Business Today (May 2023)

The Woodlands is widely recognized as one of the best places in the country to live and work. An integral part of that success is our thriving small business community.

Small businesses create jobs, drive economic growth and serve as the face of our community. Visitors to our area eat in locally owned restaurants, shop in our locally owned stores and take advantage of our endless local attractions and entertainment options.

As a Chamber of Commerce, it’s our job to be a pathway of opportunity for our small business owner members. We do that by advocating, educating and providing avenues to create meaningful connections that positively affect their business in a tangible way.

As we celebrate National Small Business Month in May, I encourage you to do your part to support our small business community. Supporting business drives sales tax which benefits The Woodlands Township and keeps property taxes lower. Check out page 24 for some ideas to get you started. Remember, every little bit helps, and by supporting small businesses, you’re helping to build a stronger, more resilient Woodlands.

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A MESSAGE FROM J.J. HOLLIE

Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo Promotes A Healthy Community

The 2023 Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo had Market Street moving on a beautiful spring Saturday in April. The day kicked off with free Zumba classes and things never slowed down.

Guests were treated to free workouts, self-defense classes and electro-muscle stimulation suit demonstrations, giving attendees the chance to try out different exercises and discover new fitness routines.

A Kid Zone featured interactive toys that had kids of all ages running and playing and exercising their imaginations.

The HWFE brought together businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the community. Forty-five booths showcased products, services, and resources from Chamber Member businesses that promote a healthy lifestyle for the mind, soul and body.

One of the more popular events on The Chamber calendar, the HWFE provides a platform for businesses in the health and wellness industry to showcase their products and services to The Woodlands community.

Thank you to Modern Heart and Vascular for being this year’s HWFE Presenting Sponsor! Sponsorships and vendor spots sell out fast for this event, so be ready to join us next year for HWFE 2024!

C.A.R.E.S. Committee Holds Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

The Chamber’s C.A.R.E.S. Committee has been planning for this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon since November 2022. The committee collaborates to come up with a theme that is fun, creative and celebrates the accomplishments of our nonprofit members. This year’s lunch, held on April 20, was themed “Thankful for Sweet Volunteers”.

The C.A.R.E.S. Committee breaks up into sub-committees and allows committee members the opportunity to choose a sub-committee that showcases their individual talents including theme décor, marketing, sponsorships and the community relations sub-committee that reaches out to our nonprofits.

Over 200 guests gathered at Sawyer Park for the luncheon where they enjoyed an inspiring presentation highlighting the success of our nonprofit members and showcasing the service projects completed by the C.A.R.E.S. Committee over the last year.

This year’s honored guest and keynote speaker was Dan Pastorini, former Houston Oilers quarterback and current Chairman of the nonprofit, Be an Angel.

Thank you to our nonprofit members who do so much for The Woodlands Community!

If you are looking for a way to learn about a variety of nonprofit organizations and are eager to serve others, we encourage you to check out the next C.A.R.E.S. Committee. The Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at The Chamber.

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Thistle Draftshop and Thryv Co-Host | Meet the New Members

In March The Chamber traveled to Thistle Draftshop in Spring. The event was co-hosted by Thistle Draftshop and Thryv giving members the opportunity to connect with each other and learn more about the new businesses that joined The Chamber. Thistle Draftshop opened in late 2017 to serve and support Spring, The Woodlands and the surrounding area. The craft beer industry has been a passion of Mary Thorn’s for many years, starting with working at Houston’s oldest craft brewery, Saint Arnold. A longtime fan turned employee gave Mary the expanded knowledge of the craft beer business and the influential attitude of the industry. Mary’s concept for Thistle Draftshop was created to deliver the best-in-class craft beer from independent local, national and international breweries. The “Shop” incorporates a large selection of bottled and draft beer as well as wine for on and off premise sales.

Paul Mirand of Thryv has a passion of working with local businesses for over 25 years helping them make a difference in their community.

Through his partnership with Thryv, their objectives are to find ways to make a measurable impact on your business and help you achieve your goals. He looks for ways to impact areas like, revenue, expenses, image, productivity and efficiency.

Small businesses struggle with the demands of day-to-day tasks like marketing, scheduling, and communicating internally and externally with clients. Thryv will help streamline these tasks for you, saving you time and money to free you up to do what is most important, running your business and serving your customers.

To learn more about Thryv, visit their website at thryv.com or contact Paul Miranda directly at (832) 726-4227.

The Thistle Draft “Shop” was previously an auto repair shop which included four bay doors, a large floor plan and opportunities for patios. Today the “Shop” has a racetrack style bar with a white granite top, tables made from railroad boxcar floors, reclaimed pine from the Bastrop, Texas fires and used barrels with creative artwork. There is a coffee lounge area with a library of books where one can sit, sip and enjoy a seat away from the bustling bar area. And if that isn’t enough, check out the event room for private parties, beer dinners, corporate meetings and more.

Thistle Draftshop is located at 5210 FM2920, Spring, TX 77388. Please stop in and check out the selection of beers or visit their website at thistledraftshop.com.

Come Make Connections | Business After Hours

Business After Hours is a complimentary social providing members the opportunity to meet, mingle and build relationships with other area business professionals. The event is hosted by a different member each month and gives our host the chance to showcase their business. The event is held the first Tuesday of each month.

Business After Hours hosting opportunities are open twice a year. For more information contact Cyndi Alvarado, VP of Membership, at cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org.

