HEB CHAMBER MONTHLY NEWS & UPDATES

October 2023 | Issue 10, Volume 1

Events Calendar

Chamber Member Promotions & Services

Member Job Postings

THE HEB CHAMBER SUPPORTS THE HEB ISD BOND PROPOSITIONS A & B.

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PROPOSED PROJECTS

TAX INFORMATION

INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE:

BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE

The HEB ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a $997,300,000 bond election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The district has created a website is to serve as a community resource to provide factual information about the bond proposal so that HEB ISD voters can be informed and involved in decisions regarding future planning for the district. CLICK HERE to visit and learn more about how this bond will affect HEB ISD students and future workforce, the community and YOU!

Yard signs are available for pickup at the HEB Chamber office during regular business hours.

GET VALUABLE INFORMATION! STAY INFORMED!

Join us for our October Luncheon & Annual Meeting when we'll hear from Former HEB Chamber Chairman Steve Farco and former HEB ISD School Board Trustee Faye Beaulieu about the upcoming bond and the affect if will have on our school district and community.

This luncheon will also serve as our Chamber's Annual Meeting where we will vote as a membership on the incoming 2024 Board Members.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

🌶 SOMEBODY GET A BOWL! IT'S CHILI OUTSIDE! 🌶

It's that time of the year again when we gather to prove that our taste buds are tougher than our toughest competitors at the 28th Annual Stan the Chamber Man's Chili Challenge! Mark you calendar and make plans to join us during this fun, delicious event at Texas Harley Davidson in Bedford.

Are you the next TOP - CHILI - CHEF?

CLICK HERE to sign up by Thursday, October 12!

Be sure to bring a bag or two of candy to this event! We're collecting for the 3rd Annual Medical City North Hills SPOOOOOOOKTACULAR Drive-Thru Event that they're hosting for the community on Saturday, October, 28.

Are you available to volunteer during the Chili Challenge? If so, please contact Events Manager Jennifer Jones and let her know. We'll need a few people to help before and after the event.

HEB CHAMBER SUPPORTS

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDEMENTS PROPOSITIONS 6,7 & 8

Proposition 6 - Creating Texas Water Fund

Proposition 7 - Creating Texas Energy Fund

Proposition 8 - Creating Broadband Infrastructure Fund

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF AMENDEMENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MON, OCT 2	TUES, OCT 3	WED, OCT 4	THURS, OCT 5	FRI, OCT 6
			11:30 a.m. Ambassadors' Meeting
MON, OCT 9	TUES, OCT 10	WED, OCT 11	THURS, OCT 12	FRI, OCT 13
	8:30 a.m. Senior Services Alliance	11:30 a.m. Visit a Weekly Leads Group	11:30 a.m. October Membership Luncheon & Annual Meeting
	5 p.m. Toast Tuesdays Open Networking
MON, OCT 16	TUES, OCT 17	WED, OCT 18	THURS, OCT 19	FRI, OCT 20
LAST DAY FOR MEMBERSHIP SURVEY	9 a.m. HYPE HEB - Young Professionals Group	11:30 a.m. Visit a Weekly Leads Group	5 p.m. Stan the Chamber Man's Chili Challenge
	11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Sniffs & Licks Playcare

OUR MEMBERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

HAPPY CHAMBER-VERSARY!

We are very appreciative to the following members who have renewed their membership and understand the importance of their Chamber benefits and how it contributes to the success of their business!

Benenati Law Firm, P.C.

City of Bedford

City of Euless

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board

First Baptist Church of Hurst

Leach & Fox, Attorneys at Law

Martin United Methodist Church

Reliant, an NRG company

6 Stones Mission Network

Ciera Bank

Mr. G's Flooring America

Whirlyball/LaserWhirld of HEB

African Moons

Calverley Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing

Copper Hill Apartments

Birch Medical & Wellness

Christina Eschbacher, Realtor ®

Class 101 MidCities

DRC Contracting, Inc.

Firefighter Roofing

Goody Goody Liquor

Henry's Service All

Holiday Inn DFW Airport Area West

Innovative Ways

Integris

Jim Griffin

MarketGlocal

Mary Martin Frazior, IOM, CCE

State Representative Giovanni Capriglione

Sushi SoHo

System4 DFW

Truly Nolen Pest Control

OUR CHAMBER FAMILY HAS GROWN!

We're very excited about the new members that recently joined us! Please take a few moments to visit the websites and social media pages of these valuable members and see what great services they have to offer!

