Grapevine Chamber

The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 nonprofit corporation, chartered in 1952. The Chamber’s operational budget comes from our Member Partner’s annual investment, along with projects and special events.

The mission, budget and program of work is designed by the Chamber’s volunteer Board of Directors, constructed of elected and appointed members. The Board of Directors hires a CEO to maintain the day-to-day operations of the organization and staff, housed at the Chamber office.

The Grapevine Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit was established in 2013 to support worthwhile community charitable activities.

Stewardship - Prosperity To use visionary stewardship of the Grapevine Chamber’s assets, both financial and intellectual, to strengthen the economic prosperity of all stakeholders.

Business Partnership To build strong partnerships through relevant, essential programs and opportunities.

Leadership To have strong and progressive leadership for the Grapevine Chamber, and for the organization to be a model and recognized leader of the business community. Mission Collaborate, communicate, connect & advocate for business to add value to our community

Vision A progressive business organization that brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper

Values Excellence, Innovation, Integrity & Community

Contact Us 200 Vine St. Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone: (817) 481-1522 info@GrapevineChamber.org www.GrapevineChamber.org

Since 1965, We aim to enable everyone to contribute to the advancement of the civic, business, and educational interests in the community. The Women’s Division motto is SERVE – support, engage, respect, volunteer and encourage. It is what we do each year, and will continue to grow upon and develop further this year.

Women’s Division Luncheons 2nd Tuesday of the Month 11:45 am – 1:00 pm Blankenship Business Center The Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber has focuses on fostering the spirit of charitable giving and economic development among the women of the Grapevine area. This networking luncheon is a great opportunity to meet new people and get involved right away in our community.

Great Taste of Grapevine April Come hungry! This fundraising community event offers attendees entertainment while sampling food from area restaurants, promoting those businesses. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Spirit and School Supplies programs. School Supply Distribution August School supplies are crucial to the success of all students. Without the basic necessities, students can feel lost and stigmatized among their peers. This leads to poor performance and eventually puts the student at risk of dropping out of school. Every student should start the year out right with all necessary school supplies. Since the inception of this program, tens of thousands of GCISD students have received new school supplies via funds raised by the Women’s Division. Each school year 1350+ students benefit from this initiative.

Elves on the Run 5K & Fun Run First Saturday in December Elves on the Run is a fun, family-friendly 5k full of holiday spirit held right here in Grapevine the first weekend in December. Runners are encouraged to dress up in their holiday costumes and bring their groups and schools out to participate! Costume Contests, Santa’s workshop with local businesses and vendors, and fun for kids of all ages await participants. Santa begins the race and meets all kids at the finish line handing out Kids 1 Mile fun run medals. The course is a timed, sanctioned race for the serious runner – but is also a great holiday event to share with friends and family. Christmas Spirit: December The Christmas Spirit Program partners with Grace to identify senior citizens, and members of the Grapevine community with a disability, who need help and support during the Holidays. Those identified are interviewed by the Women’s Division members and wish trees for Christmas are created. Individuals or companies are encouraged to select an ornament from the tree, shop for those items, and those gifts are then distributed to those in need along with other necessities before Christmas. This program was established in 1973 and is at the heart of the Women’s Division’s mission. Gifts are typically items of necessity and provide basic dignity to our neighbors in need. Thousands of gifts have been delivered to participants since this program’s inception.

Membership Luncheons 3rd Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Grapevine Convention Center Corner of Vine St. & Municipal Way Each Membership Luncheon is designed to provide networking, education, motivation, and updates to Chamber members. Recent new members to the Chamber are introduced the first time they attend, and there is a “Must Be Present to Win” drawing at the end of each luncheon.

Economic Development Partnership Meetings 4th Wednesday, 8 a.m. Blankenship Business Center This meeting is a Chamber-City partnership to promote the area for new business, business expansion and retention, as well address concerns of local businesses, with reports on Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, transportation and more.

Ambassadors Committee 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Blankenship Business Center This group is the welcoming arm of the Chamber, participating in ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and volunteering at various events.

Leadership Grapevine August - May, 2nd Thursdays An innovative leadership development program, by the Chamber and City of Grapevine, Leadership Grapevine offers citizens and community leaders the opportunity to learn about municipal government, economic development, cultural opportunities, health and safety, and much more. Grapevine Casino Night August The biggest party of the year, raising funds for Chamber operations and programs, presented by the Past Chairman’s Advisory Council, featuring casino-style games, food and fun!

Business After Hours Mixers Monthly, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Various locations These casual, evening networking events introduce Chamber members to the host organization, while providing a great networking opportunity.

Grapevine Chamber Golf Tournament First Monday in October This annual tournament offers networking opportunities with members or clients. With morning and afternoon tee times, the tournament offers a number of sponsorship opportunities for business marketing.

Grapevine Young Professionals First Thursday, 11:45 a.m. Blankenship Business Center The Chamber’s Young Professionals group, is designed for Chamber members age 21-39 seeking to advance their career and professional development. They hold monthly luncheons and happy hours.