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Pictured with our Meet the New Member Team Leads are our newest members that were introduced and gave their introductory commercials: Alex Noll, ABR Houston; Cassandra Mays, Salt Remedy; and Brett Rodriguez, Tiny Giant Marketing Agency. J.J. Hollie, Chamber President & CEO and Meet the New Members Team Leads: Ashley Reina, Blue Skies Bookkeeping and Selina Garrett, Payroll Vault present certificates of appreciation to our hosts: Paul Miranda, Thryv and Mary Thorn, Thistle Draftshop.

The Braves are named the March Diplomat Team

The Braves were recognized as our March Diplomat Team of the Month.

The team is being led by Angela Schimmels, Image 360 Houston Signs & Graphics and consists of Margaret Robinson, Synergy Homecare; Arafath “Fez” Galindo; and Selina Garrett, Payroll Vault. Not pictured is David Dewhurst, Prosperity Living.

Our Diplomats provide a wealth of information for members from events to committees, they can assist you with finding the right niche keeping in mind what appeals to each member and how much time you can commit. If you are looking to get involved, please reach out to one of our Diplomat team members as they would be happy to help you make connections.

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 with your assigned Diplomat, please 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 of Blue Skies Bookkeeping on earning the honor of being named the Diplomat of the Month for March for the seventh consecutive month.

Since joining The Chamber, Ashley made a commitment to herself and her business to get involved and take advantage of all the benefits membership provided her. Within a year’s time, she was serving on the Diplomat Team and has been a valued team member for the last three years. She has been

Montgomery County Judge Mark J. Keough visited The Chamber for the April Business Advocacy Council Meeting. Judge Keough gave a thorough update on the state of the

a valued resource to our new members and motivates them to get involved. If you see Ashley at any upcoming Chamber Business Connection Events or team meetings, please be sure to congratulate her.

Congratulations, Ashley!

We are very fortunate to have you on our team!

county. Keough talked about the tremendous growth in Montgomery County and what’s behind it including our school systems, focus on business, low crime rate and low taxes.

The BAC also discussed The Chamber’s strategy for key legislative issues currently being considered including property taxes and economic development tools to promote economic growth. If you want to hear the latest on key issues facing the business community and have direct input on how the Chamber approaches them, join us for our next BAC meeting on Friday, May 19th at the Chamber office.

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

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Brian Albert, Vice Chairman of the Board, The Strong Firm P.C. and J.J. Hollie, Chamber President & CEO awarded Ashley Reina with her Diplomat of the Month certificate.

The LMC Class of 2023 learned about economic development in the region at their Economic Development Session on April 6. The class heard a presentation on what economic development is by Laura Lea Palmer, Deputy Director of Conroe Economic Development Council. They heard from both Palmer and The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership CEO Gil Staley on the history of economic development in Montgomery County. They then heard from an economic development panel that included Craig Rhodes of

the Greater Houston Partnership, Betty Russo with the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism, Frank McCrady of East Montgomery County Improvement District, Staley, and Palmer. The class traveled to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for a presentation from Nick Wolda and Brad Bailey of Visit The Woodlands, along with a backstage tour and presentations by Cameron Klepac and Jeff Young of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The class then traveled by bus for their afternoon portion of their session to 202 Main in Conroe for an economic development simulation exercise and presentations from Frank Robinson, as well as Curtis Lindsey and Noble Lindsey on downtown Conroe. The day concluded with a driving tour of the Conroe Park North and the Deison Technology Park. Thank you to our Economic Development sponsor, The Woodlands Township!

Congratulations to the Next Generation Leadership Class of 2023!

Students from ten area high schools are completing the year-long Next Generation Leadership (NGL) program. NGL connects twelfth graders to community and industry leaders that shape their quality of life through education, government, healthcare, and more in Montgomery County. Students also work with leadership development professionals and Leadership Montgomery County mentors to cultivate their own skills. Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2023!

Payton Alberts

Keller Bendele

Rebekah Bush

Kailey Cline

Ariana Cormier

Diana Darvishi

Temilolu Fabuyi

Isabella Fiaschetti

Sydney Grajek

Dylan Harper

Aniyah Holiday

Hope Howard

Timmy Huang

Dieter Kingwergs

Morgan Ligon

Breniyah Maxey

Abby Meador

Arnav Nair

Ivy Nguyen

Kevin Pan

Adolfo Paredon

Tessa Peterson

Cline Piotrowski

Corbin Poehl

Brittany Ramirez

Gavin Seelbach

Kyler Smith

Steven Szladewski

Jaime Tato

David Trevino

Juan Vaquera

Ada Wang

Charley Wernli

Kamryn Willey

Thanks to all of the program sponsors that have made the year possible including Woodforest National Bank, Better Bookkeepers, Inc., Tracey Casey-Arnold, LLC, Chick-fil-A Conroe-Lake Conroe Parkway, the Conroe Economic Development Council, DLR Group, Leadership Montgomery County, HCA Houston Healthcare - Conroe, Lone Star College - Montgomery, and Gigi Woodruff, LLC.

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

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TUE, MAY 2 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.

WED, MAY 17 7:01 AM-9:00 AM

Breakfast Connections

LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel

19333 David Memorial Drive

Shenandoah, TX 77385

Reservations Required. Additional $5 for on-site registration.

THU, MAY 25 6:30 AM-8:00 AM

YPN Sip & Socialize

LOCATION: Black Rock Coffee Bar

3335 College Park Drive

The Woodlands, TX 77334

Fees/Admission: Each participant is responsible for their own food & drinks.

