Texas Economic Development Snapshot
as of December 2020
The Texas economy continues to recover from the impacts of the global pandemic and remains one of the strongest and most diverse economies in the nation. Below is a snapshot of the state's economic status:
Unemployment Rate: 7.2%
Workforce: 14.1 million
Exports: $23.58 billion
Total Jobs Added: 64,200
Professional & Business Services: 27,000 jobs added
Trade, Transportation & Utilities: 20,100 jobs added
Education and Health Services: 6,600 jobs added
Click HERE for full details of this snapshot.
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Thank you to this year's Annual Awards Luncheon Sponsors! |
PRINT SPONSOR
Minuteman Press
AWARD SPONSORS
Benenati Law Firm, P.C.
Better Signs and Banners, Inc. dba All About Recognition
Frost Bank
Mason-Dallas, Inc.
ONCOR Electric Delivery
TABLE SPONSORS
AlecXander Medical Spa
City of Bedford
City of Hurst
First Bank Texas
HEB Independent School District
Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Mason-Dallas, Inc.
RBFCU
Republic Services
Tarrant County College-Northeast Campus
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The HEB Chamber believes in recognizing members who help stimulate the local economy, give back the community and serve as positive and productive advocates for the Chamber. Join us in person or online to honor and appreciate those who have supported the Chamber and community in 2020!
Friday, February 26
11:30 a.m. - Food Service Starts
12 p.m. - Program Begins
Texas Star Conference Center
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Join us in saying Thank You to the medical professionals of Texas Health HEB and Medical City North Hills by donating one or more small boxes of Valentines candy to the drive through-drop off locations listed below.
For the safety of everyone, please drop candy boxes off at the designated donation area or container outside of the main building entrance only.
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Drive Through-Drop Off Location 1
Drop off dates: Monday thru Friday beginning Thursday, February 4 through Wednesday, February 10
Drop off times: 9 a.m.-5p.m.
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Drive Through-Drop Off Location 2
Drop off date: *Saturday, February 6
*One day only
Drop off time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
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Gain a front-row seat to building a network with the business leaders of HEB! Chamber Ambassadors meet on the first Thursday of every month.
Thursday, February 4
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Event on Zoom
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The Alliance is a collaboration of Chamber member businesses that provide products and services for seniors. Its purpose is to make it easier for the businesses to develop a network of service providers and joint promotion opportunities.
Tuesday, February 16
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Virtual Event on Zoom
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This is event is brought to you by the Coalition of Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce which the HEB Chamber is a part of. |
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Tarrant County Days provides an opportunity for local business and community leaders to hear directly from Texas Senators and State Representatives on business and community issues that matter at the local and state level.
We will convene online to connect and receive an update on the 87th Texas Legislature.
Tuesday, February 23 &
Wednesday, February 24
9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Virtual Event
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Weekly Leads Groups
*Industry Specific Leads Group
Tuesdays at 8 a.m.
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
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Due to the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in our area, all HEB Chamber meetings & events will be held virtually through February 25.
We appreciate your understanding and support to stop the spread in Tarrant County!
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Our Members Make the Difference! |
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Our Chamber family has grown!
We're very excited about the new members that joined us in December! Visit the websites and social media of these valuable members and see what great services they have to offer!
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Repair, Remodel, and/or routine maintenance services
Certified Public Accountant
Landscaping & Maintenance
Fitness/Personal Training
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School - Preschool
Motorcycle Sales & Service
Food export and distributor
Custom pool & outdoor living design
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It's A 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!
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Armstrong Purselley Wealth Management
Announces APM Tax Services
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The City of Euless Town Hall Video: Road Show Edition
Winter 2021
Want to learn all about the great projects going on in Euless?
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Republic Services Named One of Fortune's 2021 World's Most Admired Companies
Press Release on Feb 3, 2021
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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/organization has received special attention, please contact Communications Coordinator Lindsey Colorado with the details so we can share the news and celebrate these wonderful awards and accolades with you!
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Business News and Resources |
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From the Wells Fargo Small Business Resource Center:
Should you be mentioning COVID-19 in your marketing?
When the first known COVID-19 cases emerged at the beginning of 2020, many then thought the crisis would be over by back-to-school time. Now, it looks as though we may be living with the virus and its consequences well into 2021. Click here to read more...
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Community Health Resources |
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Texas Health HEB offers healthcare that is Here for You.
And Your Safety.
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Catholic Charities Ft Worth Transportation Services
Do you live in Tarrant County? Catholic Charities Ft Worth Transportation can get you to your COVID-19 vaccination appointment! Click here to view more details.
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to our 2021 Major Partners
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
Texas Health HEB
PLATINUM
AlecXander Medical Spa
City of Bedford
First Bank Texas
Frost Bank, Euless
Linebarger Attorneys at Law
ONCOR Electric Delivery
Republic Services
GOLD
Benenati Law Firm, P.C.
City of Euless
City of Hurst
HEB Independent School District
Mason-Dallas, Inc.
Superior Pipeline Services
SILVER
Ahlers Roofing & Construction
Atmos Energy
Deluxe Roofing & Construction
EECU
Lone Star Park
Parker Law Firm
RBFCU
Shaw Insurance Agency
Tarrant County College- Northeast Campus
Wells Fargo
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2021 Goals and Strategies of the HEB Chamber
Each month we will take an in depth look at one of the goals of the HEB Chamber and the strategies that are put into place to execute this goal to the benefit of our members.
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Economic Development
Foster a climate that supports business and workforce growth, as well as business retention.
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Goal Team Chair
Jim Griffin
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Business Retention
- Host Annual EXPO
- Host Chamber Lunch Mobs for local restaurants
- Creating opportunity for members to post Hot Deals and Job Postings for their business.
Workforce Development
- Partnership with local school district by implementing Challenge by Choice program
- Maintain relationship with TCC-NE
- Administrative support for and participation with HEB ISD Education Foundation
Economic Development Foundation
- Collaborate/support local/state org that facilitate economic development efforts
- Maintain leadership and management role
Partnership for Economic Development
- Provide monetary support for HEB EDF
Entrepreneurship
- Investigate how to be involved in attracting entrepreneurs to HEB
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SBA Updates on Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans |
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Paycheck Protection Program
An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan
The SBA has also reopened EIDL applications through December 31, 2021. The program is now accepting applications from all eligible businesses.
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Thank you to all those who attended our wonderfully informative and entertaining January Membership Luncheon!
Just as they've done in years past, our featured speakers Andrew Szabo and Michael Hoffman with Positively Outrageous Service successfully delivered a simple and valuable message to our luncheon guests about building lasting relationships and creating a memorable client experience. Great information presented with a humorous and lighthearted spin!
Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsor!
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2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
are still available!
Sponsoring programs and events is an excellent way to bring more visibility to your business! Just one more way that the Chamber works to promote our valuable members! Contact Director of Development Jennifer Klump to discuss how you can create a customized membership package make your marketing dollars go farther in 2021!
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COVID-19 Chamber Office Procedures
*All visitors to the Chamber are required to wear face masks.*
The Chamber office is open to the public, but we are taking every precaution to keep our staff and visitors safe. Here is our COVID-19 Office Procedures. The visitor office procedures and sign in sheet will be placed at a station inside the door that will have sanitizer and a no-touch thermometer available for anyone who comes to visit.
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Mission
ADVANCING BUSINESS, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
Values
LEADERSHIP ~~ INTEGRITY ~~ DIVERSITY ~~ INNOVATION ~~ RELEVANCE
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