Grapevine Parade of Lights First Thursday in December Historic Grapevine Main St. Beginning in 1979, the Parade of Lights is the largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas. The Grapevine Chamber and the City of Grapevine, with the support of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, work together to create the Annual Grapevine Parade of Lights. Community Awards Banquet Annually each January or February This annual event honors deserving businesses and individuals who have provided leadership and support for the Chamber, as well as the City of Grapevine.

New Member Breakfasts Quarterly | 8:00 a.m. | Various Locations New members receive an overview of the mission and goals of the organization from staff and current members.

Grapevine Job Fair April | www.GrapevineJobFair.com NTX Regional Job Fair October | www.NTXRegionalJobFair. com The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with other local groups and organizations, hosts two job fairs each year to support the growing hiring needs of our local business community and Chamber members. With many of the Metroplex’s largest employers in Grapevine, these job fairs offer individuals in the community the opportunity to take the next step in their career.

Business Over Coffee 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8 a.m. Venture X- Grapevine These twice-monthly networking groups are open to any Chamber member. Each meeting has a time for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one networking.

Business Builders Lunch 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Lunch meeting with spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one networking.

Senior Services Alliance 2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m. Blankenship Business Center This is a consortium of Chamber member businesses who provide products or services for senior adults, offering them the ability to develop a network of service providers for their clients, as well as joint promotional opportunities.

The Network 2nd Monday, 4 p.m. Bob’s Steak & Chop House in Grapevine The Network is a group focused on increasing skill sets necessary to compete in today’s business environment. The agenda is dynamic, the topics current, the content rewarding AND you must come prepared to participate! It’s fun, goes by quick and is a great way to get your week off to a great start!

Leadership Alumni Association Leadership Graduates continue to network via quarterly events, and the opportunity to help plan and execute upcoming leadership days.

Legislative Council The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is not a PAC (Political Action Committee), but the organization uses its relationship with local, regional, state and national elected officials to inform the business investors on issues that impact their daily operations and bottom line. Working with other area leaders and organizations, the goal for the staff and Board of the Grapevine Chamber is to provide relevant updates and notifications on current legislation or actions of our elected officials so that our businesses can let their voices be heard as a part of the process, rather than mere observers. 1963 S. J. Burrus 1964 Dr. C.D. Pittard 1965-1966 Dr. Don Gerschick 1967-1968 Pat Patterson 1968-1969 Tom Waltrip 1970-1971 Millard J. Dilg 1971-1972 Bill Reed 1972-1973 Fenton Alley 1973-1974 Bob Burrus 1974-1976 Connor Lam 1976-1977 Sid Pruitt 1977-1978 Lou Hillman 1978-1979 David Harris 1979-1980 Mack Jameson 1980-1981 Mike Davis 1981-1982 Buddy Hall 1982-1983 Mike McKinney 1983-1984 Gary Heithecker 1984-1985 Bruce MacElvaine 1985-1986 Bob Strickland 1986-1987 Bob Thomton 1987-1988 Robert Strong 1988-1989 Clydene Johnson 1989-1990 Walt Milner 1990-1991 Ken Johnson 1991-1992 Roy Stewart 1992-1993 Sonny Rhodes 1993-1994 Dr. E.A. Sigler, Jr. 1994-1995 Kathee Livengood 1995-1996 Mike Brown 1996-1997 Wanda Blagg 1997-1998 Neva Frymire 1998-1999 Eric Edson 1999-2000 Bob Hamilton 2000-2001 Phil Cloud 2001-2002 Aaron Compton 2002-2003 Sue Franks 2003-2004 Ronny Nordling 2004-2005 Martin Thompson 2005-2006 Ron Stacy 2006-2007 Mike Lease 2007-2008 Keith Temple 2008 Kristine Amador 2009 Tom Kormondy 2010 Louie Sullins 2011 Angela Mitcham 2012 Doug Lawson 2013 Perry Leonard 2014 C.W. Higgins 2015 Paul Slechta 2016 Steve Haley 2017 Joseph Szymaszek 2018 Theresa Mason 2019 Steve Brown 2020 - LeAnn Brown 2021- Phil Cunningham

The 2022 “SPIRIT OF GRAPEVINE” calendar is here with 52 more weeks of opportunity! Every calendar has a three digit number on the back (from 000 up to 999). If your calendar’s number matches the number drawn on the Monday evening Texas Lottery Pick 3 Drawing, you win the CASE OF WINE that is displayed on that day! Buy yours for $100.00 from the Chamber Office or Online!

