November 2022 Business Today

START PLANNING YOUR 2022 HOLIDAY SHOPPING. WITH THE HOLIDAY SEASON BEING AT OUR DOORSTEPS, WE KNOW IT’S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE SHOPPING RUSH BEGINS. THE CHAMBER WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE THIS HOLIDAY

For a second year in a row, The Woodlands was named the number #1 community to live in by Niche magazine, but it didn’t happen that way overnight. With precise master planning by George Mitchell and his team we are extremely blessed to be able to live work, play and shop in less than a 5-mile radius. Shopping locally helps our community and the surrounding communities of Shenandoah and Oak Ridge North to thrive and grow.

6 REASONS WHY SHOPPING LOCALLY IS IMPORTANT:

Shopping locally means helping The Woodlands Area flourish economically.

It allows for great customer service when you shop with your neighbors.

Shopping locally means that we support our local farmers and artisans in their effort to provide fresh and healthier foods and products.

Many creatives are given the opportunity to grow due to the exposure given to them by members of their community.

Shopping locally means that our community can continue its efforts to improve the amenities and offerings that will help it to remain number one.

Shopping locally means access to unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.

Spectacular Shopping Destinations Right At Our Doorsteps.

Market Street provides an award-winning shopping experience. Shop, enjoy the holiday festivities and dine with your family all in one place.

The Woodlands Mall provides the variety you need to find a gift for everyone in your family. The mall is home to over 100 stores and many eateries where you can refuel before continuing your shopping expedition.

Enjoy a Saturday of shopping with local farmers and talented artisans at The Woodlands Farmer’s Market Located at the Grogan’s Mill Village Center your goals of eating locally grown food is made possible here.

The Creekside

Park

Village Center is a walkable retail epicenter located in Creekside. It is a perfect destination for family friendly holiday shopping outings.

Less than a mile outside of The Woodlands, the cities of Shenandoah and Oak Ridge North also offer a top-notch shopping experience. Shenandoah is home to the Portofino Shopping Center and The City of Oak Ridge North provides access to shopping at The Wood Ridge Shopping Center.

It is vital that we join hands, with a conscious effort of keeping the community flourishing. We can begin to reverse the effects of the pandemic by making the The Woodlands and the surrounding areas a shopping destination for all.

Our

CHAIRMAN

Jim Carman, The Howard Hughes Corporation VICE CHAIRMAN

Brian Albert, The Strong Firm P.C. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Julie H. Ambler, The Woodlands Christian Academy CHAIRMAN’S APPOINTEE

Dr. Ann Snyder, Board of Director – The Woodlands Township TREASURER

Angela Strong, A Strong CPA, LLC

• Ann Wolford, The Wolford Group

• Rip Reynolds, Regency Centers

• Stephen Wright, Wright Business Technologies, Inc.

• Barry D. Blanton, Blanton Advisors, LLC

• Carolyn Gray, Zircon Consulting

• Fred Domenick, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

• Ted Harris, The Woodlands Mall

• Rachel Richmond, Richmond Business Consulting

• Jim Crowder, Enterprise Holdings

• Nicole Preston, Community Impact Newspaper

• Angela Storseth – Cooper, The US Oncology Network / McKesson

• Gil Staley, The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

• Jocelyn Durfield, The Signorelli Company

• Stuart Barrett, Entergy Texas, Inc. –Lake Front North

• Justin Kendrick, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

• Dr. Curtis Null, Conroe I.S.D.

• Courtney Schweitzer, The Kimball Group Insurance

• Kristen Shults, Western Midstream

• Ketrese White, Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands

board of directors came together for a photo after our September 2022 Board Meeting. Members of our Board includes:

Senior Care Authority of Southeast Texas is Spotlight Sponsor for Breakfast Connections

The Chamber’s September Breakfast Connections brought together over 80 members and guests. The theme was Football and members shared their favorite football teams. Some members went all out dressing in their favorite team attire and incorporated some very clever skits into their commercials. Our September Spotlight Sponsor was Senior Care Authority of Southeast Texas.

Senior Care Authority of Southeast Texas is your premier source for anything related to senior living. With so many long-term care communities in our area, narrowing down the options and picking the right one can be daunting. Fortunately, you do not have to do this on your own. Senior Care Authority reduces stress and helps you make the best choice.

Their “no-cost” professional placement services use proven steps to find the most suitable care plan. They conduct an in-depth discovery session to find the best options based on the care needed, safety, location, activities, and budget. They know the communities in our area and can tell you which ones are the best. They provide you with the latest state inspection reports along with details of any formal complaints, violations, or fines.

Next, their ElderCare Consulting services answer any questions related to long-term care. How to setup a “stayat-home” plan, they perform “peace of mind visits” to a loved one when you are away and offer sensitive and experienced advocacy. There may be questions about Medicaid or VA benefits along with navigating the complex medical and long-term care insurance systems.

Also, their nationally recognized “Beyond Driving with Dignity” program is available for anyone dealing with the sensitive issues of safe senior driving. This program provides practical solutions to older drivers and is dedicated to improving the mortality rate of older drivers with transportation options to maintain their independence.

