Directory of Resources to Help Market Your Business
Th e following information has been compiled to assist our Southlake businesses in marketing their business and becoming better aware of opportunities to engage the community.
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Th e website maintains information on Southlake businesses, such as contact information, description, catering, etc. It also allows for a search of Southlake businesses by name or descriptive keyword. (see appendix page A for more info)
New Biz List
New businesses are encouraged to contact Economic Development & Tourism to be added to the departments New Biz List. Th is monthly publication includes information about recently opened businesses and businesses that will be open soon in Southlake. Th e New Biz List is distributed to approximately 800 people in NE Tarrant County.
Local Business Report (LBR)
To support local businesses, the City implements a free program called the Local Business Report (LBR) at City Council meetings. Th e intent of the program is to raise awareness of City businesses and encourage citizens to visit. (see appendix page B for more info) News Release
Th e City of Southlake can assist in developing and Southlake Shopping distributing a News Release for new businesses. & Dining Guide News Releases are distributed to all media outlets covering the region and placed on www.MySouthlakeNews.com as a business announcement.
Shopping & Dining Guide
Th e guide is comprised of Southlake retailers and restaurants. Distribution goes to all Southlake residents and businesses. Th e guides are also widely used by area medical offi ces and other businesses in lobbies and help desks to assist patients / clients fi nd shopping and dining options in Southlake.
2 Southlake Chamber of Commerce N Networking Opportunities
(817) 481-8200 / [email protected] / www.SouthlakeChamber.com e t
Southlake Chamber of Commerce members w participate in Chamber networking, aft er hour mixers, and business development o programs to help boost their business. r
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events, quarterly Mixplosion power n networking, WIN (Women's Interest Networking), YPN (Young Professionals g
Networking), member orientation, business O seminars, cooperative advertising
opportunitiesoppporttunu itties and SCORESCO (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Business Counseling, and much p more.mooree. Th e SSouthlakeouuthlake ChamberC of Commerce also hosts annual events including: Awards Ban- quet,qquet, GolfGolff Classic,Classic, andand Oktoberfest. p o
BusinessBusiness NetworkingNetwo International (BNI) r (972)(99727 ) 612-0659612-0659 / [email protected] / www.BNIDFW.com t u
BNI prprovidesrovo iddess a pospositive,itivi e supportive and structured environment for the development and n exchangeexchana ge ofof qualityquq aliti y businessbuus referrals through networking and relationship building. A business i
cacann participateparticipate in upup to 52 networking meetings per year. BNI off ers SuccessNet newsletters with t ededucationalucu atioonan l materialmam teriiala onon networking, public speaking, business members success program i woworkshops,rkkshopo s, aadvanceddvvaanceed eeducation series workshops and participation in business tradeshows and e lolocalcal conferences.conferenncees. s
QuorumQuorum BusinessBusin Alliance (817)(8( 171 ) 601-533860011-535 38/i / [email protected]@ m / www.QuorumBusinessAlliance.com
Quorum Business Alliance is a group of respected professionals from critical industries who have formed as a team of business partners. Th is network of executives can help make wise business decisions in both personal and business life. Quorum’s focus is SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) off ering mentoring, program creating and specifi c industry counseling. Members are available for speaking and panel discussions.
Meetup www.Meetup.com
Meetup is the world’s largest network of self-organized and community groups. Th is tool makes it easy for anyone to oganize a local group or fi nd one of the thousands of groups that already meets. More than 9,000 groups gather in local communities each day, each with the goal of improving themselves or their communities.
3 Print Advertising Opportunities 360 West Magazine (817) 632-8100 / [email protected] / www.360WestMagazine.com
360 West Magazine is a directly mailed monthly lifestyle magazine that gives affl uent readers a full-circle view of where they live. Geographically, the magazine targets consumers who live west of highway 360 and 47% of their distribution is Northeast Tarrant county. 360 West distributes approximately 43,000 copies a month and has reached coff ee table status.
76092 Magazine (817) 632-8100 / [email protected] / www.360WestMagazine.com
76092 Magazine is a glossy, free standing publication produced by 360 West magazine that is directly mailed to the most coveted households in Southlake, Westlake, Trophy Club, Keller, and Colleyville. Content is entirely about the area in which it is distributed and copies are also delivered to advertisers and high traffi c business locations.
