Coppell News, Events, & Resources

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Ellie Braxton, President/CEO

ellie@coppellchamber.org

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TOP NEWS - MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

Be There As We Honor Our Local First Responders

Our annual celebration of our brave First Responders returns to Fire Station #4 on Thursday, April 18, for a catered lunch with keynote speakers from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving, presented by the City of Coppell, Legacy ER & Urgent Care and Vizcarra Hospitality.

Chief Operating Officer Nikoma Wolf and Director of Emergency Medicine Dr. Connie Swickhamer will present on the intricate dance between hospitals and First Responders which is built on trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to preserving life.

Thursday, April 18 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

$30/member in advance, $35 at the door

$35/future member in advance, $40 at the door

Coppell Fire Station #4

440 Northpoint Drive

Coppell, TX 75019

INVESTOR SERVICES

Local Business Champion Spotlight

April Is National Safe Digging Month

Natural gas safety is a partnership, so Atmos Energy wants everyone to understand the importance of calling 811 before building a deck, planting a tree, installing a fence or digging for any other project. Calling 811 is free, it’s safe and it’s required by law – helping to protect millions of miles of underground utility lines that are vital to everyday life.

Who should call 811?

Homeowners when installing a fence or a mailbox or planting a tree.
Excavation companies and contractors when digging a foundation, changing a driveway’s route or installing a pool.
Farmers, ranchers and anyone else with a digging project.

Find safe digging tips and meet the Atmos Energy heroes who work to help keep our community safe on their website.

Ambassador of the Month

Business Coach & Entrepreneur Puts Chamber Membership To Work For His Small Businesses

Andy Million, shown center, brings more than 25 years of global corporate finance, planning and analysis for multi-billion dollar companies to local businesses through The Growth Coach of Greater DFW. Business planning, budgets, cash flow, treasury guidance, risk mitigation, sales plans, marketing strategies and even people management are just a few of his specialties.

Andy also owns a startup SaaS development company and a vacation destination company.

“The Coppell Chamber helped build my book of business without question. Laila and Ellie get members plugged into the right place. I’ve explored many options – this Chamber works for my business.” - Andy Million

Thanks for all you do to support and grow the Chamber, Andy!

Meet The Candidates Tomorrow At Dallas College

The Chamber's Government Affairs Task Force invites you to meet the candidates for election to the Coppell City Council and Coppell ISD Board of Trustees at a forum tomorrow presented by Championship Martial Arts.

The election set for May 4 includes:

City Council Place 5 (Special Election to replace John Jun)

Candidates Freddie Guerra and Ramesh Premkumar

CISD Board of Trustees Place 6

Candidates Nichole Bentley (incumbent) and Eneida Padro

Incumbents running unopposed are:

City of Coppell Mayor - Wes Mays
City Council Place 2 - Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
City Council Place 4 - Kevin Nevels
City Council Place 6 - Biju Mathew
CISD Board of Trustees Place 7 - Jobby Mathew

Participating candidates will be given uninterrupted speaking time, followed by a Q&A with LeRoy Wilkerson.

5:00 - 6:00 pm: City Council Candidates
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Coppell ISD Candidates

While the event is free, the Chamber requests RSVPs to ensure seating.

Tuesday, April 16

Dallas College Coppell Center - Building A

101 S. Royal Lane

Coppell, TX 75019

Business Offline Is This Thursday

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Thursday of every month for Business Offline, our after-hours networking event hosted by member businesses. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres while you meet and mingle with the business leaders in our community.

Attendance is included with your membership. Future members may attend up to three times. No RSVP necessary - just come on by!

Thursday, April 18 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

The Vitamin Bridge (inside ReMax)

500 S. Denton Tap Road Suite 200

Coppell, TX 75019

Back by popular demand - it's the ultimate game of tug-of-war against a fully loaded Coppell fire truck!

Our 2024 Wellness Festival & Annual Fire Truck Pull, presented by Coppell Family YMCA, is a community showcase of our businesses that support a healthy lifestyle (body & mind). Other sponsors include MD Pediatric Associates, Medical City Las Colinas, Parker University, RBFCU and State Farm - Natalie Burkhaulter.

Among the family friendly activities is the Fire Truck Pull where teams of 12 test their strength by pulling the fire truck a set distance for the best time.

Last year's event drew more than 300 attendees. StretchLab took the trophy in the community category and the Coppell Fire Department earned bragging rights against the Coppell Police Department.

Fire Truck Pull Team Registration

$200 for a team of 12 people

Fire Truck Pull Individual Registration

$20 per person

Vendor Booth

$200 Chamber members / $300 non-members

This is a FREE community event! No RSVP necessary.

Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 - 11:00 am

Coppell Family YMCA

146 Town Center Blvd.

Coppell, TX 75019

NEW THIS YEAR!

Pickleball Skills & Drills, presented by Spooner

Want to get in on the pickleball craze? Learn from professional coaches at the Chamber's Wellness Festival!

