Weekly Edition No. 169 | Lewisville Chamber Website
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August 29, 2016 

The Lewisville Area Chamber offers numerous ways for you to promote and strengthen your business. Learn more in this week's Monday Memo.

What's Happening
Welcome Our Newest Chamber Team Member

The Chamber is pleased to introduce Natalie Drayden as the new office manager.

Natalie joins the Chamber with more than 5 years of experience as a business analyst. Her ventures in community service led her to found Colony of Home, a nonprofit organization that promotes community and self enrichment.

In 2007, Natalie graduated from Southern Methodist University where she studied computer science and is currently pursuing a psychology degree.

Time Management Breakthrough
Tuesday, September 13
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Do you wish you had more hours in the day?

If so, make plans to attend our two hour Time Management Breakthrough workshop presented by Art Locke of Focal Point Business Coaching.

Learn more and secure your spot by Tuesday, September 6.

2017 Business & Community Guide

The Chamber has partnered with Metro Media Publishing to produce the 2017 Business & Community Guide.

NEW this year is an enhanced digital edition that will be distributed via email to all members.

Promote Your Business
  1. Make sure your directory listing is up to date
  2. Consider purchasing additional advertising space in the publication
Tammie Easson, our Metro Media representative, will give you a call in the coming weeks to inquire about advertising opportunities. You can also contact her at (417) 629-7935 or teasson@metromediapublishers.com.

Contact Chamber Staff to attain your login credentials in order to update your profile.

Going Away Celebration
Wednesday, August 31
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mattito's Tex-Mex

Help us celebrate and recognize Banicia Watts for her work over the last two and a half years. This is a come and go reception.

Monday, September 5

The Chamber office will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6.

2016 Landshark Open
Monday, September 26
Lantana Golf Club

The Lewisville Area Chamber's Golf Classic, presented by Landshark, is fast approaching. This is a great opportunity to promote your business.

We want YOU to participate as a sponsor or a volunteer. Please contact Cristina Rodriguez or visit the website for more information.


Thursday, November 3
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Looking for a way to get in front of hundreds of community members?

Discover Local invites the community to get to know the businesses in their area. The event features:
  • Business Expo
  • Taste of Southern Denton County
  • *NEW* Job Fair
  • Health & Wellness Expo
  • Kids Zone

Potential vendors can learn more on our website. There is no cost for the public to attend.


LEADS Power Networking

Connect with more than 60 area businesses at our no cost LEADS held on Friday mornings.

**No LEADS Friday, September 2:** To be respectful of those who may extend their Labor Day weekend, we will not host LEADS Power Networking this Friday. LEADS will resume on Friday, September 9.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings


Frontier Communications - Sept. 9 (Immediately following LEADS)

PointBank - October 25

Member Corner
Did You Know?

For a reasonable fee ($150 per set) you can purchase direct mail labels of all chamber members to promote an upcoming event or special. It may take staff up to 72 hours to produce to the labels upon request.

Have questions? Contact the Chamber Staff.

*Major investors have a certain number of sets available to them as part of their membership package.

Business Food For Thought...
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Leaving the Past Behind So You Can Live In Your LImitless Vision
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The Real Problem With Millennials: They're Workaholics
When you leave for a week's vacation in the Poconos, it's probably not your boss who's rolling her eyes.  Read More

From the President
The mission of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic growth of the local business community. This week Banicia Watts, the Chamber's office manager for the last two and a half years, will conclude her employment to focus on her personal business endeavors. She, like many of you, is taking the next step in entrepreneurship. 

We are excited to witness the continued growth in her businesses and look forward to helping her connect in the community as a new chamber member. She will certainly be missed.

We are thrilled to add Natalie Drayden to our team. Natalie's talents and experience will not only help her to excel in the office manager position, but will bring a fresh perspective to our work.  The Chamber is blessed to have a slate of gifted professionals on staff who have a passion for service and building a strong community.

Be sure to stay in touch with all things Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, or watching our videos on YouTube. The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce consistently has A LOT of very exciting things going on in our community that may benefit you, so be sure to stay connected with us.

At your service,
Ray Hernandez, IOM
President
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce

Lewisville Chamber of Commerce | 972-436-9571 | info@lewisvillechamber.org | http://www.lewisvillechamber.org
551 North Valley Pkwy
Lewisville, TX 75067