Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter November, 2020
Business Matters TOGETHER WE CAN FINISH 2020 STRONG!
Mission:
To say that being your Chamber Chairman in 2020 has The mission of the been interestGrapevine Chamber ing in every of Commerce is to way would be an understatement...that said, promote business that adds value to our thank God we are in a community that does what Grapecommunity. vine does - stand strong with each other!
Members know of people we can sell a calendar to. Besides the calendar fundraiser, please consider participating with YOUR Chamber in other ways - by attending networking groups and our socially spaced in person luncheons. I want to extend a big thank you to our October speaker, Senator Jane Nelson, who had a positive and uplifting message - sorely needed in this Along these lines, as Chair of pandemic era/election cycle. YOUR Chamber of Commerce, I want to encourage you to Your Chamber has been not The vision of the help us finish 2020 STRONG only a local, but a regional Grapevine Chamber by supporting our main fun- leader in this strange year of draiser of the year - The Spirit COVID-19 restrictions -- helpis a progressive business organization of Grapevine Wine Calen- ing members and non-memdar. You can support this ef- bers alike navigate governthat brings relevant fort by buying a calendar (or ment monies and grants as and essential more than - GREAT gifts for well as sharing ways to keep opportunities for friends and family who are our businesses open. If there wine lovers!), help sell calen- are any questions you have or our investors and community to grow dars or letting Staff or Board ways that we can help you,
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Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community
please reach out and let us know. I also want to encourage you as you look to end 2020 to take the time to stop in local shops and restaurants to support your neighbors. If you need a break, think about spending one night (or a weekend) at a local hotel to let someone else clean your room! Whether they are on Main Street or at the Mall, around Hall Johnson or along 114 – our retail, restaurants and hotels need you now more than ever! This year, we all need the be “thankful” for each other, and show it. It is my honor to serve as your Chamber Chairman as your Chamber Board and Staff work to help us all FINISH 2020 STRONG! Chairman of the Board, LeAnn Brown
Grapevine Community Award Nominations NOW OPEN! If you know an individual or business worthy of a Grapevine Community Award, we would encourage you to nominate them! Nominees for the Don Ramey Community Spirit, Ted Willhoite Legacy Award, D.E. Box Citizen of the Year and Women’s Division Woman of the Year are sought from the entire community.
You can download the Nomination Form from the Grapevine Chamber website: www.grapevinechamber.org. Nominations must be turned in to the Chamber Office by December 20th or emailed to info@grapevinechamber.org.
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D. E. Box Citizen of the Year:
D.E. Box opened Tarrant County State Bank in 1919 when he moved to Grapevine. The bank eventually became First National Bank of Grapevine. In addition to serving thirty-three years as President and Chairman of the Board of the Bank, Mr. Box was Continued on page 2
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