June 2010 - Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
June, 2010
Business Matters
02-03
04-05
06-07
08-09
Chamber
Committees
Leadership Class
Women’s Division
XLV Get Drafted
New Members
Constant Contact
New Committees
Ground Floor
Renewing
Members
Awards
10-11
Ribbon Cuttings
Calendar
Leading Grapevine into the Cyber-Marketing Future
In 2010 the buzz words in
the marketing and computer
worlds are all about “Social
Media”. While many in the
Generation X culture may
think that is talking about
media journalists following
around the latest celebrities,
those businesses that use this
new medium have found great
benefits. Businesses, who are
not using the technology
available, are missing out on
advertising opportunities and
at times, losing customers
due to negative “twitter” and
“blog” postings.
At the June luncheon, we
will get an opportunity to
learn about the Social Media
age, and will find ways to
catch up and surpass their
competitors in this modern
marketing cyber-world!
J.R. Atkins is a Social Media
Speaker, Strategist and Sales
2.0 Consultant. As a speaker,
J.R. is noted for “taking the
mystery out of Social Media”
and speaking in terms that
“even a CEO can understand.”
He is best known for working
with Company Leaders, Sales
Professionals and Marketing
Managers on how Social Media
Networks can make a positive
impact on their organization.
As a Sales 2.0 consultant, J.R.
works with business leaders to
understand the shift in selling
that is occurring as more
consumers and businesses
turn to the internet for
information before engaging
in the sales process. How
has selling changed? How do
the metrics for sales need to
change? Using inbound and
outbound marketing, J.R. can
implement plans to increase
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What the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Can Do For You
If you asked one hundred
different Chamber members what
they got out of the Chamber, you
would most likely get a wide
variety of answers. For some it
is purely a way to spend their
marketing dollars wisely. Where
else can you spend $250 for a full
year’s worth of advertising in a
community referral guide and on
a website.
For others, it is a way to
network face to face. Whether that
networking is to sell a product
or service, everyone likes to do
business with someone they know.
Luncheons, mixers, committees
and events are a great way to
do that. For others, networking
may be a way to meet new
people and to develop a strong
list of contacts – fellow leaders
in the business community who
can answer questions, provide
guidance, lend a hand or provide
direction in a challenging business
environment.
Some corporations find the
Chamber of Commerce is an
organization of businesses who
can support legislative efforts, or
can serve as a means of getting the
word out on issues that impact our
businesses daily. It is an avenue to
meet the elected officials in the
city, county, state and nation who
set the policies we must work by.
The Chamber is also a way for
corporations to learn about what
products and services are offered
in their own back yard, which can
save them time and money.
For newcomers to the
community, the Chamber is the
fast track to becoming involved in
the community and to integrate in
a shorter period of time. And still
to others, the Chamber is a way
of working along side others in
the business community to help
build a stronger community for
today, as well as for our children’s
future.
Whether you or your company
invest in the Chamber for one
of these reasons, or one of many
others, I want to personally
thank you for being involved
in the Grapevine Chamber.
Whether it is through your time,
money or talents, each of you
are a part of the success that is
the Grapevine Chamber. Your
continued involvement will help
build our Chamber’s foundation
and continue to elevate this
community and region as a
premier destination for businesses
and families for years to come!
Louie Sullins
Chairman,
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kristine Amador Munaretto
Kristine A. Amador, CPA
Jack Bateman
Great Wolf Lodge
Lavon Bolech
Ambassadors
Dottie DiiBon
Runway Theatre
Gary Farina
Farina’s Winery & Cafe
C.W. Higgins
Classic Chevrolet
Warren Hummer
Attorney
Tom Kormondy
INC-BLOT
Doug Lawson
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
Carolyn Lease
Box Insurance Agency
Perry Leonard
Blagg Tire
Angela Mitcham
Gaylord Texan
Jane Richards
Cowboys Golf Club
Duff O’Dell
Premier Bank Texas
Shelly Ruddick
Bank of the West
Shonda Schaefer
GRACE
Paul Slechta
Panda Embroidery
Jan Smith
Women’s Division Chair
Scott Summers
Cork It! Fine Wines, Spirits & Bistro
Louie Sullins
Merrill Lynch
EXECUTIVE BOARD LIST:
Louie Sullins............. Chairman
Angela Mitcham.......Chair-Elect
C.W. Higgins.............. Treasurer
Tom Kormondy........ Immd.Past
Doug Lawson...........................
