Events for October 2017
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
Oct 3    Good Morning, DeSoto! (Sponsor: Gnivol Events)


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. 

October Sponsor: Gnivol Events
Date: October 3, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org/good-morning--desoto--1.html
Location: The Manderley Event Center
2010 N. Hampton Rd. Ste 700
DeSoto, TX     75115
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 972-224-3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: First Tue of Every Month
7:30 to 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: COST: Business Cards + $1
Oct 3    Good Morning, DeSoto!
Chamber Networker with Continental Breakfast provided by the Sponsor...
 
Date: October 3, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 972-224-3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: First Tuesday
7:30 to 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: COST: Business Cards + $1
Oct 4    Ribbon Cutting: Nueva Vida Day Care Center


Join us in welcoming our new member to the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce!


Upcoming: Nueva Vida Day Care Center

New Life / New Life Assembly was born in August 1996. It all began with a dream and a vision. Dreams are abstract concepts of yearnings, desires, goals that are thought to reach someday in the future. A vision is the dream that begins to materialize. The abstract becoming a reality. My dream was to serve the Lord no matter what capacity. I only knew that there was a burning desire to fulfill the Great Commission. 

It all started with our first meeting at a rented YWCA lounge in Oakcliff. After a month there, we went to rent in a Lutheran church. After a few months, we bought our first "temple." It was a three-bedroom house that we remodeled to accommodate our small congregation. That house (Temple) is still located on the corner of Chalmers and Illinois. The congregation was small but faith was great! We have also helped open other kindergartens in other churches in the city and also throughout the state of Texas. 

In 2001, the State Board of Education of the State of Texas granted us a license to operate Charter Schools and was born, Golden Rule Schools Inc.! We are our own School District with schools in Cockrell Hill, DeSoto, Grand Prairie and Dallas. 

Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
135 W. Wintergreen Rd.
DeSoto, Texas
Date: October 4, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org/ribbon-cutting.html
Location:
Nueva Vida DayCare Center
135 W. Wintergreen Rd.
DeSoto, Texas
Contact: Brittani Washington, 972.224.3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
8:30am to 8:45am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 4    Lunch and Learn Business Workshop: Launch Your Sales
Lunch & Learn Business Workshop
Topic: Launch Your Sales
Speaker: Robert Rash
Location: DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
Lunch: Brown Bag (Bring your Own)

Our Lunch & Learn workshops take place monthly and dates are subject to change. Speakers present on an array of topics that can pertain to Social Media, Financial Wellness, Active Shooter Response, etc.

Locals, members, and other business owners, etc. are invited to attend. You're welcome to bring a friend and your business cards!

If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact the Chamber for more information. ​
Date: October 4, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
2010 N Hampton Rd, Suite 200
DeSoto, TX     75115
Contact: Brittani Washington 972.224.3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wed, Oct 4th, 2017
11:30am to 1:00pm 
Fees/Admission: Brown Bag (bring your own) Lunch
No Charge
Oct 7    Helping Hands Center For Obesity, Inc. Obstacle Race/Health Fair
The "Move to the Groove Obstacle Race & Health Fair " is where you will groove your moves, race at your own pace, and run for fun!!!! Come one, come all, lets have a ball while you move your feet to the rhythm of the beat!!!

COST: $8.00 if you register as a team which consist of 2 or more people  //  $10.00 if you register as a individual
Date: October 7, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://helpinghandsc4o.wix.com/hhc4o
Location: Boy Scouts Camp
6400 W Red Bird Ln
Dallas, Texas 75236
 
Contact: La Tasha Woods - Founder/CEO
EMail: diivawoods@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: October 7, 2017
9 am to Noon
Fees/Admission: Teams: $8 / person
Individuals: $10
Oct 12    Ribbon Cutting: Customeyes Vision Care
Join us in welcoming our new member to the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce!
 
Upcoming: Customeyes Vision Care
 
We strive to create raving fans with our exceptional customer service and top quality optical experience. You won't find better quality glasses anywhere else. We invite you to enjoy a relaxing, "worry-free" and "risk free" visit to our office!
 
