Events for January 2019
DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan 8    Good Morning, DeSoto! [CHICK-FIL-A] @ Towneplace Suites by Marriott

GOOD MORNING, DESOTO!

Special thanks Towneplace Suites by Marriott for allowing us to use their facility for the first quarter of 2019. They are located at 2700 Travis Street, DeSoto, TX 75115.

January's breakfast sponsor is Chick-Fil-A. Don't miss this opportunity to Network, Connect, & Grow!!!

Be sure to RSVP for this upcoming Morning Networker happening Tuesday, Jan 8th 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: January 8, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: Towneplace Suites by Marriott
2700 Travis Street
DeSoto, TX 75115

 
Contact: DeSoto Chamber of Commerce 972-224-3565
EMail: coordinator@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, January 8th
8:00am to 9:00am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jan 15    Annual District "Town Hall" Luncheon


Superintendent D'Andre Weaver will provide an overview of the DeSoto Independent School District. He will share information about the latest accomplishments, current stats and discuss changes on the horizon. 
The discussion will be moderated by DeSoto City Manager, Dr. Tarron Richardson and will conclude with a question and answer period for attendees.

Agenda
11:00 - 11:30 Networking
11:30 -  Lunch Served
Noon -  Welcome / Invocation / Announcements
12:15 -  Presentation
12:50 - Door Prizes / Closing Remarks

Presenting Sponsor: $450 - Reserved VIP table for 8 attendees; sponsor introduces the speaker and the speaker sits at your table. Also, logo appears on all marketing materials and on digital monitors at the event. This is an excellent way to show your support for the DeSoto community and school district. 

VIP Sponsor Table: $250 - Reserved VIP Table for 8; logo on Chamber event listing; listed in program; acknowledged from podium. If you're looking for an excellent way to make a meaningful connection with new Chamber members over lunch, please select this sponsor level.

Basic Reserved Table: $175 - Reserved Table for 8

Door Prize Sponsor: $75 - Picture with Winner, Door Prize Recognition on Social Media, Ticket/Meal for one Person. 


Individual prices:
Members /pre-registered - $15
Non-Member / At the door - $20
 
Date: January 15, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: DeSoto Civic Center
Bluebonnet Rooms
211 E. Pleasant Rd.
DeSoto, TX 75115
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 972-224-3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tue, Jan 15, 2019
11:00 - 1:00
Fees/Admission: Presenting Sponsor: $450
VIP Sponsor Table: $250

Basic Reserved Table: $175
Door Prize Sponsor: $75 

Individual tickets: $15 (pre-registered); $20 at the door 
Individual prices:
> Members (pre-registered) - $15
> Non-Member / Not pre-registered - $20

 
Jan 16    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: January 16, 2019
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
Jan 21    Martin Luther King Holiday - Offices Closed
The DeSoto Chamber of Commerce will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Holiday.
Date: January 21, 2019
Jan 28    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: January 28, 2019
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
Jan 29    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: January 29, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: ZOOM
Contact: Chamber Staff: (972) 224-3565
EMail: admin@desotochamber.org
Jan 30    Leadership Southwest Exec Board
Executive Board Meeting

Agenda:
Minutes
Financial Reports
Discuss matters to be on the Board agenda
Discuss personnel matters, as needed
Date: January 30, 2019
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.leadershipsw.com/
Location: Locations vary each month
EMail: admin@leadershipsw.com
Date/Time Details: Last Wed each month (except Dec)
3:30 to 4:30 pm