Over 95 members joined us for the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting on February 27. The Mesquite Chamber showcased its success from 2024. The top highlights were:

- 59 new members in 2024

- 46% Year-over-Year growth in revenue growth

- 33,000 website views in 2023

- New Logo and branding guidelines for the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce

- Sold out Golf Tournament, and growth in all event attendance

- 713 individuals attended events in 2023

We also celebrated our members with the Annual Awards. Four of the awards were determined by the attendees in a People's Choice live vote:

- Most Involved Member: Janet Launza with LegalShield

Mike Garvey (Whataburger), Alexander Helgar (Mesquite Chamber of Commerce), Janet Launza (LegalShield), Vince Falsarella (Dallas Regional Medical Center), Debra Meers (Talia)

- Ambassador of the Year: Carley Newlin with Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors - Hudler Home Team

Mike Garvey (Whataburger), Alexander Helgar (Mesquite Chamber of Commerce), Carley Newlin (Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors - Hudler Home Team), Vince Falsarella (Dallas Regional Medical Center), Debra Meers (Talia)

- Best Social Media Page (People's Choice): Christian Care Communities won the award ahead of Fairway Mortgage - Team Aleman Salazar, Espadas Brazilian Steakhouse Restaurant, and Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy

Mike Garvey (Whataburger), Alexander Helgar (Mesquite Chamber of Commerce), Bri Copeland & Byron Nelson (Christian Care Communities), Vince Falsarella (Dallas Regional Medical Center), Debra Meers (Talia)

- Rising Star of 2024 (People's Choice), awarded to a brand new member that has shown leadership and values the mission & vision of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce: OvenHead Pizza won the award ahead of Canadian Solar, Caregiver Consulting of Dallas, and Beckham Laundry World.

Mike Garvey (Whataburger), Alexander Helgar (Mesquite Chamber of Commerce), Romeo Ahmad (OvenHead Pizza), Vince Falsarella (Dallas Regional Medical Center), Debra Meers (Talia)

- Collaboration of the Year (People's Choice), awarded to a member that has entered into a partnership with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce: Dallas College Eastfield Campus won the award for their partnership on hosting the monthly luncheons ahead of Read Play Talk, City of Mesquite Economic Development, and Solterra Texas.

Mike Garvey (Whataburger), Alexander Helgar (Mesquite Chamber of Commerce), Dr. Eddie Tealer & Sharon Cook (Dallas College Eastfield Campus), Vince Falsarella (Dallas Regional Medical Center), Debra Meers (Talia)

- Community Supporter of the Year (People's Choice), awarded to company that is unwavering in their support of the community, beyond the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce: Whataburger of Mesquite won the award ahead of Dallas Regional Medical Center, Oncor, and ASI Gymnastics.

Alexander Helgar (Mesquite Chamber of Commerce), Tia Love, Mike Garvey & Patti McKenzie (Whataburger), Vince Falsarella (Dallas Regional Medical Center), Debra Meers (Talia)

Our chair, Vince Falsarella, celebrated the retiring 2024 Board members:

- Kyle Berry (American National Bank of Texas)

- Lakeitha “Elle” Bradley (Big Hit Creative Group)

- Teresa Jackson (Sharing Life)

- Dr. Eddie Tealer (Dallas College Eastfield Campus)

The incoming 2025 Board of Directors members were also celebrated:

- Sharon Cook (Dallas College Eastfield Campus)

- Brian Hawkins (HHM Health)

- Randy Lewallyn (Mesquite ISD Education Foundation)

- Dustin Palmer (Mesquite BBQ)

- Raymond Rivas (City of Mesquite)

Chair Vince Falsarella delivered his speech to the membership at the Annual Meeting with his four tools for aggressive growth of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce in 2025:

1. New Sectors. The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking to involve businesses that don't traditionally attend Chamber events. We are introducing events such as a Clay Shoot and Young Professionals to expand our reach to businesses in new sectors and industries.

2. Education. The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Small Business Workshops to continue educating the business owners of our community. This will help strengthen our local businesses. We are also bringing more education to the senior population in partnership with our Mesquite Senior Advocate Alliance.

3. Raising the Bar. This year we are going to ensure that each and every single event is being perfected! We are committed to creating the best events possible for our attendees and sponsors. The small details matter, and we are working towards ensuring each event is beneficial to our members.

4. Updating the Guiding Principals. The Board of Directors worked on creating a new Mission and Vision for the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. This was important work to guide our organization into the future, and for our members to feel a stronger sense of belonging and understanding the important work of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce.

This event was sponsored by The Nehemiah Group and their masterplan community Talia, and the awards were sponsored by Whataburger of Mesquite.