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Volume 37 • Number 6 JUNE 2018

Joe Southern Editor

I don’t own it but I can certainly recommend Southern Ice Cream

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hen you have a last name like Southern, it’s often fun to see your name on a business and joke about owning it.

If I could own every business with Southern in the name, I would be incredibly wealthy. I don’t and I’m not.

Of all the businesses bearing my name, however, the one that really got me excited is Southern Ice Cream. I mean seriously, who doesn’t like ice cream?

It was thrilling to get to meet Michelle and Bobby Barton to do the cover story for this month’s edition of the Fort Bend Business Journal. They are a young, funloving couple who are making an impact in the community one scoop at a time. When it comes to business, they are all business. Their business, however, is about good-tasting pleasure and fun and I gather from my brief time with them that they have some serious fun with their work.

Located in Stafford, Southern Ice Cream is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The business was started in 1978 by a friend of Michelle’s family, who sold it to her mother and stepfather, Mike and Sharon Johnston. When Mike Johnston passed away in 2015, Michelle’s mother sold the business to the Bartons the next year. Since then, business has been booming.

As an ice cream distributorship – they don’t make

their own ice cream – they provide the products to independent contractors who most of us see driving up and down neighborhood streets with music playing.

Southern Ice Cream does have its own trucks and pushcarts, but they are used for special events where they are hired to provide a service. You can also get their ice cream at Skeeters games.

The bonus to buying ice cream from Southern Ice Cream or any of their customers is the fact that they give generously back to the community. The Bartons are involved with Child Advocates of Fort Bend and also sponsor several Little League teams. Whenever they partner with a fundraising effort, they donate back to the cause.

It is this level of integrity and commitment to community that has allowed Southern Ice Cream to flourish for 40 years in Fort Bend County. Although ice cream, like any treat, should be consumed in moderation, I have no qualms about supporting a business that supports the community the way the Bartons do. That, and how can I turn down a delicious product that bears my name?

Be sure to learn more about Southern Ice Cream inside this edition of the Fort Bend Business Journal.

Joe Southern Editor, Fort Bend Business Journal

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Sprouts to anchor new Telfair development

By Theresa D. McClellan Theresa@Fortbendstar.com Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to Sugar Land.

The fresh foods store, that’s been called the affordable Whole Foods, will be the anchor store in the University Commons development on the corner of University and US Highway 59 on the south side of the entrance to Telfair.

Vista Equities Group broke ground earlier this year on Phase II of University Commons in Sugar Land with plans to bring 108,000 square feet of new retail space to the community.

Phase 1 has 155,000 square feet of space that is 95 percent leased and anchored by Burlington.

As the anchor store for Phase II, Sprouts will have 30,000 square feet to bring its trademark fresh and organic produce and meats, according to a press release from the Vista Group.

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BY JOE SOUTHERN

Michelle and Bobby Barton There is something about that first, sweet bite of cool, creamy ice cream that just excites the senses and sends a surge of OMG throughout the body and turns even the roughest and gruffest of adults into a child again.

It’s a classic response that Michelle and Bobby Barton never get tired of seeing. As owners of Southern Ice Cream, they witness it every day, no matter the season.

“There’s not a whole lot that makes people happy like ice cream does,” Bobby said. “No matter who you give ice cream to, they’re going to have a smile on their face.”

Located in Stafford, Southern Ice Cream is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

“The business was started in 1978 by a family friend of my parents,” Michelle recalled. “When my step-dad, Mike Johnston, passed away in 2015, Bobby and I purchased the business in 2016 from my mother, Sharon Johnston.”

Michelle is the majority owner; making Southern Ice Cream a woman owned certified business. She said the timing of the transition created a huge challenge and an opportunity for them.

“That same year Blue Bell had their listeria outbreak and it was kind of a crazy time in the ice cream world. We were getting calls

from all over and we had to recall Blue Bell and do all of these things to get people ice cream,” she said. “We ended up getting a lot of business opportunities as a result of it. We grew quite a bit. That also opened up the opportunity to get into the school business, so we were able to bid on that business. We’re currently servicing Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, and many others around the Houston metropolitan area.”

