January 2010 - Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
January, 2010
Business Matters
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02-03
04-05
06-07
08-09
Chamber
Committees
Community
Awards
Sponsorship
Opportunities
New Members
Renewing
Members
Booking Towards
Success
10-11
The President’s
Article
Ribbon Cuttings
January Luncheon with Susan Combs
Thursday, January 14th will be
the first luncheon for the 2010
year of the Grapevine Chamber of
Commerce. To begin the year in a
phenominal fashion, the Chamber is
proud to host Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs as our special guest speaker. The luncheon
will be held at the Grapevine
Convention Center, beginning at
11:30a.m. and will conclude by
1:00p.m. The luncheon cost is $20
with advanced registration or $25
at the door or invoiced.
Susan Combs was elected Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts in
November 2006 and immediately
set an innovative course of action
to transform state government
and prepare Texas for the future
beginning her first day in office
on Jan. 1, 2007.
As Comptroller, Combs is the
state’s chief financial officer.
She manages the state’s treasury
operations, monitors Texas’ fiscal
health, guides legislative decision
makers by estimating state
revenues and ensures state taxes
are collected fairly and efficiently
to fund vital programs and
services for the people of Texas.
But her focus does not end there.
With a belief that government
must be fully accountable to
the people it serves, Combs has
spearheaded unprecedented efforts
to give taxpayers a transparent
look at how their dollars are
spent. She posted the expenses
of the Comptroller’s office online
her third day on the job and
took transparency in government
spending to new heights by
launching the Where the Money
Goes Web site. Considered a
model by many other states and
open government advocates,
the site features a virtual check
register that gives the public
online access to detailed and upto-date expenditure information
for all state entities.
In addition to shining a light on
expenditures, Combs introduced
Open Book Texas, a set of
initiatives aimed at improving
government accounting accuracy,
spending and transparency. These
initiatives will introduce more
uniformity in Texas government
accounting to spotlight possible
spending inefficiencies, make
Texas government a better shopper
and encourage accountability
and transparency. By leading the
charge with transparency, she’s
now helping local governments
open their books and identify
ways to spend smarter.
Combs is committed to efficient
government. Under her leadership, the Comptroller’s office
implemented a sweeping range
of business process improvements projected to save nearly
$8 million by the end of 2009
to reinvest in meeting increased
demand for services. Combs also
directs a comprehensive study of
ways to make Texas government
data more cohesive, standardized
and efficient. Furthermore, by
purchasing goods and services
through state-negotiated contracts,
the Comptroller has realized savings
and cost avoidances totaling at
least $28 million and representing
more than 8 percent of state spending for certain goods and services.
Under Combs’ direction, the
Comptroller’s office has set a standard of excellence and efficiency in
customer service. Direct customer
feedback guides improvements at
every level, from an ongoing effort
to simplify forms and publications
to the award-winning redesign of
the agency’s Web site to ensure
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Your 2010 Chairman of the Board
Louie Sullins
is a Wealth
Management Advisor and has been
with Merrill Lynch 5 years. In this
role, Louie manages and coordinates
a team covering all facets of his clients’
wealth, including accumulation,
retirement, estate planning, and
business financial services.
Louie is no stranger to financial
strategies, having spent 5 years
trading commodity futures, which
taught him the importance of risk
management. Passionate about
clients financial well being, Louie
provides services through in-depth
financial solutions process which
takes into account the clients goals,
risk tolerance, and current economic
conditions.
Louie earned his Bachelor of
Science from Texas A&M, where he
was a member of the Corps of Cadets.
His involvement, past and present,
includes Texas A&M Foundation,
Texas A&M Alumni, Boys and Girls
Club, Upward Basketball, serving as
President of the Grapevine AMBUCS
and now the 2010 Chairman of the
Grapevine Chamber.
Louie is a native of Texas and has
been married to Julie for 10 years
they are proud parents of two girls
Avery and Reese (due February).
Louie trial runs and mountain bikes
throughout the year for training
adventure races.
GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kristine Amador
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
Otto Moore
Cowboys Golf Club
Duff O’Dell
Premier Bank Texas
Shelly Ruddick
Bank of West
Shonda Schaefer
GRACE
Paul Slechta
Panda Embroidery
Jan Smith
Women’s Division Chair
Scott Summers
Tastings
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: info@GrapevineChamber.org
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 Groups
Tuesday Chair - Steve Jenkins, Asset Preservation Group
Thursday Chair - Marti Pevehouse (interim)
The Grapevine Chamber is fortunate to have two very active Networking Groups. The Tuesday group
meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at Grapevine Diner, 3105 Ira
E Woods #102. The Thursday Networking Group has changed and is now meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the
4th Thursday of the month at Chill. Both groups provide 30 second commercials for attendees, as well as
encourage one on one networking.
