Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Newsletter

October 28, 2010
 
Branding Iron of the Quarter

Beverly Grogan was named Branding Iron of the Quarter at the October 20th Luncheon. The Branding Irons is a committee of dedicated chamber members responsible for being the welcoming committee for the Chamber and serve as Ambassadors to make all feel welcome. They serve as official greeters at Luncheons and Business After Hour mixers. They preside over all ribbon cuttings that are specifically scheduled to welcome new members to the Chamber.


Beverly Grogan with the City of Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation Department received Branding Iron of the Quarter award from Prudence Mathis, Branding Iron Chairperson and Clayton Fisher, Chairman of the Board.



Door Prize Winner from the October 20th Luncheon!


Beverly Grogan with the City of Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation Department presents a door prize to
Mary Dominguez with Pioneer Event Center.


Penny Lawson with CSL Plasma wins door prize from
Judy Broyles, MAS of ADventures.


Diana Rose of Eclipse Professional Services wins door prize from Judy Broyles, MAS of ADventures.


Ron Smith (left) and Amber Danford (right) both from Texas Trust Credit Union win door prizes from Danyelle Dykes from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites.


Danyelle Dykes from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites wins door prize from Richard Whitman with Texas Trust Credit Union.


Welcome New Member!


Patty Shack restaurant located at 501 E. Ave. K in Grand Prairie celebrated it's joining the Chamber with a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 15th! Patty Shack serves hamburgers, wings and more and is open seven days a week. See more pictures on our Facebook fan page.
Upcoming Events.....


Saturday & Sunday, October 30th & 31st
Pumpkin Patch Pictures
Traders Village
2602 Mayfield Rd.
10:30am - 4 pm

 Friday, November 5th

Board Retreat


Wednesday, November 10th

Lunch and Learn

Chamber

11:30am - 1pm or 5-6:30pm

Cost is $5 which includes lunch

Please RSVP to 972-264-1558


Friday, November 12th

Business Exchange Breakfast

Chamber

7:45am


Saturday, November, 13th

ERecycling Event

Sponsored by Keep Grand Prairie

Beautiful and the

Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce

Chamber

9am - 3pm


Wednesday, November 17th

Monthly Luncheon

Program: DFW USO

Topic: Meet the Troops, Reading Room Project

3113 S. Carrier Parkway

$20 at the door $15 with RSVP by 11/16

11:30am - 1pm

 

Thursday, November 18th  

Branding Irons Breakfast

Cracker Barrel

1251 N. Hwy 360


7:45am


-


Business Seminar

Tom Hart Business Series

Leading and Managing in Today's Times

Chamber

9-10am


-


Education Committee

Chamber

4pm


Business After Hours

Lone Star Park

1000 Lone Star Parkway

5-7pm


November 25- 26th

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Chamber Office Closed

 

CHAMBER / MAVERICK CLUB NIGHT

Thursday, November 4, 6p.m.
vs. Southeastern Louisiana
(game begins at 7p.m.)
Texas Hall Lobby
 
THIS EVENT IS FREE!!!
CHAMBER MEMBER PLUS GUEST!!!
 
Please R.S.V.P to mgaiser@uta.edu by NOV.1
To receive eticket for entry!!!
 
Mix, Mingle and Network!!!
Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce and Maverick Club members are invited to this event/game...
 
Hors d'oeuvres will be served
CASH BAR will be available
Congratulations!

Mike & Sara with Lane Michael Dedeluk

Lane Michael Dedeluk arrived at 2:39 pm on October 21st.  He is 19" and weighs 7.11 lbs.

