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TOP NEWS - MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024

City Council & CISD Joint Election Coming Up In May; Hear From The Candidates April 16

The Chamber's Government Affairs Task Force invites you to meet the candidates for election to the Coppell City Council and Coppell ISD Board of Trustees.

The joint election set for May 4 includes:

City Council Place 5 Special Election to replace John Jun = Freddie Guerra, Ramesh Premkumar
CISD Board of Trustees Place 6 = Nichole Bentley (incumbent), Eneida Padro

Candidates for CISD Board of Trustees Place 7 (Jobby Mathew), City of Coppell Mayor (Wes Mays), City Council Place 2 (Brianna Hinojosa-Smith), City Council Place 4 (Kevin Nevels) and City Council Place 6 (Biju Mathew) are running unopposed.

The Forum is sponsored by Championship Martial Arts. Participating candidates will be given uninterrupted speaking time, followed by a Q&A with attendees.

5:00 - 6:00 pm: City Council Candidates
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Coppell ISD Candidates

While the event is free, the Chamber requests RSVPs to ensure seating.

Tuesday, April 16

Dallas College Coppell Center - Building A

101 S. Royal Lane

Coppell, TX 75019

INVESTOR SERVICES

Local Business Champion Spotlight

Mayrath Video Makes Your Home Movie Memories Viewable Again

Mayrath Video Solutions, led by Bill and Mary Mayrath, is a Coppell-based small business that restores homemade memories into modern-day masterpieces. Since launching their business in 2012, they have converted thousands of videotapes and tens of thousands of photos and slides. From VHS and Sony 8, along with other small video formats, and photos and slides, Mayrath Video Solutions takes memories of the past and converts them to DVD or digital files, which are then stored on Flash Drives that will plug and play on 4K TV’s as well as your computer. Don’t wait for your memories to deteriorate; give them a call at 469-865-7666 to save your memories.

Help Us Thank Our Local First Responders

Our annual celebration of our brave First Responders returns to Fire Station #4 on Thursday, April 18, for a catered lunch with keynote speakers from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving, presented by the City of Coppell, Legacy ER & Urgent Care and Vizcarra Hospitality.

Chief Operating Officer Nikoma Wolf and Director of Emergency Medicine Dr. Connie Swickhamer will present on the intricate dance between hospitals and First Responders which is built on trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to preserving life.

Our First Responders serve critical roles that strengthen the fabric of our community. They are invited to attend this event for free because of your sponsorships:

Luncheon Sponsor $250

2 tickets to the event
Recognition in all advertising & marketing communications
Opportunity to greet guests as they arrive at the luncheon
Logo on event webpage
Logo on program, banners and signs

First Responder Supporter $50

Company logo on event webpage
Company name listed in program

Join sponsors Atmos, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Irving, Frost, Oncor and O'Toole Group today!

Thursday, April 18 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

$30/member in advance, $35 at the door

$35/future member in advance, $40 at the door

Coppell Fire Station #4

440 Northpoint Drive

Coppell, TX 75019

It's Time To Sign Up - And Start Training - For The Fire Truck Pull

Back by popular demand - it's the ultimate game of tug-of-war against a fully loaded Coppell fire truck!

Our 2024 Wellness Festival & Annual Fire Truck Pull, presented by Coppell Family YMCA, is a community showcase of our businesses that support a healthy lifestyle (body & mind). Our Healthy Activity Sponsors are Medical City Las Colinas, MD Pediatric Associates and State Farm - Natalie Burkhaulter.

Among the family friendly activities is the Fire Truck Pull where teams of 12 test their strength by pulling the fire truck a set distance for the best time.

Last year's event drew more than 300 attendees. StretchLab took the trophy in the community category and the Coppell Fire Department earned bragging rights against the Coppell Police Department.

Fire Truck Pull Team Registration

$200 for a team of 12 people

Fire Truck Pull Individual Registration

$20 per person

Vendor Booth

$200 Chamber members / $300 non-members

This is a FREE community event! No RSVP necessary.

Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 - 11:00 am

Coppell Family YMCA

146 Town Center Blvd.

Coppell, TX 75019

The Vitamin Bridge To Host April's Business Offline

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Thursday of every month for Business Offline, our after-hours networking event hosted by member businesses. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres while you meet and mingle with the business leaders in our community.

Attendance is included with your membership. Future members may attend up to three times. No RSVP necessary - just come on by!

Thursday, April 18 from 4 - 6 pm

The Vitamin Bridge (inside ReMax)

500 S. Denton Tap Road Suite 200

Coppell, TX 75019

Join Us Every Wednesday For Growth Group

Showcase your business by joining us for a little lunch and some lively conversation at our Wednesday Growth Group. The goal of Growth Group is to build personal and professional relationships with other members while exchanging leads, business tips, growing your prospect list, and, most importantly, referrals.

