2022 Grapevine Chamber Program of Work

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Grapevine Young Professionals 1st Thursday Luncheons, 11:45 a.m.

4th Tuesday Happy Hours, 5:00 p.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center The Grapevine Chamber’s Young Professionals group is designed for Chamber members ages 21-39 seeking to advance their careers through networking and professional development.

Additional social and volunteer opportunities scheduled throughout the year.

Economic Development Partnership Meeting

4th Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center This monthly meeting is a partnership between Chamber member businesses and the City of Grapevine to promote the area for new business, business expansion and retention, as well as to address concerns of local businesses. At each meeting a different guest speaker shares about an upcoming project or a topic of community interest.

Membership Luncheon

3rd Thursday, 11:30 a.m. @ Grapevine Convention Center Each Membership Luncheon is designed to provide 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” cash drawing at the end of each luncheon.

Senior Services Alliance

2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center

Community Awards Banquet January

This annual event honors deserving businesses The Senior Services Alliance is a consortium and individuals who have provided leadership and of Chamber member businesses that provide support for the Chamber, as well as the City of products / services for senior adults, offering Grapevine. them the ability to develop a network of service providers for their clients and joint promotional Grapevine Chamber Golf Tournament opportunities.

Women’s Division

$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. We 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 the disabled in Grapevine Women’s Division Events: • Monthly Luncheon - 2nd Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.@ Gary & Cynthia Blankenship Business Center

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October 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

Grapevine Casino Night August

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 $650 members/$750 non-members

Great Taste of Grapevine (Spring) An innovative leadership development program Elves on the Run 5K & Fun Run (Winter) that offers citizens and community leaders the * Volunteer Opportunity opportunity to learn about municipal government, economic development, cultural opportunities, Legislative Advisory Council This Council will review legislation considered by transportation, health and safety, and much more. local, state, or national governments impacting our New Member Breakfast businesses and if deemed appropriate will ask the Grapevine United Charities 1st Wednesday, Quarterly, 8 a.m.

Board to be involved through resolutions, letters Grapevine United Charities is a 501(c)3 non-profit Each New Member Breakfast offers new members or action. organization with the purpose of raising funds to of the Chamber the opportunity to receive the benefit of assisting with charitable, educational an overview of the mission and goals of the and other activities in our community. Current organization from current members, while also programs benefiting from this organization include providing a time for one-on-one networking with Leadership Grapevine Alumni Association & KL fellow new members.

Scholarship Fund for adult women. Learn more at

By Invitation Only

www.GrapevineUnitedCharities.org

NETWORKING EVENTS

Business After Hours Mixers

The Network

Business Over Coffee

Business Builders

Various dates Monthly, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Venture X- Grapevine 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.

Bob’s Steak & Chop House Learn the best practices of how to network while networking.

4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano This lunch networking group has a time for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one networking.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Chamber Goals

Stewardship - Prosperity

JOB FAIRS

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.

Main Street Fest & GrapeFest

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

Grapevine Parade of Lights

CHAMBER BENEFITS 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

Ambassadors 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

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

1st Thursday in December The Chamber hosts the Annual Grapevine Parade Gary & Cynthia Blankenship of Lights, along with GCISD, to help support the Business Center 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 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 To 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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAMBER STAFF

Chair Trudy Cresswell Grapevine Mills, A Simon Company

Chair - Elect Kosse Maykus Maykus Custom Homes

Immediate Past Chair Phil Cunningham What A Shine! Enterprises

Treasurer Kelly Schwartz Clean Crafted Kelly, Scout & Cellar Wines

VC-Business Partnerships Sue Wykes The Wykes Group/ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

RaDonna Hessel CEO & Board of Directors Secretary

Ish Arebalos Coca Cola

Paul Coury Coury Hospitality

Michael Miori Vice President of Operations

Robyn Aguinaga Director of Marketing & Programs

John Adkins Director of Events

Robert Sanchez Retention Coordinator Vicki Dale Nerds to Go

Darla Denton Devin Designs Florist RaDonna Hessel Grapevine Chamber CEO

Thomas Egan Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Ana Erwin Community Impact Newspaper

John Hood Suffolk Construction

Jon Powell Hop & Sting Brewing Co.

Jared Richardson Sewell BMW of Grapevine

Joseph Stanyer Texas Gun Experience

CONTACT US Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 200 Vine Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051 Phone: (817) 481-1522 Email: info@GrapevineChamber.org Website: www.GrapevineChamber.org

Mike Ward Classic Chevrolet

Amanda Calongne State Representative Giovanni Capriglione Chief of Staff

Paul W. McCallum Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Ex-Officio

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Sharon McCloskey Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, VP Customer Experience

Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine City Manager

Dr. Robin Ryan Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Superintendent

Naman Mahajan Baylor Regional Medical Center - Grapevine

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CEO

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