Weekly Edition No. 184 | Lewisville Chamber Website
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Our Membership
November 2016 
Member Renewals

 
December 19, 2016 

The Lewisville Area Chamber provides opportunities to promote businesses and recognize our members. Learn more in this week's Monday Memo.

What's Happening
2016 Rookie of the Year

Do you know a member who is new to the chamber and has been very active over the last year? 

 

We encourage you to review the award criteria and submit your nomination through the online form.  

 

Nominations are due by 5:00p on Wednesday, December 21. Learn More

The award will be announced at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, February 2.  

Holiday Office Hours

The Lewisville Area Chamber office will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

The office will open for normal business hours on Tuesday, December 27.

2016 Volunteer of the Year

Do you know a member who has been an active volunteer over the last year? 

 

We encourage you to review the award criteria and submit your nomination through the online form.  

 

Nominations are due by 5:00p on Wednesday, December 21. Learn More

The award will be announced at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, February 2.  

"Lighting the Way"
Thursday, February 2, 2017
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for the Annual Awards Luncheon where we celebrate YOU, our members.

Want to promote your business? Consider one of several sponsorship opportunities.

2016 Citizen of the Year

Do you know a member who has been active in their engagement with the chamber and in the community? 

 

We encourage you to review the award criteria and submit your nomination through the online form.  

 

Nominations are due by 5:00p on Wednesday, December 21. Learn More

The award will be announced at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, February 2.  

2017 LEADS Spotlight Speaker

Reserve your spot to be the LEADS Spot Speaker in 2017. It is free for members in good standing and is scheduled on a first come first serve basis.

Don't delay, fill out the form today. Learn More

2017 Denton County Days
February 28 & March 1

Denton County Days is designed to acquaint the state's top elected decision makers and key agency officials with the many assets of the county, and heighten the overall image of the North Texas area.

Make plans to attend. Sponsorship opportunities and registration are now available. Learn More

2017 LEADS Power Networking

Join us for the first LEADS Power Networking of 2017 on Friday, January 6.

Invite your colleagues, vendors, and friends to attend. Also, bring a door prize to promote your business.

The LEADS Location for January will be Fat Cow BBQ in Lewisville.

Want to be a Location Sponsor? Complete the online sponsorship form.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings


Member Corner
Did You Know?

You can send a direct mail piece (letter, postcard, etc.) to current chamber members by purchasing a set of direct mail labels.* One set is $150.

1. Contact the chamber staff to request a set and secure payment.
2. Allow at least three business days for the staff to process your request.
3. Schedule a time to pick up the labels from staff.
4. Prepare and mail your item.
 
*Major Investors receive a certain number of mailing label sets each year as part of your membership package.

Please contact chamber staff with questions.

Business Food For Thought...
This Is The Hidden Challenge In The Future Of Work
On the heels of a mostly positive jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (4.6% unemployment is the lowest it's been in nine years), the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) released a more sobering snapshot of the world of work. Read More

Stop Letting Quarterly Numbers Dictate Your Strategy
In 2008, as the CEO of a software company that had just missed its target for the second quarter in a row, I was so intent on hitting our fourth-quarter revenue number of $8 million - and so scared for my job - that I promised the company I would get a tattoo of the number somewhere on my body if we hit it. Read More 

What Types of Content Generate the Best Response on LinkedIn?
Beyond being merely a host site for your digital resume, LinkedIn can be a powerful platform for building your professional brand. Read More

From the President
Tis the season of giving. While it can be a chaotic time of year, I encourage you take a moment to reflect on the past year.

On Thursday, February 2 we will host the Annual Awards Luncheon where we recognize our deserving members for the great work you do with the chamber and in the community. We need your help to identify those individuals.

Please take a few minutes to submit your nominations for Rookie of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. Nominations are due on Wednesday, December 21 at 5:00 p.m. The award criteria is available online.

Be sure to stay in touch with all things Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, or watching our videos on YouTube. The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce consistently has A LOT of very exciting things going on in our community that may benefit you, so be sure to stay connected with us.

At your service,
Ray Hernandez, IOM
President
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce

Lewisville Chamber of Commerce | 972-436-9571 | info@lewisvillechamber.org | http://www.lewisvillechamber.org
551 North Valley Pkwy
Lewisville, TX 75067