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New Members YEAProgram

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.

Mission:

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

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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YEA! Program Showcase at Combined Luncheon with the HEB Chamber of Commerce T h e Grapevine Chamber and HurstEulessBedford Chamber of Commerce will come together for the July Membership Luncheon, Thursday, July 11, 11:30 a.m. at the Grapevine Convention Center, sponsored by i5 web works and Classic Chevrolet and catered by Brio Tuscan Grille.

The luncheon program is the Grapevine Young

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Entrepreneurs Academy. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a year-long program that teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own REAL businesses.

YEA! was developed at the University of Rochester in 2004.

In its first year, the Grapevine YEA! Program saw 21 students ranging in age from 11 to 17, brainstorm, research and write business plans, which represented 17 businesses. The luncheon will showcase students who graduated from the 2012-

2013 Grapevine YEA! Program.

Make plans to join us for the luncheon at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St. in Grapevine. The cost is $25 with reservations made prior to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, and $30 after. There is a $5 fee for invoicing. Reservations not cancelled in advance will be billed. 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.

Are You Watching Your Investment in the Chamber?

People are always asking me why I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce and why I sponsor Chamber functions in different areas. My response to these questions is the topic I want to discuss with you this month.

One of my beliefs, with the Chamber and business in general, is that the benefits you receive are based on how much effort and energy you put into it. Your investment in the Chamber is just

that, an investment. If you want to get the most out of it, you need to be involved and find those different events, groups, etc., where you can maximize your investment and marketing dollar.

The Chamber offers so many investment opportunities to provide value to your business.

My company, Blagg Tire & Service, has been a sponsor of the Grapevine Chamber for the last five years, and I can tell you that people recognize us because we are listed on just about everything distributed by the

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Chamber, from the website to the Community Directory, as well as any other marketing piece from the Chamber.

Some other examples are the 34th Annual Grapevine Chamber Golf Classic September 30 and The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) beginning in September. Both of these are great examples of where your sponsorship not only impacts the community, but also provides a great marketing resource for your business. You are targeting other Continued on page 2

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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 2013 Board of Directors Lavon Bolech

Bolech Home Selling Team/Keller Williams

Steve Brown

Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano

Steve Haley

Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center

Cory D. Halliburton

Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.

Stacy MacLure Peoples Bank

Theresa Mason W2W Painting, LLC

Steve Newton

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine

Iain Scouller

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Paul Slechta

Are You Watching Your Investment in the Chamber?

Continued from page 1 Chamber businesses who are involved just like you. Chamber members tend to buy from other Chamber members; so these opportunities can provide a great return on your investment. These are just a couple examples of where you can get involved; so be sure to contact the Chamber for all the sponsorship opportunities available to you.

The best way for you to be involved in the Chamber is to attend the monthly luncheons at the Grapevine Convention Center. The luncheon gives Chamber members a great way to interact and network with other

members. Take advantage of this opportunity to market your business. The July luncheon is Thursday, July 11, sponsored by i5 web works and Classic Chevrolet. This is also our annual combined luncheon with the HEB Chamber. Come and enjoy lunch provided by Brio Tuscan Grille, and hear a great presentation by some of our recent Grapevine Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduates.

If you need an added incentive, the Must be Present to Win Drawing is now up to $1,150! Remember, you MUST be present to win!

Take advantage of all the opportunities you have through the Chamber’s activities to market your business. The Chamber website is full of great opportunities to do this, and it will help you get the most from your Chamber investment.

Again, if I or any member of your Board of Directors can be of any assistance, please let any of us know. We are here to serve you.

Thanks for the honor of serving as your Chairman for 2013.