Business Solutions
Members Providing Answers
The Business Solutions Committee meets from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the 4th Thursday of the month presenting a variety of topics and facilitators. Their goal is to discuss solutons for their business issues. This
committee is open to all Chamber members, so put it on your calendar and plan to not only hear some new
ideas, but to add a few of your own. If you would like to offer to particpate as a facillitator to the committee
for a specific topic, you must participate in the committee!
Senior
Services Alliance
For those businesses, who specifically provide services to adult seniors in the Grapevine Chamber
area, this committee is for you.The idea is to bring those businesses together to learn what is being
offered, and to develop ways to promote and expand their services. They will meet on the second
Wednesday of each month, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Chamber.
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division
Happy New Year Everyone! The Women’s Division had a very busy December as we celebrated the
“Spirit of Christmas” with more than 100 area seniors. Thanks to all of you who contributed to the
success of the project by selecting a snow flake from the giving trees we provided and for the gracious
gifts you purchased to provide Christmas for the seniors. The smiles and hugs are precious and lasting
memories for everyone.
We celebrated the success of 2009 at the annual Holiday Charity Ball held the first week of December.
Special thanks to Box Insurance Agency and their entire team who served as the “Presenting” sponsors
for this year’s Ball. Congratulations to Jane Chevier, named Woman of the Year for her outstanding
leadership and volunteerism throughout the community. Additionally, save the date, the 2010 Holiday
Charity Ball will be Saturday, December 4, 2010!
I am very excited about the opportunities ahead for the Chamber and the Women’s Division in
2010. Our fiscal year begins in January and it’s time to renew memberships at the Women’s Division
Membership Social on Tuesday, January 19th, 11:30, Stacy’s Community Room. Along with the Women’s
Division 2010 Board and the entire amazing membership of women, we pledge to continue our efforts
of seeking ways to promote business opportunities in Grapevine and to assist those in need in our
community. Together we make Grapevine a great place to live and work for everyone!
Jan Smith
President, Women’s Division Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
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Community Awards
Saturday, January 22nd the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
will host the Community and Chamber awards event celebrating
those individuals and businesses who used their time, money and
support to make Grapevine a better place to live, work and play.
Community Awards Chair Carolyn Lease and her committee have
planned a wonderful evening of music, food and recognizing a
“New Generation”. The new venue for this year’s event will be the
new Great Wolf Lodge Convention Center, which is behind the
hotel with easy parking. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber office
for $55 per person or a table of eight (8) for $400.
The Chamber has been soliciting nominees for the awards.
The 2008 winners included:
D.E. Box Citizen of the Year................................ Sandra Kay Tate
Business Hall of Fame..................................................Fox Rental
Member of the Year.......................................................... Verizon
Don Ramey Community Spirit Award...... Pam & Lee Roy McCain
Ted Willhoite Legacy Award...............................Clydene Johnson
Chairman’s Choice................................................. Barbara Tipton
Star Achiever of the Year.........................................Chris Hudgins
There will also be recognition for the 2009 Board of Directors
led by Chairman, Tom Kormondy. The audience will recognize
several Board members who have served the Chamber members
and whose terms ended on December 31, 2009. Those Board
members include:
Barbara Walker................................................................. Verizon
Kathee Livengood..............................................Women’s Division
Candice Letica...................................................Women’s Division
Kathy Sells...............................................................Ambassadors
Kathy O’Day.........................................................Hopkins Group
Rick Lawlis.................................................................... Linklogix
Every year, there are many, many people who volunteer their
time and come together to make great things happen. This annual
event is the opportunity to thank just a few of those special people
and to spend an evening celebrating their accomplishments for
the past year, or many years for our community. Contact the
Chamber at 817-481-1522 to make your reservations or email:
Klawlor@GrapevineChamber.org today.
Must Be Present to Win
Drawing Still Growing!!!
Again, those in attendance at the November luncheon want to thank
Judy Gill from Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, for NOT
attending, because her name was drawn for the “Must Be Present to
Win” drawing. Since she was not there, the $550 was placed back into
the bowl, and the January 2010 luncheon drawing will be for $600! 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 Grand Prairie Air Hogs Baseball Team, and
they hope you are able to “catch”
the drawing each month!
