The Coppell Chamber will host their Annual Membership Luncheon on August 26, 2016 at the Coppell Senior and Community Center.

This month’s luncheon will feature U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant.

As a lifelong conservative, Congressman Kenny Marchant is committed to the values of limited government and fiscal responsibility. Congressman Marchant has a strong record of fighting for lower taxes, eliminating wasteful government spending, bringing accountability and transparency to government, supporting free markets and opposing bailouts.

 As a result of his efforts on behalf of business, he was recognized with several of his colleagues in Congress by the U.S. Chamber for their efforts to support Free Enterprise in the 2015 Congress.

 “The Coppell Chamber is proud to present the U.S. Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise award to Congressman Marchant during our Annual Membership Luncheon,” Said Kristi Valentine, President and CEO of the Coppell Chamber.

The distinctive Spirit of Enterprise award is bestowed upon for Members of Congress who vote over 70% of the time on key business votes supporting the U.S. chamber’s pro-business agenda and Congressman Marchant is a recipient of that award for his voting record.

This event is open to the public. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Registration can be found at this link or on www.coppellchamber.org. 

Coppell Chamber ranked top 20 largest chambers in North Texas again!

Despite being the smallest geographically sized chamber in North Texas, the Coppell Chamber of Commerce was ranked as the 19th largest chamber among all other chambers in North Texas, according to the Dallas Business Journal. The Coppell Chamber of Commerce was ranked as the 20th largest last year.

“The Coppell Chamber has proven success in adapting and being nimble in partnering with our members to better serve their business,” said Gayle Westapher, Director of Membership Services for the Coppell Chamber.
Having passed 500 businesses this past year, the Coppell Chamber is continually growing.

Coppell Chamber Showcases Area Students and Their Excellence.

Throughout the entirety of the 2015-2016 school year, the Coppell Chamber of Commerce has recognized nine students around the Coppell area for their outstanding leadership, commitment and scholarship. These students were nominated by faculty and staff at their prospective schools, and sponsored by local chamber businesses.

“The Chamber Education Committee is proud to recognize outstanding students from our Coppell schools. These students are great examples of the community leaders of tomorrow and we are proud to be able to honor them,” said Beccy Ratliff, Chairman of the Chamber Education Committee.

Students were nominated from Coppell High School, New Tech High @ Coppell, Universal Academy, Parker University, Ranchview High School and North Lake College.

The beginning of the 2015-2016 school year featured four students:

August: Taylor Denson, Universal Academy, sponsored by the City of Coppell

September: Jamie Arthur, New Tech High @ Coppell, sponsored by Coppell Education Foundation

October: Daniel Kho, Coppell High School, sponsored by The Ratliff Group

November: Jamie Kinlen, Parker University, sponsored by Glazier Foods

The start of the 2016 spring semester featured five students:

January: Jodi Grider, Ranchview High School, sponsored by The Ratliff Group

February: Braden Bedicheck, North Lake College, sponsored by North Lake College

March: Yashasvi Pindi, Universal Academy, sponsored by the City of Coppell

April: Josh Fink, Coppell High School, sponsored by Las Colinas Federal Credit Union

May: Lauren Rudd, New Tech High @ Coppell, sponsored by Coppell ISD

 “I know all the great things the Chamber of Commerce does for the city and it meant a lot to me that I was chosen as their Student of the Month,” said Josh Fink, April Student of the Month, “It is nice to see your hard work recognized and praised.”

These nine students received recognition during the Chamber’s monthly luncheons and received a certificate of achievement. 

Admission is free for job seekers. We ask that job seekers please register at www.coppellchamber.org.

Employer booth space is available for $75 for Coppell Chamber members and $150 for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are also available from $300 to $1000. See our website for more information at www.coppellchamber.org

“The Coppell Chamber continues to look for ways to make businesses and community stronger. This job fair was created to answer the call from local businesses in their need to find qualified full and part-time employees.” Said Kristi Valentine, President and CEO of the Coppell Chamber.

For more information, call the Coppell Chamber of Commerce at (972) 393-2829 or email christine@coppellchamber.org

The Coppell Chamber announces Small Business Saturday on Nov 28th.

This Saturday is the 6th annual Small Business Saturday, designed to celebrate the small businesses that serve you in your community.  Founded in 2010 by American Express, this day is dedicated to supporting the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. This special day, held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, was created by AMEX in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: more customers.

Again this year, the Coppell Chamber of Commerce invites you to take part in this Shop Small event. Make a point to visit the retailers listed here on Saturday, Nov. 28th.  These small businesses are here for YOU and because of YOU.  Many are your local neighbors who live here as well as choose to operate their business in our community, too.  When you have a choice, choose our local retailers---SHOP LOCAL.  We have businesses ranging from restaurants to retailers participating in Coppell Chamber’s Small Business Saturday this year.

This  year’s participating business are

Jabo's Ace Hardware, Grow It Land Designs, Granite By Silvas, Local Diner, Pure Barre, Old Town Mercantile, It's A Party, Coppell Home Décor, Tea2go, Rex Programming, Jimmy Johns - Coppell, and Tangerine Salon.

Support your local retailers by Shopping Small on Small Business Saturday, brought to you by the Coppell Chamber of Commerce.  Helping your business…that’s what we do!

For more information, call the Coppell Chamber of Commerce at (972) 393-2829 or email Ponce@coppellchamber.org.