2020 Program of Work Grapevine Chamber

2020

Program of Work & Membership Investment

www.GrapevineChamber.org

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

AMPT - Young Professionals 1st Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center AMPT: Advancing Modern Professionals for Tomorrow is the Grapevine Chamber’s Young Professionals group, designed for Chamber members age 21-39 seeking to advance their careers through networking and professional development. Additional social and volunteer opportunities scheduled throughout the year.

Senior Services Alliance

2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center

This annual event honors deserving businesses The Senior Services Alliance is a consortium of and individuals who have provided leadership and Chamber member businesses that provide prod- support for the Chamber, as well as the City of ucts / services for senior adults, offering them the Grapevine. ability to develop a network of service providers for their clients and joint promotional opportunities.

Grapevine Chamber Golf Classic

Women’s Division

Economic Development Partnership Meeting www.GrapevineChamber-WomensDiv.com 4th Wednesday, 8 a.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center This monthly meeting is a partnership between Chamber member businesses and the City of Grapevine to promote the area for new business, business expansion and retention, as well as to address concerns of local businesses. At each meeting a different guest speaker shares about an upcoming project or a topic of community interest.

Membership Luncheon

3rd Thursday, 11:30 a.m. @ Grapevine Convention Center Each Membership Luncheon is designed to provide education, motivation and updates to Chamber members. Recent new members to the Chamber are introduced the first time they attend, and there is a “Must Be Present to Win” cash drawing at the end of each luncheon.

Community Awards Banquet January

$40 Women’s Division Dues

Since 1965, the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber has focused on fostering the spirit of charitable giving and economic development among the women of the Grapevine area. We aim to enable everyone to contribute to the advancement of the civic, business, and educational interests in the community.

Women’s Division Programs: • School Supplies - Collection and distribution of school supplies to GCISD families in need • Christmas Spirit - Collection and distribution to senior adults and the disabled in Grapevine Women’s Division Events: • Monthly Luncheon - 2nd Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.

• Great Taste of Grapevine (Spring) • Elves on the Run 5K & Fun Run (Winter) * Volunteer Opportunity

October With morning and afternoon tee times, the annual tournament offers a number of sponsorship opportunities for business marketing, as well as networking opportunities for your business. * Volunteer Opportunity

Grapevine Casino Night August

The Grapevine Chamber’s Past Chairmen’s Council hosts this annual fund raising event, a casual evening of casino style games, food and fun.

Leadership Grapevine August - May $600 members/$750 non-members

An innovative leadership development program that offers citizens and community leaders the opportunity to learn about municipal government, economic development, cultural opportunities, transportation, health and safety, and much more.

Legislative Advisory Council This Council will review legislation considered by local, state, or national governments impacting our businesses and if deemed appropriate will ask the Grapevine United Charities New Member Breakfast Board to be involved through resolutions, letters Grapevine United Charities is a 501(c)3 non-profit 1st Wednesday, Quarterly, 8 a.m. or action. organization with the purpose of raising funds to Each New Member Breakfast offers new members the benefit of assisting with charitable, educational of the Chamber the opportunity to receive and other activities in our community. Current an overview of the mission and goals of the programs benefiting from this organization include organization from current members, while also Leadership Grapevine Alumni Association, KL providing a time for one-on-one networking with Scholarship Fund for adult women, and Battered fellow new members. and Beautiful. Learn more at

By Invitation Only

www.GrapevineUnitedCharities.org

NETWORKING EVENTS

Business After Hours Mixers The Network Various times Monthly, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

2nd Monday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

These networking events serve to introduce Bob’s Steak & Chop House an opportunity to build a network of local Learn the best practices of how to networking. contacts.

Business Over Coffee 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8 a.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center This morning networking group has a time for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one networking.

