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The Mission of the Grapevine Chamber is to collaborate, communicate, connect, and advocate for business to add value to our community.
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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Our July Membership Luncheon brings us together with the HEB Chamber at Texas Star Conference Center, where we will be hearing from FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal/Cyber Division, Dallas Office, Matthew J. Desarno Mr. DeSarno entered on duty with the FBI as a special agent in 2002, and was assigned to the San Diego Field Office, conducted investigations targeting street gang and prison gang members. In 2007, Mr. DeSarno was promoted to supervisory special agent in the Criminal Investigative Division. In 2009, Mr. DeSarno was assigned to lead the Chicago Field Office's Task Force on Gangs, a joint effort with the Chicago Police Department targeting the most violent gang members in and around Chicago. In 2013, Mr. DeSarno was promoted to assistant special agent in charge, leading the white collar, public corruption, and civil rights programs in the Chicago Field Office, and later that year, Mr. DeSarno assumed responsibility for the violent crime, transnational organized crime, SWAT, evidence response, and crisis negotiation programs in Chicago Field Office. In 2015, Mr. DeSarno entered the Senior Executive Service as the chief of the Strategic Operations Section in the Counterterrorism Division. In 2017, Mr. DeSarno was named the Deputy Assistant Director for operations in the Counterterrorism Division. In March 2018, Director Wray selected Mr. DeSarno to serve as the Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal/Cyber Division of the Washington Field Office, and in May 2019, Director Wray selected Mr. DeSarno to lead the Dallas Field Office. Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. DeSarno served as an Infantry Officer assigned to the First Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas. Mr. DeSarno is married with two daughters Due to space constraints, RSVP is required for this luncheon. The cost to attend the luncheon is $25 with a reservation by 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 12th, or $40 after that date. Reservations can be made by visiting the Chamber website, by calling (817) 481-1522, or by email at info@grapevinechamber.org.
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GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR Trudy Cresswell Grapevine Mills, A Simon Company
The monthly Chamber luncheon is not only a fun way to spend an hour, but provides an opportunity to hear from unique individuals with timely thoughts and messages. In June we heard from Judge Glen Whitley as part of his “farewell tour” where he shared so many insights into his long-standing career in public service; how it all began and the successes he built along the way. In July the luncheon will be a combined Chamber event with the Hurst Chamber of Commerce and offers a much larger group of business professionals to network with, learn from and bolster new connections. This will be an opportunity to get to know our neighbors from the Hurst Euless Bedford Chamber. (Make note – the luncheon location has changed to the Texas Star, so RSVP’s will be required due to space.) In August, as your Grapevine Chamber so often does - - we are breaking the mold again and are trying something new. The August monthly luncheon will bring together a group of local non-profit organizations in an “open house” format, allowing you to explore the different charities, discover their missions and perhaps uncover a charity you would like to align with. Think of it as a speed-dating for charities. Spend a few minutes chatting to learn a bit more about the charity and see if you are a good match. There is so much good happening in our community because of the work these nonprofits deliver every day, and the Grapevine Chamber is thrilled to bring them all together form one exciting luncheon event. I encourage you to mark your calendars for the third Thursday of each month (check the website as occasionally the dates will shift) and spend some time with other business professional from the community, enjoy a delicious lunch with friends new and old and perhaps even win one of the many door prizes provided by local member businesses.
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IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Phil Cunningham What a Shine! Enterprises TREASURER Kelly Schwartz Clean Crafted Kelly, Scout & Cellar Wines VICE CHAIR BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Sue Wykes The Wykes Group/ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage RaDonna Hessel Grapevine Chamber CEO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ish Arebalos Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Paul Coury Coury Hospitality Vicki Dale NerdsToGo Darla Denton Devin Designs Florist Thomas Egan Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Ana Erwin Community Impact Newspaper John Hood Suffolk Construction Jon Powell Hop & Sting Brewery Jared Richardson Sewell BMW Joseph Stanyer Texas Gun Experience Mike Ward Classic Chevrolet EX-OFFICIO Amanda Calongne State Representative Giovanni Capriglione Chief of Staff Paul W. McCallum Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Sharon McCloskey DFW International Airport VP Customer Experience Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine City Manager
Hope to see you there.