ColleyvilleColleyville CoCourieru (866)(8866) 617-617-481644816 / wwww.StarTelegram.com/ColleyvilleCourierwww .S
Th e ColleColleyvilleyvillle CourierCoC uriei r is the offi cial newspaper of Grapevine and Colleyville ISD. Colleyville CourierCoC urier has a circcirculationullatio of over 7,800 that is directly mailed every Friday.
CommunityCommunity ImpactIm Newspaper (682)(6822) 223-1418222 3-144181 / [email protected] _pp / www.ImpactNews.com
CommunityCommm unniti y ImpactImpact NewspaperNewe is a monthly mailed publication delivered to every home and businessbusinesss in SoSouthlake,utthlh akke, GGrapevine, Colleyville and Westlake, reporting hyper-local news and events. Th e newspapernewsspapper is the fasted growing news organization in Texas (INC Magazine 2010- 2012), withwitth 878,000+8778,0000+0 totalto distributions in DFW, Austin and Houston. Web, mobile, and social mediamedid a marketingmmarketing isi aalsolso available.
Dallas Morning News (214) 977-8222 / [email protected] / www.DallasNews.com
Th e Dallas Morning News is one of the largest circulations in DFW. Th e Dallas Morning is published daily, with target areas including: Tarrant, Denton, and Dallas counties.
Dragon Pride, a Southlake Style Publication (817) 416-4500 / www.SouthlakeStyle.com
As Southlake’s only dedicated sports magazine since 2006, Dragon Pride is a must for any business looking to target CISD families & Dragon fans. With 12,000 issues distributed exclusively to fami- lies in Southlake and Westlake through direct mail and event distribution three times per year, we can help your business reach Dragon fans throughout the entire school year.
4 Print Advertising Opportunities Continued Fort Worth Business Press (817) 336-8300 / [email protected] / www.FWBusinessPress.com
Fort Worth Business Press has a circulation of 10,250 printed copies per week, with a readership of 49,650. Fort Worth Business Press is a subscriber based business to business newspaper. Coverage includes business people and executive lifestyle. Dining, driving, home and living, and the target businesses include: banking, small business, legal profession, medical industry, high- tech, agri-business, real estate, fi nance and investing.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (817) 390-7400 / www.Star-Telegram.com
Th e Fort Worth Star-Telegram is a major U.S. daily newspaper serving Fort Worth and the Western half of the North Texas area. Th e Fort Worth Star-Telegram is the nation’s oldest continuously operating online newspaper.
GrapevineGrapevine CourierCour (817)(8817) 390-390-798579985 / wwww.Star-Telegram.com/GrapevineCourierwww.St
Th e GrapevineGrG apevine CoCourieruru ieer iis a weekly edition of the Star-Telegram that focuses on the people, news, sportsspporo ts aandnd events ooff GGrapevine.ra It also features information from Colleyville and Southlake.
IndulgeIndulge MMagazineagazi (817)(8( 17) 39390-77850-0 7785 / wwww.Star-Telegram.com/Indulgewww.SSt
Indulge Magazine is a monthly publica- tion with news and advertising designed exclusively for the upscale reader. Copies are distributed at advertiser locations and recipients are selected based on home value, income and other criteria.
Keller Citizen (817) 431-2231 / [email protected] / www.KellerCitizen.com
Th e Keller Citizen covers government, school and community news for the city of Keller and its surrounding areas.
Society Life Magazine (817) 657-2948 / www.SocietyLifeMagazine.com
Society Life has been covering the people and businesses of Northeast Tarrant County since 2006. Over 100,000 readers enjoy each monthly edition.
5 Print Advertising Opportunities Continued Courier - Journal (817) 431-2231 / www.SouthlakeJournal.com
Th e Courier - Journal is a weekly edition of the Star-Telegram that focuses on the people, news, sports and events of Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville.
Southlake Style (817) 416-4500 / www.SouthlakeStyle.com
Since 2006, Southlake Style magazine has been the trusted resource and premier lifestyle maga- zine for Southlake and surrounding communities and is a must for any new business looking to target affl uent families in Northeast Tarrant County. With 18,000 issues distributed each month exclusively to homes in Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Keller and Trophy Club, Southlake Style can help you reach a very desirable market of readers with a HHI of $233,000.
