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KARR INGHAM,

Owner of Ingham Economic Reporting and member of Texas Society of Energy Producers

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Strengthening our community, by doing our part.

At The Bank & Trust, we believe an exceptional community deserves an exceptional bank!

Our bankers are members of the community, just like you. We’re particularly proud to support the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and its dedication to supporting local businesses. Together, we are strengthening our community!

Call (979) 260-2100 or visit us online at www.banktbt.com.

ROBERT S. DAVIS, JR. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER

CAL McNEILL

JERRY E. FOX

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT SENIOR RETAIL OFFICER

VICE CHAIRMAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PAST CHAMBER CHAIRMAN 2002

PAST CHAMBER CHAIRMAN 2005

MIKE A. HOLMGREEN VICE CHAIRMAN CHIEF DEPOSIT OFFICER

PAST CHAMBER CHAIRMAN 1996

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Local bank. Local bankers.

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PAST CHAMBER CHAIRMAN 2001

Member FDIC

presidential PERSPECTIVES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Crystal Dupre Chairman Vicki Reim Chair-Elect David O’Neil Immediate Past Chairman Jason Cornelius Vice Chair of Leadership Tom Wallis Vice Chair of Finance & Physical Resources Melanie Motley Vice Chair of Business Development Mary Mike Hatcher Vice Chair of Communications Phil Shackelford Vice Chair of Community Enhancement Grant Graham Vice Chair of Membership Enhancement Brad Beard Ricardo Diaz David Doss Gabriel Garcia Susan Gipson Bobby Gutierrez Tracy Kyle James Larkin Tai Lee Sylvia McMullen Shane Phelps Jay Primavera Kori Rich Travis Rollis Claudia Smith Greg Zweiacker STAFF President/CEO Glen Brewer

It was truly a great night for everyone who attended the Chamber’s 2018 Founders Night event. With ticket sales of over 500, we had a great crowd for the Chamber’s 100th Anniversary party. I want to thank all of our event sponsors and restaurants who served the best food tastings we’ve had to date. And thanks to Kristen Distributing for our cold beverages and The Ice House on Main for hosting our 2018 Founders Night. You will see from the pictures in this issue of Connections, everyone had a wonderful time at the event (see page 6 for event sponsors).

I hope you were able to attend the Chamber’s Leadership Luncheon on July 18th. Sponsored by the Leadership Brazos Alumni Association, a record-setting crowd at the Phillips Event Center listened to HEB President Scott McClelland give a fantastic presentation that is still being talked about around B/CS. If you did miss out, you can still go to bcschamber.org and reserve a seat or table at our next luncheon –the Economic Outlook Briefing on August 29th, featuring Texas Economist Karr Ingham.

Your Chamber of Commerce works all year to “enhance the economic well-being of the businesses in the communities we serve.” Our primary fundraiser for all of our operations, including networking events, education, legislative advocacy, and many other areas, is the Chamber’s annual Lobsterfest & Golf Classic sponsored by The Bank & Trust on September 16th and 17th. We are currently signing sponsors for both Sunday night’s Lobsterfest at the Brazos Center and Monday’s Golf Classic at Traditions Club. We are also taking items for our silent auction. The event is held for the 1500+ members of the B/CS Chamber of Commerce. This is your Lobsterfest & Golf Classic and this is your opportunity to show your fellow B/CS businesses what you have to offer.

Glen Brewer President & CEO

Community Liaison Royce Hickman Manager of Membership Carrie Archer Manager of Finance Tom Tilton Acting Manager of Business Programs Jordan Prihoda Membership Investment Representative Brian Miller Communications Coordinator Kaley Crump Special Projects Coordinator Allison Batte Executive Assistant Haley Galloway Receptionist Linda Espiriqueta Chamber Connections is a publication of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and a public service to Chamber members.

Editorial inquiries should be addressed to Kaley Crump by email at kaley@bcschamber.org.

Advertising inquiries should be addressed to Brian Miller by email at brian@bcschamber.org.

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chamber CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 08/09/2018 Business After Hours

Atkinson Toyota

08/28/2018 Business After Hours

The Hilton College Station 08/29/2018 Economic Outlook Briefing Luncheon

The Hilton College Station

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09/16/2018 Lobsterfest The Brazos Center

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09/17/2018 Golf Classic

Traditions Club

09/20/2018 Business After Hours

Sterling Auto Group

OCTOBER 2018

10/17/2018 Youth to Career Fair

Brazos County Expo Center 10/18/2018 Business After Hours

Chrome: A Salon Experience

10/29/2018 New Member Orientation

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presidential PERSPECTIVES new MEMBERS business AFTER HOURS volunteer FOCUS economic outlook BRIEFING LUNCHEON a brief history OF THE CHAMBER lobsterfest & GOLF CLASSIC