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CHAIR - ELECT Kosse Maykus Maykus Homes & Neighborhoods
2022 Grapevine Chamber Chair
Dr. Robin Ryan GCISD Superintendent Melissa Winter Baylor Scott & White Grapevine Interim President
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MEMBERS 911 Security Inc. Fadi Tabbara (214) 341-6565 robert@911security.com
Allen Chiropractic Dr. Dean Allen (817) 416-9800 DrDeanAllen@gmail.com Ameriprise Financial Clinton Elledge (817) 210-0200 clinton.elledge@ampf.com Barbells for Boobs - Shelly Head Shelly Head (817) 832-4926 shelly@grapevinecrossfit.com Brennan Enterprises Bobby Vickers (817) 860-9767 bobby@brennancorp.com
Graper Enterprises Carol Graper (541) 660-3419 carol.graper@gmail.com
Still Psychiatry PLLC Akunna Aneke (817) 251-4906 stillpsychiatry@gmail.com
Halverson Family Chiropractic Nolan Halverson (218) 409-4498 nolanhalverson@gmail.com
uDentifix Dent and Hail Repair Tim Stewart (817) 888-7489 info@udentifix.com
Innately Chiropractic Alex DiFrancesco (330) 397-6018 difran.ad@gmail.com
Visions To Excellence Doreen Milano CPC (650) 483-5798 doreen@visionstoexcellence.com
JMS Voices, LLC Mrs. Julia Wilson (972) 885-9206 julia@jmsvoices.com
Walk-on's Sports Bistreaux Amanda Flores (806) 220-6509 euless@walk-ons.com
Lip Service Makeup Jennifer Thomson Trotter (972) 345-0655 jennifer@lipservicemakeup.com
Western & Southern Life Stacy Wasserman (817) 583-7522 stacy.wasserman@wslife.com
NerdStuds Josh Cobos (817) 846-4517 josh@nerdstuds.com
Your CBD Store Southlake Julia Rogerson (817) 271-9522 yourcbdstoresouthlake@outlook.com
NuCiti Capital Partners, LLC Greg Gifford (469) 487-6101 GGifford@NuCitiCapital.com
WOMEN'S DIVISION NEWS
The Women’s Division is a group of 117 members working together to make our community better. We continue to look for ways to grow our business networks with each other while we SERVE together. June saw us participating in GRACE’s Feed our Kids program where we provided 100 children a warm meal along with fruit, cookies and juice. What a privilege it is to participate in this wonderful program. Our group is just starting work on our next major fundraiser – Elves on the Run – a family friendly 5K on December 3rd at Oak Grove Park in Grapevine. A huge shout out to our Co-Chairs Amanda Calongne and Cass Clements – thank you ladies for volunteering to chair this community wide event. If you are interested in working on the committee, sponsoring the event or participating in the run, please reach out to Amanda or Cass. In the past 10 years, the Women’s Division has given out more than $440,000 to those less fortunate. Last year alone, we provided 1,501 GCISD students with school supplies at the start of the school year so they would be prepared to learn. At Christmas, we partnered with GRACE to assist almost 90 elderly with gifts and other items to insure they enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. It is one of our goals to continue to SERVE the community. Please consider joining the Women’s Division. It is a great way to meet other Chamber members interested in serving others. Our next luncheon will be July 12th at the Blankenship Center You may register online at grapevinechamber.org/events. Until next time,
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2022 WOMEN'S DIVISION CHAIR
GRAPEVINE CHAMBER SPONSOR PARTNERS DIAMOND SPONSORS Bank of the West City of Grapevine Classic Chevrolet Kubota Paycom Southland Holdings
PLATINUM SPONSORS Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Grapevine Frost Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Sewell Cadillac and Sewell BMW of Grapevine
GOLD SPONSORS Bob Moore Construction, Inc. Boeing Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center Methodist Southlake Medical Center Oncor Electric Delivery Phelps Dunbar LLP Prosperity Bank
SILVER SPONSORS Community Impact Newspaper Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott First Financial Bank, NA Independent Financial Republic Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Texas Oncology
BRONZE SPONSORS 121 Community Church Advance Auto Parts Atmos Energy Blagg Tire & Service Brightview Landscaping Caliber Home Loans First Bank of Texas Five Star Subaru of Grapevine Foust & Son Funeral Home Grapevine Mills Grubbs Infiniti Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine at Silverlake Crossing Junkluggers of Grapevine, Irving & Denton Lucas Family Funeral Homes Marinas of Lake Grapevine Morningstar Storage OIG/ Office Interiors Group Stacy Furniture & Design Suffolk Construction Trinity Metro Wright Development Co., Inc.