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Business Builders Mesa Mexican Cuisine 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

This lunch networking group has a time for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one networking.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Chamber Goals Stewardship - Prosperity

JOB FAIRS

Grapevine Job Fair - April www.GrapevineJobFair.com

NTX Regional Job Fair- October www.NTXRegionalJobFair.com In partnership with local groups and organizations, the Grapevine Chamber hosts two job fairs each year to support the growing hiring needs of our local business community. With many of the Metroplex’s largest employers in Grapevine, these job fairs offer a great opportunity for Chamber members to find their next great employee and connect with the community.

Main Street Fest & GrapeFest

The Chamber hosts a Concession Trailer and Beer Booth each year at these major City of Grapevine events, providing a means of networking and advertising for members, while raising funds for the Chamber’s initiatives. * Volunteer Opportunity

Grapevine Parade of Lights

CHAMBER BENEFITS Login to the Chamber website to: • Register and pay for events • Post job openings to the Chamber’s online job board • Promote Hot Deals to boost your business’ promotions • Share community events on the Chamber’s online calendar • Pay invoices quickly and easily online • Chamber Board Room usage FREE Basic Listing in online directory: • Description of business • Keywords for search • Links to Social Media • Hours of operation • Driving directions $180 Enhanced Listing in online directory: • Business logo and photo slideshow • Embedded YouTube video player • Expanded business description • Additional keywords for search • Bulleted highlights content area • Logo, website link and short description in search results

Ambassadors 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center The Chamber’s Ambassadors are the welcoming arm of the Chamber, with members promoting their business by participating in ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and volunteering at various events.

Free with the the MemberPlus App, on iPhone, and Android devices, the Grapevine Chamber is mobile: • Business Directory • Hot Deals • Event Calendar • Event Registration

1st Thursday in December, 7 p.m.

The Chamber hosts the Annual Grapevine Parade of Lights with Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, CVB, Gary & Cynthia Blankenship supporting the City of Grapevine’s Christmas Business Center Capital of Texas® campaign.

Designed around the needs

of our Members and Committees. You can host your own workshops, meetings, network opportunities and more. To book your event, contact Robyn@grapevinechamber.org or 817-481-1522.

To use visionary stewardship of the Grapevine Chamber’s assets, both financial and intellectual, to strengthen the economic prosperity of all stakeholders.

Business Partnership To build strong partnerships through relevant, essential programs and opportunities.

Leadership To have strong and progressive leadership for the Grapevine Chamber, and for the organization to be a model and recognized leader of the business community.

Mission Promote business that adds value to our community

Vision A progressive business organization that brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper

Values Excellence, Innovation, Integrity & Community

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAMBER STAFF

Chair LeAnn Brown Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC

Chair - Elect Phil Cunningham WhataShine Enterprises

Radonna Hessel CEO & Board of Directors Secretary

Immediate Past Chair Steve Brown Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano

Treasurer Trudy Cresswell Grapevine Mills, A Simon Company

Michael Miori Vice President of Operations

VC-Business Partnerships Kevin McNamara Wise Guys Pizzeria

Jonathan Chance Foust & Son Funeral Home

Robyn Mims Director of Programs & Events

Thomas Egan Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Ana Erwin Community Impact Newspaper

Natalie Thompson-Garner Manager of Membership Services

Dana Gibson Holiday Inn Express

Klint Guerry Sewell BMW of Grapevine

Emily Nelson Communication & Marketing Coordinator

Kosse Maykus Maykus Homes

Patrick McCoy Village Professional Painters

Emily McLendon Vari

Kelly Schwartz Legoland / SEAlife

Mike Ward Classic Chevrolet

Bruce Whitlock Whitlock Building Services

Amanda Calongne State Representative Giovanni Capriglione Chief of Staff

Paul W. McCallum Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Ex-Officio

Ex-Officio

Sharon McCloskey Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, VP Customer Experience

Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine City Manager

Dr. Robin Ryan Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Superintendent

Chris York Baylor Regional Medical Center - Grapevine President

Ex-Officio

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CONTACT US Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 200 Vine Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone: (817) 481-1522 Email: info@GrapevineChamber.org Website: www.GrapevineChamber.org

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