VC Economic Development
Perry Leonard...........................
VC Civic Development
Shelley Ruddick....VC Programs/
Membership Development
RaDonna Hessel..........President
Ex-Officio:
Bruno Rumbelow... City Manager
P.W. McCallum.......................CVB
Jim Chadwell..................GCISD
Carolyn Sims......Tarrant County
GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
817-481-1522
email: [email protected]
Chamber Committees
The Program of Work for the Grapevine Chamber is designed, scheduled and coordinated by business
members to help them with their business and their fellow members through networking, education and
cooperation. Take time to review YOUR Chamber’s activities and determine how they might work for you.
Networking in Grapevine
Building on Your Chamber Investment!
Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary states that the term “Networking” can be a noun or a verb which
is “ the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically: the
cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business”. Two words highlighted in that
definition are information and productive. Those two words are the goals of the Grapevine Chamber of
Commerce Networking Groups.
As the Chamber continues to work with the business members to improve the benefits of their investment,
the Networking Groups are undergoing some changes to meet the needs of the membership. If you know
all of the 850 business members of the Chamber, then these meetings aren’t for you. But, if you want to
take an hour out of your month to get to know other businesses in the community who might be your next
customer or referral, you need to put the following dates on your calendar.
Morning Networking: Noon Networking:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Main Street Bistro and Bakery (Chair - Steve Jenkins)
4th Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chill
(Co-Chairs - Peggy Fermier & Dana McGuffin)
Economic Development Partnership
The next meeting of the Economic Development Partnership will be held on Wednesday, June 23rd
and will continue to be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month for the remainder of 2010. Chamber
of Commerce members take the opportunity monthly to meet with various City officials to learn about
development projects, activities and transportation issues that will impact their businesses.
At the May meeting forty-three Chamber members heard from Economic Development Director Dan
Truex, Director of Department of Development Services Scott Williams, Development Engineering
Construction Manager Scott Dyer, Gayle Hall, Director of Festivals for the CVB, as well as Bob McPherrin
and George Kakos in regards to the area hotels. While the economy is slowly returning to most businesses,
those in attendance were updated on several positive examples of this trend!
All Chamber members are encouraged to take advantage of this unique open door policy afforded to us
by the City and take an hour out of the month to become more informed about the businesses around us.
Chairman Doug Lawson of Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine invites you to get involved in,
informed and excited about Grapevine!
Ambassador Newsletter
The Ambassador Division of the Grapevine Chamber always has some exciting events!!!!
1. See the Grapevine calendar for the month’s ribbon cuttings and please join us as we welcome our new
chamber member businesses.
2. MAIN STREET OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. The Ambassadors Division had various businesses volunteering
for a beer booth at MAIN STREET OUTDOOR ADVENTURE and will be back for Grapefest!!!
3. Learn more about the Ambassadors at the June Chamber luncheon. We will be there to answer your
questions. Join us at our next meeting and get involved as we welcome new members to the Chamber and the
community!!!!
As an Ambassador, you have a great opportunity to meet great people while promoting your business. Come
to our next meeting: Wednesday, June 16th, 5:30 p.m., P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 650 W. Highway 114.
Looking forward to seeing you !!
Lavon Bolech
Ambassador Chair
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Leadership Class of 2009-2010
The Final Chapter
The Leadership Class enjoyed graduation for their
year-long program at the Chamber luncheon in May.
While excited to have completed the program, many
in the class expressed their disappointment that the
year of meeting each month was ending. But, with
the Leadership Alumni getting set to meet again to
begin planning for the 2010-2011 program, those new graduates are now
able to move on to the next level of leadership and involvement.
At graduation, the class voted on their “Valedictorian”, and Charles
Mackres was selected to speak to the luncheon audience on behalf of
Leadership. Charles also presented a gift to Leadership Alumni Chair Jan
Smith for all her work with the program. Jan’s work has been immense in
the last two years, as the program transitioned from a program that was three
hours an evening for twelve consequetive weeks, to a full day program each
month for nine months. In that expansion, the program also added some
Leadership development with the inclusion of the John Maxwell book, “The
21 Irrefutible Laws of Leadership”, as well as developing curriculum that
involved the role that Grapevine plays in the regional economy.
The luncheon audience was also treated to a
performance by class member, Cory Halliburton.
