Houston Northwest News SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2007

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Houston
Northwest News
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
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The Official Publication of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce
Successful Businesses • Thriving Community
Inside This Issue:
New Sign Law
Renaissance 1960 Golf Tournament
Spotlight on Family Arts Center
14511 Falling Creek Dr.
Suite 205
Houston, Texas 77014
281-440-4160
www.HoustonNWChamber.org
The Chamber Partner’s Corner
New Off-Premise
S i g n L a w s S e p t e m b e r 1 st
Dear Friends,
MYTH
We need to dispel a myth running rampant in northwest Houston.
It is “Joining the Chamber will build my business”. We know what you
are thinking, but the truth is:
• A business is built with an effective business plan, which
includes marketing, promotion, customer focus and
networking.
• We have heard, “no one from the Chamber ever patronizes
my business”. In most cases it is untrue and the business owner
does not have an effective way to track Chamber members.
Besides, did the business owner invite Chamber members to their
business by hosting an after-hours event, a networking
breakfast, a member’s only discount or other promotional
effort? Even veteran members need to remind us all that they
are there and ready to serve.
•The Chamber of Commerce alone cannot compensate for a
business that is unhealthy or struggling. We would refer you
to our Business SWAT program or one of our free business
counselors. A business must have most of their house in order to
truly reap the benefits of Chamber membership. And just
because a business has been in the area for over 20 years does
not mean it is healthy. It might be time to re-evaluate the
business plan!
There have been laws prohibiting bandit signs in the right of
way of our streets for many years, however the laws did not
“have enough teeth” to prevent violations. The laws only
allowed prosecution of those who placed the signs in the
ground, rather than those who contracted to have the signs
placed.
Effective September 1st, HB 413 goes into effect. This law
amends Chapters 392 and 393 of the Transportation Code
allowing the prosecution of the advertiser commissioning the
placement of the sign. Local law enforcement will be able to act
to prosecute offenders with fines of $500.
“This is a huge step forward in cleaning up a huge problem in
our area,” explains Camille Hamilton of CM IT Solutions and
chair of the Chamber’s Sign Coalition, “not the final solution
but one we’ve looked forward to for years.”
HB 413 was co-authored by Rep. Rob Eissler and Rep. Patricia
Harless in the last legislative session. Commitment from our
legislators and strong support mobilized through the Houston
Northwest Chamber of
Commerce and Scenic
Texas helped to bring this
law into being. This bill
has no impact on legal
signs, including onpremise business signs or
properly permitted offpremise signs, political
campaign signs and other
approved signage.
REALITY
• The Chamber CAN involve you in the Buy Nearby Program
to encourage local commerce. Just order your $25 kit and get
started. Find the best of products and services at
www.buynearby.com
• The Chamber CAN provide workshops to provide you and
your employees with the skills to meet your business challenges
• The Chamber CAN place you on the Chamber Online
Member Directory. You must take the time to log-in and
upgrade your listing with details, descriptions and for those
who are Council or Circle members, you may upload photos
and logos to your directory listing! Just go to:
•The Chamber CAN provide you with data reports to help you
build a marketing strategy or a business plan—all free.
• The Chamber CAN offer business counseling, import-export
expertise, and over 750 friends to do business with.
• The Chamber CAN provide you with countless opportunities
to interact with the most wonderful collection of professionals
in the nation…right here in northwest Houston.
Questions regarding the new law may be directed to the City of
Houston Sign Administration Office under the direction of
Susan Luycx, 713-535-7900. This office has jurisdiction over
off-premise signs in the unincorporated areas of Harris County.
Another law going into effect September 1st is HB 412 which
addresses illegal, un-permitted off-premise signage along
federal roadways and rural Texas roadways through
amendments to Chapters 391 and 394 of the State
Transportation Code. Currently the Texas Department of
Transportation permits billboards and other forms of offpremise signage along state rural roads and federal roads. Under
this law, local district attorneys or county attorneys will also be
able to enforce violations within their jurisdictions.
