Chamber Latte: Your Monday Morning eNews |
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Greetings! Here's what you'll find in this week's Chamber Latte: |
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New This Week:
- Free Webinar: 2020 Election
- ELM Lunch & Learn
- December Membership Luncheon
- Heart of North TX Conference "Surviving & Thriving Together"
Networking This Week:
- Business Builder in NORTHLAKE
- Ribbon Cutting: WoodSpring Suites North Fort Worth Alliance
Upcoming Events
- Halloween on the Green Golf Classic
- Golf Classic Social Mixer
- Women in Business Luncheon
- Lone Star Legislative Report
- Chamber Trip to France
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COVID-19
- Simpler PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- Funds for Dislocated Workers
- Business Resources
In Every Issue:
- Chamber Marketplace
- MemberPlus App
- Chamber Calendar
- 2020 Community, Member & Event Partners
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Business Builder in NORTHLAKE - THIS Week! |
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Morning Networking
Wednesday, October 21
8 AM - 9 AM
The Ruby at Chadwick Commons, Northlake
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FREE for Members and first-time visitors.
$20 General Admission, payable at the door.
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Must RSVP by 10/20 to attend. |
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Golf Classic - Last Chance! |
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Join us for the 20th Anniversary of our Annual Golf Classic presented by TexOp Construction! We look forward to another year of spooky Halloween fun and great networking.
Friday, October 30
Four Person Scramble
DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club
10 AM Registration
11 AM Shotgun Start
Register by October 23
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Golf Classic Social Mixer - Last Chance! |
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Metroport Chamber Members Only |
Join us at the end of the Golf Classic for a social mixer to celebrate the tourny's 20th Anniversary.
Wear your favorite costume (not required) and join us for after-hours networking! Golf players are already pre-registered.
Friday, October 30, 4 PM to 7 PM
The Paddock at Champions Circle
FREE Members-only Benefit
Must register in advance to attend.
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RSVP by Friday, Oct 23!
It's going to be fa-BOO-lous!
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Early Voting Now Through October 30 |
October 23 - Last Day to Request a Mail-in Ballot
October 30 - Early Voting Ends
November 3 - Election Day
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Free Webinar: 2020 Election |
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Free Members Only Webinar: 2020 Election |
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 11:00 a.m.
Our Chamber Members are invited to join Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives for an exclusive, members only discussion with Matthew Dowd, Chief Political Analyst for ABC News and frequent contributor to This Week with George Stephanopoulos.
Mr. Dowd will discuss the upcoming 2020 election from his experience of over 30 years in politics at the highest levels, including as chief strategist to the Bush-Cheney reelection campaign. He has taught at the University of Texas' LBJ School of Public Affairs and makes his home in Wimberley, Texas.
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Deadline for Ad Sales: November 2 |
Ad sales are now available for the Regional Community and Business Resource Guide.
Showcase your company, product or service to our Metroport Region. This guide is a great resource for new businesses and residents to our region.
The deadline for ad space and artwork is November 2. Contact Kristen Barnard to reserve your space today! |
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Update Your Member Profile! |
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How Does Your Member Profile Look? |
Do you have your company logo, photos, and sales points on your Member Profile? You can update by accessing your Member Profile here with your Chamber username and password. This is an added benefit to those Members with the enhance web package at Business Member Level or higher.
If you don't have the enhanced web package and would like to upgrade, please contact Mary Anne Weatherred at 817-837-1000. |
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Join the Beyond the Brick Capital Campaign! |
The Chamber's new, Member-focused building is designed with co-working and small office lease space to help entrepreneurs and small businesses start, build and grow in our Metroport Region!
Our goal is to raise $600,000. There are three ways to join the Beyond the Brick Capital Campaign:
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110% Club - Donate 10% of your annual renewal
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Heritage Wall - $100 and $250 donations
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Legacy Wall - Top investors with logo and naming rights recognition
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Leave your mark on the Metroport Region with a donation to the Heritage Wall, featuring wall plaques in an artistic design hung inside the Chamber's new building.
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Commemorate your organization's Membership, recognize a loved one, or honor a fellow Chamber Member. Join the Beyond the Brick Capital Campaign. Donate today! |
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We greatly appreciate the following Members that joined the 110% Club in September:
Epiphany Dermatology - Roanoke
FastSigns Alliance
Hey Sugar Candy Store
Novatech
US Gold Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
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Travel to France? Oui! April 2021 |
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Join us in April 2021 for a fabulous trip to Southern France. Enjoy the food, the artists, the lavender fields and more!
