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A WORD FROM GLEN BREWER

Howdy,

As the President/CEO of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, I want to take this opportunity to provide you with updates on recent events and initiatives that have taken place under our organization’s umbrella.

I am thrilled to announce the success of our recent Washington DC Federal Legislative Trip in May. The trip offered the opportunity for our chamber members to engage with federal lawmakers and key decision-makers in our nation’s capital. Through productive meetings and meaningful discussions, we were able to communicate the interests and concerns of our local business community. The participants were enthusiastic and expressed their appreciation for the unique chance to advocate for the issues that directly impact our region. We are confident that this advocacy will yield positive results for our members and the overall economic development of Bryan/College Station

We recently celebrated the graduation of 46 members of the 41st class of Leadership Brazos. From their retreat at Camp Allen to exploring various sectors of our community such as Healthcare, Criminal Justice, Government, Education, Agriculture, and more, the class members gained valuable insights into what makes Brazos County so unique. Applications for the 2025 Class of Leadership Brazos will be available in July.

I am also pleased to report that the 10th Annual Founders Night was an overwhelming success. Sponsored by The City of Bryan, this event served as a celebration of our community’s rich history and the founding of our twin cities. Founders Night provided a remarkable platform for networking among our members, fostering new relationships while strengthening existing ones.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DOUG FRENCH

Board Chair

KARLA CASTILLO Chair-Elect Vice Chair Administration

JASON CORNELIUS Immediate Past Chairman

ZACH ETHERIDGE Vice Chair Business Enhancement

HANS HAMMMOND

Vice Chair Communications

KATERINA HALL

Vice Chair Membership Enhancement

AJ TAYLOR, CPA

Vice Chair Financial & Physical Resources

TYLER SMITH

Vice Chair Community Enhancement

BAYLOR LYON Vice Chair Leadership Division

BRANDON SEARS

KATY LEE

NICOLE MORTEN

IRMA CAULEY

JAY RUDINGER

JENNY DAVIS

MANNY MARTINEZ

ROBY SOMERFORD

CODY JONES

GENERAL JOE RAMIREZ

GEORGE MCCOY

JAIME CAVAZOS

JUSTIN MANNING

KIMBERLY SHAW

PRENTISS MADISON

SUZANNE NEUBERGER

STAFF

GLEN BREWER President/CEO

ROYCE HICKMAN Community Liaison

CARRIE ARCHER Manager of Membership

HAYLEY BISACRE Manager of Business Development

JENNY BAKER Manager of Finance

VICTORIA MARTINEZ Marketing & Communications Coordinator

MADISON BOTKIN Special Projects Coordinator

KARISA WILGANOWSKI Inside Sales Representative

JORDAN YARBROUGH Executive Assistant

LINDA ESPIRIQUETA Receptionist Chamber Connections

New Chamber Members

CHAD JONES LAW, PC

2811 Earl Rudder Freeway College Station, TX 77845 chadjoneslaw.com

PEACE AT HAND MASSAGE THERAPY

943 William D Fitch Parkway Suite 601 College Station, TX 77845 peaceathandmassagetx.com

EPOCH CO+

10027 Nubin Rd Bryan, TX 77808 epochcoevents.com

REVELXP

1590A North Harvey Mitchell Pkwy Bryan, TX 77808 revelxp.com/texas-a-m

J&P FARMHOUSE

6191 Bethel Cemetery Road North Zulch, TX 77872 jpfarmhouse.com

URBAN RUBBISH, LLC

2151 Harvey Mitchell Parkway Suite 303 College Station, TX 77840 urbanrubbish.com

TRANSYSTEMS 9381 Lone Oak Drive Bryan, TX 77808 urbanrubbish.com

SCENTAIR - HEIDI EWALD College Station, TX 77845 scentair.com

TRI TEX GRASS

5801 Sims Lane Cutoff Bryan, TX 77807 tritexgrass.com

LUXE 20X50 STORAGE

1820 N. Earl Rudder Bryan, TX 77808 20x50storage.com

COMCAST

8590 W Tidwell Rd Houston, TX 77040 (713) 853-7032 comcasttexas.com

EOS - RANDY MCDOUGAL, CERTIFIED EOS IMPLEMENTER 3028 Barron Road College Station, TX 77845 (979) 574-4571 eosworldwide.com/randy-mcdougal