And do not forget some of the things your Chamber does that
impact you without you ever leaving your office:
• Initiates road and transportation upgrades
• Communicates what’s happening in your community
• Advocates for business interests with local, state and national
officials
• Supports education, specifically helping students with $1825,000 in scholarships annually
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September/October 2007
Renaissance 1960 T a k e s O f f
Renaissance 1960
Renaissance 1960 has become a recognized name in northwest
Houston in recent months. In May, the Houston Northwest
Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations
launched the effort whose purpose was “to develop an informed, capable
corps of leaders who will engage in a satisfying process to determine
community issues and work to address them. The ultimate goal is to create
a strategic plan to develop the economic development of the region and an
improved quality of life”.
Golf Tournament
Don’t miss the HNWCC 14th Annual Golf tournament to
benefit the projects of Renaissance 1960 to revitalize our
community. 12:00 noon shotgun start will get the golfers
scrambling to turn in their reservations for a day of fun, food
and great golf. Hooters-Spring will donate a bountiful box
lunch and Hasta La Pasta will spoil us for dinner! Contact us
now to find the “ace” of a sponsorship for your company. Don’t
“bogey” out on the chance to do a little business with pleasure
for a project supporting the “green” ways of 1960. Call Alisha
Roberts at the Chamber for more information.
The effort mobilized citizens into five “project teams”:
• Regional/Urban Planning led by Tom & Mary Davis of the
Davis Alliance, Jay Porter of Prosperity Bank and Pam Bailey
of Chaparral Management
• Model Block led by Kim Walsh of Houston Northwest Medical
Center
• Green Medians led by Barbara Schlattman of Schlattman
Interiors
A special “Thank You “ to our sponsors to date: Amegy Bank,
Fred Haas Toyota, Northside Lexus, Sterling Bank, The
Residence Doctor and Woodforest National Bank!
• Crime Prevention Awareness led by Marinell Mendoza of
Texas Repertory Theatre
• Trees Preservation led by Lynell Brooks of Amegy Bank
“Renaissance 1960 is a grass roots effort to intervene in the
problems and challenges facing our area,” explains Barbara
Thomason, Chamber president., “and we want to harness the
passion of our residents to bring about positive changes.”
During a July meeting of the Regional/Urban Planning group with
State Representatives Patricia Harless and Debbie Riddle, it was
recommended that the organization of Renaissance 1960 be
formalized under the Champions/FM 1960 Improvement
Corporation. This organizational shift would allow this team and
the other teams to carry out their improvements while preparing for
a management district bid.
At a later meeting, the Board of the Champions/FM 1960
Improvement Corporation, chaired by Bill Franks of Earth Data
Solutions, voted to change its name to “Renaissance 1960” and
named Mary Davis of the Davis A l l i a n c e a s t h e organization’s
Executive Director. After
this move, the project
teams report through the
new o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d
coordinate closely to
continue the work of
Renaissance 1960. This
new organization will
pursue a 501 (c) 4 nonprofit status and take steps
to contract an urban
planner to work with the
community to develop a
cohesive strategy and a
landscape designer to
develop plans for FM 1960 median plantings.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Raveneaux Country Club
Proceeds will help fund projects of Renaissance 1960 to
revitalize our community. Contact Alisha Roberts for Team
Registration or Sponsorships, 281-440-4160 or
[email protected]
For more information regarding Renaissance 1960, go to
www.renaissance1960.org or search on the Chamber’s Calendar of
Events for area meetings.
Players — $150 per player;
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$ 500 per foursome
Houston Northwest Medical Center
Spotlight on
Opens New Heart Center
Family Arts Center
On June 28th, Houston Northwest Medical Center opened its doors
to dedicate their new Heart Center that is named the Ed Roberson
Heart Center, after one of the founding fathers of the hospital, “Dr.
Ed” Roberson.
Houston Family Arts Center Will Have a New Home
The Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC), formerly operating out of
Liberty Revival Church (LRC), will be moving to a new location.
Their permanent location is at 10225 Woodedge Dr., called the
Center for Cultural Arts and Houston Family Arts Center. It is west of
Perry Road, off FM 1960 W. Before their move to the permanent
location, their next two productions will be at the Berry Center
Theater, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd. and 290 W.
