Put your business on the map

Every other year, we partner with Community Matters, Inc. in the development, printing and distribution of the Grapevine Detailed Street Map. Up to 30,000 high quality copies are distributed, as well as an interactive digital map available on our website.

TOOLKIT

The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is not a PAC (Political Action Committee), but the organization uses its relationship with local, regional, state and national elected officials to inform the business investors on issues that impact their operations and bottom line daily.

Working with other area leaders and organizations, the goal for the staff and Board of the Grapevine Chamber is to provide relevant updates and notifications on current legislation or actions of our elected officials so that our businesses can let their voices be heard as a part of the process, rather than mere observers.

 
Visit the Chamber’s Legislative Action Center for more information on propositions and bills the Grapevine Chamber supports or would like to make the community aware of.

The Grapevine Chamber will continue to provide alerts and notifications on legislative issues from other organizations such as the Texas Association of Business.  While their positions may not be that of all of our local businesses, the alert allows each business to form their own opinion and to express those opinions to our State leaders.

We encourage all businesses to stay informed and involved in the process of government by visiting our Legislative Action Center or contacting your Government Representatives.

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Certificate of Origin

Area companies come to the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce to verify Certificates of Origin. These companies are shipping products overseas and need this verification, which can only be obtained from a Chamber of Commerce.

The United States has numerous trade agreements with many foreign countries, and under the terms of many of these agreements, American products receive lower tariff rates. The foreign customs office verifies product qualifications for these preferential duty rates by accompanying Certificates of Origin.  Also, some countries have banned certain products from countries that have been caught dumping.  The Certificate of Origin helps prove that the product is allowed into that particular country.

essCert Online Certificate of Origin

LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER

The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is not a PAC (Political Action Committee), but the organization uses its relationship with local, regional, state and national elected officials to inform the business investors on issues that impact their operations and bottom line daily.

Working with other area leaders and organizations, the goal for the staff
and Board of the Grapevine Chamber is to provide relevant updates and
notifications on current legislation or actions of our elected officials so that our businesses can let their voices be heard as a part of the process, rather than mere observers.

Below are resources to help you follow all the action at the State Capitol this session.

Texas Legislature Online

88th Legislature Second
Called Session

Texas Senate Online

News, Information and Events of the 88th Legislative Session

E-mail notification

Bill Flowchart

Texas Legislative Information
and Resources

Government Representatives

Texas Governor

Greg Abbott

P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711

State Capital Bldg.
1100 Congress, Room 2S.1
Austin, TX 78701

(512) 463-2000
(800) 843-5789

Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 3

Gary Fickes

645 Grapevine Hwy
Ste. 6
Hurst, TX 76054

(817) 581-3600

U.S. Senator

John Cornyn

Providence Tower
5001 Spring Valley Rd.
Ste. 1125E
Dallas, TX 75244

(972) 239-1310

U.S. Senator

Ted Cruz

3626 N. Hall St.
Ste. 410
Dallas, TX 75219

(214) 599-8749

Texas State Senate

Tan Parker

800 Parker Square Rd.
Flower Mound, TX 75028
District 12

(972) 724-8477

Texas State Representative

Giovanni Capriglione

1100 Bear Creek Pkwy
Keller, TX 76248
District 98

(817) 601-5446

History of Grapevine

Grapevine is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, originating under the Lone Star flag in 1844, a year before Texas became a part of the United States.

In October, 1844, General Sam Houston and fellow Republic of Texas Commissioners camped at Tah-Wah-Karro Creek, also known as Grape Vine Springs, to meet with leaders of ten Indian nations. This historic meeting culminated in the signing of a treaty of “peace, friendship and commerce,” which opened the area for settlement by homesteaders and pioneers. The settlement was named Grapevine because of its location on the Grape Vine Prairie near Grape Vine Springs, both of which were named for the tart, wild Mustang grapes that blanketed the area.

“Millions of stories are gone forever, but it is not too late to capture what remains…” Mayor William D. Tate, February 11, 2002

Following the signing of the treaty, settlement began in the area that would become the city of Grapevine. Growth during the 19th century was modest but steady. By 1890, the town had about 800 residents, along with amenities more common in larger cities such as a newspaper, a public school, several cotton gins, a post office and a railroad depot. Steady growth continued early in the 20th century and, on January 12, 1914, after the area had been known by several other names, the post office changed the town name to the one-word title Grapevine.

Today, the City of Grapevine remains deeply committed to the preservation and faithful stewardship of its historic resources. The city even established a non-profit organization devoted to historic preservation advocacy called the Grapevine Heritage Foundation. This membership organization provides historic preservation advocacy, education and outreach to thousands of school children and visitors who explore the city each year.

The spirit of Grapevine is alive and well thanks to the volunteer efforts of our community including the Grapevine Heritage Foundation and other local organizations. Two annual major downtown festivals — Main Street Days and GrapeFest provide funding for revitalization and new projects which preserve and celebrate the rich history of Grapevine for generations to come.