What is the Chamber of Commerce?
The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is a member-owned, non-profit (501c6) organization of business people who are investing their resources in community development programs – working together to achieve our mission, to “promote, strengthen and expand the business community” of Grand Prairie.
The Chamber represents a unique partnership with business, civic and educational leaders in Grand Prairie. The goal of this partnership is to build a community where businesses flourish, education is continually improving and the community enjoys a safe and friendly environment. The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce regularly partners with the city and school district.
We accomplish our goals by serving our members, as our members serve the community.
What does the Chamber do?
How does the Chamber work?
The Chamber’s operational budget comes from the business member’s yearly investment. The mission and budgeted plans are implemented by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of elected and appointed members. The President of the Chamber maintains the day to day operations of the organization, constantly seeks new opportunities for members, and has full responsibility for the staff.
Each year the Chamber board develops a plan designed to meet our mission. Implementation of proposed plans is made possible through the involvement of working committees comprised of member volunteers and community leaders. The members, their efforts, voice and commitment toward these plans are the backbone of the organization and are integral to the Chamber's success.
Meetings of the committees and task forces are held at varying times each month, but there are general membership gatherings that occur regularly, along with:
- Membership Luncheons
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Business After Hours
- Branding Iron Breakfast
- Business Exchange Breakfast
- Multi-cultural Business Networking
- Journey to Inclusiveness
- Member to Member Series (M2M)
- Other events where marketing opportunities exist
Annual events:
- Community Awards
- State of the City
- Annual Golf
- Member Appreciation
- Striking Up Business Bowling
- The Taste of Grand Prairie/Passport to Grand Prairie
- Pictures with Santa at Prairie Lights
- Pictures with Santa at Trader's Village
Ready to join?
New members are welcomed and recognized at the first monthly luncheon following receipt of their membership investment, and listed on our website.