The dedication ceremony included family members of Dr. Roberson,
including Marinelle Roberson. The lovely event offered guests winetasting, delicious food and music by an ensemble of the Houston
Symphony.
The Ed Roberson Heart Center (Center) will support Houston
Northwest Medical Center’s growing cardiovascular medicine and
cardio-thoracic surgery programs. From routine diagnostic care
treatment of heart arrhythmias, a complete spectrum of heart and
vascular care will be available in the Center.
According to Gary Kreitz, VP Marketing, “The HFAC was founded
by my wife, Loleda, Bob & Teri Clark and myself in July 2005. We
chose northwest Houston to be part of the growing Cultural District
here. We wanted to provide theatre based on our beliefs and core
values, and felt that in this community we had found an environment
conducive to making that happen.”
“The new Ed Roberson Heart Center will allow Houston Northwest
Medical Center to showcase its strengths in cardiac care,” says Drew
Kahn, chief executive officer. “Our medical staff has immense talent
and the Ed Roberson Heart Center will provide them with the
equipment and resources that foster quality patient care,” adds Kahn.
This new facility will allow the program to provide a wide range of
opportunities in the visual and performing arts for youth and adults.
The goal is to encourage all to develop their creativity in a way that will
positively shape the future.
Among the special features integrated into the Center are all private
patient rooms, equipped to provide care for patients according to
their needs and conditions, from less acute to the more serious, and
three Cath Lab suites. The staff caring for the patient changes
according to the level of care needed.
The Center for Cultural Arts will also provide the Houston Family
Arts Center with much needed dedicated rehearsal space, expanded
stage space, improved lighting, two restrooms, classrooms, dressing
rooms, and an area for costume and prop storage. Space will also be
allocated to teach workshops and perform smaller audience
participation shows.
“In the new Center, we will subscribe to the philosophy that we can
best serve patients and the community by providing quality care in a
healing, nurturing environment,” says Pam Egan, Director of
Cardiovascular Services. “On average our staff has nine years of
experience working in the Cath Lab area. Their experience fosters a
mutual sense of trust between physicians on the medical staff and the
hospital staff that creates a team approach to the care of our patients,”
adds Egan.
There are new factors forcing Texas schools to cut funding for arts
programs, a situation that will result in fewer hands-on opportunities
for students to extend themselves creatively. As a result, many parents
have asked for an ongoing children’s program at HFAC. HFAC is
striving to help fill the gap but they need financial support to complete
their facility.
HFAC has created Kids In Theatre (KIT), a compelling method of
teaching children a variety of acting skills while exposing young
children in the audience to fun, hands-on theatre. During the summer
and throughout the school year, they will conduct workshops for
students of all ages to improve their acting, singing, and dancing skills.
They will also perform mainstage plays and musicals with crossgenerational casts.
Every private patient room will be equipped with a complimentary in
room entertainment system. This system includes an expanded
channel line-up as well as many ‘on-demand’ features, such as
premium movies, information on hospital services and patient
education on bedside televisions. Patients also have free limited Web
access for checking e-mail, browsing the Internet, checking weather
and news, and using search engines.
They are also in the midst of planning an exciting program which will
provide opportunities for young playwrights and directors to write
and direct their own plays!
Since their founding in November 2005, the Houston Family Arts
Center has quickly established a quality reputation for itself in
Northwest Houston. In their first 12 months of operation, they
presented nine, full-length stage productions. They have continued
to grow in popularity among old and young alike.
For more information about productions, programs or auditions,
please contact the Houston Family Arts Center, a non-profit
organization serving northwest Houston at 281-664-1418 or
www.houstonfac.com .
Pam Egan, Lead Cardiologist (far left) and Drew Kahn (far right)
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The Cypress Creek Cultural District supports the arts communities in the
Cypress Creek/FM 1960 area, promotes the expansion of those venues and the
addition of new venues. Schedules of upcoming performances and events are a
new regular feature of our newsletter.