Best regards, Perry Leonard

President/COO Blagg Tire & Service

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Executive Board Perry Leonard

Blagg Tire & Service Chairman of the Board

C. W. Higgins

Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group Chairman Elect

Jane Richards

Cowboys Golf Club VC-Business Partnerships

Scott Summers Club Car, LLC Treasurer

Ambassador of the Month - Mike Collins Mike Collins is the Grapevine Chamber Ambassador of the Month. Mike and his wife Cari have owned and operated Sign-A-Rama in Grapevine for the past four years. Both Mike and Cari have more than 26 years of experience in the graphic arts industry. Besides making signs, they also produce banners, vehicle wraps and just about any other sign you can imagine. They truly are your full service sign center! Visit them at 151 S. Dooley Street in Grapevine. Contact them at (817) 421-0805 or www.singarama-grapevine.com.

Congratulations Mike!

RaDonna Hessel

Grapevine Chamber of Commerce CEO

Ex-Officio P.W. McCallum

Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine

Dr. Robin Ryan

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District

Carolyn Sims

County Commissioner, Tarrant County Precinct 3

GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 817-481-1522 email: info@GrapevineChamber.org

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ACCREDITATION Your Chamber Reaches for the Stars!

In April 2013, the Grapevine Chamber Board of Directors was notified that the Chamber had received the 4-Star Accreditation level from the U.S Chamber of Commerce. This announcement came after two years of effort by the Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff, with help from Chambers throughout Texas. Now many of our Chamber members are asking, “What does accreditation mean?”

Accreditation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the only program of its kind that defines excellence in Chamber planning and recognizes Chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. The purpose of the U.S. Chamber’s Accreditation Program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the Chamber industry and to foster a pro-business environment across America.

Of the 6,936 Chambers in the United States, only 217 of these Chambers are accredited. These elite Chambers represent the top 3% of all Chambers in the United States. The national accreditation statistics are as follows: 16 are Accredited – 8%

42 are 3-Star – 20%

77 are 4-Star – 36%

76 are 5-Star – 36%

Who is Accredited?

There are more than 800 Chambers that have participated in the program since 1964, among which only 217 currently remain accredited. With nearly 7,000 Chambers in the United States, accreditation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a prestigious honor that distinguishes the high quality, expertise, and strong leadership displayed by accredited state and local Chambers of Commerce.

Why Become Accredited?

By earning accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a Chamber shows its dedication to: • Reviewing, improving and promoting strong business practices • Recognizing leadership and outstanding contributions to the community • Supporting the principles of free enterprise and promoting pro-growth policies at federal, state and local levels • Establishing best practices and staying in-step with industry changes

What Exactly is Accreditation?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Program defines standards of excellence in Chamber planning and performance and shows Chambers how they can reach and maintain these standards. The program also helps Chambers measure achievement, while recognizing and encouraging Chamber members and staff who meet high standards of operation and who contribute effectively to the good of their Chambers and communities.

The criteria and standards used in the guidelines become tools for management control and self-discipline—guiding the organization by helping it upgrade and improve its basic effectiveness. Chambers that have earned accreditation value the process as a worthwhile experience. It has helped them focus attention on the many important factors that add to successful Chamber performance.

What Are the Benefits of Becoming Accredited for the Grapevine Chamber?

• Enhances leadership development • Provides a benchmark with which to evaluate the quality of the Chamber • Provides better direction for the Chamber board and staff • Helps Chambers develop a realistic Program of Work • Promotes upgrades in Chamber bylaws, policies and procedures • Develops pride in the organization • Helps with membership development • Brings prestige, respect and recognition to the Chamber

There were nine specific areas that the Chamber was required to report on, which included: Governance, Finance, Human Resources, Government Affairs, Program Development, Technology, Communications, Facilities and Benchmarking. Accreditation lasts for five years. To maintain the status, or upgrade the level of accreditation, an application must be made by the fifth year, so the Grapevine Chamber Board and staff will begin the process again in four years.

For our Chamber members, accreditation says that their organization has created strong accounting principles, program integrity and procedures and that the Chamber continues to build quality into the development of the Chamber and our community. The Grapevine Chamber is a team effort of our investors, Board of Directors and staff, and we can all be proud of the accomplishment and recognition of receiving this 4-Star Accreditation. www.grapevinechamber.org J U LY 2013 l 3

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Grapevine Economic Development Can Help You…

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: Dant@grapevinetexas.gov.

