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Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce

WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

The Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our community.

Any citizen who is interested in working with others to develop Mansfield, which means more businesses, more jobs and a better quality of life for everyone, is eligible for membership in the Mansfield Area Chamber. The financial investment is structured to allow even the smallest business or organization to be a member.

The work of the Chamber is financed primarily by the investment of our members whose level of support is based on the size of their business and their interest in the continuous improvement of the community.

The Mansfield Area Chamber consists of volunteers serving on committees and a Board of Directors, all of whom serve without pay. The members are served by a professional staff of full-time paid employees.

The area’s economic well-being is related directly to the caliber of work that is done by the Chamber. That is why the Mansfield Area Chamber has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area.

HOW DOES THE CHAMBER FUNCTION?

The Mansfield Area Chamber functions through committees of the organization focused on Chamber Service (service to the members of the Chamber) and Community Service (service by the members of the Chamber to the community).

An annual Action Plan is created by looking at the vision of the community, examining the current situation and determining how to get from here to there. Specific tasks and programs are identified and task teams are formed to get the job done.

The goal of the action plan is always to improve the standard of living and the quality of life for all of Mansfield.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
• Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings
• Networking Luncheons
• Business Referrals
• Website Listing
• Business After Hours
• Chamber Newsletter
• Member Lists and Labels
• Advertising in Chamber Publications
• Bulk Mail Postage Discount
• Member-to-Member Discounts
• Community Event Sponsorships
• Networking Opportunities
• Promotional Materials Displayed in Chamber Office
• Meeting Space
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Picture Published in Newsletter
• Participation in the Mansfield Electric Coalition
• Services for members and non-members
• Newcomer Packets
• Demographic Information
• Information & Referral Services
• Legislative Breakfast Series
• Legislative Trips
• Candidate Forums
• Small Business Counseling
• Community Profile
• Prospective Business List
• Community Information
• Area, Region, State Tourist Brochures
• City and State Maps
• Major Employer List
• Telephone Directories

The Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber. Ambassadors are official Chamber representatives; they make appearances at ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, open houses, special events and participate in membership drives. Ambassadors receive points for every Chamber function they participate in. Ambassador of the Month is chosen each month according to how many points he or she has earned. An Ambassador of the Year is honored at the Annual Awards Banquet.

The Mission of the Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote commerce, industry and community.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SERVICES

To identify the concerns of local business and industry, address and resolve problems in business development, and improve and open communications between business and local government.

• Allies Day
• SBA Counseling (Tuesdays by appointment)
• Business Expo

GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

To inform and involve Chamber members and the community on local, state and federal initiatives or regulations which impact business.

• Government & Legislative Issues Committee (Meets the 1st Thursday, 4:00 p.m.)
• Candidate Forum
• Legislative Trip
• Transportation Task Force – will meet on an as needed basis. Combined with the Government & Legislative Issues Committee

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SERVICES

To promote communications and services to enhance the quality of life in Mansfield.

• Annual Community Awards Event —
• Golf Tournament
• Mansfield Pecan Festival
• Leadership Mansfield
• Historic Mansfield Arts Festival
• Historic Mansfield Music & Wine Fest
• Hometown Holiday Parade

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

To foster membership growth and retention by providing membership services, benefits and networking opportunities while developing fundraising support for the Chamber’s program of work.

• Monthly Luncheons (4th Thursday, 11:30 a.m.)
• Business After Hours (3rd Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
• Membership Directory
• Newsletter (monthly)
• Web Page
• Map
• Referral Groups

AMBASSADORS

To provide a welcome to new members by acting as hosts and greeters at Chamber and City functions. To coordinate ribbon cuttings and ground breakings.

Abelson, Josh – WineStyles of Mansfield
Adkison, Harrel – Mansfield Community Bank
Boyer, Danny – Coldwell Banker
Bratton, Johnny – Bratton & Associates Realty
Ciarkowski, Donna – Minuteman Press
Corbin-Helms, Stephanie – Outpatient Diagnostic Center
Couch, Joey – Citizens National Bank
Davis, Susan – Everyday Yellow Pages
DeBaun, Teresa G. – Mansfield Chiropractic
Drake, Lisa – Mansfield Magazine
Gerloff, Marilyn – Frost Bank
Gore, Tasha – Ropak Packaging
Hall, Joyce – Century 21 Judge Fite
Hermann, Genie – RE/MAX Associates of Arlington
Hill, Jo – Jo 1st Advantage Mortgage
Hobbs, Laura – Mary Kay Cosmetics
Holland, Paula – RE/MAX Associates of Arlington
Hunt, Dana – RE/MAX Associates of Arlington
Husk, Amy – Family Care & Comfort
Kime, Sheila – Texas Trust Credit Union
Kelly, Brendan – Direct Dollars
Knowles, Sharon – Mansfield News-Mirror
Lee, Veronica – Arlington Federal Credit Union
Litke, Cheryl – ACL Funding
Menefee, James – 1-800-905 GEEK
Olivier, René – René Olivier & Associates
Raley, Phillip – Prudential Texas Properties
Randle, Steve – NOW Magazines
Simmons, Wayne – Main St. Massage
Washburn, Denise – Family Care of Texas
Webb, Jared – Chase Bank
Wilford-Mass, Hilary – Star-Telegram
Wilson, Danny – Texas Trust Credit Union
Wilson, David – Farmers Insurance
Young, Amy – Farmers Insurance

EXECUTIVE BOARD

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Tom Eastman – Summit Security

CHAIR-ELECT
Debbie Koennecke – Mansfield Community Bank

TREASURER
Joan Opp – Texas Trust Credit Union

SECRETARY
Wendy Cook – Auto Doctor

VICE-CHAIR OF BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Bryndan Wright – Storehouse Insurance Group

VICE-CHAIR OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Mike Frazier – Accurate Landscaping

VICE-CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Jeff Uhler – Medical Center of Arlington

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Melissia Stroud – Curves

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Liz Dujka – IOM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thelma Brown – Ramtech Building Systems, Inc.
Randall Canedy – Frost Bank
Stephanie Corbin – Outpatient Diagnostic Center
Glenda Davis – Mansfield Chiropractic
Lisa Drake – Mansfield Magazine
Gail Henderson – Chase Bank
Genie Hermann – RE/MAX Associates of Arlington
Dr. Rick Herrmann – Rick Herrmann Orthodontics
Vince Hrabal – Duncan Disposal
Laura Irvine – Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Jim McMillen – Windstar Promotional Products
Jackie Willett – TERM Billing
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Angie Fanning – J & S Air
Jim Gray – Texas Trust Credit Union
Robert Putman – Putman Law Firm, P.C.
Robin Yarbrough – Oncor Electric Delivery

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Clayton Chandler – City of Mansfield
Vernon Newsom – Mansfield I.S.D.
Scott Welmaker – Mansfield E.D.C.

STAFF
Liz Dujka – Executive Director
Lucretia Mills – Administrative Coordinator

WOMEN’S DIVISION

To dedicate to community development and city enhancement, through special projects and information sharing.

• Style Show
• Monthly Luncheons (3rd Thursday, 11:30 a.m.)
• Tour of Homes
• Scholarships
• Girl of the Month
• Beautification Day

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Call the Chamber for more information