Attendees at these dynamic meetings introduce themselves and their business with a 30-second commercial. Maximize your networking by arriving early or staying after the meeting to enjoy open networking with the local business professionals who attend each week.

Attendance is included with your membership. Future members may attend up to three times. Food/drinks available for purchase.

Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

JC's Burger Bar

160 W. Sandy Lake Road, Suite 100

Coppell, TX 75019

Set Your Alarm For BizCon Tomorrow

Mark your calendars for the 4th Tuesday of every month and plan on joining us for our most popular networking event, BizCon Breakfast. You'll have the chance to meet and mingle with Chamber members, staff and community leaders - so bring your business cards, co-workers and friends!

Attendance is included with your membership. Future members may attend up to three times.

Tuesday, March 26 from 8 - 9 am

Hard Eight BBQ

688 Freeport Pkwy.

Coppell, TX 75019

Networking Group For Healthcare Professionals Meets Thursday

The Chamber's Healthcare Council provides a collaborative environment where medical practitioners, administrators and experts from diverse healthcare sectors can share experiences and best practices and grow their professional network. The group meets over lunch the fourth Thursday of every month from 12:00 - 1:00 at the Chamber. This event is open to healthcare professionals only.

This month's spotlight presentation will be Zarana Parekh with NutriliciousbyZ.

Attendance is included with your membership, but please RSVP so we know you're coming - and be sure to bring a sack lunch as food is not provided.

Thursday, March 28 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Coppell Chamber of Commerce

708 Main St.

Coppell, TX 75019

RSVP NOW

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, March 26: BizCon Breakfast at Hard Eight BBQ

Wednesday, March 27: Growth Group Networking

Thursday, March 28: Healthcare Council

Friday, March 29: Leadership Coppell Class - Public Safety

Wednesday, April 3: Growth Group Networking

SEE FULL CALENDAR

INVESTOR ADVOCACY

City To Host Budget Town Hall Meeting April 4

The annual budget process is underway, and the City of Coppell wants to hear from you. City staff will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 4 in the Council Chambers at 255 Parkway Blvd.

Residents are invited to attend to hear from City leadership about projects currently underway and to discuss major projects planned for the upcoming fiscal year. During the Town Hall, residents are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback on items that they would like the City to include in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

Each year, City Council works diligently to ensure that Coppell maintains its high-quality services while also respecting residents' pocketbooks. The City takes pride in its conservative approach to fiscal responsibility and transparency and continuously receives accolades from outside agencies regarding its financial strategy and prudent budgeting practices. A strong history of effective financial planning has allowed the City of Coppell to respond to both planned and unanticipated impacts with minimal disruption to community services and quality-of-life programs.

To learn more about the City of Coppell’s budget, visit coppelltx.gov/budget. If you have a budget-related question or comment, please email budgetinput@coppelltx.gov.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS RESOURCES

Coppell City Council

Meeting Calendar

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Reach Local Customers All Year Long With A Single Ad

Planning has begun on our 2024-2025 Business Directory & Community Guide which will be published in June. Learn more about our advertising opportunities and reserve your space now!

Refreshed annually, the 64-page book includes more than 400 local businesses plus information of interest to new and long-time residents. It is accessible on the Chamber’s website throughout the year and a supply of hard copies are distributed by the Chamber to area apartments, hotels and new members. Every business and resident of Coppell receives a postcard announcement of the Guide’s release with a QR code to access.

SEE 2023-2024 DIRECTORY

Join The Community At The Eclipse Party

Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and kick your solar eclipse watch party up a notch at Andrew Brown East! Come out and enjoy lawn games, complimentary popcorn, giveaways, eclipse-themed music, and other fun activities before sitting back to watch totality at 1:40 pm. Eclipse glasses will be provided for a safe viewing experience.

This is a free community event hosted by Coppell Community Experiences / City of Coppell. Chamber staff will be attending and our office will close for the event. See you there!

Monday, April 8 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Andrew Brown Park East

Cozby Library Hosting Solar Eclipse Mocktail Party

Learn to make fun space themed "mocktails" in celebration of the upcoming solar eclipse. Participants will also have the chance to make their own commemorative button. This program is open to adults 18 and older. Registration is not required.

For more information, call 972-304-3658 or email cozbyprograms@coppelltx.gov.

Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 pm

Cozby Library and Community Commons

177 N. Heartz Road

Coppell, TX 75019

Application Period For Next Year's Leadership Coppell Class Now Open

Leadership Coppell prepares promising leaders for positions of responsibility by acquainting them with significant community processes and pressing issues. Participants engage in discussions with established leaders, go behind-the-scenes at the community’s key institutions, build their leadership skills, create a lasting network of contacts, and give back to the community.

In dynamic sessions held one Friday a month, August through May, participants learn about timely and relevant issues of vital concern to their city, and how they can effectively shape the future of their community, their organization, or their business.

As the Class of 2024 prepares to graduate in May, it is time for aspiring leaders who wish to be a part of the Class of 2025 to register for an application.

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