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chamber CALENDAR

OCTOBER 2018 10/09/2018 Supporting & Engaging Our Non-Profits

Hilton College Station

10/09/2018 Inner Circle Event

Texas A&M University Hotel & Conference Center

10/17/2018 Youth to Career Fair

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

Chrome: A Salon Experience

10/22/2018 Local Candidates Forum

George Bush Library 10/29/2018 New Member Orientation

B/CS Chamber of Commerce

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NOVEMBER 2018

11/05/2018 Annual Banquet

Hilton College Station

11/08/2018 Business After Hours

CHI St. Joseph Health 11/14/2018 Fall Job Fair

The Brazos Center

11/20/2018 Ag Breakfast

Brazos County Expo

11/29/2018 Business After Hours

George Bush Library & Museum

DECEMBER 2018

12/13/2018 Business After Hours

The Stella Hotel

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board REFLECTIONS Even the best things must come to an end. After 12 months of serving as the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce Chairman, my term is done. It has been an amazing year, one that I will treasure for many years to come.

Having served on the board of directors for a few years and actively participating in the many events sponsored by the Chamber, I only thought I had a good handle on my duties as Chair. I can assure everyone that there is a lot more going on inside and out of the Chamber offices than most everyone realizes. The B/CS Chamber staff are hard-working, dedicated people, and they are constantly looking for ways to enhance the well-being of businesses in our community.

The mission of the Chamber reads as follows: The Bryan/ College Station Chamber of Commerce exists to enhance the economic well-being of the businesses in the communities it serves. This includes regular events such as ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, Economic Outlook Conferences, legislative meetings, and so much more. This is what people see from the outside.

From my year on the inside, I have watched the chamber staff take personal interest in the well-being and success of area business owners. They work together when challenges arise and strive to make a connection with the 1,500 businesses that are members of our Chamber.

As I finish my last month as chairman, I have had people tell me things such as, “Your time is almost done” or “Thank Goodness…you made it! I bet you are happy.”

Actually, I’m really going to miss being your chairman and having the opportunity to represent the chamber in this community. Sure, it has taken quite a bit of time and effort over the past year, but the results make it all worthwhile.

The good news is the incoming chairman, Vicki Reim, is going to be an awesome Chairman for the Chamber. Vicki comes to us from Bryan Texas Utilities and has served on the executive committee for past two years. I joke that Vicki’s nomination was the easiest committee meeting we ever had at the Chamber, as she was such an obvious choice. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure to serve on a committee with Vicki knows that she is a go-getter who strives to succeed. Vicki will make sure every job is well done.

As I close out my term, I want to thank the Chamber staff for the amazing job they do day in and day out. It has truly been both an honor and a pleasure to work with each and every one of you. I look forward to working with you in any way I can in the upcoming years.

Cheers to bigger and better things to come!

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Crystal Dupre B/CS Chamber of Commerce Immediate Past Board Chair Publisher of The Eagle

Six o’clock in the evening The Hilton College Station

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Vicki Reim Chairman Phil Shackelford Chair-Elect Crystal Dupre Immediate Past Chairman Jason Cornelius Vice Chair of Leadership James Larkin Vice Chair of Finance & Physical Resources Susan Gipson Vice Chair of Business Development Mary Mike Hatcher Vice Chair of Communications Ricardo Diaz Vice Chair of Community Enhancement Tai Lee Vice Chair of Membership Enhancement Brad Beard John Bush Austin Bryan Spencer Clements John C. “Jack” Culpepper David Doss Zach Etheridge Jill Gallagher Gabriel Garcia Tracy Kyle Barbie Patterson Shane Phelps Kori Rich Travis Rollis Pat Shields Greg Zweiacker STAFF President/CEO Glen Brewer Community Liaison Royce Hickman Manager of Membership Carrie Archer

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Manager of Finance Tom Tilton 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.

new MEMBERS

New Inner Circle Members Brazos De Dios Harley Owners Group Foundation Caliber Collision

Chef Fitzgerald, Inc.