ACE THEATRE
17011 Bamwood,
281-587-1020
Jungle Book
Performance: September 7th - 23rd
Location: Ace Theatre
Constant Billy with
McTaggert Irish Dancers
Houston Grand Opera’s
“Opera to Go!” presents
“Sleeping Beauty”
3 p.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2007
10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2008
Camerata Ventapane Quartet
featuring Barry Sills, Cello
Performance: Oct. 12th - Nov. 3rd
Youth Special Performance
Performance: November 9th - 17th
3 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008
“A World of Song” with
Sigrid Johnson, Conductor
7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008
Blake Davidson, Bass
3 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2008
It’s a Wonderful Life
Holiday Show
Performance: November 30th December 22nd
Sa Chen, Crystal Award,
Van Cliburn International
Piano Competition
3 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2008
CYPRESS CREEK F.A.C.E.
Thomas Hulton Trio,
Jazz Ensemble
(Foundation for the Arts & Community Enrichment)
3 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2008
6823 Cypresswood Dr.,
Spring, TX 77379
281-440-4850.
www.cypresscreekface.org
Star-Lit! Series*
The Lettermen
8 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2007
Bowfire
8 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2007
Houston Symphony Orchestra
8 p.m., Monday, December 31, 2007
Marvin Hamlisch
8 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2008
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
8 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008
Promenade Series*
Dons & Divas,
Simply Grand Opera
3 p.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Leon Turner & Danny Kelly,
Spirituals
3 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Zoya Shuhatovich,
Russian Pianist
3 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 23rd - Dec. 16th, 2007
Special Sunday Matinee at 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 9th & 16th
Houston Symphony Orchestra’s
“Sounds Like Fun”
3 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Rob Landes Trio
Dial M For Murder
Annie
7:30 p.m., June TBD 2008
TEXAS REPERTORY THEATRE CO.
*Artist, dates & times subject to
change without notice.
14243 Stuebner Airline,
a half-mile north of FM 1960
281.583.7573
www.texreptheatre.org
HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER
Lend Me A Tenor
16200 State Highway 249,
281-453-0290
www.houstonfac.com
September 12-30
The Pirates Of Penzance
A Christmas Story
September 1 – 8
December 5-30
Dracula
October 24-November 11
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Family Series*
Dinner Theatre Production
December 1 – 15
PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE
ARTS AT CYPRESS CREEK
PLAYHOUSE 1960
Community Breakfast Series
6814 Gant Rd
Houston, TX 77066
281-587-8243
www.playhouse1960.com
Ball in the House
7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2007
Trout Fishing in America
7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008
Chapter Two
Joe Scruggs
7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2008
Aug. 24th - Sept. 15th, 2007
Focus on Education
Children’s Series*
A Streetcar Named Desire
Oct. 5th - Oct. 27th, 2007
Strike 3 Percussion
10 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Providing updates and funding
opportunities for the Museum
Call T. Capps for info:
281-350-5662
At Shirley Acres
217 Woerner Road, Houston 77090
For more information, go to
www.ccculturaldistrict.org and
subscribe to the cultural district
e-newsletter.
Pied Piper ~ The Musical
Saturdays & Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Oct. 6th - Oct. 28th, 2007
Houston Grand Opera’s
“Opera To Go!” presents
“Sleeping Beauty”
10 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday
April 16 & 17, 2008
FREE Children’s Series*
Carranza Puppets’
“Beauty and the Beast”
10 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2007
Strike 3 Percussion
10 a.m., Saturday, November 10, 2007
ArtsPower presents
“Madeline and the Bad Hat”
10 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2008
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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Opens
New Center of Excellence in Spring
On Friday, August 10th at the Sam Houston Race Park, there were
festivities for everyone. Guests and volunteers alike proclaimed that
the food was the best ever at this year’s event.
