January 2023
28th State Real Estate Group – Attorney Broker
Real Estate Broker
Retail & Specialty Gifts
Hurst Marketplace & Creative Center
Retail l Arts & Education
Chiropractic l Injury l Prenatal & Pediatric Care
Southwest Airlines Credit Union
Credit Union l Financial Institution
State Representative Salman Bhojani – District 92
Local Government Official
New Chamber members who attend at least five of our meetings or activities in the first 90 days after joining have the opportunity to receive one free digital ad ($150 value) in our month newsletter, Chamber Connection! Pickup your “Recipe for Success” notecard at the next new member orientation or contact Programs Manager Corie Andrade or call the Chamber office at (817) 283-1521 for more information.
Our “Recipe for Success” is just one more benefit of having a Chamber membership.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given to a Chamber member who is involved, graduated Leadership HEB, and distinguished themselves in a Leadership role within the HEB Chamber and community. This person must enthusiastically support leadership HEB.
This year’s recipient, Rochelle Ross from A Simplified Space, is extremely enthusiastic! You might even call her joyfully enthusiastic. She has been called the Chamber’s honorary cheerleader. In a former life, she was a cheerleader. She has many accomplishments.
Rochelle served a three-year term on the HEB Chamber Board of Directors, she has chaired the Chamber’s Golf Tournament. She has been an active member of the Leadership HEB Steering Committee and served as chairman for the past 3 years.
Rochelle is a member of the Board of Trustees for the HEB School district. She also serves on the board of HEB ISD Education Foundation. Because of her energy and enthusiasm for “all things Chamber,” she was the 2015 recipient of our Gertrude Tarpley Memorial Spirit Award. We appreciate her strong commitment to the HEB Chamber of Commerce and our HEB community.
Rochelle received the 2020 Distinguished Alumnus award at the August Luncheon of the HEB Chamber of Commerce on August 13, 2020 at the Hurst Conference Center.
Drop-offs available at all 21 DFW Soulman’s locations
July 23, 2019 (DALLAS) – With the rise in North Texas school districts that have a high volume of students in need, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is teaming up with local Dallas radio station, 94.9 KLTY, to coordinate donations of backpacks and school supplies at all of their 21 North Texas locations beginning on July 22, 2019.
“We are strongly committed to the communities we serve. In the spirit of back-to-school and access to a great education for each and every child, we are opening our doors to anyone who wants to gather new school supplies, fill as many backpacks as they can and bring them to any of our collection boxes. Our goal is to get as many supplies and backpacks to students in time for the first day of the 2019-2020 school year,” says Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Director of Marketing, Baylea Wood.
Soulman’s and 94.9 KLTY will be hosting a Kick-Off Event on August 3, 2019 at the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additionally, there will be four live remote broadcasts in August at the Soulman’s Bar-B-Que locations in Southlake (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 5), Wylie (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 6), Mansfield (5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 7) and Royse City (3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 9).
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is honored to support education in North Texas through numerous initiatives. Throughout the year, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que hosts events that benefit their neighboring schools. Coupled with fundraising for booster clubs, auction donations, team meals and Spirit Nights, Soulman’s is a proud sponsor of education in North Texas.
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About Soulman’s Bar-B-Que
For more than 40 years, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has satisfied the hardest to please bar-b-que lovers….Texans! Founded in Pleasant Grove, Texas in 1974, Soulman’s had only a few simple goals—serve great Texas-style BBQ and offer friendly, sincere service. Soulman’s original family recipes are still the foundation for the company’s success from their 8 different types of meat that are smoked “low & slow” over only hickory wood to their famous homemade sides, including Ranch house beans and Texas style cream corn! Throughout the years, this family-owned and operated company has remained true to their original strive for success and customer satisfaction and is honored to be considered one of the Top Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2018). Soulman’s currently owns and operates 21 North and East Texas locations in Addison, Allen, Cedar Hill, Forney, Garland, Greenville, Hurst, Hurst- Grapevine Highway, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mansfield, Mesquite, Quinlan, Rockwall I-30, Rockwall Goliad, Royse City, Southlake, Sulphur Springs, Terrell, Van and Wylie. To learn more about Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, visit them online at http://www.soulmans.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soulmansbbq.
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The HEB Chamber of Commerce recognized 13 honorees at its Annual Awards Luncheon, held February 15 at the Texas Star Conference Center in Euless.
The event celebrates member businesses, organizations, and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Chamber and the HEB community in 2018. Robert Earley, president and CEO of JPS Health Network, served as master of ceremonies. The winners:
Small Business of the Year: AlecXander Medical Spa
Mid-Size Business of the Year: Mason-Dallas, Inc.
Large Business of the Year: Wells Fargo
Officer of the Year: Susan Shaw, Shaw Insurance Agency
Director of the Year: Mandy Eliot, Deep Roots DFW Realty
Ambassador of the Year: Gale Wagner, Steve Crabtree Insurance Agency
Gertrude Tarpley Memorial Spirit Award: Bobby Carr, BB&T
Chairman’s Award: John Fletcher, Fletcher Consulting Public Relations
Co-Members of the Year: Lindsey Colorado, Servpro of Hurst-Euless-Bedford and Leah Wood, Open Mortgage, L.L.C.
HEB Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award: JPS Health Network
Bill Ridgway Spirit of Enterprise Award: NTE Mobility Partners
Clyde Mooney Award: Faye Beaulieu, United Way of Tarrant County
Earley said that Wells Fargo has been involved in a wide variety of local initiatives, including the Chamber’s Challenge by Choice and women’s leadership programs. “They are the true definition of community banking in our area,” he said.
The Clyde Mooney Award is the highest honor the Chamber bestows, and Earley said Faye Beaulieu was very deserving of it. Her community involvement includes the HEB Economic Development Foundation, the Northeast Leadership Forum and the Texas Association of School Boards. “Faye has been a fixture in Northeast Tarrant County for many years,” he said.
Mary Frazior, president and CEO of the Chamber, said the luncheon is an important event for the Chamber and the community.
“This is an opportunity for us to spotlight some of the members who made significant contributions in 2018,” Frazior said. “The honorees are an asset not only to the Chamber but to our community, and we are grateful to have them as members.”
Texas Health HEB was the Presenting Sponsor, and Atmos Energy was the Champion Sponsor.
