Events for February 2019
DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 2    Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - Dunkin Donuts DeSoto
Please join us on Saturday, February 2nd, to welcome Dunkin Donuts to DeSoto Chamber of Commerce!

The Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting will take place at Dunkin Donuts, located at 834 N Hampton Rd in DeSoto. There will be freebies, activities for the kids, and much more. We hope to see everyone come out!

More about Dunkin Donuts:

Dunkin’ Donuts is the world's leading baked goods and coffee chain, serving more than 3 million customers each and every day. True to our name, we offer 50+ varieties of donuts, but you can also enjoy dozens of premium beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods.
Date: February 2, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org/
Location: Dunkin Donuts
834 N Hampton Rd
DeSoto, TX 75115
 
Contact: Shmara Punch, Director of Member Relations
EMail: coordinator@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Sat, Feb 2nd, 2019
10:00 to 11:00am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 5    Good Morning, DeSoto! [Zoe Communications Agency] @ Towneplace Suites by Marriot

GOOD MORNING, DESOTO!

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

February's breakfast sponsor is Zoe Communications Agency. Don't miss this opportunity to Network, Connect, & Grow!!!

Be sure to RSVP for this upcoming Morning Networker happening Tuesday, Feb 5th 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!

 
Sponsorship: Fee- $45, provide (1) Door Prize and Breakfast for 35-40 people.
Optional: The Chamber can provide breakfast for an additional $150 fee.

Sponsorship Includes: Address the audience for 5-minutes, Logo on all marketing materials


 
Date: February 5, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: Towneplace Suites by Marriot
2700 Travis Street
DeSoto, TX 75115

 
Contact: DeSoto Chamber of Commerce 972-224-3565
EMail: coordinator@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 5th
8:00am to 9:00am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 7    Annual "State of the City" Luncheon
PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE DESOTO CIVIC CENTER BLUEBONNET ROOMS LOCATED AT 211 E. PLEASANT RUN RD.  A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Online registration ends at 6:00PM on Wednesday, February 6.




The DeSoto Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the Honorable Mayor Curtistene McCowan as she provides an update on key issues in the City of DeSoto. She will share information about the latest accomplishments, developments and other changes coming to the city in 2019.

Agenda
11:00 - Network, Connect, & Grow (Pre-Event Networking)
11:30 - Lunch Served
12:00 - Welcome / Invocation / Announcements
12:15 - Speaker Presentation
12:50 - Door Prizes / Closing Remarks

Sponsorship opportunities are available!! Your earliest commitment will ensure our ability to maximize branding opportunities. We will gladly customize a package to fit your company's budget and promotional requirements. Contact the Chamber today to secure your package.

Presenting Sponsor ($500) (SOLD OUT)
Reserved table of 8 w/ premium seating, logo on website, announced from podium, included on chamber event listing, listed in program, Included in ALL marketing materials, additional raffle entries

Networking Sponsor ($400) (SOLD OUT)
Exclusive Branded Networking period before the event, 2 individual tickets, listed in program, announced from podium, social media mention

VIP Table Sponsor ($350)
​​Reserved table of 8 w/ premium seating, included on marketing materials, announced from podium, social media mention, Included in program, additional raffle entries

Door Prize Sponsor ($100) (SOLD OUT)
Donate 4 Door Prizes (no less than $20 value per item), introduced from podium, present raffle prizes, photo with winners, listed in program

Reserved Table for 8 ($250)
Individual Ticket Member Pre-Sale $25
Individual Ticket Non-Member $30
At the Door $30
 
Date: February 7, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.desotochamber.org
Location: DeSoto Civic Center - Bluebonnet Rooms
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd
DeSoto, TX  75115
 
Contact: Veronica Shanklin or Shmara Punch 972.224.3565
EMail: marketing@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 7, 2019
11:00am to 1:00pm
Fees/Admission: Individual Ticket Member Pre-Sale $25
Individual Ticket Non-Member $30
​​At the Door: $30
Feb 19    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: February 19, 2019
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: president@desotochamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tue, March 20, 2018
Feb 20    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: February 20, 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
Feb 25    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: February 25, 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
Feb 26    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: February 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: ZOOM
Contact: Chamber Staff: (972) 224-3565
EMail: admin@desotochamber.org