What does a Chamber do?Answered by:

First, let’s discuss WHO is part of a Chamber?

Board of DirectorsThe Chamber has a Board of Directors who decide how the Chamber will budget their time and money as a resource for the business community.

2014 Executive Board of Directors

Sustaining MemberSustaining Chamber Members pay extra to support the Chamber functions and get their business advertised at all Chamber activities.

Emerald Level Platinum Level Gold Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

Branding IronsBranding Irons is our chamber ambassador group. Attend 3 events in a row and you’re a Branding Iron!Branding Irons attend:• Ribbon Cuttings for new members• Serve as a welcoming committee • Attend luncheons• Attend Business After Hours• Attend a monthly breakfast meeting

Entrepreneur ClubEntrepreneur Club members pay in advance to attend all monthly luncheons.

Entrepreneur

Chamber StaffChamber staff provides resources for: • Marketing• Networking• Business management • Growth• AND Much More!

Lynn McGinleyPresident

Sara DedelukVice President / Events

Greg CashmanMembership Director

Alex SprinklesDirector of Operations / Marketing

Sally EngAsian Business Division Recruiter

BusinessesThe Chamber is here to serve businesses near and far! If your business wants exposure and connections in Grand Prairie we want to help.

Now, What is a chamber?

Definition:The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is a member-owned non-profit (501c6) organization of businessmen and women who are investing their resources in community development programs – working together to “promote strengthen and expand the business community” of Grand Prairie.

The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit that serves the business community.

How does the Chamber serve the business community?

EventsChamber events provide networking and marketing opportunities.

Monthly events:• Luncheons• Lunch N Lead• Coffee Cup Connection• Branding Irons Breakfast• Business After Hours• Hispanic Networking

Meeting

Dragon Casino Night

Santa Pictures

NetworkingThe Chamber provides networking opportunities for business owners to build a network of contacts.

Networking events:• Lunch N’ Lead• Luncheons• Coffee Cup Connection• Hispanic Networking Meeting• Business After Hours

Marketing OpportunitiesThe Chamber provides several outlets for our business members to advertise their business, promotions, events and more.

• Business description on chamber website• Link to your website• Membership plaque• Use of Chamber logo• Hot Deals e-blast• Member to member discounts• Chamber online calendar• Chamber social media sites• Business Directory listing and advertisement space• City Map advertising space• Brochure and business card rack at main office• Sponsorship opportunities

Referrals Business representatives who are more involved in Chamber events meet more people, build relationships which ultimate can generate business returns.

Leadership DevelopmentThe Chamber provides learning opportunities / professional development to help you run a smarter, more profitable business.

Publicity and ExposureThe Chamber serves as an outlet to increase publicity and heightened name recognition so customer know who you are.

Your Business

Media

Chamber

Social MediaPrintRadioTVSponsorships

Instant business connectionsBusiness referralsSponsorshipsMarketing Access to Chamber mediaLocal credibility and increased recognition

A Healthy Local EconomyCreate a strong local economy to keep our business momentum moving forward.

Gain a Voice in GovernmentThe Chamber is your representative on local, regional, state and national level. Your voice is heard on vital regulatory, legislative and educational issues affecting your business.

Involvement Share the workload, work together. Get involved with the Chamber to ensure the success of your business.

BenefitsOther opportunities offered:• Hot deals (flyers, coupons, announcements posted to our website free of

charge with membership)• Job postings (listed on our website free of charge with membership)• Conference room availability• Ribbon cutting ceremony• Membership mailing labels available• Monthly luncheons• Chamber website access• Facebook and Twitter chamber pages• Company brochures and business cards in office• Electricity analysis available

Soooo… Get involved in your Chamber!When the Chamber, business, professional communities and general public stand together we create a stronger economy for Grand Prairie.

900 Conover DrGrand Prairie, TX 75051

(972) 264-1558alex@grandprairiechamber.orgwww.grandprairiechamber.org