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Chamber Golf Tournament Coming this September The 34th Annual Grapevine Chamber Golf Classic is September 30, 2013 at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. In addition to the change in location this year, the tournament will have a morning flight and an afternoon flight of golfers.

With an expanded day of golf, this means the Chamber is in need of more volunteers for registration both in the morning and afternoon, as well as volunteers for the course during both flights. If you’re interested in volunteering in any capacity, contact Michael Miori at michael@grapevinechamber.org.

There are a limited number of teams and player openings still available, and sponsorship opportunities are going fast. If you would like to play in the tournament or be a sponsor, contact Marti Pevehouse at martip@grapevinechamber.org.

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Leadership Breakfast Series: The Core Events of Leadership The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 2013 Leadership Breakfast Series sponsored by Lead It 2 Win It® continues July 26 at Cowboys Golf Club with Carlos Merla speaking on The Core Events of Leadership. This series is open to all Chamber members and designed for individual employees, managers or business owners who are interested in improving or developing their leadership skills overall.

Management is about doing things right, but how often do you ask yourself are you doing the right things? Come join Carlos Merla, author of The Core Events of Leadership, and learn seven powerful lessons to build personal and professional leadership awareness.

Lessons guaranteed to lead you to do the right things for yourself, your business and your organization.

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• Title Sponsor: Classic Chevrolet • Registration: Frost Bank • Breakfast: Grapevine Craft Brewery • Luncheon: Gaylord Texas Resort & Convention Center • Golf Shirts: Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine • Golf Towels: Golf Galaxy • Golf Balls: Golf Galaxy • Caps: Panda Embroidery • Water: Kristine Munaretto, CPA • Photos: Photos By Walt • Signage: Impact Signs & Graphics • Golfer’s Goodie Bags: TNT Promotions • Closest to the Pin: WCK Cleaners • Men’s Longest Drive: Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center • Volunteer Shirts: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake • Golf Carts: Grapevine Golf Cars & Club Car LLC • Mulligans: Buzzbomb Creative • Hole in One Contests: Classic Chevrolet Tee Box Sponsors: • Chill Sports Bar & Grill Exclusive Tee Box Sponsors: • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake • Julie Sullins Real Estate

• Significance of Acceptance: A focus on obtaining feedback as a leader • The Art of Role Modeling: How to mirror and model others • Culture Identity: A deep look into the diversity of leading • Leadership to Stewardship: Sustaining long term leadership skills Carlos Merla of the Merla Leadership Group and sponsor of the Lead It 2 Win It® Leadership Breakfast Series is a seasoned professional with 30-plus years of domestic and international business experience. He is a Master Certified Trainer, Executive Coach and author. He is known for his highly interactive training seminars and workshops, which continue to gain positive and overwhelming reviews!

Make plans to join us! Doors open at 8 a.m., and the program will begin at 8:30 a.m. Register online at the Chamber’s Events’ Page or contact the Chamber at (817) 481-1522. Cost is $15 per session.

Contact Michael Miori, Director of Program Development, at Michael@GrapevineChamber.org.

Win Money for Attending the Luncheon!

Those in attendance for the June luncheon saw the “Must Be Present to Win” drawing continue its climb. The drawing gained another $50 and now sits at $1150. Each month at the luncheon, the drawing will grow as long as the person whose name is called is not in attendance. All you have to do is show up! How easy is that? All Chamber members’ names are in the drawing, sponsored by the First Financial Bank, NA. Cash in on your membership investment by attending the monthly luncheon for your chance to win!

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The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott (Opening Fall 2013)

Jess Waugerman (904) 415-8172 1452 Hughes Rd., #200 Grapevine, TX 76051 Retail / Office Suites

Great Day Promotions Alliance Office Systems Chastity White

(817) 481-9922 469 Cherry Lane Southlake, TX 76092 Office Supplies, Furniture & Equipment

CHRISTUS HomeCare Sue Otto

(972) 393-8094 1205 E. Sandy Lake Rd., #330 Coppell, TX 75019 Home Health Services

Complete Mailing Partners Inc. Bill Weir

(817) 421-9164 1060 Texan Trail Grapevine, TX 76051 Mailing & Shipping Services

DFW Ad Consultants Dale Fout

(817) 715-0305 Grapevine, TX 76051 Advertising - Internet

Goodwin and Marshall, Inc.