Bobby noted they are in more than 30 school districts, “covering areas from Galveston to Victoria, to Bryan/College Station and all the way up to Nacogdoches and down.”

“After we were awarded the schools business, we started carrying Hershey’s Ice Cream that has a full line of items that meet the USDA smart snacks in school standards,” Michelle said. “We have also grown busier with other product lines as well, like Blue Bunny. As the population of this area continues to expand, we’ve had to expand our freezer and do some remodeling.”

“We’ve added more office space. We’ve added a catering kitchen … we’ve added 2,900-square feet to our existing freezer,” Bobby said. “The other line we’ve brought in is Social Ice, which is a wine-infused popsicle.”

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“A lot of people are interested in that and where can they get it,” Michelle chimed in, adding that they sell it at their warehouse and can also deliver it stocked in pushcarts for catered events.

Among their product lines, Southern Ice Cream carries Blue Bunny, Good Humor, Hershey’s, House of Flavor, Ashby’s, Social Ice, and Rosati’s Italian Ice. The business isn’t the only thing that’s grown for the Bartons. So has their family.

They now have two sons, one born in 2015 and the other in 2017. A growing business and growing family makes for exciting times for the Bartons. As committed as they are to their family and their business, they are also committed to the community. In addition to sponsoring local Little League Baseball teams, they are also a sponsor with the Sugar Land Skeeters and have partnered with Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

“We’re working with the Child Advocates of Fort Bend. … We have a pushcart at their facility that we refill in hopes to help comfort them through difficult times,” Bobby said.

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Ed Pulsifer out of the foster care system.

“We teach them what it means to be an entrepreneur. I talk birthdays to corporate America.” to some of the kids about different things they can do as far as “Anywhere there’s people,” added Michelle. creating their own business,” Bobby said. “We talk with people Naturally, getting ice cream out to people – especially in July, like that on a daily basis. When you’re an ice cream truck driver which is National Ice Cream Month – means keeping it cold. you work for yourself. We talk to them a little bit about that – not “All of our products are stored at negative 20 (degrees just being an ice cream truck driver, but to be an entrepreneur Fahrenheit); the freezer is set at negative 20, and all of our trucks and run your own business.” run at negative 40. The reason we pull our trucks down to negative “There’s a lot of things people don’t realize,” Michelle said.

40 is because it’s really hot here in Texas. So in order to get that “They think it’s just the ice cream truck going up and down the product out of a truck, loaded onto a dolly, into the customer’s street and it’s really not; it’s pre-planned and scheduled events.” facility, let a customer check it, and let them put it in their freezer, “Whenever you book a pushcart event from Southern Ice I want to make sure it never gets above negative 20,” Bobby said.

Cream we give back to the community by donating a portion of “When our trucks come back, they’re still negative 20 when they the proceeds to CAFB,” Bobby said. get here.”

The commitment to helping others isn’t where Southern Ice Keeping it cool is just part of the service Southern Ice Cream provides.

Cream’s social efforts end. The Bartons are equally concerned “The service you get from us is going to be incomparable to about the environment.

“We’re trying to reduce our carbon any other ice cream distributor in footprint,” Michelle stated. all of Texas. If we make a mistake, “As a distributor we try to remain we fix it,” Bobby said. as green as possible,” added Bobby.

Michelle said that their business “We recycle all of our cardboard hasn’t been negatively impacted by – multiple tons of cardboard every health trends. She said people are recognizing the health benefits of year. We’re recycling our pallets. We’re even recycling old trucks at this point,” full fat diary and all natural Bobby explained. “We’re taking old ingredients and getting away from ambulances that are no longer being low fat alternatives and frozen dairy used and refurbishing them into ice dessert substitutes, which is good cream trucks. Then we sell these ice for ice cream business. cream trucks into the market for “It’s a treat. Indulge in independent vendors to operate, moderation,” she said. which then become our customers.”

Bobby said that having ice Southern Ice Cream uses its own cream is a great, affordable way to make people happy. ice cream trucks and pushcarts for special events that they’ve been hired “For just a few dollars per to do. person the impact that ice cream “We do event catering,” Michelle can make is unlike anything else said. “We sell to organizations like that you can do,” he said.

