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Got a Question?
Questions? We get questions about who we are, what our vision is, and how we can provide services and benefits to Christian businessmen and women in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. For more information contact us:
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What are the benefits of being a member of the DFW Christian Chamber of Commerce?
· A link from our web site to yours
· Tax-deductible investment (restrictions may apply)
· Member pricing to attend our monthly networking luncheon
· Framed member certificate
· Advertising privileges on our web page
· Participation (for a small fee) in our monthly trade show
· Sponsorship opportunities at our monthly networking luncheons
· Opportunity to sponsor one of our Business After Hours events (FREE to members)
· Discount enrollment at our seminars and workshops
· Opportunities to meet other Christian businessmen and women
We are blessed and now have more than 250 members. We want to thank you for your support. The Chamber, like any new organization, needs help. We also need prayer, and that may be where you come in.
If we lived in a perfect world, I would hardly need to fill in these blanks. The truth is, in addition to seeking new members, we have a definite need for a few inspired people who may be ready to roll up their sleeves and go to work.
You can volunteer to provide administrative, proofing and editing support. If you have media skills, we need a publicist. If you have event planning in your background, don't be a stranger! Contact us.
What is "Business After Hours?"
We know that everyone can't always take four hours out of their day to attend our luncheons. We developed our Business After Hours program to accommodate members and guests who want to occasionally have an opportunity to meet other Christian Businessmen and women in a casual evening networking environment. Our evening program, 6 pm - 8 pm always is in a different location in the metroplex. Businesses interested in hosting the Chamber should be prepared to provide light food and beverages for this occasion. The event is FREE for chamber members - $15 for non-members and guests. contact us for discussion.
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Will there be a golf tournament in 2010?
Recently we selected May 13, 2010 for our second annual golf tournament. We will meet and play at the Terria Verde golf course in Arlington, Texas at 7 a.m. and will have a full day of golf and fellowship. Cost $149. Many sponsorship opportunities are available. All are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Doug Henson at doug@homerunpromotions or Mike Benton at
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Please visit this Web site frequently. It changes monthly.
If during the course of my membership, my company and/or contact information changes, is my new information transferrable in my records?
Yes. We do however incur some administrative costs. Also we have to update your membership certificate. The cost for this transaction is $25.
Does the Chamber do a trade show at it's monthly networking events?
Yes! Our event is from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on third Wednesdays monthly. Our members can acquire a full table for only $35 or a 1/2 table for $25, Frequency discounts are available. Non-members and guests can participate for $60 full table or $40 1/2 table. The trade show is from 11:00 a.m.- 11:45 a..m. and is a great way to meet others. After our event is over, all pass back through our trade show area before leaving the building. All exhibitors are provided a table tent card with their company's name on it and are responsible for set up (10:30 a.m.) and clean up. Electricity usually is not available but can be if we have sufficient notice.
I am interested in helping develop a new chapter of the Chamber.
The Chamber, now four years old has plans to develop two additional chapters in the greater Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. A lot of discussion, prayer and energy is going into the development of these new area of operation. If you are interested in knowing more about how and when this process will unfold, you are welcome to contact us for discussion.
info@dfwchristianchamber or 214.202.5488.
How is Chamber membership being developed?
The president of the Chamber is developing this Web Site and other printed promotional material to be circulated at appropriate times in churches and other organizations. Members of the executive committee and advisory board have committed themselves to assisting in this process.
Networking and word of mouth will be the primary method of membership development. The president will avail himself to speak to church groups, Christian organizations and other venues to develop membership. The Chamber's Web site, e-mail, and fax will be used as a primary means of communicating with members and potential new members. To add your e-mail address to our database visit www.dfwchristianchamber.com, or send an e-mail to back to top
How large will the Chamber be?
The Chamber, with God's help, will grow into an organization that will be significant in Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant Counties. We are now 4 years old and have about 200 members. Our goal is to grow our membership within five years. Contact us today and learn how you can become a part of the "Christian Business Connection."
Will there be a governing oversight authority?
Yes. An executive committee and advisory board of directors are in place and are charged to provide guidance to the Chamber organization. Standing committees have been appointed and all chamber members in good standing are welcome to apply for committee appointments.
What services are offered to Chamber members?
The Chamber offers educational seminars and workshops annually to its members covering such areas of interest as payroll systems and taxes, employment law, workplace issues and numerous other concerns and challenges small businessmen and women are faced with in the work place. There are registration fees associated with these educational opportunities. Member discounts are offered. All are welcome to participate.
What makes us unique?
Unlike local chambers of commerce, the DFW Christian Chamber of Commerce is a non-denominational organization. It is non-political and does not adopt controversial positions concerning secular political and governmental issues. Its membership is to be comprised of Christian businessmen and women who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. We offer networking, educational programs and social interaction to men and women of faith and non-believers who are interested in being with other Christian individuals. Many, but not all of the Chamber's activities, are identical to secular chambers. The Chamber is a 501 C-6 non-profit corporation, thereby offering its members tax-deductible business opportunities to network and experience educational seminars. The Chamber is being founded on the principle that our lives are under the dominion of Jesus Christ. We are a Christian business ministry. All are welcome to participate at different levels, and believers are welcomed into membership.
Member information and fees
Membership in the DFW Christian Chamber of Commerce is calculated on the number of full time employees in your organization, and can be purchased for one or two year terms (multiple year purchases come with a discount). Rates are calculated on the number of full time employees. One to three employees $200. This level of membership also includes churches, non-profit organizations and individual memberships. – Four to seven employees $275 – over seven employees $350. Corporate memberships are available at $350 plus $100 per additional location. We are chartered to conduct business in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin County
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Has the Chamber considered engaging other Christian Businessmen and Women to help develop the program of work for the Chamber?
Yes. Now that the Chamber is poised for growth, there is an interest by management to selectivly enter into a contract relationship with two of more individuals who would like to work in membership development, sponsorship development and on special projects to help the Chamber in it's development of a Tarrant County Chapter and a North Dallas (Collin & Denton County). Such a relationship would include quarterly quotas and would be strictly on a commissionable basis. If you are interest in helping grow the Chamber, our President offers hands on training to qualified individuals. Contact us at
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