07/14/2026
Congratulations to our own Amanda May on being selected to the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce 2026 Shining Stars Under 40 Emerging Leaders Class, presented by Medical City Arlington!
Amanda joins an exceptional group of 31 young professionals recognized for their leadership, innovation, community involvement, and dedication to making a lasting impact in Grand Prairie. We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and look forward to seeing her continued contributions to our community.
Congratulations, Amanda!
✨ MEET THE INAUGURAL EMERGING LEADERS CLASS! ✨
The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce the 2026 Shining Stars Under 40 Emerging Leaders Class, presented by Medical City Arlington! 🌟
These 31 outstanding young professionals have been selected for their leadership, innovation, community involvement, and commitment to making a lasting impact in Grand Prairie. Join us as we celebrate this incredible group during the Inaugural Shining Stars Under 40 Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, July 29!
🌟 2026 Emerging Leaders Class
⭐ Alex DeLeon – Bojangles
⭐ Amanda May – Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
⭐ Armando Rodriguez – 2CL Specialties Construction, LLC
⭐ Carly Sims – MCIII Development Group
⭐ Cayden Ellis – North Texas SC
⭐ David Chappelle – City Council & Family Wealth Builders
⭐ Destiny Alberter – Grand Prairie Independent School District
⭐ Elizabeth Madden – A+ Academy Driving School
⭐ Eunice Jimenez – Grand Prairie United Charities Inc.
⭐ Guadalupe Ayala – Viviendo Sin Limites
⭐ Hannah Wong – Village Tech Schools
⭐ Hunter Hatfield – North Texas SC
⭐ Irtashia Horn – BleuReign Skin + Spa
⭐ Jannilex Flores Padilla – Republic Services
⭐ Jevanna Collier-Thomas – Children First
⭐ Jonathan Tooley – Palace Poker Grand Prairie
⭐ Juan Juarez – AAR Component Services, Grand Prairie
⭐ Juan Rubin – Airbus Helicopters
⭐ Kamaan Morgan – By Faith Not Sight
⭐ Lauren Brown – Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites – EpicCentral
⭐ Lauren Dixon – Medical City Arlington
⭐ Marc Burgess – Altruistic IT
⭐ Mikela Donyell Hyche – Silverstone Senior Solutions
⭐ Natalie Garcia – Lifeline for Families
⭐ Nick Scro – CRV Foods, LLC / CRV Group Inc.
⭐ Petra Carrillo – Soroptimist International of Grand Prairie
⭐ Sarah Massey – Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
⭐ Tillie Lee – Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Prairie
⭐ Tony Seery – Edward Jones
⭐ Victoria Del Bosque – Intire Health
⭐ William Nguyen – Asia Times Square
👏 Congratulations to each of these remarkable leaders! We can't wait to recognize your achievements and celebrate the positive impact you're making throughout our community.
♠️ A Special Thank You to Our Meet & Greet Sponsor, Palace Poker Grand Prairie! ♠️
We're incredibly grateful to Palace Poker Grand Prairie for sponsoring the Meet & Greet portion of this inaugural event. Their support helps us create an unforgettable experience as we welcome and celebrate the 2026 Emerging Leaders Class. Thank you for investing in the future of Grand Prairie and helping us honor the next generation of community leaders!
🎟️ Don't have your tickets yet? There's still time! Join us as we celebrate the inaugural Shining Stars Under 40 Emerging Leaders Class on:
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
📍 Ruthe Jackson Center
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Register today:
https://business.grandprairiechamber.org/events/details/inaugural-shining-stars-under-40-recognition-luncheon-12335?calendarMonth=2026-07-01
A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Medical City Arlington, and all of our sponsors for making this inaugural celebration possible. We look forward to celebrating with our community!
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🌟 July Member Spotlight 🌟
The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize and celebrate this month's Member Spotlight businesses and organizations!
Our members are the heart of Grand Prairie's business community. Through their dedication, innovation, and commitment to serving others, they help strengthen our local economy and make Grand Prairie an incredible place to live, work, and do business.
We are grateful for your continued partnership and support of the Chamber. Thank you for investing in our community and helping us fulfill our mission to connect, advocate, educate, and grow together.
👏 Join us in congratulating this month's featured members! Show them some love in the comments, give them a follow, and support these outstanding local businesses and organizations.
Interested in becoming part of the Grand Prairie Chamber family? We'd love to help you connect with our thriving business community!
💚 Together, we're building a stronger Grand Prairie—one business at a time.
