| Feb 7 Good Morning, DeSoto! (Sponsored by Costco) |
Good Morning, DeSoto! is a networking event that takes place the FIRST Tuesday of each month. A Chamber Member sponsors this event, in part providing breakfast for all in attendance. Sponsors are given extra time to discuss their business and what they offer throughout the community. Locals, members, and other business owners, etc. are invited to attend. All we ask is that you bring $1.00 and business cards! If you interested in being a sponsor please contact the Chamber for more information.
February Sponsor: Costco
Located at: Friends Place Adult Day Center |
| Date: |
February 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.desotochamber.org/good-morning--desoto--1.html |
| Location: |
Friends Place Adult Day Services
1232 E. Beltline Rd.
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
| Contact: |
Chamber of Commerce
972-224-3565 |
| EMail: |
marketing@desotochamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Tuesday of Every Month
7:30 to 8:30 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
COST: Business Cards + $1
Bring a friend! |
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| Feb 7 Ribbon Cutting: Veterans Standard America |
This Ribbon Cutting will take place right after the Good Morning, DeSoto! Networking that starts at 7:30am every month on the first Tuedsay.
Join other Chamber Members and guests in a relaxed networking event. The sponsor of the evening has the option of hosting the event at their location. Refreshments, usually including adult beverages, are served. |
| Date: |
February 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.desotochamber.org/ribbon-cutting.html |
| Location: |
Friends Place Adult Day Services
1232 E. Beltline Rd.
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
| Contact: |
Brittani Washington 972.224.3565 |
| EMail: |
marketing@desotochamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, Feb 7th 2017
8:30 to 8:45 am
Right after Good Morning, DeSoto! |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 7 Ambassador Briefing |
As an accommodation of our busy schedules, the Ambassadors now have a more convenient meeting format. Immediately following the Good Morning, DeSoto! breakfast networker, the Ambassadors will "huddle" for a 5-minute briefing.
Agenda:
> Upcoming Chamber Events / Volunteer Opportunities
> Community Happenings
> Member announcements (Your News) |
| Date: |
February 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM |
| Location: |
Varies - follows Good Morning, DeSoto! |
| Contact: |
972-224-3565
Laura Terhune (Chamber CEO)
OR
Belyne Bland-Xochihua (Member Services) |
| EMail: |
president@desotochamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Tuesday
8:30 to 8:35 am |
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| Feb 15 Day in the Capitol |
The Best Southwest Partnership in collaboration with Leadership Southwest invites you to participate in Legislate Day at the State Capitol. We are excited to represent 12 cities, many chambers, school districts, businesses
and ensures that have a mission to be a thriving region for future generations. The information and education provided to the legislators will be critical to the decisions they make on policy that affects our region.
MISSION:
¨ Provide members of the Texas Legislature with info needed to make the best decisions.
¨ Educate and involve business leaders, young professionals and citizens regarding the priorities that affect our area |
| Date: |
February 15, 2017 |
| Website: |
http://bestsouthwest.org |
| Location: |
Austin, TX |
| Contact: |
AMANDA SKINNER, IOM |
| EMail: |
admin@leadershipsw.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 15, 2017
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
¨ 5:30 am - Depart Best Southwest
Area from Clarion Hotel, 1515 N. IH
35E. at Wintergreen
¨ 9:45 am - Acknowledgement from
the House Floor
¨ 11:00 am - Acknowledgement from
the Senate Floor
¨ 11:30 am - Lunch
¨ 1:00 pm - Tours / Office Visits
*Rookie Track: Designed for those
not familiar with legislative process
and/or first 2me visitors.
*Advanced Track: Designed for
those that want to be briefed on
policy and legislation that pertains
to the Best Southwest and North
Texas.
¨ 3:30 pm - Photo Op w/ Governor
¨ 4:30 pm - Legislative Reception
¨ 6:00 pm - Return to BSW |
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| Feb 21 Lunch & Learn Workshop: Active Shooter Response |
Unfortunately, our society must be prepared for all types of emergency response. In this workshop, business owners and managers will learn how the first responders will handle an Active Shooter incident in our community. And, they will learn how business should handle such an incident in or near their location.