121 Community Church Joe Sanchez- Executive Pastor 2701 Ira E Woods Ave Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 488-1213 joe.sanchez@121cc.com www.121cc.com

Churches

2248 Magazine Clint Reese- Owner/Editor-in-Chief PO Box 1685 Aledo, TX 76008 (817) 938-7822 Clint.2248magazine@gmail.com www.2248magazine.com

Marketing & Related Services

280 Fitness Christie Abercrombie- Owner 280 Commerce Street, Ste 130 Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 912-1532 christie@280sports.com www.280fitness.com

Weight Loss and Wellness Services

2GR Equity Isaac Gregory 342 S. Main St. Ste 200 Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 501-1125 isaac@2grequity.com www.2grequity.com

Financial Services

360 West Magazine Lindsey Corder- Sales & Marketing Director 1612 Summit Ave, Ste 150 Fort Worth, TX 76102 (817) 632-8100 ext 1103 lindsey@360westmagazine.com www.360westmagazine.com/

Advertising - Sales

5-Star Laundry Dan Spano- Senior Director of Operations 1501 Gaylord Trail Grapevine, TX 76051 (312) 446-2279 Dans@fivesl.com www.fivesl.com/

Dry Cleaners & Laundry Services

6 Stones Teresa Grady- Chief Operations Officer 209 N Industrial Blvd. Suite 241 Bedford, TX 76021 (817) 868-7400 tgrady@6stones.org www.6stones.org/

Nonprofit Organizations 84 Lumber Lonnie Howell- Commercial Sales 3147 Jim Christal Rd. Denton, TX 76207 (469) 867-8935 lonnie.howell@84lumber.biz www.84lumber.com

Construction, Remodeling & Specialty Services

89.7 WAY-FM Tim Dukes- General Manager 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 1500 Plano, TX 75075 (214) 353-9293 tdukes@wayfm.com www.wayfm.com

Radio Stations

A Changing Season CarolAnne Crossan- Owner Flower Mound, TX 75022 (469) 628-7447 carolanne@achangingseason.com www.achangingseason.com

Senior Move Managers

A Prompt Computer Service, Inc. Rick Boggs- Owner 500 Dove Creek Place Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 421-8647 rboggs@apcstexas.com www.apcsTexas.com

Information Technology Services

A Touch of Paris Dominique Johnson 202 W. Wall St. Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 689-3882 dominiquejohnson3@hotmail.com www.studiodgalleron.com

Art Galleries, Dealers & Consultants

A.I. Sprinklers Israel Solis- Owner 2600 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste 120 Box 151 Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 888-2876 aisprinklers@yahoo.com www.aisprinklers.com

Landscaping Services, Garden Centers & Nurseries

A.J.’s on Main A.J. Gillinger- Owner 651 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 488-6112 ajgillinger@mac.com www.ajsonmaintx.com

Restaurants Aalpha Windows Justin Madison- Owner 1944 Lantana Ln Irving, TX 75063 (469) 442-9008 justinmdsn@gmail.com

Window Cleaning

Abba Home Improvement Lance Webber- President 1801 B Industrial Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 (972) 948-1038 lance@abbahip.com www.abbahip.com

Home Improvement, Repair & Maintenance Services

ABBA Professional LLC Leon Leal Grapevine, TX 76051 (214) 536-0004 leon@abbaprofessional.com

Construction, Remodeling & Specialty Services

Abba Staffing & Consulting, Inc. Leon Leal- Owner 910 Collier St., #205 Fort Worth, TX 76102 (682) 316-3516 leon@abbaprofessional.com www.abbaprofessional.com

Employment & Staffing Services

ABGI/Advanced Business Graphics, Inc Kris Sorokwasz- President 4205 Lakeside Pkwy., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051 (972) 471-3740 Kris@abgi.com www.abgi.com

Printing, Copy, & Graphic Design

Able Results Virtual Bookkeeping Susan Duarte- Owner 3225 N Grapevine Mills Blvd., Apt 3112 Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 200-7650 susan@ableresultsllc.com www.ableresultsllc.com

Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax Preparation Services

Above & Beyond Business Coaching Mark Steele- Owner 8305 Caballo Dr. North Richland Hills, TX 76182 (561) 951-1620 msteele6@gmail.com www. aboveandbeyondbusinesscoaching. com

Consulting Services AC & Heat Solutions LLC Rob Summerlin- Manager 950 E State Hwy 114, Ste 160 Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 421-4190 rob@acandheatsolutions.com www.acandheatsolutions.com

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration

Access Destination Services Patty Phelps- Vice President of Global Sales 8888 Govenors Row Dallas, TX 75247 (214) 350-6282 patty.phelps@accessdmc.com www.accessdmc.com

Event and Entertainment Productions

Accommodated Learning Academy Jenny Helten- Director 860 Mustang Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 421-2955 www.alagrapevine.com

Schools-Private

Accurate Foundation Repair Denise Coble- Administrative Assistant 5001 Sun Valley Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76119 (817) 561-9339 denisec@steelpiers.com www.steelpiers.com

Construction, Remodeling & Specialty Services

Ackermann Law Firm Timothy G. Ackermann- Attorney at Law 1701 W. Northwest Hwy. Ste. 100 Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 305-0690 tim@ackermannlaw.com www.ackermannlaw.com

Attorneys & Legal Services

Adams, Lynch & Loftin, P.C. Cory Hartsfield- Shareholder 3950 Highway 360 Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 552-7742 ch@all-lawfirm.com www.all-lawfirm.com

Attorneys & Legal Services

Advance Auto Parts Carlos Valdez- Commercial Sales Manager 603 W. Euless Blvd. Euless, TX 76040 (817) 510-7018 carlos.valdez@advance-auto.com www.advanceautoparts.com

Automobile Equipment & Supplies