Allen Samuels Direct

Local Car Dealership

Canvas Outpatient, PLLC

Outpatient Treatment Center

Excellence Early Learning Center LLC

Education Services

Mr. Dentist

General & Restorative Family Dentist

Sniffs and Licks Playcare

Animal Playcare, Boarding & Grooming

Spectrum Financial Group

Business Solutions, Financial Service Consulting

The Nutrition Co.

Health & Wellness, Food Service

AGREE/DISAGREE: The Chamber is making a meaningful impact on my business/organization.

AGREE

DISAGREE

UNDECIDED

THANK YOU FOR COMING! - August Chamber Events

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Place 2 Council Member Dan Cogan Appointed Mayor

During the September 26 Council Meeting, the City Council voted to appoint current Mayor Pro Tem and Place 2 Council Member Dan Cogan to fill the vacancy of Bedford Mayor after the resignation of Mayor Michael Boyter, and he will serve until the next regular election in May. =Cogan has served on the City Council since 2018 and was appointed Mayor Pro Tem by the Council in August. Cogan will be officially sworn-in as Mayor during the October 10 Council meeting.

CLICK HERE and say 'In the Know' with all the happenings in Hurst!

SIZE UP HEB IS A FREE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOL YOU CAN USE 24/7!

Who are the competitors in your area?

What are the consumer expenditures within HEB?

Where are local suppliers that you can connect with?

How can you optimize the advertising for your business?

CLICK HERE to get answers to these questions and MORE can be found using the SIZE UP HEB tool on our website!

2024 HEB CHAMBER BUSINESS & RELOCATION GUIDE

→ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS ←

Double check the details on your membership profile and update your information as it's needed to ensure that your business demographics, representatives and categories are listed correctly for the 2024 Guide! All updates need to be complete by Friday, October 27.

HOW TO:

Update your company information

HOW TO:

Update your personal information.

HOW TO:

Update your staff information

DID YOU KNOW?

We print and send out over 5,000 copies of our Community & Relocation Guide all over the HEB and surrounding area each year! That is a lot of potential clients and connections that are waiting to know more about your business!

CLICK HERE and choose from a variety of advertising packages are available to suit your marketing needs. Reserve your ad spot today!

Contact the Communications Manager Lindsey Colorado if you have any questions or are ready to move forward with your ad.

MEMBER POLL: Please send me information about

Advertising options in the 2024 Guide

Updating my member information.

MEMBER NEWS: Celebrations & Acknowledgements!

Thank you to our 2023 Major Partners!

CHAMPIONS CIRCLE

PLATINUM

AlecXander Medical Spa

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine

City of Bedford

City of Euless

City of Hurst

First Bank Texas

Frost Bank, Euless

Linebarger Attorneys at Law

Medical City North Hills

ONCOR Electric Delivery

Republic Services

GOLD

Benenati Law Firm P.C.

HEB Independent School District

Mason-Dallas, Inc.

Parker Law Firm. P.C.

Peerless Electric Company

Shaw Insurance Agency

Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus

Veritex Community Bank

SILVER

American Airlines Credit Union

Atmos Energy

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Dalworth Restoration

Deluxe Roofing & Construction, LLC

DeMars & Associates

DOCUmation

EECU

Fort Worth Community Credit Union

Happy State Bank

Integris

RBFCU

NBT Financial

What’s Poppin Texas

BRONZE

Camp Bedford Pet Resort

Fletcher Consulting Public Relations

King Financial Services

Share Your Success!

We have so many incredible members who are being recognized in the media every month for their positive contribution within our community! If your business or organization has received special attention, please contact Communications Manager Lindsey Colorado with the details so we can share the news and celebrate with you!

SEPTEMBER 7

Hurst Public Library is one of just 49 libraries nationwide that has been selected through a competitive process to participate in NASA@ My Library that will enhance STEAM learning opportunities in our community and share the story, science, and adventure of NASA’s scientific explorations of planet Earth, our solar system, and the universe beyond. CLICK HERE to learn more!

SEPTEMBER 11

🎈Happy 2nd Birthday to Nothing Bundt Cakes, Hurst! Click here to order your own delicious bundt cake!

SEPTEMBER 15

What a wonderful testimonial from an ER of Texas patient! Positive word-of-mouth referrals are GOLD to any business! Click here to learn more!

SEPTEMBER 22

Congratulations to First Bank Texas for receiving the 2023 Best of Community Banking Gold Eagle Award for Community Service. Click here to learn more!

Become a 2024 Major Partner

of the Chamber!

Membership Packages for your business, not only helps you stay on budget, but it also allows for continuous marketing & promotion throughout the year as a sponsor of Chamber events and programs you support! Contact President & CEO Mary Frazior for more information!