Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce

Looking to grow your network with other young professionals in East Dallas?

Join the Greater East Dallas Chamber Young Professionals for a fun and casual Happy Hour at in their new event space!
🗓️Thursday, May 28 from 5:30–7:30 PM.

Expect great conversations, new business connections, free appetizers, happy hour drink specials, and a room full of driven professionals from across East Dallas industries and backgrounds.

Whether you are building your career, growing your business, or just looking to meet more people in the community, this is a great opportunity to connect.

Open to professionals under 40.
Register through the Chamber calendar at link in bio.

We can’t wait to see the next generation of East Dallas leaders together.
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🍻 It’s Happy Hour time, East Dallas 🍻

🍹 Join us today at 5:30pm for the Greater East Dallas Chamber Happy Hour.

Connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

No program. No pressure. Just great conversations, real connections, and a strong local network.

Show up. Grab a drink. Make connections that can help grow your business.
See you there. 🙌🏼

What an incredible evening celebrating the educators who make East Dallas stronger every single day! 🍎✨

On May 13, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted our 2026 Teacher of the Year Awards at Waters Edge Winery Kalispell and Bistro Event Center, bringing together educators, community leaders, business partners, and supporters from across East Dallas to honor the teachers shaping the next generation.

We were honored to hear inspiring remarks from Dallas ISD Trustee Dan Micciche and Dallas City Council Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Moreno, who both highlighted the importance of supporting and celebrating our educators.

Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year recipients:
⭐ Addison Shierry — Lakehill Preparatory School
⭐ CSM Leon Johnson — Emmett J. Conrad High School
⭐ Tammy Gore — Dallas Academy
⭐ Stephan Davis — J.L. Long Middle School
⭐ Astrid Fuentes — Cosmos Montessori School
⭐ Maggie Dansdill — Merriman Park Elementary School

Each recipient received a $500 cash award in recognition of their dedication, leadership, innovation, and impact on students throughout our community.

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners who helped make this celebration possible, including the White Rock YMCA, Brain Balance Centers, MGG Leadership, Cosmic Minds Fund Inc., Hillside Insurance Services, FASTSIGNS, April Barnes Photography, Greet Lakewood, Stroll M Streets, and Greet Lake Highlands.

We’re especially excited to continue celebrating our nominated educators throughout the year through our partnership with the Greet and Stroll neighborhood publications.

This event was a beautiful reminder that when businesses, schools, and community leaders come together, East Dallas thrives. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the educators making a lasting difference in the lives of students every day. 💙

A great night, a great crowd, and a great kickoff for the East Dallas Chamber Classic!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the official launch of the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s October golf tournament at Topgolf Dallas. The evening brought together Chamber members, community leaders, sponsors, and supporters to celebrate the start of what will be one of our biggest fundraising initiatives of the year.

A special thank you to Brian Bessner and the Chisholm Trail Financial Group team for hosting us at Energy Square Pavilion and helping us kick things off in such a fun and memorable way.

We are also excited to recognize our current tournament sponsors, including HomeBank Texas and Visit East Dallas. Your early support helps build momentum for an event that will directly support the Chamber’s mission to connect, support, and grow the businesses and neighborhoods that make East Dallas thrive.

The East Dallas Chamber Classic is off to a strong start, and now is the perfect time to get involved.

Register a team, become a sponsor, or learn more here:
https://www.eastdallaschamber.com/chamber-classic/

Stay tuned for more sponsor announcements, team registration updates, and ways to help us drive this event forward.

Rise & Shine: Fresh Brews, Fresh Leads

Consistency pays off and our Rise & Shine Networking Coffee proves it every month. Show up, connect, and you just might walk away with your next lead (or job!). When you make networking a habit, the opportunities follow.

📅 Tuesday, May 12
🕗 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
📍 Black Sheep Coffee Black Sheep Coffee

Join fellow East Dallas business owners and professionals for free coffee, meaningful conversations, and real connections that turn into real business.