Area restaurants came out to “tantalize” the palate and they
succeeded. There were tasty morsels from all of the exhibitors: Abby’s
Bakery & Café, Barrista Café, Big Sam’s Barbeque, Boudreaux’s
Cajun Kitchen, Cajun Stuff, Camille’s Sidewalk Café, Gringo’s
Mexican Kitchen, Hasta La Pasta, Hooters-Spring, Jason’s Deli,
Kolache Factory, Nola’s New Orleans Seafood, Olive Garden,
Paul’s Pizza Shop, Pavarotti’s Restaurant, Rao’s Bakery, Super
Suppers, Sweet Tomatoes & The Lodge at Shirley Acres.
On July 26, 2007, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic staff and local officials
celebrated and officially opened the new Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Cancer Center at Spring. The 12,000-square-foot Cancer
Center now provides the advanced services currently offered by
the Cancer Center at Kelsey-Seybold’s Main Campus Clinic
near the Texas Medical Center to cancer patients on Houston’s
north side. These services include minimally-invasive breast
biopsy technology, as well as genetic testing and infusion therapy
services.
The 2007 Judges for the food competition were Houston City
Council member Toni Lawrence; Dr. Richard Carpenter, the new
chancellor of North Harris Montgomery Community College
District; George Arnau president of Woodforest National Bank;
Chief Woody Mitchell of Constable Ron Hickman’s Office, Precinct
4; Gail Bowlin, past Chairmen of HNWCC and Ray Laughter of
North Harris Montgomery Community College District. The judges
deliberated for a couple of hours before making their decisions on the
winners of the four categories, including Best Appetizer, Entrée,
Dessert and Booth Decoration. The winners are as follows:
Best Appetizer – The Lodge at Shirley Acres
Honorable Mention Appetizer – Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen
Best Entrée – Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen
Honorable Mention Entrée – Olive Garden
Best Dessert – The Lodge at Shirley Acres
Honorable Mention Dessert – Rao’s Bakery
Best Booth Decorations – Sweet Tomatoes
Honorable Mention Decorations – Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen
Best Overall Exhibitor – The Lodge at Shirley Acres
The event could not have been a success without our sponsors &
donors. The “Apollo” Premier Sponsor was Super Suppers.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s largest community-based
physician group, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in the
Texas Medical Center. Kelsey-Seybold offers the services of
more than 300 physicians in over 40 medical specialties. The
Clinic’s 18 Houston-area locations offer convenience to patients
close to home and work. Kelsey-Seybold has proudly served the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration since 1966 and
today provides medical services on-site at both Johnson Space
Center and Moscow. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is part of the St.
Luke's Episcopal Health System.
Super
Suppers
Pictured from right to left: Dr. Tejash Patel, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
department chief of Hematology and Oncology; Dr. Spencer Berthelsen,
chairman, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Board of Directors; Dr. James Hoyle,
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic medical director; Dr. K. Bruce Lobley, managing
physician, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Spring Medical and Diagnostic
Center; Gary Rice, R.Ph., vice president, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Facilities and Retail Services; Melissa Rambin, R.Ph., clinic
administrator, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Cancer Center and Infusion
Services; Sandy Oliver, office of State Representative Patricia Harless;
and Barbara Thomason, president, Houston Northwest Chamber of
Commerce.
“Dionysius” Sponsors were North Harris Montgomery
Community College District, Weingarten Realty Investors and
Woodforest National Banks. “Mercury” Sponsors were Amegy
Bank of Texas, CenterPoint Energy, First Choice Emergency
Room, and Sterling Bank. First Choice Emergency Room
sponsored the raffle for a cruise for (2) won by Eric Yates. H.E.B. was
the “Water” Sponsor by donating refreshing H.E.B. brand water to
all the thirsty guests. Support Sponsors were Black Tie Limousine,
Counts & Bonacci, L.L.P., Ideas in Motion and Ripley’s Mufflers
& Brakes.
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Volunteer of the Month
Chamber Happenings
HNWCC was proud to
recognize Kevin Hendricks of
DNC, as the July Volunteer of
the Month. Kevin and DNC
were very supportive of this
y e a r ’s A i r p o r t F e s t i v a l ,
donating seven scholarships
and all of the event food. We
want to extend our sincere
appreciation for their
contributions.