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 8 4:00pm YPN PROM COMMITTEE

MAY 11 10:00am CHAIRMAN’S BALL COMMITTEE

MAY 11 3:00pm BUSINESS SUMMIT COMMITTEE KICK-OFF

MAY 17 1:00pm DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COUNCIL

MAY 19 8:00am BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL

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Calendar of Events MAY 2023

Calendar of Events

JUNE 2023

TUE, JUN 6 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Business After Hours

LOCATION:

Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Company

230 S. Loop 336 West Conroe, TX 77304

Registration Required. No Walk-Ins.

WED, JUN 21 7:01 AM-9:00 AM

Breakfast Connections

LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel

19333 David Memorial Drive

Shenandoah, TX 77385

Reservations Required.

Additional $5 for on-site registration.

THU, JUN 29 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

YPN Sip & Socialize

LOCATION: Kirby Ice House

1700 Lake Robbins Dr.

The Woodlands, TX 77380

Fees/Admission: Each participant is responsible for their own food & drinks.

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WED, JUN 14 8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Discovery Day

LOCATION: The Chamber

9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200

The Woodlands, TX 77381

Registration Required. No Walk-Ins. Sponsorship Opportunitiy Available.

TUE, JUN 27 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Meet The New Members

LOCATION: HomeWood Suites by Hilton —

The Woodlands / Shenandoah

29813 Interstate 45 North

The Woodlands, TX 77381

Registration Required. No Walk-Ins.

CHAMBER TEAM MEETINGS

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JUN 7 3:00pm CHAMBER C.A.R.E.S. COMMITTEE JUN 8 10:30am CHAIRMAN’S BALL COMMITTEE JUN 8 3:00pm BUSINESS SUMMIT COMMITTEE JUN 12 4:00pm YPN PROM COMMITTEE JUN 16 8:00am BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL JUN 21 1:00pm DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COUNCIL woodlandschamber.org/teams

Open to all members. Contact staff member to confirm meeting location.

ABR Houston

Alex Noll (832) 7797-9114 abrhouston.com

8498 Miller Road The Woodlands, TX 77354

Always Best Care Senior Services The Woodlands

Kelly Britton (281) 658-9837 abcthewoodlands.com

26029 Aldine Westfield Rd., Suite 206 Spring, TX 77373

Five Rings Financial

Rudy Garcia (303) 349-6706 taxfree4me.com

25700 Interstate 45 Frontage Road, Suite 4030 The Woodlands, TX 77386

Home Instead

Jacqueline Thomson (936) 246-9131 HomeInstead.com/607 32731 Egypt Lane. Suite 502 Magnolia, TX 77354

Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy The Woodlands

Jill Loya (832) 353-2226 restore.com/locations/tx-the-woodlands-tx020 4747 Research Forest Drive, Suite 415 The Woodlands, TX 77381

Rig Runner Datren Williams (832) 871-4900 rigrunnerinc.com

24955 Interstate 45 North, Suite 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Urban Filly LLC

Connie Heinrich (936) 276-0953 urbanfilly.com

18640 FM 1488, Suite A-212 Magnolia, TX 77354

VITAS Healthcare

Annette Perez (713) 663-4900 vitas.com 10450 Gosling Road The Woodlands, TX 77381

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Body Fit Training

Vanessa Walden (832) 523-0382 bodyfittraining.com/location/the-woodlands

1900 Lake Woodlands Dr., Suite 700 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Brightside Braces

Anthony Branch (832) 838-9467 brightsidebraces.com

3921 Woodson’s Reserve Pkwy, Suite 900 Spring, TX 77386

Memorial Hermann GoHealth Urgent Care – The Woodlands

Felicia Struve (713) 897-2458 GoHealthUC.com/MemorialHermann

10868 Kuykendahl Road The Woodlands, TX 77381

Memorial Hermann Medical Group The Woodlands Primary Care & Endocrinology Linda Nelson (713) 897-2458 memorialhermann.org

1890 Research Forest Drive Shenandoah, TX 77381

RIBBON CUTTINGS Recently joined the Chamber and looking for added exposure and visibility?

The Woodlands Business Coach

P. Natalia Turnquest (972) 503-6319 woodlandsbusinesscoach.com

350 Nursery Road, Suite 1101 The Woodlands, TX 77380

weMED Clinics

Marie Fruchtnicht (713) 572-3888 wemedclinics.com

2400 FM 1488, Suite 300 The Woodlands, TX 77384

Ribbon cuttings are normally scheduled on Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Based on your level of membership, we 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 Chamber’s social media sites 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.

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EXECUTIVE

FIDIUM

Dr. Kevin Kastor 1-844-4FIDIUM FidiumFiber.com

350 South Loop 336 West Conroe, TX 77304

Fidium is built on a foundation of dependable service and support with no hidden fees or gimmicks. When you join our community, you get reliable high-speed fiber internet, customer-friendly prices and cutting-edge fiber technology direct to your home or small business. Fidium is a brand from Consolidated Communications. Learn more at FidiumFiber.com

PROFESSIONAL

MEMORIAL HERMANN-GOHEALTH URGENT CARE BENDER’S LANDING

Ms. Felicia Struve (346) 296-8775 gohealthuc.com/memorialhermann/locations/benders-landing

9595 Six Pines Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

We are an urgent care you can trust. We treat adults and children 6 months & older for conditions that are not life-threatening & offer pediatric urgent care (1 week to 18 years). We are open 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends & holidays. Save your spot online or just walk in. We are in-network with many major insurance plans & have easy access in TX with Virtual Urgent Care Visits.

