Weekly Edition No. 281 |November 12, 2018
Our Mission: Promote economic growth of the business community.
Letter From the President
Our first ever quarterly "FOCUS ON" breakfast was a success. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Texas New Mexico Power, and to our special guest, State Representative Tan Parker! Thank you, also, to the City of Lewisville for hosting us at City Hall and to everyone who joined us. Our next FOCUS ON breakfast coming soon!

Watch for details about mixers and luncheons as we wrap up a busy 2018! Follow us on Facebook and read through these Monday Memos for the latest information on everything going on at your Lewisville Area Chamber .

We are better (and stronger) together!

Lori Fickling , IOM
President/CEO
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
Get Involved
Government Relations Task Force
Wednesday, November 28
9 - 10 AM
We'll have one more meeting of The Government Relations Task Force before the end of the year. This task force helps strengthen our chamber members' relationships with elected officials and broadens understanding of government at the local, state and federal level.

Please join us as we continue to discuss legislative issues and processes before the session begins in January.
 
Location:
MSU - Flower Mound (Conference Room)
100 Parker Square
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Senior Services Alliance Meeting
Wednesday, November 28
8:30 - 9:30 AM

The Senior Services Alliance (SSA) is made up of members of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce who provide products and/or services to senior adults and their families.

Monthly meetings provide opportunities for members to connect and learn about new and ongoing items facing seniors.
Location:
Brookdale Lewisville
965 N Garden Ridge Blvd.
Lewisville, TX 75077

Sponsored by:
Brookdale Lewisville
LEADS Power Networking
Every Friday from 7:45 - 9:00 AM

Are you looking for a no-cost, welcoming, dynamic networking group? Join us for LEADS Power Networking, a program of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce.

This Friday's meeting will be held at the Chamber offices, 551 N. Valley Parkway. Come early to network and we'll start promptly at 8:00 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE!
56th Annual Awards Gala
Havana Nights
Friday, February 8
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
BurgerIM
Friday, November 30
5 PM
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New Member Mentions
The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to wish a warm welcome to our wonderful new members. We will be formally welcoming our new members into the Chamber during our Monthly Partnership Luncheons.

Member News
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings Thanksgiveaway Back to North Texas
The Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Thanksgiveaway is back in North Texas. In the spirit of the season, Soulman’s launched online nominations for 21 area families on November 2, 2018. Each family selected will receive a Thanksgiving family meal, including a bone-in hickory smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, dinner rolls and cranberry sauce. Nomination forms are available online at the Soulman’s Facebook page.
Denton County Friends of the Family Presents the Second Annual Holiday Express
After the success of last year, DCFOF is once again taking over the A-train in collaboration with DCTA and turning it into a holiday themed train ride. While on the train, guests will be treated to a performance by Musical Theater Denton. But that's not all! The magical day continues with a family brunch and fun kid-friendly activities at the "North Pole" and "Elf's Playland".
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.
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
972-436-9571