Cory performed a song that he had written about
Grapevine during the year, “Bless the Vines”. It
was a wonderful tribute to the entire Grapevine
community and was enjoyed by all.
The class reviews of the programs attest to the success that Jan, and the
rest of the Leadership Alumni had on building this into an even better
program. If you are a former graduate of Leadership Grapevine, you are
encouraged to come to the posted meetings of the Alumni group and help
plan next year’s program while developing new contacts. If you are interested
in the Leadership Grapevine program, contact the Chamber office to get
your name on the list to receive the application for next years program. The
program is limited to twenty-five (25) participants, so it is imperative that
your application be returned to the Chamber as soon as possible.
Congratulations to the Graduates and the Class of 2009 - 2010
Leadership Grapevine!!
Richelle Aston ........................................................ Qualtrust Credit Union
Jill Bass ............................................. Baylor Regional Medical Center-Plano
Lavon Bolech .......................................................................Keller Williams
Rick Bracy . ...................................................... Grapevine-Colleyville I.S.D.
Mary Beth Burlet................................ Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
Amanda Calongne..........................Office of Congressman Kenny Marchant
Elaine Capers ..................................................................... Rapid Refill Ink
Steve Haley........................Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
Cory Halliburton.............................. Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.
Eileen Hinson .................................................................. City of Grapevine
Sharon Kircher ................................................................. Bank of the West
Rebecca Lyon ......................... Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
Charles Mackres............................................. Hewlett Packard Corporation
Debi Meek . ............................................................. Bermuda Gold & Silver
Marti Pevehouse..................................... Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Tim Powell . ................................................................Allied Waste Services
Steffanie Rackliff...............................................................Trinity Industries
Joe Sanchez . ......................................................... 121 Community Church
Vicki Taliaferro ........................Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Marilyn Thomas.................................................................Verizon Wireless
Micah Thurlow.............................................................PanTech Design Ltd.
Jenny Tucker . .........................................................Jennifer Tucker Designs
Kristi Zan .........................................................................................GRACE
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From Jan Smith, 2010 President
of the Women’s Division.............
This past month, the Women’s Division honored four Grapevine
gentlemen who have consistently supported Women’s Division
projects and programs by being very hands-on with various
resources. They have been our heroes by championing the cause
for fundraising efforts, providing pick-up trucks and labor, storage
space for projects, meeting space, and volunteering at our events, just
to name a few. The gentlemen honored include Ron Stacy, Marcus
Wayland, and representing the Grapevine Ambucs David Buhr and
Tracy Huneycutt. Thank you gentleman for caring so much about the
community and giving your personal time to support the success of
the Women’s Division and the Chamber.
The Women’s Division “Bling Team” proudly walked the track in
support of Grapevine’s 2nd annual Relay for Life. Special thanks to
Shonda Schaefer, who served as Captain of the team, and everyone who
supported the walkers and the “blinky ring” sales raising more than
$2K for the cause! Congrats to Kathee Livengood who coordinated the
Grapevine Relay for the City and Duff O’Dell who coordinated all the
teams. It was a very rewarding, memorable evening in Grapevine as we
came together as a community and raised $100K+ for the cause.
On Friday, May 21st, the Women’s Division “Beer Babes” were in
charge of selling beer in all the beer booths at the Main Street Days
Festival. What a fun and memorable weekend to showcase our Chamber
and our City! Thanks to all the Chamber members who volunteered to
help us in the booths promoting another successful event!
The Women’s Division Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, June 15th,
will host a Vendor Fair for Women’s Division members to showcase
their businesses and network with colleagues. RSVP required:
[email protected].
Information about the Women’s Division, luncheon meetings and
membership applications are available at the Chamber office or on
the Chamber website at www.grapevinechamber-womensdiv.com.
Jan Smith
President,
Grapevine Community Night with
the Grand Prairie AirHogs
Support your community! Help show the first
class community support and pride that only
Grapevine has - gather, network and have
tons of fun at an AirHogs baseball game!
Thirsty Thursday June 3
Gates open at 6pm Game starts at 7:05pm
It’s your date Grapevine! Get great exposure for
businesses, have an employee’s night out, network and
have a night of affordable, fun, quality entertainment!
For only $175, your company will receive:
•20 tickets all seated together
•A group/company welcome over the PA, twice
during the evening
•A group/company welcome on the Video Board
•A listed welcome that can be found inserted into
your evening’s program
•An info booth/table set up for your company on
the main stadium concourse!
