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We Sincerely Appreciate LIFETIME Members
Marilyn Abercrombie
Brian Arceneaux
Wendy Bolz
Congressman Kevin Brady
B. ‘Chic’ Chicoine
Janis Cornmesser
Linda Curington
Donna Daniels
Beverly Denver
Loretta DuBose
Rob Eissler
Carol Gooch
Daryl W. Houck
Karen L. Hoylman
Mike Karlins
Maxine Mueller
Frank Robinson
Ray Sanders
Dr. Ann Snyder
Doug Stuart
David Vogt
Sandra Vogt
Nancy Wallace
Denise Wranischar
MAY 2023
WED, MAY 3 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Business After Hours
LOCATION: Silver Rock Productions
701 Sawdust Road, Suite 2
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Registration Required. No Walk-Ins.
TUE, MAY 23 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Meet The New Members
LOCATION: Black Walnut Cafe
9000 New Trails Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77388
Registration Required. No Walk-Ins.
THU, MAY 25 6:30 AM-8:00 AM
YPN Sip & Socialize
LOCATION: TBD woodlandschamber.org/calendar
Fees/Admission: Each participant is responsible for their own drinks and food.
WED, MAY 17 7:01 AM-9:30 AM
Breakfast Connections
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel
19333 David Memorial Drive
Shenandoah, TX 77385
Reservations Required. Additional $5 for on-site registration.
Chamber Team Meetings
Open to all members. Contact staff member to confirm meeting location.
MAY 3 3:00pm CHAMBER C.A.R.E.S. COMMITTEE
MAY 11 10:30am CHAIRMAN’S BALL COMMITTEE
MAY 11 3:00pm BUSINESS SUMMIT TEAM
MAY 17 1:00pm DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COUNCIL
MAY 19 8:00am BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL woodlandschamber.org/teams
25230 Borough Park Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380 seychellesmedspa.com
46-7464 waveswoodlands.com
25230 Borough Park Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380
RIBBON CUTTINGS Recently joined the Chamber and looking for added exposure and visibility? Ribbon cuttings are normally scheduled on Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Based on your level of membership, you can schedule a ribbon cutting at your place of business within a 12-mile radius or at The Chamber office. A photo of the event will be posted across The Chamber’s social media channels as well as published in our Business Today monthly magazine. Email Becky Rossi, Membership Assistant, at becky.rossi@woodlandschamber.org to coordinate your ribbon cutting, grand opening, or open house.
Professional
APEX EXECUTIVE SUITES
Ms. Deonna Maxwell (936) 539-4881 apexexecutivesuites.com
1135 Grand Central Parkway Suite 250 Conroe, TX 77304
We value personal relationships based on a deep understanding of your unique financial needs. We use a solutions - based approach tailored to your individual goals. We work closely with you and your CPA, attorney, and other professionals to determine the most appropriate financial strategy for your family. Please contact me to get started.
TRANSWESTERN 21 WATERWAY
Mr. Mike Boudousquie (832) 408-4035 21 Waterway Ave The Woodlands, TX 77380 transwestern.net
The privately held Transwestern companies have been delivering a higher level of personalized service and innovative real estate solutions since 1978. An integrated approach formed from fresh ideas drives value for clients across commercial real estate services, development, investment management and opportunistic programs for high-net-worth investors.
TRANSWESTERN 24 WATERWAY
Mr. Mike Boudousquie (832) 408-4035 24 Waterway Ave The Woodlands, TX 77381 transwestern.net
The privately held Transwestern companies have been delivering a higher level of personalized service and innovative real estate solutions since 1978. An integrated approach formed from fresh ideas drives value for clients across commercial real estate services, development, investment management and opportunistic programs for high-net-worth investors.
TRANSWESTERN WOODLOCH
Mr. Mike Boudousquie (832) 408-4035 21 Waterway Ave The Woodlands, TX 77380 transwestern.net
The privately held Transwestern companies have been delivering a higher level of personalized service and innovative real estate solutions since 1978. An integrated approach formed from fresh ideas drives value for clients across commercial real estate services, development, investment management and opportunistic programs for high-net-worth investors.
Community
BRIGHTSIDE BRACES
Mr. Anthony Branch (832) 838-9467 Brightsidebraces.com
3921 Woodson’s Reserve Parkway, Suite 900 Spring, TX 77386
Brightside Braces is here to make your smile shine! We straighten smiles, but you’re more than just another face—you’re a member of our family. You’ll get open, honest care with the latest technology to make your treatment quicker and more comfortable.
