September 2023 Grapevine Chamber Business Matters Newsletter

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Sponsors Board of Directors

Luncheon Introductions

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Casino Night Sponsor Thank You 44th Annual Golf Tournament GrapeFest Volunteers Needed

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August New Members Ambassador of the Month Must Be Present to Win GYP September Luncheon Legislative Luncheon

Women's Division Back to School Recap

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Grapevine Young Professionals Cause of the Quarter 2024 Community Directory & Referral Guide

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Renewing Members September Networking Opportunities

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August Ribbon Cuttings

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Membership Photos September Calendar of Events

To collaborate, communicate, connect, and advocate for business to add value to our community.

A progressive business organization that brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Community

Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 200 Vine St. E Grapevine, TX 76051

817-481-1522

info@grapevinechamberorg

@grapevinechamber

Cover Photo: Peace Circle & Hotel Vin- Courtesy of Grapevine Food Tours

GRAPEVINE CHAMBER

SPONSOR PARTNERS

DIAMOND SPONSORS

AM Agency

Belinda Hampton (682) 365-8138

www discoveram com

Haley’s Happy Hour Haley Chicarelli (469) 873-6870

www haleyshh com

Patriot Mobile

Leigh Wambsganss 469-FREEDOM (373-3366)

www patriotmobile com/grapevinecc

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Alchemy Moon Esthetics

Caitlyn Mercer (817) 658-2173

All Dry Services of Dallas

Pamela Myers (972) 280-7788

Bacon's Bistro & Cafe

Adam Daily (817) 494-3477

Bellaire Development Group, LLC

Rebecca Everitt (713) 492-7332

Bricks and Minifigs

JJ Silvas (682) 241-4381

Coldwell Banker Realty - Benjamin

Maddox

Benjamin Maddox (817) 329-9005

Elite Mobile Mixology and Event Services

Bianca Brown (708) 824-8869

Estrada & Associates

Ana Rodriquez (817) 400-0022

Evike Dallas Distribution

Taylor Derevyanik (817) 807-2954

G2 Painting and Roofing

Anthony Gomez (972) 266-1425

Goosehead Insurance - Cole Fedorczyk

Cole Fedorczyk (214) 227-6388

Grapevine City Lifestyle

Debi Vandiver (817) 455-3463

Kelly Services- Grapevine

Erika Brown (972) 391-7921

LoanDepot-Linda Corea

Linda Corea (817) 872-7915

Moon Valley Nurseries TX

John Pavlik (602) 526-0602

MTL

Melissa Richey (214) 604-8114

Oishii Sushi and Pan Asian Cuisine

Melanie Gee (214) 520-2787

Texas Regional Bank

Mimi Tran (817) 678-2618

Jennifer Neal is a passionate culinary enthusiast and entrepreneurwhohasmadehermarkintheworldofgastronomyas theownerofGrapevineFoodTours Withadeeploveforfood, culture,andcommunity,Jenniferhasdedicatedherselftocreating unforgettableculinaryexperiencesthatshowcasethevibrantflavors of Grapevine, Texas After establishing her travel business, she decided to channel her passion into continuing Grapevine Food Tours, a company dedicated to celebrating the town's unique heritage Drawinginspirationfromhertravelsaroundtheworldand herappreciationforlocalartisans,sheembarkedonamissionto curatewalkingtoursthatwouldshowcaseGrapevine'sfinesteateries andhiddenculinarygems Withthisgoalinmind,shemeticulously curates new tours, partnering with local chefs, winemakers, and artisanstooffervisitorsandlocalsalikeatasteofGrapevine'sdiverse culinaryscene

Jennifer'scommitmenttoauthenticityandexcellencehas beeninstrumentalincontinuingGrapevineFoodTours'success In herroleastheownerofGrapevineFoodTours,shecontinuesto shareherloveforfoodandculture,invitingallwhocrossherpath to savor the flavors and stories that make Grapevine, Texas, a destinationworthexploringonedeliciousbiteatatime

11 Area Chambers host Legislative Luncheon with US Senator John Cornyn

11 North Texas Chambers hosted a Legislative Luncheon at the Gaylord Texan, where United States Senator John Cornyn touched upon key legislative initiatives and policies including labor shortages, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, just to name a few The Senator's insights and perspectives were well-received by the audience, and his commitment addressing critical issues was evident throughout his remarks.