GRAINGER 1408 W Villa Maria Road Bryan, TX 77801 (979) 209-9770 grainger.com

LOS CUCOS BRYAN

920 N Earl Rudder Fwy Bryan, TX 77808 (979) 776-7800 loscucos.com

LOS CUCOS COLLEGE STATION

1521-A Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 (979) 680-8896 loscucos.com

NUROCOACH

1201 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX 77802 nurocoach.com

DE BACA STEAKHOUSE

4436 State Highway 6 South College Station, TX 77845 debacasteakhouse.com

JLM’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES

4001 East 29th Street Suite 75 Bryan,, TX 77802 jlmschickenandwaffles.com

TYLER AND MADERER, PLLC 1716 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX 77802 tylermaderer.com

CLOVER MERCHANT SERVICES

4425 State Hwy 6 South College Station, TX 77845 linkedin.com/in/joseph-treadaway-7a14804/

RONI’S MAC BAR

711 University Drive Suite 200 College Station, TX 77840 ronismacbar.com

FEED AND FATHER Bryan, TX 77807 feedandfather.com

CSB CONSTRUCTION, LLC

2151 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy Suite 204 College Station, TX 77845 csb-construction.com

MRH BENEFITS Somerville, TX 77879 mrhbenefits.com

AGGIE MOM’S CLEANING LLC

1525 Crosswinds Drive Suite A Bryan, TX 77808 aggiemomscleaning.com

E SQUARED FIRE PROTECTION LLC. Calvert, TX 77837 esquaredfireprotection.com

BALANCED FOODS

1501 University Drive Suite 100 College Station, TX 77808 balancedfoods.com

CIRCLE P FEED & SUPPLY 1422 FM 2223 Bryan, TX 77808 circlepfeedstore.com

ELEVATION GUTTERS LLC 1850 Roughneck Drive Bryan, TX 77808 elevationgutters.com

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2201 Rio Grande College Station, TX 77845 peacelutheranbcs.org

BCS MEDICAL

2011 East Villa Maria Road Bryan, TX 77802 bcs-medical.com

THE GRANT LAB Bryan, TX 77802 thegrantlabllc.com

THE BRIDGE YOGA, BCS 702 University Drive East Suite 102D College Station, TX 77840 thebridgeyogabcs.com

BRICK & EMBER PIZZA College Station, TX 77844 brickember.com/centex

FAMILY FOUNDATION SERVICES 1733 Briarcrest Drive Suite 205 Bryan, TX 77802 familyfoundationservices.com

PARAGON TAX SERVICES Bryan, TX 77802 paragontaxservice.com

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 4222 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 education.tamu.edu

TRANSPORTU 2401 Newark Circle College Station, TX 77845 transportu.org

RVISION HOMES, LTD 20510 Fm 1488 Magnolia, TX 77355 rvisionhomes.com

LONESTAR METALCRAFT, LLC 3805 Ranger Drive Suite C Bryan, TX 77801 lonestarmetalcraft.com

MAIN STREET BARBERSHOP 111 Walton Drive College Station, TX 77840 mainstreetbcs.com

HAMMATT, ROB Minneapolis, KS 67467 huyett.com

WYATT WEALTH MANAGEMENT 1716 Briarcrest Drive Suite 508 Bryan, TX 77802 wyattwealth.com

FACETS OF COLLEGE STATION 3164 Holleman Drive Suite 600 College Station, TX 77845 facetshome.com

SWEATSCAPE SAUNA + COLD PLUNGE EXPERIENCE 4438 Highway 6 Suite 103 College Station, TX 77845 sweatscape.com

CDM SMITH 4012 Gulfstream Drive Bryan, TX 77808 cdmsmith.com

PITT STOP DETAIL & AUTO SALES

3800 State Highway 6 South Suite 218 College Station, TX 77845 pittstopdetailandaurosales.com

DUBOSE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC. Bryan, TX 77808 DuBoseBusinessSolutions.com

HOTCHKISS INSURANCE AGENCY 13430 Northwest Freeway Suite 600 Houston, TX 77040 hotchkissinsurance.com

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

JULY 18TH

Hosted By: Parc at Traditions

The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce offers monthly networking opportunities hosted by different businesses each month to connect Chamber members to each other. Socialize, engage and network with the business community from across the Brazos Valley. Our Business After Hours events begin at 5:30 pm and wrap up around 7 pm. See you at the next event!