HOA’s, corporate events, church “You can cater food and parties, private parties things like everyone’s going to eat lunch but ice cream’s a special treat. There is that.”

“I was at a golf tournament the actual science behind it that ice cream releases endorphins and other day,” noted Bobby. “We do everything from sporting events to makes you happy.”

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How to blend generations in the workplace

By Theresa D. McClellan Theresa@Fortbendstar.com Like the “Living Years’ song says, every generation blames the one before. When those multiple generations are working together in the same space, however, that mindset can become a toxic brew.

That’s why the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon workshop recently on generational diversity and making it work for you.

Mike Dobert, head of HR Alignment, which sponsored the luncheon, has 25 years in human resources and business strategy as well as certifications in diversity, leadership and change management.

One key to working together intergenerationally is understanding how people think and what shapes their thinking. For example, each of us has lived through a common set of historical events and that helps shape our attitude and vision. That is why people of similar ages can have common values, explained Dobert.

So those who are now between 73 and 96 years of age and nicknamed “veterans or traditionalists” were born before World War II and have seen the impact of the Great Depression. They will have core values of sacrifice, respect for authority and delayed reward. These are the ones who would buy a car for cash and the next day start putting away money for the next car, said Dobert.

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beauty store with 8,000 stores across the country. Other tenants include a nail salon and spa; Sleep Number Mattress and Bedding; Tropical Smoothie; a restaurant called U’Maki, and another called the Luna Grill; Hollywood Feed, a holistic pet store; Solutions, a tutoring facility; and about eight other leases with restaurants and services under negotiation.

The Vista Equities Group and Vista Private Equity Group announced in 2015 the acquisition of 12.80 acres of property located on the northwest corner of US Highway 59 and University Boulevard.

“This is the main entrance to Newland Communities highly successful masterplanned community of Telfair in Sugar Land, Texas. The property is adjacent to University Commons, a Vista Equities Group and Vista Private Equity Group acquisition that took place in late 2014. The project, University

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Commons II, will include a ground-up retail development that is planned to include national and regional retail tenants, along with small shop tenants. The project will also include pad sites for restaurants available on a build-to-suit or ground leases basis.

University Commons II is an estimated $33 million project,” Vista said in a prepared statement.

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project, which was designed by Dallas-based O’Brien Architects. The project is expected to be ready for tenant build-out in December.

The third phase of undetermined size is also planned at the property.

According to artist renderings, the development will have covered walkways, patios, gathering spaces, benches and bike racks. The traditional Sugar Land red brick will be traded out for wood, stone and color accents.

Earlier this year Sprouts announced a partnership with Instacart, allowing it to deliver groceries at their other seven Houston area stores in Cinco Ranch, Cypress, Jersey Village, Katy, Pearland, the Heights and West Houston.

It is unclear whether this location will have the grocery delivery service.

Sprouts is based in Arizona, but Texas has more stores with 43 locations compared to 34 in Arizona. California has the largest number with 108 locations.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY ADVERTISING Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER newspaper.

Fort Bend Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com The Fort Bend Business Journal is a monthly magazine that focuses on the business community of Fort Bend County. It is directmailed to businesses throughout Fort Bend as well as all chamber of commerce members in the Fort Bend County area. The Business Journal features news stories about businesses, people, and events of importance to the local business community.

AIR CONDITIONING Davis Air Conditioning & Heating 877-339-8124 www.davisac.com ALTERATIONS & TAILORING LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS 281-242-3193 www.lizstailor.com 3626 Highway 6 South (In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center) Sugar Land, TX 77478 Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes. We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern. For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor.com or email us at liz@ lizstailor.com.

AUTO REPAIR / MAINTENANCE Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol.

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com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

Colony One Auto Center P - 281-980-4440 F - 281-261-0048 www.colonyoneauto.com Are you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a family-owned and operated business, having serviced more than 233,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating. Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony One Auto Center has a complete state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477.

First Tire & Automotive 281-313-2886 www.firsttireandauto.com Craig Popp, owner, 3 Sugar Land Locations.