Robin Dunda

Michelle Strong

(817) 251-9095 2200 Bass Pro Ct. Grapevine, TX 76051 Hotels & Motels

S & H Distributing

(817) 991-0052 P.O. Box 777 Colleyville, TX 76034 Consulting Services

Shain Wiebe

(972) 355-3288 709 Enterprise Dr. Flower Mound, TX 75028 Flooring

Lakewood Village Karen Clark

(817) 451-8001 5100 Randol Mill Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76112 Retirement Communities & Assisted Living

Marquis at Silver Oaks Carol Ann Cordell

Monika Guzman

(817) 436-1062 255 Center Arlington, TX 76011 Real Estate Agents & Brokers

Southlake Vitality Health & Wellness Center

(972) 906-9039 3701 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.

Grapevine, TX 76051 Apartments

Dr. Serge Francois

(817) 416-8700 2615 E. Southlake Blvd., #120 Southlake, TX 76092 Medical Facilities

Nick Romano/Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc.

Sportsman Shooting Center

Nick Romano

Randy Sykora

(817) 266-4961 4101 William D. Tate, #100 Grapevine, TX 76051 Real Estate Agents & Brokers

Professional Claims Administrators

(817) 329-4373 2405 Mustang Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051 Engineers, Architects & Environmental Consultants

(817) 488-5308 1023 Summerplace Ln. Southlake, TX 76092 Medical Billing & Related Services

Jeff Hartsfield

(817) 410-4720 206 E. College St., #203 Grapevine, TX 76051 Insurance & Related Services

United Energy Services Greg Sippel

(817) 455-7908 2828 Routh St. #625 Dallas, TX 75201 Energy Services

Whitsell and Company, P.C. Daniel Whitsell

(817) 461-0041 1275 E. Road to Six Flags Arlington, TX 76011 Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax Preparation Services

Windsor Career Institute

(469) 222-6431 1960 Enchanted Way Grapevine, TX 76051 Retail

Edward Eckart

Lori Billman

SCM Real Estate Services

Trinity Insurance Specialist, Inc.

Lana Rutledge

Successful Strategies

Elaine Free-Roberson

(817) 442-9696 551 Silicon Dr., #100 Southlake, TX 76092 Schools-Vocational

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Looking Ahead to Year Two of the Grapevine YEA! Progam What YEA Is The second year of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, hosted by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce and Grapevine Colleyville ISD, will begin in September. What is YEA!? The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a ground-breaking program that takes students through the process of starting and running real businesses over the course of a full academic year. YEA! students, as a class, visit area businesses, meet successful entrepreneurs, meet with professionals (attorneys, accountants, bankers, graphic designers, web developers, insurance providers, etc.), develop a business idea and plan and work with mentors. Students then pitch their ideas “live” to a panel of investors, made up of local business and community leaders with real dollars at stake to obtain funding. The students then take all of the steps necessary to, and then actually do, launch their venture. Community support strengthens the program, and the academy strengthens the community.

YEA!’s direct mission is to help students embrace their passion, energy, creativity and talents, and view entrepreneurship as synonymous with success and freedom. The magic is that YEA! teaches kids to believe in themselves, to think big and to understand that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. In the process, YEA! students learn as much about leadership and self-empowerment as they do about planning, budgeting and production. YEA! students discover in themselves confidence, optimism and capabilities they never knew they had.