Finally, their EASE (Employee Assistance Solutions for Eldercare) service is available as an extension of any employer’s benefits. This no-cost to the employer provision, delivers all Senior Care Authority services and helps your employees reduce the time spent away from work, improves safety and focus at work, and improves overall health by reducing stress and anxiety.

Their consultations are always at no-charge, and we are here to help any way we can. To learn more, visit seniorcare-southeasttexas.com or contact Jack Angel at (936) 202-2172 for more information.

Meet The New Members Hosted by WorkLodge

concept “coworking” spaces, virtual offices, and conference rooms, they’ve been privileged to be a part of thousands of business’ journeys over the past 7 years.

Inside each location, you’ll find unique designs featuring custom-made furniture, community inspiring layouts and common areas with purposeful intent around every single corner.

WorkLodge’s mission is to build, maintain and grow reimagined workspaces for everyone – from solopreneurs to fortune 500 companies – while also giving back to the community through their primary nonprofit partner, FT5K.

WorkLodge

how we can all work together.

WorkLodge opened its doors in June 2015 and since then has shown small business owners what it means to be a part of an entrepreneurial community. WorkLodge was built from the ground up to deliver a positive, healthy environment for solopreneurs, start-ups and larger corporations, recognizing that commercial real estate was missing the mark.

Through a variety of all-inclusive services such as private offices for teams of 1 to 50, open

We hope to see you at the next Breakfast Connections!

hosted The Chamber’s September Meet the New Members welcoming members and guests for an opportunity to learn

The Chamber’s newest members that are pictured with our team leads: Ashley Reina, Blue Skies Bookkeeping and Selina Garrett, Payroll Vault were introduced and gave their introductory commercials: Adriana Wells, Amazing Giant Flowers; Ashley Fehrle, Ashley Fehrle for CISD Board of Trustees, Position 1; Jim Fredricks, Fredricks Group – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring; Linda Nelson, Linda for The Woodlands; Carlos Nolasco, Nolasko Insurance Advisors, PLLC; Richard Franks, Richard Franks for The Woodlands Township; Dawn Kuhn, Sandstone Center for Neurofeedback; Goodwin Clark, StretchLab Creekside; and Whitney Christina, Whitney Christina Hypnosis.

The Woodlands Young Learners Academy Hosts Business After Hours

The Chamber’s September Business After Hours was hosted by The Woodlands Young Learners Academy.

The Young Learners Group has four locations serving South Montgomery County families. From Infant Care, Preschool, Private Kindergarten, After School and ABA Clinics, they are dedicated to providing the best care to local families.

The Young Learners is a locally owned and operated collection of learning centers and ABA Clinics serving children and their families in The Woodlands and Oak Ridge. Their passion is to provide children and their families with the foundation for a successful long-term academic experience by creating a safe, nurturing, and thoughtprovoking learning environment. Through their curriculum and talented staff, they are instilling values, supporting peer interaction and enhancing socialization aptitude in an atmosphere where curiosity and exploration are both encouraged and embraced.

Follow them this year as they celebrate fifteen years of service by pledging $15,000 of donations to local charities. Stop in for a tour. They’d love to show you around! Learn more about their locations by visiting them online at theyounglearners.com

We are very thankful to amazing members like The Young Learners Group for their support of our community. We hope you will join us for the next Business After Hours and start building relationships with other local businesses.

Ed Ziegler, Debbie Kaschik and Dan Altom with The Young Learners Group with our Business After Hours Team Leads: Amber Sickafoose, The Woodlands Country Club and Nicholas Boone, Boone’s Restoration along with Chamber President & CEO, J.J. Hollie.

C.A.R.E.S. Committee Volunteers for Kailee Mills Foundation

The C.A.R.E.S. Committee recently volunteered for the Kailee Mills Foundation – Drive to Save Lives Golf Tournament held in September at the Blackhorse Golf Club. This charity golf tournament raised funds for seat belt safety awareness, providing individualized financial and counseling assistance to families experiencing hardship from vehicle crashes, college scholarships and First Responder Support.

Color Me Badd Named September Diplomat Team of the Month

Kailee Mills Foundation’s core mission is to spread awareness about seat belt safety through community involvement, awareness campaigns, school events, and assemblies and so much more.

The team of volunteers that showed up to support this great organization were moved by the outpouring of love and support for the Mills Family. Attendees were asked to help celebrate Kailee’s life by joining the “BuckleUp4Kailee” movement and donating to their seat belt awareness campaign.

Color Me Badd was recognized as our September Diplomat Team of the Month.

The team was led by Paul Miranda with Thryv and included David Lee, Edward Jones; Kristi Leggett, Consolidated Communications, Amber Sickafoose, The Woodlands Country Club and Margaret Robinson, Synergy HomeCare.

Color Me Badd helped new members get acclimated with all the Chamber has to offer, while also serving existing members with their member renewals and any other questions they had in terms of how to make the most of their membership.

The next time you are at a Chamber event or meeting, please take a moment to visit with a member of the Diplomat Team and thank them for their service. If you are new to the Chamber and have not had the opportunity to connect reach out to Cyndi Alvarado in our Membership Department and she can help connect you, so you may start building relationships!

