited to add to the tradition of those who have served over the last 50 years. “Keep Calm and Serve On” is quite fitting for this group of business and community women. Please contact me with any questions or how to get involved with our great group of women at coplen2@gmail.com or (817) 300-8351.
Nancy Coplen
2015 Chair of the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce www.GrapevineChamber-WomensDiv.com
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To Our Renewing Members Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar
Cross Timbers Winery
Hilton Hotel Southlake Town Square
Red Seat Software
(817) 481-2010 414 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 488-6789 805 N. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 442-9900 1400 Plaza Pl. Southlake, TX 76092
(855) 284-5778 2150 W. Northwest Hwy., #114-1154 Grapevine, TX 76051
Michael Easley
Brandi Renee’ Designs Jamie Day
(817) 251-9244 500 North Kimball Avenue, #105 Southlake, TX 76092
BrightStar Care of Grapevine Suzie Craney
(817) 488-6600 1340 S. Main St., #130 Grapevine, TX 76051
Cassie’s Frozen Yogurt It’s Self-Serve Cassie Uptmore
(817) 410-4650 603 S. Main St., #302 Grapevine, TX 76051
Don Bigbie
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport John Terrell
(972) 973-4654 P.O. Box 619428 DFW Airport, TX 75261
Dance Axiom Devin Cash
(817) 857-1040 1009 Cheek Sparger, #129 Colleyville, TX 76034
Design Werks
Luke Nicodemus
(817) 421-9422 725 Commerce St., #120 Southlake, TX 76092
Mike Hutchison
Hooters Grapevine
Sam’s Club
(817) 410-9464 1711 Cross Roads Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 416-5434 1701 W. Hwy. 114 Grapevine, TX 76051
Todd Buchanan
SEA LIFE Aquarium
(817) 481-1421 1017 William D. Tate Ave., #109 Grapevine, TX 76051
(469) 444-3050 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Grapevine, TX 76051
Jack Dortch
Tint World
(214) 891-3200 8350 N. Central Expressway, #1300 Dallas, TX 75206
(817) 659-2988 1231 William D. Tate Ave., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051
John Evans
Trinity Aesthetics & Laser, PA
(817) 291-0206 Bossier City, LA 71111
(817) 310-6624 88 Village Lane, Suite 150 Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 354-7653 4101 William D. Tate Ave., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 281-3444 2700 William D. Tate Ave., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051
Keller Williams Realty Coppell
Jim Kelley
(817) 488-4333 1725 E. Southlake Blvd., #100 Southlake, TX 76092
Chateau Realty
Vanessa Van Trease
(214) 325-5195 611 S. Main St., #400 Grapevine, TX 76051
ClearFreight Inc. Sonya Campbell
(817) 421-2849 801 Hanover Dr., #150-B Grapevine, TX 76051
Covenant Church of Colleyville Ricky Texada
(817) 354-5757 3508 Glade Rd. Colleyville, TX 76034
Dove Creek Villas Crissy Bryant
(817) 481-9648 500 N. Dove Rd. Grapevine, TX 76051
Dove Park Apartments Amy Adams
(817) 481-9582 1400 Park Blvd. Grapevine, TX 76051
First Financial Bank, N.A. Mark Jones
(817) 410-2915 1015 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051
Grapevine Golf Cars Terry Hundley
(817) 251-8032 1380 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051
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Rodney Thiel
Johnson, Becky McCutcheon Becky McCutcheon Johnson
Champions DFW Commercial Realty
Iain Scouller
John T. Evans Company
DFW Smiles, Stephen L. Parker, D.D.S., P.A. Jennifer Martinez
Joe Tovi
Jack Dortch - Farmers Insurance
Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Bunny Eklund Bunny Eklund
John Parady
Liz Rourke
(972) 350-5000 546 E. Sandy Lake Rd., #100A Coppell, TX 75019
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Iain Scouller
Janie Simmons
Value Place Hotel David Johnston
(817) 491-1118 306 Trophy Branch Fort Worth, TX 76262
Vianco Enterprises
(469) 444-3050 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Grapevine, TX 76051
Denise Vianco
McIlvain & Associates, CPA’s
Willhoite’s Restaurant
(817) 545-1277 4004 Gateway Dr., #180 Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 481-7511 432 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Janine Castleberry
(817) 312-1703 Grapevine, TX 76051
Jamie Elliott
Merrill Lynch/Louie Sullins
Wm. Deacon Co., Inc.
(817) 410-3815 286 Grand Ave., #200 Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 481-1895 213-A W. Hudgins St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Louie Sullins
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Pete Moore
(817) 421-6658 650 W. Hwy 114 Grapevine, TX 76051
Bill Deacon
February, 2015
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
February Activities MONDAY
SUNDAY 1
2
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 4
3 8 a.m.
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4 p.m.
Women’s Division Board Meeting @ Chamber
8 a.m.
Executive Book Review @ Bessie Mitchell House
9 a.m.
Senior Services Alliance @ Chamber
Business After Hours Mixer @ Boi Na Braza Brazilian Steak House Please RSVP
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11:30 a.m.
Business Builders @ The Olive Garden
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11:30 a.m.
Membership Luncheon @ Grapevine Convention Center Program: Dr. Seamus Lonergan, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine Sponsor: LegacyTexas Bank Caterer: Tastefully Yours Catering
5:30 p.m.
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14
8:30 a.m.
Northeast Tarrant Transportation Summit @ Hurst Conference Center
Ribbon Cutting for Cotton Patch Café Downtown
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New Member Breakfast @ Rainforest Café By Invitation Only
5:30 p.m.
15
SATURDAY 6
5
11
10
FRIDAY
8:15 a.m.
Business Over Coffee @ The Original Pancake House
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THURSDAY
20
21
8 a.m.
Business Over Coffee @ The Original Pancake House
11:45 a.m.
Women’s Division Luncheon @ Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
5:30 p.m.
8 a.m.
Pediatric Care Alliance @ Chamber
Leadership
5:30 p.m.
Grapevine
Ambassadors Meeting @ Ferrari’s Italian Villa & Chop House
Ribbon Cutting for BBVA Compass Bank
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25
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26 8 a.m.
4 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber
Economic Development Partnership Meeting @ City Hall
11:30 a.m.
Business Builders @ The Olive Garden
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28
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours Mixer Co-Hosted by Academy Mortgage Company @ Simmer Please RSVP
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