Thursday, October 12th 2017
12:00pm to 12:30pm
At their location
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: 950 E. Belt Line Rd. Suite 190
Cedar Hill, TX 75115
Contact: Brittani Washington 972.224.3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 12th 2017 
12:00pm to 12:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 12    After Hours Networker: Farewell Ceremony for Mary Kinnard
Please join the DeSoto Chamber in wishing a fond farewell to our Office Manager, Mary Kinnard! She will be retiring Friday, October 13th with over 17 years of Chamber Experience!
 
We will also be welcoming our 2 new team members to the Chamber. So be sure to come out and say your goodbyes and meet our new team as well!
 
Thursday, October 12th, 2017
2109 N. Hampton Rd.
​DeSoto, TX 75115
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location:
Ojeda's Restaurant
2109 N. Hampton Rd.
​DeSoto, TX 75115
Contact: Brittani Washington, 972.224.3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 12th, 2017
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free to attend. 
Oct 21    Pink Distinction Cancer Awareness Gala


Gnivol Events, Deon Q and Chef Cedric have join together to present Pink Distinction.

The First Annual Cancer Awareness Charity Gala. The gala, a Black Tie Affair, will be a romantic night, with a Five Course dinner presented by Chef Cedric, dancing and live entertainment.
Half of the benefit proceeds will be donated to continue the research, and treatment of cancer.
Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pink-distinction-first-annual-breast-cancer-awareness-gala-tickets-36482150093?aff=eac2
Location: The Chocolate Mint Foundation 

201 Executive Way

DeSoto, TX 75115

Contact: Tammy Loving
EMail: tammy.loving@necam.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 21st 2017
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Fees/Admission: $50 Individual 
$90 Couple
$350 Table of 8 
Oct 25    Ribbon Cutting: Frank D. Moates Elementary & Texas Trust Credit Union


Join us in welcoming our new member to the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce!


Ribbon Cutting: Frank D. Moates Elementary & Texas Trust Credit Union

Moates Elementary and Texas Trust Credit Union are partnering together to teach the importance of saving money as well as teaching good financial habits. Because of these efforts, Texas Trust Credit Union has opened a branch inside Moates Elementary School and would like members to attend a Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting from 9:30- 11:30 A.m. 

Wed, October 25th, 2017
1500 Heritage Blvd.
Glenn Heights, TX
Date: October 25, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: Frank D. Moates Elementary & Texas Trust Credit Union
​1500 Heritage Blvd.

Glenn Heights, TX
Contact: Brittani Washington 972.224.3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wed, October 25th, 2017
9:30am to 11:30am 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 26    Best Southwest Partnership Mental Health Forum
The BSW Healthcare Committee has planned a prolific event that will provide valuable information about the... Many Faces of Mental Illness

We will equip you with tools and resources that can help your company, your team, your church, your organization and you to... Make a Difference


For more information or to register, visit: http://www.BestSouthwestHealthcare.com

Vanguard Solutions Consulting is the Title Sponsor of this BSW Event
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.bestsouthwestealthcare.com
Location: Methodist Charlton Medical Ctr
First Floor Auditorium
3500 W Wheatland Rd
Dallas, Texas     75237
 
Contact: Joe Johnson - Exec Director
EMail: director@bestsouthwest.org
Date/Time Details: Thu, Oct 26, 2017
11 am to 2 pm
 
Fees/Admission: RESERVATIONS:
Individual $18
Reserved Table of 8 - $250
VIP Table of 8 - $350
Online Registration HERE
Oct 27    Ribbon Cutting: Cancelled

 
Date: October 27, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Contact: Brittani Washington at 972.224.3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 28    Sock it to Satan Night 2017: 10 Year Anniversary
Now in its 10th year, Sock it to Satan is a multi-day collaborative carnival and concert that celebrates our children and our community through the unity of the body.

Invited artists come from both locally and afar to perform in a 4-hour long free community carnival and music festival. "Trunk or Treat" available on site.

*VIP prices available on our website
Date: October 28, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.sockittosatannight.com/
Location: 1221 E. Parkerville Rd
DeSoto, Texas 75115
 
Contact: Zoe Communications Agency
EMail: zoecreates@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Oct 28, 2017
3 to 8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE General Admission
Oct 31    Chamber Board of Directors
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting generally held at the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce in the 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: October 31, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Chamber of Commerce
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, Oct 31, 2017
7:30 to 8:30 am