Diplomat of the Month Ashley Reina, Blue Skies Bookkeeping

Join us in congratulating Ashley Reina, Blue Skies Bookkeeping, on earning the honor of being named the Diplomat of the Month for September.

Ashley serves as the Team Leader for Meet the New Members and is dedicated to helping new members learn the most about their Chamber membership, from meeting members at Business Connections to helping them understand and utilize their benefits.

If you see Ashley at any upcoming Chamber Business Connection Events or team meetings, please be sure to congratulate her.

Congratulations, Ashley!

Brian Albert, The Strong Firm P.C., Vice Chairman of The Chamber, Ashley Reina, Blue Skies Bookkeeping, JJ Hollie, President & CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.

Save the Date for SCI://TECH 2023

Mark your calendars for January 26, 2023 for the Chevron Phillips Chemical Senior High and the Entergy Junior High Science Fairs. Volunteer judges are needed to review student projects in an engineering, life science, or physical science category. In addition, voting is going on through November 15 for the SCI://TECH poster competition artwork based on the theme STEAM: Where Imagination Meets Design. Visit efta-us.org/ scitech for more information. Volunteering is the perfect way to spend the day before heading to Taste of the Town!

EDUCATION FOR TOMORROW ALLIANCE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating education and community partnerships that advance student success. With innovative programs focused on career, leadership, and STEM preparation, EfTA is the portal through which business leaders can access and strengthen local education.

LOCATION: 2107 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

LOCATION: The Woodlands Country Club - West/North Course 2311 N Millbend Drive The Woodlands TX 77380

FRI, NOV 4 8:00 AM-1:30 PM

The Woodlands Business Summit

LOCATION: Lone Star College System Office - Community Building 5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381

WED, NOV 16 7:01 AM-9:00 AM

Breakfast Connections

LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel 19333 David Memorial Drive Shenandoah, TX 77385

*THU, DEC 15 7:01 AM-9:00 AM Breakfast Connections

LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel 19333 David Memorial Drive Shenandoah, TX 77385

* PLEASE NOTE: Event is a different day this month.

LOCATION: The Chamber Lakeshore Board Room 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200, The Woodlands, TX 77381

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

Rui Martin

Maxine Mueller

Frank Robinson

Ray Sanders

Dr. Ann Snyder

Doug Stuart

David Vogt

Sandra Vogt Nancy Wallace

Denise Wranischar

EXECUTIVE

BRONCO POWER BOOST

Mr. Billy Whittaker (615) 484-9498 broncopowerboost.com Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

The Bronco Power Boost is an alternative option to the expensive and spacious generators for your home or business. Run your essentials using our automatic battery powered generator. Keep your food cold, your devices powered, wifi connected, TV, laptops, cell phone, security system, your garage door or automatic door, even payment terminals working. No gas, no cords, and no noise!

Sponsored by Jim Carman; The Howard Hughes Corporation

THE POST OAK COLLECTION

Mr. Lonny Soza (346) 708-6692 thepostoakcollection.com 1501 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

A New Experience Awaits You at Post Oak Motor Cars, a Tilman Fertitta company and home to Houston’s only authorized Bentley dealership, Texas’ only Bugatti dealership and the Gulf Coast largest authorized Rolls-Royce dealership. We know that our clients live their lives with style, power and purpose. We create a unique automotive experience unrivaled by any other luxury retailer.

PROFESSIONAL

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & TECHNOLOGY

Mr. Bob Milner (936) 294-2570 shsu.edu/centers/innovation-and-technology 2025 Sam Houston Boulevard, Building D Huntsville, TX 77340

The SHSU Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology collaborates with partners across world-class business technology, resources and processes through research, consulting, training, and teaching. The center is also the hub of the community ecosystem for business startups and incubation.

COMMUNITY

AMRINA

Ms. Monica Buckley (936) 444-4150 amrina.social

3 Waterway Square Place Suite 100 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Inspired by a young Indian princess who lives amongst us in this modern day. Amrina, the restaurant, is a tribute to her, and to all the women around us. This is where we entertain, pamper you & tease your tastebuds with eclectic food and cocktails, which entail a global approach with an Indian soul. We focus on sourcing the finest ingredients from around the world. Welcome to her world, cheers!

Sponsored by Stephanie Arledge; Crowne Plaza - Shenandoah-The Woodlands ANDERSON COLUMBIA CO., INC.

Mr. Corey Pelletier (386) 292-4210 andersoncolumbia.com 9797 Forest Lane Conroe, TX 77385

One of America’s leading infrastructure companies. We exist to provide America with quality infrastructure and construction work. With our work range extending to Florida and Texas, we offer a variety of services including asphalt paving, major bridge building and design build. Our company is built on talented tradesmen and women who understand that teamwork brings success.

BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR

Ms. Amy Anderson br.coffee

3335 College Park Dr, Suite 100A The Woodlands, TX 77834

We strive for excellence in everything we do in life. Our crafted drinks are a way we show respect for our customers & ourselves. They are the beginning of a relationship built on trust & care that through time grows to see our stories unfold in our city. Our priority is not for others to know who we are & what we do... but for others to allow us to know them & to add fuel to their story.

