2018 July Connections

CONNECTIONS

J U LY 2 0 1 8

www.bcschamber.org

Founders Night The Chamber’s Centennial Celebration Experience 100 Years of Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce History

J U LY 1 2 S e e PA G E 6

Connections

JULY 2018

1

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

www.banktbt.com 2

Connections JULY 2018

Local bank. Local bankers.

ChamberConnections/Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved.6/18

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 Community Liaison Royce Hickman

Happy birthday to the Chamber! 100 years young and strong as ever, your B/CS Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary this year.

We trace our beginnings back to 1918 as the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce. Every year since, this group of businesses, business professionals, and others has been working hard to ensure that the Bryan/College Station market has the best possible climate for commerce. Founders Night, on July 12th, seems like the ideal time to celebrate our past 100 years while we continue to look toward the future. In the heart of historic Downtown Bryan, in the beautifully restored Ice House on Main, we will have past leaders from Bryan, College Station, Brazos County, and of course, the business community, mingling with present and future leaders of the Brazos Valley. It is a great setting for reflecting on where our Chamber and community have been and create connections that will help us achieve our goals for the future.

This past month, we were able to have some fun and say thank you to our local first responders at our 11th Annual Community Softball Classic and Profit Share. Our business community could not be as successful as we are without the safety and security that our local first responders provide. We had a record crowd come see some terrific softball between the local fire and police departments. We were able to raise funds for The 100 Club and also raise awareness about the fantastic individuals and departments we have protecting us in B/CS.

100 years down and many more to come -- your Chamber of Commerce is here for the B/CS business community every day! This year we glance back to our roots, but we are always looking forward to a bright and exciting future for all of our businesses.

Manager of Membership Carrie Archer

Glen Brewer President & CEO

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

www.bcschamber.org

Founders Night The Chamber’s Centennial Celebration July 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM The Icehouse on Main

Connections

JULY 2018

1

chamber CALENDAR

JULY 2018 07/12/2018 Founders Night

A Centennial Celebration

07/19/2018 Business After Hours

Parc at Traditions

CONTENTS 1 3

AUGUST 2018

4

08/09/2018 Business After Hours

Atkinson Toyota

5

08/28/2018 Business After Hours

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

The Hilton College Station

6

SEPTEMBER 2018

7

09/16/2018 Lobsterfest The Brazos Center

8

09/17/2018 Golf Classic

Traditions Club

09/20/2018 Business After Hours

Sterling Auto Group

presidential PERSPECTIVES new MEMBERS business AFTER HOURS volunteer FOCUS founders NIGHT legislative AFFAIRS lobsterfest & GOLF CLASSIC

10 chamber PHOTOS

12 ribbon

CUTTINGS

2

Connections JULY 2018

new MEMBERS

New Inner Circle Members 12th Kan Portable Restrooms

20 Nine 20 Offroad

Eye Care Center Tower Point

Frios Gourmet Pops - Aggieland Ag Town Property Maintenance

1713 Summerwood Loop Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 229-8795 www.12thkanrestrooms.com

1306 S Texas Ave Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 820-7100 www.20nine20.com 903 William D. Fitch Pkwy College Station, TX 77845 (979) 779-9000 www.youreyecarecenter.com

Motel / Studio 6 - Bryan

Polar Bear Pools and Patios LLC

6762 Batts Ferry Rd College Station, TX 77845 (979) 571-9088 www.polarbearpoolsandpatios.com

Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center

3606 E 29th St. Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 446-6067 www.friospops.com 6762 Batts Ferry Rd College Station, TX 77845 (979) 799-6686

TM5 Properties

1716 Briarcrest Ste. 300 Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 203-3606

Mike Evans Family Foundation

1913 E Wm J Bryan Pkwy Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 705-5296

Mo’s Irish Pub

909 Harvey Rd, Suite A College Station, TX 77840 (801) 473-4873

Staffing Texas LLC

Wyndham Garden Hotel College Station

177 Joe Routt Boulevard College Station, TX 77843 (888) 65-GIGEM (44436) www.texasamhotelcc.com

3091 University Dr East, Ste 230 College Station, TX 77802 (979) 703-1979 www.tm5properties.com

2829 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77845 (877) 999-3223 www.wyndham.com