Sponsored by Linda Nelson; Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

MEMORIAL HERMANN-GOHEALTH URGENT CARE THE WOODLANDS

Ms. Felicia Struve (346) 478-0831 gohealthuc.com/memorialhermann/locations/the-woodlands

10868 Kuykendahl Road Suite E The Woodlands, TX 77381

We are an urgent care you can trust. We treat adults and children 6 months & older for conditions that are not life-threatening & offer pediatric urgent care (1 week to 18 years). We are open 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends & holidays. Save your spot online or just walk in. We are in-network with many major insurance plans & have easy access in TX with Virtual Urgent Care Visits.

Sponsored by Linda Nelson; Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

MEMORIAL HERMANN-GOHEALTH URGENT CARE MARKET STREET

Ms. Felicia Struve (346) 296-8775 gohealthuc.com/memorialhermann/locations/market-street 9595 Six Pines Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

Memorial Hermann-Go Health Urgent Care is urgent care you can trust. We treat adults and children 6 months and older for conditions that are not life-threatening. Open 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends & holidays. Save your spot online or just walk in. In-network with many major insurance plans. Easy access from anywhere in TX with Virtual Urgent Care Visits.

Sponsored by Linda Nelson; Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

COMMUNITY

CCRM HOUSTON

Ms. Jennifer Straub (713) 465-1211 ccrmivf.com/houston 1001 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 290 The Woodlands, TX 77380

As global pioneer in fertility science, research & treatment we offer patients best-in-class patient care and access to a network of award-winning physicians, a full suite of fertility services, innovative technology and cutting-edge labs. Founded in 1987 by Dr. William Schoolcraft, CCRM has achieved international recognition for clinical excellence and advanced research in reproductive medicine.

COMPARION INSURANCE AGENCY - THE WOODLANDS

Mr. Bryan Selby (281) 364-1090 comparioninsurance.com/insurance-agent/texas/the-woodlands

3000 Research Forest Drive, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380

We know you want affordable choices when it comes to insurance. Comparion agents can quote trusted national and regional insurance partners with products that cover your family, income and assets like a home, car, boat or jewelry. Our local agents are in your community and can guide you through the complex process of finding the right insurance coverage.

CONROE CITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Ms. Tonya Butler (832) 326-0473 citylifestyle.com/conroe

Serving Conroe & Surrounding Areas

We are a community-focused magazine for one of the fastest growing cities in the country: Conroe, TX. Our magazine celebrates the positive influences and partnerships that elevate living here. Our print and online publications feature everything from locally owned businesses and impactful events to inspirational people who define Conroe’s dynamically evolving lifestyle.

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JENN ASH AESTHETICS

Ms. Jennifer Salazar (281) 635-1759 jennashmedspa.com

26820 Kuykendahl Road, Suite 220 Tomball, TX 77375

We are a Luxury Medical Spa specializing in Anti-Aging Medical Aesthetic Treatments. Jennifer Salazar MPAS, PA-C is a NCCPA Board Certified Physician Associate & PDO Thread Expert who specializes in Aesthetic Medicine with a focus on Neurotoxins, Dermal Fillers & PDO Threads. We provide Medical Aesthetic Treatments to help our patients look & feel rejuvenated in a calming, safe & beautiful space.

REECE BATH AND KITCHEN

Ms. Kashay Mendes (281) 475-2088 reecebathandkitchen.com

26914 Interstate 45 North The Woodlands, TX 77386

From start to fabulous! Bring your vision to life. We understand that your bathroom or kitchen remodel or build is a big decision, and we’re here to help you feel comfortable about it. We create customers for life thanks in part to the Reece Guarantee. With every purchase, you’ll receive a 90-day satisfaction guarantee and trusted products with 4+ star ratings.

RICK LOWRY SEARCH

Mr. Rick Lowry (281) 367-3762 lowrysearch.com

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

Our mission is to become an extension of our clients when recruiting leaders who fit their organizations’ cultures, missions, objectives, and standards of professionalism. For more than 20 years, clients have retained Rick to recruit leaders to their organizations, from the C-Suite to critical contributors.

SIXTY VINES

Mr. Jose Perez (346) 478-5360 sixtyvines.com

9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 900 The Woodlands, TX 77380

Great food and great wine go hand-in-hand, and at Sixty Vines, we believe it all tastes better together. Come as you are and enjoy a new attitude about wine culture. It’s time we focus on food first, with cuisine inspired by wine country and an open kitchen that delights every sense. It’s time to experience a better way to enjoy wine: on tap and perfectly selected to complement each dish.

ZERO LATENCY HOUSTON

Ms. Chalayne Ainley (281) 651-5019 zlhouston.com

27700 Interstate 45 North, Suite B Oak Ridge North, TX 77385

Put on the VR headset and pickup the controller. You and your friends are about to be transported into the virtual world! Once in, you’re free to move and explore as you please – comfortably and naturally, just like you do in the real world. You’re completely untethered. There aren’t any wires or walls to get in the way of your virtual reality adventures.

Sponsored by Jordan Buras; City of Oak Ridge North

BUSINESS

BIKE THE WOODLANDS COALITION

Ms. Patricia Monticello Kievlan (415) 728-6985 bikethewoodlands.org

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

We are a group of residents who believe that The Woodlands area needs better and safer bicycling. We promote safety, advocate for improvements, and build community among all people who bike. As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to building a community where bicycling is convenient and safe for riders of all ages and abilities.

Sponsored by Linda Nelson; Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

COMMON DESK

Ms. Gabrielle Ebron (214) 216-6913 thecommondesk.com

1401 Lake Plaza Drive , Suite 200 Spring, TX 77389

We create experiential co-working and office spaces that boast flexible memberships for all types of professionals. Every Common Desk membership is what the best resorts like to call “all-inclusive,” meaning you don’t have to pay more for A-list amenities. Get conference room access, an open network of locations, fast and secure wifi, community events, hospitable staff and bottomless coffee.