Luncheons!
The June 14th Airport Festival Luncheon was held at The
Wyndham Greenspoint. Scholarships were awarded to very
deserving recipients by Houston NW Chamber of Commerce,
Humble Area Chamber of Commerce and North Houston
Greenspoint Chamber of Commerce. The 25th Airport Festival
was a great success on June 16th with over 2000 guests braving the
weather to enjoy the festivities held in the Continental Airline
hanger. Special luncheon guests included Mayor Bill White,
Continental CEO, Larry Kellner and Houston Airport Systems
Executive Director Rick Vicar.
New Member
Appreciation Reception!
Something Different Tea Room’s owner, Margaret Gorneau, is
very generous to host our New Member Appreciation
Receptions. We enjoy the opportunity to gather and network
with our new members. “Welcome” new members!
July 12th Luncheon held at Raveneaux Country Club took us
back to yesteryear with some
old and loyal
friends of the
Chamber at the
helm. Founders,
Judge J. Kent
Adams, Jerry
Albrecht, Dr.
Otis Henisey,
Fred Grundmeyer and Dr. Glenn Wilkerson took center stage to
share their visions they had for the chamber when it was
established in 1974 (see photo page 8)
New Member Spotlight
Cruise One is a full service cruise travel agency operating in the
Spring/Woodlands area. They combine the latest technology
with old-fashioned customer service. They provide
incentive/reward cruises, family
reunion cruises (including a
personal family website),
complimentary honeymoon
registry, corporate meeting cruises,
that include meeting rooms and a/v
equipment, and any kind of
individual or group cruise. They
can help organizations develop fund
raising cruises where major cruise
lines donate to the charity. For your cruising needs, call Lisha
Dinkins or Kris Geyer with CruiseOne @ 281-298-1960 or visit
their website at www.cruiseone.com/ldinkins.
Vicky Young of Heritage Texas Properties,
sponsored the July luncheon and can be
contacted at 5411 FM 1960 W., Houston
77069, 281-440-1221 or by visiting the web at
www.heritagetexas.com.
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Houston Northwest Chamber of
Commerce Welcomes
The Founding Fathers
By Cherie Hyatt
Chamber Happenings
continued. . .
New Member Spotlight continued...
Houston Northwest Chamber members and guests were
privileged to hear how this Chamber got its beginnings 33 years
ago, during the July luncheon at Raveneaux Country Club. This
luncheon was dedicated to the veteran members of the Chamber
and featured some of the founding fathers of the Chamber.
Spring Spine Center - Dr. Smith has been in practice in the
Northwest Houston since 1995. His new office at 6225 FM
2920 Ste 200 has been open since March of 2006 and is located
in the FM 2920 Medical Center, a multi-specialty facility. He
also has a satellite office in Kingwood, the Kingwood Spine
Center at 2316 Timber Shadows, Ste 102.
The founding fathers in attendance who were instrumental in
organizing the
Houston Northwest
Chamber were: Judge
J. Kent Adams,
Justice of the Peace,
Pct. 4; Dr. Otis
Henisey, PhD, DDS;
Dr. Glenn Wilkerson,
Pastor of Cypress
Creek Christian Church and Community Center; Fred
Grundmeyer, Grundmeyer Investments and Real Estate, and
Jerry Albrecht, Investments Management and a former State
Farm Agency owner.
Spring Spine Center is a Spinal Aid center.
Spinal Aid Centers of America has over 200
locations nationwide specializing in the
treatment of chronic and severe low back pain.
The medical breakthrough technology is
known as non-surgical spinal decompression
has helped thousands nationwide. You can
learn more about Dr. Smith and this
procedure
by
visiting
his
website
www.spinalaid.com or call Dr. Smith's office for a
complimentary consultation. 281-376-1288
Networking Breakfasts!
Capital One Bank at Cypresswood and Stuebner-Airline
hosted the June Networking Breakfast. Shamael Mustafa and
staff put on a lovely buffet .
