Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
December, 2020
Business Matters Mission:
Rocky Gribble & “The Woods” Perform Holiday Show at December 17th Luncheon
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
The Grapevine Chamber is proud to have legendary Grapevine musician Rocky Gribble & “The Woods” perform at the December 17th Membership Luncheon, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Grapevine and catered by City Kitchen. The luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m., at the Grapevine Convention Center, and donations of clothing, toys, & food will be collected on behalf of GRACE. The son of a West Texas cotton
farmer, Rocky Gribble’s musical roots began when he first picked up his dad’s guitar at the age of thirteen. Before he turned fourteen, Rocky was making weekly television appearances on a country music show in Lubbock, Texas. His high school years in Post, Texas were dotted with awards recognizing his talents on the guitar. A Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Southern Nazarene University in 1974 would soon follow as Rocky embarked on a career in his first love. His abilities on the electric lead guitar, acoustic rhythm guitar, nylon string classical guitar, five string banjo and mandolin keep him busy contributing to the
music of countless singers and songwriters. 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, December 15, or $40 after that date. Please note that the late registration and walk-in fee has been increased to $40, so please register early! Reservations can be made by contacting the Grapevine Chamber: 817-481-1522 or info@grapevinechamber.org or visiting the Chamber website’s Events Page. We will see you there!
2020 Accomplishments for our Members: I cannot believe that I am writing my final newsletter for the Grapevine Chamber, and 2020 is drawing to a close. I would say, “Thank God we survived the Year of Toilet Paper”, but I also am very proud to be the head of Your Board of Directors in a strange year
(to say the very least) where so much was achieved despite the obvious challenges faced by our families, businesses, community, state and nation. Following is a recap of 2020 and some of the things that your Chamber staff and Board accomplished this year: • Distributed over 21,000 face masks
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safe ways to open • Met with local, state and national leaders – Senators Cruz & Cornyn, Senator Nelson, Representative Capriglione, City Staff & elected officials, GCISD Leadership and Baylor Leadership to keep abreast on all things Covid-19 • Kept member abreast of PPP monies & EIDL Grants available to small businesses, as well as ways to have the PPP monies forgiven! • Hosted the 40th annual golf tournament in October presented by Sewell BMW of Grapevine and Sewell Cadillac of Grapevine • Created a new fundraiser – The Spirit of Grapevine Calendar – to replace our typical fundraisers that had been canceled – your Board worked especially hard thinking outside the box on this one! I am extremely proud of our wonderful staff and Board of Directors who worked tirelessly on the front lines and in the background to assist members and businesses in our Community stay open and viable. I appreciate all of our committees and members who stepped up during the pandemic to assist each other in making calls, supporting businesses and providing their time to others. I am proud that as a business and community partner, we were able to stay open, stay active, as well as to serve and survive! I look forward to continuing to serve as the Immediate Past Chair in 2021, working with Phil Cunningham and his board as we move upwards and onwards! It has been my great honor to be your Board Chair for 2020 – along with my faithful assistant, Mr. Big. We love being in this special community and we love our 5-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas Blessings to All –
LeAnn Brown 2020 Chairman of the Board Silver Oak Commercial Realty 2 I D E C E M B E R 2020 www.grapevinechamber.org
Season of Giving:
Happy Holidays! The Women’s Division has a new link this year to help us raise funds for the Grapevine GRACE Seniors who are on a limited income. Each year we donate a large goody bag with essentials like stamps, batteries, Kleenex and more to each client. The cost averages $25 a bag and this year we have a LINK for you to donate to the fund to help pay for the bags. Money raised on this link goes to assist those in need in our community.
Scan here: Would you like to adopt an angel? We have trees set up at the Grapevine Chamber office and The REC. Adopting an angel helps those senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who need a little Christmas Spirit in our community. Consider stopping by the Chamber (200 Vine Street, Grapevine) and taking an angel. You can do it on your own or make it an office project to buy the gifts, wrap them and return them to the Chamber no later than December 17th! A very special thank you to all the Women’s Division members who interviewed each senior. We appreciate your support and volunteerism! If you would like to sign up to deliver Christmas gifts to our Christmas Spirit recipients on Saturday December 19th, please email Kim Deras at kim@hestiainvestigations.com or find her at Tuesday’s luncheon to sign up. Please join us Tuesday, December 8th, at the Blankenship Business Center. Lunch is from 11:45-1:00 PM and will feature the Grapevine Faith Christian School Youth Choir. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you next Tuesday. Thank you for a wonderful year of fellowship and volunteerism in the Women’s Division. May you and your families have a wonderful holiday season!
