May 2012 Newsletter

Chairman's Message May 2012

CONGRATULATIONS! Award Recipients for 2011

MAN OF THE YEAR - A man who has made contributions to the quality of life in the city; demonstrated leadership, cooperation and teamwork; as well as inspired others to better serve the community.

David Wilson, David's Seafood Grill & Catering

WOMAN OF THE YEAR - A woman who has made contributions to the quality of life in the city; demonstrated leadership, cooperation and teamwork; as well as inspired others to better serve the community.

Maranda Auzenne, Uptown Village at Cedar Hill

FAST START AWARD - A Chamber member who joined the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce in 2011 and got off to a "fast start", becoming involved in and making contributions to the goals and activities of the Chamber.

Del Ramirez, The Computer Guy

DISTINCTIVE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - A Chamber member business that exhibits the highest level of integrity through ethical and honest business practices, excels in customer service, demonstrates a servant leadership philosophy, creates and fosters partnerships within the community and participates in maintaining the distinctive character of Cedar Hill.

Expressions Chiropractic & Rehab

Coaching Series May 1 - 7 AM or 6 PM

Explore strategies, tools, and mindsets that will help empower you to discover your path to move your business forward.

May Topic: Discover your Strengths

We hear about strengths quite a bit these days, but what does it really mean? Is it more than just a catch-all buzz word? What are strengths? How can you identify yours? What's the benefit?

Everybody has their own unique set of strengths. Understanding and knowing how to use them can have a profound impact on your performance, both in business and your personal life. Join us for the discussion and receive some resources to start your strengths journey.

Networking Lunch May 1 - 11:30 AM

Great business leads, great food, great FUN! Looking for a new avenue to pick up contacts? Join us for lunch at Los Lupes, 213 N Hwy 67, Suite 100A. Formerly known as Ambassador Lunch but is now open to all Chamber Members that want to network and need to eat.

CedarHill2Go Webinar May 2 - 11:30 AM

Mobile App You will learn:

How to download the app
How to search members
How to contact members via the app
How to search and RSVP to events
How to access news and the chamber's social networks.
How to map to any member
How to access deals
Sponsorship availability
Benefits of sponsorship
Statistics on mobile app usage
How other similar chamber apps are performing in similar markets.

To register for app webinar on May, 2nd at 2:00 p.m., call Anna Newman at 913-951-8432 or email anewman@metromediapublishers.com.

The Chamber meeting space will also be holding the webinar on the big screen if you would like to join us.

Referral Exchange Tuesdays - 11:30 AM

Get More Qualified Referrals!

Did you know that word of mouth referrals are up to 27% more effective than any printed advertising and cost you nothing.

If you'd like more qualified referrals to help you grow your business, join us on these new dates at 11:30 for some lunch and leads.....

2nd Tuesday of Month - May 8

Chick-fil-A, 387 E. FM 1382

4th Tuesday of Month - May 22

Chamber, 300 W. Houston

Coffee & Connections May 9 - 7:30 AM

Premier peer learning, networking group designed to build business relationships. Open to anyone that wants to build name recognition, connect with business leaders, network and strengthen relationships in an informal, no expectations atmosphere. Simply bring $2.00, plenty of business cards, and anything you would like to donate to the giveaways.
Event will be at 610 Uptown Blvd, Suite 3500, Third Floor.

Head for the Hills May 12 - 7:30 AM

The Cedar Hill Chamber will host a rest stop on the route and we are looking for volunteers. Stop will be open from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. We must have the tent set up and supplies out by 7:30, so volunteers are welcome to be there at 7:00 am. Please call Amanda at 972-291- 7817 to schedule your time.

C-4 Networking May 17 - 5:30 PM

Wine, Dine & Network all at one event.Cedar Hill Chamber is the host for this quarterly regional networking event and Uptown Village is the presenting sponsor: Meet at the tent at the Village Green. Must be 21 to participate in the Wine Walk.

Lunch & Learn May 24 - 11:30 AM

You can't achieve your best in business without learning the all-important art of connecting. Dean Lindsay's rip-roaring CODE Cracking programs, based on his best selling business networking book Cracking the Networking CODE: 4 Steps to Priceless Relationships, are filled with fresh insights to build meaningful, profitable, win-win relationships for business and life. The four letters that make up the word CODE stand for the four proven steps consistently taken by the most effective networkers to crack the networking CODE and begin to build powerful business relationships.