AccordingAccordding tot the CirculCirculation Verifi cation Council (CVC’s) annual 2014 audit: -9 ooutut ooff 10 RREADEAD SouSouthlaket Style with a total readership of 48,000+ -66%-666% KKEEPEEP SoutSouthlakehlaka e StyleS for one month or longer -65%-665% ooff rereadersadders PUPURCHASERRCH products and services from Southlake Style advertisers
Times-RegisterTimes-Register (817)(8( 17) 434431-22311-222313 / wwww.Star-Telegram.com/TimesRegisterwww.S
Th e Times-RegisterTiT mees-Regiister iiss a weekly newspaper covering Trophy Club, Roanoke, Haslet, Westlake and thethe NorthwestNortthwh est scsschoolhooolo ddistrict.i Times-Register is one of several Fort Worth Star-Telegram cocommunitymmmunu ity newspapers.nen wspappers
Th e QQuarterlyuarterly MagazineM (972)(972) 48481-99031-99033 / www.www.QuarterlyMagazine.netQ
Th e Quarterly Magazine was founded in Southlake in 1992 to provide our friends and neighbors in Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville and Trophy Club with local discounts that consumers like to see. It now mails magazines four times a year FREE to 60,000 households.
6 Civic & Non-ProfiCivic Altrusa International, Inc. [email protected] / www.DFW.Altrusa.org
Th e Altrusa International Foundation is a non-profi t worldwide volunteer service organization, devoted to contributing to human well-being through the development and implementation of eff ective local community service programs. Th e Altrusa International Foundation is dedicated to improving economic well-being and quality of life through a commitment to community services and literacy.
Apex Arts League (817) 491-6333 / [email protected] /www.ApexArtsLeague.org
Th e Apex Arts League is a non-profi t organization that was established to enhance community awareness, pparticipationartit cipation and appreciation of the arts in the Apex, which is the north-central regionregioon ofof thethe DallasDallasa / FortFo Worth metroplex. t Organizations
ARTSNETARTSNET (8((817)17) 283-3406282 3-3406 / [email protected] / www.ArtsCouncilNortheast.org
ARARTSNETTST NEET isi a nonnon-profi-pprofi t organization that was founded in 1975. It is recognized by the Texas CoCCommissionmmissiiono oonn tthehe ArArtsrt as the Arts Council which represents the 16 cities in north Tarrant CoCCounty.unty. Our programspror grramms include: grants benefi ting the arts in north Tarrant County, Summer Arts CoCCollegellegge for kids,kids, ArtArA t Th erapye for Veterans, KEYS (Knowledge, Education, Youth, Success!) CoCommunitymmunity ArtArrt Program,Proogram MasterWorks Performing Arts Series, Visual and Performing Art instruinstruction,cttion, aandndn oopportunitiesppoortu for the underprivileged and people with disabilities.
ChristmasChristmas iiss forfor Children (817)(817) 723-7100723-71000 / donations@christmasisforchildrdonatio en.com / www.ChristmasIsForChildren.com
Christmas is for Children is a non-profi t organization founded in 1991 to serve children in need. Currently providing holiday gift s, toys, clothing and books to underprivileged children in Southlake and the Metroplex. Th e annual food drive provides food baskets to 900 needy families in Southlake and the Metroplex. Excellent volunteer opportunities are available for teenagers, adults, families, and businesses.
7 Civic & Non-ProfiCivic GRACE (817) 488-7009 / www.GraceGrapevine.org
Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange (GRACE) is a non-profi t relief agency that provides food, clothing, fi nancial assistance, and other vital necessities to people who are struggling with a limited income or recent emergency. Compassion and assistance are off ered as a response to God’s grace by local churches in partnership with municipalities, businesses, civic organizations, and individuals. Volunteer opportunities are avavailablevaia llablle inn aallll programsprogram include: Volunteer Recognition Dinner, Capital Campaign, Annual
FuFundndd CCampaign,ama paign, UW WWorkplace Campaigns, CROP Walk, Gala and Christmas Cottage. t Organizations Contimued
GreaterGreater SSouthlakeouthla Women’s Society (817)(8( 17) 25251-01201-0120 / [email protected] / www.GreaterSouthlakeWomens- Society.comSociety.y com
GreaterGrG eae ter SoSouthlakeoutu hllaka e Women’sWoom Society is a non-profi t service organization open to women who desiredesire ttoo be aactivectivi e inn thethee community. Th ey promote education, the arts, encourage civic involvement,ini volvementt, aandndd sstrivetrivve to preserve natural resources. Members attain personal development, forgeforgge coccommonmmmon bbondsondds wwith one another that result in life long friendships, and actively improve communitycommunniti y life.liifef .