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2010 Sponsorship Opportunities
The first January of a new decade is a great time to review your companies marketing plan for 2010 and consider ways to market your
business through some of the sponsorship opportunties in the Grapevine Chamber. Dollar for dollar – there is not a less expensive way to reach
a targeted market of local businesses.
Gold Sponsor - $4,000.00
* (2) 4-man teams & flag sponsor for
Annual Golf Tournament
* (1) Luncheon Sponsorship
* (1) Table of eight at Annual Awards Banquet
* (2) Monthly Luncheon Reservations
* (1) Leadership Grapevine Participant - as event occurs
* Listed Sponsor for all Chamber events
Silver Sponsor - $2,750.00
* (1) 4-man team for Annual Golf Tournament
* (1) Table of eight at Annual Awards Banquet
* (2) Monthly Luncheon Reservations
* (1) Leadership Grapevine Participant
* Listed Sponsor for all Chamber events
Bronze Sponsor - $1,850.00
* (1) 4-man team for Annual Golf Tournament
* (4) Tickets Annual Awards Banquet
* (1) Monthly Luncheon Reservation
* Listed Sponsor for all Chamber events
Annual Awards Sponsorships
(January)
* Presenting Sponsor - $2,500.00........... Listed on Invitation, Program, Newsletter and all media advertising
* Award Sponsor - $500.00....................................................... D.E. Box Citizen of the Year Award
* Award Sponsor - $500.00.............................................................. Business Hall of Fame Award
* Award Sponsor - $500.00................................................................. Member of the Year Award
* Award Sponsor - $500.00.................................................... Don Ramey Community Spirit Award
* Award Sponsor - $500.00................................................................ Ted Willhoite Legacy Award
* Award Sponsor - $500.00.................................................................. Chairman’s Choice Award
* Award Sponsor - $500.00........................................................... Star Achiever of the Year Award
* Award Sponsor - $500.00............................................................ Ambassador of the Year Award
Golf Classic Sponsorship
(September)
* Title Sponsors - $6,000 (SOLD). ............................. Listing on Golf Brochure, Event Program, Signage
at Event, Newsletter and all Media Advertising
**Sponsorship Benefits include the following:
* Water Sponsor - $1,000 or provide product............................ Listed on Brochure, Program and all Media
• Listed on all Chamber newsletters as a sponsor
• Listed on all Luncheon programs as a sponsor
• Listed on Power Point throughout Luncheon as a sponsor
• Listed on all Event Programs as a sponsor
• Listed on Concession Trailer as a sponsor (trailer
events include Main Street Days & Grapefest,
with a combined attendance of 350,000)
• Listed in Community Directory & Referral
Guide as a sponsor
• Highlighted on Categorical Listing &
Alphabetical Listing as a sponsor
* Photo Sponsor - $1,500 or provide product.................. Listed on Photos, Brochure, Program & Media
•Silver Sponsors ($2,750)
* Volunteer Shirt Sponsor - $500............................................................ Logo on Shirt, Listed on Media
Additional Benefits include:
o Golf Sponsorship
o Extra Luncheon Reservations (2 total)
o Leadership Grapevine Reserved Space
* Hole In One Sponsor - $500 or provide insurance................................. Listed on Media and at Hole
* Registration Sponsor - $1,000............ Listed on Media, Banner if provided and 4 - 6 Representatives to Greet
* Sign Sponsor - $1,000 or provide product. ...........................................Listed on Media & Signage
* Breakfast Sponsor - $1000............................................................................. Listed on Media
* Shirt / Jacket Sponsor - $4,500 or product ...................................... Logo on Shirt, Listed on Media
* Golf Ball Sponsor - $750 or product.......................................... Logo on Golf Balls, Listed on Media
* Beer & Braggin’ Sponsor - $500. ........................................ Recognized at Awards, Listed on Media
or shirts for volunteers w/event logo
* Mulligan Sponsor - $300..................................... Logo/Coupon on Mulligan if desired, Listed on Media
* Cap Sponsor - $1000 or provide product ........................................ Logo on Caps, Listed on Media
•Gold Sponsor ($4,000) Benefits include:
* Goodie Bag Sponsor - $400 or provide product. ................................Logo on Bags, Listed on Media
o Luncheon Sponsorship
o Logo listing on all printed materials
o Leadership Grapevine Reserved Space
o Extra Golf Team (2 total)
o Golf Sponsorship
o Extra Luncheon Reservations (2 total)
o Full Table for Awards event (8 Tickets)
*Different values rather than actual given.