Open to all members!
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Members RENEWING
Accommodated Learning Academy Stephen McGowan (817) 421-2955 StephenM@alagrapevine.com Airport Cities VFW Post 10454 Joseph Campbell (817) 481-6768 iokepa789@gmail.com Alpha Gate and Door Co Lisa Wooten (817) 291-0183 lisa.alphagate@gmail.com Angels' Attic Holly Romer (817) 251-9451 angelsatticmgr@gmail.com Bear Creek Spirits & Wine Randy Johnson (817) 251-8789
Fox Pest Control LaTessa Jacobs (432) 260-8973 daniel.gill@fox-pest.com
DFW Air Cargo Association Janet Loftis dfwaircargoassoc@gmail.com
GM Transportation Services, LLC Getty Mekonnen (817) 467-1111 getty@gmtransportation.com
DFW Honda Tony Azcona (817) 421-4663 tony@dfwhonda.com Drifting Sands Travel, LLC Marianne Rayermann (817) 488-6505
marianne@DriftingSandsTravel.com
Ebby Halliday Realtors Amber Paris (817) 481-5882 amberparis@ebby.com
randyjohnson@bearcreekspirits.com
Blagg Tire & Service Perry Leonard (817) 481-4578 pleonard@carconceptsinc.com
Edd's Towing Lance Hight (817) 431-4569 lanceb@airmail.net
Grand Hyatt DFW Corinna Wenks (972) 973-1500 corinna.wenks@hyatt.com Grapevine Medical Lodge Doug Taggart (817) 421-1313 dtaggart@grapevineml.com Grapevine Psychology Dr. Kari Leavell (817) 329-5041 DrLeavell@GrapevinePsych.com Grapevine Rotary Club Brad Schnautz bmschnautz@gmail.com
Bob's Steak & Chop House Monte Morris (817) 481-5555
Edward Jones / Robyn Scott Robyn Scott, CFP, AAMS (817) 488-2733 robyn.scott@edwardjones.com
Grapevine StorageHouse, Ltd. Tony Scarton (817) 488-8181 alpine25@earthlink.net
Boyle & Lowry, LLP Matthew Boyle (972) 650-7100 mboyle@boyle-lowry.com
EECU Jerry Cantu (817) 882-0472 jerry.cantu@eecu.org
Grapevine's Market on Main David Wood
m.morris@bobs-steakandchop.com
Brown Chiropractic Kelly Brown D.C. (817) 481-7025 Cambria Southlake Dylan Loftis (817) 329-1010
dylan.loftis@cambriasouthlake.com
Center for Women Entrepreneurs Tracy Irby (940) 898-2895 cwe@twu.edu ChemSampCo Tyler Briggs (214) 681-6516 sales@chemsampco.com Clean Crafted Kelly, Scout & Cellar Wines Kelly Schwartz (619) 985-0650 KJSchwartz1@gmail.com
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Daystar Television Network Arnold Torres (817) 571-1229 arnold.torres@daystar.com
Encore Bank Mark H Yeager (214) 673-1899 mark.yeager@bankencore.com
(682) 999-1016 david@grapevinesmarketonmain.com
Herbalife Carmen Drew (817) 307-1779 carmencolors16@gmail.com
Executive Medicine of Texas Judy Gaman 817-552-4300 jgaman@emtexas.com
Huffaker Roofing Company, Inc. Larry E. Huffaker (817) 379-6533 huffakerroofing@aol.com
FieldhouseUSA Grapevine Justin Goldsmith (817) 809-4466 jgoldsmith@fieldhouseusa.com
Humana Marketpoint Jules Baumann (469) 816-5575 jbaumann2@humana.com
First Baptist Church Grapevine Grady Watson (817) 488-8573
Island Bound Adventures Brian (Buck) Latas (817) 705-7996 islebound@gmail.com
grady.watson@fbcgrapevine.com
Flips Patio Grill Angela Swank (817) 251-9800 angela@flipsgrill.com
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP Mary Schlegel (817) 878-9333 mary.schlegel@kellyhart.com
Life Connection Church Royal Farris (817) 788-1414
royal@lifeconnectionchurch.org
Loveria Caffe Andrea Matteucci (817) 932-2771 andrea@loveriacaffe.com MaidPro Marina L. Ward (817) 251-4989 mward@maidpro.com Meadowood Assisted Living & Memory Care at the Vineyard Samantha Jones (817) 275-6100