What YEA! Achieved the First Year The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD hosted the first year of YEA! during the 2012-2013 academic year. We saw 21 students ranging in age from 11 to 17 brainstorm, research, and write business plans representing 17 businesses. The businesses ranged from hand-drawn, artistic notecards to portable hail covers for automobiles to flavored pickles to video production. The students presented their business ideas to members of the Investor Panel in March 2013, where they received capital funds for their businesses. Throughout the year, students heard from 19 guest speakers, attended 5 fieldtrips,

worked with 20 mentors, had their business plans reviewed by 4 bankers, developed company logos and other graphic designs with 22 students from TCU’s School of Art, worked with 13 website developers to launch their websites and were guided by 4 instructors through the entire process. In total, the students were assisted by more than 1,800 hours volunteered by members of the local business community.

How You Can Partner Investment Partner The YEA! Program could not be a success without the financial backing of its investment partners. Partners provide a financial investment to offset costs associated with the running of the program, for tuition scholarships for talented and interested students who otherwise may not be able to attend, and to create the bank of funds that are allocated to the businesses as startup capital during the Investors Panel event.

Partners that invest $2500 or more gain a seat on the Investor Panel.

As an Investor Panel member, you are allocated dollars to award to the student businesses based on their business plans, presentation and answers to questions asked after their presentation.

Mentor Partner We are also in need of mentors to work one-on-one with the student businesses as they finalize their business plans and prepare their Investor Panel presentations. The mentors do not need to know how to write a business plan or put together a presentation. The mentors provide knowledge on the best way to present information, written and verbal, to an adult in a business setting.

If you are interested in becoming an Investment Partner, Mentor Partner, or would like to know more about the YEA! Program, contact Michael Miori, Director of Program Development at Michael@GrapevineChamber.org.

If you have a Grapevine Colleyville ISD middle school or high school student interested in the YEA! Program, have them go to the Chamber’s website to download the application.

GrapeFest – A Wine Experience, September 12-15 The largest wine festival in the Southwest, GrapeFest – A Wine Expereince celebrates its 27th anniversary September 12-15. Festival goers will enjoy award-winning wines and non-stop live music during a weekend of fun.

The Grapevine Chamber will again host a Concession Trailer and Beer Booth at the festival, and is in need of teams of volunteers to staff shifts. Shifts in the Chamber’s Concession trailer require six to eight volunteers, who are responsible for the cooking and selling of carnival food items. By taking an entire shift, your business or organization is promoted on the side of the trailer while you volunteer, and you are welcome to wear a shirt promoting your business or organization as well. This can be an excellent, fun team building event for your office!

The Chamber’s Beer Booth is another fun way to volunteer during the festival. The booth is next the festival’s main stage; so you’ll be in a perfect spot to hear the best entertainers throughout the weekend!

Interested in volunteering?

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Melinda Finks 1452 Hughes Rd., #200, Grapevine, TX 76051 (904) 415-8172

Innate Wellness Center Dr. Jerry Ejuwa

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Brian Bodine 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine, TX 76051 (972) 355-3405

Tribeca Americana Bistro & Lounge Sage Sakiri

62 Main St., #200, Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 788-3998

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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division In partnership with the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, and Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber Hosts the

2013 Texas Star Welcome GCISD Educators Luncheon

The Women’s Division is in full-swing preparing for back-toschool and our School Supplies distribution. We were recently informed that there are 1924 students in GCISD that are in need of assistance for school supplies. This is up from 1197 last year, so it is quite an increase. This seems to be the trend everywhere as Operation Back to School in the HEB district has seen a dramatic increase as well. Information coming from the GCISD tells us that the percentage of economically disadvantaged children in the district has risen from 8% to 25% over the past four years.

In addition to the increased numbers in need, the price of school supplies has risen as well. So – we have a big task before us. Thanks to the fundraising that we’ve done over the past years we will be able to provide supplies for all of the elementary students. We are working in conjunction with CONNECT to secure funds to meet the needs of the middle and high school students as well. If you or your company is interested in providing funds for additional school supply packs or in donating back packs for the students, please contact Nancy Coplen at 817.300.8351 or at coplen2@gmail.com.

