June 2024 Grapevine Chamber Business Matters Newsletter

DIAMOND SPONSORS

Adriana Dormann Boeing

Norma Duane MiMutual Mortgage

April Gadoci Magnolia Realty

Clay Gidney Grapevine Police Department

Elizabeth Bartlett Kilwins Grapevine

Tyrone Billington Bank of the West

Tatum Boyette Title Partners

Barbara Bartle Specialty Benefits

Eric Brown MiMutual Mortgage Davani Buckley Paycom

Scott Byington Hilton DFW Lakes

Mandy Cooper Meow Wolf

John Cross Baylor Scott & White Grapevine

Scott Cunningham Sewell BMW of Grapevine

Cassie Dell Gaylord Texan

Karen Dell Dell Adventures Travel Agency

Gabriel Griess Excel Medical Staffing

Teresa Grady 6 Stones Mission Network

Martisha Smith GRACE

Mark Terpening Vice Chair Grapevine CVB

Jennifer Thomas Phelps Dunbar

Wes Williams Grapevine Fire Department

Yvette Lopez Development Culture

Nicole Lyons GCISD

Brian Matthews GRACE

Brad Kelly Classic Chevrolet

Phillip McAtee Republic Services

Marsha Nelson The Novus Academy

Julia Pesqueda Your CBD StoreSouthlake

Holly Raeder Oncor Electric Delivery

Janice Rhoda C.H. Robinson

Clayton Robinson CR Plumbing

Peggy Rosenauer Texas Oncology

Laurie Rotundo Prosperity Bank

Mark Wykes The Wykes Group

Cindy Harris Grapevine Parks & Rec

Kristin Harmel RevLocal

Women’s Division hosts 28th Annual Great Taste of Grapevine

The Grapevine Chamber Women’s Division hosted the 28th Annual Great Taste of Grapevine on May 9th at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad Train Platform Over 325 attendees gathered to sample 19 area restaurants offerings, ranging from sliders to smoked quail The platform buzzed with excitement as attendees celebrated our local restaurants and wineries, savoring outstanding food and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere

A big “thank you ” goes out to the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau for their invaluable

support, advice, and encouragement in continuing to improve the Great Taste in it’s 2nd year in the new location. This growth is vital as expenditures for our charitable projects continue to rise, reinforcing the importance of Great Taste in our mission to serve the community A special acknowledgment goes to Brandi Villegas, our Great Taste Committee Chair, whose unwavering dedication and tireless efforts were crucial to the event's success

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The Great Taste of Grapevine is one of two of the Women’s Division’s major fundraisers each year Funds raised from the event will be used toward 2 causes: to purchase school supply packs for GCISD students who would otherwise go without the necessary supplies to start the new year, and the Christmas Spirit Program, which provides necessities and a cash gift to the local Senior Citizens who are interviewed for the Women’s Division angel trees during the holidays 2ND

2024 Great Taste of Grapevine People’s Choice Award Winners

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Place At Home DFW Northwest

Todd Tomlinson (682) 422-9222

Aloft DFW Grapevine-Coppell

Fantasia Higgins (214) 888-4088

Alpha Exteriors and Construction, LLC

Jesse Romero (512) 791-9347

Ambassador Installations LLC

Colin Robert O'Brien (682) 202-2943

Bass Pro Shops

Katia Carter (972) 961-5203

Bingham Family Vineyards

Betty Bingham (806) 585-6616

Bob Moore Construction, Inc.

Ed T McGuire (817) 640-1200

Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse

Bailey Hanus (682) 799-4025

Christian Brothers Automotive

Chuck Paschke (817) 410-7200

Christie Deaton - Berkshire

Hathaway HS - PenFed

Realty Texas

Christie Deaton (817) 522-2104

Close Knit Barbershop

Juke Higgins (817) 504-5822

Corky's Gaming Bistro

Taylor Cook (817) 857-6401

Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Christopher Jones (817) 251-9095

Enclave At Grapevine

Ann Marie Price (972) 355-5500

First United Bank Mortgage

Gus Moreland (817) 821-5179

Glacier Commercial Realty, LP

Steve Shrum (214) 819-4502

Grapevine Graphics & Print

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine

Rhonda Ogden (817) 722-3867

GSB Mortgage, Inc.

Wes Pakebusch (817) 310-1980

Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center

Steve Haley (817) 481-8444

Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine at Silver Lake Crossings

Christopher Jones (817) 601-8280

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Jennifer Lawler (972) 691-2427

Island Bound Adventures

Brian (Buck) Latas (817) 705-7996

Jonte Freed, Inc.

