Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
August, 2019
BusinesS MATTERS Mission: Your Chamber, Your Opportunities 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
August is here. We can’t gripe too much because for Texas, we had an amazingly “cool” month in July (cool for Texas anyway). And now we get into what is historically the hottest month of the year in temperature, and the start of our busiest months for our community and Chamber. School starts, committees gear back up after summer breaks and events begin to happen. For your 5 Star Accredited, Chamber of the Year Finalist organization, we are looking forward to great things happening in the last five months of the year. If you aren’t involved in something, I encourage you to look through the calendar and newsletter, and find something that interests you, and take at least one hour to connect to your fellow Chamber members. I own a restaurant and sometimes my time is not my own – but, I find that just coming
to the Chamber luncheon each month is a great way to meet some key community business leaders, potential clients and soon to be friends. If lunch doesn’t work for you, find a networking group to go visit. There is one in the morning, at noon, and even an afternoon group. Each is a little different in what they do, but for the majority of those attending, they are looking forward to shaking your hand, getting to know you and learning about our businesses. Of course if events are your thing, we have those coming up with the Casino Night on Friday August 16th, Grapefest September 12th – 15th, the 40th Annual Grapevine Golf Tournament Monday, October 7th, the Job Fair on Wednesday, October 30th, the Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5th and the Elves on the Run event on Saturday, December 7th. You can help plan any of these, or just work a shift at one of them – but in each activity
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you will help a cause, meet new people, or just have fun. If you haven’t driven by the Chamber, I encourage you to come check out the progress. New concrete is poured for more parking, the piers are in and dirt is flying daily! If you haven’t donated to the Capital Campaign yet, I’d like to ask you to consider making some contribution. You have three years to pay While we did not come home from Long Beach as the 2019 Chamber of the Year, we congratulate Longview, and appreciate that at least it came to Texas! We are still extremely proud that your Grapevine Chamber is one of the top 12 Chambers for 2019 in America – and you are a big part of the reason why. Thanks for your commitment to your Chamber, our community and I look forward to continuing to serve you for the remainder of 2019!
Steve Brown
Chairman of the Board
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6th ANNUAL
GRAPEVINE CASINO NIGHT Presented by the Past Chairman’s Advisory Council of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Friday | August 16, 2019 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. @ Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes
Early Bird Tickets $50, After Aug 10th $60 (includes food & $1,000 in chips)
Poker
Three Card Poker
Craps
Roulette
Blackjack
Bingo
Thank You Sponsors! Ace BANK OF THE WEST CLASSIC CHEVROLET/ THE THOMPSON GROUP FROST
Sponsorship Levels
Contact Robyn Mims at the Chamber!
Joker AJL INTERNATIONAL BLAGG TIRE & SERVICE King CAMP BOW WOW HILTON DFW LAKES EXECUTIVE CBD PLUS USA CONFREENCE CENTER & HOTEL DUFF & PATRICK O’DELL NJ GRAPHIC DESIGN JON MICHAEL & SUE FRANKS KRISTINE MUNARETTO, CPA Queen MIG REAL ESTATE LEGACY TEXAS BANK PANDA EMBROIDERY PRISM DERMATOLOGY Jack SILVER OAK COMMERCIAL REALTY CW HIGGINS STRUCTURES & INTERIORS
Royal Flush | $5,000 Straight | $3,500 Ace | $2,500 King | $2,000 Queen | $1,500 Jack | $1,000 Joker | $300
Get Tickets at www.GrapevineChamber.org or call (817) 481-1522. Suppor t i n g t he c ur r e nt n e e d s a n d f ut u r e e xp a n s ion of o u r Ch a m be r f a cilitie s with o u r bu si ne ss m e m be rs of t o d ay, wh ile le avi n g a le ga cy i nve stm e nt for tom orrow. P oke r | R o u l e t te I B l a c k j a ck | C rap s | Bi ngo I T hree C ard Poker
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce DIAMOND SPONSORS
Bank of the West City of Grapevine Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Frost Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
GOLD SPONSORS Corner Stone Staffing
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center LegacyTexas LSG Sky Chefs I Oncor Electric Delivery Sewell Cadillac & BMW of Grapevine
SILVER SPONSORS
BB&T Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott First Financial Bank, N.A. Independent Bank Republic Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Wells Fargo Bank - Grapevine Main
BRONZE SPONSORS 121 Community Church Atmos Energy Blagg Tire & Service First Bank Texas Five Star Subaru of Grapevine Foust & Son Funeral Home Grapevine Mills Grubbs Infiniti Lucas Family Funeral Homes Marinas of Lake Grapevine Office Interiors Group Spectra Bank Stacy Furniture & Design Trinity Metro Wright Development Co., Inc.