* Raffle Items (Valued over $100)/. .......................................... Recognized at Awards, Listed on Media
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Auction Items (Valued over $250)
* Door Prize Items............................................................... Recognized at Awards, Listed on Media
* Tee Box Sponsor - $200. .................................................. Signage at TeeBox (Reps. can be at hole)
* Teams - $600..................................................................... Foursome, Breakfast, Luncheon, Door Prizes, etc.
2010 Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsorships
* Main Street Days - Concession Trailer/Volunteer Sponsor - $4,000.00, Logo Trailer - 150,000 attendees Volunteer Teams by Company needed for Concession
Trailer (6) & Beer Booths (10 - 20) - Three Hour Shifts
* Grapefest - Concession Trailer / Volunteer Sponsor - $5,000.00, Logo on Trailer - 250,000 attendees Volunteers Teams by Company needed for Concession Trailer
(6) & Beer Booths (10 - 20) - Three Hour Shifts
* Chamber Luncheon Sponsorship - $500.00, Opportunity to Speak, Items allowed on tables, Listed in Newsletter and on Luncheon programs
* Chamber Luncheon Drawing Sponsor - $1,000.00 , Listed in Newsletter, Luncheon Program and Recognized During Drawing
* Business After Hours / Mixer Sponsor - $250.00, Greet Guests at Registration, Listed in Newsletter
* New Member Orientation Breakfast Sponsor - $200 or Provide Breakfast, Listed in Newsletter, .Opportunity to Speak
* Chamber Nights (Spring / Fall) - $2,500, Listed on Invitations, Newsletter and hosts at events held at Stars Center, AirHogs Baseball
* Leadership Grapevine - $5,000.00 (Year Long Program Sponsorship), Listed on applications, Programs, Newsletters, and at All Events / Media (Includes 2 Participants)
* Board Room Sponsor - $200 Per Month, Signage at Chamber, Listed in Newsletter
* Women’s Division - Holiday Charity Ball ($250 - $1000 Sponsorships available) Listing in Programs, Media and at event - Auction Items accepted
* Women’s Division - Taste of Grapevine ($250 - $1000 Sponsorships available)Contact Women’s Division for details
Advertising Opportunities
Newsletter (Monthly)
Full Page 1 time - $500, 3 times - $425, 6 times - $350 (7.5” X 10”)
½ Page Vertical 1 time - $250, 3 times - $225, 6 times - $200 (3.625” X 10”)
½ Page Horizontal 1 time - $250, 3 times - $225, 6 times - $200 (7.5” X 5”)
1/3 Page Horizontal 1 time - $150, 3 times - $125, 6 times - $110 (7.5” X 3”)
1/6 Page Horizontal 1 time - $100, 3 times - $90, 6 times - $80 (3.625” X 3”)
Back Cover 1 time - $500, 3 times - $425, 6 times - $350 (7.5” X 7”)
Advertising rates: Rate charges are for space only. Any required typesetting, additional art or production can be charged extra.
Frequency rates applicable are based on number of equal size unites run within a six month period.
Community Directory / Referral Guide
10,000 Copies Printed (Mailed to Members, Relocation Packets for Businesses & Residents) - Yearly Production
Ad Size
2 Color
Full Color
Ad Size
Full Color
$400
$500
Back Cover
$6,000
1/8 Page
1/4 Page
$600
$800
Inside Front Cover
$3,500
1/2 Page
$1,250
$1,500
Inside Back Cover
$2,500
Full Page
$2,000
$2,500
Additional Category Listing - $75 Per Listing
Map - Printed and Online Interactive
Advertising Size and Rate Information
1/4 Panel 5”w x 2.5”h Free maps $ 598.00
1/2 Panel 5”w x 5”h Free maps $1,196.00
3/4 Panel 5”w x 7.5”h Free maps $1,794.00
Full Panel 5”w x 10”h Free maps $2,392.00
Inside map
Full Panel - Premium panel pricing available upon request -- Premium Such as the back cover and full panel 1st fold
*Additional charge for online advertising
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION / DETAILS, CONTACT THE GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 817-481-1522 OR EMAIL: info@
grapevinechamber.org Prices subject to change, final costs will be distributed to membership at time of solicitation.
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Grapevine
New Members Chamber
of
Grapevine Gopher
o2 Respiratory Medical
Personal & Business Services
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Ann Fournier
Taeho Lee, D. C.
