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Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events: The Civic Committee of The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the winners in the Light Up Grand Prairie City-Wide Residential Lighting Contest 2008
Area First Place Honorable Mention Central 3301 Woolforth Dr 426 W. Ferndale 501 Ferndale Central East 1410 Beltline 918 SW 2nd 101 Bleriot Place Central West 538 Cranbrook 810 Apache Trail 2024 Southwood Cottonwood 1822 Crooks Crt 1622 Inglewood Dr 2214 Ave A Country Club 619 Golf View 3601 Boxwood 3740 Corn Valley Rd Forum 3481 Braes Meadow 3341 Harbourtown 2521 Augusta Ln Grand Peninsula 3024 England Pkwy 3267 Yeltis 3223 Guadalupe North 1501 Legendary Ct 305 Post Oak Dr 1818 Wisteria North Central 1114 W. Tarrant Rd 821 S. Center 920 NW 7th St North East 1324 Hickory 705 NE 22nd 412 NE 28th St Lake Parks 5444 Lavaca 5824 Lorenzo 5439 Lavaca Westchester E 760 Caspian Way 4429 Columbia 4576 Jousting Ln Westchester W 4424 Newberry 4355 Columbia 5127 Stagecoach Way Trailwood 2122 Spanish Trail 2122 Osage Trail 2005 Stockton Trail Thank you for participating in this annual event. Your dedication and originality in helping Light Up Grand Prairie and Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful is appreciated. Sponsors: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce The Home Depot
Annual Community Awards Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Grand Prairie Community Awards will be Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier. The event begins at 6:00, with dinner and awards at 6:30. Evening Attire. Black Tie Optional. The Community Awards Nominees will be recognized and the Winners announced. This is the opportunity for Grand Prairie citizens and businesses to recognize those who went above and beyond in benefiting our quality of life and business. Nominations were taken for: Citizen of the Year Public Service Award Athena Award (Woman of the Year) Corporation of the Year Zeus Award (Man of the Year) Small Business of the Year **Member of the Year **Volunteer of the Year **Grand Prairie Chamber Business of the Year **Only these categories require a Chamber membership. All other nominees are sought from the entire community. The winners will be selected by the Grand Prairie Chamber's Board of Directors and past recipients through a secret ballot. Tickets for the entire evening events are $55 and can be purchased at the Chamber - 900 Conover Drive, or at the door.
2008 Past Events Taste & Tour of Grand Prairie Tuesday, February 26, 2008 The Grand Prairie Taste & Tour will be Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier. The Taste & Tour begins at 5:00 p.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. This gives attendees the opportunity to sample food from several different area restaurants. Previous winning restaurants include: Texas Roadhouse, The Salt Lick, Outlaws BBQ. Other participants have included; Marsalas, Barbara's Cakes, Starbucks, The Oasis, Applebees, Johnny Carinos and many others. Attractions participating have included Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, Nokia Theatre, Traders Village, Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not! and new in 2008 will be the AirHogs Baseball Club. Grand Prairie Taste & Tour on Tuesday, February 26 at the Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier. Tickets for the entire evening events are $15 and can be purchased at the Chamber - 900 Conover Drive, or at the door.
State of the City May 13, 2008 - Annual State of the City - Presented by Chesapeake Energy
The address will include an overview of the many accomplishments made in 2007 and new developments that have enabled Grand Prairie to remain a "growing" community. It has taken a commitment by the City Council, City staff, businesses and citizens to maintain a steady resolve to invest resources, manpower and time in a shared vision for the future of our Grand Prairie. The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, the City Council and City of Grand Prairie invite you to attend this event at the brand new ballpark for the newest attraction / sporting venue - the Grand Prairie AirHogs, a minor league baseball team, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. If your company would like to have the opportunity to be listed as a sponsor of the evening, showing that added support of Grand Prairie, the Bronze sponsorship is $500 and includes four reservations. The Silver sponsorship is $1,000 and includes a full table of eight. The Gold sponsorship is $2,500 and includes 16 tickets, as well as preferred table reservations. Call the Chamber office at 972-264-1558 to make your reservations and to sign up to be a sponsor of this year's event, or complete the form below. State of the City Sponsorship Form
Friday, May 16, 2008 - Grand Prairie Chamber Annual Golf Classic Golf Tournament Sponsorship and Team Sign Up Form Christmas In July - Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Christmas in July is a fund raising event organized by the Civic Committee of the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. This event was designed to raise funds for scholarships and grants in the Grand Prairie area. Over $5,000 was donated to scholarships and grants in 2007. The luncheon includes a wonderful silent auction as well as live auction. You won't want to miss out! A special part of the event is the exciting live auction, with renowned auctioneer Jeff Copeland!So, schedule Wednesday, July 16, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Ruthe Jackson Center. Tickets are $25. Call 972/264-1558 to reserve your spot today!
FALL FANTASY - "An Evening With the AirHogs"
Saturday, October 18, 2008 First Pitch: 6 pm Find a party atmosphere at the Grand Prairie Fall Fantasy. Tables of Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker as well as Slot Machines and a BINGO room will bring excitement to the world on Saturday, October 18, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Ruthe Jackson Conference Center, 3113 S. Carrier will be transformed into your own personal casino. At the end of the evening, if you are lucky enough to have chips left over from the 2,000 you receive when you arrived or the extra that you bought, you will receive tickets in exchange for various raffle drawings. With prizes galore, and fun abounding, you will not want to be left out of this Fantasy of an Evening!Special Opportunities for the evening include the Exclusive Poker Tournament, limited to the first fifty paid players at a cost of $100. The tournament winner will receive a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. The winner will be invited to next year's tournament to defend the title. Another special part of the evening will be the drawings for the Big Spender prize. The Big Spender Prizes include, $3000, $1000, $500 A limit of 100 playing cards have been distributed and are being sold for $100 each. The night of October 18, one card will be drawn for each of the three prizes.Your evening at the Eighth Annual Grand Prairie Chamber Fall Fantasy will be filled with Food, Fun and Entertainment. Hors d' oeuvres and finger foods will provide nourishment and a cash bar to quench your thirst as you visit with friends, play the casino games and dance the night away.Finding that perfect gift for that special someone (or yourself) will be found at the Fall Fantasy Auction. Quality items will be available for you to bid on during this exciting evening.Make your reservations by calling the chamber at 972-264-1558. Tickets are $50. Click Here to View the Fall Fantasy AD as seen in Today Newspapers Click Here for Auction Donation Form Click Here for the Fall Fantasy Sponsorship Form
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