We had a fun time at our monthly luncheon in June, thanks to a great program by the folks at SeaLife Aquarium. It seems like I’m forever doing something to take care of my dog – I can’t imagine what it takes to care for and feed all those animals! Thank goodness there’s a team to handle it. It was great to learn about the educational programs they have as well as how they are taking steps to protect and care for the environment right here in Grapevine.

Please consider joining us for our luncheon in July. The program will be a style show from Style and Grace in conjunction with our annual Women’s Division Business Fair. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16th in the Third Floor Community Room at Stacy Furniture. Contact Casey Hege no later than Friday, July 12th for reservations at 682-551-6824 or casey@boxinsurance.com. Many thanks to our luncheon sponsor for July, Keri Caruthers with Denton Prescription.

Finally – SAVE THE DATE! Our annual HoHoHoeDown will be held on December 19th, so mark your calendars now.

BJ Wilson, Chair Women’s Division Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:30 a.m.

Grapevine Convention Center Sponsorships and tickets now available!

Door prizes also needed for the educators!

For information, call 817/251-5480, email janice.kane@gcisd.net or visit www.gcisd-k12.org/foundation

Last Call for Chamber Trip to China October 5-13 Would you like to be a part of the Grapevine and Northwest Metroport Chambers trip to China, October 5-13? Time is running out! The deadline to register and get in your deposit of $300 is July 31!

For a total of $2,199, you will travel from Los Angeles to China and back, while visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. The all-inclusive trip includes all meals and hotels, four- to five-star hotels throughout the trip. Check the event page on the Chamber website for more details about the trip and to register online.

Questions?

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Tania Segovia (817) 488-4442 1212 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051

Bank of the West

Keith Temple (817) 310-3555 108 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051

BoBo China Restaurant

Louis Chiue (817) 481-3885 1112 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051

Bob’s Steak & Chop House Monte Morris (817) 481-5555 1255 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Buchanan Technologies, Inc. Robert Venable (972) 869-3966 1026 Texan Trail Grapevine, TX 76051

California Pizza Kitchen

Jenny Oates (817) 481-4255 1051 Hwy. 114 Grapevine, TX 76051

Collins Transportation, Inc. Steve Michelis (214) 244-1982 P.O. Box 3279 Grapevine, TX 76099

Dallas Business Finance Corporation Charles McElrath (214) 948-7800 400 S. Zang Blvd., #1210 Dallas, TX 75208

Dalton Oil, Inc.

Mike Dalton (817) 488-7107 323 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051

To Our Renewing Members E-Guide Services, Inc.

Joey Rawlins (817) 524-6300 2500 NE Green Oaks Blvd, #205 Arlington, TX 76006

Elmcroft Senior Living & Memory Care Stacy Shade (817) 283-6604 3800 Central Dr. Bedford, TX 76021

Ferrari’s Italian Villa

Jane Secchi (817) 251-2525 1200 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051

Fireside Pies

Kristin Wisniewski (817) 416-1285 1285 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Gallagher Orthodontics

Dana Gallagher (817) 329-7400 2800 William D Tate Ave., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051

Glacier Commercial Realty, LP

Steve Shrum (817) 849-8282 433 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 1100 Irving, TX 75039

Grapevine Rotary Club

Duff O’Dell (817) 305-0441 P.O. Box 103 Grapevine, TX 76099

Grapevine Subs & More

Samuel Felberbaum (817) 488-8800 104 Jenkins St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Heard It Through The Grapevine Audiology, PC Tara Wheeler (817) 488-1637 2200 Pool Rd., #102 Grapevine, TX 76051

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Hilton Garden Inn DFW North/Grapevine Monica Trichel (817) 421-1172 205 W. State Hwy. 114 Grapevine, TX 76051

Hogan Medical For Your Family Chad A. Hogan (817) 310-0898 1280 S. Main St., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051

Hooters Grapevine

Chris Duke (817) 410-9464 1711 Cross Roads Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051

La Madeleine

Susan Crawford (817) 251-0332 900 W. State Hwy. 114 Grapevine, TX 76051

Law Offices of Alan C. Wayland Alan Wayland (817) 481-8843 433 E. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051