Make Grapevine Community Night a HIT! Join the FUN!
Show your community support! Thursday, June 3
For more info, and to join the Grapevine Community Night
with the AirHogs, please call Andrew Seymour:
972-504-9383 or email: [email protected]
Look forward to having you with us!
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How Do I Get Drafted For The XIV Volunteer Program?
Review ROUNDS 1-7 of the XLV Volunteer Draft, read the
volunteer details below, then go to the SuperBowl website and click
on: “GET DRAFTED”.
Round 1 - Volunteer Type: During Round 1, you must select your
preferred volunteer type. You only get to choose once, so pick
wisely. Choose from: Airport Greeters, Hotel Welcome Desks, NFL
Experience, Office Operations, or Transportation.
Round 2 - Profile Data: During Round 2, you must fill out all profile
data. All required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). All volunteers
are required to input this data and will undergo a background
check.
Round 3 -
Terms & Conditions: During Round 3, you should review
and initial all terms and conditions outlined in the volunteer waiver.
Round 4 -
Shift Assignments: During Round 4, select your preferred
shift assignment. Review the dates, times and locations closely! All
volunteers are asked to select at least two (2) shifts. Most shifts are
four hours.
Round 5 - Itinerary: During Round 5, review your itinerary. Select
“complete registration”.
Round 6 - Confirmation: During Round 6, your registration will be
processed. Confirm the information is correct and select “complete
registration” one last time!
Round 7 -
Final Itinerary: During Round 7, a copy of your Final
Itinerary will be emailed directly to your email account.
What Types Of Volunteer Opportunities Are There?
• NFL Expereince Volunteers: Volunteers will assist with the
management and supervision of interactive football games and
displays. Volunteers will communicate NFLX information and greet
guests, run the interactive games and assist the NFL with any on-site
needs. Volunteers will choose from high- or low-intensity activities,
so there is something for everyone.
• Airport Greeters: Volunteers will provide a sunny welcome
and helping hand at DFW International Airport and Love Field
during game week. Volunteers will also communicate game, event,
transportation and hospitality information to visitors, plus distribute
approved Host Committee publications.
• Hotel Welcome Desks: Volunteers will provide a friendly and
helping hand at select local hotels during game week. Volunteers
will also communicate game, event, transportation and hospitality
information to visitors, plus distribute approved Host Committee
publications.
• Transportation: Volunteers will direct guests to appropriate
shuttles and check credentials as NFL guests load into pre- and postgame shuttles.
• Office Operations: Volunteers will perform general office duties
(i.e. answering phones, faxing, copying, data entry, etc.). They will
also assist with uniform distribution at Volunteer Headquarters.
Do I have to attend training?
All volunteers will be required to attend one training session specific to
their volunteer type. Volunteer training sessions will be scheduled on a
variety of days and at different times. Training details will be released in the
Fall and registered volunteers will be notified via e-mail communication.
Is there an age requirement?
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age by November 2010.
A valid drivers license or state identification may be used as proof
of age. Volunteers must agree to a background check required by
the NFL. Volunteer opportunities will be provided on an equal basis
without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability.
How many shifts do I have to work?
Volunteers must be available to work a minimum of two 4-hour
shifts for the volunteer assignment they choose (NFLX, Airport,
Hotels, Transportation, Office Operations). Additional Volunteer
opportunities offered do not count towards the 4-hour requirement.
Volunteers are permitted to volunteer for back-to-back shifts.
If I volunteer, is there a chance that I will get Super Bowl tickets?
There are NO Super Bowl tickets available to volunteers. Volunteers
will also not be given the opportunity to get autographs from or take
pictures with NFL players.
Can I volunteer to work inside the stadium during Super Bowl XLV?
On game day, the NFL will not place any volunteers inside of
Cowboys Stadium.
Can I bring family members or friends with me to my shift?
No family members or friends are allowed to accompany volunteers while
they are on duty, unless they also scheduled to volunteer at that time.
How do I get involved with SLANT 45?
