May 2013 Monthly Newsletter - Business Matters

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If you are looking to permanently move your business or office to Grapevine or you need assistance in helping to relocate your business, Dan Truex, Grapevine Economic Development Specialist, can help you find the perfect office, building or site to suit your needs. You can reach Dan by calling 817-410-3153 or email: The mission of the Dant@grapevinetexas.gov. Grapevine Chamber

May, 2013

121 Community Church Blagg Tire & Service The Carlyle @ Stonebridge Park Chesapeake Energy Corporation Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport First Bank, NA Renewing Members Ribbon Financial Cuttings Women’s Division May Calendar Grapevine Mills Grubbs Infiniti Northgate Constructors Stacy Furniture The T WCK Cleaners, LLC Wells Fargo Bank - Grapevine Main Wright Development Co., Inc.

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Leadership Grapevine to Commence its Mission: Graduation at Monthly Luncheon

4 l OCTOBER 2 012 www.grapevinechamber.org of Commerce is to

promote business that adds value to our community.

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.

Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community

and business leaders learn about municipal government, economic development and cultural opportunities within Grapevine.

The 2012-2013 Leadership Grapevine class will have the graduation for their yearlong program at the Chamber luncheon, Thursday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. During the luncheon, the class will present a “Year in Review” slideshow of their accomplishments. New graduates are now able to move on to the next level of leadership and involvement in the Leadership Grapevine Program. Leadership Grapevine is a joint program by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce and the City of Grapevine. In this innovative leadership development program, citizens

Participants in the class include: • Kevin Adamson, LegacyTexas Bank • Steve Braly, Bank of the West • Dana Buford, Buford Roofing & Construction • Cari Collins, Sign-A-Rama • Paul DiMuzio, Fidelity Investments • Blake Franklin, Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center • John Hunt, City of Grapevine • Moiz Kurani, Wells Fargo • Dean LeClaire, Allied Waste Services • Randy Loyd, Oncor Electric Delivery • Josh Marte, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine • Michael Miori, Grapevine Chamber • Dr. Janelle Perkins, Alpha Wellness Center • Jane Richards, Cowboys Golf Club • Christian Ross, eight90 designs • Lori Stevens, GRACE • Monette Stockton, Gaylord Texan

Resort & Convention Center • Cassie Uptmore, Cassie’s Frozen Yogurt • Karen Walker, City of Grapevine • Alan Wayland, Law Offices of Alan C. Wayland • Rick Westfall, GCISD • Bev Young, Bev Young & Associates Re/MAX DFW Associates

Make plans to attend the May Membership Luncheon, sponsored by Community Impact Newspaper and catered by La Madeleine. The luncheon will be at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street. Cost is $20 with reservations made prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, and $25 after. Reservations can be made online on the Chamber website’s Events page, calling (817) 481-1522 or emailing info@grapevinechamber.org.

Exciting Developments in the Chamber to Begin the Year I always look forward to this time of year, when we see so much new before our eyes. Warmer temperatures and fresh green grass makes us all feel

better. The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce has developed one of those new exciting things with our Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). YEA! is an opportunity that your Board of Directors support to provide our young people the opportunity

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to develop their own companies through the support of the Chamber, GCISD and many local supporters and investors. I was so excited to see the hard work of these 21 entrepreneurs representing 17 businesses at Continued on page 2

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