NETWORKING EVENTS

Senior Services Alliance 2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center

Senior Service Alliance is a network of chamber businesses and organizations who provide products and services to seniors. This group represents trustworthy resources for this growing sector of our community.

$40 Women’s Division Dues

Since 1965, the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber has focused on fostering the spirit of charitable giving and economic development among the women of the Grapevine area. They aim to enable everyone to contribute to the advancement of the civic, business, and educational interests in the community.

Women’s Division Programs:

• School Supplies - Collection and distribution of school supplies to GCISD families in need

• Christmas Spirit - Collection and distribution to senior adults and disabled people in Grapevine

Women’s Division Events:

• Monthly Luncheon - 2nd Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.@ Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center

• Great Taste of Grapevine (Spring)

• Elves on the Run 5K & Fun Run (Winter)

* Volunteer Opportunity

This Council will review legislation considered by local, state, or national governments impacting our businesses and if deemed appropriate will ask the Board to be involved through resolutions, letters or action.

This annual event honors deserving businesses and individuals who have provided leadership and support for the Chamber, as well as the City of Grapevine.

With morning and afternoon tee times, the annual tournament offers a number of sponsorship opportunities for business marketing, as well as networking opportunities for your business.

* Volunteer Opportunity

The Grapevine Chamber’s Past Chairmen’s Council hosts this annual fund raising event, a casual evening of casino style games, food and fun.

Leadership Grapevine August - May $700 members/$800 non-members

An innovative leadership development program that offers citizens and community leaders the opportunity to learn about municipal government, economic development, cultural opportunities, transportation, health and safety, and much more.

Grapevine United Charities is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the purpose of raising funds to the benefit of assisting with charitable, educational and other activities in our community. Current programs benefiting from this organization include Leadership Grapevine Alumni Association & KL Scholarship Fund for adult women. Learn more at www.GrapevineUnitedCharities.org

Monthly, Various Dates & Locations, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

These networking events serve to introduce an opportunity to build a network of local contacts.

Business Over

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

Blankenship Business Center

This morning networking group has a time for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one networking.

2nd Monday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Blankenship Business Center

Learn the best practices of how to network while networking.

Business Builders 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano

Join this group of business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to connect with like minded individuals while having a delicious lunch.

Grapevine Job Fair - April www.GrapevineJobFair.com

NTX Regional Job Fair- September www.NTXRegionalJobFair.com

In partnership with local groups and organizations, the Grapevine Chamber hosts two job fairs each year to support the growing hiring needs of our local business community. With many of the Metroplex’s largest employers in Grapevine, these job fairs offer a great opportunity for Chamber members to find their next great employee and connect with the community.

Login to the Chamber website to:

• Register and pay for events

• Post job openings to the Chamber’s online job board & Promote Hot Deals to boost your business’ promotions

• Share community events on the Chamber’s online calendar

• Pay invoices quickly and easily online

• Use of Chamber Boardroom and discounted rental of Blankenship Business Center

FREE Basic Listing in online directory:

• Description of business

• Keywords for search

• Links to Social Media

• Hours of operation

• Driving directions $180 Enhanced Listing in online directory:

• Business logo and photo slideshow

• Embedded YouTube video player

• Expanded business description

• Additional keywords for search

• Bulleted highlights content area

• Logo, website link and short description in search results

3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

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.

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.

The Chamber hosts a Concession Trailer and Beer Booth each year at these major City of Grapevine events, providing a means of networking and advertising for members, while raising funds for the Chamber’s initiatives.

* Volunteer Opportunity

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center

The Chamber’s Ambassadors are the welcoming arm of the Chamber, with members promoting their business by participating in ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and volunteering at various events.

Free with the MemberPlus App, on iPhone, and Android devices, the Grapevine Chamber is mobile:

• Business Directory

• Hot Deals

• Event Calendar

• Event Registration

The Chamber hosts the Annual Grapevine Parade of Lights, along with GCISD, to help support the City of Grapevine’s Christmas Capital of Texas® campaign.

Designed around the needs of our Members and Committees, you can host your own workshops, meetings, network opportunities and more at very competitive rates. To book your event, contact Robyn@grapevinechamber.org or 817-481-1522.

To collaborate, communicate, connect & 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