Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Newsletter

November 12, 2010
 

President's Corner


As we move toward 2011, we are putting together membership/sponsorship packages.  This allows our members to:
  •  Budget for chamber functions/ events and write 1 check at the beginning of the year
  •  To raise their visibility in the business community by the exposure we provide to our members.

By definition, Sustaining members assist us in paying the basic expense of the work we do by paying $2500 above their annual dues. In addition to this, we create sponsorship packages that allow you to be present at all our events at a high level. I have included here the sponsorship package for 2011 for Sustaining Members.


Sustaining Packages:

Bronze Sustaining Sponsor Receives                                                                      ($2500)
  • Board Position for 1 year term
  • Name on chamber letterhead / mailings
  • Logo in all Chamber newsletters
  • Name recognized on Cable TV program "It's Happening in Grand Prairie" every month.
  • Name listed on Chamber and event programs all during year
  • Link to member's logo from Chamber's web site to Sustaining Member Company.
  • Logo listed in Community Directory
  • Company listing highlighted in Community Directory
  • Company Highlighted listing on Website
  • Access to post events to the Community Calendar
Silver Sustaining Sponsor Receives Bronze Package and Also Receives:           ($5,000)
  • Games of Grand Prairie Sponsorship (1 Team included)          
  • State of the City Sponsorship (4reservations included) 
  • Golf Classic (May) Sponsorship (includes one team)                           
  • One newsletter article per year (in 4 continuous weekly editions)
  • 1 Entrepreneur member (luncheon reservations for the year, includes name badge, reminders, transferable)
  • Four Tickets to:  Taste of Grand Prairie & Community Spotlight
  • Two Reservations to: Community  Awards                              

Gold Sustaining Sponsor Receives Bronze Package and Also Receives:             ($7,500)
  • Games of Grand Prairie Sponsorship (1 Team included)                      
  • State of the City Sponsorship (6 reservations included)
  • Golf Classic (May) Sponsorship (includes one team)                           
  • Half Page Ad in Chamber / Community Directory                    
  • One newsletter article per year (in 4 continuous weekly editions)
  • 2 Entrepreneur memberships                                                
  • Six Tickets:  Taste of Grand Prairie & Community Spotlight
  • Four Reservations:  Community Awards                                 

Platinum Sustaining Sponsor Bronze Package and Also Receives:                   ($10,000)
  • Games of Grand Prairie Sponsorship (1 Team included)                      
  • State of the City Sponsorship (8 reservations included)            
  • Six Tickets & Sponsorship Recognition:  Taste of Grand Prairie & Community Spotlight
  • Golf Classic Sponsorship (includes one team)            
  • Full Page Ad in Chamber / Community Directory                                
  • One newsletter article per year (in 4 continuous weekly editions)
  • Four Entrepreneur memberships
  • Community Awards (6 reservations)

DIAMOND Sustaining Sponsor Also Receives:                                        ($25,000)
  • All Platinum Membership benefits plus:

          o Reserved Parking at Chamber with Signage                    

          o Diamond Member Plaque                                              

          o Title Sponsorship to Major Event of Choice (First come basis)

          o Golf Classic (3 additional teams)

          o Reserved Tables to:  State of the City, Scholars Sponsorship,

          o 15 tickets to Taste of Grand Prairie & Community Spotlight &                   Sponsorship

          o Games of Grand Prairie (1 Team and 1 Game)

(These are in addition to the tickets at the Platinum level)



Custom packages available upon request


We mean business

 

Lynn McGinley

President


Pictures with Santa at Traders Village



Join us for Pictures with Santa at Traders Village, the cost is only $5 per 5x7" print on Saturdays & Sundays from November 27th through December 18th from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm.  Bring the entire family!

Calling all volunteers!

We are looking for volunteers to help with the Pictures with Santa project, if you are interested please contact the Chamber at 972-264-1558
Upcoming Events.....




Friday, November 12th

Business Exchange Breakfast

Sponsor: Sam's Club

Please bring a canned good food item, for the Grand Prairie Community Lion's Club adopt a family project.

Chamber

7:45am


Saturday, November, 13th

ERecycling Event

Sponsored by Keep Grand Prairie

Beautiful and the

Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Parking Lot

9am - 2pm


Wednesday, November 17th

Monthly Luncheon

Program: DFW USO

Topic: Meet the Troops, United Through Reading

Sponsor:  Texas Trust Credit Union

Ruthe Jackson Center

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


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Business Seminar

Tom Hart Business Series

Leading and Managing in Today's Times

Chamber

9-10am


November 25- 26th

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Chamber Office Closed

 

Welcome New Member!
 

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



Dus-Skin Transformation

2461 Robinson Rd. #A

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

(817) 938-8985

 

BlackFinn American Saloon

4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste 101

Arlington, TX 76018

(817) 468-3332

 






Click here to see current Hot Deals.

Below are Hot Deals added this week

AirHogs 2010 Holiday Pack- Grand Prairie Airhogs
Holiday Catering Offer!- Carino's Italian

Healthy Holiday Eating-Brown Bag Luncheon- New Grand Prairie Chiropractic

Electronics Recycling Event-GEEP Texas LLC

COMPLIMENTARY AUTO, PROPERTY, & LIFE QUOTE- Allstate Insurance / Maria S Gonzales


Garage Sale- Grand Prairie Metro Rotary


Recreational Therapy Scholarships-White Bridle Humane Society
     
Free entree for Veterans and Active Duty Military-Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

     
The Holiday Taste of Sam's Club-Sam's Club


To submit your own Hot Deal its FREE to Chamber Members. Just login to our website. Need help, call the Chamber at 972-264-1558.
Dear Chamber Member, we don't want you to miss out!

The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce has partnered with ChamberMaster to provide you an opportunity to grow your business through the Chamber's website and Online Business Directory.

Online featured positions available on a first-come, first-serve basis!

- Banners on the Chamber website

- Featured business in your category

- E-brochure with map, photo gallery, and more

- Map pin upgrade with logo, description, and contact info

- Banner on the main business directory search page

- First right of renewal each year

- Free ad design

- Affordable

People are searching for local business information; the Chamber's website has high credibility, and marketing trends are moving to local online advertising.

NOW is the time to take action and make money from your Chamber's website.

Schedule a time today by calling Jason at 1-800-825-1785 x351 or email jason.moengen@chambermaster.com.
 

Sustaining members 11.11.10
 
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

Grand Prairie Metro Rotary Club will sponsor a garage sale on Friday/Saturday November 12th and 13th.  Click here for more info.

Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful and Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce will host an E-recycling Event  on Saturday, November 13th from 9a - 3p at the Chamber. Click here for more info

GEEP Texas will sponsor a recycling event on November 15th. Click here form more info.
Job Postings!


We added two new job postings this week, to view them click here.


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


 



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* Gift Card offer valid only for new Sam's Club Members. Limit one offer per primary Membership. Gift Card cannot be used toward the Membership fee. Gift Card will be activated on November 26. Valid in-Club only. WalmartŪ and Sam's Club Associates are not eligible for this offer. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. Offer good through November 24, 2010.


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