January 6, 2020
WEEKLY MEMO
Our Mission: Promote economic growth of the business community.
6 Reasons to Participate in your Local Chamber of Commerce

Research shows that a major part of small business typically comes from business-to-business services, so participating in local chambers of commerce as a small (or large) business is an easy way to increase local visibility, build credibility, and expand your contacts.

Check out this article for a great list of benefits available to chamber members, some of which may not have occurred to you:

Get 2020 started on the right foot and watch these email newsletters so you won't miss any opportunities!

We are, as always, better (and stronger) together!  
 
Lori Fickling , IOM
President/CEO
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
Get Involved
Healthcare Alliance Meeting
Wednesday, January 8
9 - 10 AM
Medical City Lewisville
Join us for our January monthly Healthcare Alliance meeting! Start the new year strong by hearing about the ins and outs of nutrition.

The Healthcare Alliance is a networking group of the Lewisville Area Chamber. These meetings are a great way to develop partnerships, share best practices, and build your network.

Location:
Medical City Lewisville
500 W. Main Street
Lewisville, TX
LEADs Power Networking
Friday, January 10
7:45 AM - 9 AM
Location: TBA
Are you seeking a no cost, welcoming, dynamic networking group? Join us for LEADS Power Networking, a program of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce.

LEADS Power Networking meets weekly on Friday mornings. During each meeting, attendees give their thirty second commercial, spotlight presentations are provided by members, and great relationships are built.

Location:
TBA
Women of Influence (WIN) Lunch
Friday, January 10
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Verf's Grill & Tavern
Join us this Friday, January 10, for our monthly Women of Influence Network (WIN) lunch!

This a great opportunity to meet and network with other women in business and a great time to learn and be inspired! And you'll love our 10-minute "Coaching Corner"!

No cost to attend - just buy your own lunch. And don't forget to bring a friend!
Annual Awards Gala
"Lone Star Luau"
Friday, February 7
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Lewisville
We are excited to announce our 57th Annual Awards Gala "The Lone Star Luau"! Help us celebrate the successes of 2018 and promote your business by participating in the 56th Annual Awards Gala "Havana Nights".

There are only a few sponsorship opportunities left, so get yours before it's too late!

Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Lewisville
785 TX - 121
Lewisville, TX 75067
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Smoothie King
Friday, January 10
11 AM - 12 PM
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New Member Mentions
The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to wish a warm welcome to our new members. We will be formally welcoming our new members into the Chamber during our Monthly Partnership Luncheons.

Member News
Calling all businesses! Lewisville ISD's annual job shadowing day, Career Out, is coming on Friday, March 6th from 8:30-11:30 AM. Sign up to host one or more students in your office for a morning of job shadowing and help juniors and seniors in LISD better understand local workforce needs. For more information, visit lisd.net/CareerOut or sign up  here .  Register by Wednesday, January 15th to participate.
Resources
Building Business Success
SCORE provides no-cost confidential one-on-one business counseling to help individual business owners succeed.
Schedule a Mentoring Session:
972-436-9571
Contact the North Texas SBDC at
940-498-6470 for free Business Counseling in Denton County.
Quick Links
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
972-436-9571