960 Eldridge, 281-313-2886 & 2303 Williams Trace Blvd.

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281-343-5666 (Greatwood), Diagnostic testing and evaluation, Manufacturer’s routine recommended maintenance, domestic and foreign vehicle repairs, AAA approved, ASE certified. Ask about our Fleet Service!

ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Asian Chamber of Commerce 713-782-7222 www.asianchamber-hou.org The Asian Chamber of Commerce is a business-oriented chamber focused on economic development. Founded in 1990, we represent all countries and cultures of Asia and help facilitate trade between Houston and Asian businesses, and promote valuable connections throughout the city. A diverse and friendly group, we’re open to everyone and Asian heritage or business is not required. With over 25 events per year, the ACC encourages new membership and participation at all levels.

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COUNTRY CLUBS & GOLF COURSES Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre 281-403-5900 (General) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com The Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre offers 36 holes of championship golf, full practice facilities and gorgeous event venues.

After your round, stop by the Bluebonnet Grille for a cold drink and a satisfying meal.

The City Centre is perfect for your special event. We host golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, fundraising galas and so much more. All with beautiful views of our award winning golf courses. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com. Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459.

DIALYSIS Diamond Dialysis 832-987-1353 www.diamonddialysisone.com 5603 Hwy 6 Missouri City 832-987-1793 3623 Main Street, Suite 100, Stafford “The Crown Jewel of Dialysis” Two convenient locations to serve you.

Stafford Dialysis 281-568-9911 www.StaffordDialysis.com 12220 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477 Quality Care for A Quality Life. Stafford Dialysis promotes the highest quality care and treatment for patients with chronic renal disease. State of the Art technology and certified professionals provide patients the highest ethical standards and education related to kidney failure. Certified through Private Insurance, Medicare and the Texas Department of Health, you can trust your care to Stafford Dialysis.

INSURANCE AGENCIES Goosehead Insurance 281-643-0996 www.gooseheadinsurance.com/ andrew-haley-insurance “Goosehead Insurance brings years of experience and expertise in serving your Auto, Home, Life & Commercial Insurance needs. As your Risk Management Advisor,

Andrew Haley understands the value of safeguarding what matters most to you and will work on your behalf to bring you the best insurance options based on your individual needs. You will be met with unmatched customer service, integrity and expediency.”

Insurance Solutions of Texas 281-565-2222 • 281-341-5060 www.insurancesolutionsoftexas.com Jay Harris, Auto, Home, Business, Flood Insurance. 14140 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. 281-5652222, Fax 281-565-3333. 2515 Ave. H, Rosenberg, TX 77471. 281-341-5060, Fax 281-341-5558.

Tracy Walker Agent, ChFC, CLU, CPCU, CASL 281-265-0711 www.agentwalker.com Tracy Walker’s agency is based on integrity and excellence. We have an amazing team with over 70 years combined experience.

We care enough to really listen to customize your insurance portfolio and educate you on how to protect your family and assets. State Farm is #1 in auto, fire and individual life insurance. We are an agency that likes to know your name so stop on by, call 281-2650711 or email - tracy@agentwalker.com. Like a great Neighbor, we are here for you! 15510 Lexington.

JEWELERS Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:006:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

MAGAZINE Fort Bend Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com Fort Bend’s ONLY business publication.

Reaching over 10,000 businesses monthly.

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MILITARY RECRUITMENT ROBIN T. SMITH, TSgt, USAF 1-800-423-USAF O: 281-495-8690 • C: 281-804-8543 robin.smith.7@us.af.mil AIRFORCE.COM Air Force Recruiter, EA Accessions 12881 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77077

NEWSPAPER Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER newspaper.

NETWORKING Fort Bend Chapter - BNI Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every Thursday morning at 7 am at Sweetwater Country Club. Membership is limited to one professional per category.

However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect with a great group of people and grow their business!

For information on how to come visit, please email jeanne@jeannegregory.com.

OPEN MRI Upright MRI of Sugar Land 281-494-0505 www.mri911.com CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Upright MRI is the only True OPEN MRI in Sugar Land. We scan patients standing, sitting, or lying down. For the first time, patients can be scanned in weightbearing postures and in their position of pain.

