Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities TCCE Media Awards Casino Night
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 Uncorked
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New Members Luncheon Introductions
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Ribbon Cuttings Women’s Division
July, 2016
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Renewing Members July Calendar
Grapevine and HEB Chambers Combine for a Luncheon with Julie Wakefield The Grapevine Chamber is proud to announce Julie Wakefield as the featured guest speaker at the next Membership Luncheon, combined with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chamber, July 14, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hurst Conference Center. The program is entitled, “Making Powerful Impressions: Business Etiquette.” Don’t miss this opportunity to network with businesses from the HEB Chamber of Commerce! Julie Wakefield is a Dallas-based business protocol and etiquette expert. She is certified by the
Protocol School of Washington, a nationally accredited institution that is helping even the U.S. government to see improved job performance among federal employees. Julie also holds degrees in education and business. Early in her career she focused on marketing and small business training. She then spent 15 years working with students as a classroom teacher and principal. When coaching business executives now, Julie helps them to identify business image pitfalls such as inappropriate use of technology, communication
barriers, and networking mishaps. But whether she’s talking to students or seasoned employees in corporations and nonprofit organizations, Julie’s key message is this: a person’s career success depends on their ability to earn the trust and cooperation of others. Julie shares that research has proven these soft skills are critical. “The market place is so competitive today that people can’t afford missteps,” says Julie. “I get immense satisfaction from helping people to identify issues that could—or are—holding them back from the success they want.” Continued on page 2
Greetings From Your Chairman of the Board! It is with great enthusiasm that I assume the role of the Grapevine Chamber Chairman of the Board. Having served on the Board of Directors in various capacities over the past three years, I have been privileged to work with the extremely talented Chamber staff and dynamic group of professionals who comprise the Board of Directors. I will continue ex-
ecuting the goals and objectives our past Chairman Steve Haley so capably outlined and initiated at the beginning of 2016. As summer brings vacations, barbeques and recreation, there are a number of exciting upcoming Grapevine Chamber events. On August 19, the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division will be hosting UNCORKED: Music in the ‘Vine at The Laurel. This wonderful music event will
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feature four great local bands, including The Walton Stout Band, Zack King Band, Justin Mason, and Big Town Rodeo, and proceeds will benefit the Women’s Division’s School Supplies and Christmas Spirit programs. On August 27, the Chamber’s Past Chairman’s Advisory Council will host the 3rd Annual Grapevine Casino Night at Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes. Finally, planning is Continued on page 2
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