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AMBASSADOR of the Month, Courtenay Harris
Christopher’s Bakery is an online retail and wholesale bakery formed in Miami, FL and now operating in Grapevine, TX. Christopher’s Bakery is named for the owner’s brother, Christopher Harris, who was born with epilepsy and unfortunately died from a seizure just days before his 11th birthday back in 2003. The bakery is not only named for him, but they donate a portion of their sales back to epilepsy research with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital back in Miami. Christopher’s Bakery specializes in its Vanilla Wafer Cake - a cake made using vanilla wafer cookies and no additional flour. People have raved about the uniqueness and deliciousness of our Vanilla Wafer Cake. We also have cakes, cupcakes, muffins and cookies in many different flavors including Pound, Cocoa Pound, Red Velvet and Caramel. We hand-deliver to the entire DFW area! Make sure you visit christophersbakery.com/ bakedgoods or call 305-749-7576 to order your baked goods today! Our owner & baker, Courtenay Harris, is also the Audio/Video teacher at Grapevine High School. Courtenay wants it to be known that two of his students were just announced as finalists for the AllAmerican High School Film Festival and how proud he is of them, and ALL of his students, for their hard work! Courtenay is very involved in his local church as the leader of the sound department and enjoys amateur photography. In fact, Courtenay is excited for an upcoming event, on September 28th @ 6:00 pm in the Grapevine Founder’s Room where he’ll be showcasing both his and his student’s photography and artwork in addition to having a community tasting for Christopher’s Bakery. He hopes to see you all there!
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Our Member, Mr. Green with Miracles Stream Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, was drawn at the July Luncheon. Since he was not present, the prize is now $300 for our August 22nd Luncheon. Each month through the sponsorship of First Financial Bank, an additional $50 is added to the prize at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon, so the dollar amount grows as long as the person whose name is called is not in attendance. To win, all you have to do is attend the luncheon and hear your name be called! Every representative’s name is included for each Chamber member, so everyone has an opportunity - you only have to have your name drawn to be Present to Win!
Volunteers Needed: September 12th - 15th Concession Trailer & Beer Booth Contact Robyn at the Chamber Office today! robyn@grapevinechamber.org
Networking Opportunities AMP’t Luncheon
Networking Lunch for Members & Guests, 21 - 39 years of age. Aug 1st this month 1st Thursday of the month, 11:45 a.m.
Membership Luncheon Lunch Networking Group
Aug 22nd this month 3rd Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.
Grapevine Convention Center
Stacy’s Furniture Community Room
1209 S. Main St. I Grapevine, TX 76051
1900 S Main St. #200 I Grapvine, TX 76061
Business After Hours Mixer
Business Over Coffee
Morning Networking Group
Monthly Mixer for all Chamber Members Thursday, Aug 22nd, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
The Experience Restaurant
Aug 6th and 20th this month 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8 a.m.
1713 Cross Roads Dr. | Grapevine, TX 76051
The Original Pancake House
Business Builders
1505 William D. Tate Ave. | Grapevine, TX 76051
The Network
Afternoon Networking
Aug 12th this month 2nd Monday of the month, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Bob’s Steak & Chop
Lunch Networking Group
Aug 28th this month 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.
Mesa Mexican Cuisine
1000 Texan Trail, #130 I Grapevine, TX 76051
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Welcome New Members
3D4Vision Inc. Jose Daniel (817) 760-6527 Colleyville, TX 76034
Audit Visuals Bill Buffington (214) 205-7408 2415 Bowie Ln. Grapevine, TX 76051
Discover CBD Jaime Lowe (817) 527-6075 Tapping Knowledge, 150 W. College St., Ste 315 Texas Substance Abuse Education Grapevine, TX 76051 A. Marton (817) 781-4909 Life Elevated Coaching 9720 Coit Road # 220-126 Amanda Morrison Plano, TX 75025 655 N. Park Blvd., Ste 110 Grapevine, TX 76051