Welcome New Member!
Texas General Hospital
500 N. Valley Pkwy, #112
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 224-8367
 

White Bridle Humane Society
P. O. Box 177643
Irving, TX 75017-7643
(972) 740-0900
 

Brixton Village Assisted Living
2727 Henry St
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 224-8367
 

MPI Protective Service Corp.
14150 Trintiy Blvd. Ste 500
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(817) 449-5856

R.L. Stein, Ins. & Financial Services
2304 Oak Ln., Ste 219
Grand Prairie, TX75051
(214) 218-0521

 Traveling Teachers Enterprise Skills
813 Edelweiss Ct.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052-6231
(972) 264-3589

The Church On The Move
135 Sandy Creek Dr.
DeSoto, TX 75115
(469) 360-2735

Yellow Book USA
1600 E Lamar, Suite 350
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-8260

Kemi's Kitchen Tropical Dining & Catering

1102 Pioneer Pkwy #125

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

(972) 641-7300

 

Los Chilenos

1112 E. Abrams St.

Arlington, TX 76010

(817) 275-9777


Save-A-Lot

2506 S. Beltline Rd.

Grand Prairie, TX 75051





Lunch and Learn


Date:  Wednesday, November 10th
Time:  11:30 am - 1:00 pm
           (Session 1)

            5:00-6:30 pm (Session 2)
Cost: $5 per person and includes lunch


This is an exclusive opportunity for Grand Prairie Chamber members to come learn about your benefits on the internet via our website.  You will learn about the following:
  • how to appear in more online searches
  • have more of a presence on our web site via your home page
  • how to promote you sales, events and specials with a  "Hot Deals"
  • how to post job openings
  • non-profits, promote your event on our calendar of events
Lunch and Learn will be held in the Conference Room at the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 900 Conover Dr., Grand Prairie.  Please RSVP no later then 5 pm on Monday November 8th to 972-264-1558 or carmen@grandprairiechamber.org
 
CHAMBER LINKS
Click on any of the Chamber links below.
 
Visit our new website at www.grandprairiechamber.org
 
 
View current Hot Deals 
 
 
Find us on FaceBook
Messages from our members

Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful and Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce will host and E-Waste Event  on Saturday, November 13th from 9a - 3p at the Chamber.

GEEP Texas will sponsor a recycling event on November 15th. Click here form more info.
Job Postings!
Five new job posting were added last week.  Click here for more info.


Did you know that you may post job openings on the Chamber website at no cost, it's a benefit of your membership.  If you are interested please contact Carmen at the chamber, 972-264-1558 and she will give you more information.
Renewing Members
Click on the underlined word to visit their website

32 Years

Hopkins Realtors/Builders


29 Years

Beckham's Metroplex Pest Control


24 Years

Alliance Insurance Services Inc.


21 Years

Giessner Insurance Agency


20 Years

Texas Auto Salvage


17 Years

Navchiefs Corporation


13 Years

Quality Inn & Suites


12 Years

Grand Prairie Girls Softball Assn.


Lakeview Hills


11 Years

Haynes and Boone


Linebarger Goggan Blair

& Sampson, LLP


Schrickel, Rollins

& Associates, Inc.


9 Years

The Landings @ Carrier Parkway


Verizon Theatre

at Grand Prairie


8 Years

Senator Chris Harris


Vensure Insurance


7 Years

Reliant Energy


6 Years

Grand Prairie Rotary Club


Home Depot


3 Years

Baylor Family Medical Center at Riverside


Crossroads Christian Church


Grand Prairie Historical Organization


Priority Power Management


2 Years

Grand Prairie Times


1 Year

Big Bob's Flooring


 





  • Haunted Hallway Oct 30th 2010, Saturday, Traders Village
  • New Patient Gift, Advanced Dental Care
  • Electronics Recycling Event, GEEP Texas LLC
  • The Heritage - art Exhibition and Reception, Carlos & Carla LLC
  • Diet Magic Extreme Appetitie and Energy Control, Whitcomb Clinic-Diet Magic
  • $2 off any size pizza, New York Joe's Pizza & Pasta
  • $5 off any order of $30 or more, dine in or carry out.*, New York Joe's Pizza & Pasta
  • $5.99 lunch specials, New York Joe's Pizza & Pasta
  • Buy one dinner at the regular price, get the second dinner at half price*, New York Joe's Pizza & Pasta
  • Monday Madness, Patty Shack Burgers
  • Partner Membership Program!, Sam's Club
  • US Chamber of Commerce, Sam's Club
  • Working for these companies receive $10 gift card!, Sam's Club
To submit your own Hot Deal its FREE to Chamber Members. Just login to our website. Need help, call the Chamber.
 
 

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