For more information about SLANT 45 go to www.slant45.org. Other
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
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New Members
Life Enrichment Center
Primerica
Louder Learn
The Queen of Declutter
John Klauss
120 N. Dooley, #B
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 705-5314
Construction, Remodeling
& Specialty Services
Scott Electric
Mary Simon
2800 E. State Hwy. 114, #130
Trophy Club, TX 76262
(817) 490-9841
Medical Facilities
Frank Roberson
212 E. Texas St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 488-2462
Counseling Services
Call A Ride of Southlake
Grapevine Drug Mart
Capture Photobooth
Norvell Moss
1115 W. Northwest Hwy., #H
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 481-5780
Pharmacies
Steven A. Early, P.C.
Kitty Johnson
420 N. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 251-9090
Salons
Richard McCauley
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 798-4022
Transportation Services
Stephanie Tettleton
965 Fall Creek
Grapevine, TX 76051
(214) 235-8302
Photobooth Rentals
Steven A. Early, Atty.
5850 Colleyville Blvd., #110
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 605-8880
Attorneys & Legal Services
Tina Ferguson Agency
The Hampton Salon & Spa
IntegraCare Holdings, Inc./
IntegraCare Hospice
Debbie Moore
2559 SW Grapevine Pkwy.,
#300
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 310-4999
Home Health Services
Tina Ferguson
Grapevine, TX 76051
Lee Financial Group
(817) 797-2068
Insurance & Related Services James T. Lee
1426 Brazos Ln.
First Choice Power
Lewisville, TX 75077
Josh D. Coleman
225 E. John Carpenter Frwy., (972) 754-9064
Financial Services
#1600
Irving, TX 75062
(469) 484-8651
Utility Companies
& Related Services
Andrew Louder
Grapevine, TX 76051
(214) 808-5882
Computer Education Services
Mary Kay Inc.
Faith P. Tennyson
1245 S. Pine St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 999-0451
Personal & Business Services
Med Care Medical Supply
of North Texas, Inc.
Michelle Scott
1809 Stratton Green
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 948-3915
Contractors
Mobility HealthCare
Brenda Jones
5314 Bransford Rd.
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 908-1245
Assisted Living Facility/
Alzheimers & Dementia
Lorinda Mitchell
Watauga, TX 76148
(817) 235-1896
Skin Care & Cosmetics
Silver Ridge Assisted Living
Jon Van Winkle
1005 Hwy. 16 South
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-9797
Medical Equipment
& Supplies
Bo Brown
211 S. Stemmons Frwy., #F
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 434-1700
Medical Equipment
& Supplies
North Texas Basements
& Concrete
Jim Striegel The Real Estate
Conn./Coldwell Banker RES
Trophy Concrete Works
TrueMedicine, P.A.
Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski
& Zuber, P.C.
Cory D. Halliburton
3030 Matlock Rd., #201
Arlington, TX 76015
(817) 795-5046
Attorneys & Legal Services
Your Construction Source
Roy Lange, Jill McIntire
2113 Greenbriar Dr., #E
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 488-8091
Construction, Remodeling
& Specialty Services
Jim Streigel
1000 Texan Trail, #105
Grapevine, TX 76051
(972) 899-0634
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Sara Holbrook
P.O. Box 162435
Fort Worth, TX 76161
(817) 233-9244
Contractors
Must Be Present to Win
Drawing Still Growing!!!
Again, those in attendance at the May luncheon want to thank
Andy Dillion of CMR Construction and Roofing Company, for
NOT attending, because his name was drawn for the “Must Be
Present to Win” drawing. Since he was not there, the $800 was
placed back into the bowl, and the June 2010 luncheon drawing
will be for $850! This amount will continue to grow monthly
until someone’s name is drawn who is in attendance. All
Chamber member names are in the drawing which is sponsored
by the Baylor Regional Medical Center at
Grapevine and they hope you are able to
“catch” the drawing each month!
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Carolyn Ezell
5751 Kroger Dr., #101
Keller, TX 76244
(254) 423-6920
Financial Services
Auto • Home • Life • Business
• Workers Compensation
Samuel Farhat
Insurance Agent
Farhat Insurance Agency
1280 S. Main Street, Suite 104
Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-424-3773
Fax: 817-424-3443
E-Mail: [email protected]
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A Couple Of New Committees Are
Being Formed, And You Are Invited
To Take Part Of The Ground Floor…
Research has been underway for bringing a Procurement Conference
to Grapevine. Think of this as a reverse trade show. Large businesses
have booths that are manned by their Procurement officers. Local
businesses who provide any products or services are then invited to
come and visit the booths and ask “How do I do business with you?”