ELLIE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE WOODLANDS
Ms. Katariina Fagering (832) 346-8082 elliementalhealth.com/locations/the-woodlands-tx
128 Vision Park Blvd., Suite 230 Shenandoah, TX 77384
We provide individual and couples counseling, child, teen and family therapy, medication management, psychological testing and evaluation, ARMHS & CTSS, embedded programming & organizational mental health support, and additional customized services both in-office and online. You can be authentic in our comfy, judgment-free zone & get the compassionate care you deserve.
Sponsored by Dr. Dawn Schwab; Spinal Care Chiropractic
ONCKEN INSURANCE AGENCY
Mr. Robert Oncken (281) 256-8310 onckeninsurance.com
14007 Telge Road Cypress, TX 77429
Oncken Insurance Agency is an Independent Insurance Agency. We specialize in Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance and Annuities. Let us take the frustration out of your insurance buying process. Our experienced local insurance agents shop dozens of insurance companies so you don’t have to. We help you keep the coverage you need while keeping costs as low as possible
Sponsored by Trey McWilliams; The Fitzpatrick Group
WEMED CLINICS
Ms. Marie Fruchtnicht (832) 838-4444 wemedclinics.com
2400 FM 1488, Suite 300 The Woodlands, TX 77384
At weMED Health, we are committed to providing modern healthcare that bridges the gap between Eastern and Western medicine. We focus on the 5 Pillars of Health, in which acupuncture supports; detox, improving nutrition, fitness, balancing hormones and boosting brain health. By combining Western with Eastern medicine we have been able to reverse many chronic health conditions.
Villasport Athletic Club And Spa
Ms. Gretchen Huffaker (832) 585-0822 villasport.com
4141 Technology Forest Blvd. The Woodlands, TX 77381
VillaSport is The Woodlands’ premier destination for fitness, family and community, where quality and luxury combine to create a one-ofa-kind experience for every member of your family. Tasteful architectural features, unmatched attention to detail & extraordinary service make VillaSport unique. We are much more than a fitness club with a complete kids club, spa, indoor & outdoor pools and more!
Business
2AT LOGISTICS, LLC
Ms. Heather Heflin (281) 404-3440 2atlogistics.com
24900 Pitkin Road, Suite 300 Spring, TX 77386
To A Tee (definition) perfectly or completely; exactly. Logistics, transportation, and warehousing is our specialty with more than 4 decades of experience, service and knowhow in this industry. Whatever your logistics needs, we are ready to help; ground transport, air transport, warehousing & packaging, ocean freight and more.
3 STEP SITES
Mr. Yousif El-Samman (936) 689-1206 3stepsites.com
1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 4000 The Woodlands, TX 77380
We Take Care Of Your Website, So You Can Take Care Of Your Business! We will build your website in three simple steps while you sit back and relax. Give us your imagination and we will make it into a reality. We have been providing website designing and development services for more than ten years. We offer low monthly website maintenance and support plans. Get started now!
360 PAINTING
Mr. Eric Smith (909) 379-9792 360painting.com
Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas
At 360° Painting, we pride ourselves on the professional results we deliver. No matter the project, our premium materials and proven painting methods ensure picture-perfect results. How do we do it? Our secret comes down to three crucial elements: premium paints, a professional painting process, and a customer-first approach to painting services.
AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL PLUMBERS
Ms. Alexa Ramey (832) 748-0612 americanresidentialplumbers.com
Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas
Minority-owned, woman-owned plumbing company offering affordable services of incomparable quality. We take pride in providing the most trustworthy & professional plumbing services in the area. Our attention to detail simply doesn’t exist elsewhere. From clogs & stoppages to maintenance & upgrades, we offer an entire suite of services for our customers that’s backed by 30 years of proud experience.
ARCH-CON CORPORATION
Mr. Michael Vaughn (713) 533-1900 arch-con.com
190 TC Jester Boulevard. Suite 200 Houston, TX 77007
We are a national commercial general contractor founded in 2000. Our award-winning team simplifies the construction process using the latest cost-efficient technologies to stay on the cutting edge of the industry. With experts in the construction of office, industrial, cold storage, retail, hospitality, corporate interiors, healthcare, multifamily & community developments, we make it easy.
Sponsored by Jim Carman; The Howard Hughes Corporation
Be Local The Woodlands
Ms. Janet Amador (281) 748-1800 belocal.com
Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas
A local publication about The Woodlands and all it has to offer. Be Local’s purpose is to help new residents find the best of the best of The Woodlands right away.
Berkeley Services
Mr. Brian Lee (281) 367-0276 berkeleyservices.net
11276 Cox Road Conroe, TX 77385
Berkeley Services has been a grounds management contractor providing comprehensive landscape care, parking lot maintenance, and pressure washing for commercial properties throughout Houston, Texas since 1975. With a wide array of solutions executives utilize Berkeley Services for construction, exterior cleaning & maintenance, concrete repair, landscaping, and pest control!
