February 25, 2019
MONDAY MEMO
Our Mission: Promote economic growth of the business community.
President's Message
Thank you to everyone who had a part in our recent "Havana Nights" Awards Gala - it was a huge success!! And congratulations to all the award winners!! We appreciate all you do for this chamber and this community!

Quick reminder: If you haven't already made reservations for tomorrow's State of the Cities luncheon, there's still time. Just click this link and reserve your spot today, and we'll see you tomorrow.

Then join us Wednesday morning for the Government Relations Task Force meeting and again on Friday for our Women Leading Business luncheon. See this email for details on both.
 
Scroll through our weekly emails for info on all the exciting things we have coming up this month, and check  Facebook  often for up-to-the-minute information so you won't miss a thing!!
 
I hope to see you often! We are, as always, better (and stronger) together !! 
 
Lori Fickling , IOM
President/CEO
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations to our Annual Award Winners

If you missed the Havana Nights Gala you may have missed our award winners and all the great photos. Congratulations to these amazing volunteers and businesses:

Ambassador of the Year : Lori Krouskos, PointBank Lewisville
Rookie of the Year : Randy Canivel, MSU Texas - Flower Mound
Volunteer of the Year : Sue Bowman, Sam Pack's Five Star Ford Lewisville
Educator of the Year : Ami Malvo, Degan Elementary
Prestige Award : Mixed Media Creations
Award of Excellence : Mary Kay, Inc.
Citizen of the Year : Bill Collins, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones
Get Involved
State of the Cities Luncheon
Tuesday, February 26
11:00 AM - 1 PM
Join us for a joint State of the Cities luncheon with the Lewisville Area and Flower Mound Chambers of Commerce and the Highland Village Business Association.

The luncheon features the mayors of Lewisville, Highland Village and Flower Mound for a recap of 2018 and a glimpse of 2019 as all three discuss the growth and reinvestment of our communities

Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
785 State Highway 121 Bypass
Lewisville, Texas 75067

Cost:
Individual Tickets: $30
Walk-in Tickets: $40
Tables of Ten (10): $350
Young Professionals Group
Monday, February 25
5:30 - 7:00 PM
The Lewisville Area and Lake Cities Chambers of Commerce have partnered to bring you a Young Professionals Group. Please join us Monday, February 11, at 8:00 am for coffee and networking!

Location:
Genti’s Ristorante Italiano
3700 FM 2181,
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Government Relations Task Force
Wednesday, February 27
9 - 10 AM
Engage, Educate, Advocate

The Government Relations Task Force helps broadens our understanding of government at the local, state and federal level. Join us for this informative session!

Location:
MSU - Flower Mound Conference Room 100 Parker Square, Flower Mound, TX
LEADs Power Networking
Friday, March 1
7:45 - 9 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.

Location:
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
551 N. Valley Parkway
Lewisville, TX 75067
Women Leading Business Lunch
Friday, March 1
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Join us this Friday, March 1, for our monthly Women Leading Business 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!

Location:
2221 Justin Rd., Ste 101, Flower Mound
Healthcare Alliance Meeting
Wednesday, March 6
9 - 10 AM
The Healthcare Alliance is a new networking and information sharing group of the Lewisville Area Chamber. Our purpose for this group is to create more lasting partnerships, share best practices, and elevate the overall health and vitality of our community.

Location:
Medical City Lewisville
Community Room (2nd Floor)
500 W. Main Street
Lewisville, TX 75067
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Journey to Dream
Wednesday, March 6
3 - 4 PM

Jubilee Dental
Friday, March 8
2:30 - 3:30 PM

Kegs and Mugs
Friday, March 15
4 - 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
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation's Recipes for Success is Underway
LEF’s Inaugural  RECIPES FOR SUCCESS  kicks off – a Restaurant Week running from Friday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, March 3 (2/22 – 3/3).
 
Just  PICK YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT , mention LEF RECIPES FOR SUCCESS when you dine in or make a reservation, and that’s it! A percentage of your bill will go directly to LEF as we strive to support Lewisville ISD with teacher grants, student scholarships, and more! Our graduating seniors come from Flower Mound HS, Hebron HS, Lewisville HS, Marcus HS, and The Colony HS.
 
THANK YOU for your support! For any questions,  check out our page  and find  all of the participating restaurants here .
Wine Tasting and Art Auction Fundraiser
Join us at Wines with an Appeal in Lewisville TX on March 16th, 2019 from 7:30 to 9:30 for a fun evening of wine tasting and an art auction by our host Custom Art by Maithen Elizabeth, and appetizers from Beatitudes to help raise money for Less leg More Heart. A portion of all proceeds will help our local Veterans with disabilities transition back into the workforce.
Ford Driving Dream Scholarships
Ford Motor Company Fund and the North Texas Ford Dealers believe in making our nation a better place, one community at a time. This is why we are offering $2,000 non-renewable scholarships to graduating seniors from Ford dealer-selected high schools in North Texas areas where Ford operates.
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