Another aspect of this event will be the inclusion of seminars that
provide information on what large companies are looking for when it
comes to those product or service providers. If you would like to get
involved in putting together this new event to benefit our membership,
please contact the Chamber office at 817-481-1522 or email: klawlor@
grapevinechamber.org to be added to the initial committee. Meetings
will be posted via email to those who sign up.
Another concept being considered is a “Young Professionals
Development Council”. The idea will be to bring together young
professionals in the Grapevine Chamber with corporate business
leaders who will offer their perspective on what is needed in today’s
market place for advancement. With a global economy and a high
unemployment rate, young professionals will be able to talk directly to
corporate leaders and decision makers. As we all need to help develop
the leadership of the future, you are invited to contact the Chamber
office and sign up to help plan and implement this program. If you are
a young professional (18 - 35) or know of one in your company that
you would recommend to be a part of this, contact the Chamber office
as well at 817-481-1522 or email: [email protected].
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Hill School
South Colleyvine Ranch
Jim Leatherwood
520 S. Main, #103
(817) 251-4996
To Our Renewing Members
121 Community Church
Joe Sanchez
840 Mustang Dr.
(817) 488-1213
A Place for Mom
Michelle Appling
5801 Highland Hills
(817) 251-1333
DPS Teck
Hogan Medical For Your Family
Edd’s Towing
Kamino International
Transport, Inc.
Jim Carroll
755 Port America Pl., #315
(817) 251-2521
Lance & Rhonda Hight
708-B Katy Rd.
(817) 431-4569
Advanced Rehab Trust
Home Health
Edward Jones Investments/
Wanda J. Cox, AAMS
Alliance Foot & Ankle Specialists
Ethicus Hospital Grapevine
Kimberly Pardi & Ron Tester
815 N. Elm
(940) 206-0759
Mariann Nichols
& Richard A. Nichols, DPM
1600 Lancaster Dr., #102
(817) 481-4000
Armstrong Investments, Inc.
Gail Schneider
8101 Shelton Dr.
(817) 303-2814
The Back Porch Grill & Tavern
Kim Newton & Rachel McGallian
210 N. Main St.
(817) 251-8434
Bank of the West, Grapevine
Cynthia Aranda
& Stacy MacLure
4100 William D. Tate Ave.
(817) 399-9400
Barron Company
Louis Barron
2075 Ottinger Rd.
(682) 521-0556
Wanda J. Cox & Robyn Scott
1100 S. Main St., #102
(817) 488-2733
Becca LaRue
4201 William D. Tate Ave.
(817) 288-1333
Five M Management Company
Thad McDonnell
1125 S. Ball St., #104
(817) 488-3033
Fox Rental
Dana Fox-Bernard
1300 W. Northwest Hwy.
(817) 481-7581
Genesis Cleaning Solutions
Jean C. Tomlin
2206 Thistlewood Ct.
(817) 658-7929
German Deli.com
Inga Bowyer & Gina Green
5100 Hwy. 121
(817) 354-8101
Grapevine Health Care Associates
Karen Armstrong
1651 W. Northwest Hwy.
(817) 488-6025
Carlos Bazaldua,
Dorothy Newton,
& Gina Ross-Burch
2020 W. Hwy. 114, #200
(817) 416-7214
Community Coffee
Grapevine Mills
Bealls Department Store
Sherry Szafranski
1140 Inwood Rd.
(682) 557-7653
Crown Trophy
Greg & Lisa Duggan
1288 W. Main St., #207
(972) 219-4677
DeRoth, Inc.
John Rothenberger
P.O. Box 210033
(817) 355-5080
Kathy Edwards
& Greg Owens
204 N. Dooley St.
(817) 416-1130
Peggy Weaver
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.
(972) 724-4900
Grubbs Infiniti
George Grubbs
1661 W. Airport Frwy.
(817) 318-1200
Heard It Through The
Grapevine Audiology, PC
Tara Wheeler
2200 Pool Rd., #102
(817) 488-1637
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Chad A. Hogan
1280 S. Main St., #100
(817) 310-0898
Philip Dugan
2710 Regency Dr., #200
(214) 204-4600
Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra
Deborah Hawkins
3501 N. MacArthur, #950
(972) 252-4800
Marinas International
John Swick
P.O. Box 580
(817) 481-4549
MetLife Home Loans
Mark Goodwin
1560 E. Southlake Blvd., #100
(817) 329-4879
Mustang Ridge
at Grapevine Ranch
Jayne Tessmer
3601 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.