It is ideal for patients who have difficulty lying down due to respiratory or cardiac problems.

Mention this ad and receive $25 off your first scan. 2655 Cordes Drive #150, Sugar Land, 77479. Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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6026 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459.

Comprehensive Vision Exams from infants to seniors. Medical management of Eye Infections and disease.

Large selection eyeglass frames and contact lenses. Most medical and vision insurances accepted.

OPTICAL SERVICES MODERN OPTICAL 281-494-3300 www.modernopticals.com 12802 Murphy Rd, Stafford, Tx. 77477 1 DAY SERVICE on all prescription lenses at very reasonable price.All designer frame available, We do frame repairing. 30 years experience in optical. Bring your prescription and save money

PHARMACIES Ed’s Pharmacy 281-499-4555 Ed Sziy, 3740 Cartwright, Missouri City, TX 77459, Fax: 281-499-7088.

PHYSICIANS The Immunization Clinic Be wise, test and, immunize 281-313-7468 office 281-313-7470 fax www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com 3727 Greenbriar Dr. #403 Stafford, TX 77477 CDC certified Yellow fever provider of domestic and travel vaccines, Flu vaccines, TB skin tests, Drug testing and titer testing for adults and children for college, work, travel, immigration, pre-employment and postaccident testing. Open for appts M-F and 2 Saturdays a month.You can come to our site continued, on page 24

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PREGNANCY RESOURCES Pregnancy Resource Medical Center of Fort Bend County 281-232-2375 www.prmcfortbend.org The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center is a nonprofit that helps women by offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, peer consultations, classes and parenting resources.

We are looking for volunteers, financial partners and church liaisons to help us reach our community. You can share the joy of helping hurt hearts and saving lives. We are located at 2918 Avenue I Rosenberg, TX 77471.

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Tom Wilcox, 4855 Riverstone Blvd, Missouri City, Texas 77459, Fax: 281-499-8704, Luxurious waterside living in Fort Bend from $200s to the many millions.

Jeanne Gregory, CRS, GRI 713-854-0923 www.jeannegregory.com Jeanne@jeannegregory.com 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, Remax Southwest. Residential real estate sales & corporate locations.

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VIDEO SERVICES

Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kolbe.curtice@colliers.com Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 30 years experience in Fort Bend.

Star Digital Studios • 281-690-4280 www.starvideoproductions.com A full service video production studio providing all phases of video production including professional writing, videography, editing, DVD duplication, distribution; also video deposition services to the legal community. For video needed for a TV commercial, website posting, employee training, promotional DVDs, special presentations, coverage of live events/ trade shows, or corporate videos, give us a call. If you are interested in something you do not see on our website, let us know and we’re ready to accommodate your needs!

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old, are globally connected and have more access to information. They have optimism at their core and love civic duty.

“This generation appreciates time paid off so they have time to volunteer,” he said.

Generation Z or nicknamed “digital natives” are those children born to Generation X. They have seen uncertainty but they are willing to be independent and take chances and explore. They were born in 1996 and beyond. “This is a generation of experiences. It is interesting where their focus is,” said Dobert.

For employers, finding that next generation of workers can prove difficult, said Stewart Jacobson, founder, and president of Dearborn & Creggs Investments, who was one of three business people on stage representing the baby boomers, Generation X, and the Millennials. He presented the baby boomer mindset.

Jacobson founded the company 30 years ago and can easily find clients that he wants to do a good job for.

“It’s hard to find people to join me on this journey, I need to bring young people who understand,” he said.

So he found the old-fashioned referral network is best. That’s how he found one of his star financial counselors, Jesse Carrillo, an accomplished educator from El Paso.

Since the investment firm targets those in the education field and public servants, Carrillo said he thought it was a perfect fit.

“The millennial mindset is always thinking of greener pastures. But Stuart asked me to participate in the leadership team,” said Carrillo.

Bringing everyone to the table is a way to excel, said Carrillo. “Throw them some responsibility. Give them an opportunity to shine. You might be surprised.”