MetroportMetroport MMealsea On Wheels, Inc. (MMOW) (817)(8( 17) 491-491-1141111414 / www.www.MetroportMOW.orgM
Metroport Meals On Wheels, Inc. is a grassroots volunteer advocate for the elderly and those in need by off ering home-delivered meals, senior center lunch programs, and other support services. MMOW is about neighbors helping neighbors alleviate hunger, isolation, and loneliness in our communities, fosters the independence, worth, and dignity of each individual we serve.
SafeHaven of Tarrant County (817) 535-6462 / [email protected] / www.SafeHavenTC.org
SafeHaven of Tarrant County provides 24-hour care to families fl eeing life-threatening situations. In addition to a secure living environment, SafeHaven also off ers basic necessities, such as clothes, toiletries, and meals. Legal services, professional counseling, transportation to and from work, on-site school and daycare, and medical and dental referrals is also provided.
8 Civic & Non-ProfiCivic Southlake Historical Society (817) 896-4280 / [email protected] / www.SouthlakeHistory.org
Th e Southlake Historical Society collects and preserves the history of Southlake for those now living in the area and for future generations. Th ey operate as the custodian of historical documents, records, and collections of local history memorabilia, creating interest in area history, and cooperates with other organizations in the fulfi llment of their goals.
Southlake Newcomer’s Club (813) 404-5920 / [email protected] \ www.SouthlakeNewComers.com
Th e SoSouthlakeuthllaka e NewcomersNewcom Club is open for membership to residents of Southlake and
neneighboringigghborring cocommunities.mmmuniti Th e organization is a Social Civic Club providing the opportunity for t Organizations Continued frfriendshipriiendship aandnd ccommunityommmun service.
SouthlakeSouthlake LionsLion Club (817)(8( 17) 818812-35332-353 333 / wwww.SouthlakeLions.comwww .S
Th e SoSouthlakeuthllaka e LionsLiL ons ClubCClu is part of the worldwide Lions organization. Lions are an international networknetworrk ofo 11.3.33 mmillionillliono menm and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together tot aanswernsswer ththehe neneedseds thatthhat challenge communities around the world. Known for working to end preventableprevventablb e blblindness,inndness, LLions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities.communniti ies. Th es esee prprojectso range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims ofof naturanaturall disasters.disasteers. In SSouthlake the Lions are involved in many charitable events and are committedcoc mmitteed to helpinghelping ttheh community and those less fortunate than themselves.
Southlake Sister Cities (SSC) (817) 781-1587 / [email protected] / www.SouthlakeSisterCities.org
Southlake Sister Cities (SSC) is a non-profi t organization dedicated to fostering global understanding, friendship and communication through education and exchange. Regular meetings are the second Th ursday of each month and attended by the Board of Directors and general membership. SSC is a proud member of Sister Cities International.
Southlake Women’s Club [email protected] / www.SouthlakeWomensClub.org
Southlake Women’s Club, Inc. is committed to providing community support and involvement through active participation and service, charitable contributions, grants, and special events (such as the annual Art In Th e Square event).
9 Media & School Organizations Media & School Clear Channel Radio (214) 866-8000 / www.ClearChannel.com
Clear Channel Radio operations include radio broadcasting, online/mobile services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel operates various local radio stations such as: 92.5, 97.1, 102.1, 102.9, 106.1, 1190 (am).
