September, 2020
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
BusinesS MATTERS Spirit of Grapevine Coming Soon Mission:
To say that this year has been a The mission of the challenge for every Grapevine Chamber citizen, business of Commerce is to & business leader promote business in Grapevine would be a vast that adds value to our understatement. community. As your 2020 Chair, of the Board I feel it • incumbent upon myself to brag on two very special groups – YOUR Chamber Staff and YOUR Chamber Board of Directors. Both groups have been The vision of the working hard since the beginning of Grapevine the COVID-19 crises to advocate for our Chamber is a members and our member Businesses – progressive business both on the front lines and behind the organization that scenes.
It is my privilege to be the first to announce (read, tease you with) our inargural Spirit of Grapevine Wine Calendar. This is going to be a fun way to combine the love we have for our Chamber, our Community and…..WINE!!
Vision:
brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper.
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Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community
Stay tuned for more details – we couldn’t be more excited! As always – Shop often and Shop Grapevine!
While most all of our 2020 money makers have been cancelled courtesy of Yours in Service, social distancing, your Chamber Board has worked tirelessly – thinking outside the box to try to finish this year strong! Board Chair, labrown@silveroakcre.com
Le Ann Brown
It’s that time of year! Plan ahead for 2021 & don’t miss your chance to be in our 2021 Grapevine Community Directory & Referral Guide! Claim your ad space now, before we fill up! We print 3,500 Directories, plus the online book is live for the entire year. Each member recieves a copy, plus they are available for your clients and staff. For ad details and priority placement, please contact Natalie@grapevinechamber.org or call the Chamber at 817-481-1522! Ad Contract due by 10.20.2020. Support local! Follow us on Instagram Instagram.com/grapevinechamber
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
SEPTEMBER 10th MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
DIAMOND SPONSORS
11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Grapevine Convention Center 1209 S. Main St. Grapevine Sponsored by:
Bank of the West City of Grapevine Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group Kubota Paycom
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine Frost Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Sewell Cadillac and Sewell BMW
GOLD SPONSORS
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SILVER SPONSORS
The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott First Financial Bank, N.A. Independent Bank Republic Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Texas Oncology - Grapevine
BRONZE SPONSORS
121 Community Church Atmos Energy Blagg Tire & Service First Bank Texas Five Star Subaru of Grapevine Foust & Son Funeral Home Grapevine Mills Grubbs Infiniti Lucas Family Funeral Homes Marinas of Lake Grapevine Office Interiors Group REXEL USA Stacy Furniture & Design Trinity Metro Wells Fargo Bank - Grapevine Main Wright Construction Co., Inc. Trinity Metro
Our speaker, Mr. Donald Driver former Wide Receiver for the Green Bay Packers & Driven Elite Performance Center
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Our Member, Andy Acedo with Lenny’s Gill & Subs, was drawn at the August Luncheon. Since he was not present, the prize is now $750 for our September 10th Luncheon. Each month, through the
sponsorship of First Financial Bank, an additional $50 is added to the prize at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon, so the dollar amount grows as long as the person whose name is called is not in attendance. To win, all you have to do is attend the luncheon and hear your name be called! Every representative’s name is included for each Chamber member, so everyone has an opportunity - you only have to have your name drawn to be Present to Win! www.grapevinechamber.org I SEPTEMBER 2020 l 3
DERAILED I recently witnessed the aftermath of a train derailment. It could have been worse. No one was hurt. The train wasn’t carrying chemicals or hazardous materials. No homes or businesses were destroyed. But the derailment triggered immense havoc. It... • Created a big mess. • Interrupted train travel for several days. • Caused traffic congestion and detours. • Negatively affected commerce for the shops, restaurants, and businesses located near the tracks. • Complicated the lives of the people who live and work in the area. • Produced stress for both the railroad and the community. • Was costly in terms of time, money, and energy. Sound familiar? Currently many people are feeling that their lives have been derailed. Perhaps that’s you. Do you feel that circumstances over which you have no control have caused your life to be a train wreck, a disaster that may never be cleaned up?
While we have no idea how long this situation will continue, the job of clearing the wreckage and getting back on track can start today. How? It starts in your head. Whatever “train wreck” you’re currently experiencing – illness (your own or a loved one’s), job loss, a crushed relationship, financial problems, disappointment, family issues, disrupted plans, whatever mess has stopped you in your tracks – you can start clearing it up today by taking some action and cleaning up your thinking around it.