4101 Highway 6 South College Station, TX 77845 (979) 690-1669 www.bddtoyrun.com 4480 Highway 6 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 985-2831 www.calibercollision.com

3515 B Longmire Drive, Suit 299 College Station, TX 77845 (214) 226-8888 www.cheffitzgerald.com

St. Nick’s Pub

Tru by Hilton BryanCollege Station

19191 Highway 6 South, Suite A College Station, TX 77845 (832) 465-7867 www.stnicksgreen.com

1933 Austins Colony Parkway Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 704-6015 www.trubryancollegestation.trubyhilton.com

Wonderland Winery

18898 Highway 6 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 690-7212

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1721 Birmingham Drive, Suite 204 Arthritis & College Station, TX 77845 Osteoporosis Clinic (979) 696-8000 of Brazos Valley

HomeSpark Caregivers, LLC

Choate Monument Company

Keller Williams 2801 Earl Rudder Freeway South College Station, TX 77845 Realty- Jeff Rudy/ The (979) 777-4990 Shellenberger Team

Cedar Frame

511 University Drive East, Suite 206 College Station, TX 77840 (979) 922-5544

Delta Disaster Services Greater Brazos Valley

1108 North Texas Avenue Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 7757907

5400 Elmo Weddon Road College Station, TX 77845 (979) 731-1424

Dinosaur Egg 1645 Greens Prairie Road West, Suite 502 Bryan, TX 77845 Float & Massage Studio

(979) 704-3203

Justin’s Dreamz

Fusion Peru

H2B, Inc.

Hemline

www.bcschamber.org

PO Box 986 Navasota, TX 77868 (979) 650-5156

Nam Cafe

Office of Senator Charles Schwertner

511 University Drive, Suite 208 Sunspace Texas Dunkin & Associates College Station, TX 77840 (979) 922-5662

4235 Boonville Road Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 260-0320

3000 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 202 Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 776-0222

4280 Bentwood Drive College Station, TX 77845 (979) 324-8596

2501 Texas Avenue, Suite C 111 College Station, TX 77840 (979) 676-2603

The Golf Club at Texas A&M

166 Century Court, Suite 108 College Station, TX 77840 (979) 703-1498

TouchDown Productions

3001 Earl Rudder Freeway, Suite 400 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 324-5323

110 Nagle Street College Station, TX 77840 (832) 766-3060

1 Bizzel Road College Station, TX 77843 (979) 845-1723

This Little Piggy Sanctuary

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12626 Sisco Lane Bryan, TX 77808 (936) 422-9670 6405 FM 1179 Bryan, TX 77808 (530) 263-2482

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Join us Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at:

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Ambassador of the Month I am extremely honored to be named Ambassador of the Month for July and August, even though I have been in the program for 3 months. I can easily say that being an ambassador has given me the opportunity to grow in a professional and personal level, and it has allowed me to build relationships with key members of the business community. I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve the community with an amazing group of people who care about the growth of this wonderful place.

Being the Digital Marketing Specialist at The Eagle has given me the opportunity to help various businesses and business owners to navigate the digital marketing space. I love what I do and enjoy helping business find solutions that fit their needs, maximize ROI, and achieve their goals. I welcome the possibility to sit down and talk about your marketing needs to find the best way to help grow your business.

I look forward to meeting you at future chamber events and spreading the word about your business.

Daniela Hardin

Advertise With the Chamber!

See your business featured in publications sent to our 1500+ Chamber membership!

The Chamber produces several different publications throughout the year including: ● Weekly Insider Report eNewsletter ● Monthly Connections magazine ● Annual Directory

Place Your Ad TODAY! For details and options, call (979) 260-5200 or contact brian@bcschamber.org.

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chamber PROGRAMS

Thank you to our sponsors!

