January 28, 2018
MONDAY MEMO
Our Mission: Promote economic growth of the business community.
Letter From the President
It's time! Our Annual "Havana Nights" Awards Gala is coming up next Friday night, February 8, and we want you there! We'll make sure you have a great time!

Also, we have two events this week you won't want to miss! Join us Wednesday morning, January 30, at MSU for our Government Relations Task Force as we hear from Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell about county government. And then again this Friday, February 1, at Verf's for our Women Leading Business lunch. It's the place to be on the first Friday of each month! No need to RSVP for either meeting - just show up and enjoy!

Scroll through this email for event details and check  Facebook  often for up to the minute information!

I hope to see you this week! We are, as always, better (and stronger) together !! 

Lori Fickling , IOM
President/CEO
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
Get Involved
56th Annual Awards Gala
"Havana Nights"
Friday, February 8
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 sponsorships left, so get yours before it's too late!
Government Relations Task Force
Wednesday, January 30, 9-10 AM

Speaker: Bobbie Mitchell, Denton County Commissioner Pct. 3
Engage, Educate, Advocate

The Government Relations Task Force helps broadens our understanding of government at the local, state and federal level.

Please join us this month as we learn about county government and how it relates to state government! (No cost to attend.)
 
Location:
MSU - Flower Mound Conference Room 100 Parker Square, Flower Mound
Women Leading Business Lunch
Friday, February 1
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Join us this Friday, February 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, TX 75028
LEADs Power Networking
Friday, February 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

Are you interested in a FREE sponsorship? All you have to do is bring breakfast to LEADs meeting. Confirm your date with Corey Koif before they are all booked.
Chamber 101
Tuesday, February 5
10 - 11 AM
Whether you are a new member, potential member, or a long-time member, the Chamber staff invites you to attend member orientation.

Attendees will have an opportunity to network with other members, meet the Chamber staff, and gain a better understanding of membership benefits and chamber programs.
Young Professionals Group
Monday, January 28
5:30 - 7 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 8:00am for coffee and networking!

Location:
Liberation Coffee Co.
314 South Shady Shores Drive  
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Healthcare Alliance Meeting
Wednesday, February 13
9 - 10 AM
Location:
Medical City Lewisville
4th Floor Conference Room
500 W. Main Street
Lewisville, TX 75067

Free parking is available in the lot in front of the hospital.
Enter through the main entrance, and take the patient tower elevators to the LEFT of the welcome desk. Look for the Healthcare Alliance Meeting sign in the fourth floor atrium.
Denton County Days in Austin
February 19 & 20
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 and visibility of the North Texas area.

This is a joint project of the chambers of commerce of Denton County. The ultimate intent is to provide more exposure for area legislators, thus helping them to better represent the needs of their constituents. Since 1987, Denton County Days has been held in conjunction with every regular session of the Texas Legislature.
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 Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce and the Highland Village Business Association.

The luncheon features the mayors of Lewisville, Highland Village, and Flower Mound. You'll get a recap of 2018 and a glimpse of 2019 as the mayors of all 3 cities discuss the growth and reinvestment of the local 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
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
A Center Nails and Spa
Wednesday, February 6
3 -4 PM
L Wright Co LLC Bookkeeping & Professional Tax Services
Friday, February 15
9:30 - 10:30 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
LEF’s First Ever ‘Recipes for Success’ Serves Up Restaurant Week for Southern Denton County
The Lewisville ISD Education Foundation, always creating innovative ways to support the students and teachers of the Lewisville Independent School District, announces  RECIPES FOR SUCCESS  – a restaurant week for southern Denton County from February 22 – March 3.

LEF, already the purveyor of the annual Evening for Education – the premier foodie event in the area, will utilize the excellent relationships built with area restaurants to institute the inaugural  RECIPES FOR SUCCESS .

Diners get the opportunity to enjoy special menus at the area’s finest restaurants across Denton County and the LISD community while supporting local schools, which include more than 52,000 students and 6,000 educators and employees. Restaurants will provide one or more options that include pre-set offerings of:

  • Chef-Inspired three-course meals for $45
  • Chef-Select two-course meals for $20
  • Signature Selections menu of up to three featured items

Chamber member restaurants receive a discount on the initial fee 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.
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972-436-9571