Nancy Cable
nancycable2@gmail.com Women’s Division Chair 2020
Still need to shop for that perfect present? We have you covered! The Grapevine Chamber Board of Directors have put together a very unique, fun and beautiful
the number drawn on a Monday night, you win the wine that is displayed on that day!
“SPIRIT OF GRAPEVINE” 2021 calendar
The wine selections were made very carefully to celebrate the various wine seasons from all over the world. There are wines from France to New Zealand, South Africa to Texas, Australia to Italy. Throw in some from Washington, Spain, Mexico and Oregon – plus many more and you have 52 different wines that will make
to have 52 weeks of fun along the way! Every calendar will have a unique set of three numbers on the back (from 000 up to 999). Every Monday night, the Texas Lottery has a pick three drawing at 6:00 p.m. If your calendar has
you a winner! The calendars are available for sale from the Chamber office for $100 each. Call or come by to purchase your “Spirit of Grapevine” calendar before they are all sold out! The Grapevine Chamber looks forward to a much bigger, better and brighter 2021! Thank you for your support & Happy New Year, Your 2020 Board of Directors
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Ambassador of the Month
Become an Ambassador in 2021! If you enjoy connecting & welcoming new businesses to Grapevine, this networking group is for you!
Shirley Roberts
is a Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager with over 30 years experience in health care and management. For the last 6 1/2 years, Shirley has been employed as the Clinic Nurse Manager of the GRACE Community Clinic, a faith-based, nonprofit, free, charitable clinic located in Grapevine, Texas. Her role consists of the day-to-day operations, patient educational development and implementation, and management of the Clinic. She teaches educational classes and provides clinical oversight to an active patient population and works very closely with all volunteer providers, nurses, etc. to improve patient health. She graduated from the Leadership Grapevine with the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce in 2016 and has been an active Ambassador with the Grapevine Chamber ever since completing the program. She served as the Chair of the Grapevine Ambassadors 2018-2019. She received the Fort Worth Business Press Health Heroes Award in 2019. She also received the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year for 2018 and was presented with the President’s Award by the GRACE Board of Directors in 2018. Thank you, Shirley Roberts 817-305-4681 gracegrapevine.org 4 I DECEMBER 2020 ww.grapevinechamber.org
Our Ambassadors hosted 20+ New Member Welcome Virtual Toasts and called 210+ current members throughout 2020. To learn more, contact our Programs Director robyn@grapevinechamber.org today.
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce DIAMOND SPONSORS
Grapevine Parade of Lights: Dec. 3rd at 6:30 pm REVERSE STYLE PARADE Beginning in 1979, the Parade of Lights is the first Thursday of December each year. 2020 has produced a lot of change and, with that, we’re excited to announce a new Reverse Style Parade of Lights experience. This year, from the safety of their vehicles, spectators can enjoy the floats, bands and dignitaries that will remain stationary on Main Street. Guests will drive south on Main Street, starting at Northwest Highway at 6:30 pm, and continue all the way to Dallas Road where the stationary parade will conclude at 8:30 pm. We hope you enjoy! For any additional questions, please contact 817-410-3185.
Must Be Present to Win! Those present at the November Membership Luncheon saw the “Must Be Present to Win” Drawing continue its climb, with Barbara Holland, Grand Brook Memory Care, not in attendance. The prize is now at $900 for December. 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 are eligible to win, thanks to the sponsorship from:
Bank of the West City of Grapevine Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group Kubota Paycom
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Frost Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Sewell Cadillac and Sewell BMW of Grapevine
GOLD SPONSORS
Boeing Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center Oncor Electric Delivery Prosperity Bank
SILVER SPONSORS
The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott First Financial Bank, N.A. Independent Financial Republic Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Texas Oncology - Grapevine
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 REXEL USA Stacy Furniture & Design Trinity Metro Wells Fargo - Grapevine Main Wright Development Co., Inc.