New Members Andrews Financial Services

Balance & Wellness Clinical Massage BCS Lawn And More

Dat Dog Drifting Creatives

GMA Restoration Inc Holley’s Window Fashions Howdy Marketing www.bcschamber.org

505 University Drive E College Station, TX 77840 (936) 419-6293

100 Church St. Ste. 1200 College Station, TX 77840 (817) 733-6320

3515 Longmire, Suite 3515 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 446-2821

4091 Highway 6 South, Suite A College Station, TX 77845 (979) 690-8889

2307 Pheasant Ln College Station, TX 77845 (210) 273-7357

1601 S Texas Ave Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 822-6196 www.motel6.com

PO Box 271850 Tampa, FL 33688 (620) 680-0152

Mike’s Barber Studio

607 University Dr East College Station, TX 77840 (979) 703-7648

Reyes Communication Consulting

The Break Room

Tru Fit Athletic Clubs

White Elm Day Spa

1025 University Dr , Suite 101 College Station, TX 77840 (469) 617-1512

2124 Dumfries Drive Bryan, TX 77807 (901) 412-9002

712 E. Villa Maria #106 Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 268-5511 1400-A Creek Circle Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 822-7325

2412 Texas Ave South College Station, TX 77840 (979) 599-9080

Connections

214 Elm Ave Bryan, TX 77801 (979) 575-9292

JULY 2018

3

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 (carrie@bcschamber.org).

Join us Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at: Parc at Traditions 3095 Club Dr Bryan, TX 77807 (214) 499-8215 parcattraditions.com 4

Connections JULY 2018

volunteer FOCUS

Ambassador of the Month What an honor to be named the May Ambassador of the Month with so many wonderful Ambassadors on the team of 42 of us. It is a privilege to represent the BCS Sister Cities International (SCI)) organization with the BCS Chamber.

Are you interested in representing your business as an

Ambassador?

SCI was organized to promote peace, one community and one person at a time. Our SCI works with three cities: Greifswald, Germany; Salamanca, Mexico, and Bastogne, Belgium. SCI organizes cultural exchange lasting from 6 to 12 days for high school youth and adults. Youth who go to one of the Sister Cities usually stay with youth of their own age, then are hosts the next year for the youth from that visited city when they come to BCS. Some of these exchanges result in long lasting friendships after the exchange is completed.

For program details, visit bcschamber.org or contact carrie@bcschamber.org.

Dave Ruesink BCS Sister Cities

great message save time & money

dependable

target market

proven results professional image

Let us solve the Marketing Problem for you!

Direct Mail * Mailing Lists Printing * Fulfillment our professional staff can handle it from start to finish

increase marketshare

969.779.7788 979.779.7788

427 Dellwood, Bryan help@admailtx.com www.bcschamber.org

Connections

JULY 2018

5

chamber PROGRAMS

Founders Night

The Chamber’s Centennial Celebration Founders Night is a fun, mix and mingle event with great food, beverages, casino games, music and prizes in support of the Chamber’s leadership programs. By celebrating the establishment and development of our twin cities, the event provides an opportunity to interact with our past, present, and future leaders.

This year, in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to join us in walking through the history of our service to this community.

Experience 100 Years of Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce History

July 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM

The Icehouse on Main

$50 per ticket Purchase tickets at bcschamber.org or call 979.260.5200

66

Connections ConnectionsJULY JULY2018 2018

legislative AFFAIRS

2018 D.C. Delegation Trip is spent during this legislative trip working in teams, visiting as many legislator offices as possible to review the FLAP.

2018 D.C. Delegates in front of The White House.

One of the most important functions the B/CS Chamber of Commerce performs is representing our local business community to elected leaders in our state and national capitals. Each May, a delegation of business and community leaders travels to Washington, D.C., to present our Federal Legislative Action Plan (FLAP). It addresses areas identified by Chamber members as the most important issues to the operation and future of their businesses.

Along with the entire Texas Congressional delegation, we also meet with elected officials from other states, committee chairs, federal agency representatives, U.S. Cabinet members, the House Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House. Our Congressman, the Honorable Bill Flores, with help from his wife and staff, arranges for the Bryan-College Station delegation to spend a day with federal officials discussing issues of national, state and local importance. Having this opportunity gives our business community a direct voice to express concerns, make suggestions, and gather feedback about the future of business in Texas and in the U.S. as a whole.

Our delegation also meets with representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to gather insight into business and legislative trends impacting businesses across the country. A day

www.bcschamber.org

By maintaining a regular presence in our nation’s capital and voicing a consistent probusiness legislative agenda, our delegation has become known as one that is succinct with information that federal legislators view as important and timely.

Members of the B/CS Chamber delegation pay for this trip out of their own pockets, demonstrating their commitment to good business through good government. I would like to extend a special thanks to Mike Connor of BTU for chairing the FLAP Subcommittee.

For more information about the Legislative Affairs Committee and to download the FLAP, visit www.bcschamber.org/legislativeaffairs.

Mary Lynne Stratta Co-Chair of Chamber Legislative Affairs Committee

Mary Lynne Stratta serves as City Secretary and Communications-Legislative Director for the City of Bryan.