BOARDOUGH VINO

Mr. Richard ‘’Joe’’ Holmes (281) 719-8928 boardoughvino.com

4223 Research Forest Dr., Suite 100 The Woodlands, TX 77381

We are a family owned wine bar located in The Woodlands Texas. We serve New York style thin crust pizza, charcuterie boards, salads, sandwiches, dips and house made desserts. We offer the lowest on-premise wine prices in the area, with an excellent selection as well as cocktails and specials on bubbles! We provide a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, inside and out with bingo and trivia nights.

Sponsored by Dana Pritchard; Woodlands Performance and Suspension

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - BREANNA EASTHOM

Mrs. Breanna Easthom (281) 541-4008 breannaeasthom-cbunitedhouston.sites.cbmoxi.com 1335-C Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

With a passion for service in The Woodlands area, Breanna is ready to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs. As a proud member of Coldwell Banker Realty, Breanna carries the values of hard work, exceptional client service and integrity into everything that she does

Sponsored by Shelli Whittecar; Woodlands Online

GRAZE CRAZE

Ms. Faith Abshire (337) 517-9535 grazecraze.com 500 Research Forest, Suite 110 Shenandoah, TX 77381

We offer a unique & affordable option for people looking to host a party, cater a work event, set up a romantic lunch for two, or simply treat themselves. Our assortments are completely customizable, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Cater your next event with grazing charcuterie style food. All condiments, dips & jams are house-made and sure to please the most discerning palette.

PRIMARY LITERACY ACADEMY OF THE WOODLANDS

Ms. Tashia Beaty (281) 651-4910 primaryliteracyacademy.com 26315 Oak Ridge Drive Spring, TX 77380

Your child’s early years are the foundation for their success in school and life. We specialize in several different age categories and tailor our learning programs accordingly. Our teachers are passionate about creating a stimulating environment where your children can enjoy developing their literacy skills.

THE WOODLANDS PHYSICAL THERAPY AND RECOVERY LLC

Ms. Shedel Williams (832) 533-5360 woodlandsptar.com 200 Valley Wood Drive, Suite A300 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Our expertise can help in many ways with proven techniques to help effectively prevent and treat a variety of injuries and chronic = conditions. A path to your recovery will be skillfully mapped out with prescribed exercises that are specific to the nature and severity of your condition. This will help to restore your strength, mobility and relieve pain so you can move forward with your life!

TOM MCKINNEY VOCAL STUDIOS

Mr. Tom McKinney (214) 499-3458 tommckinneyvocalstudios.com

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Area

A good voice is only part of a successful career. One has to perform, relate to an audience &create that ‘’Aahha’’ Moment. We can teach you how. We provide Voice Lessons, Performance Coaching & Industry Resources. American Idol, The Voice & America’s Got Talent recruit from us every year. Tom has been coaching for more than 35 years with talent like BEYONCE, DEMI LOVATO & MADELINE THE PERSON.

Sponsored by Will Carter; The Will Carter Band

BUSINESS

ADOBE

Ms. Alexandria Haslam adobe.com/acrobat/online/sign-pdf.html

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

Creativity is in our DNA. Our game-changing innovations are redefining the possibilities of digital experiences. We connect content and data and introduce new technologies that democratize creativity, shape the next generation of storytelling, and inspire entirely new categories of business.

BRAD BAILEY FOR THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP

Mr. Brad Bailey (713) 557-5953 bradbaileycampaign.com The Woodlands, TX 77381

Brad understands The Woodlands is a truly special place to live & work & he’ll do everything in his power to keep it that way. Brad will work to preserve The Woodlands for our children & grandchildren. He’ll listen to us &represent us. Brad will work to preserve GEORGE MITCHELL’S

ORIGINAL VISION of The Woodlands. He played a crucial role in protecting The Woodlands by stopping incorporation.

CASTRO ENTERPRISES

Ms. Karina Castro (346) 459-9636 growvirtual.io

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

Grow Your Business by Doing Less Work – With the Help of Your Very Own Outsourced Team. Many small businesses struggle to find qualified team members they can TRUST and grow their businesses with. That’s why all of our team members have an entire team support system behind them, with all the resources they need to get the job done right and reliably.

EMPOWER AND ELEVATE, COUNSELING AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Mrs. Rachael Reed (832) 409-4679 empowerandelevate.net 10210 Grogans Mill Road, Suite 194 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Welcome to Empower and Elevate, where we strive to provide a comfortable environment where clients are able to be safe and be their authentic selves. Reaching out is a great first step to gain support and healing and we would love to join you on your counseling journey. Feel free to send a message or book a free phone consultation, hope to connect with you soon.

Sponsored by Alyssa Webb-McCune; Natural Balance Counseling

FREDRICKS GROUP - RE/MAX THE WOODLANDS & SPRING

Mr. Jim Fredricks (936) 520-6098 har.com/JimFredricks 26203 Oak Ridge Conroe, TX 77380

Jim is a licensed real estate salesperson with a vast knowledge of Montgomery County. A 23-year resident of Montgomery County, Jim is thoroughly acquainted with this county’s rapid growth, its school and government systems and its best subdivisions. Having served as a recognized leader in Montgomery County, Jim is seeking to serve his real estate clients with the same level of excellence.

