The document outlines the programs, events, committees, and benefits provided by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce to support the local business community. It includes annual events like the Community Awards Banquet and Golf Classic, monthly programs on topics like leadership and economic development, and networking opportunities. The Chamber aims to foster business partnerships and prosperity through these various initiatives.

1. PROGRAM OF WORK
& MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT

2. Community Awards Banquet
Annually each January
This annual event honors deserving businesses and individuals who
have provided leadership and support for the Chamber, as well as
the City of Grapevine. Awards include: Don Ramey Community
Spirit, Ted Willhoite Legacy Award, D. E. Box Citizen of the
Year, Business Hall of Fame, Member of the Year and Women’s
Division Woman of the Year.
Grapevine Casino Night
The Grapevine Chamber’s Past Chairmen’s Council hosts this
annual fundraising event, a casual evening of casino style games,
food and fun.
Grapevine Chamber Golf Classic
Annually each October
In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, this annual tournament offers
networking opportunities with members or clients. With morning and
afternoon tee times, the tournament offers a number of sponsorship
opportunities for business marketing.
* Volunteer Opportunity
Grapevine Parade of Lights
1st
Thursday in December, 7 p.m.
Historic Downtown Grapevine
The Chamber hosts the Annual Grapevine Parade of Lights with
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, supporting the City of Grapevine’s
Christmas Capital of Texas® campaign.
Leadership Grapevine
August - May
An innovative leadership development program, by the Chamber
and City of Grapevine, Leadership Grapevine offers citizens
and community leaders the opportunity to learn about municipal
government, economic development, cultural opportunities,
transportation, health and safety, and much more.
For Leadership graduates, the Leadership Alumni program allows
for the planning and directing of future Leadership Grapevine classes.
* Volunteer Opportunity
Main Street Fest & GrapeFest
The Chamber hosts a Concession Trailer and Beer Booth each
year at these major City of Grapevine events, providing a means of
networking and advertising for members, while raising funds for the
Chamber’s initiatives.
* Volunteer Opportunity
Ambassadors
3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. (Monthly Meeting)
The Chamber’s Ambassadors are the welcoming arm of the
Chamber, with members promoting their business by participating in
ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and volunteering at various events.
Legislative Council
www.GrapevineLegislativeCouncil.org
The Chamber will review any policy or legislation considered by local,
state or national governments impacting our business community and
find ways to secure a positive business environment.
Pediatric Care Alliance
3rd Wednesday, 8 a.m. @ Chamber Office
The Pediatric Care Alliance is a consortium of Chamber member
businesses that exists for those who offer pediatric services to develop
their business network and joint promotional opportunities. The
group is open to any Chamber member who offers services for children
through age 18.
Senior Services Alliance
2nd Wednesday, 9 a.m. @ Chamber Office
The Senior Services Alliance is a consortium of Chamber member
businesses that provide products / services for senior adults, offering
them the ability to develop a network of service providers for their
clients and joint promotional opportunities.
Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber
of Commerce
www.GrapevineChamber-WomensDiv.com
The Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber was formed
in 1965 with the purpose of fostering the spirit of cultural and
commercial progress among the women of Grapevine, to encourage
goodwill and fellowship and to enable them to cooperate with the
Chamber in the advancement of the civic, industrial, commercial and
educational interest of the City of Grapevine.
Women’s Division Programs:
• School Supplies - Collection and distribution of school
supplies to GICSD families in need
• Christmas Spirit - Program benefitting senior adults and the
disabled in Grapevine
Women’s Division Events:
• Great Taste of Grapevine - fundraising event offering
attendees food from local restaurants and entertainment
• Holiday Hoedown Charity Event - Casual evening of fun,
food, dancing, auctions and raffles for fundraising
• Women’s Division Monthly Luncheon - 3rd Tuesday,
11:45 a.m.
* Volunteer Opportunity
AMP’T - Advancing Modern Professionals for
Tomorrow
Alternating Months, 11:30 a.m.
