The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that serves the business community in several key ways: it provides networking and marketing opportunities through various events; offers outlets to advertise businesses and build contacts; gives referrals that can generate business returns; and acts as an advocate on issues that affect businesses. The Chamber is made up of a board of directors and members who pay dues to support its operations and receive benefits like advertising opportunities, listings on the Chamber's website and social media pages, and involvement in activities that promote business and economic growth in the local community.

1. What does a Chamber do?
Answered by:

2. First, let’s discuss WHO is part of a Chamber?

3. Board of Directors
The Chamber has a Board of
Directors who decide how the
Chamber will budget their time
and money as a resource for the
business community.
2014 Executive Board of Directors

4. Sustaining Member
Sustaining Chamber Members pay extra to support the Chamber
functions and get their business advertised at all Chamber activities.
Emerald Level Platinum Level Gold Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level

5. Branding Irons
Branding Irons is our chamber ambassador group. Attend 3 events in a
row and you’re a Branding Iron!
Branding Irons attend:
• Ribbon Cuttings for new members
• Serve as a welcoming committee
• Attend luncheons
• Attend Business After Hours
• Attend a monthly breakfast meeting

6. Entrepreneur Club
Entrepreneur Club members pay in advance to attend all monthly
luncheons.
Entrepreneur

7. Chamber Staff
Chamber staff provides resources for:
• Marketing
• Networking
• Business management
• Growth
• AND Much More!
Lynn McGinley
President
Sara Dedeluk
Vice President / Events
Greg Cashman
Membership Director
Alex Sprinkles
Director of Operations / Marketing
Sally Eng
Asian Business Division Recruiter

8. Businesses
The Chamber is here to serve businesses near and far! If your business
wants exposure and connections in Grand Prairie we want to help.

9. Now, What is a chamber?

10. Definition:
The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is a member-owned
non-profit (501c6) organization of businessmen and women who are
investing their resources in community development programs –
working together to “promote strengthen and expand the business
community” of Grand Prairie.

11. The Chamber of
Commerce is a
non-profit that
serves the
business
community.

12. How does the Chamber serve the
business community?

13. Events
Chamber events provide networking and marketing opportunities.
Monthly events:
• Luncheons
• Lunch N Lead
• Coffee Cup Connection
• Branding Irons Breakfast
• Business After Hours
• Hispanic Networking
Meeting
Dragon
Casino
Night
Santa Pictures

14. Networking
The Chamber provides networking opportunities for business owners
to build a network of contacts.
Networking events:
• Lunch N’ Lead
• Luncheons
• Coffee Cup Connection
• Hispanic Networking Meeting
• Business After Hours

15. Marketing Opportunities
The Chamber provides several outlets for our business members to advertise their
business, promotions, events and more.
• Business description on chamber website
• Link to your website
• Membership plaque
• Use of Chamber logo
• Hot Deals e-blast
• Member to member discounts
• Chamber online calendar
• Chamber social media sites
• Business Directory listing and advertisement space
• City Map advertising space
• Brochure and business card rack at main office
• Sponsorship opportunities

16. Referrals
Business representatives who are more involved in Chamber events
meet more people, build relationships which ultimate can generate
business returns.

17. Leadership Development
The Chamber provides learning opportunities / professional
development to help you run a smarter, more profitable business.

18. Publicity and Exposure
The Chamber serves as an outlet to increase publicity and heightened
name recognition so customer know who you are.
Your Business
Media
Chamber
Social Media
Print
Radio
TV
Sponsorships
Instant business connections
Business referrals
Sponsorships
Marketing
Access to Chamber media
Local credibility and increased recognition

19. A Healthy Local Economy
Create a strong local economy to keep our business momentum moving
forward.

20. Gain a Voice in Government
The Chamber is your representative on local, regional, state and
national level. Your voice is heard on vital regulatory, legislative and
educational issues affecting your business.

21. Involvement
Share the workload, work together. Get involved with the Chamber to
ensure the success of your business.

22. Benefits
Other opportunities offered:
• Hot deals (flyers, coupons, announcements posted to our website free of
charge with membership)
• Job postings (listed on our website free of charge with membership)
• Conference room availability
• Ribbon cutting ceremony
• Membership mailing labels available
• Monthly luncheons
• Chamber website access
• Facebook and Twitter chamber pages
• Company brochures and business cards in office
• Electricity analysis available

23. Soooo… Get involved in your Chamber!
When the Chamber, business, professional communities and general
public stand together we create a stronger economy for Grand Prairie.
900 Conover Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 264-1558
alex@grandprairiechamber.org
www.grandprairiechamber.org