“New Normal” Continues to Transform
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Two sales and technology leaders shared a revealing statement when they spoke in Fort Worth last week:
Not a single company or person can forecast with full confidence what is going to happen in the coming weeks and months.
The dynamics of the “New Normal” continue to challenge and change how we work in our jobs, live in our communities and interact with our families. To many of us, all three of those elements take place at our home address.
A great many parents have been frustrated in the past week about how the Tarrant County Public Health Authority closed public and non-religious private schools until late September. However, this Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reversed the decision on schools and now turned those deliberations over to local school districts.
Such are the dynamics and frustrations that our residents – and Americans nationwide – are facing. We are trying to strike a balance between safety and health with the need to have some degree of normalcy that will send children to school and parents back to work – presuming, of course, that their workplaces are welcoming on-site work.
Your NLF board of directors has been busy in planning our future activities, which include:
At each of these events, we will observe the very safest protocols to ensure your health and safety following the recommendations as defined by Governor Abbott’s office and local health officials.
We do hope that we will be able to host that annual award luncheon on August 21. Our keynote speaker,
Johnny Quinn
, is a former NFL player and an Olympian who knows how to overcome extreme adversity.
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This luncheon will take place either in-person or virtually, And we certainly want to honor one of our own,
Randy Clinton
, with our Distinguished Leadership Award. Please turn in your reservations and table sponsors today.
Our four major sponsors at this time are:
- City of Grapevine
- Community Enrichment Center
- Linebarger Attorney at Law
- Providence Bank
- Texas Health HEB Hospital
I want to express our additional appreciation to each of our seven chamber of commerce chief executives, who have worked so diligently to protect and promote our local businesses. They will be our guests at the award luncheon.
Let’s look forward to gathering safely on August 21 at the Hurst Conference Center for our Annual Award Luncheon.
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Nick
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Leadership is Focus of NLF Annual Award Luncheon
Interestingly enough, our keynote speaker, former NFL player and Olympian
Johnny Quinn
, will speak about leadership and overcoming adversity – a message we definitely need to hear.
Johnny is a keynote speaker and leadership trainer for businesses, teams and organizations. His NLF career included being a member of the Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers. He competed on the
U.S. Olympic Team’s bobsled team
in the 2014 Sochi, Russia, games.
Since leadership is the theme of the luncheon, we are recognizing three groups of honored guests:
- One member of the leadership program from each of our seven Chambers of Commerce in northeast Tarrant County
- The chief executive of each of our seven Chambers of Commerce for their leadership and tireless efforts in promoting and encouraging our businesses during this pandemic
- Jean Anne Hamm from the Nancy and Alan Hamm Foundation, which generously provided $22,000 in matching grants for us to double our scholarship contributions to graduating high school seniors from schools in northeast Tarrant County
In addition, we will recognize yet another leader who has inspired and served with distinction over his career:
Randy Clinton
, now in his 25
th
year as CEO of the Community Enrichment Center. Beyond his professional career, he has also chaired the Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce and the Tarrant County Continuum of Care for the Homeless.
We look forward to honoring Randy on August 21. Please contact John Fletcher at 817-205-2334 or at
john@thefletch.org
for sponsorship opportunities.
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Ross Perot, Jr., to Keynote Heart of North Texas Conference
Eli Mercer and his committee are working on the balance of the program that responds to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. As Eli has shared in committee meetings, our speakers and topics will continue to unfold as do the newest developments from COVID-19.
The Grand Hall at the NRH Centre will play host to the event, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
Click here to view the flyer
for this event that provides further details about sponsorship opportunities.
We appreciate the early support of our sponsors:
- Texas Health Alliance, Texas Health HEB, Texas Health Southlake, & Texas Health Foundation
- Venture Business Impact
- Frost Bank
- Town of Trophy Club
- City of Haslet
- City of Hurst
- City of Keller
- City of North Richland Hills
- JPS Hospital
You can reach Eli Mercer
(
heartofnorthtexas@gmail.com
or 972-896-3780) for sponsorship opportunities, including how to sponsor both the Annual Award Luncheon on August 21 and the Heart of North Texas on November 6.