TITLE SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

Bucket Sponsor

Lobster Cracker Sponsor

Hole In One Sponsors

Bar & Breakfast Sponsor

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS

Awards & More, Chicken Express, Copy Corner, Farm Patch, Half Pints Liquor, Hilton College Station, Insite Printing, Outback, Pepsi, RDM Pros, Swico Auctions, Texas Commercial Waste, TNT Security Solutions, Wells Fargo, WRI Outdoors

MEDIA SPONSORS

HOLE SPONSORS

Stafford Barrett, Oliver Brothers Transmissions Specialties Photography, CubbyHole Texas, Berkshire Hathaway, Service Insurance Group

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Admail, Bryan Broadcasting, Brazos Valley Communications, iHeart Radio, KAGS,KBTX, KTEX 106.1, Lamar Advertising, Suddenlink, The Eagle

Beverage Cup Sponsor

BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS

The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station, First State Bank of Bedias, Aggieland Title Company, Tradition Oil & Lube

chamber PROGRAMS

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2018 YOUTH TO CAREER FAIR Wednesday, October 17 t 9:00 am - 2:30 pm BRAZOS COUNTY EXPO SPONSORED BY:

qSCIENCE xTECHNOLOGYuENGINEERINGwMATH rBUSINESSyPUBLIC SERVICEnARTS zHUMANITIES What is the Youth to Career Fair?

It is an educational fair put on by the B/CS Chamber of Commerce and our title sponsor Sylvan Learning Center to expose 8th grade students to future career paths.

Who is it for?

Any 8th grade student from Brazos Valley area schools (public, private, or other).

TO REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL OR SIGN UP FOR A BOOTH, CONTACT JORDAN PRIHODA AT JORDAN@BCSCHAMBER.ORG OR (979) 260-5200.

EMBRACING BUSINESS:

The Successes & Challenges of Public/Private Partnerships An Inner Circle Exclusive Event

For Inner Circle Members & Their Staff *Limit of 4 attendees per company

October 9, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center Complimentary valet parking

Bar Sponsor:

Featuring Mark Brock Director of Business Affairs Texas A&M University System Tickets are $50 each To register, email Carrie Archer at carrie@bcschamber.org.

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Presenting A Membership Luncheon with a Focus on

Supporting & Engaging

OUR NON-PROFITS October 9, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hilton College Station

JOB FAI R BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Featuring Presentations From

The Center for Non-Profits & Philanthropy at The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 THE BRAZOS CENTER 1:00 - 4:00 PM

To register, email Carrie Archer at carrie@bcschamber.org.

Purchase tickets for $30 or a table for $350

Sponsored By:

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BCSCHAMBER.ORG

20th Annual Taste of Brazos Valley

Hosted by the B/CS Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Council and featuring food grown, produced & donated locally

November 20, 2018 7:00 a.m. • Brazos County Expo Admission: $15

call (979) 260-5200 or visit www.bcschamber.org to purchase tickets www.bcschamber.org www.bcschamber.org

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chamber PHOTOS RIGHT: Leadership Brazos Class of 2019 gathers for the first time at orientation before beginning their journey together. B/CS Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Glen Brewer and Board Chair Elect Vicki Reim welcome the class by sharing their experience in LB. LEFT: The 2018 Economic Outlook Briefing Luncheon at the Hilton College Station had a packed ballroom!

Thank you to our title sponsor, Mission Ranch, for helping the Chamber make this event possible.

Additional thanks to Commerce National Bank for sponsoring our keynote speaker, Karr Ingham.

LEFT: The ambassadors gather for their annual pool party. Thanks to Zach & Andrea Etheridge for hosting at the Indian Lakes community pool!

RIGHT: Texas Economist, Karr Ingham, of Ingham Econ, LLC, delivers his presentation at the 2018 Economic Outlook Briefing Luncheon. Ingham’s presentation can be viewed at www.bcschamber.org.