(972) 906-1919
Omni American Bank
Nancy Schneider
1616 W. Northwest Hwy.
(817) 481-2000
Park Place Lexus
of Grapevine
Gary Venner
901 Hwy. 114 E.
& Minters Chapel Rd.
(817) 416-3153
Garry L. Quinn, PC, CPA
Garry L. Quinn
230 N. Park Blvd., #102
(817) 481-5535
Razors Edge International, Inc.
Joe R. Wilkinson
8409 Park Brook Ct.
(817) 788-9641
SendOutCards
Estee Hammer
& James Littlepage
P.O. Box 1141
(817) 800-9212
Steve Ellis
P.O. Box 1593
(817) 707-1844
Frank & Sherry Potter
2300 Pool Rd.
(817) 421-0220
Southern Painting
Dale Altenhofen
1701 W. Northwest Hwy.
(817) 932-2825
Stone Bridge Oaks
Luxury Townhomes
Carol Ann Eldridge
4601 Euless-Grapevine Rd.
(940) 270-8387
Sunrise Construction
& Roofing
Alan Holder
4817 Trail Hollow Dr.
(817) 424-3974
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Brenda Whitley
1600 Hospital Pkwy.
(817) 848-4000
Thai Riverside Restaurant
Kajornsri Chainant
2100 W. Northwest Hwy., #210
(817) 424-3765
Valley View Productions
Stan Maddox
213 E. Northwest Hwy.
(817) 481-1968
The Vineyards Campground
Joe Moore
1501 N. Dooley St.
(817) 329-8993
WHAM Productions
Chris & Robin Smith
3522 Quail Crest St.
(214) 701-4965
Whataburger Inc. #751
Shelby Randolph
2000 Hwy. 26
(972) 724-6236
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sales results in this new sales environment.
J.R. began speaking publicly in 1994 and on social media
in March of 2009. He holds an MBA from The University
of Phoenix, Dallas Campus and a BBA from Texas A&M
University. J.R. is an ASA certified sailing instructor and avid
reader, as well as a musician.
Married to Stacey Groom Atkins, J.R. has a son, Coleman,
who is a sophomore at Centennial High School in Frisco, TX.
The luncheon will be Thursday, June 10th, at the Grapevine
Convention Center. Cost is $20 with reservations made on
or before Tuesday, June 8th and $25 if reservations are made
after or if you are invoiced. All reservations are to be paid
unless they are cancelled prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday
before the luncheon. The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m. Chamber members are welcome to bring door
prizes to market your business products or services. Also,
remember the Must Be Present to Win drawing is up to
$850.00 and sponsored this year by Baylor Regional Medical
Center at Grapevine.
And The Awards
Keep Coming….
Congratulations to our friends at Blagg Tire & Service,
Their Irving location, Rick’s Car Kare, won the Small
Business of the Year at the Irving Chamber Annual Awards
Banquet. Distinguishing the Irving business community as a
special place through their spirit of giving, perseverance and
willingness to go the extra mile, the Chamber’s 2010 Annual
Awards recipients are a most deserving group. Congratulations
to all of these individuals and organizations!
Value Place Hotel Trophy
Club Wins Coveted 2010
Award over 163 Properties
in US - April 30, 2010
Cleaner and Safer are two of Value Place Hotel’s core principles
and Value Place Trophy Club took top honors over 163 Value
Place properties operating throughout the US at the 2010 Annual
Value Place Conference held in Atlanta this week taking home the
brands highest award, the 2010 Clean and Safe Award.
Value Place cleans to a level of detail that goes above and beyond
the standards of most hotels. After every move-out Value Place
shampoos the carpet, washes the shower curtain and launders the
bedspread. The award is based on top accumulative QAR (Quality
Assurance Review) scores for cleanliness and safety throughout
the Value Place franchise.
Quanah Hospitality Partners, LP owns and operates the Value
Place Trophy Club property plus six other Value Place locations
located in Forest Hill, Fossil Creek, Rockwall, El Paso, Albuquerque
and Jacksonville, Florida.
Quanah’s Value Place properties are newly constructed from the
ground up and are electronically locked 24/7. Featuring at least
sixteen cameras and a very well lit parking lot, they keep your safety
in and out of the building in mind. Value Place employees live onsite in the buildings to uphold our rigorous safety standards.
