Weekly Edition No. 286 |December 17, 2018
MONDAY MEMO
Our Mission: Promote economic growth of the business community.
Letter From the President
I hope you can join us tomorrow for our annual h oliday luncheon as we celebrate the season and wrap up the year with special music and a visit from the Big Guy! Get online today and make reservations!

And mark your calendar for our Annual "Havana Nights" Awards Gala on Friday night, February 8, 2019. We'll make sure you have a great time! Also, we have several opportunities for sponsorship still available.

Be sure and check out the rest of this email, 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 !! 

Wishing you a very blessed holiday! Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years!

Lori Fickling , IOM
President/CEO
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
Get Involved
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
SSA Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 19
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Join the Senior Services Alliance for our Annual Holiday Party!

There will be a potluck breakfast and White Elephant Gift Exchange. Afterwards, we will deliver our "Be a Santa to a Senior" presents

Location:
Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce
551 N. Valley Parkway
Lewisville, TX 75067

Please email Rachel Bagley for additional information.
SAVE THE DATE!
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".

Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are now available.
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
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Get your business, event, product or program in front of thousands of people by sponsoring one of these spots. Only 2 spots are available each week.
Contact us today to reserve yours!
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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
Denton Community Adopts 700 Children for the Holidays
Getting ready for the holidays can be one of the most exciting times of the year – lights, tinsel, trees, presents! For many of the women and children Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF) serves, the holidays can often be a high-risk time for families experiencing domestic violence. DCFOF serves thousands of victims of sexual and domestic violence throughout Denton County annually.
United Way of Denton County Announces 2019 Humanitarian Awardee
United Way of Denton County recently revealed that the Honorable Bobbie Mitchell will be the recipient of the 2019 Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award to be presented at the organization’s seventh annual UNITED Tribute gala celebration on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Teddy Bear ER Clinic & First Aid Class
Bring your bear for a day of care! Medical City Lewisville’s Emergency Department is hosting a free Teddy Bear ER Clinic and Kid’s First Aid Class on Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m. through 12 p.m. Join us for a fun morning of hands-on learning:
 
- Fire safety talk with Lewisville Fire Department & ambulance/fire truck tours (10-10:30 only)
- Spotting heart attack symptoms and how to perform hands-only CPR
- Important safety topics and pediatric ER experiences
- Photo booth with Mrs. Claus
- Free Medical City bear for the first 50 guests and favor bags for all
Career Out
Lewisville ISD is looking for businesses to host our senior level students for a one-day job shadowing event. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and gain interest for your industry.
Mary Kay Opportunity
We wanted to share a very fun and unique opportunity that we encourage you to share with any of your friends who may be interested and who live close to R3. This is a great opportunity for individuals who have some time available during the day but too many responsibilities for a full-time job.
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