April 19 - 27, 2021
$3399 Member Pricing includes AIRFARE from DFW plus hotels, 7 breakfasts & 2 dinners, day trips, 9 days, 7 nights
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We are excited to present our newly designed Member Certificates and hope you will display the document proudly at your business.
All Members should have received their Member Certificate by now. If you have not received yours, please contact Mary Anne Weatherred directly. Thank you! |
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Send us a pic with your Member Certificate, and we'll put it on social media!
Include your team, your logo, your smile... whatever you want along with the certificate. Get a little extra promo!
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Chamber Marketplace is a member benefit of the Metroport Chamber. You may receive ad(s) as part of your benefits. For advertising details and specs, please click here.
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Women in Business Luncheon |
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Featured Speaker
Jeff Dearing
Financial Adviser
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How Healthy is Your Financial Home? |
Is it time to spruce up your financial home? Or do you need a complete remodel?
Join fellow Women in Business and hear Financial Adviser Jeff Dearing share how to set your financial home on a firm foundation.
Friday, November 6
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Trophy Club Country Club
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Emerging Leaders of Metroport |
Join fellow young professionals under 40 for networking and professional development.
Featured Speaker: Max Schwartzstein
Max will share his expertise in negotiation skills. Learn about the process he uses to prepare for and conduct a successful negotiation, including a variety of tips, tricks and techniques.
Tuesday, November 17
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Cinnamon Creek Ranch
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Featured Speaker:
Max Schwartzstein
Providential Realty Partners
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Lone Star Legislative Report |
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Preview - 87th Legislative Session |
Hear directly from our region's state representatives about the issues to be addressed in the upcoming Texas Legislative Session.
Friday, November 20
11 AM - 1 PM
DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club
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December Membership Luncheon |
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Mark Miller
Vice President - Retail
Hillwood
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Mercedes Bolen
Vice President - External Affairs
Hillwood
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Alliance: Growing Through COVID |
Learn the latest updates from the 27,000-acre, master-planned AllianceTexas development and its growth and progress through COVID's impact.
Also enjoy networking, market tables, announcements, door prizes and more!
Friday, December 4
11 AM - 1 PM
DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club
Register by November 27
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Join Us for the Celebration! |
October 21, 11:30 AM - THIS Week!
12745 North Freeway, Fort Worth
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Heart of North Texas Conference |
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Surviving & Thriving Together |
Join the Northeast Leadership Forum for its annual conference. This year's theme is "Surviving & Thriving Together." Hear luncheon key note speaker Ross Perot, Jr., chairman of Perot Companies and Hillwood.
Friday, November 6
8 AM - 1 PM
NRH Centre
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Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Ross Perot, Jr.
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Simpler PPP Loan Forgiveness Application |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. |
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Funds for Dislocated Workers from COVID |
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Additional $28 Million Available |
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received an additional $28 million to add to the $12 million already received from the Department of Labor. The grant funds support the delivery of career services, training, and supportive services including transportation and supplies to help support a successful return to work. |
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Coronavirus Business Resources |
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Download MemberPlus Today! |
- FREE Member Benefit
- To log-in, use your Chamber Username and Password
- Forgot password? Click reset.
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THIS WEEK!
CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
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Metroport Chamber
381 West Byron Nelson Boulevard
Roanoke, TX 76262
817.837.1000
Sally Aldridge, IOM, President & CEO
Mary Anne Weatherred, Membership and Programs Manager
Carrie Kindel, Accounts Manager
Barbara Kovacevich, Events
Kristen Barnard, Membership Development
Christy Atkinson, Facility & Admin Support
Karen Granade, Leadership Program & Chamber Travel
Christina Weeks, Communications
Our Mission:
Create, promote, and enhance opportunity and growth for the business community.
PUBLIC HOURS: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM
The Chamber's office is open for business.
Please email, call or make an appointment to drop by the office.
Please contact us at 817-837-1000 or MetroportInfo@MetroportChamber.org.
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BPS Technology
Comfort Suites Roanoke
CoServ Electric
Fidelity Investments
Integrity Land Title, LLC
Legend Bank
Lucky Spur Ranch Retreat
McAdams Co.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake
Wabtec
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City of Haslet
City of Roanoke
Northwest ISD
Town of Argyle
Town of Northlake
Town of Trophy Club
Town of Westlake
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