Darlene Freed (817) 480-6434

Law Office of Christopher P. Hamm, PLLC

Christopher Hamm (817) 494-0391

Lifetime Benefits Insurance

Bob Mundlin CLU (817) 481-7133

Main Street Barber Shop

Vanessa Flores (817) 251-0243

Methodist Southlake Medical Center

Sherri Lewis (682) 335-1000

Molly Maid of DFW Metro NW

Katrina Keith (972) 899-9270

Office Interiors Group

Steve Kassen (214) 870-2207

Patriot Mobile

Ashley Gordon 469-FREEDOM (373-3366)

Purely Fresh ChemDry

Paola Michel (712) 749-0784

Raise Your Hand Texas

Matthew Hall (682) 558-2816

Rogers Healy and Associates

/ Real Estate Agent

Nick Walker (817) 822-8297

Ronkot Design

Ronak Kothari (469) 305-6538

RTown Art Gallery

Rachel Townsend (682) 404-8806

Southland Holdings

Rachel Sackett (972) 330-7379

Stacy Furniture & Design

Dorian Stacy (817) 424-8800

Texas General Store

Jessica Cruz (214) 395-2525

The Carlyle @ Stonebridge Park

Randy Langford (817) 431-5778

The Grapevine Escape

Amber Sebastian (817) 601-5663

Traci Hutton/Lawyers Title, Attorney

Traci D Hutton (817) 442-9352

Trinity Laserworks

Joey Wilson (469) 585-2443

Vine House Real Estate Group with Rogers Healy

Elizabeth Gleason (817) 550-5005

Ware Painting Contractors

Vic Ware (817) 421-3481

Whitlock Building Services

Bruce Whitlock (817) 889-1719

Steve Levesque (817) 329-9911

Resort at 925 Main

Kim Linebaugh (817) 442-5490

FAQ: “How do I get my name up on the wall?”

In 2019, after several years of planning, your Grapevine Chamber Board broke ground on the Blankenship Business Center, a 4,000 square foot facility at the corner of Vine and Municipal Way Built with business in mind, the Blankenship Business Center has become a flexible, affordable option for businesses of all sizes to host meetings, seminars, client appreciation events, or any other business function. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the generous contributions from our amazing community of donors.

When you step into the Business Center, you ’ re greeted by our Wall of Fame, a special tribute to the individuals and organizations whose donations are helping to pay off the loan for this project This wall is not just a list of names; it is a testament to the collective effort and support that brought this vision to life. So, how You Can Contribute? Donations start at $500. This unique opportunity allows you to:

Showcase your support: Your name on the wall will be seen by everyone who visits our facility, highlighting your commitment to community and growth

Be a part of something bigger: Your contribution helps us manage the financial aspects of our building, allowing us to offer more affordable and accessible meeting and event spaces.

Create lasting recognition: This is not just a donation; it’s a lasting legacy Your name will remain a part of our building’s history, inspiring future generations of community members and leaders

Every donation, big or small, plays a crucial role in supporting our mission The funds raised through these sponsorships will help us:

Pay off the loan: Reducing our debt allows us to reinvest in the community and enhance the services we offer

Maintain and improve the facility: Continuous improvements ensure that we can provide a topnotch experience for all our visitors.

Expand our reach: With financial stability, we can extend our programs, offerings and advocacy, making a positive impact on more people in Grapevine

Donating is easy! Simply scan the QR, visit our website, or contact any member of staff We will work with you to get all of your details and make payment arrangements.

Join the ranks of our esteemed sponsors and make your mark on our community’s future

“Body Boutique Spa has been helping people feel beautiful since 2008 and we are proud to be a veteran owned small business. We specialize in Sugaring Hair Removal which is all natural and less painful than traditional waxing, perfect for sensitive skin/areas. Because of this I’m known in the area as “The Hoo Ha Lady With The Hot Pink Hair” and I think it’s fun that people have started to recognize me and say, “your that hoo ha lady aren’t you?” Check us out and book an appointment online anytime!”

Deja Vu Tributes, LLC

Kay Shannon (214) 683-1403

Expense Reduction Analysts

Ross Theriault (469) 628-7546

Hillwood, A Perot Company

Mike Berry (817) 224-6000

Kid Kakes

Deanna Robinson (281) 223-6424

Mister O1, Extraordinary Pizza

John LaBarge

Momentus Real Estate Group

Maureen Cappallo (248) 808-8261

Mosaicos Magazine

Paola Michel (712) 749-0784

Organizing by Barbie

Barbie Manley (713) 724-9543

The Red Spectacle

Laura Tahri (713) 894-5370

Unique Art Nail Spa

Taylor Le (817) 760-8888