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new MEMBERS

New Inner Circle Members B/CS RV Parks

Presidio Apartment Homes

549 Marino Road Bryan, TX 77808 (979) 219-3124 www.bcsrvparks.com

3150 Finfeather Road Bryan, TX 77801 (979) 779-2700 www.presidioapartmenthomes.com

Poppy Restaurant

180 Century Court College Station, TX 77840 (979) 485-5656 www.poppufarmtofire.com

MLN Service

7015 Coyote Run Bryan, TX 77808 (979) 589-4011 www.mlncompany.com

New Members La Quinta Inn

607 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 (979) 696-7777

Code Ninjas College Station

4444 Highway 6, Suite 700 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 690-8828

Main St. Market

7216 Main Street Iola, TX 77861 (936) 727-0615

Kona Ice of Bryan Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley

Maven Landscape Service

The Blood Center of Brazos Valley Self Made Homes, LLC

College Station, TX 77845 (979) 704-5109

Titan Security

Hail Advisor

Buenger Law, PLLC

710 Honeysuckle College Station, TX 77845 (979) 412-2381

10500 State Highway 30, Suite 800 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 231-0333 750 William D Fitch Parkway, Suite 210 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 353-1201

Museum of the American G.I.

19124 Highway 6 South College Station, TX 77845 (979) 690-0501

424 Northpoint Crossing, Suite 1500 Smallcakes College Station, TX 77840 Cupcakery & Creamery

4099 Highway 6 South College Station, TX 77845 (833) 434-8263

FIBERTOWN Data Centers & Disaster Recovery Offices

2508 Kimbolton Drive College Station, TX 77845 (979) 803-0333

Deitz Consulting, LLC

2508 Kimbolton Drive College Station, TX 77845 (979) 803-0333

Deitz Consulting, LLC

1701 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77845 (979) 764-5600

4568 Gloria Allen Drive, Suite 100 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 307-5566

Self Made Homes, LLC www.bcschamber.org

315 Tauber Street College Station, TX 77840 (979) 224-3660

2224 Centerhill Road Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 492-8862

College Station Fit Body Boot Camp

MM Texas

5969 Jones Road Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 676-3002

Half-Pint’s Liquor 1780 Greens Prairie Road W, Suite 200

Funny Rocket Scientist,Inc.

Senior Helpers

(979) 260-0260

110 North Main Street Bryan, TX 77803 (888) 501-4368 Bryan, TX 77807 (818) 371-0091

206 Mills Court Bryan, TX 77808 (979) 574-4198

401 East 29th Street, Suite 190 Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 412-9554

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business after HOURS

BUSINESS

Business After Hours is the perfect opportunity to network with hundreds of Chamber Members, while allowing event sponsors to showcase their businesses! For more information about Business After Hours, please contact Carrie Archer at carrie@bcschamber.org.

Thursday August 9, 2018 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Atkinson Toyota 728 N Earl Rudder Fwy Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 776-0404 atkinsontoyotabryan.com

Tuesday August 28, 2018 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Hilton College Station 801 University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 (979) 693-7500 collegestation.hilton.com

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volunteer FOCUS

Ambassador of the Month I am honored to be named Ambassador of the Month. Being a part of this wonderful group has allowed me opportunities to welcome and build relationships with other businesses in Bryan/ College Station. It’s always the highlight of my day to serve as an Ambassador with such a wonderful group of individuals that are dedicated to the betterment of our community.

Advertise In Connections!

See your business featured in the chamber’s monthly magazine...

Place your ad in Connections TODAY! For details, call (979) 260-5200 or contact brian@bcschamber.org.

I am proud and blessed to work at Elms Orthodontics as office manager for the 27 years that Dr. Elms has been in BCS. We love creating new smiles for our patients and enjoy the work we do each day.

Elms Orthodontics believes in giving back to our community. We also understand the importance of having a strong chamber community to give support to our local businesses. I look forward to meeting and talking to you at chamber events and sharing with others about your business.