MSC Sports Broadcasting, LLC (817) 461-2777 / [email protected] / www.MetroSportsDFW.com
Metro Sports Communications represents the absolute best in high school football coverage. Each presentation consists of Division I- caliber analysis and play-by-play with the crisp, professional production elements similar to a nannationalttionnal broadcastbroadcast network.net MSC produces radio broadcastsbroaadcd asa ts ooff SoSouthlakeutu hlake Carroll Dragon football on KWRD (100.7(1100.7 FFMM / Th e Word).WWord)
CarrollCarroll EEducationducat Foundation (8(817)8177) 94949-598599-595 85 / [email protected] / www.SouthlakeCEF.org
CaCCarrollrroll EdEEducationucatioi n Foundation’sFoounn sole purpose is to generate and distribute resources for the benefi t ofo ttheheh childrenchih lddren off thethe CarrollC Independent School District. Th e Foundation is instrumental in prprovidingovvidi ing fufundsndds fforor spspeciale projects and equipment for CISD students and teachers. OpportOpportunitiesunitiees forfoor involvementinnvov lv include: sponsorships, individual volunteers, grant and contricontributorbutoor prprograms.roggramms.
CarrollCarroll IIndependentndepen School District (CISD) (817) 949-7080 / www.SouthlakeCarroll.edu
Carroll Independent School District serves more than 7,600 students and 1,000 employees, with parent and community involvement as the hallmark of their success. Support comes from a variety of sources including: active parent-teacher organization, various booster clubs, Southlake Chamber of Commerce, Carroll Education Foundation and Digging for Dragons. Area businesses can become offi cial sponsors of CISD.
10 School Organizations School Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation (817) 251-5480 / www.GCISD-K12.org/Foundation
Th e Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation was created to support the educational programs of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. Th e Foundation provides funds beyond the normal operating budget for educational programs and activities for students and staff . Foundation funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations.
Keller Independent School District Education Foundation (817) 744-1050 / www.KISDFoundation.net
Keller Independent School District Education Foundation is a non-profi t organization with the purpose of bringing the KISD community together to invest in innovative educational practices inn orderorrderr toto enrichene rich the environmenten for student learning. Th e ultimate goal is to provide each ststudentuddennt thtthee opopportunitypoortunity to gain life skills needed to succeed in an ever more competitive world; hehelpinglping paparentsrrents to ssupportuppo their children’s studies; encourage teachers and principals to develop aanandd shareshare bbebestst prapractices;cttici es and strengthen and build community networks that inspire innovation.
NorthwestNorthwest IIndependentnde School District Education FoundationFoundation (817)(8177) 212215-01745-01747 / wwww.NISDTX.orgww.NN
NorthwestNortr hwesst InIndependentded pendn ennt School District Education Foundation is a non-profi t organization of citizecitizensnss thatthat sharesshs arres a vivisions of enhancing education in the NWISD. Th e foundation works to iincreasencrease pprivaterivatte ssupportuppport for educational activities in the NWISD. It assists students and teachers bbyy supportingsupportting acactivitiestivitties funded through private grants and involvement.
11 Sports OrganizationsSports Grapevine-Southlake Soccer Association (GSSA) (817) 410-9950 / [email protected] / www.GSSASoccer.org
Grapevine-Southlake Soccer Association is a non-profi t local soccer organization serving the cities of Grapevine and Southlake. It operates under the authority of the North Texas State Soccer Association and United States Youth Soccer Association. Soccer seasons are Spring (Jan-May) and Fall (Sep-Nov). Participants range from U4 through U19, with the recent addition of adult playing leagues. For children wanting an accelerated skill path, GSSA also sponsors the Grapevine-Southlake Soccer Club for academy (U7-U10) and competitive teams (U11+).
Southlake Baseball Association (972) 558-1690 / www.DragonYouthBaseball.org
Southlake Baseball Association is a non-profi t organization committed to providing the area's youth with a positive and rewarding baseball experience. Open to all children between the ages of 5 and 17 yearsy old.
SouthlakeSouthlake TennisTenn Center (STC) (817)(8817) 421-421-560556605 / [email protected]@S / www.SouthlakeTennis.com
SouthlakeSoS uthlaka e Tennis Center,Cennter which opened in OctoberOctot beb r 191999,999, is llocatedoco ated within Bicentennial ParkParkk iinn SoSSouthlake.uthlake. A city-ownedcit facility with 19 lightedliighted hardhardr courts,courts, STCSTTC is the largest public tennistennn is ffacilityacility inn NortheastNorrtht e Tarrant County. OpenOpO en sevenseve en daysdays a week,weekk STC maintains a full schedulescheh dud le yyear-roundeaar-roound wiwithit adult league play, a juniorjunior pprogramrogramm forfoor allalll agesag and levels, private and groupgroup lessons,lessoons, andannd tournaments.toourn
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