Already an experienced player who never misses a chance to compete? We have your game!

This activity will be located inside the YMCA.

You must sign up in advance for lessons or game play as space is limited.

Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

Blood donated with Carter BloodCare goes to patients across North, Central and East Texas — our friends, family and neighbors — facing emergencies every day such as older adults with age-related health issues, mothers experiencing difficulties during childbirth, major accident and emergency patients, children with anemia, and many others who depend on an available community blood supply.

Please sign up in advance as time slots are limited.

Chamber Makes Annual State Of Education Update A Free Community-Wide Event This Year

This year's State of Education Update, presented by the City of Coppell, on Tuesday, May 14 is free for all to attend.

Dr. Brad Hunt, superintendent of Coppell ISD, and Dr. Christa Slejko, president of Dallas College North Lake, will review the achievements of the past year and provide updates on future goals and initiatives. There will also be performances by CISD choir, dancers and cheerleaders as well as an art exhibit by Dallas College North Lake students.

Sponsors include Coppell Family YMCA, Dallas College, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson and Oncor.

Visit our website for event sponsorship opportunities and vendor booth information.

Coffee & pastries will be served. While the event is free to attend, the Chamber requests RSVPs for planning purposes.

Tuesday, May 14 from 8:30 - 10:00 am

Coppell Arts Center

505 Travis St.

Coppell, TX 75019

RSVP NOW

Start Your Tuesday With Networking & Breakfast At Hard Eight BBQ

Mark your calendars for the 4th Tuesday of every month and plan on joining us for our most popular networking event, BizCon Breakfast. You'll have the chance to meet and mingle with Chamber members, staff and community leaders - so bring your business cards, co-workers and friends!

Attendance is included with your membership. Future members may attend up to three times.

Tuesday, April 23 from 8 - 9 am

Hard Eight BBQ

688 Freeport Pkwy.

Coppell, TX 75019

Join Us Every Wednesday For Growth Group

Showcase your business by joining us for a little lunch and some lively conversation at our Wednesday Growth Group. The goal of Growth Group is to build personal and professional relationships with other members while exchanging leads, business tips, growing your prospect list, and, most importantly, referrals.

Attendees at these dynamic meetings introduce themselves and their business with a 30-second commercial. Maximize your networking by arriving early or staying after the meeting to enjoy open networking with the local business professionals who attend each week.

Attendance is included with your membership. Future members may attend up to three times. Food/drinks available for purchase.

Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

JC's Burger Bar

160 W. Sandy Lake Road, Suite 100

Coppell, TX 75019

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, April 16: Government Affairs Task Force Meeting

Tuesday, April 16: City Council & CISD Candidates Forum

Wednesday, April 17: Growth Group Networking

Wednesday, April 17: Working Well in Coppell Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 17: Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, April 18: First Responders Appreciation Luncheon

Thursday, April 18: Business Offline at The Vitamin Bridge

Friday, April 19: Leadership Coppell Class "Simulated Societies"

Tuesday, April 23: BizCon Breakfast at Hard Eight BBQ

Tuesday, April 23: Ribbon Cutting at European Wax Center

Wednesday, April 24: Growth Group Networking

Thursday, April 25: ChatGPT2 Workshop

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, September 12: 31st Annual Golf Classic

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INVESTOR ADVOCACY

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Let's Showcase Your Business In Our 2024-2025 Guide

Planning has begun on our 2024-2025 Business Directory & Community Guide which will be published in June.

Members should reserve their ad space now. See size and placement options.

NEW THIS YEAR! Stand out further with a full-page advertorial.

Finally, Chamber members can upgrade their directory listing for enhanced visibility.

For $300, members receive a mini ad in the categorized directory. See Coppell Pediatrics and Spooner Physical Therapy & Sports Performance on page 57 of last year's publication for examples.
For $100, members receive a bolded listing in the alphabetized and categorized directories.

To ensure the information in this year's Business Directory & Community Guide is correct, all members should login to their Chamber account as soon as possible to review their business name, contact information, categorization and update as needed.

Ad sales close May 1. Print-ready artwork is due May 10. Professional design services at a discounted rate available upon request.

Returning advertisers will be given right of first refusal for premium placements. Contact ellie@coppellchamber.org to reserve your space today!

SEE 2023-2024 DIRECTORY

Apply Now For Next Year's Leadership Coppell Class

Leadership Coppell prepares promising leaders for positions of responsibility by acquainting them with significant community processes and pressing issues. Participants engage in discussions with established leaders, go behind-the-scenes at the community’s key institutions, build their leadership skills, create a lasting network of contacts, and give back to the community.

In dynamic sessions held one Friday a month, August through May, participants learn about timely and relevant issues of vital concern to their city, and how they can effectively shape the future of their community, their organization, or their business.

As the Class of 2024 prepares to graduate in May, it is time for aspiring leaders who wish to be a part of the Class of 2025 to register for an application.

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