North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event that provides nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure to – and start relationships with – new donors, and for people in North Texas to come together and raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits.  After last year’s national record-crushing 75,000 donations totaling $26.3 million, North Texas Giving Day is back with the hopes that North Texas will raise the giving day bar once again to benefit more North Texas nonprofits. On September 17, 2015, donations of $25 or more can be made 6 a.m. to midnight to more than 2,100 certified nonprofits listed on www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org. Those donations will be amplified by more than $2 million dollars in bonus funds and prizes.

HEB Chamber Nonprofit Members participating in North Texas Giving Day include:

6 Stones Mission Network
Alliance for Children, Inc.
American Cancer Society
Arlington Life Shelter
Arts Council Northeast
Community Enrichment Center
Crown of Life Lutheran School
GRACE
Metroport Meals On Wheels
Mid-Cities Care Corps
Mission Central
Texas Baptist Home For Children
The Clubhouse for Special Needs, Inc.
United Way – Northeast

In the spirit of giving, consider how you too can make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteer. Donate. Give Back.

Join us for a free informational webinar to see how the Young Entrepreneurs Academy is helping middle and high students across America learn to start and run their own, real businesses!

In just 15 minutes, students, parents and teachers can discover:

• Highlights of the Academy’s fun, hands-on class that teaches students how to generate an idea, conduct market research, write business plans, and pitch to a panel of investors for real startup funds.

• Information about the Saunders Scholars college scholarship competition

• How to nominate students

• How to submit a winning application for acceptance to the program

DATE: Thursday, September 10, 2015

TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. CDT

Presented and moderated by Sara Bukowiec, Director of Operations, Young Entrepreneurs Academy!

The Challenge By Choice Program teaches students the importance of taking challenging course work in high school.  Simply spend an hour of your time speaking to 8th grade students in the HEB ISD. As a volunteer presenter, you will encourage the students to prepare themselves for whatever path they choose, whether it is college, trade school or going directly into the workforce. You will help them understand that high school is their opportunity to “load-up” on those courses that will put them one step ahead at graduation.

The presentation is “packaged” and ready for you in the classroom. All you need is to attend a brief explanation session to prepare you for your time with the students. Training sessions are scheduled to maximize your time and will be held at the HEB Chamber. For more information, return this form by September 18 or contact Linda Dibley at linda@heb.org to be a Challenge By Choice presenter!

Digital Marketing Platform Gives Local Businesses Added Sales Edge

BEDFORD, TEXAS— Chamber members can use SAVE LOCAL NOW™ (SLN) to create, manage and analyze their digital marketing campaigns. Bundled together on an easy-to-use digital platform, SLN includes live business listings, content creation and publishing, email marketing, social sharing, and Search Engine Optimization.

Locals and tourists alike can access the deals, events, and promotions created by Chamber members via the chamber’s website or the free-to-download SLN iPhone or Android app. Saving money and buying local in Hurst, Euless or Bedford has never been easier.

“Community organizations are looking for creative ways to market themselves and be an asset to the businesses they serve,” said Keith Latore, Save Local Now’s co-founder and CEO. “That’s why we created Save Local Now exclusively for chambers of commerce and community organizations. Save Local Now benefits everyone. The HEB Chamber now has a tool to help promote local businesses and organizations while encouraging people to shop local. Business members have access to a digital marketing platform they might not otherwise be able to afford. Consumers have a convenient source for finding local businesses, deals, events and promotions.”

The Save Local Now platform is available at savelocalnow.com, the App Store and Google Play. Members of the HEB Chamber are eligible to create unlimited digital marketing campaigns using the Save Local Now platform. If you believe your business could benefit from Save Local Now, please contact the HEB Chamber at 817.283.1521.