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Prism Dermatology Joy Goodrum (817) 329-1350 925 E Southlake Blvd., Ste 200 Southlake, TX 76092 Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union Jannae Castanon 1-800-580-3300 P.O. Box 250528 Plano, TX 75025
Thank You Renewing Members Alpha Gate and Door Company Lisa Wooten (817) 291-0183
CFO Shield, LLC Fred Tate (214) 405-7719
Grapevine Lions Club Bill Nicholas (817) 481-6249
Alzheimer’s Association - North Central Texas Chapter Liz Miller (817) 336-4949
Chateau on Wildbriar Lake Luxury Senior Living Donyse Jackson (972) 399-4800
Grapevine Medical Lodge Doug Taggart (817) 421-1313
Andy’s Frozen Custard Ashley Kanal (817) 527-1685
Clinical Pediatric Associates of North Texas Adrienne Zollo 972-331-7200
Angel Wings Hospice Lonnie Lewis (817) 583-6636 Angels’ Attic Mary Burzic (817) 251-9451 Audit Visuals Bill Buffington (214) 205-7408 Avant Aerospace, Inc. Al Zito (817) 416-0110 Axiom Worldwide Logistix, Inc. Maribel Chijon (469) 242-4400 Bear Creek Golf Club Brad Dutler (972) 456-3200 Bear Creek Spirits & Wine Randy Johnson (817) 251-8789 Bermuda Gold & Silver Debi Meek (817) 481-5115 Bones & Baths Pet Care Jennifer Williams 817.527.7771 Box Insurance Agency Casey Hege (817) 865-1801 Century 21, Inc. Mike Bowman (817) 354-7653
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Jessica Fanguy (972) 973-4654 Dancing River Stephanie Duke (817) 442-0505 Darling Ingredients Leonor Gonzalez (972) 717-5520 Dennis & Jan Luers Jan Smith Luers (214) 202-8700 DSV Air & Sea, Inc. Rene Harboe (817) 424-5111
Pineider, Ford & Associates, PLLC Paul Pineider (817) 410-3700 Republic Services Jeri Harwell (817) 332-7301
Grubbs Infiniti Grapevine George Grubbs III (817) 809-2600
Rooms To Go Khang Nguyen (214) 513-8550
Hampton Inn & Suites Lindsey Snell (972) 471-5000 Hilton Garden Inn DFW North/ Grapevine Adrian Perez (817) 421-1172 Huffaker Roofing Company, Inc. Larry E. Huffaker (817) 379-6533 Kids Matter International Marti Conner (817) 488-7679
Starbucks Brad Shull (817) 310-3528
Life Connection Church Royal Farris (817) 788-1414
The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chris Jones (817) 251-9095
Manhattan Construction Company Bob Bowen (214) 357-7400
Executive Medicine of Texas Judy Gaman 817-552-4300
Marquis at Silver Oaks Brenda Dunaway (972) 906-9039
Expressions Home Gallery Greg Haczynski (682) 651-4000
Mason & Dixie Beth Newman (817) 707-2111
First Bank Texas Misti Zimmerman (817) 601-0756
Minuteman Press Aaron Simmons (817) 410-4199
Frontier Communications Lorie Edgell (469) 899-4197
North Texas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine & Rehab Lora Fulmer (817) 481-2121 Pho in the Box Minh Nguyen (682) 223-1479
Sonic Drive-In Kevin Scullin (817) 481-2711 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Danielle Milliken (817) 481-2685
Duren Jenkins Agency Duren Jenkins (817) 445-0120
Grapevine Ford Lincoln Chaz Gilmore (817) 481-3531
Select Comfort/ Sleep Number Store Andrew Haney (972) 315-5794
The Novus Academy Kathy Edwards (817) 488-4555 Trinity Laserworks Joey Wilson (469) 585-2443 Unique Pathways Jennifer Helten 214-702-9293 Winewood Carlos DeLeon (817) 421-0200 Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Judy McDonald (817) 413-4400 www.grapevinechamber.org I AUGUST 2019 l 7
WE NEED YOU! October 7th 40th Annual Grapevine Chamber Golf Tournament presented by Here’s all the ways you can be involved in the golf tournament:
• PLAY: Morning & afternoon teams still available, but we will sell out! • SPONSOR: Complete sponsor listings are below, but being a tee box sponsor is a great way to actually meet the players in the tournament by being out on the course! • VOLUNTEER: Come spend a morning or afternoon out on the course, meet some Chamber members and help us make the tournament a success!
Name:
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Sponsorships Available
Company: Address: City/State/Zip:
Entry Fee Includes: Phone: Green Fee, Golf Cart, Prizes, Breakfast/Lunch OR Lunch/ Email: Dinner,& Goodie Bag
Golfer’s Names:
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When: 8 a.m. – Morning Shotgun 1:301.p.m. – Afternoon Shotgun Where: 2. Grapevine Golf Course 3800 Fairway Dr, Grapevine 3.
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Format: Two 4 Man Florida Scramble Tournaments on the 4. Same Day!