AMP’T is designed for Chamber members age 21-39 seeking to
advance their career by learning from senior executives. More than
just a meet and greet, attendees receive applicable advice from a senior
executive willing to share their experience and answer questions.
Business Insight Series
Alternating Months, 8 a.m.
This series is designed for individual employees, managers or business
owners who are interested in improving or developing their overall
leadership skills.
Economic Development Partnership Meeting
4th Wednesday, 8 a.m. @ Grapevine City Hall
This monthly meeting is a partnership between Chamber member
businesses and the City of Grapevine to promote the area for new
business, business expansion and retention, as well as to address
concerns of local businesses.
Membership Luncheon
2nd Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
@ Grapevine Convention Center
Each Membership Luncheon is designed to provide education,
motivation and updates to Chamber members. Recent new members
to the Chamber are introduced the first time they attend, and there
is a “Must Be Present to Win” cash drawing at the end of each
luncheon.
New Member Breakfast
1st
Wednesday, Alternating Months, 8:15 a.m.
Each New Member Breakfast offers new members of the Chamber
the opportunity to receive an overview of the mission and goals of the
organization from current members, while also providing a time for
one-on-one networking with fellow new members.
By Invitation Only
Past Chairmen’s Council
A meeting that connects the past Chairmen of the Grapevine
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors with current issues and
activities.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA! Program)
Mondays, September - May
The YEA! Program is a partnership with Grapevine-Colleyville
ISD, connecting students starting their own business with local
business leaders to guide them. The 30-week program guides the
students through the process of starting and running a legitimate
business or social movement. Opportunities for business involvement:
Instructors; Guest Speakers; Business Mentors; Investor Panel
Judges; Advisory Board Members; and Sponsorship / Investors.
ANNUAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
CHAMBER COMMITTEES
MONTHLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS

3. Chamber Goals
Stewardship - Prosperity
To use visionary stewardship of the
Grapevine Chamber’s assets, both
financial and intellectual, to strengthen
the economic prosperity of all
stakeholders.
Business Partnership
To build strong partnerships through
relevant, essential programs and
opportunities.
Leadership
To have strong and progressive
leadership for the Grapevine Chamber,
and for the organization to be a model
and recognized leader of the business
community.
Promote business that adds value to
our community
Mission
Vision
Values
A progressive business organization
that brings relevant and essential
opportunities for our investors and
community to grow and prosper
Excellence, Innovation, Integrity &
Community
Contact Us
200 Vine St.
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Phone: (817) 481-1522
Fax: (817) 424-5208
info@GrapevineChamber.org
www.GrapevineChamber.org
Business After Hours Mixers
Twice Monthly, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
These relaxed, evening networking events introduce Chamber
members to the host organization, while providing an opportunity
to build a network of local contacts. Be sure to bring business cards!
Business Over Coffee
1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8 a.m.
This morning networking group is open to any Chamber member and
meets twice a month. Each meeting has a time for spotlight speakers,
as well as one-on-one networking. There is no cost to attend. Each
attendee covers the cost of their meal.
Business Builders
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
This lunch networking group is open to any Chamber member and
meets twice a month. Each meeting has a time for spotlight speakers,
as well as one-on-one networking. There is no cost to attend. Each
attendee covers the cost of their meal.
Board of Directors
The Grapevine Chamber is currently operated by a Board of
Directors made up of 18 member volunteers, who meet once a month.
Nine serve with three year terms in three member cycles. There is
also a one year appointment and four ex-officio members. The
Chairmanship rotation is a three year term, so that the individuals
appointed to serve as Chair-Elect, Chair and Immediate Past Chair
will be able to fulfill their obligation.
By Laws & Policy Maintenance
The Chamber’s Board of Directors maintains current and relevant
by laws and policies for the organization.
Best Practice Visits
For mutual benefit, the Grapevine Chamber, a 4-Star Accredited
Chamber from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, meets with other
area or regional Chambers to learn and share best practices.
Financial Review Committee
The Chamber’s Board of Directors maintains the fiscal responsibility
and analyzes the financial practices of the organization.