Sponsored by Jim Carman; The Howard Hughes Corporation
Capital Farm Credit
Mr. Andy Frazier (936) 494-1600 capitalfarmcredit.com
1801 West White Oak Terrace Conroe, TX 77304
Capital Farm Credit is a member-owned lending cooperative specializing in loans for farms, ranches, recreational property, rural homes, livestock, agribusiness, farm equipment, agriculture production and operating capital. We are the largest agricultural lending cooperative in Texas. We have served farmers, ranchers, and rural communities for more than 100 years.
Chelsey Martin Photography
Ms. Chelsey Martin (713) 628-5720 chelseymartinphotography.com
18704 Centro Main Street, Suite A Shenandoah, TX 77385
Chelsey Martin Photography is a luxury newborn, family, maternity and baby photographer who serves The Woodlands, Houston, Conroe and surrounding areas. She offers a full-service, luxury and stress-free photography experience designed to capture the sweet season of life your family is in, from the excitement of expecting, to newborn bliss, all the way through milestone celebrations and beyond.
COSTELLO ENGINEERING & SURVEYING
Ms. Samantha Vacanti (713) 783-7788 costelloinc.com
2107 CityWest Boulevard 3rd Floor Houston, TX 77042
At Costello Inc., we are proud to be recognized as a preeminent full-service civil engineering and surveying firm. Our accomplishments are derived from years consistent and excellent service, combined with a practical and proven approach that fuels our clients’ success. In fact, we’ve been serving communities and agencies throughout Texas for 30 years.
Sponsored by Jim Carman; Howard Hughes Corporation
DBR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
Mr. Brian Jenkins (713) 914-088 dbrinc.com
9990 Richmond Ave., South Building, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77042
DBR has built a reputation as a premier MEP engineering firm in Texas and we are proud of our impact on the communities we serve. With open minds and incredible service, our teams are creating healthy and comfortable environments that will stand the test of time.
Sponsored by Jim Carman; Howard Hughes Corporation
FACES OF DREAMS
Ms. Kayy Parks (713) 569-6198 Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas
Your mobile beauty bar . . . We come to you for teeth whitening, lip filling, eyelash extensions and more.
Sponsored by Temidayo Olanipekun; Temi Scholars
GABRIELA CARUGNO, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Ms. Gabriela Carugno (281) 881-4624 2 Greenway Plaza, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77046 coldwellbankerhomes.com/tx/houston/agent/maria-gabriela-carugno/aid_219439/
I am passionate about helping people to own their own home, the American dream! I assist my clients in finding a mortgage, insurance and to negotiate the best terms and conditions of the contract. My goal in life is to help others in any way I can. Originally from Argentina, I find fulfillment in being of service to others and making them feel content when they are with me.
HIGH CALIBER PERFORMANCE, LLC
Dr. Brittany Newsham (281) 744-4247 Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas highcaliberperformance.com
High Caliber Performance is a mobile veterinary service that provides tailored in-home or on location care to your pets. We strive to provide a mix of traditional and non traditional services such as acupuncture, chiropractic, laser as well as vaccines, medical evaluations, and performance animal care. We see all pets from dogs and cats to horses and some livestock!
HOAR CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Brian Cook (713) 244-2200 hoar.com
10370 Richmond Ave., Suite 700 Houston, TX 77042
Since 1940, Hoar Construction has been building quality projects for our clients. Thoughtful planning, practical processes, and a commitment to safety make us trusted partners. Let us guide you through the often fractured development experience to deliver more certainty, more value, and a construction project that meets your goals.
Sponsored by Jim Carman; The Howards Hughes Corporation
HOPE BEYOND BRIDGES
Mr. David Droll (713) 202-5473 hopebeyondbridges.org
4008 Louetta Road, Suite 145 Spring, TX 77388
We serve the homeless right where they are, under the bridges around Houston. Every Saturday our volunteers & community partners provide basic necessities to the homeless we meet; giving them a hearty meal, clothing & hygiene kits. We don’t just feed their basic physical needs, we feed their spirit. Through shared prayers & conversation we build trust & relationships one meal & one prayer at time.
JUICE PLUS
Mr. James (Buddy) Smith (713) 582-5572 Serving Harris & Montgomery Counties jsmith.juiceplus.com/us/en
We’ve got you! Juice Plus+ Essentials give you nutrition from 30 different fruits, vegetables and berries every day. Our best-selling capsules are bursting with powerful plant powders that have helped make healthy living easier for millions of customers over the last 30 years. Doctors and researchers trust the science — our community of athletes, families and more love the results. Start today!