In addition to the substantive discussions, the luncheon provided an excellent networking opportunity, allowing attendees to connect with one another and explore potential collaborations The event served as a catalyst for building and strengthening relationships within our industry and beyond

Senator Cornyn’s presence and engagement left a lasting impression and recognition of the need for businesses to be involved, aware of the issues and communicate to those our elected officials who serve. We are grateful for his commitment to work with our community and advocate for our shared interests We look forward to building upon the momentum generated by this luncheon and continuing our efforts to advocate for positive changes in our community Thank you to the following Chambers for collaborating with us on this event:

Record Number of GCISD Students Served at Back to School Fair

Kim Deras 2023 Women’s Division Chair

The Women's Division had the honor to partner with GCISD and CONNECT on Saturday, August 5th to provide 1,653 supply packs to GCISD students Thanks goes to Haydee Young, our Vice Chair of Community Spirit, and more than thirty volunteers who arrived before dawn and braved the heat to make this event possible

Over the last three years we have seen our costs for purchasing school supplies nearly double. We would like to extend special thanks to our community partners who provided generous donations to help us continue to serve these students: Gateway Church, CONNECT in GCISD, Grapevine First Baptist Church, and Harriet Smith The generosity of our community is both inspiring and humbling

Keep an eye out for details of our next fundraiser, Elves on the Court, on December 9th at Chicken N Pickle. Hope to see you there!

2GR Equity

Isaac Gregory (817) 501-1125

6 Stones

Teresa Grady (817) 868-7400

Abba Staffing & Consulting, Inc.

Leon Leal (817) 349-3327

Ackermann Law Firm

Timothy G Ackermann (817) 305-0690

Allen Chiropractic

Dean Allen (817) 416-9800

Alpha Wellness Center

Janelle Whitehead, D C (817) 251-9828

BC Counselors at Law, PLLC

Spencer Chaffin (972) 584-9668

Blooming Colors Nursery & Landscaping, LTD.

Barry Johnson (817) 416-6669

Bohemian Bull Tavern & Beer Garden

Dennis Johnson (816) 516-3084

Brecht & Associates, Inc.

Jennifer Brecht (817) 873-0019

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

Dan DeGroot (469) 341-0495

Charles Schwab

Amy Dowell 817-424-3382

Cross Creek at Grapevine Ranch

Alyssa Waldie (817) 690-8198

DealerBuilt

Ammy Nixon (800) 499-1914

Debra Weber Realty

Debra Weber (940) 300-7694

Dell Adventures Travel Agency Karen Dell (817) 291-7841

Deluxe Roofing and Construction, LLC

Chad Hughes (817) 893-5044

DFW Parking Lot Striping

Darrell DeLong (214) 982-9058

Edward Jones / Austyn Scott Austyn Scott (817) 488-2733

Edward Jones / Tracy Morehead

Tracy Morehead (817) 416-5340

Edward Jones Financial Advisor / Monica Storm, CFP®

Monica Storm

(817) 424-5144

Encore Bank

Mark Yeager (214) 673-1899

Endocrine & Thyroid Center

Donna Castro

(817) 410-9993

Excel Medical Staffing, LLC

Gabriel Griess (469) 464-9268

Firetrol Protection Systems

Corey Schaefer (214) 240-2448

Fox Pest Control

Daniel Gill

(817) 839-2693

Grapevine Parks & Rec

Chris Smith

(817) 410-3450

Hop and Sting Brewing Company

Lane Joseph (817) 488-2337

Huitt-Zollars

Tony Sosebee (214) 871-3311

Humphrey & Associates

Randy Humphrey (817) 589-9550

Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine

Jeremy Brunson (972) 691-1199

Jane.

Angela Aldridge (817) 424-5263

Jocelyn Hope State Farm

Jocelyn Hope, JD, MBA, ChFC, CLU (817) 778-4504

Lever Construction

Joe Cockrum (972) 440-1333

Lewisville Autoplex

Leon Chester (888) 791-2091

Liberated Chiropractic

Tyler Dierolf (817) 271-8721

Lone Star Executive Suites

Monica Townsend

(817) 912-5333

Mickie's Miracles

Kristie Griess (214) 699-7542

Milbern Ray & Company LLP

Cris Ray

(817) 552-7661

Minuteman Press

AaronSimmons

(817) 410-4199

Montgomery Cranes

Staci Holley (972) 790-2400

Nichols Financial Group

Morgan Nichols (817) 488-0905

Northwest Crossing Center Darrell Wayland (817) 996-4008

Notification Systems of America, Inc. Michael Richmond (817) 442-5442

RC Construction Services Roy Castro (214) 566-1931

Renata Salons Lauren Jackson (817) 791-1059

Riverwalk Pet Hospital & Resort Jen Inbody (972) 355-7747

Schwab Agency Logan Gourley (405) 423-5339

Shipping N More DBA UPS Store # 4857 Jose Silveti (201) 852-6226

The Frank Law Firm, PLLC Wayne Paul Frank (817) 949-2161

The George & Noonan Real Estate Group Troy George (817) 410-8769

Title Partners, LLC

Laurie Leenhouts (817) 406-0665

Travelin Toms of Grapevine Wayne Reese (281) 908-1324

Trinity Laserworks Joey Wilson (469) 585-2443

Verdad Real Estate Jason Keen (817) 912-0222

Vine Academy

Andrea Syswerda (817) 907-3859

WCK Cleaners, LLC

Richard K Baker (817) 488-8723

Western & Southern Life

Stacy Wasserman (817) 583-7522

Winewood

Carlos DeLeon (817) 421-0200