Lifetime Benefits Insurance Bob Mundlin (817) 481-7133 400 N. Main St., #103 Grapevine, TX 76051

Margie Salame/Newton Realty

Margie Salame (817) 366-5499 3624 Long Prairie Rd., #209 Flower Mound, TX 75022

Molly Maid of the Lake Grapevine Area Kevin Keith (972) 899-9270 1170 W. Main Lewisville, TX 75067

Mutual of Omaha Bank

Robert Strong (214) 257-7520 5950 Sherry Ln., #100 Dallas, TX 75225

Julie Boyle (214) 361-7943 1143 Rockingham Dr. Dallas, TX 75080

Nationwide Insurance - Tim Raine Agency

Silver Fox Steakhouse

Tim M. Raine (817) 421-8100 1615 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051

Alexis Campbell (817) 329-6995 1235 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051

Neighbor’s Choice Insurance Agency, Inc.

Stacy Furniture & Design

Jeff Caplinger (817) 421-8866 431 E. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051

Barbara Stacy (817) 424-8800 1900 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Outback Steakhouse

Statton Design Group, Inc.

Tara Chambers (817) 329-4949 1031 Hwy. 114 W. Grapevine, TX 76051

Jom Statton (817) 424-1414 1725 E. Southlake Blvd., #290 Southlake, TX 76092

Periodic Consulting

The Back Porch Grill & Tavern

Becky St. John (817) 416-3997 2702 W. Kimball Grapevine, TX 76051

Kim Newton (817) 251-8434 210 N. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Pluta Insurance

Tigers (USA) Global Logistics, Inc

Matt Pluta (214) 803-0166 1349 Perry St. Irving, TX 75060

Philip Dugan (214) 204-4600 2710 Regency Dr., #200 Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Premier Bank Texas

Traci Hutton, Attorney

Krissi Winningham (817) 329-5500 1115 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Traci D. Hutton (817) 442-9352 1111 S. Main St., #104 Grapevine, TX 76051

Rapid Refill Ink

Ware Painting Contractors

Elaine Capers (817) 251-4INK 2100 W. Northwest Hwy., #103 Grapevine, TX 76051

Re/Max on Main

H. Wayne McMullen (817) 481-5851 1230 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Scentchips Grapevine

Jonni R. Rousseau (817) 421-3414 603 S. Main St., #300 Grapevine, TX 76051

Vic Ware (817) 421-3481 1001 W. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051

July, 2013

Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

July Activities MONDAY

SUNDAY 1

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8

15

2

TUESDAY

8:15 a.m.

Business Over Coffee @ The Original Pancake House

9

10

11:30 a.m.

Business Builders @ The Back Porch Grill & Tavern

23

17 9:30 a.m.

DFW Connector Business Task Force @ NorthGate Constructors field office

24

8 a.m.

Economic Development Partnership @ City Hall 11:30 a.m.

Business Builders @ The Back Porch Grill & Tavern

28

29

30

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 5

6

11

12

13

18

19

20

Chamber Closed

5:30 p.m.

Business After Hours Mixer @ Bob’s Steak & Chop House

16

THURSDAY 4

4 p.m.

Women’s Division Board Meeting @ Chamber

11:30 a.m.

Women’s Division Luncheon @ Stacy Furniture & Design

22

3

9 a.m.

Senior Services Alliance @ Chamber

8:15 a.m.

Business Over Coffee @ The Original Pancake House

21

WEDNESDAY

11:30 a.m.

Membership Luncheon @ Grapevine Convention Center w/ HEB Chamber Program: Young Entrepreneurs Academy Sponsor: i5 web works & Classic Chevrolet Caterer: Brio Tuscan Grille

4 p.m.

Golf Committee Meeting @ Cowboys Golf Club

25 5:30 p.m.

Business After Hours Mixer @ Buffalo Wild Wings

26

27

8 a.m.

Leadership Breakfast Series @ Cowboys Golf Club Carlos Merla The Core Events of Leadership

31

4 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber

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