GREATER HOUSTON RETROFOAM

Mr. Frankie Garrett (281) 899-8565 greaterhoustonretrofoam.com 503 E. Hufsmith Road, Ste.61 Tomball, TX 77375

We are a family-owned business specializing in RetroFoam insulation. Our mission is to help homeowners minimize their energy waste and create more energy-efficient and quieter homes. This insulation is injected into the existing home’s exterior walls and can be installed from inside or outside the home. This allows an air seal to be created to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

Sponsored by Selina Garrett; Payroll Vault

INTEGRITY HOME AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Stephanie Baker (346) 777-2202 IntegrityHomeandCommercial.com 2211 Rayford Road, Suite 111-227 Spring, TX 77386

All of us have those little troublesome problems around the home or business. This is where Integrity Home and Commercial services becomes a savior. We want to provide you with as many cost saving opportunities as we can. Our skilled jack of all trades and seasoned veterans in fixing things around your home or business can take on all sorts of odd jobs in a timely and cost efficient manner.

JUSEY MINERS, LLC

Mr. Jesse Bates (281) 475-0430 juseyminers.com Serving The Woodlands Area The Woodlands, TX 77381

Juseyminers is a community driven and founded Mining hardware distributor currently focused on assisting in the buildout of the ScPrime distributed datacenter network. Juseyminers aims to offer a competitive and profitable solution for users who want to take part in the ScPrime revolution and get compensated for their contribution.

KRISTY VILLARREAL – URBAN WOODS REALTY

Ms. Kristy Villarreal (281) 639-8750 urbanwoodsrealty.com

7 Switchbud Place, Suite 196-260 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Formerly The Realtor in The Woods, Kristy Villarreal, founder of Urban Woods Realty, is a 40-year Montgomery County Resident with more than 19 years of industry experience. As a small, boutique Real Estate firm, Urban Woods Realty’s focus is on phenomenal customer service and satisfaction.

LEVELTX

Ms. Courtney Jones (325) 650-7806 leveltx.com 61 Carlton Woods Drive, Suite 2100 Spring, TX 77382

A Houston-based builder that guides clients in the completion of their construction projects. Whatever your construction needs are, our team will be there to educate you on various factors affecting the outcome of your project. Our services include Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Construction Design, Investment Property Construction, and Disaster Restoration.

LEVITATED METALS

Mr. Ronak Shah (281) 729-8700 levitatedmetals.com 18920 Ceila Way New Caney, TX 77357

Levitated Metals is a specialty processor of mixed non-ferrous metal (Zorba). Modern recovery technology allows Levitated Metals to transform Zorba into feedstock for domestic and international aluminum smelters. Our process creates a superior product with zero wastewater discharge at a fraction of the energy and environmental impact of primary aluminum production.

LINDA FOR THE WOODLANDS

Ms. Linda Nelson (713) 249-6997 lindaforthewoodlands.com

Preserving Our Home Protecting The Woodlands

Linda has the background to get things done for us. She is currently the Director of Business Development and Marketing for Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and understands the importance of preserving our home. She’s proud to have fought to keep The Woodlands from becoming incorporated in the Fall of 2021. She’ll continue that fight in November. Linda will support all of us.

STRONG BRIDGE CAPITAL, LLC

Mr. Abdias Alcantara (936) 242-0398 strongbridgecapital.net 9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 8210 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Creative financial solutions for all your business needs. You can trust Strong Bridge Capital to have one of the most diverse portfolios of flexible commercial finance solutions in the industry. When you need financing, we encourage you to come and talk to us. We’re confident we can get you lined up with business loans of some sort even if you’ve previously been rejected for a bank loan.

WHITNEY CHRISTINA HYPNOSIS

Ms. Whitney Christina (832) 615-2379 whitneychypnosis.com

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Area

With hypnosis you can experience lasting or even permanent change in a relatively short period of time, even after a few sessions. I am a Certified Master Hypnotist. I help everyday people with everyday problems like sadness, stress, anger, feelings of inadequacy, addiction and more. Don’t ignore emotions or try to medicate them away. Hypnotherapy provides a 93% recovery after six sessions.

WILDER MCGEE, P.C.

Ms. Lisa Prado (281) 904-8323 wildermcgee.com 26419 Oak Ridge Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

We are a woman-owned and operated law firm serving clients in Montgomery, Harris & surrounding Counties. We assist clients with business, construction, employment, trademarking or litigation issues & offer high level business coaching so clients remain legally compliant. We tailor our representation to meet the individual needs of each client & pride ourselves on providing high-touch service.

WOODLANDS HOLISTIC HOME

Ms. Brittiny Palazzo woodlandsholistichome.com

350 Nursery Road, Suite 101 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Our Mission is to serve our local community by providing a network of holistic resources and a like-minded village to support one another. We encourage families and individuals to choose natural alternatives in their home and make healthy choices a part of their daily lives. Our three main areas of focus: Holistic Living Resources, Alternative Medicine Resources and Special Need Resources.