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Nominations for the 2020 Grapevine Community Awards Due December 20th! 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 Bank of the West. If you know an individual or business worthy of a Grapevine Community Award, we would encourage you to nominate them! Nominees are sought from the entire community. Nominations must be turned in to the Chamber Office or emailed to info@grapevinechamber.org. Download the form here:
D. E. Box Citizen of the Year: The D.E. Box Citizen of the Year is an individual who has voluntarily and sincerely given of their time and leadership through an overall community development program—working together to improve the economic, civic, and cultural well-being of the Grapevine area. Business Hall of Fame: Members of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame are longtime area businesses that have made outstanding contributions, not only to the Grapevine Chamber but to the community as well. Member of the Year: The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year is a business that has exhibited outstanding contributions to the Grapevine Chamber, City of Grapevine and civic organizations during the past year. Don Ramey Community Spirit Award: The Don Ramey Community Spirit Award is 6 I DECEMBER 2020 www.grapevinechamber.org
given to an individual that, over a period of time, has contributed outstanding leadership and devotion to the Grapevine community. Ted Willhoite Legacy Award: The Ted Willhoite Legacy Award recognizes an individual that has a lasting personal contribution and an enduring legacy making the community of Grapevine a better place to live. This award recognizes distinguished individuals who are champions of responsible change, who possess a pioneering spirit or demonstrates inventiveness to inspire and educate others. Women’s Division Woman of the Year: This prestigious honor recognizes a woman who has distinguished herself through outstanding involvement benefiting the community of Grapevine. The nomination may recognize service from any past years. Chairman’s Award: This 2020 Chairman’s award winner is about recognizing an individual and business that has served the chamber in a multitude of ways, almost always behind the scenes and I think she prefers it that way. Ambassador of the Year Award: This award is received based on the number of Ambassador points earned during the year. Rising Star Award: Awarded to an emerging leader or individual or business who has been a member for two years and already making an impact. It is to be presented to recognize their actions and activities that consistently exemplify enthusiasm, commitment, professionalism and leadership. Their contribution to the future of the Chamber and community is evident even in the short time they’ve been a part of this organization and they encourage others to become involved through their example.
Asana Hospice & Palliative Care Kim Waid (817) 570-7190 6300 Ridglea Place, Ste 1107 Fort Worth, TX 76116 Bass Pro Shops Ricka Renfrew (972) 961-5203 2501 Bass Pro Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 IB Roof Systems Debbie Sargo (800) 426-1626 506 E Dallas Rd, Ste 300 Grapevine, TX 76051 North Central Ballet Leslie Jordan (817) 428-8232 12077 Katy Rd, Ste 713 Keller, TX 76248
Red Wing Shoe Store Hillary Cowden (817) 329-1109 1469 W. State Hwy. 114, Ste 598 Grapevine, TX 76051 Texas Best Smokehouse #10 Nasser Safa (972) 709-7534 1001 E. Northwest Hwy Grapevine, TX 76051 The Socialholics Jessica Bell (918) 520-6727 1527 W. State Hwy 114, Ste 500 #164 Grapevine, TX 76051 WhoaZone Jen Rice (866) 946-2966 3000 Meadowmere Ln Grapevine, TX 76051 www.grapevinechamber.org DECMBER 2020 I 7
2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chair LeAnn Brown Silver Oak Commercial Realty Chair - Elect Phil Cunningham WhataShine Immediate Past Chair Steve Brown Esparzas Restaurante Mexicano Treasurer Trudy Cresswell Grapevine Mills, A Simon Company VC-Business Partnership Kevin McNamara Wise Guys Pizzeria RaDonna Hessel Grapevine Chamber CEO
2020 DIRECTORS
Thomas Eagan Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Ana Erwin Community Impact Newspaper Darla Denton Devin Designs Dana Gibson Holiday Inn Express Klint Guerry Sewell BMW of Grapevine Kosse Maykus Maykus Homes Patrick McCoy Village Professional Painters Emily McLendon Vari Kelly Schwartz Legoland / Sea Life Mike Ward Classic Chevrolet Bruce Whitlock Whitlock Cleaning Services
2020 EX-OFFICIO