According to Judge Adams, Rita Josh, (by gosh!) president of
Huntwick Bank, asked him and Dr. Henisey to start the Houston
Northwest Chamber. The common thread among these men
was their concern for economic development, scholarships, new
construction in the area and law enforcement. Judge Adams
recalled how “the area was starting to grow whiskers and needed
to be spruced up. It was time to change the diaper on the baby.”
Dr. Otis Henisey recalled how FM 1960 was widened in 1974
from two lanes and was previously known as Jack Rabbit Road.
Henisey told the audience how a group of doctors each put up
$10,000 to build Houston Northwest Medical Center. They
started an EMS service and the Houston Northwest Chamber
backed it. Henisey jokingly said, “no one knew we made mistakes
because no one was here to notice it!”
During the 70’s the Houston Northwest Chamber managed to
bring to the community: Hooks Airport, Cypresswood County
Courthouse, and the County Clerk’s office with Anita
Rodeheaver. The Sheriff’s Department was the only law
enforcement present at that time.
Pa’s Backyard Grill, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Raoul Pajares, did
a beautiful spread for the July Networking Breakfast. Their
ribbon cutting followed the breakfast as we welcomed Pa’s
Backyard Grill to the chamber. Please visit our friends for
delicious dining at 17045 Stuebner Airline Rd., Spring, 77379.
Art Barasch of Wealth Design Group, the chairman for the
networking breakfasts, has raved about their key-lime pie!
According to Jerry Albrecht, Joe McDermott was the biggest
developer in the area, building Champions - Sections 1, 2 and 3.
Norchester, Huntwick, Greenwood Forest, Ponderosa and Olde
Oaks were some of the original subdivisions in the area. The
population of the area was around 35,000 to 45,000 residents.
Jackie Burke and Jimmy Demaret built Champions Golf Club.
The club hosted PGA golf tournaments which brought national
attention to the area.
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Ribbon Cuttings
24 Hour Fitness - Kuykendahl
Autumn Grove
Brown Bear’s Basket
(281) 257-8869
(713) 870-1393
(281) 477-8822
Croft Visual Solutions
Flow Properties, Inc.
Fundamental Business Solutions
(713) 446-8806
(281) 376-2996
Hyatt Promotional Products
ITZ
One on One Personal Fitness Studio
(281) 383-9302
(832) 678-2151
(281) 397-9175
Pa’s Backyard Grill
Starbucks - 2920& Kuykendahl
Texas Home Group Realtors
(281) 251-3224
(281) 288-7512
(281) 350-8000
(832) 295-9804
US Toy Company
(281) 807-4573
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“Please welcome these
new members
to the Chamber”.
The Founding Fathers
The Chamber Partner’s Corner
Continued from page 8
Albrecht recalled how realtors, bankers, insurance agents and
various business men were the only ones touching the pulse of the
area. There was no government, no money and no voice from
downtown. There were three independent school districts Cypress Fairbanks, Spring and Klein which attracted families and
enabled the area to grow. “It was like building a cake, you start with
the ingredients then it evolves to a finished product,” Mr. Albrecht
said.
Continued from page 2. . .
It is through your membership dues that we can make these
things happen for you. Be watching in the next issue for a
member satisfaction survey that will be available on the
Chamber homepage. We want to hear from you!
Whether you choose to become very active or just enjoy the
passive benefits that the Houston Northwest Chamber of
Commerce affords you, we value your membership and share
your enthusiasm for this vibrant community.
Fred Grundmeyer laughingly remembered how money was
deducted from their bank accounts to start the Chamber without
their approval. He told how Lady Bird Johnson planted a crepe
myrtle on FM 1960 as part of the original beautification committee
program.
"People want to do business with people they know and trust"
Yours in Business,
Dr. Glen Wilkerson said, they each campaigned on behalf of the
community to get new roads started and would head downtown to
plead their case with officials. In the beginning there was strong
opposition to new streets because the residents didn’t want their
neighborhoods dissected.
Tommy Ripley
Barbara Thomason
Chairman
President
Wilkerson urged the audience to concentrate on present and future
needs, making the area a whole community. He issued a challenge
to change the name of FM 1960 from I-45 to SH 249 to Cypress
Creek Parkway. “Some may get mad and leave, but that’s
expected,” Wilkerson said.
