Chamber Latte: Your Monday Morning eNews
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Following containment guidelines for COVID-19, we have temporarily closed our offices to public access. We are still available by phone and email. Please contact us by phone at 817-837-1000 or email
MetroportInfo@MetroportChamber.org
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Greetings! Here's what you'll find in this week's Chamber Latte:
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New This Week:
- Office Closed Friday
- Business Impact Survey
- Community Support
- Call with Congressman Burgess: The Effects of Coronavirus on North Texas Banks
- New & Renewing Members
COVID-19
- Business Resources
- Member Support
- Emergency Loans Checklist
- SBA Disaster Assistance Loan
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Networking THIS Week:
- ELM Mixer - Members Under 40
- Coffee in the Kitchen
- Quarantini Time
- Ambassadors
In Every Issue:
- Chamber Marketplace
- Chamber Save the Date
- 2020 Community, Member & Event Partners
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The Chamber's office will be closed on Friday, April 10.
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Business Impact Survey: COVID-19
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Provide Important Feedback!
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As we are in unprecedented times, it is important to capture the impact COVID-19 has had on our business community. Please take a few minutes to answer this short survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Please complete survey by Friday, April 17.
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Support Our Community Helpers!
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Help Those Helping Others
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Those who support our community in hard times are vitally important! They need our help. But you may be wondering . . . how?
Check out the needs from fellow Metroport Chamber Members - our non-profits need your help!
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The Effects of Coronavirus on North Texas Banks
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Join Congressman Michael Burgess on a conference call with the Republican Leader for the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer. They will address the effects of the Coronavirus on North Texas Bankers. On the call, you will have the chance to ask questions directly.
Who: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer
What: Live, Conference Call
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 9:30 p.m. CST
How: Dial (833) 738-0056 - Press ZERO to ask a question.
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ELM Virtual Happy Hour: April 7
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Join fellow Metroport Chamber Members under 40 for an online mixer. Make connections with business professionals who already know how to use Zoom!
Tuesday, April 7, 4 PM to 5 PM
FREE Zoom Virtual Meeting for Members (only)
Please RSVP! Watch email for link to join.
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Coffee in the Kitchen: April 8
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It was wonderful to see familiar faces at our first Coffee in the Kitchen. We will host these online, pop-up meetings every week while we shelter-in-place.
Join us Wednesday to see friends, make new contacts and enjoy a laugh.
Bring your favorite mug!
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Wednesday, April 8, 8 AM to 9 AM
FREE Zoom Virtual Meeting
Metroport Chamber Members Only
Please RSVP for link and password.
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Bring your favorite beverage as we toast the end of the week!
Stop by our online networking event to connect and have fun.
Thursday, April 9, 4 PM to 5 PM
FREE Zoom Virtual Meeting
Metroport Chamber Members Only
Please RSVP for link and password.
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The Ambassadors will have their monthly meeting via Zoom. Please contact Mary Anne Weatherred with any questions.
Thursday, April 9
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Please RSVP! Watch your email for the Zoom link.
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Webinar: Are You Thriving or Surviving?
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Featured Speaker:
Joanna Wiesinger
Thrive With Strengths
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Tap Into Your Strengths!
In this free, online webinar, Strengths Contributions Coach Joanna Wiesinger will give us the tools to tap into our own, unique strengths and not just survive - but thrive in these unprecedented times!
FREE Member Benefit!
Tuesday, April 14, 11 AM to Noon
Zoom Webinar
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Going Stir Crazy? Plan A Trip!
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Dream Now! Travel in October!
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Travel this fall to experience all that France has to offer! Breathtaking views! Fabulous Food! Amazing artists! And more!
- Early bird pricing deadline is April 18
- Final payment isn't due until July 15
- Cancellation penalties removed (except insurance costs) if you cancel by July 15
Dream about getting out of the house! Travel to Southern France!
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Travel to see Avignon, St. Remy De Provence, Les Baux De Provence, Arles, Orange, Aix-en-Provence then, Nice, Cannes, St. Paul-de-Vence, Villefranche, Monte Carlo and Eze. Plus! New option to Paris!
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Please welcome the following New Members in March:
Soul Bird CHKN Shack & Wing Bar
Lynx Actual, LLC
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Haslet
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Many thanks to the following Renewing Members in March:
ATMOS Energy,
Advisory Partner
Benchmark a global hospitality company,
Advisory Partner
Champions Rotary Club of Justin
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.,
Chairman’s Circle
Clark Contractors
Cooper & Stebbins, L.P.,
Business Member
Craft & Vine Taproom and Eatery
First Eye Care
Justin Seed
Keller Williams Realty – Franklin Team
North Central Texas College,
Advisory Partner
North Texas Orthopedics Spine Center,
Business Member
Northwest ISD Education Foundation
Professional INSP
Sunny Street Café,
Business Member
TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs,
Advisory Partner
Willard Realty Group
XM Performance
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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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Coronavirus Business Resources
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Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist
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The Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist takes a small business step-by-step through the process of preparing to file for a loan.
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Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Follow the guide for how to apply.
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Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act created a new employee retention tax credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses as a result of COVID-19.
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Resources for Your Business
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We will update this page as new information becomes available.
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Help Our Small Businesses!
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Include Your Special Offer!
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Tell us in 25 words or less about your promotion or special offer during this crisis!
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Census 2020: It's Important!
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Deadline: Wednesday, April 15
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Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. The results also determine how many seats in Congress each state gets.Take time to complete by April 15.
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Be in the Know! Grab Your Latte!
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TIP:
Always OPEN your Chamber Latte. When you don't open it, email programs treat it as junk mail & will stop sending it to you.
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THIS WEEK
April 10 - Chamber office closed
CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
UPCOMING
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Metroport Chamber
600 E. Byron Nelson Blvd., Ste. 500
Roanoke, TX 76262
817.837.1000
Sally Aldridge, IOM, President & CEO
Mary Anne Weatherred, Membership and Programs Manager
Tom Ritz, Membership Development
Carrie Kindel, Accounts Manager
Alicia Rowntree, Events and Marketing
Karen Granade, Leadership Program & Chamber Travel
Sam Meredith, Building Project Manager
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 temporarily closed to the public, though you can reach us by phone or email. Please contact us at 817-837-1000 or
MetroportInfo@MetroportChamber.org
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BPS Just Energy 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 Westlake
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