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FIRSTKEY HOMES LLC

Ms. Nancy Cervantes (713) 904-1707 firstkeyhomes.com

25511 Budde Road, Suite 7101 The Woodlands, TX 77380

We are committed to helping renters find a single-family rental home that has the space they need, the privacy they want and the peace of mind they deserve. We offer value, service, support, and an unrivaled resident experience. From maintenance to communication to industry-leading resident programs (such as our loyalty program), we give our residents more so they can love where they live.

FUTURE HOME LOANS

Mr. Kevin Koth (386) 690-2169 future.loans/kevin-koth

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

We put your future first! Some mortgage lenders promise good service, others promise a good rate. At Future Home Loans our commitment is to provide you with the best of both! A fantastic loan rate & world-class customer service!

GREENAPPLE HEALTHCARE

Ms. Dorothy Ewusie (832) 499-3007 greenapplehc.com

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

Feel better in the comfort of your own home. We specialize in care & daily living assistance to an array of individuals. Whether you need daily or weekly assistance due to aging, illness, recovery or rehabilitation, our care givers will provide an individualized service that you can trust. Our high quality care services can include anything from meal preparation, hygiene & cleaning to supervision.

IDS ENGINEERING GROUP

Mr. Eric Johnson (713) 462-3178 idseg.com

13430 Northwest Freeway, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77040

IDS provides professional engineering and surveying services to a wide variety of public and private clients. Established in 1970, we are 100% employee-owned. IDS is registered to offer and perform civil engineering services in the State of Texas (F-002726). IDS professionals provide experience and in-depth knowledge of the markets we serve including the regulatory bodies that govern those markets.

Sponsored by Jim Carman; The Howard Hughes Corporation

IMMTECH360

Mr. Diego Gastaminza (720) 375-5620 immtech360.com

ImmTech360 specializes in creating captivating Virtual Tours for diverse industries. We offer immersive solutions for real estate showcases, Google Street View integrations, and twin digital renderings. Our team is dedicated to elevating your business’s marketing efforts and driving success within the community.

LIFETIME GREEN COATINGS - THE WOODLANDS, TX

Ms. Alyssa Harrington (832) 225-2336 lifetimegreencoatings.com/franchise-locations/tx-woodlands

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

Frustrated by unsightly concrete garage floors and high-traffic areas outside your home? Floor coating services from Lifetime Green Coatings are your answer! You deserve a floor coating that can be applied swiftly in any weather that will stand up to our Texas weather conditions .We offer non-toxic, durable floor coating services for garage, driveways, steps, patios and other home surfaces.

PJS

Mr. Jose Menjivar (713) 850-0287 pjs.com

2303 Nance Street Houston, TX 77020

We offer specialized cleaning for every industry. Our Innovative Cleaning System is a comprehensive systemized approach to all aspects of the cleaning &operations process with the purpose of reducing costs while increasing efficiency, cleaning levels & worker morale. This results in a cleaner & healthier facility that meets and exceeds the industry standards.

Sponsored by Jim Carman; The Howard Hughes Corporation

SCALE OR EXIT PARTNERS

Mr. Gary Dennis (832) 745-2721 ccaleorexit.com

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

We help HVAC Contractors grow, scale and sell their businesses. Sell your HVAC Business now or scale it and sell it later. Our family company has been in the HVAC industry for generations. We’ve got the connections you need to either sell your business or take it to the next level, ramp up its value and sell it for a higher profit in the future.

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SELLERS ROUEGE CONSULTANTS, LLC DBA SOUTHERN LUXE TRANSPORTATION

Ms. Shawn Sellers-Rouege (504) 701-8984

Serving The Woodlands & Surrounding Areas

Freight Courier Service. Website coming soon!

Sponsored by Dennis Livesay; Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands

SLANE REALTY GROUP

Ms. Serina Lane (832) 229-0546 srglegacy.kw.com

2201 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

Serina’s passion for real estate comes from her love of people & the desire to see them build generational wealth, leaving lasting legacies. Her clients appreciate her ability to listen to their needs & find creative solutions that are tailored to their unique situations. She has a reputation for going above & beyond to ensure that her clients have a smooth & successful real estate experience.

SMB INTEGRATIONS

Mr. Bobby Kann (832) 617-0033 smbintegrations.com

25700 Interstae 45 North, Suite 4035 The Woodlands, TX 77386

SMBi is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and we specialize in IT Services, Support and Cyber Security Solutions for small and mid-sized organizations. Wherever your business takes you, Cyber Security and Cloud-Based Technologies will be there to provide access to all your information. You can rely on us to make IT easy.

THE CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE

10-Needham, Inc

Houston Galaxy Fireworks

Houston Galaxy Halloween

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

Community Impact Newspaper

Consolidated Communications Fidium

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

Image 360 Houston Signs & Graphics

Immediate Smiles Dentures & Dentistry

A Strong CPA, LLC

Arnold Chiropractic Center, LLC

Austin Bank

Avison Young – Texas, LLC

Black Forest Ventures

Black Walnut Café

Galaxy FBO

The Kitchen

Tris

Bloofin Sushi

BMW of Houston North

MINI of The Woodlands

Boardwalk at Town Center

Buckalew Chevrolet, LP

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI)

CHASE – Six Pines Branch

CHASE – Alden Bridge

CHASE – Panther Creek

Comcast Comcast Business effectv

Corporate Incentives, Inc.