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Here are five strategies for thinking and feeling better about your situation: 1. Monitor media consumption - Filling your head with bad news, fear, controversy, discord can cause your brain to spin and ruminate on situations over which you have no control. 2. Do a “brain dump” - Make a list of all the things that are currently causing you stress, worry, concern, frustration. Then go back and highlight or circle the ones that you can do something about and draw a line through those you can’t. 3. Make a PLAN - On another sheet of paper, list all the highlighted or circled items – the ones over which you do have control -- figure out a plan for getting those pieces of your situation back on track, and then take action! Do something. Don’t try to do everything at once. Take on one or two and take some positive steps toward resolution. 4. Schedule “worry time” - Most of us can’t will our brains into immediate and total positivity, so if you feel the need to worry, schedule a specific time to do it. Allow yourself to sit quietly and just worry for 20 or 30 minutes a day. And when that time period is over, get up, stop the worry, and move forward. 5. Choose Positivity - Connect with positive people. Listen to upbeat music. Read or listen to uplifting, inspiring books. Ask for help. Take a walk. Hang on to your faith. Your personal train wreck may look and feel overwhelming, but you CAN get back on track. Here’s the truth – you may not be able to salvage everything. There may be some irreparable damage but if you start with a decision, some brain work, and a plan of action, you’ll figure out how to get rolling again. Julie Alexander, Certified Speaking Professional Great Teams Great Results, Julie@JulieAlexander.com www.GreatTeams-GreatResults.com
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Welcome New Members
Above & Beyond Business Coaching Mark Steele
(561) 951-1620 613 Picasso Colleyville, TX 76034
Ameriprise Financial
Lauren Hebert (972) 232-1602 5960 Berkshire Ln, Ste 1200 Dallas, TX 75225
City Bank Mortgage
Gus Moreland (817) 310-6297 210 Miron Drive Southlake, TX 76092
EZO Chiropractic PLLC
Jamie Jakes (972) 836-8065 303 W Northwest Hwy, Ste. C Grapevine, TX 76051
Fairfield by Marriott DFW Airport North / Coppell - Grapevine
Catherine Johnson (972) 304-1112 1150 Northpoint Dr. Coppell, TX 75019
Grapevine Kids Dental & Ortho
Ciara Schofield (817) 909-2920 1230 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
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Jocelyn Hope State Farm Jocelyn Hope (817) 778-4504 414 N. Main Street, Ste 106 Grapevine, TX 76051
Keller Williams - The FIRE Group Brent Dalley (972) 951-0959 2106 E State Highway 114, Ste 101 Southlake, TX 76092
Marina Pool Services Keith Brown (817) 896-1120 1901 Bentwood Ct Grapevine, TX 76051
Mustang Insulation Services Matt Huerta (817) 770-1867 3220 Fountain Parkway Hurst, TX 76053
Rexel USA
Victoria Roberts (972) 389-5611 2965 Commodore Drive Carrollton, TX 75007
Shipping N More DBA UPS Store # 4857 Jose Silveti (201) 852-6226 1527 W State Hwy 114, Ste 500 Grapevine, TX 76051
Thank You Renewing Members 89.7 WAY-FM Tim Dukes (214) 353-9293 Dallas, TX A Changing Season CarolAnne Crossan (469) 628-7447 Flower Mound, TX Alfredo Robledo, CPA, PC Alfredo Robledo (817) 421-0720 Grapevine, TX Alpha Wellness Center Dr. Janelle Whitehead, D.C. (817) 251-9828 Grapevine, TX Andy’s Frozen Custard Ashley Kanal (817) 527-1685 Springfield, MO Angels’ Attic Mary Burzic (817) 251-9451 Grapevine, TX Ashlins, Ltd. Debbie Kellum (817) 442-0400 Grapevine, TX Atria Grapevine Davis Buescher Grapevine, TX Banclease Acceptance Ted Datri (214) 615-0676 Irving, TX billyGo Billy Stevens (817) 722-6151 Grapvine, TX Box Insurance Agency Casey Hege (817) 865-1801 Grapevine, TX
Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Mike Bowman (817) 354-7653 Grapevine, TX CFO Shield, LLC Fred Tate (214) 405-7719 Colleyville, TX Clinical Pediatric Associates of North Texas Adrienne Zollo 972-331-7200 ext 274 Grapevine, TX Creating Flow, Inc. Brenda Ferguson (901) 828-1225 Grapevine, TX Dancing River Stephanie Duke (817) 442-0505 Grapevine, TX Darling Ingredients Leonor Gonzalez (972) 717-5520 Irving, TX Debra Weber Realty Debra Weber (940) 300-7694 Southlake, TX Deluxe Roofing and Construction, LLC Chad Hughes (817) 893-5044 Hurst, TX Design Cantina Cathy Craycraft (312) 576-7387 Grapevine, TX DSV Air & Sea, Inc. Rene Harboe (817) 424-5111 Grapevine, TX