Sponsored by Dawn Kuhn; Sandstone Center for Neurofeedback

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10-Needham, Inc

Houston Galaxy Fireworks

Houston Galaxy Halloween

Paul Dewey Jones, Non-Paid Political Consultant

America’s ER Medical Centers

Bentley Houston at Post Oak Motors

The Post Oak Collection

Bronco Power Boost

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

Choice Forward LLC

Colony Ridge Communities

Community Impact Newspaper

Consolidated Communications

ExxonMobil Heightened Leaders

Houston Business Journal

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at The Woodlands

Houston Methodist Cancer Center at The Woodlands

Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center at The Woodlands

Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - Conroe

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group Montgomery

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group The Woodlands

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group The Woodlands

Image 360 Houston Signs & Graphics

Lane Property Tax Advocates

LGI Homes

Modern Heart and Vascular

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating

Richmond Realty Group

Silver Rock Productions

St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital

St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Texas Children’s Pediatrics

The Flying Locksmith

The Howard Hughes Corporation

Creekside Park The Residences

CubeSmart Self Storage College Park

CubeSmart Self Storage FM 2978

One Lakes Edge • The Millennium One Waterway Ave. The Millennium Six Pines • Two Lakes Edge

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – The Woodlands

The US Oncology Network / McKesson McKesson

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

The Woodlands Christian Academy

The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Back Table • Como Social Club

Embassy Suites The Woodlands / Hughes Landing

E’tiere Restaurant and Bar • Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen

The Westin At The Woodlands

Tough Law Firm, PLLC

Waste Connections, Inc.

Hardy Road Transfer Station Waste Connections

R360 Environmental Solutions

Seabreeze Landfill Waste Connections

Waste Connections of Texas

Western Midstream

Woodforest National Bank Town Center Two

Woodforest National Bank College Park

Woodforest National Bank Fish Creek

Woodforest National Bank Rayford Road

Woodforest National Bank Research Plaza

Woodforest National Bank Sterling Ridge

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston

Sunbelt Business Brokers

SWBC Mortgage

The Abbey on Lake Wyndemere Mid-Rise & Townhomes

The Abbey at Conroe

The Abbey at Montgomery Park

The Abbey at Northpoint

The Abbey at Spring Town Center

The Broadmoor at Creekside Park

Ashford Gardens

Solera at West Houston

The Bradford at Brookside

The Fitzpatrick Group

Nissan

Leaders Financial Group, Inc.

Lone Star College System Office

Lone Star College Creekside Center

Lone Star College Montgomery

Lone Star College University Center The Woodlands

Lone Star Corporate College

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston

Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Lake Conroe Resort

Market Street

Naskila Gaming

National Museum of Funeral History

The Johnson Development Corp.

The Johnson Development Corp. – Grand Central Park

Woodforest by Johnson Development Corp.

The Koch Insurance Group

The Woodlands Mall

The Woodlands Township

The Woodlands Young Learners Academy

Oak Ridge Young Learners Academy

The Learning Lane - Grogans

The Learning Lane - Richards

Vernier & Associates, PLLC

VIS Houston LLC

Edward

PlainsCapital Bank – The Woodlands

PlainsCapital Bank

Prolific Profiles Background Check Company

Prosperity Bank The Woodlands

Prosperity Bank – Magnolia Parkway

Prosperity Bank – Research Forest

Prosperity Bank – Spring

Sergio’s Landscaping

Spring Mortgage

Visit The Woodlands

WC Construction

Will Carter Band

Westwood Restoration

Wiesner Buick-GMC-Hyundai

Woodland Midstream

Wright Business Technologies, Inc.

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center In the Pink of Health

Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute Memorial Hermann 24 HR Emergency Care Memorial Hermann | GoHealth Urgent Care Bender’s Landing

TIRR Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Woodhouse The Woodlands

RENEWING COMMITMENTS

EXECUTIVE INVESTORS

Silver Rock Productions

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands

Texas Children’s Pediatrics

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - The Woodlands

PREMIER INVESTORS

BMW of Houston North Boardwalk at Town Center

Enterprise Car Sales

Enterprise Holdings

Enterprise Rent A Car

Mini of The Woodlands

National Museum of Funeral History

The Woodlands Mall

Vernier & Associates, PLLC

Wright Business Technologies, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS

Research Forest Lakeside

The Republic Grille – The Woodlands

The Republic Grille – The Woodlands West

The Republic Grille – Spring

COMMUNITY INVESTORS

Bayside Printing Company, Inc.

Fitness Project - Magnolia

Fitness Project - The Woodlands

Kink Commercial

K STAR Country Radio 99.7 FM

Murphy’s Corporate Housing Associates

Old Republic Title Company

Periodontal Center of Excellence PLLC

The Conservatory at Alden Bridge

The Golden Hammer

The Kink Team - Keller Williams Realty

The Park At Research Forest

The Village at The Woodlands Waterway

BUSINESS INVESTORS

Beyond Bartending, LLC

Centric Infrastructure Group Cosmo Cool Concepts, Inc.

Dynamic Entertainment Productions Etix

Fleur at Woodforest Gillett & Associates, LLC

GuideU HARVEC

Hello Woodlands

Hendley Associates LLC

Humane Society of Montgomery County Kids’ Meals

Lansdowne-Moody Co.

Liz Grimm Public Relations

MacFarlane & Associates P.C.

Macy’s

Meridian Springs Primary Care

Mustard Seed Realtors - Real Property Management Republic

National Charter Bus Houston

Neuropsychological Assessment Center of Houston, Inc.

