ABOUT THE CHAMBER
Grapevine Young Professionals 1st Thursday Luncheons, 11:45 a.m. 4th Tuesday Happy Hours, 5:00 p.m. Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center The Grapevine Chamber’s Young Professionals group is designed for Chamber members ages 21-39 seeking to advance their careers through networking and professional development. Additional social and volunteer opportunities scheduled throughout the year.
Economic Development Partnership Meeting
4th Wednesday, 8:00 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.
Senior Services Alliance
2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m. Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center
Community Awards Banquet January
This annual event honors deserving businesses The Senior Services Alliance is a consortium and individuals who have provided leadership and of Chamber member businesses that provide support for the Chamber, as well as the City of products / services for senior adults, offering Grapevine. them the ability to develop a network of service providers for their clients and joint promotional Grapevine Chamber Golf Tournament opportunities.
Women’s Division
$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.@ Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center
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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 $650 members/$750 non-members
Great Taste of Grapevine (Spring) An innovative leadership development program Elves on the Run 5K & Fun Run (Winter) that offers citizens and community leaders the * Volunteer Opportunity opportunity to learn about municipal government, economic development, cultural opportunities, Legislative Advisory Council This Council will review legislation considered by transportation, health and safety, and much more. local, state, or national governments impacting our New Member Breakfast businesses and if deemed appropriate will ask the Grapevine United Charities 1st Wednesday, Quarterly, 8 a.m. Board to be involved through resolutions, letters Grapevine United Charities is a 501(c)3 non-profit Each New Member Breakfast offers new members or action. organization with the purpose of raising funds to of the Chamber the opportunity to receive the benefit of assisting with charitable, educational an overview of the mission and goals of the and other activities in our community. Current organization from current members, while also programs benefiting from this organization include providing a time for one-on-one networking with Leadership Grapevine Alumni Association & KL fellow new members. Scholarship Fund for adult women. Learn more at By Invitation Only
www.GrapevineUnitedCharities.org
NETWORKING EVENTS
Business After Hours Mixers
The Network
Business Over Coffee
Business Builders
Various dates Monthly, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. These networking events serve to introduce an opportunity to build a network of local contacts. 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8 a.m. Venture X- Grapevine This morning networking group has a time for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one networking.
2nd Monday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Bob’s Steak & Chop House Learn the best practices of how to network while networking. 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano 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- September 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 • Use of Chamber Boardroom and discounted rental of Blankenship Business Center 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 MemberPlus App, on iPhone, and Android devices, the Grapevine Chamber is mobile: • Business Directory • Hot Deals • Event Calendar • Event Registration
1st Thursday in December The Chamber hosts the Annual Grapevine Parade Gary & Cynthia Blankenship of Lights, along with GCISD, to help support the Business Center City of Grapevine’s Christmas Capital of Texas® campaign. Designed around the needs of our Members
and Committees. You can host your own workshops, meetings, network opportunities and more at very competitive rates. 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 To collaborate, communicate, connect & advocate for business to add 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 Trudy Cresswell Grapevine Mills, A Simon Company
Chair - Elect Kosse Maykus Maykus Custom Homes
Immediate Past Chair Phil Cunningham What A Shine! Enterprises
Treasurer Kelly Schwartz Clean Crafted Kelly, Scout & Cellar Wines
VC-Business Partnerships Sue Wykes The Wykes Group/ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
RaDonna Hessel CEO & Board of Directors Secretary
Ish Arebalos Coca Cola
Paul Coury Coury Hospitality
Michael Miori Vice President of Operations
Robyn Aguinaga Director of Marketing & Programs
John Adkins Director of Events
Robert Sanchez Retention Coordinator Vicki Dale Nerds to Go
Darla Denton Devin Designs Florist RaDonna Hessel Grapevine Chamber CEO
Thomas Egan Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Ana Erwin Community Impact Newspaper
John Hood Suffolk Construction
Jon Powell Hop & Sting Brewing Co.
Jared Richardson Sewell BMW of Grapevine
Joseph Stanyer Texas Gun Experience
CONTACT US Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 200 Vine Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone: (817) 481-1522 Email: info@GrapevineChamber.org Website: www.GrapevineChamber.org
Mike Ward Classic Chevrolet
Amanda Calongne State Representative Giovanni Capriglione Chief of Staff
Paul W. McCallum Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Ex-Officio
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Sharon McCloskey Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, VP Customer Experience
Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine City Manager
Dr. Robin Ryan Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Superintendent
Naman Mahajan Baylor Regional Medical Center - Grapevine
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