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
08-09
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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