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EDITOR’S PREVIEW Volume 41• Number 3 MARCH 2022 Landan Kuhlmann Lead Reporter

Local business helping with Ukraine an example of our best For many of us, the last few weeks have been filled with images of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces whether it be on our televisions, in news publications like this one or as we scroll our social media feeds.

Also for many of us, we’re struck with a sense of uselessness, wondering what we can do from thousands of miles away to help a country going through the type of strife that nobody deserves.

But in times like this, I feel like it’s not so much about the sheer volume of any type of giving. It’s about the spirit that lives within the action. And I was inspired by what I saw while out and about covering an event right here in Fort Bend County earlier this month.

On March 2, dozens of citizens made their way out to Sugar Land Town Square for a vigil that was organized in support of Ukraine, complete with residents of Ukranian descent proudly displaying the county’s flag. But more than that was that I noticed something that speaks to the heart of who and what Fort Bend County is.

Big Frog is a Sugar Land store specializing in creating custom T-shirts and embroidery for hoodies, hats, polos and jackets. And on March 2, flyers passed around

showed that for the foreseeable future, 50 percent of proceeds from each purchase of its “I Stand With Ukraine” shirts would go to an organization dedicated to Ukrainian relief efforts. here was also a QR code that people could scan. And while I am not surprised at the show of support and the unity the Fort Bend County community showed -- having covered the area and made frequent trips to the county all my life, I have seen it firsthand on multiple occasions -- I still found myself in a bit in awe.

That is not least of all because of what Big Frog is doing. There aren’t a ton of businesses who would sacrifice a chunk of their profits for people on the other side of the world - but it’s an example of what Fort Bend County is.

We’re a melting pot of cultures, who support each other when we’re in need. And the show of gratitude from those of Ukranian descent in attendance at the March 2 event spoke volumes.

Now, not everyone has the means to do what Big Frog is doing, that’s true. But the help doesn’t have to be a grand gesture to be meaningful. So let’s follow Big Frog’s lead, and do what we can - you never know the impact your actions can have.

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Filli Café coming to Sugar Land

By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com

There is a Dubai-based “tea and talk” concept making its way to the United States, and its first U.S. location will be in Fort Bend County.

A report from Community Impact Newspaper said Filli Café was targeting a mid-March opening for its inaugural American location at 11920 Highway 6, Suite 600 in Sugar Land.

Founder Rafih Filli founded the concept in Dubai, according to the company’s website, and had 23 cafes across the United

Arab Emirates before deciding to expand to the United States and Sugar Land.

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Red Circle Ice Cream opens doors in Sugar Land

By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com

In September 2021, the Fort Bend Business Journal reported that a Houstonbased specialty ice cream and dessert spot was coming to Fort Bend County.

That spot opened last month.

Red Circle Ice Cream held its grand opening event Feb. 19 at 3595 State Highway 6 in Sugar Land, according to a Facebook post from the store. It is Red Circle’s first Fort Bend County store and its third location in the region, joining its flagship store in Houston and another one in Pearland.

According to its website, Red Circle offers more than 100 rotating flavors of handcrafted ice cream on its menu for just about any palate, such as Donkey Kong, Cha-Cha Cherry Sorbet and Krack’N Coconut. They will also have more than a dozen different types of handcrafted glazed and frosty churros, as well as the

“King Churro,” which is a glazed churro with Cap’n Crunch or graham crackers.

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FOCUS The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer worries than others.

Consider this: Among those investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their finances during the pandemic, according to a survey from Age Wave and Edward Jones.

Of course, many people experience investment-related fears even without a global health crisis, and that’s probably not surprising, given the periodic volatility of the financial markets. But financial guidance can come in handy during relatively normal times, too.

A financial professional can help you … … Look past the headlines – Inflation, interest rates, pandemics, elections – there’s always something in the news that could affect the investment world in the short term. But by helping you construct a portfolio that’s built for the long term and reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, a financial advisor can enable you to look past the headlines. … Avoid emotional decisions – Many people let their emotions drive their investment choices.

When the market goes through a downturn and the value of their investments drops, they sell to “cut losses,” even though these same investments may still have good business

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fundamentals and promising futures.

Conversely, when the market is on an uptick, some poeple chase after “hot” investments, even when they become overpriced and may have very little room to grow. But a financial advisor can help keep you from making these fear- and greed-based actions by only recommending moves that make sense for your situation. … Work toward multiple goals – At various times in your life, you may have simultaneous financial goals. For example, you could be investing for a retirement that’s decades away, while also trying to save for a child’s college education.

A financial professional can suggest ways you can keep working toward both objectives, in terms of how much money you can afford to invest and what types of savings and investment vehicles you should consider. … Prepare for the unexpected – Most of us did not need a pandemic to remind us that unexpected events

can happen in our lives – and some of these events can have serious financial impacts on us and our loved ones. Do you have adequate life insurance? How about disability insurance? And if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, how would you pay for it? A financial advisor can evaluate your protection needs and recommend appropriate solutions that fit within your overall financial strategy. … Adapt to changing circumstances – Over time, many things may change in your life – your job, your family situation, your retirement plans, and so on. A financial professional can help you adjust your financial strategy in response to these changes.