Edward Jones Financial Advisor / Monica Storm, CFP® Monica Storm (817) 424-5144 Grapevine, TX
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Heather Martin-Allen (817) 914-7868 Southlake, TX
EECU Barbara Walker (817) 882-0472 Southlake, TX
Gourmet Apples & More, Inc. Maureen Wolter (817) 251-8000 Grapevine, TX
Endocrine & Thyroid Center Donna Castro (817) 410-9993 Colleyville, TX
Grapevine Ford Lincoln Chaz Gilmore (817) 424-2505 Grapevine, TX
Executive Medicine of Texas Judy Gaman 817-552-4300 Southlake, TX
Grapevine Functional Medicine Haley Young (817) 734-9567 Grapevine, TX
Expeditors International Lorri Singleton (817) 305-4000 Grapevine, TX
Grapevine Lions Club Bill Nicholas (817) 481-6249 Grapevine, TX
Farina’s Winery & Cafe Stephanie (817) 442-9095 Grapevine, TX Ferrari’s Italian Villa & Chop House Jane Secchi (817) 251-2525 Grapevine, TX
Grapevine Powersports Aaron McWhorter (817) 481-2500 Grapevine, TX Grapevine Realty Christopher Badger (817) 995-0737 Grapevine, TX
First Bank Texas Rodrigo Segura (817) 601-0756 Grapevine, TX
Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation Sue Franks (817) 251-5480 Grapevine, TX
Future Financial Solutions Jeffrey Potter, CLU, RICP, LUTCF (214) 908-5563 Flower Mound, TX
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Dr. Robin Ryan (817) 251-5501 Grapevine, TX
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Thank You Renewing Members Greystar Real Estate Partners Lance Hanna (469) 371-3176 Irving, TX Grapevine Functional Headwin International Logistics Raymond Counter (817) 916-8620 Irving, TX Hop and Sting Brewing Company Lane Joseph (817) 488-2337 Grapevine, TX
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Johnie Sneed (817) 228-2477 Hurst, TX Merit Floors Cindy Larned (817) 329-0200 Grapevine, TX Mid-Cities Care Corps Elizabeth Grace (817) 282-0531 Hurst, TX Minuteman Press Aaron Simmons (817) 410-4199 Grapevine, TX
JSR Electrical Services, LLC Alecia Stoesz 817-527-7703 Grapevine, TX
Nichols Financial Group Morgan Nichols (817) 488-0905 Grapevine, TX
Kotsanis Institute Beverly Kotsanis (817) 481-6342 Grapevine, TX
Notification Systems of America, Inc. Michael Richmond (817) 442-5442 Grapevine, TX
Kristine A. Munaretto, CPA (817) 329-0106 Grapevine, TX Lane Gorman Trubitt, PLLC Matthew Dobay, CPA, MACC (214) 871-7500 Dallas, TX Law Office of Mark E. Wewers, P.C. (817) 410-4735 Grapevine, TX Liberty Mutual Insurance Jennifer Galaviz (817) 337-3606 Southlake, TX
Oncor Electric Delivery Don Perfect (817) 865-5008 Fort Worth, TX Park Place Jaguar/ Land Rover Robert Hinkle (214) 366-5811 Dallas, TX Pineider, Ford & Associates, PLLC Paul Pineider (817) 410-3700 Southlake, TX Porsche Grapevine Jordan Mizrach (817) 310-1400 Grapevine, TX
Main Street Jewelry Nancy Freid (817) 410-1111 Grapevine, TX
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PROCO Roofing & Construction Mike Davis (833) 467-7626 Grapevine, TX Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union Jannae Castanon 1-800-580-3300 Plano, TX Remington Laminations, Inc. Sue Cresswell (817) 488-8700 Grapevine, TX Republic Services Jeri Harwell (817) 953-7224 Fort Worth, TX Sauce’d Conner Gildenblatt (817) 527-6009 Grapevine, TX Scott Electric Mike Scott (817) 490-9207 Roanoke, TX Smart Start LLC Matt Strausz (972) 621-0252 Grapevine, TX Sonic Drive-In Kevin Scullin (817) 481-2711 Grapevine, TX Team Worldwide Courtney Upton 817-524-8506 Grapevine, TX Texas Center for Proton Therapy Gary Barlow (469) 513-5500 Irving, TX
The Courtyard/ TownePlace Suites by Marriott Christopher Jones (817) 251-9095 Grapevine, TX The Gatts Group LuAnn Chapman Gatts (817) 410-9977 Grapevine, TX The Novus Academy Kathy Edwards (817) 488-4555 Grapevine, TX TXU Energy Gary Beatty (817) 627-5471 Irving, TX U.S. Dermatology Partners Heather Sullivan (214) 420-0650 ext 7535 Dallas, TX Warhammer Morgan Bateman Irving, TX Whataburger #751 Sheila Willis Grapevine, TX Whitlock Building Services Bruce Whitlock (817) 889-1719 Grapevine, TX Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Judy McDonald (817) 413-4400 Fort Worth, TX Zoe’s Kitchen Jennifer Peterson (817) 488-5900 Southlake, TX
Women’s Division:
2020 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE BOARD
