Weekly Edition No. 283 |November 26, 2018
MONDAY MEMO
Our Mission: Promote economic growth of the business community.
Letter From the President
Join us Wednesday for our Government Relations Task Force meeting at MSU in Flower Mound . This is a great way to learn how you can get involved in issues directly affecting your business. See more details below.

Scroll to the bottom for information on grand openings and ribbon cuttings and join us as often as you can!

So many ways to get involved in chamber activities and events before the year is out and to really get in the holiday spirit! Check out the rest of this email, and be sure and watch Facebook for up-to-the-minute information so you won't miss a thing!

Let's finish 2018 strong! We are, as always, better together!! 

Lori Fickling , IOM
President/CEO
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
Get Involved
Government Relations Task Force
Wednesday, November 28
9 - 10 AM
This is our last meeting of The Government Relations Task Force before the end of the year. Please join us as we continue to discuss legislative issues and processes before the session begins in January.

This task force helps strengthen our chamber members' relationships with elected officials and broadens understanding of government at the local, state and federal level.
 
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
Women Leading Business Lunch
Friday, December 7
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Join us Friday, December 7, for our last Women Leading Business lunch of 2018!

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, TX 75028
Be a Santa to a Senior Wrapping Party
Wednesday, December 12
1 PM - 8 PM
Friday, December 14
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
This year, we have partnered with SPAN Meals on Wheels Denton County to provide gifts for seniors in Denton County who will not otherwise receive them.

Please contact Rachel Bagley for more information regarding donating to or volunteering for the Be a Santa to a Senior program.
Chamber Night Out
Thursday, December 13
5 - 7 PM
Join us for our Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Mixer at Pointbank! Get your sweaters and singing voices ready for this great time. 

Location:
Pointbank Lewisville
915 W. Main Street
Lewisville, TX 75067
Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday, December 18
11:30 AM - 1 PM
The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the season at the Annual Holiday Luncheon.

We encourage you to bring gift cards and unwrapped toys for kids of all ages to benefit Christian Community Action's Annual Toy Drive.

Location:
Bridlewood Golf Club
4000 W. Windsor Dr.
Flower Mound, TX 75028

Cost:
$30 per person
SAVE THE DATE!
56th Annual Awards Gala
Havana Nights
Friday, February 8
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Main Street Merchantile
Thursday, November 29
5:30 PM
BurgerIM
Friday, November 30
5 PM
Deja Brew Coffee Shop
Thursday, December 6
2 PM
CGL Marketing in a Box
Friday, December 7
9:15 AM
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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
First State Bank Donates $100K to United Way of Denton County Community Complex
First State Bank announced a $100,000 investment to the Improving Lives capital campaign project of United Way of Denton County at a recent private supporter event hosted at the organization’s newly purchased building. Investment is first of $1.5 million needed in renovation phase of recently purchased building
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.
Quick Links
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
972-436-9571