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Keep NLF Dynamic and Growing
We welcome a new member and established community leader:
Mindy Monroe
, who is President of Legend Bank’s location at 6851 NE Loop 820 in North Richland Hills. She oversees commercial, consumer and agriculture-related lending.
Mindy has been with Legend for 10 years and was previously Senior Vice President at Liberty Bank in North Richland Hills for five years, and Vice President of First Bank in Fort Worth prior to that. Her community involvements include the Northeast Richland Lions Club, the Community Enrichment Center, North Richland Hills Economic Development and 2020 Capital Program Advisory Committee, and Financial Peace Coach at Milestone Church. She chaired the Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce in 2009.
Mindy graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics and from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. She and her husband, Mike, live in North Richland Hills. They enjoy spending their time in the magnificent creation of the great outdoors.
These influencers are making a difference in our area, so let's invite them to participate in NLF. Membership is the lifeblood of our organization.
For any prospective NLF members you know,
Click here
to download the membership application. We want both established and emerging leaders to continue joining our organization to further the dynamic growth of Northeast Tarrant County.
We ask you to warmly welcome visitors and new members to our breakfast meetings. Growing the power of networks is one of the main benefits of NLF.
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Chamber of Commerce Resources
All our area chambers
are reaching out to their local businesses and overall communities to offer whatever assistance they can provide. Our chambers are hosting digital meetings from such platforms as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex and Facebook Live to produce interactive sessions or offer information on a one-way transmission.
Our chambers have helped connect small businesses with area banks participating in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The chambers have also provided all the information about the Tarrant County
Small Business Grant Program
to their members.
Our chambers of commerce are the voice of business for our community and we are indeed fortunate to have such committed and caring leaders as their presidents/executive directors and officers.
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817-421-1522
817-431-2169
817-283-1521
817-281-9376
817-937-1000
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Census Deadline two weeks away
Friday, August 14, will be the deadline to respond to the
United States Census Bureau.
The deadline was extended from July 31 due to the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
While you are officing or sheltering in place at home, now is an ideal time to complete your 2020 Census form. It takes less than five minutes and all your information is confidential.
The Census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers and many others use to provide daily services, products and support for you and our community.
During these final two weeks, Census takers will interview people in apartments and homes that have not responded to the 2020 Census to help make sure everyone is counted.
Your participation is likely to help our area secure an additional congressional seat. Please learn more by following thi
s
Census 2020
.
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New Board Member Profile: Mike Taylor
If you can’t recall ever attending an NLF meeting without seeing
Mike Taylor
, there’s a good reason: He was one of the original members when our organization was first founded in 1988. At that time, he had helped establish the HEB Economic Development Foundation, where he served as its executive director for two years.
In 1991, Mike started Revolution Technologies, a global electrical charging manufacturer serving the EMS and yachting industries and sold it in 2007 when he returned to the financial services industry. First, he was a financial advisor for Edward Jones 2007-2012, and since then he has been Vice President and Financial Advisor at Provident Strategies in North Richland Hills.
He’s enthusiastic about serving his community:
- Chaired the Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce in 1993
- Served 14 years, including three as Mayor Pro-Tem, on the Colleyville City Council
- Served six full terms (twelve years) on the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce board and completed Leadership Colleyville in 1988 and 2006.
- Represented 10 northeast Tarrant County cities on the Regional Transportation Council
- Served on the GCISD Education Foundation Board and currently serves on the Investment and Finance committee
- Serves on the GRACE Board and its Investment and Finance committee
Mike has earned the respect of his community by being named 2017 Citizen of the Year by the Colleyville Chamber. He attended the University of North Texas, where he studied business administration and political science. Mike and his wife, Susan, live in Colleyville, and are excited that their daughter Caitlin may be moving back to Texas.
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Featured Speaker:
Johnny Quinn
Friday, August 21
11:30 a.m.
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Breakfast with an Entrepreneur Panel
Tuesday, October 13
7:30 a.m.
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Friday, November 6
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Click HERE
to view this event flyer and see how you can become one of our Community Sponsors!
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