Program of Work 2017

PROGRAM OF WORK & MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT

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CHAMBER PROGRAMS

COMMITTEES

AND EVENTS

AMPT - Young Professionals 3rd Monday, 11:30 a.m., Cowboys Golf Club AMPT (Advancing Modern Professionals for Tomorrow) is the Grapevine Chamber’s Young Professionals group, designed for Chamber members age 21-39 seeking to advance their careers through networking and professional development. Additional social and volunteer opportunities scheduled throughout the year.

Grapevine Children’s Alliance 4th Tuesday, 8 a.m. @ Chamber Office The Grapevine Children’s Alliance, focusing on children’s health, education and welfare, is a consortium of Chamber member businesses that provide products or services for children (through age 18). The purpose of the group is to develop a network of service providers and create joint promotion opportunities.

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

Business Insight Series One Friday a Month, 8 a.m.

This series is designed for individual employees, managers or business owners who are interested in improving or developing their overall leadership skills.

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.

Economic Development Partnership Meeting 4th Wednesday, 8 a.m. @ Grapevine City Hall 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.

New Member Breakfast 1st Wednesday, Alternating Months, 8 a.m.

Each New Member Breakfast offers new members of the Chamber the opportunity to receive an overview of the mission and goals of the organization from current members, while also providing a time for one-on-one networking with fellow new members.

Senior Services Alliance 2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m. @ Chamber Office The Senior Services Alliance is a consortium of Chamber member businesses that provide products / services for senior adults, offering them the ability to develop a network of service providers for their clients and joint promotional opportunities.

Grapevine Chamber Golf Classic 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

Women’s Division

Grapevine Casino Night August The Grapevine Chamber’s Past Chairmen’s $40 Women’s Division Dues Council hosts this annual fund raising event, a casual evening of casino style games, food and The Women’s Division of the Grapevine fun.

Chamber was formed in 1965 with the purpose of fostering the spirit of cultural and commercial Leadership Grapevine progress among the women of Grapevine, August - May to encourage goodwill and fellowship and to $500 members/$600 non-members enable them to cooperate with the Chamber An innovative leadership development program in the advancement of the civic, industrial, by the Chamber and City of Grapevine, commercial and educational interest of the City Leadership Grapevine offers citizens and of Grapevine. community leaders the opportunity to learn about municipal government, economic development, Women’s Division Programs: opportunities, transportation, health • School Supplies - Collection and cultural and safety, and much more. distribution of school supplies to GICSD families in need • Christmas Spirit - Program benefitting FOUNDATION Grapevine Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)3 senior adults and the disabled in Grapevine The non-profit organization with the purpose of Women’s Division Events: funds to the benefit of assisting with • Monthly Luncheon - 3rd Tuesday, 11:45 raising charitable, educational and other activities a.m. in our community.

• Great Taste of Grapevine (Spring) programs benefiting from this • Elves on the Run 5K & Fun Run (Winter) Current include the Grapevine Chamber of * Volunteer Opportunity organization Commerce Women’s Division Christmas Spirit and School Supply activities, Entrepreneurial Legislative Council The Chamber will review policy or legislation Programs and Leadership Grapevine. considered by local, state or national governments Learn more at impacting our business community and find www.GrapevineChamberFoundation.org ways to secure a positive business environment. www.GrapevineChamberWomensDiv.com

Business Over Coffee 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8 a.m.

Business After Hours Mixers This morning networking group has a time Twice a Month, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one These networking events serve to introduce networking.

Chamber members to the host organization, while providing an opportunity to build a Business Builders network of local contacts. Please RSVP in nd 2 & 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. advance if you plan to attend, and be sure to This lunch networking group has a time bring business cards! for spotlight speakers, as well as one-on-one

NETWORKING EVENTS

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Chamber Goals Stewardship - Prosperity

JOB FAIRS

Grapevine Job Fair April - Focusing on entry-level jobs www.GrapevineJobFair.com NTX Regional Job Fair October - Focusing on mid-level & up jobs 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.

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 • Share news from your company or organization 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.

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.

Procurement Fair The annual Procurement Fair connects large businesses and corporations in need of goods and services from small to medium sized businesses.

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 Promote business that adds value to our community

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

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

Values

Grapevine Parade of Lights With the the MemberPlus App, on iPhone, 1st Thursday in December, 7 p.m. and Android devices, the Grapevine Chamber Historic Downtown Grapevine The Chamber hosts the Annual Grapevine is mobile: • Business Directory Parade of Lights with Grapevine-Colleyville • Hot Deals ISD, supporting the City of Grapevine’s • Event Calendar Christmas Capital of Texas® campaign.

• Event Registration Grapevine Chamber Legislative Resource www.GrapevineChamber.org click on “Government” The Grapevine Chamber supports grassroot efforts to let the voice of our business community be heard by elected officials. Check this page for business issues you can TAKE ACTION on.

Excellence, Innovation, Integrity & Community

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAMBER STAFF

Chairman Joe Szymaszek Grapevine Mills

Chairman Elect Theresa Mason MIG Real Estate

Marti Pevehouse Director of Membership Development

Immediate Past Chairman Paul Slechta Panda Embroidery

Treasurer Nathaniel Neal NJ Graphic Design, Inc.

Natalie Thompson-Garner Manager of Membership Services

VC-Business Partnerships LeAnn Brown Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC

CEO RaDonna Hessel Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Michael Miori Director of Business Development

Gary Levine Hilton DFW Lakes Hotel and Conference Center

Darla Denton Devin Designs Florist

Mary Jo Tellin Director of Program Development

George Grubbs III Grubbs Infiniti Grapevine

John Hood Manhattan Construction Company

Ponce Duran Director of Marketing and Communications

Susie Howell Frost

Alan Kunst Sloan & Williams Winery

Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 200 Vine Street Grapevine, Texas 76051

Kevin McNamara Wise Guys Pizzeria

Matt McPhail LegacyTexas

Travis Parker First Financial Bank, N.A.

Tracy Southers-Parker WordPlay Public Relations & Marketing

Bruce Whitlock Whitlock Cleaning Services

Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine City Manager

Phone: (817) 481-1522

Ex-Officio

Dr. Robin Ryan Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Superintendent

CONTACT US

Ex-Officio

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

Steve Newton Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine President Ex-Officio

Amanda Calongne State Representative Giovanni Capriglione Chief of Staff Ex-Officio

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