Optimal Hormone Health and Wellnes Press Waffle Co.

Radiant Purpose Inc

Rick Lowry, Realtor with Duncan Enterprises

Sam Houston State University SendOutCards

ServiceMaster by Century SHSU Small Business Development Center

Simon Printing Company

Soules Insurance Agency, LP a Dean & Draper Company SureCare At Home

The Club at Carlton Woods

The Woodlands Charities, Inc.

The Woodlands Methodist School

Town Center Automotive, Inc.

Young Rembrandts North Houston

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dimensional Payments is pleased to announce the launch of our new dental division. Our goal is to give dentists access to industry leading rates and services for payment processing. For more information about our special launch promotion, email info@dimensionalpayments.com.

“Leading youth to lifelong Values, Service, and Achievement”--The Sam Houston Area Council, BSA and The Woodlands community is honored to award Bruce Tough with the 2022-23 “Good Scout Award”. Please use attached link to make donation on behalf of local scouts. https:// p2p.onecause.com/supportshac2023/team/thewoodlands-community-campaign

SMALL EMPLOYERS – struggling to provide benefits for your employees at a reasonable cost? Providing nothing isn’t a solution, but there’s a better alternative to group health plans. See more details on MOR Strategy Partners’ Small Business page by scanning the QR code.

GIVING BACK

Sobi Qazi, Associate Broker of SVN | J. Beard Real Estate - Greater Houston, represented an investor buyer in the purchase of 26.66 acres in Trinity, Texas. The waterfront land is located on Barrett’s Landing Rd. on Lake Livingston. The buyers plan to develop a recreational area to enjoy lake activities. www.jbeardcompany.com

Welcome to Empower and Elevate, where we strive to provide a comfortable environment where clients are able to be safe and be their authentic selves. Reaching out is a great first step to gain support and healing and we would love to join you on your counseling journey. Feel free to send a message to Empower and Elevate, Counseling & Emotional Wellness or book a phone consultation, hope to connect soon.

Tachus has made Fiber Internet accessible to over 80,000 homes in Greater Houston! Both old and new customers can also take advantage of the Tachus referral program and get a month of free Internet. Learn more at Tachus.com/referral.

Primary Literacy Academy of The Woodlands is a preschool with the mission to give your child a head start to their academic future. We focus on ensuring that your child has the early reading foundational skills to be successful when they enter elementary school. Primary Literacy Academy is a small facility with low teacher to child ratios.

Businesses thrive when teams are enthusiastic and engaged. Burnout is the number one cause for quiet quitting, low productivity, and poor reviews, and remains a silent killer of motivation and focused progress. Learn how to tackle and prevent burnout, rebuild enthusiasm, and create positive momentum with Bonfire Coaching

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Be a part of the pool tournament held every Tuesday with sign-ups at 7pm and tourney starts at 8. Come see if you’ve got what it takes to run with the big dogs and checkout our wing special while you’re here. TailgatorsPub.com

Please join the Board of Directors, Community Nonprofits, and the public for a Grand Opening and 30-Year Anniversary Celebration at The Furniture Bank, Friday, November 4 from 10:00am until noon at our North Location, 295 Sawdust Road in The Woodlands.

Meals on Wheels has openings for volunteers to deliver meals one hour a week! There are even opportunities to take a shift on a Saturday with your kids. Learn more: mowmc.org/volunteer/ meal-delivery

Join the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission at a Groundbreaking Ceremnony for our new Education Building on Wed. Nov 16 at 10:00am with a Bench Dedication for Joey Lenz immediately following the ceremony. HonoredMission.org

Habitat MCTX had their second annual Wall Build at Market Street on World Habitat Day, Oct. 7 with a sponsor, Ovinitiv, that matched donations up nto $10K to help county damilies with safe affordable housing. HabitatMCTX.org

This holiday season, Make-AWish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana is thankful for the generosity of our neighbors. With more than 100 Montgomery County kids on a wish journey, you can spread holiday joy to a family in your community. Give the hope and strength of a wish at wish.org/texgulf

As Image 360 Houston Signs & Graphics has a passion for helping out dogs and cats find FURever homes, it should be no surprise that we were the signage sponsor for a huge annual HOWL O Ween Festival held recently for Operation Pets Alive at Northshore Park. There were 9 dog adoptions , many chamber vendors, bouncy houses. All had a ton of fun.

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Get ready for the Holidays with window graphics, signage, and special displays! Get your Holiday graphics by contacting us today. SpeedPro.com/ Magnolia

Citizens Grill host your holiday event. (936) 320-0022 CitizensGrill.com/private-events

A team’s performance is directly related to the level of employee engagement. As a trainer and coach, I help leaders and teams improve communication, manage conflict and increase their engagement to become more effective, highperforming teams. Book your free consultation with Coach Shivana today! Call 713-492-7218.

EDUCATION

Avery Buck and Seth Culberson have been named as Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 16,000 scorers of the over one million students who entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and represent less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors

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NEW TO THE TEAM

The Woodlands Arts Council started of a new fiscal year with several new board members, the annual call for Festival Artists, and applications for microgrants for teachers and artists. The four new members of the board include Jordan Buras, Nancy Charbonneau, Debbie Kaschik and Rachel Richmond.