Dupuis Law Firm, PLLC

Edward Jones – Bill Gervasi, Financial Advisor

Edward Jones – Richard L. Johnson, CFP(R), AAMS (R), Financial Advisor

Edward Jones – Steve Eggert, Financial Advisor

Edward Jones – Wade Hollis, Financial Advisor

Edward Jones – Keaton McDaniel, Financial Advisor

Tiny Paws Rescue

Entergy Texas, Inc.

Entergy Texas, Inc. – Lake Front North

EXECUTIVE

Lane Property Tax Advocates

LGI Homes

METRO Star Vanpool

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 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

PREMIER

Enterprise Holding

Enterprise Car Sales

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Excelerate Energy LP

First Financial Bank – Conroe

First Financial Bank – Creekside

First Financial Bank – Grand Parkway Branch

Griffin Realty Group

Harvey Builders

IMG Worldwide LLC

Keating Imports

Keating Honda

Keating Nissan

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

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

Sunbelt Business Brokers

MARCH 2023

The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Back Table Kitchen & Bar 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

WeKinnect Global Branding Agency, LLC

Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking

Wells Fargo – Alden Bridge

Wells Fargo – Kuykendahl and Woodlands Parkway

Wells Fargo – Market Street

Wells Fargo – The Private Bank

Wells Fargo – Woodlands Branch

Wells Fargo Business Banking

Western Midstream

Woodforest National Bank – Town Center Two

Woodforest National Bank – College Park

Woodforest National Bank – Fish Creek

Woodforest National Bank – Imperial Oaks

Woodforest National Bank – Rayford Road

Woodforest National Bank – Research Plaza

Woodforest National Bank – Sterling Ridge

Woodforest Wealth Strategies

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston

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

The Johnson Development Corp.

The Johnson Development Corp. – Grand Central Park

Woodforest by Johnson Development Corp.

The Koch Insurance Group

The Strong Firm P.C.

The Woodlands Mall

The Woodlands Young Learners Academy

Oak Ridge Young Learners Academy

The Learning Lane – Grogans

The Learning Lane – Richards

Vernier & Associates, PLLC

Vision Integrated Systems Houston LLC

Visit The Woodlands

Walke-Wilson Law

WC Construction

Will Carter Band

Westwood Restoration

Wiesner Buick-GMC-Hyundai

Woodland Midstream

Wright Business Technologies, Inc.

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SIGNATURE

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 TIRR Memorial Hermann The Woodlands The Woodlands Township Woodhouse The Woodlands

AIArtificial Intelligence A Small Business Playbook

One of today’s hottest topics is Artificial Intelligence and the way it is beginning to show up in more and more of our daily lives. Healthcare, finance, art, business and the internet are just a few examples. In recognition of Small Business Month – and to have a little fun – we let a popular AI platform tell you how AI can benefit small business. Read on for the AI-generated result.

AI CAN PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO SMALL BUSINESSES, INCLUDING:

STREAMLINING OPERATIONS:

AI can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as data entry, invoicing, and inventory management, freeing up employees to focus on higher-value tasks.

PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE:

AI can analyze customer data to provide personalized recommendations and tailored customer experiences, which can help small businesses build stronger customer relationships and increase customer loyalty.

MARKETING:

AI can help small businesses create more effective marketing campaigns by analyzing customer data and identifying patterns in behavior and preferences.

IMPROVED DECISION MAKING:

AI can provide small businesses with realtime data analysis and insights, allowing them to make better-informed decisions about their business operations, strategy, and investments.

COST SAVINGS:

AI can help small businesses reduce their operational costs and increase their profitability by automating tasks and improving efficiency.

Overall, AI can help small businesses improve their productivity, customer experience, and bottom line, making it an increasingly valuable tool for small business owners.

25 MAY 2023

FEATURE

RENEWING COMMITMENTS

EXECUTIVE INVESTORS

Consolidated Communications

Fidium

Houston Business Journal

PREMIER INVESTORS

A Strong CPA, LLC

Keating Honda

Keating Imports

Keating Nissan

PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS

Guy M. Lewis, DDS

IRDB

Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

Weygant Law, PLLC

COMMUNITY INVESTORS

Alspaugh’s Ace Hardware

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers - The Woodlands ~ Shenandoah ~ Oak Ridge

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

- The Woodlands ~ Magnolia

Diligent Delivery Systems

Donna’s Home Furnishings

- The Woodlands

dorothy may’s By: Alspaugh’s

Fine Line Glass Tinting

First Tech Federal Credit Union

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Frost Bank - East Shore Financial Center

Frost Bank - Indian Springs

Financial Center

Home2 Suites Shenandoah

- The Woodlands

Insperity

Insperity - Spring

Killen’s Barbecue of The Woodlands

Killen’s Steakhouse

KJ Marketing Group

La Hacienda Treatment Center

Mezcal Cantina Mexican Kitchen

RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring

- Mike Seder

Sanderson & Associates, P.C.

State Fare Kitchen and Bar Woodlands

SVN | J. Beard Real Estate

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

VCA Woodlands Animal Hospital

ZAPVOR by Thai Spice

BUSINESS INVESTORS

A & H Electric

Abundant Harvest Kitchen by St. Isidore

Episcopal Church

AEM The Woodlands

Assessment Advisors

Babin’s Seafood House

Boone’s Restoration

Cassidy Joined For Hope, Inc.

Christ Church United Methodist

Christian Brothers Automotive

Clean Sweep Office Cleaning

Conroe ISD Education Foundation, Inc.