AUGUST 15TH

Hosted By: Hudson Oaks Active Adult Living

SEPTEMBER 19TH

Hosted By: Frost Bank

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

IF YOUR BUSINESS IS INTERESTED IN HOSTING A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, CONTACT CARRIE ARCHER AT CARRIE@BCSCHAMBER.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION!

CHAMBER PHOTOS

Legislative Affairs

WASHINGTON D.C TRIP

WRITTEN BY:

MIKE CONNOR

C H A I R M A N , F E D E R A L

L E G I S L A T I V E A C T I O N

P L A N S U B C O M M I T T E E

The Chamber made its annual trip to Washington, D.C. May 6-9, to advocate for local businesses in the Bryan/College Station community. A group consisting of 35 Chamber members and staff visited with every member of the Texas Congressional delegation along with other key Congressional leaders and presented the Chamber’s Federal Legislative Action Plan for 2024 Since January, the Chamber’s Legislative Affairs Committee has been hard at work to develop the Legislative Action Plan to take to Congress.

The major topics included in the 2024 Federal Legislative Action Plan are as follows:

Economic Development

·Health Care

·Higher Education & Workforce Training

Transportation

Upon arriving in DC, the Chamber delegation had a briefing from Tim Wickman, Senior VP, of State and Local Policy, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to learn about the hot topics on Capitol Hill Items of discussion were the FAA reauthorization, election turnover, and workforce needs. Following the U.S. Chamber briefing, the delegation was treated to a reception at the offices of Van Scoyoc Associates

The first day began with a group photo on the steps of the Capitol. The rest of the day was spent in one of the House meeting rooms at the Capitol where the group met with Congressman Mike McCaul, Congressman Pete Sessions, Congressman Bryan Babin, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Leader Steve Scalise, and Senator Ted Cruz. Each shared their views on issues of interest and took questions from the group. That evening, Congressman Mike McCaul hosted a dinner for the delegation at the Capitol Hill Club.

The second day began with breakfast and a briefing from Larry Meyers with Hance Scarborough Larry and his team offered their thoughts on the Chamber’s Legislative Action Plan and other topics of the day Afterward, the group split up into nine teams and spent the day meeting with every Texas Congressional member in their offices. Each group presented the Chamber’s Legislative Action Plan to either the Representative or a member of the Representative’s staff. After a busy day on The Hill, the group enjoyed a wonderful dinner cruise on the Potomac River, seeing the sights of DC along the way

The annual trip to Washington, DC is important for many reasons It keeps the B/CS Chamber engaged with not only our Congressmen and Senators but with other key leaders who recognize the value of a unified message when it comes to business issues But most importantly, it gives the over 1,600 members of the B/CS Chamber of Commerce a voice in our nation’s capital.

As always, the Chamber couldn’t make the trip without the help of our generous sponsors.

·Twin Oaks Landfill BVSWMA, Inc

·The City of Bryan C&J Barbeque

·Shackelford Consulting, LLC

Patterson Architects

·Blinn College District

Copy Corner

·Texas A&M University

Cotton Global Disaster Solutions

The topics in the Legislative Action Plan are the product of a survey of all Chamber members to find out the issues that were of the highest importance to them

For more information about the Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Affairs Committee, visit www.bcschamber.org/LegislativeAffairs or scan the QR Code to view the Federal Legislative Affairs Plan.

CHAMBER DC TRIP PHOTOS

May 17, 2024

Dear Members of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and community,

This letter is a bittersweet moment for me. I want to begin by thank you for allowing me the privilege of representing you in the Texas House. The confidence that you placed in me allowed me to have the honor of a lifetime: the opportunity to serve as your voice in state government. It was a distinction that I will be forever grateful for.

