Metrocrest Area Chamber

Advocate. Elevate. Accelerate.

Champion/Convener/Catalyst for community engagement/impact/economic prosperity in Addison/Carrollton/Farmers Branch

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

✅ Lunch & Learn is still on for tomorrow!
Shake off the cabin fever after the inclement weather + get social media tips that work from Priyanka Garcia.

🗓️ Jan 29 | 11:30a–1:00p
📍 The Meeting Place, 13612 Midway Rd #601, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
🥪 BYOL

Register online

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Inside MAC: Business to Boardroom continues with Treasurer Raul Sibrian. A service-driven leader focused on trust, relationships, and local business growth. And a big year ahead with a wedding planned in San Miguel de Allende.

#InsideMAC #BusinessToBoardroom #ChamberLeadership

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

🚨 Rescheduled due to inclement weather 🚨
Women in Business Social moved from Jan 28 → Feb 4.

Vision boards (led by Janet Bernstein) + happy hour + networking!
🗓️ Feb 4 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 The Meeting Place, 13612 Midway Rd #601, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

All are welcome!

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Not every decision will make everyone happy.
Leadership still requires choosing, even when conditions are uncomfortable.

Read the full post here: https://t.co/LjF37pwUEQ

#Leadership #DecisionMaking #CommunityLeadership #BusinessLeadership #Governance #Metrocrest

[Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD @CFBISD]

Due to inclement weather, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. For the latest information, continue checking https://t.co/kjwbcmVc7A and the district’s social media channels.

Please stay safe and warm.
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Debido a las condiciones del clima, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD permanecerá cerrado el lunes, 26 de enero de 2026. Para obtener la información más reciente, visite la página web y las redes sociales oficiales del distrito.

Manténganse seguros y abrigados.

[Lewisville ISD @LewisvilleISD]

Tuesday is still under review & we will send out communication as soon as possible regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule. If further cancellations are necessary families will be notified as soon as possible. Stay tuned for additional information.

❄️ https://t.co/adVFiFaf2m

[Lewisville ISD @LewisvilleISD]

All Lewisville ISD campuses and facilities will be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻. 𝟮𝟲 due to winter weather in our area.

All extracurricular activities, facility rentals, and campus events scheduled for Monday will be canceled or rescheduled.

❄️ https://t.co/adVFiFaf2m

[TxDOT Dallas @TxDOTDallas]

Multiple inches of sleet/snow mix fell across the region overnight. Travel is treacherous. Please, do your part and STAY HOME to give our crews room to work. #txwx #dfwtraffic

[Texas Association of Business @txbiz]

#ICYMI: #Texas has emerged as a clear winner in the shift toward lower-tax, less-regulated states, attracting people & businesses from states like California that have driven them away with heavy-handed regulations & high taxes.

"We have a light regulatory touch and no personal or corporate income tax," TAB Interim President & CEO @MeganMauroTX told @FoxBusiness, citing Texas’ recent $25 billion surplus as evidence of a different fiscal approach.

"If you're a business owner, and your dream is to build your dream business in Texas, we say 'yes,' and we make it easy for you."

Read more at: https://t.co/VX8jFVXBSC

#txlege

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Ignite Lunch & Learn: Social Media That Works for Your Business
Featuring Priyanka Garcia (filmmaker + social media specialist) 🎥

📅 Jan 29 | 🕦 11:30–1:00
📍 The Meeting Place, 13612 Midway Rd #601, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
🥪 BYOL

RSVP: online
#SocialMedia #VideoMarketing

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Inside MAC: Business to Boardroom continues with Immediate Past Chair Baharak Sotoudeh. A relationship driven leader committed to a strong and connected Metrocrest business community.

#InsideMAC #BusinessToBoardroom #MetrocrestAreaChamber #ChamberLeadership

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Meet Janet Bernstein - Speaker, 10-time author & Chief Glow Strategist - leading our Women in Business Social: Vision Board Experience + Happy Hour!
📅 Jan 28 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 The Meeting Place, 13612 Midway Rd #601, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Register: Metrocrest Chamber website

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Uncertainty is unavoidable. Silence is a choice.

Leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about showing up when things feel unsettled.

Read our latest blog 👉 https://t.co/47TTTUh0Fd

#Leadership #SmallBusiness #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Inside MAC: Business to Boardroom

Meet Justin Nunn, Chair-Elect of the Metrocrest Area Chamber and President of @Sirius_Building.

Leadership insight: “Beautiful things are difficult to attain.”

#InsideMAC #BusinessToBoardroom

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

🚨 Save the Date 🚨
📅 Feb 26, 2026
🏆 Metrocrest Area Chamber Annual Awards Luncheon

The biggest event of the year.
Sponsorships and tables will sell out.

👉 Sponsorships now available
👉 Register here: https://t.co/8HkaqNyd5p

#AnnualAwards #ChamberStrong #MACAwards

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Young Professionals Coffee Crawl is coming up!
Meet other YPs + explore a local coffee spot. 🙌

📅 January 14 ⏰ 8:30am 📍 Cafe Brazil - 2510 N. Josey Ln. #106
Carrollton, TX 75006
🎟️ Please register @ metrocrest chamber website

#YoungProfessionals #Networking #CoffeeCrawl

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

Big congrats to Sam Roberson, our new Ambassador of the Month! 🎉👏 #AmbassadorOfTheMonth #Community

[Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD @CFBISD]

BREAKING NEWS! 📢 We are thrilled to announce that CFBISD has been selected as a finalist in H-E-B's Excellence in Education Awards.🍎

As one of only five large districts in the state chosen for this honor, this prestigious program recognizes public school districts for their outstanding service to students and their communities. 🎉

Read more at: https://t.co/VSJ6lSiAXz

[Wendy Eldredge @EldredgeWendy]

Congratulations to all of our award recipients last night! It was such a fun time celebrating your hard work and dedication to our students. 💕

I am also thrilled to announce that @CFBISD has been named as a finalist for @HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards! 👏🏼🥳❤️

[Metrocrest Area Chamber @MetrocrestAreaC]

A look back at a year of progress, strong governance, and growing momentum across Metrocrest.

Read President & CEO Michael Gallops’ reflection on leadership, workforce development, and advocacy: https://t.co/lQpbl2KNhi

#Leadership #WorkforceDevelopment #MAC