Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Newsletter

November 19, 2010
 
November  Monthly Luncheon

Our November monthly luncheon, held on Wednesday, November 17th was sponsored by Texas Trust Credit Union. Our guest speaker was Linda Robinson with the USO at DFW Airport.  She gave a presentation about her experiences  with the USO and the "United Through Reading" project. The Chamber presented her books for the project that were donated by our members.  Greg Cashman of Grand Prairie Metro Rotary Club presented her a check for the "United Through Reading" project.

Linda Robinson with the DFW USO receives a check from
the Grand Prairie Metro Rotary Club, presented by Rotarian Greg Cashman.




Welcome New Members!


Chairman of the Board, Clayton Fisher, Branding Iron Chairperson, Prudence Mathis and Sandi Morrison of Commerce Title present Sulemen Hashmi of Texas General Hospital with their membership plaque.


Chairman of the Board, Clayton Fisher, Branding Iron Chairperson, Prudence Mathis and Deborah Hepworth, Beauty Consultant present Linda Arredondo and Juan Millan of Los Chilenos with their membership plaque.
 
Pictures with Santa at Traders Village



Join us for Pictures with Santa at Traders Village. The cost is only $5 per 5x7" print.  We are there on Saturdays & Sundays from November 27th through December 19th 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.....


 
November 25- 26th

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Chamber Office Closed

 

November 27th-28th

December 4th-5th

Pictures with Santa

Traders Village

2602 Mayfield Road

$5 per 5" x 7" print

10:30 am-4:30 pm

Volunteers are needed please sign up with Carmen@grandprairiechamber.org or 972-264-1558


Thursday, December 9th

Chamber Christmas Open House

Sponsored by Prudential Lone Star Realtors,

Pat Watson-Capps

Hosted by Carlos & Carla

The Historical Anderson Building

1502 Houston Street

Food & Entertainment provided

RSVP to 972-264-1558 or

Carmen@grandprairiechamber.org

5-8 pm

 

Friday, December 10th

Business Exchange Breakfast

Speaker: Ramona Logan, Image Advantage

Topic: Writing E-mails That Get Read

Bring non-perishable food items for Grand Prairie Community Lions Club Adopt-a-family

Chamber 7:45

 

December 11th & 12th

Pictures with Santa

Traders Village

2602 Mayfield Road

$5 per 5" x 7" print

10:30 am-4:30 pm

Volunteers are needed please sign up with Carmen@grandprairiechamber.org or 972-264-1558


Thursday, December 16th

Tom Hart Business Series

Topic:  Networking and Business Etiquette

RSVP to 972-264-1558

Chamber, 9 - 10 am

 

December 18th & 19th

Pictures with Santa

Traders Village

2602 Mayfield Road

$5 per 5" x 7" print

10:30 am-4:30 pm

Volunteers are needed please sign up with Carmen@grandprairiechamber.org or 972-264-1558

 

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

972-504-6431

 

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


New Grand Prairie Chiropractic

1925 College St.

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

(817)-889-8469





You can submit your own Hot Deal! Its FREE to Chamber Members. Just login to our website. Need help?  Call the Chamber at 972-264-1558.
 

Join the luncheon Entrepreneur Club



  • Skip the long registration table line at the luncheons by picking up your Entrepreneur name badge and signing yourself in at your own Entrepreneur table.
  • Write one check for the entire year.
  • The majority of luncheons cost a minimum of $15 ($20 if you pay at the door.) Nine of our luncheons will be at this rate in 2011. 

 

    • 10 x $15= $150
    • March:  Scholars Luncheon  - $25    (included)
    • Total for above listed is $175
    • EC Membership of $160 saves you $15
  • If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact any of the Chamber staff at 972.264.1558 as soon as possible.  We would like to have your magnetic name badge for you at the January 17th luncheon.
  • This Entrepreneur Club Membership is transferable.  If you cannot attend, send someone in your place.

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 


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Message from our Members
Arnold Bros Dry Cleaning & Laundry will be moving to their new location at
700 S.W. 3rd Street on Monday, November 29th
Job Postings!


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

More job openings available through WorkSource Dallas County at
www.workintexas.com
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

60 Years

Grand Prairie Ace Hardware


31 Years

Watson Management Company


 31 Years

 Traders Village 

 

25 Years

Gail Wills, CPA


White and Associates


19 Years

Thorne & Thorne Inc., Attorneys


18 Years

Community Assisted

Living GP


 Amigo Mobility Center 


17 Years

Arnold Bros

Dry Cleaning & Laundry


14 Years

Dave's Hi-Way Wrecker


13 Years

 Grand Prairie Ford 



11 Years

First United Methodist


Bill Thorn Realty


8 Years

Compass Bank


 University of Texas Arlington 


Fresh Express

 


6 Years

 Grand Prairie Host Lions Club 


5 Years

 Texas Trust CU Todd Fry 


 Grand Prairie Food & Clothing Co-op 


CareFlight


4 Years

Homes of Mountain Creek


Office Depot


3 Years

SuperShine Car Wash


CSL Plasma


ProDrivers


2 Years

APL Logistics


North Lake College DCCCD


1 Year

Texas Can





* 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.


Paid Sponsorship