December, 2015
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities 5 Star Accredidation Ribbon Cuttings
Mission: The mission of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is to promote business that adds value to our community.
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Vision: The vision of the Grapevine Chamber is a progressive business organization that brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper.
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Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community
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Board of Directors Community Awards Business News
06-07
New Members Luncheon Introductions
08-09
Renewing Menbers
10-11
Women’s Division December Calendar
Rocky Gribble & “The Woods”
to Perform Holiday Show at December Luncheon The Grapevine Chamber is proud to have legendary Grapevine musician Rocky Gribble & “The Woods” perform at the December Membership Luncheon, sponsored by Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine and catered by the Library Bar & Grill at Residence Inn. The luncheon will be Thursday, December 10, at 11:30 a.m., at the Grapevine Convention Center, and donations of food, clothing and toys will be collected on behalf of GRACE. The son of a West Texas cotton
farmer, Rocky Gribble’s musical roots began when he first picked up his dad’s guitar at the age of thirteen. Before he turned fourteen, Rocky was making weekly television appearances on a country music show in Lubbock, Texas. His high school years in Post, Texas were dotted with awards recognizing his talents on the guitar. A Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Southern Nazarene University in 1974 would soon follow as Rocky embarked on a career in his first love. His abilities on the electric lead guitar, acoustic rhythm guitar, nylon string classical guitar, five string banjo and mandolin keep him busy contributing to the music of countless singers and songwriters.
Make plans to attend the luncheon at the Grapevine Convention Center, located at 1209 S. Main St. (at the corner of Vine St. & Municipal Way). The cost is $25 with a reservation by 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, or $40 after that date. There is a $5 fee for invoicing, and all reservations not canceled by 1 p.m. the Wednesday of the luncheon will be billed. Please note that the late registration and walk-in fee has been increased to $40, and please register early! Reservations can be made by contacting the Grapevine Chamber at (817) 481-1522, emailing info@grapevinechamber. org or visiting the Chamber website’s Events Page.
Looking Back and Moving Forward! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and is ready to make the final push to the end of 2015. It’s hard to focus on work when you’re in the middle of Grapevine - the Christmas Capital of Texas. There are over 1,400 events taking place
in Grapevine during this holiday season. Check out the events at www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com/ Christmas. It has truly been an honor to serve as the Chairman of your 5-Star Accredited Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. I would first like to thank the staff of the Grapevine Chamber - RaDonna,
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Marti, Michael, William, Mary Jo, and Natalie - who do an amazing job day in and day out to make our Chamber one of the best. Whether your company uses the Chamber to market events, promote products or services, increase networking, or solve business issues – the Grapevine Continued on page 3
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