Brenda Ponzio

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chamber PROGRAMS

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

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HILTON COLLEGE STATION TICKETS $30 • TABLES $350 979.260.5200 WWW.BCSCHAMBER.ORG

THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 FOUNDERS NIGHT SPONSORS! PRESENTING SPONSORS:

TABLE SPONSORS: HEB • 1st Alliance Mortgage • Blinn College • The Bank & Trust • Walker Partners Texas A&M University System • Sterling Auto Group HOSPITALITY SPONSORS: Taco Crave • The Hilton College Station • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Newk’s • D’vine Cuisine • Chef Tai Restaurants • Independence Coffee • Mo’s Irish Pub • Smallcakes Cupcakery • Taco Cabana • Cake Junkie Shipwreck • Amico Nave • Kreuz Market • Lampstand Nursing & Rehab GAME TABLE SPONSORS: Cashion Dental • Law Office of Shane Phelps • College Station Medical Center • Trevino-Smith Funeral Home Office of Congressman Bill Flores • Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors MEDIA SPONSORS: Bryan Broadcasting • KTEX 106.1 • The Eagle • Brazos Valley Communications • Lamar Advertising CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS Details Party Rental • Copy Corner • TNT Security Solutions • Downtown Event Services • Ashley & Co. Carnegie Library • Icehouse on Main • Kristen Distributing Company

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chamber PROGRAMS

B/CS Chamber of Commerce History: A Story of Community Since its founding, the Bryan-College Station area has revolved around commerce, industry, and trade. The area’s economy relied heavily on agriculture, cotton being the county’s most lucrative crop. Two major railway lines passed through Downtown Bryan, and soon the area became a bustling regional business hub.

Eventually, several of the city’s businessmen recognized the need for a business-focused organization, and in 1900, they formed the Bryan Business League. The organization held many titles over the years (Bryan & Brazos Commercial Association, Civic League, Merchant’s Association), but their primary objective remained constant—to promote business and work to improve the quality of life for its citizens. In 1918, the Bryan Commercial Club officially changed its name to the Bryan and Brazos Chamber of Commerce.

From the beginning, the Chamber has been a trailblazing organization, and has worked tirelessly to ensure excellence for the community. In 1924, the Chamber was recognized as “Best in the State”, and in 1926, Mrs. Lee J. Roundtree was elected as president of the Chamber, making her the first female Chamber president in the country. While the rest of the country was reeling from the effects of the Great Depression, the Bryan-College Station area continued to flourish, thanks in part to the strength of its Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. entry into World War II significantly impacted the business world as many young men were drafted into the war, but the Chamber created a Post War Planning Committee to develop practical plans to absorb the Service Men back into civil society. The City of College Station was officially incorporated into the Chamber in 1946, allowing the two cities to work together for the betterment of the community. In addition to growing the area’s economy, the Chamber prioritized the well-being of its residents by advocating for public health programs in the 1930s, organizing a “Community Chest” in the 1940s, and advocating for the establishment of the Salvation Army in the 1950s. The Chamber played a huge role in supporting the construction of shopping centers, larger office buildings, and industrial parks, which brought several new industries and hundreds of jobs to the area.

Chamber members have included doctors, pharmacists, mayors, judges, bankers, business owners, and community leaders from all industries. You may recognize the names of our Chamber’s past presidents and members because they can be seen all over this town: Varisco, Culpepper, Bryan, Koldus, just to name a few. They have buildings, streets, businesses, and schools named in their honor. They worked tirelessly to build our community from the ground up, and they recognized that a strong Chamber of Commerce— and their involvement in it—was crucial. Today, our Chamber hosts dozens of programs, including our Lobsterfest & Golf Classic, Crawfish Boil, Annual Banquet, Founders Night, and Business After Hours.

We act as a liaison between Chamber members and legislative officials to advocate for business-friendly policies. Our leadership programs encourage professional development and emphasize the value of community involvement. The Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce has changed drastically over the past 100 years, but its mission has remained unchanged—“To enhance the economic well-being of the businesses in the community it serves.”

www.bcschamber.org

Allison Batte Special Projects Coordinator B/CS Chamber of Commerce

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Lobsterfest & Golf Classic Dust off your golf clubs and bust out your lobster bibs, because it’s time for the Chamber of Commerce’s largest annual fundraiser, Lobsterfest & Golf Classic, sponsored by The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station! As a non-profit organization, the Chamber relies heavily on this two-day event to fund our many educational, leadership and community programs.

Lobsterfest will be held on Sunday, September 16 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. at The Brazos Center. Enjoy fresh Maine lobster, steaks from Outback Steakhouse plus all the trimmings! This event also features a live and silent auction.

Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 17 at Traditions Club where teams of four will tee off at 9:00 a.m. Participating Golf Classic teams will receive polo shirts from C.C. Creations, goody bags, plus four tickets to Lobsterfest. Breakfast, including a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, and lunch will be provided. A limited number of golf teams are available.

Sponsorships are available for this event. For more information please visit www.bcschamber.org or contact Carrie Archer by email at carrie@bcschamber.org or by phone at (979) 260-5200.

Lobsterfest

Sunday, September 16, 2018 The Brazos Center

Golf Classic

Monday, September 17, 2018 The Traditions Club Reserve your tickets today!

Visit www.bcschamber.org or call (979) 260-5200.