Working along side you, we had many legislative successes. Together, we celebrated legislative victories by watching a bill become a law or by watching a bill die a favored death. Thank you for all the phone calls, texts and emails that you sent to make your voice heard. And though we may not have always agreed, I valued and very much respected your input. Collectively we worked to make Texas House District 14 a better, successful, vibrant business community - a place we can be proud to call home!

With my retirement as a public servant, I look forward to working with the Chamber as a fellow business owner and community member. I will lend my support to my successor as he begins his opportunity of a life time, representing House District 14!

With kind regards,

To the Constituents of House District 12 and the Brazos Valley,

As my time as State Representative of House District 12 begins to draw to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for the continued trust and support that I have received throughout my time in office.

For more than a decade, I have been honored to represent the communities of House District 12, as well as the Brazos Valley, in the Texas House of Representatives While the district has changed and evolved over the years, the beauty of this district lies within the hearts of its people I’ve been blessed beyond measure by the invaluable friendships and countless memories my time in public service has given me

It would take me a lifetime to thank all of the individuals that have helped and guided me along the way as we have worked to ensure that Texas continues to be a state of unlimited opportunity as well as the very best state to work and raise a family

And while Texas is the envy of our nation, the Brazos Valley has become the envy of our state. Given our economically advantageous position within the Texas Triangle, the Brazos Valley has become not only a destination to visit, but a place for many more to call home. With significant investments made to our local infrastructure and a business-friendly climate bolstered by a highly skilled, diverse and growing workforce, the Brazos Valley provides many of us with a wonderful quality of life and a place that we are lucky to call home. Much of this is made possible by the collaborative efforts of our local leaders, elected officials, and the many engaged community members of the Brazos Valley that work so tirelessly to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of everyone within our community.

I am proud of the progress that we have made together, and look forward to continuing to partner with the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce as we effectively advocate for the Brazos Valley on issues of the upmost importance to us.

May God bless you, and through you, may God bless the great state of Texas.

Sincerely,

943 William D Fitch Pkwy College Station, TX 77845 (979)574-5241 peaceathandmassagetx.com

77845 (979) 693-7400 healthpoint-tx.com

L E A D E R S H I P B R A Z O S

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Hayley P. Bisacre

Leadership Brazos Class of 2022

Junior Coordinator Class of 2023

Senior Coordinator Class of 2024

LEADERSHIP BRAZOS CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024

Alaina Jalufka Brazos Valley Food Bank Ali Ivins Carney’s Pub, Corner Bar & Kyle House
Amy Kujawa Premiere Events
Destinee Vargas Congressman Michael McCaul
Ashley Brister C.C. Creations
Hayden Tuley MYCON General Contractors Garrett Cline GMH Communities
Erica Fisher The Arkitex Studio
Eric Tate Atmos Energy
Caroline Ask City of College Station
Deanna Hyman Guaranty Bank & Trust
David Smith Edward Jones Clay Schroeder Walker Partners, LLC
Christopher Weingart Blackwater Draw Brewing Company
Hayley Harrison Junior League of BCS Jason Starkey Letterman Title Jessica Lane TAMU System
Blaine Decker Decker Financial Group
Kimberly Shaw St. Joseph Health
Melba Galls
Nash Porter BlueForge
Martha Vilas Ranger Home Builders
Meme Adams Snelling Staffing
Peggi Goss United Way of the Brazos Valley
Ross Brady City of College Station
Sam Wigley Pilgrim Mortgage, LLC

Community Spotlight

TEXAS A&M BASEBALL: COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

The Community Spotlight shares company news with the community. New leadership, major changes, anniversaries, employee achievements - celebrate milestones with a message!

If you would like to feature a Community Spotlight contactvictoria@bcschamber.org

The Texas A&M Baseball team punced a ticket to Omaha for the second time in three years. Thanks to a nine-run seventh inning, Texas A&M Baseball came from behind to beat Oregon 15-9 game two of teh Bryan-College Station Super Regional on June 9th. The Aggies headed to the College World Series for the second time in three years! The B/CS Chamber of Commerce would like to extend thier congratulations to the Texas A&M Baseball team on this accomplisment.