“We are honored to receive this award and are very proud of
our property management team led by Earl Loveday” states
Kirk Harrell Vice President at Quanah. We have proven that this
product works well in this or any economy. People don’t stay at
Value Place for a night; they stay at Value Place by the week and
longer”.
Looking for a hotel? Trying to rent an apartment? Waiting for
your house to close? Whether you’re on vacation, on a long term
construction job, relocating or you just need affordable short-term
housing, Value Place offers an Affordable - Clean - Safer - Simple Flexible housing solution.
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Ribbon Cuttings
Grapevine
Chamber of
Commerce
GOLD SPONSORS
• 121 Community Church
• Bank of the West
• BDunn & Company
• City of Grapevine
• Gaylord Texan Resort &
Convention Center
• Verizon
SILVER SPONSORS
• Allied Waste Services
• Baylor Regional Medical
Center at Grapevine
• Hilton DFW Lakes Executive
Conference Center
Dallas Business Finance Corp.
Charles McElrath
400 S. Zang Blvd., #1210, Dallas
214-948-7800
BRONZE SPONSORS
Mary Kay
Shape Shifters
Watauga, TX 76148
817-235-1896
6230 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville
817-442-4040
Lorinda Mitchell
Lisa Heath
Hollinger, Stephens
& Baade, PLLC
Matt Baade
611 S. Main St., #400, Grapevine
817-416-4883
Select Physical Therapy
Batteries Plus
Linda Power
• Kristine Amador, CPA
• Blagg Tire & Service
• The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park
• First Financial Bank, NA
• Grapevine Mills
• Grubbs Infiniti
• LegacyTexas Bank
• Northgate Constructors
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
• Oncor Electric Delivery
• Stacy Furniture
• The T
• Wells Fargo Bank Grapevine Main
• Wright Development Co., Inc
Jeff & Felicia Lambeth
1217 Ira E. Woods Ave Grapevine
817-481-8585
2757 E. Southlake Blvd. Southlake
817-488-6880
Logos in Motion
Lee Jones
363 Parkvillage Ave. Fairview, TX
888-EZ2-CADZ
Nase Care
Rachelle Hearrell
1235 S. Main St., #250, Grapevine
817-778-4600
Pura Vida Nails & Spa, LLC
Heidi & Scott Sligar
909 S. Main St., #107, Grapevine
817-416-2800
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Grapevine
Economic
Development
Can
Help You…
If you are looking to permanently move your business or
office to Grapevine or you need assistance in helping to
relocate your business, Dan Truex, Grapevine Economic
Development Specialist, can help you find the perfect
office, building or site to suit your needs. You can reach
Dan by calling 817-410-3153 or email:
[email protected]
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
June, 2010
June Activities
MONDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
1
7:30 a.m.
Networking Meeting
@ Main Street
Bistro & Bakery
5:30 p.m.
Spark Plug
@ Stacy Furniture
6
13
20
7
8:00 a.m.
Membership Development
Meeting @ Chamber
Noon
Women’s Division Board Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours Mixer
@ The Library Bar & Grill
8
14
15
7:30 a.m.
Networking Meeting
@ Main Street
Bistro & Bakery
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Women’s Division Luncheon
at Stacy Furniture
21
22
4:00 p.m.
Board
of Director’s
Meeting
27
28
29
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
2
3
98:00 a.m.
10
16
17
Booking
Toward Success,
RSVP Req’d, $20
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Senior
Services Alliance
@ Chamber
5:30 p.m.
Grand
Re-Opening
Ribbon
Cutting for
Graceful
Buys
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
4
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chamber Luncheon
@ Grapevine Convention Center
Sponsor: Bank of the West, Grapevine
Program: JR Atkins-Social Media
Caterer: Tastefully Yours Catering
5:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting for Village on the Creek
5
11
18
12
19
5:30 p.m.
Ambassadors
Meeting @ P.F.
Chang’s China
Bistro
23
8:00 a.m.
Economic
Development
Meeting
@ City Hall
24
11:30 a.m.
Networking
Meeting @ Chill
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Business After Hours
Mixer @ BB & Luigi’s
Vineyard Steakhouse
25
26
30
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
200 Vine Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
Mission Statement:
“to promote business
that adds value to our community”
PRESORTED
STANDARD US
POSTAGE
PAID
GRAPEVINE, TX
PERMIT NO 6
Or Current Resident