1000 Texan Trail, #120
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 329-6949
i Insurance Group
The Original Pancake House
Connie Young
P.O. Box 394
Grapevine, TX 76099
(817) 789-9207
1-800-Got-Junk?
Andrew Sander
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 406-6729
Trash, Recycling & Removal Services
Chiro & Acupuncture Clinic, Inc.
Chris Landon
1021 S. Main St., #102
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 310-6677
Israel Navarro
500 N. Kimball Ave., #106
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 305-7060
Andre Craig
4343 W. Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 351-2012
Chiropractors
Insurance & Related Services
Restaurants
Raja Chaudhry
Alex Vurpillat
506 N. Loop 12
Irving, TX 75061
(214) 492-1300
DFW New Home Finder
John Hancock Financial
Network
Premier Designs
Independent Distributor
Transportation Services
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Aaron’s Sales & Lease
Easy Transitions
A2Z Limousine/Executive Coach
Amy Anderson
Ken Green
Shane Price
1270 William D. Tate Ave.
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 251-2009
Rental Services
Advocare Independent Advisors
Tracy Zelenok-Oxford
314 Sage Ln.
Euless, TX 76039
(682) 365-9979
Ed Waczak
1281 W. Green Oaks, #117
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 429-4440
Senior Move Managers
Gilliam Insurance Agency/
Farmers Insurance
Carol Jones, Eric Jones
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 481-4903
Chris Gilliam
1101 Cheek Sparger, #125
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-6700
Health, Wellness & Nutrition
Insurance & Related Services
Barron Law Firm
Grace Perspectives Counseling
of Grapevine, LLC
Richard M. Barron
1400 Preston Rd., #400
Plano, TX 75093
(903) 564-3663
Attorneys & Legal Services
Caffey Group, LLC
Cheryl Rutherford, MA, CPC
920 S. Main St., #198
Grapevine, TX 76051
(214) 704-2318
Counseling Services
Karla Merrick
309 W. 7th St., #1300
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 348-9766
Grapevine Colleyville FFA
Oil & Gas Exploration
& Development
Non-Profit Organizations
Dr. Doug Smith
3223 Mustang Dr.
Grapevine, TX 76051
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Michael Patrick Smith
5005 LBJ Frwy., #1300
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 774-0700
Financial Planning & Related Services
Metrocare
Brad Hollatz
1340 Post & Paddock Rd., #300
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 647-0111
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Mirand CS
Brooks Gamble
Taylor Kelly
6211 Colleyville Blvd., #100
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 714-3291
Merchant Services & Credit Card
Processing
Naz Transport
Atif Hashmi
6844 Amberdale Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 366-4411
Transportation Services
Lia Wilson
Corinth, TX 76208
(817) 707-4642
Commerce
GOLD SPONSORS
• 121 Community Church
• Bank of the West
• BDunn & Company
• City of Grapevine
• Gaylord Texan Resort &
Convention Center
• Verizon
SILVER SPONSORS
Staffing Logistics
• Allied Waste Services
• Baylor Regional Medical
Center at Grapevine
• Hilton DFW Lakes Executive
Conference Center
• Qualtrust Credit Union
Employment Services
BRONZE SPONSORS
Jewelry
Jane Booth
2100 S. Great Southwest, #511
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(214) 412-1100
Star Risk Services, Inc.
Maren Friedhoff
250 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 552-6209
Insurance & Related Services
TriVAN Roofing &
Construction, LLC
Tamera M. Gaede
2100 W. Northwest Hwy.,
#114-1036
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 891-7313
Roofing
Trump Network/Your Best
Health
Rene Johnson
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 481-5632
Health, Wellness & Nutrition
• Kristine Amador, CPA
• Bank of Texas
• Blagg Tire & Service
• First Financial Bank, NA
• Grapevine Mills
• Grubbs Infiniti
• LegacyTexas Bank
• Northgate Contractors
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
• Oncor Electric Delivery
• Stacy Furniture
• Structures & Interiors Electric
• The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park
• The T
• Wright Development Co., Inc
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citizens have the fastest access to
the information they need.
Combs also expanded the duties
of the Comptroller’s Local Government Assistance Division to
include economic development
and launched the Texas Ahead
Web site in May 2008 as a onestop portal to give businesses,
global partners and local governments a wealth of economic
development tools and resources.
Key among these is the Texas
EDGE Data Center that puts key
economic development information
at users’ fingertips.