THE PHYSICIANS CENTRE HOSPITAL AWARDED THE “OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARD” AND “JOINT REPLACEMENT AWARD”

The Physicians Centre Hospital has been proudly awarded the “Outstanding Patient Experience Award” and the “Joint Replacement Excellence Award” from Healthgrades. On Friday, May 24, the community gathered to celebrate the momentous awards. During the event, the audience will had the privilege of listening to physicians and patient testimonies, enjoy

some finger foods, obverse state of the art medical equipment and robotics, and community fellowship. From the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Congratulations on this achievement.

2024 -2025 LEADERSHIP BRAZOS COORDINATORS

Congratulations to Sarah Chilton with the Chilton Bacak Group and David Smith with Edward Jones for being named incoming Leadership Brazos Coordinators for the 20242025 year. They will join Shannon Huchingson with GRAINGER and Chris Evans with Taurus Technologies. Applications for the 2024-2025 LB Class will go out in July at the Annual Leadership Luncheon.

2024 PRENATAL CLINIC “ YOU’RE THE TOPS” HONOREE: CAROL BARRETT-ASHFIELD

Congratulations to Carol Barrett-Ashfield with Another Broken Egg for being named a 2024 Prenatal Clinic “You’re The Tops” honoree. The award, which celebrates women who make a difference in our community, will be presented at the Annual Dinner in November. Since the

program began 29 years ago, more than 360 local women have been honored. To see a full list of 2024 Honorees, or to reserve a ticket to the dinner, visit bcsprenatal.org.

BEST WISHES TO BRYAN POLICE CHIEF ERIC BUSKE RETIREMENT

Best wishes and thanks to Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske, who has announced he will retire this summer. Chief Buske has been very involved in many Chamber of Commerce programs, including Chamber Day, the Community Softball Classic and Leadership Brazos. Chief Buske has been BPD Chief since 2009 and has served nearly 40 years in law enforcement.

GEORGE H.W BUSH LIBRARY AND MUSEUM CELEBRATE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF THE 41ST PRESIDENT

On June 13th, the George H.W Bush Library and Museum celebrated the 41st president’s birthday with a week-long celebrations to recognize the achievement and life of President Bush. These celebrations included activities and events at the museum with lectures, book signing. In addition, the museum ended the week with inviting the pubic for the Grand Opening of the Marin One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion and a concert featuring country music legends Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett. The “The Spirit of Place” Exhibition presented by 41@100: A Clebration of Geroge H.W Bush will be open to the public until March 30, 2025.

MORE THAN 85 THOUSAND SOCCER FANS ATTENDED THE MEXICO VS. BRAZIL MATCH AT KYLE FIELD

On June 8th, 85,000 visitors came to Bryan/College Station for the MexTour soccer match. For the first time, Kyle Field hosted an International Soccer Match featuring two global powerhouse teams, Mexico and Brazil. With the event starting with Futbol Fiesta in Aggie Park, many gathered to enjoy tailgating, local vendors and meet & greets. The soccer match ended with Brazil winning 3-2. Jeremiah Cook, the Tourism Manager of Visit College Station, says this event including the George Strait concert bring economic benefits for the community and continues to put Aggieland on the map.

ZEITMAN’S GROCERY STORE IS COMING TO NAVASOTA

Get ready Navasota, Zeitman’s is coming to you! Breaking ground on June 11th, the restaurant is expected to open Fall 2024 in Downtown Bryan. This will be Zeitman’s second location and will be continuing to serve their popular menu and add in exclusive items. The B/ CS Chamber of Commerce would like to extend thier congratulations on this new chapter, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

2024 TASTE OF AGGIELAND WINNERS

Congratulations to our 2024 Taste of Aggieland Winners!

• Best Decorated: Cocktails 4 U

• Best Beverage: Rail & Rye

• Best Appetizer: Shipwreck Grill

• Best Side Dish: C&J Barbeque Bryan location

• Best Entree: El Mundo Del Taco

• Best Dessert: Cinnaholic

• Friendliest Booth: JLM’S Food Truck & Toasted Yolk Cafe College Station

• People’s Choice: Gringo’s College Station

With over 40 local restaurants, we were thrilled to have over 1,100 attendees sample a variety of delicious dishes. Thank you to our sponsors and all who supported this year’s event.

Congratulations to Bryan ISD and Blake Zeitman from Zeitman’s Grocery Store for winning this year’s Student Culinary Competition!

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