Cypressbrook Company

David Allen Capital

Dimensional Payments

double-S-studios, llc

Elite Roofers LLC

FASTSIGNS

First Community Credit Union

Hagerman Corporation

HOTWORX The Woodlands

Huet Dental

Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

Iscential

Montgomery County Community Foundation

Offer Genius

Operation: Achieve Independence (OAI)

Paddington British Private School Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies, Inc.

Petsuites Spring Klein

Piney Rose Flowers & Decor

Plunk Productions

Pond & Company Regions Bank

Seiler Rapp & Guerra

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston LLC

Skin Retreat

Southern Cross Communications

SpeedPro Magnolia

Spring Creek Barbeque

Stage Right of Texas

State Farm Insurance - Delon Fields

StoneBridge Church

Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Parish

Texas Professional Surveying

The Beauty Lounge

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Woodlands Dental Group

Veritex Community Bank

Waste Management of Texas

Wham & Rogers, PLLC

Woodlands Church

WorkSpace Resource

27 MAY 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We have several venues for your engagement, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, reception, baby showers, birthday party, homecoming to Campaigns at Citizens Grill! citizensgrill.com/private-events

Haynie & Company is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Accounting Today as a Top 100 Firm for the second consecutive year. This year we are ranked 84 in the nation, from 93, and the second-largest CPA firm in the Mountain Region.

The future is here, and it’s bright. Whether you are planning to purchase your first home, refinance your current mortgage, buy an investment property or a second vacation home, Future Home Loans is here and eager to assist you reach your financial goals. Learn more or apply at kevinkoth.com

What are you doing this Sunday? We are here for you!

Join us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church for worship at 8:30 or 11am. 3801 S. Panther Creek Dr., across from McCullough Jr. High. All are welcome, and at Lord of Life, “All” means ALL. A life in Christ is a life of abundance, joy and forgiveness. Join us.

If you haven’t been there yet, don’t miss out on Fresh Live Boiled Louisiana Crawfish in the house at Tailgators! Hot n’ spicy to melt your cravings away. Wednesdays Only $5.99/lb. inhouse. TailgatorsPub.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

Meals on Wheels celebrated 50 years of serving seniors with nourishing food and transportation throughout the county. In 2022 MOWMC delivered 250,000 meals and provided 18,321 rides to homebound seniors! MOWMC.org

The Harmonie Grace Foundation’s staple events are coming up and you don’t want to miss it! HGF annual 5K Walk/ Run and annual Black-Tie Gala fundraising events will be June 10. Contact Adriauna Davis for more information admin@harmoniegracefoundation. org. Visit harmoniegracefoundation.org for more information.

SVN | J. Beard Real Estate – Greater Houston is proud to announce the commencement of construction and pre-leasing activities at Country Forest Plaza, a new retail and professional center in Magnolia at 11828 FM 1488. It will contain a total gross leasable area of 9,615 s.f. Contact Jackson Cain at (281) 367-2220, ext. 112. Jbeardcompany.com.

NEW TO THE TEAM & PROMOTIONS

Jennifer Wertz, CPA, has recently been promoted to Partner at A Strong CPA. She has over 20 years of public accounting experience in tax consulting, tax planning, tax reporting and complex entity structure planning for both entities and individuals. Much of her career has encompassed complex entity structure planning. astrongcpa.com

Leasing is underway at Robinson Plaza located at the intersection of Robinson & Hanna Roads. MHW Real Estate is excited to welcome new tenants alongside national brand, Domino’s Pizza. Contact Ryan King @ 713-826-9055 or Brayden Czajkoski @ 254-744-7166 or MHW @ 281.651.4898

At SpeedPro we can customize and visual display, banners, wall graphics, and other marketing materials to your needs. Did you see our banners for Taste of the Town throughout the Woodlands? Check out of wall graphics for Magnolia Eats & Treats. Learn more at Speedpro. com/Magnolia

The Woodlands Arts Council is pleased to announce ceramicist Cathra-Anne Barker as this year’s featured artist at Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, set for the weekend of April 14-16, 2023. thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/p/ festival

GIVING BACK

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TX hosted the annual Building Hope Gala, presented by LGI Homes, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel on Saturday, April 1st. The fundraiser successfully raised over $780,000 in support of Habitat Montgomery County’s mission of bringing people together to build homes, community and hope. HabitatMCTX.org

Lone Star Family Health Center’s of directors meeting, Bill Wilkins was presented with a plaque for his five years of service on the board. Wilkins was very active and supportive of the efforts of the health center’s mission to help the underserved.

28 BUSINESS BRIEFS

As part of its commitment to social responsibility, the Sam Houston Corvette Club has recently donated $7,000 to Children’s Safe Harbor, which strives to achieve justice and healing for every abused child and engage the community in that mission.

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29 MAY 2023 BUSINESS BRIEFS

Officers, Priority Goals & Project Leaders

Chairman ................................................. Jim Carman, The Howard Hughes Corporation

Vice Chairman ........................................................... Brian Albert, The Strong Firm P.C.

President & CEO ...........................................................................................J.J. Hollie

VP Business Development ..................................................................................... TBD

Breakfast Connections Elaine Gonzalez / David Lee

Business After Hours ........................................ Amber Sickafoose / Nicholas Boone

Diplomats Adam Koch / Kathy Rifaat

Discovery Day ............................................................................ Cyndi Alvarado

Directors: Terms Expire 2024

Christin Allphin ...................................................... Woodforest National Bank – Town Center Two

Barry Blanton ...................................................................................... Blanton Advisors, LLC

Fred Domenick The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

Carolyn Gray Zircon Consulting

Theodore (Ted) Harris The Woodlands Mall

Rachel Richmond Richmond Business Consulting

Angela Storseth-Cooper

Directors: Terms Expire 2025

The US Oncology Network / McKesson

Stuart Barrett Entergy Texas, Inc.