Happy September! Check out our WOMEN’S DIVISION FUND RAISER - you may purchase a Back To School Supply Pack for $20 to help one child at GCISD or purchase a bottle of wine for $25. We are raising money to fund the purchased Back To School Supply Packs for the 2020-2021 school year. For a simple $20 donation, you will be providing a student with a pack of school supplies to provide the things that will contribute to their learning whether in person in the classroom or through online learning. Here’s the QR code: Whatever method you choose to contribute, from the Women’s Division, we offer a heartfelt THANK YOU. Without your support, we would not be able to serve the students within our district. On Aug. 8th GCISD counselors handed out 1,166 pre-packaged school supply kits. The families in GCISD that signed up before school was out in May that need special assistance received the supplies. We appreciate your support during these trying times.
Nancy Cable, 2020 Chair of the Grapevine Chamber’s Women’s Division, nancycable2@gmail.com
AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH: John Luis Matheus’ family moved to Grapevine right before his father, Julio Matheus, opened Boi Na Braza Brazilian Steakhouse here in Grapevine in 2000. Julio and his brothers brought the unique dining concept from their native Brazil. John’s parents are both from Brazil, but he was raised in Grapevine from elementary school all the way to graduating from Grapevine High School. Having grown up working in the restaurant with his brother Joshua, it was only natural for John to return to the family business though spending 7 years away after college working in oil & gas and automotive. His journey so far has taken him from Grapevine to Houston to Brazil and all over the world, with a return to good ol’ Grapevine last year with his wife. And to keep that hometown spirit alive, their daughter was born on August 1, 2020, here in wonderful Grapevine. Boi Na Braza was actually the first “finedining” steakhouse in Grapevine, having opened in 2000. The unique, white-bricked building that was built specifically for the steakhouse itself, suits it’s unique dining experience and elegant ambience. With a capacity of 424 occupants and several private rooms, this grandiose venue with a ballroom entrance has been extremely popular for birthday celebrations,
anniversary dinners, graduation parties, wedding ceremonies, corporate parties, and of course date nights. Since COVID came about, there have been a few, big changes to the steakhouse in order to adapt with the times. The family decided to stay true to their traditional Brazilian roots, while at the same time catering to a new way of dining. Don’t worry, the variety of meats are still carved table-side by their Brazilian Gaúcho chefs. Also, the family has also decided to do away with the cigar lounge and instead have a smoke-free bar lounge that will soon feature live Bossa Nova (Brazilian jazz) music. “COVID has hit our family’s restaurant extremely hard and continues to do so, but we are still doing whatever we can to stay open to continue serving our lovely guests and friends those memorable evenings. We need your support now more than ever, so when you think about having a nice evening drink, takeout, delicious bar bites, and/or a fine dinner, come see us and we’ll be sure to give you the fantastic experience you well deserve.” John Luis Matheus, Manager 817-251-9881 john@boinabraza.com 4025 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine, TX
Chair LeAnn Brown Silver Oak Commercial Realty Chair - Elect Phil Cunningham WhataShine Immediate Past Chair Steve Brown Esparzas Restaurante Mexicano Treasurer Trudy Cresswell Grapevine Mills, A Simon Company VC-Business Partnership Kevin McNamara Wise Guys Pizzeria RaDonna Hessel Grapevine Chamber CEO DIRECTORS
Jonathan Chance, Foust Funeral Home Thomas Eagan Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Ana Erwin Community Impact Newspaper Dana Gibson Holiday Inn Express Klint Guerry Sewell BMW of Grapevine Kosse Maykus Maykus Homes Patrick McCoy Village Professional Painters Emily McLendon Vari Kelly Schwartz Legoland / Sea Life Mike Ward Classic Chevrolet Bruce Whitlock Whitlock Cleaning Services EX-OFFICIO
Amanda Calongne State Representative Giovanni Capriglione Paul W. McCallum Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Sharon McCloskey DFW International Airport Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine Dr. Robin Ryan Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Chris York Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