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There’s a new senior care center in Stafford – and seniors and their families have been quickly discovering that the center offers not only a comprehensive array of health and wellness services and resources, but also a sense of community. From the care and activities available to the hand-picked team of health and wellness professionals, to the design of the facility itself, administrators say the new Legacy Stafford Fountains Senior Care Center is dedicated to giving senior patients in Stafford and greater Fort Bend County the best quality of care possible on all fronts.

“Legacy’s mission is to identify and close health care gaps and improve access to health care for all,” said Chinelo Nweke, the clinic’s director of senior care. Nweke said that when Legacy

realized many residents in Stafford didn’t have access to comprehensive senior primary care and support services, they knew it was time to step in by opening their second seniorcentered care clinic in the Houston area.

As hoped, Legacy’s presence has been welcomed by the Stafford community. Since the clinic’s doors opened on Jan. 24 at 12540 Sugardale Dr., providers have had a steady stream of seniors coming in looking for comprehensive services focused specifically on helping them live their healthiest and fullest lives.

“We’re here to fill the need for comprehensive care for seniors, and we’re very unique in that aspect of care,” said Dr. Joanna Ira, who leads the center’s medical team – a team she says is committed to building a network of support for seniors and their families.

That network of support, which includes access to Legacy’s eligibility, nutrition, pharmacy and social services experts, as well as connection to local community organizations and support, is especially vital to the senior population more so than anything, according to Nweke. She said older adults sometimes lack the familial or social support needed to address their daily living functions or more complex health challenges.

But at Legacy, she said, they’ll find a community that cares not just about their physical health, but about their emotional and mental health as well.

“Providing a place where they can receive not only comprehensive services, but also sort of build a community, gives them the opportunity to feel empowered and take their care into their own hands while creating those relationships socially that may be missing,” Nweke said.

The clinic serves those 63 years of age and older, offering a comprehensive care model with a host of services on-site for seniors and their families or caregivers, as well as a team of experts to coordinate their care. That team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, pharmacists, behavioral therapists, social service specialists and more, all working together so seniors can live healthier, fuller lives.

In addition to compassionate care and community connection, seniors at Legacy Stafford Fountains have access to a full scope of services on-site such as:

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Primary care Medicare annual wellness visits and preventive services Behavioral health Chronic disease management for ailments such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease Extended appointments to address all physical, emotional, and mental health needs On-site lab and x-ray services Clinical pharmacy services Senior care social work consultations Monthly activities and educational classes

Legacy staff and providers celebrate the opening of the new clinic. (Contributed photo)

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The new Legacy Stafford Fountains care center provides comprehensive health and wellness services to seniors.

(Contributed photo) The receptive response from the community demonstrates the need for comprehensive senior care in Fort Bend County, and such a response, according to Nweke, can only open more doors for Legacy to help as many senior patients as possible.

“We always emphasize access to care for everyone, so any opportunity that we have to come and help the communities that need it, we are willing to explore that and do it,” Nweke said.

“Seeing how well this center is starting off gives us more opportunities to look and see how else we can expand this to other parts of Fort Bend and Harris Counties.”

According to Jessica Ferdinand, VP of Marketing, the community’s warm reception to the new clinic speaks to the passion and dedication of the entire team that worked to make everything as perfect as possible for all seniors in the community.

Legacy’s mission, she says, is simple: to drive healthy change in our communities. In other words, to provide accessible health care for everyone, regardless of what the situation might be. “It’s in our DNA,” Ferdinand says. And at the end of the day, they believe in that mission.

Legacy’s decades of experience caring for their communities and their network of resources and expertise is evident in every detail of Legacy Stafford Fountains, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the clinic and to see if it’s the place for them, community members can visit Legacy’s website at legacycommunityhealth.org/seniorcare, or give them a call at 713-814-3655.

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Titilayo Akinpelu’s passion for serving the senior community drives her work at Legacy. (Contributed photo)

Legacy staff Rosavelia Jaimes and Natalie Miles ensure that all patients feel welcome and comfortable during their visit. (Contributed photo)

Above: Ten spacious, accessible clinic rooms are designed with seniors in mind. (Contributed photo) Right: As a Legacy geriatrician, Dr. Joanna Ira is especially attentive to health and wellness concerns that are specific to the senior community. (Contributed photo)

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The community of Fort Bend County has many longstanding local family owned businesses and it’s no surprise that the past year has been a challenge for every single one. COVID-19 brought about a fair share of struggles for all of us, but one thing remained clear – our residents are a tight-knit group that will support local family owned businesses no matter what.

Through our company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, We’ve had the pleasure of serving the homes of residents in the area for going on 40 years. Our team has made it a priority to provide customers with top-notch reliable service, and just as we’ve made a difference in their homes, they’ve made a difference in our business and have become a part of our family. We’re humbled that Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Rosenberg

is a recipient of the 2021 Top 25 Franchise, 2021 Presidents Club Award, and the 2021 Personal Achievement Award which were presented by our Franchisor as a result of the impact we’ve made throughout the years.