Jocelyn Durfield The Signorelli Company

Justin Kendrick Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

Meet the New Members

Ashley Reina / Selina Garrett Membership Cyndi Alvarado

Sales ......................................................................... Royce Brooks / Kelly Fuller

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

Chairman’s Ball Debbie Kaschik / Melissa Young

Golf Championship Paul Miranda / Brian Week

Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo ................................ Christin Cherry / Natalie Wilie

Taste of the Town Paco Rivera / Bryan Hill

VP Government & Economic Affairs ........................................................................

....................................Angela Storseth-Cooper, The US Oncology Network /McKesson

Business Advocacy Council

Courtney Galle / Heather Ramsey

Economic Outlook Conference Lisa Prado / Linda Nelson

Governmental Affairs ................................................................ Samantha Chapa

Day at the Capitol

Courtney Galle / Heather Ramsey

VP Leadership and Development ............................... Carolyn Gray, Zircon Consulting

Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon ................................. Adam Koch / Kathy Rifaat

Diversity and Inclusion Council

LaToya Collins / Elizabeth Logue

Leadership Retreat Carolyn Gray

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

Young Professionals Network

David Deveau / Dr. Sydney Walker

VP Marketing & Community Relations ....................... Ann Wolford, The Wolford Group

C.A.R.E.S Committee

Corinne Coulter / Roxanne Davis

Business Summit ............................. David Deveau / Stacey Falletti / Christin Cherry

Marketing Brenna Hapes

Vice President & Treasurer ...................................... Angela Strong, A Strong CPA, LLC

Vice President & Chairman’s Appointment ..... Dr. Ann Snyder, The Woodlands Township

Immediate Past Chairman ................. Julie Ambler, The Woodlands Christian Academy

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership............................. Gil Staley

Directors: Terms Expire 2023

Jennifer Bruse Hello Woodlands

Kristine Marlow Montgomery County Food Bank

Nicole Preston Community Impact Newspaper

Rip Reynolds Regency Centers

Ann Wolford The Wolford Group

Stephen Wright Wright Business Techologies, Inc.

J.J. Hollie

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

Ex–Officio Directors

Brad Bailey / Nick Wolda Visit The Woodlands

Matt Beasley Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Mayor Paul Bond City of Oak Ridge North

RW Bray Office of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

James Brown Conroe North Houston Regional Airport

Chief Palmer Buck Fire Chief – The Woodlands Township

Melanie Bush Montgomery County Treasurer

Kaaren Cambio Office of Congressman Dan Crenshaw

Sen. Brandon Creighton Texas State Senate, District 4

Monica Bomkamp Enia Education for Tomorrow Alliance

Mayor John Escoto City of Shenandoah

Constable Ryan Gable Montgomery County Constable, Pct. 3

Debbie Glenn-Cross Montgomery County Restaurant Association

John Hafley Judge County Court Law 1

John Hall HARC

Ted Harris .............................................................................................. The Woodlands Mall

Linda Head .............................................................................. Lone Star College System Office

Missy Herndon ............................................................................. Interfaith of The Woodlands

Captain Tim Holifield ...................................................Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department

Jace Houston / Heather Ramsey ........................................................ San Jacinto River Authority

Randy Johnson ................................................................ Montgomery County Hospital District

Mark Keough ................................................................................ Montgomery County Judge

Kristine Marlow ........................................................................ Montgomery County Food Bank

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

John Mayner ............................................................. Shenandoah Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tammy McRae County Tax Assessor Collector

Commissioner James Noack Montgomery County Commissioner, Pct. 3

Dr. Curtis Null Conroe I.S.D.

Michelle O’Rourke United Way

Samantha Reiter

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District

Sarah Rhea Leadership Montgomery County

Lesley Briones Harris County Commissioner, Pct. 4

Commissioner Charlie Riley Montgomery County, Pct. 2

Dr. Rebecca Riley Lone Star College Montgomery

Betty Russo Office of The Governor Greg Abbott

Dr. Ann Snyder/Monique Sharp The Woodlands Township

Gil Staley The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

Brandon Steinmann Montgomery County Clerk

James Stinson, P.E.

The Woodlands Water Agency

Jenny Taylor Market Street

State Rep. Steve Toth

Texas House of Representatives, District 15

Charlie Vienne Sam Houston State University

ABOUT BUSINESS TODAY CHAMBER STAFF

President & CEO jjhollie@woodlandschamber.org

Mary Coley Smith

Vice President Community Service mary.smith@woodlandschamber.org

Cyndi Alvarado

Vice President Membership cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org

Gina Mitchell

Director of Finance & Operations gina.mitchell@woodlandschamber.org

Brenna Hapes

Director of Marketing & Communications brenna.hapes@woodlandschamber.org

Royce Brooks

Director of Sales royce.brooks@woodlandschamber.org

Samantha Chapa

Director of Government Affairs samantha.chapa@woodlandschamber.org

Sasha Parsons Waters

Director of Signature Event sasha.waters@woodlandschamber.org

Gracie Skiles

Sales Associate

Jae Kim

Finance Assistant

Becky Rossi

gracie.skiles@woodlandschamber.org

jae.kim@woodlandschamber.org

Membership Assistant becky.rossi@woodlandschamber.org

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