Presenter: Sgt Heath Penwarden, DeSoto Police Dept
Lunch is NOT provided but you are encouraged to Bring Your Lunch |
| Date: |
February 21, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-active-shooter-response-tickets-32069410470?aff=es2 |
| Location: |
Holiday Inn Express
1310 E. Wintergreen
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
| Contact: |
Belyne Bland-Xochihua (Member Services Coordinator) 972.224.3565 |
| EMail: |
coordinator@desotochamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Feb 21, 2017
11 am to 1:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No charge for Chamber Members
Non-Members: $15 |
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| Feb 23 Ribbon Cutting: State Farm - Jarvis Hill |
| Please join us in welcoming our newest member Jarvis Hill with State Farm! |
| Date: |
February 23, 2017 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.desotochamber.org/ribbon-cutting.html |
| Location: |
Jarvis Hill State Farm
204 W Pleasant Run Rd,
DeSoto, Texas 75115
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| Contact: |
Brittani Washington @ 972.224.3565 |
| EMail: |
marketing@desotochamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, February 23rd 2017
2pm - 230pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Feb 23 Executive Committee |
| The Executive Committee of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce will be meeting to review the financial reports and discuss matters in preparation for the full Board Meeting. |
| Date: |
February 23, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
'Tucker Chiropractic' Board Rm
2010 N Hampton Rd, Ste 200
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
| Contact: |
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
972-224-3565 |
| EMail: |
president@desotochamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
4:30 to 5:30 pm |
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| Feb 24 Dallas Black Dance Theater Performance |
The DeSoto Arts Commission is pleased to present the Dallas Black Dance Theater on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 7 pm at the DeSoto High School - Fred Nickels Auditorium, located at 600 Eagle Drive. Before the historic dance company takes the stage, there will also be a special performance by the awarding winning DeSoto High School A Cappella Choir. This outstanding evening of entertainment is underwritten by the DeSoto Arts Commission, City of DeSoto and DeSoto ISD and, as a result, we can offer special pricing. General Admission tickets are just $10 each for presale or $15 at the door. All students and seniors 60+ may attend the performance for just $5 per person. Tickets are available for purchase online at artsdesoto.com or by calling 972-230-9648.
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| Date: |
February 24, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.artsdesoto.com |
| Location: |
Fred Nickels Auditorium, DeSoto High School
600 Eagle Drive
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
| Contact: |
972-230-9648. |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 24th, 2017
7:00 - 9:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
General Admission presale - $10 $15 at the door
Students and Seniors 60+ - $5
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-black-dance-theater-tickets-31616792678?aff=erelpanelorg |
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| Feb 25 Mind Body & Soul with Gena Irby |
| Happening at the Valley of Faith Christian Center on February 25, 2017. Comedian, Pastor Fred Thomas will be making a special appearing! Be sure to tune in! |
| Date: |
February 25, 2017 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.valleyoffaith.org |
| Location: |
Valley of Faith Christian Center
20100 N. Hampton Rd.
DeSoto, TX 75115
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| Contact: |
Gena Irby Hill
469.952.4723
Gena Irby Hill
469.952.4723
Gena Irby Hill - 469.952.4723 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 25th 2017
9am - Noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 25 A Heart to Serve |
DeSoto is a diverse community, rich in culture, steeped in a vibrant history and a deep rooted heart for service. In a time when it seems the world is ever shifting and dividing, we have been reminded of the things that make DeSoto a great place to live and raise a family, work, play, and serve. We want to do our part cultivate a community fit not just for you, but for your children’s children, and we know that such a goal can only be accomplished if we come together, and work together. A Heart to Serve is an event that is created to educate, empower and unite the citizens of our community. It is a celebration of who we are and from where we have come, and a dedication to investing who we can become when we work together in unity, focused on the forward trajectory of our community. |
| Date: |
February 25, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http:// https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-to-serve-tickets-31076144585 |
| Location: |
DeSoto Civic Center
211 E. Pleasant Run Road
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
| Contact: |
972.230.9648 |
| EMail: |
kathy.jones@desototexas.gov |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 25th 2017
11:00am to 2:00pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
Register at the link below. |
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| Feb 27 CTC's Dinner With The Doctors |
| CTC's Dinner With The Doctors |
| Date: |
February 27, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.ctcchiropractic.com |
| Location: |
Grimaldi's in Cedar Hill, TX |
| Contact: |
Annastasia Vaughn 972.807.2310 |
| EMail: |
annastasia@ctcchiropractic.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, Feb 27th 2017
Starting @ 7pm |
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| Feb 28 Chamber Board of Directors |
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
generally held at the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
in the 'Tucker Chiropractic' Conference Room
2010 N Hampton Road, Suite 200
DeSoto, Texas 75115
Chamber members are always welcome!
Agenda varies but includes approval of Minutes, review of Financial Reports, discussion of recent and upcoming activities as well as Staff Reports |
| Date: |
February 28, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber of Commerce
'Tucker Chiropractic' Board Room
2010 N Hampton Rd, Ste 200
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
| Contact: |
Chamber Staff:
972-224-3565 |
| EMail: |
president@desotochamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tues, Jan 31, 2017
7:30 to 8:30 am |
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