Bring your business cards, your 30-second pitch, and start your morning with Fresh Brews, Fresh Leads. See you there!

We love seeing our Chamber members recognized for the incredible work they’re doing in our community! Congratulations to the team at Pan asian kitchen & noodle on this fantastic feature in the Dallas Observer. 👏🥢

The article highlights the exciting collaboration between longtime Dallas culinary icon Howard Wang and his son, Jarren Wang, whose experience in acclaimed kitchens from New York City to Austin is bringing a fresh new energy to Lake Highlands dining.

From traditional favorites to adventurous dishes like their standout Dan Dan noodles, Pan Asian Kitchen & Noodles is blending family legacy with innovative flavors — and East Dallas is lucky to have them right here in our community.

We’re proud to have Pan Asian Kitchen & Noodles as part of the Greater East Dallas Chamber family and can’t wait to see what’s next for this dynamic team!

Read the full article here:

Why Howard Wang’s Lake Highlands Spot Is More Than Just Your Neighborhood Kitchen Howard Wang’s son, Jarren, spent years in renowned Asian kitchens in New York City and Austin. Now, he’s back in Dallas, fusing new-school techniques with his father's legacy.

Wednesday, Join the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce for the annual Teacher of the Year awards recognizing educators K-12 who are providing outstanding education in East Dallas.

Wednesday, May 13th
5:30 - 7:30
Water’s Edge Event Space

Thank you to our sponsors:



Leadership Parenting
Hillside Insurance




Register to attend at Link In Bio

Thursday, May 14th
🍸🏌️Join us, Brian Bessner and the Chisholm Trail Financial Group team for a high-energy happy hour to unveil the Chamber’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

We are thrilled to officially launch our October Golf Tournament at TopGolf Dallas. This tournament is our premier initiative to help raise the needed funding for 2027, and this Happy Hour is your first chance to get the “inside track” on sponsorship opportunities, team registrations, and how your support will power the Chamber’s mission throughout the coming year.

We are celebrating in style on the 2nd-floor terrace deck for an evening of food, drinks, and strategic networking. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or just in it for the social, come help us kick off our most impactful season yet!

Event Details
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Energy Square, Bldg. One | 4925 Greenville Avenue, 2nd Floor Terrace, Dallas, TX 75206

Inclement Weather: In case of rain, the celebration will move comfortably indoors.

Parking: Please bring your parking ticket inside for validation.

RSVP Required
Please confirm your attendance with Kathryn Elliott:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-320-3040, Ext. 104

Be there for the “Big Reveal” and help us drive East Dallas forward!

East Dallas is growing! ✂️🎀

We are thrilled to invite you to the official Ribbon Cutting for Clinique De Belle Med Spa on Thursday, May 7th.

At the Chamber, we love seeing new businesses take root and become leaders in our local economy. Clinique De Belle isn't just bringing luxury medical aesthetics to Garland Road—they are joining a community of entrepreneurs dedicated to making East Dallas a premier destination to live, work, and play.

What to expect:
✅ Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 5:30 PM
✅ One-day-only "Buy Now, Use Later" deals
✅ Cocktails, snacks, and networking from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
✅ Luxury giveaways

Stop by to support this new local business and see their stunning new space.

📍 10611 Garland Road, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75218
📅 May 7th, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Register to let us know you’re coming: https://business.eastdallaschamber.com/gedcc-calendar/Details/ribbon-cutting-clinique-de-belle-med-spa-1710875

Practical AI for Business Owners: Where to Start and How to Keep Going. In this 60-minute lunch session at , Brandon Harwood, founder at quietloudlab, will walk you through how to:

• Set up Claude Cowork to solve specific business problems
• Explain why we use AI in the first place
• Share the 5 types of problems AI actually solves

You’ll leave knowing how to identify problems AI can solve in your business, and how to keep going without getting stuck.

If you have a laptop and want to build along, then please bring it with you! If not, this will be easy to replicate back home or at the office.