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BOTANICAL BLISS Grapevine’s Botanical Gardens offers hours of ourdoor entertainment. With more than eight acres housing as many as seven evolving gardens filled with plants of various species, the Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park is a treasure. For those looking to enjoy the great outdoors, it can’t be beat. “The Grapevine Botanical Gardens is special because it’s a place where patrons can go to relax, see the beautiful landscaping, take family photos and even plan their next birthday celebration,” says Amanda Rodriguez, marketing manager. “Another unique quality of the gardens is that it is connected to Heritage Park, a basketball court and tennis courts, so anyone can enjoy a full day outdoors if they wanted,” she says. Several attractions comprise the award-winning Grapevine Botanical Gardens, including the Heritage Park Bicentennial Post Oak, Butterfly Garden, Herb/Kitchen Garden, Memorial Knoll, Ed and Edith Pewitt Educational Pavilion, Julie’s Garden and Compost Corral. In addition to providing self-guided tours for families, the Botanical Gardens offers educational programs for the community. “The garden provides docent-led tours and school field trips through our Go Wild program,” Amanda says.
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In addition, Keep Grapevine Beautiful holds monthly horticulture classes on a variety of topics in the greenhouse. Gardening experts also offer talks at the gardens. Past events have focused on topics like Backyard Birding 101, Pruning and Perfect Perennials for North Texas.
“The community’s response is always positive when it comes to the Botanical Gardens. We always get compliments when we make changes and replant throughout the seasons,” Amanda says. “We believe people are grateful for this park and all it offers.” One offering well-utilized by the community is the recently renovated Bessie Mitchell House, located within the gardens. The Bessie Mitchell House can be reserved for meetings and events and is a popular wedding destination. The facility, which can serve as many as 80 people, boasts a large kitchen, meeting room and a sprawling new outdoor patio. “We have had an average of seven to 10 weddings per year,” Amanda says. In the past, the Bessie Mitchell House only was available for Grapevine residents, but now non-residents may rent the facility. For more information about the Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, visit gograpevine.com/listing/botanicalgardens/. Article by Stephanie Hasbrouch Photography by Grapevine Botanical Gardens Orginally published in Cross Timbers Lifestyle Publish permission by Amanda Rodfigues Marketing Manager, Grapevine Parks & REC
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
September Events
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TUESDAY 1 Business Over Coffee: 8 AM Blankenship Business Center
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14 The Network: 4 PM Bob’s Steak & Chop House
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Women’s Division Luncheon: 11:45 AM Blankenship Business Center
15 Business Over Coffee: 8 AM Blankenship Business Center Virtual New Member Toast 11:30 AM Golf Committee 4 PM Blankenship Business Center
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AMP’T Virtual Luncheon: 11:45 am *Open to those ages 21 - 39
9 Senior Services Alliance: 9 AM Blankenship Business Center
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10 Membership Luncheon: 11:30 AM Speaker: Donald Driver Grapevine Convention Center
Ambassador Meeting: 5:30 PM Blankenship Business Center
23 Economic Development: 8 AM Blankenship Business Center Business Builders Lunch: 11:30 AM Esparza’s
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Please APPROVE your Company Listing Proof for our 2021 Grapevine Community Directory! If you need your proof again or want to send in your APPROVAL, please contact Emily Nelson at the Chamber Office: emily@grapevinechamber.org.
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 200 Vine Street Grapevine, TX 76051
Mission Statement: “to promote business that adds value to our community�
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