Events for December 2018
DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce
Dec 4    Good Morning, DeSoto! [COSTCO] @ The Manderley


GOOD MORNING, DESOTO! 

Special thanks The Manderley for allowing us to use to use their faciilty for the final quarter. They are located at 2010 N Hampton Rd #700, DeSoto, TX 75115.

December's breakfast sponsor is Costco. Don't miss this opportunity to Network, Connect, & Grow!!!

Be sure to RSVP for this upcoming Morning Networker happening Tuesday, Dec 4th starting at 8:00am! . 


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. Non-Chamber Members are only $7.00 to attend!
Date: December 4, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: The Manderley
2010 N Hampton Rd #700
DeSoto, TX 75115
Contact: Shmara Punch
EMail: coordinator@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 4th
8:00am to 9:00am

 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 5    Leadership Southwest Board Meeting
Meeting of the Board of Directors

Agenda:
Minutes
Financial Reports
Update on Pending or Past Classes
Other Business, as needed
 
Date: December 5, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.leadershipsw.com/
Location: Locations vary each month
EMail: admin@leadershipsw.com
Date/Time Details: First Wed each month
8 am to 9 am
Dec 11    DeSoto Chamber Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party [Hosted by PlainsCapital Bank]

Come celebrate the holiday season with the Chamber at our Jingle & Mingle, the last After Hours of the year! Hosted by PlainsCapital Bank, this event features Great Door Prizes, Margaritas, Snacks & More!
Date: December 11, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: PlainsCapital Bank
2010 N. Hampton Rd, Ste 100
DeSoto, Texas   75115
 
Contact: PlainsCapital Bank - Susan Smiley: 469-567-6705
EMail: Susan.Smiley@PlainsCapital.com
Date/Time Details: Tues, Dec. 11th, 2018
5 to 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE - but RSVP is requested
Dec 13    Best Southwest Partnership Luncheon - Passing of the Gavel

Hear Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings address the Best Southwest Partnership on the topic of Mental Health, including an update on plans for an Integrated Health Clinic near Lancaster. Mayor Rawlings will have a conversation with UNT Dallas President Bob Mong about this clinic which is planned to be a community-based model serving the Southern Sector to provide primary, mental and behavioral, as well as educational resources.

This BSWP Annual Luncheon will also celebrate BSWP’s 32nd Anniversary, including a Changing of the Gavel from 2018 Chair Dr. Cynthia Mickens Ross, Methodist Charlton Medical Center, to the 2019 Chair Mr. Alfonso Hernandez with Atmos Energy. The Presenting Sponsor is Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

Individual tickets are $30; Sponsor Tables are $350 (seating 8); and Special VIP Tables are $550 (seating 8).
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Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=fwgn6x9ab&oeidk=a07efrv5obm9cff3f06
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
800 N Main St.
Duncanville, TX   75116
 
Contact: Amanda Skinner, Administrator
EMail: admin@bestsouthwest.org
Date/Time Details: 11:00 - Networking
11:30 - Lunch Served
           Program
1:00 -  Adjourn
Fees/Admission: TICKETS / TABLES
Individual: $30
Basic Reserved Table: $350
VIP Sponsor Table: $550
Dec 18    Chamber Exec Committee
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Chamber Board. Generally held on the third Tuesday each month in the Chamber Conference Room.
Date: December 18, 2018
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
304 N Hampton Rd
DeSoto, Texas    75115
Contact: Chamber staff: (972) 224-3565
EMail: admin@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tue, March 20, 2018
Dec 19    Leadership Class Day
On the third Wednesday of the month (Aug thru May), the Class of Leadership Southwest will meet. Topics and locations will vary. The May date is Graduation Ceremony and honoring of Distinguished Alumni of the Year.

Registration is paid before the first day of class and includes a $100 discount for Chamber Members
Date: December 19, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://leadershipsw.org
Location: Locations vary each month
Contact: Amanda Skinner, Administration
EMail: admin@leadershipsw.org
Date/Time Details: Typically 8 am to 4 pm
Dec 20    Ugly Sweater Party & Membershp Appreciation Celebration

Calling all Chamber members!

We appreciate you!
Please join us as we celebrate the holidays and thank you for your support. Stop by this Thursday from 11AM to 2PM for some holiday fun! Nibbles, games and and live karaoke await!


Don't miss it! 
 
 
Date: December 20, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 304 N. Hampton Rd.
DeSoto, TX 75115
 
EMail: ADMIN@DESOTOCHAMBER.ORG
Date/Time Details: December 20, 2018
11:00am to 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 24    EDC Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors. Agendas can be found on the EDC website

Meetings are generally held on the Fourth Monday each month. If the date falls on a holiday, the meeting is generally occurs one week prior.
Date: December 24, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.dedc.org/board-of-directors/
Location: DeSoto City Hall
Conference Room
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd
DeSoto, TX    75115
 
Contact: Cynthia Noble - Administrative Assistant (972) 230-9611
EMail: cnoble@dedc.org
Date/Time Details: 9 to 11 am
Dec 25    Chamber Board of Directors
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Agenda varies but includes approval of Minutes, review of Financial Reports, discussion of recent and upcoming activities as well as Staff Reports
Date: December 25, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: ZOOM
Contact: Chamber Staff: (972) 224-3565
EMail: admin@desotochamber.org