Government Technology magazine named Combs as one of only
three women to 2009 list of the
Top 25 “Doers, Dreamers and
Drivers,” recognizing leaders who
use technology to solve problems, meet evolving expectations
and operate government more
efficiently. In recognizing the
demand for improved services,
Combs’ efforts to reengineer the
Comptroller’s office propelled the
state to analyze expenses and use
electronic tools to offer a transparent
look at government spending.
Texans elected Combs in backto-back elections in 1998 and
2002 to serve as the state’s first
woman Agriculture Commissioner.
She re-engineered the Texas Department of Agriculture for greater efficiency and took on more
responsibility to boost economic
development, ignite revitalization,
promote Texas products through
the GO TEXAN marketing campaign and helped Texas schoolchildren eat healthier by launching one of the nation’s strongest
school nutrition policies.
Combs also served two terms
in the Texas House of Representatives, where she sponsored and
passed the state’s landmark private
property rights legislation and
authored legislation on tort reform
vital to the business community.
After graduating from Vassar
College, Combs worked in international advertising in New York,
in the financial markets on Wall
Street and for the federal government before returning to Texas to
obtain her law degree from the
University of Texas School of Law.
Combs served as an assistant district attorney in Dallas, where her
performance as a tough prosecutor
of child abuse cases earned her
widespread respect.
Combs was born in San Antonio
and has a ranching operation in
Brewster County on the same
ranch owned by her greatgrandfather more than a century
ago. She lives in Austin with her
husband, Joe, and is the proud
mother of three sons.
Now is the time to make your
reservations for the January
Luncheon. You are encouraged
to consider our new opportunity,
the VIP Luncheon Club. It is for
Chamber member businesses to
save some money, some time, and
have a magnetic badge for the luncheon instead of a paper stick on
one! If you would like to pay for
your luncheons in advance, you
will be locking in your lunch cost
at the 2009 pricing. For $190, paid
by January 31st, you will reserve
your luncheon reservation for the
entire year, saving the increase of
$5 a month, plus you will receive
a reminder email prior to the luncheon to confirm your attendance.
If, you can not attend, this reservation
is transferable, so you can send
someone in your place. Nametags
will be displayed on another table,
so you will be able to just pick
your name tag up, check yourself
in, and avoid the registration line.
If you would like to extend this
opportunity, you could purchase a
second VIP Lunch club spot, and
plan to bring a guest each month
to network with you! Contact the
Chamber staff to sign up for the
VIP Lunch Club or for the January
luncheon today!
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Wendy Ezell, CPA
QC Lawn Services, LLC
Tex-Air Delivery, Inc.
Wendy Ezell
2312 Forest Hills Rd.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 481-3784
Jim Quaider
P.O. Box 182041
Arlington TX 76096
(817) 454-8270
Dick Taylor
1061 Texan Tr., #600
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 481-4567
First American Title
Renata Salon & Day Spa
Texas Motor Speedway
To Our Renewing Members
Barbara Kilgore
1201 N. Carroll
Southlake TX 76092
(817) 310-0830
Sherry Jaquess
224 E. College St.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 488-3444
Dan Hanrahan
3601 Hwy. 114
Justin TX 76247
(817) 215-8500
Alpha Energy
Chicken Express of Grapevine
Mark Murray
210 N. Park Blvd., #100
Grapevine, TX 76051
(877) 667-9745
John Tate
828 E. Northwest Hwy.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 488-0889
First Baptist Church Grapevine
The Ridge at Timberline
Tivoli Wines
Mike Mowery
301 E. Texas St.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 488-8573
Felecia Allen
2400 Timberline Dr. (Office)
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 421-6565
Kate Smith, Kevin Smith
62 Main St., #110
Colleyville TX 76034
(817) 581-9463
Beads on the Vine
Colonial Village at Grapevine
Alice Bryant
314 S. Main St.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 416-7272
Rhonda Sims
2300 Grayson Dr. (Office)
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 481-1142
Foot and Ankle Associates
of North Texas
SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE
Verde Riverwalk
Elias Pope
102 Hwy. 114 E.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 329-1900
Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza
Covenant Church of Colleyville
Zephi Velarde
3800 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.