Amanda Calongne State Representative Giovanni Capriglione Paul W. McCallum Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Sharon McCloskey DFW International Airport Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine Dr. Robin Ryan Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Chris York Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine 8 I DECEMBER 2020 www.grapevinechamber.org
2021 Networking For You! The New Year is almost here! AMPT Luncheon
Members & Guests, 21 - 39 years of age. January 7th, 11:45 am First Thursday of the month Blankenship Business Center 200 Vine St. I Grapevine
Business Over Coffee
Morning Networking Group January 5th & 19th, 8:00 am 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month Blankenship Business Center 200 Vine St. I Grapevine
The Network
Afternoon Networking January 11th, 4:00 pm 2nd Monday of the month Bobs Steak & Chop House 1255 S. Main St. I Grapevine
Economic Development Meeting Morning Partnership Meeting with the City of Grapevine January 27th, 8:00 am 4th Wednesday of each month Blankenship Business Center 200 Vine St. I Grapevine
Business Builders
Lunch Networking Group January 27th, 11:30 am 4th Wednesday of each month Esparzas 124 E. Worth St. I Grapevine
PLEASE RSVP FOR EVENTS AT WWW.GRAPEVINECHAMBER.ORG
THANK YOU
To Our Renewing Members 5-Star Laundry Dan Spano (817) 778-1854
Defenders of Freedom Donna Cranston (214) 232-4962
Mad Duck Cyclery Terry Musar (817) 442-0339
Apex Mechanical Services Warren Mills (940) 368-0900
Dry Clean Super Center of Grapevine Al Noor (817) 416-0622
Mindy McClure (817) 312-9863
Champions DFW Commercial Realty Jim Kelley (817) 488-4333
Eagle Gun Range, Inc. David Prince (972) 712-6655
Chicken Express of Grapevine John Tate (817) 488-0889
Enterprise Car & Truck Rental Kelci Cabana (469) 525-2714
Chill Julia Sizemore (817) 310-6610
Flooring Inspirations, LLC Susan Moody (817) 479-9823
Colonial Village at Grapevine Cindy Terry (817) 481-1142
Grape Vine Springs Winery Dave Besgrove (817) 329-1011
Covenant Church of Colleyville Pastor Ricky Texada (817) 354-5757
Grapevine Food Tour Audrey McCarty (682) 229-1912
Cover-Tek, Inc. Allison Patterson (817) 329-6900
Hall’s Dry Storage, Inc. Gayle Hall (817) 481-9049
Cowboys Golf Club Jeff Levine (817) 481-7277
Hestia Investigations Kimberley Deras (817) 756-1708
Cross Timbers Winery Penny Bigbie (817) 488-6789
Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection Tom Santora (817) 796-9696
Darrough Agency Vic Darrough (817) 481-6003
Mirau Capital Management, Inc. Brian Mirau (888) 668-9327 Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine, Inc. Tina Crawford (817) 329-1668 Priority Signs & Graphics Janice Horak (817) 260-0700 Residence Inn by Marriott Lori Silva (972) 539-8989 Saltgrass Steak House Scott Burkhart (817) 329-1900 Sharon Smith - BHHS PenFed Realty TX Sharon Smith (214) 533-0808 Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC LeAnn Brown (817) 313-3107 Sonya Terpening Fine Art Mark Terpening (817) 488-3001
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Jenni Lanier (817) 748-8754 The Gatehouse Wade Parker (817) 912-0317 The Original Pancake House Jeffery Dugger (817) 421-3444 The Wood Agency V.T. Wood (210) 474-7400 TLP Solutions LLC Dan Driscoll (817) 481-8774 Transworld Business Advisors Darrow Graham (855) 528-9735 US Health Advisors Steven Koehn (817) 228-1212 Venture X Grapevine DFW Airport North Michelle Grissman (972) 430-8005 Westwood Group Development Chris Leighton (817) 442-0000 Worthington National Bank Gary Price (817) 656-6200
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Grapevine Chamber Holiday Hours: We will be closed December 24th through January 1st. Our Staff cannot say thank you enough to all of our Members for your continued support this year. We are all ready for a New Year full of opportunities! Wishing you & your family a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,
Your Grapevine Chamber Staff
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AMP’T Young Professionals January 7th Luncheon: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Blankenship Business Center
Program: Escaping 2020 with Virtual Escape Room Competitions from our Member
Must register by January 5th. $20.00 per person, includes lunch. Mask policy & social distancing in place. Call the Grapevine Chamber Office today at 817-481-1522.
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11:30 am Membership Luncheon @ Grapevine Convention Center: Rocky Gribble & “The Woods” Holiday Show
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 200 Vine Street Grapevine, TX 76051
Mission Statement: “to promote business that adds value to our community�
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