Organization Structure
The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 non-profit
corporation which was chartered in 1952. The Chamber’s
operational budget comes from the business members’ yearly
investments as well as projects and special events.
The mission, budget and program of work is designed by the volunteer
Board of Directors made up of elected and appointed members. The
board hires a CEO to maintain the day-to-day operations of the
organization and staff, which is housed at the Chamber office.
In 2013, the Grapevine Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit
corporation, was established to assist with worthwhile charitable
activities.
Technology & Marketing
Having won numerous Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives
(TCCE) Media Awards for its Social Media, website and
marketing materials, the Chamber tasks itself with upholding the
highest standards in technology, marketing and design in its printed
and online communications.
ABOUT THE CHAMBER
NETWORKING EVENTS ONLINE CHAMBER BENEFITS
Login and customize your business’ online directory
listing:
• Description of business
• Keywords for search
• Links to Social Media
• Hours of operation
• Driving directions
With the My Chamber App, on iPhone, Blackberry and
Android devices, your business listing is mobile with:
• Contact information, location & map
• Hot Deals
• Community Events
Login to the Chamber website to:
• Register and pay for events
• Post job openings to the Chamber’s online job board
• Promote Hot Deals to boost your business’ promotions
• Share community events on the Chamber’s online calendar
• Pay invoices online, quickly and easily
• Generate Grapevine Chamber Membership Badge
• Share news from your company or organization
Grapevine Commercial Property Index
Through BrokerSavant and the Chamber website,
commercial developers and brokers can add their property
to the Chamber’s property index. Visit the Chamber’s
Relocation/Economic Development page for more info.
Grapevine Chamber Legislative Resource
www.GrapevineLegislativeCouncil.org
A new grassroots benefit of the Grapevine Chamber is
the ability to let the business voice be heard by our elected
officials. Through our Chamber website, we have developed
a legislative resource where we will post business issues you
can TAKE ACTION on.

4. Chairman
Paul Slechta
Panda Embroidery
(817) 488-4151
Immediate Past Chairman
C.W. Higgins
Classic Chevrolet/The
Thompson Group
(817) 421-1200
Treasurer
Steve Brown
Esparza’s Restaurante
Mexicano
(817) 481-4668
CEO
RaDonna Hessel
Grapevine Chamber of
Commerce
(817) 481-1522
VC-Business Partnerships
Joe Szymaszek
Grapevine Mills
(972) 724-4910
Cory Halliburton
Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski &
Zuber, P.C.
(817) 795-5046
Nathaniel Neal
NJ Graphic Design, Inc.
(817) 329-9911
Steve Newton
Baylor Regional Medical
Center at Grapevine
President
(817) 488-4151
Hagen Cleek
Cowboys Golf Club
(817) 481-7277
Bruno Rumbelow
City of Grapevine
City Manager
(817) 410-3105
Dr. Robin Ryan
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Superintendent
(817) 488-9588
Paul W. McCallum
Grapevine Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Executive Director
(817) 410-3186
Chairman Elect
Steve Haley
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive
Conference Center
(817) 481-8444
Toni Barron
Community Impact
Newspaper
(214) 618-9001
LeAnn Brown
Silver Oak Commercial Realty,
LLC
(817) 849-8282
Ex-Officio
Susie Howell
Frost
(817) 420-5200
Eric Wang
Ming Wang
(817) 251-7802
Darla Denton
Devin Designs Florist
(817) 481-7818
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marti Pevehouse
Director of Membership
Development
Natalie Thompson-Garner
Manager of Membership
Services
Mary Jo Tellin
Director of Program
Development
William Moore
Director of Communication
Michael Miori
Director of Business
Development
CHAMBER STAFF
CONTACT US
Mobile App: My Chamber App
@GrapevineCoC
GrapevineChamber
Follow us on Google+
Follow us on LinkedIn
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on Pinterest
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
200 Vine Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Phone: (817) 481-1522
Fax: (817) 424-5208
Email: info@GrapevineChamber.org
Website: www.GrapevineChamber.org
SOCIAL MEDIA