KIRKSEY ARCHITECTURE
Mr. Paul Newsoroff (713) 426-7444 kirksey.com
6909 Portwest Drive Houston, TX 77024
A full-service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design. As architects, designers & planners, we believe it is our responsibility to design high-performing, healthy buildings that positively impact the people, environment & communities they serve. Founded in 1971, we evolved into a diverse organization of ten specialized practice groups each focusing on a particular business segment.
Sponsored by Jim Carman; Howard Hughes Corporation
LJA ENGINEERING, INC.
Ms. Bonnie Davies (713) 953-5200 lja.com
3600 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 600 Houston, TX 77042
An employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm. We are organized around eight comprehensive sectors: Public Works, Transportation, Central Texas Infrastructure, Land Development, Energy, Environmental, Surveying & Rail. We offer 300+ diverse services, building projects with civil, structural, electrical engineers, hydrologists, GIS designers, surveyors & more.
Sponsored by Jim Carman; Howard Hughes Corporation
NETBLAZE
Ms. Ashley Ramirez (312) 588-3718 605 N. Michigan Chicago, IL 60611 netblaze.com/texas
Let us boost your visibility in Google, handle all your Social Media, increase your Search Engine Rankings, and quickly increase your positive reviews online. We will generate all your social media marketing posts, get your website’s SEO done by experts, enhance your customer communication and more. Try our FREE 14-day trial with no contacts or obligations and let us earn your trust.
Sponsored by Margie Taylor; Taylorized PR
OPUS VISUAL LLC
Mr. Oguz Ormanci (405) 933-8349 Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas opusvisual.com
We create high-quality renderings.Provide visualization services in multiple verticals. Transform employee and student training with our Virtual Reality and Metaverse applications. The services we provide: 3d Animations, Renderings, 3d Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR). Unreal Engine applications and Web Applications.
Sponsored by David Dewhurst; Prosperity Living
QUIARI
Mr. Don Pittman (936) 900-4778 Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas healthy-lifestyle.quiari.com
Rediscover your youth with the hottest breakthrough nutritional products, with world’s new #1 superfruit, Maqui (30x stronger than all known antioxidants combined) and our proprietary, super-concentrated MaquiX® (10x stronger than Magui). Scientifically formulated to help Lose Weight, Increase Energy, Look & Feel Younger & Supports Anti-Aging! Now a world leader (in over in 120 Countries).
READY PAYDAY LOANS
Mr. Neil Uttamsingh (647) 293-8611 Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas readypaydayloans.com
Ready Payday Loans is a FREE loan connection service. We help you find the best loans for you. Get money when you need it the most! We help our customers get through difficult situations. We do not charge our customers anything. Our website and our service to you is absolutely FREE. We do however, charge our lending partners a small commission fee if your loan request is successful.
Rockport Investment Partners Llc
Mr. Jose Fujigaki (281) 216-4739 2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 200 Spring, TX 77380 wrksolutions.com
Rockport Investment Partners is a management consulting firm that seamlessly integrates valuation, merger and acquisition assistance, and business advisory services. We support corporate management, asset managers, investors, private companies and business owners with clear, meaningful, and independent financial analysis. We are strong and effective advocates for buyers and sellers of private companies.
SENIOR TRADE SHOWS
Ms. Esther Iwunze (2855) 238-7274 seniortradeshows.com 2734 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 404 Pearland, TX 77584
We are the premier, fastest growing lifestyle, educational and entertainment expo for the 55+ aging adult community. We exist to connect Seniors to resources to help them make informed decisions. We hold in-person informational events and host an online community connecting businesses, organizations, and community resources to the Senior population.
SIMMONS BANK FM 1488
Mrs. Moira Romero (713) 520-2105 6910 FM 1488, Suite 1 Magnolia, TX 77354 simmonsbank.com
Earning trust. Creating value. Building relationships. We were founded as a community bank. More than 100 years later, we still act like one. For over a century, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be.
SKINNY CIRCLE MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mr. Evarist Akujobi (214) 293-0690 Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas skinnycircle.com
We are a full-service marketing and management company, led by strength and conditioning coach Evarist Akujobi. Skinny Circle utilizes Akujobi’s decades-long experience coaching elite athletes — athletes like pros Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, DJ Augustin, and Mo Speights — to connect clients with opportunities that can build and support a long-lasting career.
Sponsored by Rachel Richmond; Rachel Richmond Business Consulting
T-MOBILE FOR BUSINESS
Mr. Chris Merrbach (281) 467-1330 t-mobile.com/business
4126 Southwest Freeway, Suite 1400 Houston, TX 77027
The Most Advanced and Largest 5G Network with extended range (low-band) 5G that covers 270 million people over 1.4 million square miles. Explore deals and solutions to help your business grow. Connect and collaborate from almost anywhere with innovative solutions. Access connectivity solutions to help you serve the public in a more effective, streamlined manner.