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chamber PROGRAMS

2018 INSIDE B/CS a briefing by community leaders

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Bryan Rotary 10 Business Performance Awards Sunspace Texas Company, LLC JackRabbit Manufacturing, LLC

Thank you to our sponsors!

FrogSlayer, LLC

Title Sponsor:

Element Retirement & Investment Consultations

Program Sponsor:

Hospitality Sponsor:

Zapalac Enterprises, Inc. TM5 Properties Village Foods Pharmacy BVP Management, Inc.

Contributing Sponsors:

Computers, Electronics, Office Etc. Keystone Millwork, Inc. Additional congratulations to Smith Dairy Queen, winner of the Anco Insurance Award for Lifetime Business Achievement.

The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce is honored to be a supporter of this local awards program organized by the Bryan Rotary Club.

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...and thank you to all of our wonderful speakers!

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chamber PHOTOS BELOW: The Ice House on Main was the perfect venue to celebrate the 2018 Founders Night: The Chamber’s Centennial Celebration.

ABOVE: The B/CS Chamber of Commerce displayed artifacts and a time line of the Chamber’s history at the 2018 Founders Night to celebrate our 100th Anniversary. Items displayed were from as far back as the 1920s.

BELOW: 2018 Founders Night guests enjoy a night of casino gaming, including Roulette, Texas Hold’em, and Black Jack.

ABOVE: Past, present, and future board chairs pose for a photo at Founders Night. (From left to right: Royce Hickman, Cal McNeill, Vicki Reim, Ben Downs, Rich White, Crystal Dupre, Manuel Gonzales, Marty Cangelose, and Glen Brewer.) We appreciate all of their service to the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and our community.

LEFT: Current ambassadors are excited to celebrate the 2018 Founders Night together. (From left to right: Scott Rolfsmeyer, Mike Green, Mike Connor, Jared Salvato, J. Paul Teel, Judy LeUnes, Ben Caldwell, Dave Ruesink, Missee Mora, Hans Hammond, Justin Lopez, Gene Perez, Rachel Carrabba, Cameron Comire, Agustin Trevino, Brenda Ponzio, Heath Groves, Daniela Hardin, Taylor Birkner, Kathy Savell, Ginny Ford, Joe Foster, Katerina Hall, and Zach Etheridge.)

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chamber PHOTOS RIGHT: 2018 LBAA Council has a little fun with President of HEB Scott McClelland after the 2018 Leadership Luncheon, held at The Phillips Event, sponsored by LBAA. (From left to right: Hayden Paul, Carrie Archer, Katerina Hall, Hans Hammond, Jason Cornelius, and Tracy Paine.)

LEFT: Bryan/College Station HEB Store Managers, Tony Atkins (Holleman), Ann Gilmore (North Bryan), Mike Newkham (Towerpoint), and Rich White (Villa Maria), and President of HEB Scott McClelland pose with Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Glen Brewer at the 2018 Leadership Luncheon.

LEFT: Zach Etheridge, with title sponsor HBi Office Solutions, introduces the Education Panel at the 2018 Inside B/CS: A Briefing

by Community Leaders held at George Bush Library & Museum.

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ribbon CUTTINGS

Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings Perry Place 401 North Main Street Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 575-5637-9000 www.perrypropertiesinc.com/perryplace

Eye Care Center 903 William D. Fitch Pkwy College Station, TX 77845 (979) 779-9000 www.youreyecarecenter.com

HoM Realty 1716 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 860 Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 232-2017 www.experiencehom.com

Christopher’s World Grille 5001 Boonville Road Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 776-2181 www.christophersworldgrille.com

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Celebrating Five Years and Still Growing Since opening our doors on August 19, 2013, we have become an integral part of the community.

With 1,080 employees and 412 physicians on the medical staff, we’ve served nearly 25,000 patients, supported over 100,000 emergency room visits and delivered more than 5,400 babies.*

Our additions: • a comprehensive cancer center and congestive heart failure clinic

• two operating rooms • 24 additional hospital beds • a second Convenient Care Clinic • seven primary care clinics

Our achievements: • • • • • •

Advanced Primary Stroke Center Designation Chest Pain Center Accreditation Pathway of Excellence™ Designation Level III Trauma Designation Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) designation equipped with NICU video monitors Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience by Press Ganey

At Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station, our roots are deep.

Our commitment is strong.

BSWHealth.com/CollegeStation

700 Scott and White Drive | College Station, TX 77845 Follow us on Twitter @ BSWHealth_BCS *Based on totals from August 2013 through March 2018. Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers Connections AUGUST 2018 www.bcschamber.org and do not provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers, or Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2018 Baylor Scott & White Health. BSWCOLLEGE_158_2018 SOM

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