For Nona Austin-King of Himalayan Drug Company, from Generation X, she cautions against stereotypes and noted that she takes an individual approach and a collaborative style with her team.

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leverage others strengths,” she said.

Austin-King also ensures getting the right fit with new hires because of a cross-section of staff interview the clients.

Brooke Pankey, the millennial, joined HCCS as an intern and stayed with the construction software company, which is known as the Google workplace of Sugar Land because of its relaxed and innovative work atmosphere that encourages creativity.

“You can bring your dogs, your kids. You can work from home. He wanted them to feel at home so they can sty and get the best work done,” she said. They recently had a Shark Tank style session with employees pitching ideas to the company.

“The CEO is going to execute them all!” she said.

Austin-King said she looks at what her employees need.

“Training, mentoring, job-coaching? How do I help them grow? If they want to be vice president of marketing someday I’m OK with that and put my personal bias away. When I see people grow, that doesn’t take away from me, that shows me I’m doing something right. My higher power is to grow people.”

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he following members have recognized the importance of being a part of a five-star accredited chamber that connects, provides opportunities and solutions. In a national study, membership in a local chamber boosts the member’s image among consumers and results in positive perceptions in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness and reputation, and likelihood of future patronage.

Chick-Fil-A Sienna Crossing

Tony Levine, Owner/Operator 9130 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459 (832) 632-8800 www.chickfilasiennacrossing. squarespace.com

Code Ninjas

Kalika Sinha, Owner 18318 University Blvd., Ste. 100 Sugar Land, TX 77479 (314) 498-3199 www. codeninjas.com

Hello Beautiful Blow Dry & Make Up Bar

Mimi Zaybak, Owner 3711 Raoul Wallenberg Ln., Ste. 300 Missouri City, TX 77459 (832) 987-1375 www. hellobeautifulblowdrybar.com

Imperial Lofts

Bethany Holub, Events Coordinator 2 Stadium Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77498 (281) 201-0010 www. imperiallofts.com

Kevin Riles Real Estate

Louisiana Fried Chicken

Gulam Sahriar, Owner 7119 FM 1464 Rd., Ste 360 Richmond, TX 77407 (346) 309-2768 www. louisianafamousfriedchicken.net

Stacey Hogue, Consultant/Owner 10330 Highway 6, Ste.D #125 Missouri City, TX 77459 (713) 730-9581 www. stepupconsultingtx.com

LD Systems

Vend Sugar Land LLC

Angela Chromiak, Director of Business Development 407 Garden Oaks Blvd.

Houston, TX 77018 (713) 695-9400 www. ldsystems.com

Legacy Fitness

Jan-Michael Jenkins, Founder & Coach 7002 Riverbrook Dr. #200 Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 224-0013 www. LegacyFitness1.com

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StepUp Consulting

Kevin Riles, Owner/Broker 14090 Southwest Fwy., Ste. 300 Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281) 403-3700 www. e-upscaleproperties.com

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Alfred Marcos, Owner 4822 Riverstone Crossing Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 (832) 573-0006 www. vendsugarland.com

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To Schedule Your Business Ribbon Cutting Call Stacy Bynes for more information at 281-566-2154 or email Stacy@fortbendcc.org

Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Land/Fluor Central 16740 Creek Bend Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281) 494-0556 www. marriott.com/houcf

University of Houston Sugar Land College of Technology Building Ground Breaking 14000 University Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479 (832) 842 2900 www. uh.edu/technology

Clayton Nash Real Estate 14100 SW Fwy., Ste. 450 Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281) 750-9484 www. tx.claytonnash.com

Imperial Lofts 2 Stadium Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77498 (281) 201-0010 www. imperiallofts.com

River Pointe Church Missouri City Ground Breaking 7042 Knights Court Missouri City, TX 77459 (281) 277-6767 www. riverpointe.org

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The Advocate for Business Excellence in Fort Bend County

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Harvest Natural Market Jason Ergen, (281) 665-4882 Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Land/Fluor Central Andy Harris, (281) 494-0555 B’s Wine Bar Bonita Billings, (541) 946-3227

