Business
BY GABBY BAILEY
Learn about bene ts, o erings from Metroport Chamber The Metroport Chamber has been working with local businesses since its inception in 1988, help- ing bolster the economic impact in the northwest quadrant of Dallas-Fort Worth. The group helps businesses in North Texas grow through networking, promotion, education sessions and by working with state leaders and representatives. Sally Aldridge, the president and CEO of the Metroport Chamber, said businesses from all over the Metroplex are a part of the group. It has more than 500 members, and the chamber saw a new member growth rate of 25% in 2023. The Metroport Chamber speci cally works with the communities of Argyle, Justin, North- lake, Roanoke, Trophy Club and Westlake, but
also fosters relationships with businesses in 51 cities, including Flower Mound, Southlake, Grapevine and Fort Worth, according to the organization. There are ve tiers of memberships for local organizations, which o er di erent levels of bene ts, depending on what a business needs. Aldridge spoke with Community Impact on the bene ts that members can glean across the 2025 membership levels, including networking access to the chamber’s on-site meeting rooms and o ce spaces, and how the organization is dedicated to helping startup businesses. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What services does the Metroport Chamber provide? The Metroport Chamber brings together a wide spectrum of businesses, from Fortune 500 com- panies to medium-sized businesses to startups and small proprietorships. No other organization in our region provides such a concentrated forum to network face-to-face with local business
professionals and leaders from the communities we represent and beyond. How can members work with the Metroport Chamber to conduct business? The Metroport Chamber o ers a wide range of networking and promotional opportunities through tier-based membership and sponsorship. The chamber o ers a ordable business training and connects with local, county and state leaders to advocate for the business community. There are several on-site suites and o ce spaces available at the chamber—how can members book/rent those spaces? The Metroport Chamber o ers many amenities to members at our building at 381 West Byron Nelson Blvd. in Roanoke—small, medium and large conference room space for a minimal charge along with fully furnished leasable o ces. A bene t for being a chamber member is the use of Metroport Commons and professional work- space that includes Wi-Fi access, as well as co ee and tea.
The Metroport Chamber o ers several meetings spaces, including a large conference room, for members.
starts by holding meetings at our professional building, advances to leasing an o ce and even- tually moves to a larger footprint in our region to continue conducting business. For more information about the Metroport Chamber and business amenities, call 817-837-1000 or email metroportinfo@metroportchamber.org.
How does using these spaces help support local businesses/the local economy? As a 501(c)(6) nonpro t organization, our services are geared speci cally for the business community. We are the only chamber in the area o ering an added bene t of o ce and meeting space to our members. Our hope is that an entrepreneur or member
The Metroport Chamber has an open-space kitchen where members can connect over co ee or tea.
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