Our First Fundraising Launch: Handshakes to Headlines, A Story of the GP Chamber of Commerce
A Community History Booklet from the Faces of Grand Prairie Media Group, featuring clips from Grand Prairie city newspapers from 1909-1977.
I'm thrilled to introduce “Handshakes to Headlines” — the first fundraising release in the Faces of Grand Prairie Media Group Presents series.
“Handshakes to Headlines” is a downloadable digital PDF booklet (20+ pages) that explores the civic roots of Grand Prairie through the legacy of the Chamber of Commerce. Using real newspaper clippings from the Grand Prairie Daily News and Texan, this visual collection tells the story of how farmers, small business owners, and civic leaders built more than an economy — they built a hometown.
Inside you'll find:
Rare newspaper archives and editorial excerpts
Chamber highlights that shaped schools, business, and civic growth
Stories from the 1920s–70s, curated with modern commentary
A fundraiser to support future storytelling in Grand Prairie
All proceeds fund podcasts, student journalism, public events, and community media through Faces of Grand Prairie Media Group. Buy your downloadable “Handshakes to Headlines” PDF Here!