RIGHT: B/CS Chamber of Commerce past and present board chairs meet for lunch at Outback Steakhouse. (Front row from left to right: President & CEO Glen Brewer, Tap Bentz, Immediate Past Chair Crystal Dupre, Rich White, Celia Goode-Haddock, Marty Cangelose, David O’Neil) (Back row from left to right: Community Liaison Royce Hickman, Mike Holmgreen, David Shellenberger, Steve Arden, Bookman Peters, Vicki Reim, Jerry Fox, Tedi Ellison, Ben Downs, Louis Newman, Don Fazzino.) www.bcschamber.org

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why I’m a CHAMBER MEMBER When Businesses Come Together:

Producing ‘Why I’m A Chamber Member’ If you were to ask the question, “Why are you a Chamber member” to the more than 1,500 members of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, chances are you would receive 1,500 different responses! During the Centennial Celebration of the B/CS Chamber, the Communications Committee made it their charge to ask a cross-section of the membership, “WHY” they chose to become a B/CS Chamber member.

So we posed the question to John Anderson with Merrill Lynch, Claudia Smith of Aggieland Carpet One, Zach Etheridge with HBi Office Solutions, Wade and Mary Beckman, owners of Shipwreck Grill, Amico Nave, and Admiral Catering, and Kyle Doliver with Ryan’s Challenge. Their responses were as varied as their professions. They told us they were looking for networking opportunities and a chance to meet new business partners.

Some were looking for a chance to participate in legislative issues. Others wanted to make contacts for businesses and for non-profit organizations.

Why are you a Chamber of Commerce Member?

By participating in chamber events, I have been able to network, exchange ideas, and form long lasting relationships with other businesses and community leaders. It has been a great way to show everyone what Aggieland Carpet One has to offer, as well as a way to volunteer and give back to this great community.

- Claudia Smith, Aggieland Carpet One

A special salute goes to Gregg Phelps, owner of Frame by Frame and Essential Media, for the professional look and feel of our campaign.

Another shout out goes to our media partners: The Eagle, KBTX TV3, Bryan Broadcasting, Suddenlink, KAGS-TV, Brazos Valley Communications, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, and iHeart Media.

For more information on becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce visit BCSChamber.org or call 979.260.5200

The Chamber’s Communications Committee helped frame these testimonials to the values of Chamber membership. Thanks to committee members, Travis Rollins, Roby Somerford, Sean Lewis, Stacy Colvin, Zack Morgan, and Laura Atkinson Wagner ⎼ your creative think-tank sessions and commitment to this project are greatly appreciated!

And a final “THANKS” to you, members of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, for your help in celebrating 100 years of making Bryan/College Station a great place to live, work and play. For more information, log on to bcschamber.org.

Article by:

Mary Mike Hatcher

Vice-Chairman/Communications Division Bryan Broadcasting

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Why I’m a Chamber Member:

AN INSIDE LOOK The B/CS Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Chamber members, will be airing the “Why I’m a Chamber Member” Campaign beginning this month!

Look for some familiar faces sharing their Chamber story!

BELOW: (From left to right) We would like to thank Claudia Smith from Aggieland Carpet One, Zach Etheridge from HBi Office Solutions, Kyle Dolliver from Ryan’s Challenge, John Anderson from Merrill Lynch, and Wade & Mary Beckman from Shipwreck Grill & Amico Nave Restaurants and Admiral Catering for their participation in the making of this campaign.

Special Thanks To:

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ribbon CUTTINGS

Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings Casa Do Brasil 1665 Greens Prairie Road College Station, TX 77845 (979) 596-5586 www.casadobrasil.com

Lone Star Business Center 1812 N Harvey Mitchel Parkway Bryan, TX 77807 (800) 600-3500 www.campingmaxx.com

Mays Center for Executive Development Wehner Building Suite 255 Texas A&M University (979) 845-1216 www.mays.tamu.edu

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ribbon CUTTINGS

Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings Tricia Barksdale Designs 4444 Highway 6 South, Suite 100 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 693-5387 www.triciabarksdale.com

TNT Security Solutions 4401 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77845 (936) 661-2448 www.tntsecuritysolutions.com

Brazos County Bank 4401 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77845 (936) 661-2448 www.tntsecuritysolutions.com

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

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