(Office)
Grapevine TX 76051
(972) 956-8022
Megan Waters
1713 Crossroads
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 481-1117
Mike Hayes
Ricky Texada
3508 Glade Rd.
Colleyville TX 76034
(817) 354-5757
The Gatts Group
Cowboys Golf Club
Grapevine Cardiology
Braum’s Ice Cream
& Dairy Stores
Rafael Ramirez
1300 S. Main St.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 481-5951
Jane Richards, Otto Moore
1600 Fairway Dr.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 481-7277
Century 21 Worldwide/
Bunny Eklund
Embassy Suites Outdoor World
Bunny Eklund
1727 Keller Pkwy.
Keller TX 76248
(817) 379-3111
Jeff Fuller
2401 Bass Pro Dr.
Grapevine TX 76051
(972) 724-2600
Chesapeake Energy
Corporation
Eye Consultants of Texas, PA
Mercedes Bolen, Leah King
100 Energy Way
Fort Worth TX 76102
(817) 502-5000
Phillips Kirk Labor, Jan Littleton
1643 Lancaster Dr., #305
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 410-2030
Marybeth Crane
2421 Ira E. Woods Ave., #100
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 416-6155
LuAnn Chapman Jason Gatts
625 W. College St., #100
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 410-9977
Dr. Kevin Theleman
1643 Lancaster Dr., #203
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 329-7670
Gypsy Warehouse
Cindy Young
603 S. Main St., #304
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 410-4636
Wayne B. O’Daniel, CPA
Wayne O’Daniel
920 S. Main St., #150
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 481-2803
SignaPay Direct
Villeroy & Boch
Nancy Drexler
105 Decker Court
Irving TX 75062
(800) 944-1399
Shelley Grant
234 State St.
Southlake TX 76092
(817) 310-3341
Snelling Staffing Services
Westwood Group Development
Jill Noss
4055 Valley View Ln., #700
Dallas TX 75244
(972) 778-1237
Gary Hazlewood
1000 Texan Trail, #200
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 442-0000
Super 8 Hotel-Grapevine
Wildwood Creek Apts.
Michelle Fuentes
250 E. Hwy. 114 at Main St.
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 329-7222
Pam Norman
820 E. Dove Loop Rd. (Office)
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 424-4212
Taylor Brothers of Texas
James Bedal
421 W. Hudgins
Grapevine TX 76051
(817) 416-8157
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banners
ads
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8 l JANUARY 2 0 1 0 www.grapevinechamber.org
Booking Towards
Success for 2010
In 2009 the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
partnered with the City of Grapevine to provide an
opportunity for those in the business community and
city department heads to participate in an Executive
Book Briefing every other month. A book synopsis
is provided by Randy Mayeux, which enables those
attending to discuss the ideas and transferable concepts
of a book in an intelligent and usable way. For each
synopsis, Randy provides a selection of significant
quotes taken directly from the book, and an outline of
useful ideas from the book. Listening to Randy present
a book synopsis is not quite as good as reading the
book for yourself, but it’s close. Randy has provided
such presentations monthly for the last eleven years, to
both business and non-profit audiences. The synopsis
presentation is followed by a facilitated discussion of the
implications and transferable principles for your own
unique setting. This discussion is led by Ron Holifield
of Strategic Government Resouces.
For 2010, the following dates have been scheduled
for this opportunity for book readers who don’t have
time to read, or those who don’t like to read to review
current popular and not-so-popular books and ideas. At
each synopsis, a continental breakfast is provided and
the group meets from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the
Bessie Mitchell House, 411 Ball Street. The cost is $20
per session, and must be paid in advance. If you would
like to get on the list of attendees, contact the Chamber
at 817-481-1522.
Booking Towards Success dates for 2010: February 10,
April 14, June 9, August 11, October 13 and December 8.
Save The Date
Feb. 17, 2010
Northeast Tarrant County
Transportation Summit
Mobility for the 21st Century
Featured Speaker:
William Meadows
Commissioner - Texas Transportation Commission
An Overview of Major Transportation Issues and Solutions for
Improving Mobility and Reducing Congestion in Northeast
Tarrant County - How will this affect your business, commute,
and lifestyle.
Overview of Major Transportation Projects in NETC
• DFW Connector
• North Tarrant Express
• I-35 W/820 Interchange
• I-35 W North
• Local Projects
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 South Main Street - Grapevine, Texas 76051
February 17, 2010 - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Invitation and details to follow soon!
Tarrant County, Precinct 3
For further information, please contact
Tarrant County Commissioner
Gary Fickes at 817-581-3600
www.grapevinechamber.org JANUARY 2 0 1 0 l 9
The President’s Article
The first year and a half of my
tenure serving as the President of
the Grapevine Chamber has been
very full and rewarding. While
there were many challenges in
2009, by working with the Board,
as well as active chamber members
our committee’s activies has been
rewarding. In 2010 there will not
be as many changes to our overall
program, but instead the efforts will
be on continuing to improve the benefits of our committees,
events and networking opportunities for the many businesses
who invest in their chamber.