Tournament Preference: (Choose One)
Prizes: Awards will be given for the 1st and 2nd Place Finishers of Morning OR each tournament
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Tournament Costs: Register Early Now - Tournament Limited!$40 per player - Ticket Package (2 Mulligans, 5 Raffle Tickets, $700 Team of Four 1 50/50 Ticket) $500 Exclusive Tee Box Sponsor ($300 w/$700 team) - Team of Four $200 - Individual Player $200 Tee Box Sponsor = $ Ticket Packages x $40 ($100 w/ team) = $
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SOLD Presenting Sponsor Shirt/Jacket Sponsor SOLD Luncheon Sponsor SOLD Cap Sponsor Prize Sponsor Dinner Sponsor Drink Coolers Sponsor Golf Carts Sponsor SOLD Golf Towel Sponsor Goodie Bag Sponsor SOLD Signage Sponsor Breakfast Sponsor Photo Sponsor SOLD Water Sponsor SOLD Golf Ball Sponsor SOLD Registration Sponsor Volunteer Shirt Sponsor Driving Range Sponsor Longest Drive Sponsor 2 Total Mulligan Sponsor Closest to the Pin Exclusive Tee Box Sponsor Tee Box Sponsor
$7,500 $5,000 or product $5,000 or meal $3,000 or product $2,500 $2,000 or meal $2,000 or product $2,000 $1,500 or product $1,500 or 300 bags $1,500 or product $1,500 or meal $1,500 or photos $1,000 or product $1,000 or product $1,000 $500 $500 $500 each (1 hole per 9) $300 $300 each $500 $300 w/ team $200 $100 w/ team
Register with michael@grapevinechamber.org Goodie Bag Items (300 items needed) Raffle Prizes (Value of $50 or above)
Women’s Division Events It is almost back to school! The Women’s Division team is preparing to provide just under 1400 back to school packages for those in need in GCISD. This is one of our largest givebacks to the community, and we are excited to serve those students on August 10th! The Elves on the Run 5k team is beginning to plan for our 4th annual race on Saturday December 7th. We are currently working on sponsorships for the event. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Sharon Smith at sssmith33@me.com. This event grows larger every year and there will be many volunteer opportunities along the way. The Women’s Division is also excited to once again be presenting sponsor of the Kathee Livengood Birthday Bash! The event is to raise scholarship funds while remembering Kathee with wine, an auction, music and fun! Mark your calendars to attend this fun evening September 5, 2019 from 5-8PM at Sloan & Williams! Mark your calendars for our August membership luncheon – Tuesday August 13th at MESA Restaurant. Bank of the West is our luncheon sponsor for August, and our luncheon program is presented by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. Please Join Uu and be sure to RSVP at www.grapevinechamber. org/events or call the Chamber at 817.481.1522.
Casey Maxfield
2019 Chair of the Grapevine Women’s Division Casey.Maxfield@frostbank.com
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Grapevine Convention Center
Wednesday, October 30th 11:00am-2:00pm
1209 S. Main Street Grapevine, TX
CLAIM YOUR BOOTH Jobseeker recruitment booths include 6ft table with chairs, convenient venue, up to 2 lunches, raffle prizes, scrolling job board, advertisement of job openings, computer lab for application submissions, interview lounge access for on site interviews, electrical access, WiFi, and concierge service.
$250.00 Chamber Members
$350.00 Non Chamber Members
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES PLATINUM SPONSOR $3,000.00
GOLD SPONSOR $1,000.00
Top Logo Placement on all Print & Email Marketing Campaigns Top Placement in Social Media Campaign on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter Interview Lounge Naming Rights Prime Booth Location in Double Booth Dedicated Concierge Logo on Jobseeker Eventbrite Tickets
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Logo Placement on all Printed & Email Marketing Campaigns Placement in Social Media Campaign on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter Career Counseling Room Naming Rights Prime Booth Location Dedicated Concierge
SILVER SPONSOR
$2,000.00
Logo Placement on all Printed & Email Marketing Placement in Social Media Campaign on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter Workshop Room Naming Rights Prime Booth Location in Double Booth Dedicated Concierge
Name placement on all Printed & Email Campaigns Prime Booth Location
$500.00
REGISTER ONLINE @ WWW.NTXREGIONALJOBFAIR.COM
Hosted by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. Contact Robyn Mims at Robyn@grapevinechamber.org OR 817-481-1522.
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Senior Services Alliance: Foust Funeral Home
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Business Over Coffee: Original Pancake House Ribbon Cutting: Chocolate Moonshine
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12 The Network: Bob’s Steak & Chop House
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13 Women’s Division Luncheon: Mesa Mexican Cuisine
20 Business Over Coffee: Original Pancake House Ribbon Cutting: LA Burger, Main Street
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Ambassadors Committee Meeting: Chamber Office Board Room
28 Economic Development: City Hall Business Builders: Mesa Mexican Cuisine
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Membership Luncheon Business After Hours Mixer: The Experience Restaurant & PAC
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