City of Bryan Mayor Andrew Nelson, Congressman Bill Flores, and Chef Tai Lee enjoy dinner at D.C. local hot spot, Carmine’s Italian Restaurant.

Connections

JULY 2018

7

chamber PROGRAMS

A

Lobsterfest Golf Classic

Sunday, September 16, 2018 The Brazos Center

Monday, September 17, 2018 Traditions Club

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. Join your Chamber and 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, goodie 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 Jordan Prihoda by email at jordan@bcschamber.org or by phone at (979) 260-5200.

8

Connections JULY 2018

AA

chamber PROGRAMS

Economic Outlook Briefing MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018

11:30 AM-1:00 PM • THE HILTON COLLEGE STATION The Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend an Economic Outlook Briefing to hear an overview of the 86th Texas Legislature.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

TABLE

$350

A

MEMBER

$30

A

Wednesday, July 11 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Hilton College Station

NON-MEMBER

$35

To purchase tickets, call 979.260.5200 or visit www.bcschamber.org

Leadership Luncheon

July18, 2018 ● 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest

Featuring SCOTT McCLELLAND, PRESIDENT of HEB This luncheon serves to showcase the leadership programs within the Chamber of Commerce, which include both Leadership Brazos, Junior Leadership Brazos and Leadership Brazos Alumni Association. 2018 Leadership Brazos Applications will be available following the luncheon!

To purchase tickets for $30 or tables for $350, please call (979) 260-5200 or visit www.bcschamber.org.

www.bcschamber.org

Connections

JULY 2018

9

chamber PHOTOS LEFT: Members of the Chamber Washington D.C. delegation are briefed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

RIGHT: Chamber President & CEO Glen Brewer, Board Chair-Elect Vicki Reim and Board Chair Crystal Dupre share the Federal Legislative Action Plan to the House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

LEFT: Congressman Bill Flores speaks to the B/CS Chamber of Commerce delegation.

Congressman Flores and his staff scheduled a full day of meetings with high level elected officials, including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, during the trip to Washington D.C.

ABOVE: Congressman Bill Flores and his wife, Gina, join the members of the Washington D.C. delegation for dinner.

10

Connections JULY 2018

ABOVE: Chamber President & CEO Glen Brewer, City of Bryan Mayor Andrew Nelson, Congressman Kevin Brady, Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee, Board Chair Crystal Dupre, Congressman Bill Flores, City of College Station Mayor Karl Mooney, review the FLAP together.

LEFT: Chef Tai Lee poses with Senator Ted Cruz during the annual trip to D.C.

chamber PHOTOS Right: The Leadership Brazos Class of 2018 poses with their graduation plaques alongside B/CS Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Glen Brewer, Community Liaison Royce Hickman, Board Chair Crystal Dupre, and LB Coordinators Vicky Recek, Elisabeth Reyes, Jill Gallagher, and JD Wood.

BELOW: Staff from Texas A&M University stopped by to thank Chamber members for participating in the 6th Annual Staff Appreciation Week.

ABOVE: An applicant speaks with event sponsor The Reynolds & Reynolds Company at the 2018 Spring Job Fair held at The Hilton College Station. There were over 50 companies from the Brazos Valley area that participated in the search for new employees.

LEFT: B/CS Chamber of Commerce BELOW: Fire team Hot President & CEO Glen Brewer joins Stuff and police team Bryan Chief of Police Eric Buske Cold Steel battle it Officer Melinda Fox, Officer Jim out on the field for this Berndt, and Bryan Fire Chief Randy year’s bragging rights of McGregor at the Freddy’s Profit winning the Community Share benefiting The 100 Club.

Softball Classic.

LEFT: Fire team Hot Stuff gathers with police team Cold Steel to celebrate another great Community Softball Classic.

Congratulations to team Cold Steel on their win! Check out the 2018 Softball album on Facebook for more pictures from the day! www.bcschamber.org

Connections

JULY 2018

11

ribbon CUTTINGS

Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings The Boardwalk Med Spa 4340 Carter Creek Pkwy, Suite 100 Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 260-7726 www.boardwalksalon.com

20 Nine 20 Offroad 1306 S N Texas Ave Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 820-7100 www.20nine20.com

CHI St. Joseph Health Pain & Spine Associates 2801 Franciscan St Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 774-1377 www.chistjoseph.org/locations/pain-management

12

Connections JULY 2018

ribbon CUTTINGS

Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings Century 21 Beal 404 H University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 (979) 764-2100 www.century21bcs.com

Staffing Texas LLC 712 E Villa Maria Rd Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 268-5511 www.staffing-texas.com

www.bcschamber.org

Connections

JULY 2018

13

CONNECTIONS Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 3579 Bryan, TX 77805-3579

Alphagraphics Ad Goes Here!

14

Connections JULY 2018