One of the few changes will be to the Economic Development
Partnership meeting, which besides a name change, will now
be meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. ALL CHAMBER
MEMBERS are not only invited to attend this informational
opportunity, but are encouraged to attend. There are very
few other cities who are as open with providing information
to Chamber businesses on not only the businesses coming
into the community, but the road work, planning & zoning
issues as well as details on city wide activities and events. The
meeting is one hour, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and held
in the briefing room on the second floor of city hall. There
will still be a guest invited to provide specifics on various
development projects, roadways and other topics of interest
to the businesses in Grapevine.
Another change for 2010 will be the Thursday Networking
group will now be meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Chill. This restaurant
is located at the intersection of Main Street and Dallas road.
Both Networking groups are open to any chamber members
who wish to extend their member benefits by developing a
foundation of contacts within the community.
As we continue to review our past activities, we look forward to
bringing in some new ideas. Be looking for our new Chamber
Directory and Referral Guide which should be in the mail
by late January. We are very excited about the changes and
information provided. We will also be continuing the monthly
newsletter, with ad sales being done by the Chamber staff.
As we tell new members, your membership investment
(dues) is one of the most inexpensive ways to advertise your
business 24/7 through the directory and website as well as
supporting your business community. All events, committees
and activities designed and coordinated through the efforts
of your fellow members are ways for you to expand your
benefits. This is YOUR chamber of commerce and if you have
any ideas, suggestions or comments about ways to improve
your investment opportunities – contact any Board member
or staff to discuss.
I wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!
RaDonna Hessel
President
10 l JAN UARY 2 0 1 0 www.grapevinechamber.org
Ribbon Cuttings
Grapevine Colleyville FFA
BrightStar Health Care
3223 Mustang Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
1340 S. Main St., #130
Grapevine, TX 76051
Dr. Doug Smith
Paul Wellander
Business of the Quarter
Is the Perfect Partner!
At the January luncheon of the
Grapevine Chamber, the Board of
Director’s recognized the “Business of
the Quarter”. The Grapevine-Colleyville
ISD was presented with the award for
their continual contributions to the entire
Grapevine Community, our children and the Chamber. Dr. Kay Waggoner
and Dr. Jim Chadwell have provided their support, ideas and labor to
many of the Chamber’s events, especially the annual Christmas Parade.
Jim has provided new ideas, organization and staff for the parade for the
last two years, and he always does it with a smile. The GCISD is working
to maintain an exemplary education for our students, and the future
workforce of Grapevine.
The entire District is always willing to to step up and get involved, not
waiting to be asked, but volunteering their, service and experience. Tom
Kormondy, 2009 Chairman of the Board was pleased to recognize the
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD as one of the 2009 Businesses of the Quarter.
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:
Dant@grapevinetexas.gov
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
January, 2010
January Activities
MONDAY
SUNDAY
4
3
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
5
6
11
12
8:00 a.m.
Economic Development
Meeting @ City Hall
Noon Women’s Divison
Board Meeting
13
7:30 a.m.
Networking Meeting @ Grapevine Diner
11:45 a.m.
Women’s Division Luncheon
at Stacy’s Furniture
4:00 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting @ the Chamber
25
24
26
27
8:00 a.m.
Membership
Development
Meeting @
Chamber
31
1
2
8
9
15
14
16
11:30a.m.
Chamber Luncheon @
Grapevine Convention Center.
Guest Speaker: Texas State
Comptroller
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Senior Services
Alliance
@ Chamber
19
18
SATURDAY
5:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting
and Open
House for
JTBS Business
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Mixer @ Cowboys
Golf Club
17
FRIDAY
7
7:30 a.m.
Networking
Meeting @
Grapevine Diner
10
THURSDAY
20
21
5:30 p.m.
Ambassadors
Meeting @
Tio Joe’s Cocina
Mexicana
28
22
23
6:30 p.m.
Chamber Annual
Awards Banquet
@ Great Wolf
Lodge
8:00 a.m.
Business Solutions
Meeting @ Chamber
11:30 a.m.
Networking Group @ Chill
5:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting for
Closet Treasures
29
30
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
200 Vine Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
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that adds value to our community”
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