Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Mission: 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
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Chamber Sponsors Bond Ecection 2016
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New Members Ribbon Cuttings Luncheon Introductions
Thank You Volunteers Women’s Division
May, 2016
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Renewing Members May Calendar
Leadership Grapevine to Commence Main Street its Graduation May 19 Fest is Coming! 2015-2016 Leadership Grapevine participants: The 2015-2016 Leadership Grapevine class will have the graduation for their year-long program at the Chamber’s luncheon, Thursday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Frost and catered by Bartley’s BarB-Q. During the luncheon, the class will present a Year in Review of their accomplishments. The 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 and business leaders learn about municipal government, economic development and cultural opportunities within Grapevine. 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, May 17, or $40 after that date. There is a $5 fee for invoicing, and all reservations not canceled by 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, will be billed.
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Brooke Hudson, Denton Veterinary Center Charlie Kercheval, KD Factors & Financial Services Christina Gonzalez, Hilton DFW Lakes Cody Martin, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Debbie Gilbert, Innovative Insurance Solutions Duane McDonald, Republic Services Gary Kerbow, GCISD Garin Giacomarro, City of Grapevine Greg Jordan, City of Grapevine Heidi Straddon, Gaylord Texas Resort & Convention Center Jennifer Severs, Dave & Buster’s Jessica Buckner, Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott Jill Clifton, Edward Jones Kate Ong, Liberty Mutual Kelsey Whitesell, Grapevine Station Apartments Kevin Rhodes, Kevin Rhodes Group Lori Billman, Professional Claims Administrators Megan Calmes, Cowboys Golf Course Natalie Thompson-Garner, Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Renee Parker, Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County Sandy Densmore, Southside Bank Sarah Braddock, Leasing Texas Shane Mara Shirley Roberts, GRACE Stephanie Kadlec, Bank of the West Stephanie Silva, Premiere Bank Todd Fox, Frost Whitney Early, Bear Creek Golf Course Yuliya Bakalo, Randy White Real Estate Services
Reservations can be made by contacting the Grapevine Chamber at (817) 481-1522, emailing info@ grapevinechamber.org or visiting the Chamber website’s Events Page.
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It is that time of year again when our community comes together for the 32nd Annual Main Street Fest, b r i n g i n g o v e r 150,000 visitors to our city, May 20-22. The festival is an opportunity for our local businesses and merchants to showcase their products and services and for our civic and service organizations to raise much needed funds for their respective causes. In 2015, Main Street Fest had 25 civic and service organizations participate, and those groups raised $97,000 for their organizations. The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Festivals & Events team plans all year for our special events, and Main Street Fest is no exception. Additionally, the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce actively recruits the assistance of many of our outstanding businesses who provide volunteers, the backbone of our community and festivals. The Chamber has over 20 companies Continued on page 2
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