This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our loyal customers, so we want share this win with the entire community and thank them for helping us pull through the difficult and unknown struggles that came along with COVID-19.

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By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com The Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce’s Business division will host a seminar entitled “Owning a Business from Start to Finish: Selling Your Business” for both new and experienced business owners on April 22.

The event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chamber main offices, located at 445 Commerce Green Blvd. in Sugar Land.

According to a news release from the Chamber, the event will include panelist Manuel Alexander Aguilar, partner at Seth & Alexander.

Among topics to be discussed will be how and when to sell, the role of business brokers in the transaction, and how to navigate the process.

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Business owners who are members of the Chamber can register online at business. fortbendchamber.com/events/details/sellingyour-business-2070858, and tickets are $25 per individual member.

For more information on the seminar and other upcoming events, community members can visit the Chamber’s website at FortBendChamber.com. They can also contact Rebekah Beltran at 281-566-2158 or by email at rebekah@fortbendcc.org.

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By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com A new health-focused eatery could make its way to Fort Bend County later this year.

Clean Eatz, a restaurant franchise brand known for its mission to provide customers with options conducive to living a healthier lifestyle, is expanding its Houston-area presence with a new location in Sugar Land sometime this year.

However, a concrete opening date for the Sugar Land store in the New Territory area at 2705 Town Center Blvd. N. has not been set, and a follow-up email to a company representative was not immediately returned.

According to its website, Clean Eatz in Sugar Land will offer health-centered options such as

Clean Eatz says it is opening a Sugar Land location later this year. (Photo from Facebook) gluten-free boneless chicken wings. Other offerings at Clean Eatz will include various types of wraps and flatbreads, according to the restaurant’s website, as well as burgers, salads, smoothies, and more.

“With personal health and wellness continuing to rise in popularity and practice in every corner of the U.S., now is the time to tap into the tremendous potential that exists in Houston,” said Evonne Varady, Co-Founder of Clean Eatz. “The area is in need of healthy alternatives and is a prime target for long-term growth.”

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New pet store opens in Missouri City

By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com Pet parents in Missouri City and Fort Bend County have a new option to find sustenance, toys and more for their pets.

Pet Supplies Plus opened its newest store in Missouri City at 9018 Sienna Crossing on Feb. 19. It is the store’s seventh Houston-area location and third in Fort Bend County, joining existing locations in Sugar Land at 11543 Hwy. 6 and in Katy at 5215 FM 1463, Suite 600.

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by Kim and Thorsten Weber, who plan to open a second location in Pearland later this year, according to a Feb. 2 news release.

As a community partner, the company said Kim and Thorsten will work with both Missouri City Animal Services and Friends of Missouri City Animal Services to find homes for dogs and cats by hosting yearround adoption events along with pet food and product drives.

“We’ve always wanted to be more

ingrained in the community and bringing Pet Supplies Plus to Missouri City is the perfect way to be more involved,” the Webers said in the release. “As avid animallovers, we recognize how pets are a valued member of any family and we look forward to providing neighbors with the services and quality products they need for their pets.”

The news release said Pet Supplies Plus will offer customers a wide selection of natural pet foods, pet products and pet services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and fish. In addition, the store will offer amenities such as self-serve dog wash stations, pet grooming, and more.

“Pet Supplies Plus is a perfect partnership for animal adoptions, volunteer groups and pet parent support,” said TaBorah Goffney, Animal Services Manager and Division Head for Missouri City Animal Services.

Pet Supplies Plus will be open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. It also offers onehour curbside pickup and free same-day

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B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar coming to Sugar Land

By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com There will soon be a new dining option for Italian food lovers in one of Sugar Land’s most bustling spots.

According to a March 1 news release from Berg Hospitality Group, B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar will soon be opening its new location in Sugar Land Town Square at 16250 City Walk Dr. B.B. Italia spokesperson Amy Verbout said in an email that current plans call for the restaurant to open in late spring.

Berg Hospitality Group founder and CEO Benjamin Berg said Sugar Land Town Square was the perfect spot for its new location due to multiple factors.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the transformation of Sugar Land Town Square, which is fast becoming a destination for eclectic dining offerings in the Houston area,” he said. “This bustling, mixed-use development is a great fit for us, offering great walkability,

retail, entertainment, and events that add to the experience and ambiance our guests want before or after a meal.”

Once open, the release said the new B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar will bring comfort food dishes like whipped ricotta, chicken parmigiana, house-made pastas including a 20-layer lasagna, and New York-style pizzas to the table.

B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar will offer inside dining as well as a patio area as part of its 6,770-square foot space in Sugar Land.

“We are so excited to have one of the most exciting and dynamic restaurateurs in Texas coming to Sugar Land Town Square,” said Rebees director of retail programming and operations, which runs Sugar Land Town Square. “…

We are proud and honored to be working with the Berg Hospitality Group to bring this wonderful concept to our community.”

B.B. Italia will bring food like this to the area this spring. (Photo from Facebook)

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