Simmons Bank Mona Yadav (817) 916-6200 mona.yadav@simmonsbank.com Smart Realty DeWayne Smart (817) 999-3067 DeWayne@SmartDfwRealty.com Stardom Entertainment Carmen Gantt (214) 641-1738
stardomentertainment2@gmail.com
Tarrant County College - NE Campus Kenya Ayers (817) 515-6516 kenya.ayers@tccd.edu
samantha.jones@legendseniorliving.com
TeamLogic IT Hunt Waddell (469) 751-8904 x 101 hwaddell@teamlogicit.com
Mercedes Benz Grapevine Zach Gilbert (817) 310-7300 zgilbert@parkplace.com
Temporaries of Texas Mike Sheils (817) 481-1108 tempsoftexas@yahoo.com
Molly Maid of DFW Metro NW Katrina Keith (972) 899-9270 katrina.keith@mollymaid.com
Texas General Store Jessica Cruz (214) 395-2525 smithcruzcompany@gmail.com
North Texas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine & Rehab Lora Fulmer (817) 481-2121 lorafulmer@ntxortho.com Painting with a Twist Colleen Coppenger (817) 328-8788
grapevine@paintingwithatwist.com
Roanoke Roofing TX LLC Joey A Edwards (817) 601-7330 joey@roanokeroofingtx.com
The Imagemaker Rob Noble Robinson (817) 456-6788 robrobinson@imagemaker.studio The Vineyards Campground & Cabins Morgan Denny (817) 410-3368 mdenny@grapevinetexas.gov Thirsty Lion Gastropub Fabian Ortega (817) 283-9000 fortega@ceghospitality.com
Transplace Mollie Bailey Rogers Healy and Associates (214) 436-8232 / Real Estate Agent mollie.bailey@transplace.com Nick Walker nick.walker19@yahoo.com Unique Pathways
Seko Logistics Wes Hinz (469) 420-9190 x103 wes.hinz@sekologistics.com Silvas Law PC Tammy Silvas (817) 527-1213 tammy@silvaslaw.com
Jennifer Helten (817) 442-7086
jennifer@uniquepathwayssite.com
Virtual Packaging Jordan Patterson (817) 328-3911 jordan@virtualpackaging.com XM Performance Lisa Valle (817) 847-0282 lisa@xmperformance.com
Nikki is a Legal Assistant and Notary for the Law Office of Christopher Hamm. She has a background in Dental, Nursing and is now furthering her degree in Law with a Bachelors in Paralegal studies. Not only is she active as an Ambassador for our Grapevine Chamber, she is also part of the Grapevine Young Professionals and Women’s Division. She is a Chicago native but happily resides in Hurst, Tx with her sweetheart, Chucky. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, drinking wine and being at the beach every chance she gets. Nikki Hitchcock
Law Office of Christopher P. Hamm, PLLC nikki.chrishammlaw@gmail.com 817-494-0391
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON INTRODUCTIONS
KS2 Technologies Jim Looft (817) 310-1800
All About Air, Inc. Brett Hardy 214-535-1994 brett.allaboutair@gmail.com
Windows of Texas Mike Vinez 817-223-8011 mvinez@windowsoftexas.com
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SCORE Fort Worth provides free business mentoring and coaching to existing and emerging businesses in Fort Worth and other North Texas cities. Meetings with a SCORE Mentor are available at your Grapevine Chamber office on Monday mornings. To visit with a mentor, contact SCORE directly at (817)871-6002.
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11:45 am Grapevine Young Professionals Luncheon Blankenship Business Center
Chamber Office Closed Independence Day
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9:00 am Senior Services Alliance Blankenship Business Center
Texas Star Conference Center 5:00 pm Business After Hours Mixer Winewood Grill
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