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Officers, Priority Goals & Project Leaders

Chairman

Vice Chairman

President & CEO

VP Business Development

Breakfast Connections

Jim Carman, The Howard Hughes Corporation

Brian Albert, The Strong Firm P.C.

Hollie

Jim Crowder, Enterprise Holdings

Elaine Gonzalez / David Lee

Directors: Terms Expire 2024

Barry Blanton

Fred Domenick

Carolyn Gray

Theodore (Ted) Harris

Rachel Richmond

Angela Storseth-Cooper

Blanton Advisors, LLC

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

Zircon Consulting

The Woodlands Mall

Richmond Business Consulting

The US Oncology Network / McKesson

Directors: Terms Expire 2025

Business After Hours

Amber Sickafoose / Nicholas Boone Diplomats Adam Koch / Kathy Rifaat

Discovery Day

Cyndi Alvarado / Jim Crowder

Stuart Barrett

Jocelyn Durfield

Justin Kendrick

Entergy Texas, Inc.

The Signorelli Company

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

Dr. Curtis Null Conroe I.S.D.

Meet the New Members

Courtney Schweitzer

The Kimball Group Insurance

Kristen Shults ......................................................................................... Western Midstream

Ketrese White

Royce Brooks / Kelly Fuller

Ashley Reina / Selina Garrett Membership Cyndi Alvarado Sales

VP Signature Events............................ Nicole Preston, Community Impact Newspaper

Ex–Officio Directors

Matt Beasley

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Debbie Kaschik / Melissa Young Golf Championship

Chairman’s Ball

Paul Miranda / Brian Week Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo

Christin Cherry / Natalie Wilie Taste of the Town Paco Rivera / Bryan Hill

VP Government & Economic Affairs

Business Advocacy Council

Economic Outlook Conference

Storseth-Cooper, The US Oncology Network /McKesson

Courtney Galle / Heather Ramsey

Lisa Prado / Linda Nelson

Mayor Paul Bond City of Oak Ridge North

James Brown

Conroe North Houston Regional Airport

RW Bray Office of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

Chief Palmer Buck Fire Chief – The Woodlands Township

Gordy Bunch / Monique Sharp

Melanie Bush

The Woodlands Township

Montgomery County Treasurer

Sen. Brandon Creighton ................................................................ Texas State Senate, District 4

Monica Bomkamp Enia

Constable Ryan Gable

Pete Garcia

Debbie Glenn

Education for Tomorrow Alliance

Montgomery County Constable, Pct. 3

U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Montgomery County Restaurant Association

Governmental Affairs

VP Leadership and Development

Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon

Courtney Galle / Heather Ramsey

Samantha Chapa Day at the Capitol

Carolyn Gray, Zircon Consulting

Adam Koch / Kathy Rifaat

John Hall ..................................................................................................................HARC

Ted Harris

Linda Head

The Woodlands Mall

Lone Star College System Office

Missy Herndon Interfaith of The Woodlands

Captain Tim Holifield

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department

Charlie Vienne............................................................................ Sam Houston State University

LaToya Collins / Elizabeth Logue Leadership Retreat Carolyn Gray

Diversity and Inclusion Council

Past Chairman............................................................................... Julie Ambler

Young Professionals Network

VP Marketing & Community Relations

David Deveau / Dr. Sydney Walker

Jace Houston / Heather Ramsey

Kristine Marlow

Randy Johnson

San Jacinto River Authority

Montgomery County Food Bank

Montgomery County Hospital District

Mark Keough Montgomery County Judge

Jerry MacDonald / Cameron Klepac .............................................. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

John Mayner

Shenandoah Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tammy McRae County Tax Assessor Collector

Corinne Coulter / Roxanne Davis

Ann Wolford, The Wolford Group C.A.R.E.S Committee

Business Summit

Bates / David Deveau / Stacey Falletti Marketing Chazzette Adams

Vice President & Treasurer

Vice President & Chairman’s Appointment

Immediate Past Chairman

Angela Strong, A Strong CPA, LLC

Dr. Ann Snyder, The Woodlands Township

Julie Ambler, The Woodlands Christian Academy

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

Gil Staley

Commissioner James Noack

Montgomery County Commissioner, Pct. 3 Dr. Curtis Null Conroe I.S.D. Michelle O’Rourke ............................................................................................... United Way

Miguel Lopez

Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber

Samantha Reiter ..................................................... Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District

Sarah Rhea Leadership Montgomery County David Riddle

Harris County Commissioner Cagle, Pct. 4

Montgomery County, Pct. 2 Dr. Rebecca Riley Lone Star College Montgomery

Commissioner Charlie Riley

Betty Russo

Gil Staley

Office of The Governor Greg Abbott

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

James Stinson, P.E. The Woodlands Water Agency

Jenny Taylor

Market Street

State Rep. Steve Toth

Office of Congressman Dan Crenshaw

Texas House of Representatives, District 15 Kaaren Cambio

Ashley Doyle Office of Congressman Kevin Brady Mayor John Escoto City of Shenandoah Nick Wolda Visit The Woodlands