Insurance Solutions of Texas Jay Harris, (281) 565-2222

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Smart Financial Credit Union Tiffany Halfon, (713) 407-1923 Cindy Shelton, CPA, PLLC Cindy Shelton, (281) 313-2300

Teacake Factory Sumana Nutalapati, (281) 565-0966

UT Physicians Jennifer Seay, (713) 486-1200

ACE SL, LLC Gary Becker, (713) 337-5660 First Choice Emergency Room - Sienna Plantation Francisco Cabello, (281) 778-8240 TC Global Commercial Real Estate Taro Chellaram, CCIM, (281) 265-4269 Eduthings Sammy Larbi, (888) 628-3795 Svane Capital Benjamin Swan, (832) 779-7691

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Broadstone New Territory Norma Butcher, (281) 340-5555

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Sweetpea Smiles Practice Solutions LLC Khori Hunter, (281) 566-2587

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Fast Park & Relax at IAH Sharon Dissinger, (281) 446-8636

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC Dustin Fessler, (281) 207-7697

Newland Real Estate Group, LLC Alan F. Bauer, (713) 575-9000 First Continental Life Dental Dawn McInvale, (281) 313-7170

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Silverado Memory Care Le Riggs, (281) 277-1221

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Alamo Stone Company Tom Molloy, (281) 240-4600

Sara Appliance & Electronics Mehul Parikh, (281) 277-1522

Millis Development & Construction, LLC. Jason Millis, (281) 240-6066

9 YEARS

Leonetti Graphics Paul Price, (281) 499-4959

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Certified Landscape & Maintenance, LP Mark Fertitta, (281) 561-6757

The Marquis at Sugar Land Jessica Medrano, (281) 265-3200

Michael Rose, CPA, P.C. Michael Rose, (281) 403-073

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Money Management International David Juengel, (713) 394-340

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Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. Daniel Wong, Ph.D (713) 722-7064 Sugar Creek Baptist Church Mark Hartman, (281) 242-2858 Southwest Storage Jamie Jones, (281) 494-7867

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Doug Turner Plumbing Co., Inc. Douglas Turner, (281) 980-9300

27 YEARS Republic Services Davy Daniel, (713) 726-7510

SiEnergy Daniel Pope, (512) 261-4152

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Fort Bend History Association Daniela Abrego, (281) 342- 1256

PGAL Paul Bonnette, (713) 622-1444

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Avenues to Grow Your Business Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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CYP Avenida Brazil Steakhouse 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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The State of Higher Education Sweetwater Country Club 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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2018 Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference Safari Texas Ranch 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Exchange Club of Fort Bend Beresford Clarke, (281) 575-1145

Fort Bend Dental Associates Angela Zamora, PA (281) 499-3541

21 YEARS Katy ISD Dr. Lance Hindt, (281) 396-6000

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Geotest Engineering, Inc. Mohan Ballagere, (713) 266-0588

Pamela Printing Company Ann Smith, (281) 240-1313

Brooks & Sparks, Inc. Frank Brooks, (281) 578-9595

K2 Realty, Inc. Melvin Knesek, (281) 491-5880 Scanlin Sign Service, Inc. Ed Scanlin, (281) 561-9924

23 YEARS First Colony Mall Dennis Dowell, (281) 809-4331

38 YEARS United Equities Buster Freedman, (713) 772-6262

24 YEARS Child Advocates of Fort Bend Jane ODell, (281) 344-5101

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Fort Bend County Fair Association Susan Sillavan, (281) 342- 6171

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To receive Fort Bend Chamber text message updates and reminders for Network Nites, ribbon cuttings and other events.

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This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for April 2018. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. These names are catagorized by zip code & color cordinated to represent each zip code's area on the map shown above.

77469 77417

GARZA MARICRUZ MC MICROBLADING AND PERMANENT MAKEUP 9410 COVEY LN 77417

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FORT BEND HELPING HEROES CHARITY FORT BEND HELPING HEROES CHARITY 3322 NEEDVILLE AVE 77461 WOLFF KEVIN M WOLFF ENGINEERING 8823 WILLIAMS SCHOOL RD 77461

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