Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities Michael Miori Award Nominees
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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Veretans Summit Job Fair
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New Members Luncheon Introductions
08-09
Ribbon Cuttings Ambassador of the Month Women’s Division
February, 2017
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Renewing Members February Calendar
The Chamber Luncheon Goes to the Dogs, February 16 The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Canine Companions for Independence speak at the next Membership Luncheon, February 16, at the Grapevine Convention Center, sponsored by LegacyTexas and catered by Dickey’s BBQ Restaurant & Catering. Lacey Wicks, Volunteer & Event Coordinator, and graduates of Canine Companions for Independence will share about the impact the organization has had enhancing the lives of those who receive their highly trained assistance dogs. Lacey will discuss
how the organization works to enhance the lives of people with disabilities, and the organization’s graduates will tell the story of their experience. Canine Companions provides expertly trained assistance dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities. Established in 1975 in California, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs in the United States. The organization is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs and quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life of increased independence and loving companionship.
Canine Companions places four types of assistance dogs: • Service dogs for adults with physical disabilities • Skilled companions for children with emotional, development or physical disabilities who need the help of a training assistance or guardian • Hearing dogs for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing • Facility dogs for professionals to help promote healing and facilitate therapy for patients, students or residents in their care Assistance dogs serve people with a wide range of disabilities, Continued on page 2
Hitting the Ground Running in 2017
Your Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is off to a fast start in 2017! In December 2016, your Board of Directors held its annual retreat and goal setting. This allowed us to go full steam ahead into the new year. We also welcomed five new members to the Board of Directors who are sure to bring fresh ideas and
enthusiasm to the board and the leadership of the organization. Some of the key goals and areas of focus in 2017 include a Best Practice Visit to another 5-Star Accredited Chamber, executing the 2017 DFW Veterans Summit & Procurement Fair in February, finalizing a plan for the Chamber building and associated land, completing repairs to the Chamber concession
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trailer, celebrating the Chamber’s 65th Anniversary, promotion of the Chamber Foundation, new member outreach, developing a “Chamber First” campaign to promote shop local ideals, creating a Spotlight on Business and focus on membership retention. These goals and objectives are just some of what your Board of Directors is aiming at in 2017. Continued on page 2
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