This annual Member Recognition Luncheon is held each July and
recognizes members who have been in the Chamber for 10-33
years.
[Cherie Hyatt is the owner of Hyatt Promotional
[email protected] and is a new member of the Chamber]
Products,
APPLAUSE
Special thanks to these Chamber members deserving
recognition for special items and services:
All Sports Trophy • 1960 Sun • Abby’s Café & Bakery
Delaware Northern Company • Vickie Young-Heritage Texas Properties
Houston’s Incredible Pizza • Kwik Kopy #1 • LULAC
Sam Houston Race Park • Something Different Tea Room
10
HOUSTON NORTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -
Community Development Division
Division Chair: Craig Day • 281-583-2348
Education Chair: Irma Escontrias • 281-537-2832
Health Care Chair: Craig Day • 281-583-2348
Tourism Chair: James Wunderlich
Neighborhood Revitalization Committees Co-Chairs:
Enrique Lima • 832-797-1746
Bob Kincaid • 281-964-3081
Green Medians Chair: Barbara Schlattman • 281-444-0240
The Sign Coalition Chair: Camille Hamilton • 281-374-0006
Who’s Who . . .
Executive Committee
Directors at Large
Tommy Ripley
Tim Carmean
2007 Chairman
Ripley’s Muffler & Brakes, Inc.
Northwestern Mutual
Financial Group
Business Development Division
Darrell Pile
Regina Curry
2007 Chairman-Elect
Tomball Regional Medical Ctr.
Ex-Officio
Spring ISD
Division Chair: David Vaughn • 281-376-4781
Economic Development Co-Chairs:
Dennis Brantley • 281-880-5341
Milton Schopper • 281-690-0000
Small Business Chair: Mark Counts • 713-353-4754
Business SWAT Team Chair: Janie Aud-Riney • 281-580-4422
Buy Nearby Chair: Tommy Ripley • 281-444-3885
Business Expos Chair: Tom Ryon • 281-435-5550
Corporate Relations Committee Co-Chairs:
John Booher • 281-807-9462 x106
Brenda Jackson • 281-374-680
Nanci Decker
Seth Sharr
Chairman Ex-Officio
Cypress Creek
Foundation
for the Arts (FACE)
Communications/Public Affairs Division
Judge J. Kent Adams
Chairman Emeritus
Harris County, Precinct 4
Division Chair: Ray Shotwell • 281-358-4694
Government Affairs-Transportation Co-Chairs:
Jack Searcy • 281-376-5538
Tom Kikis • 281-580-6750
Public Safety Committee Chair: TBA
Marketing Committee Chair: C. K. Stafford • 832-237-0181
Tim Duffy
First Bank
Larry Hoole, CPA
Treasurer
Lawrence G. Hoole, PC
Steve Hawkins
Membership Division
Caldwell Companies
Division Chair: Jane Price • 281-251-9400
Ambassadors Co-Chairs:
Julie MacDonald • 281-251-9400
Business After Hours Co-Chairs: Jason Weeks • 832-265-3327
Networking Breakfast Chair: Art Barasch • 281-220-2736
Brenda Jackson
Secretary
Morgan Stanley
Steve Hrncir
HNTB Corporation
Special Events ~ Contact the Chamber • 281-440-4160
Annual Chamber Awards Gala 2007 Chair:
David Hawes • 281-807-8789
Airport Festival 2007 Chair: Steve Hrncir • 713-357-2031
Epicurean Evening 2007 Co-Chairs:
Belinda Menasco • 832-375-2760
Mark Smith • 281-807-8710
Golf Tournament 2007 Chair: Rodney Anderson • 281-569-3300
Women to Women Conference 2007 Chair: Lexi Pippin • 713-459-2080
Ray Laughter
Craig Day
Fitness Together
Ex-Officio
N. Harris Montgomery
College District
Jane Price
Curves
Houston NW Medical Center
Rufi Natarajan
Mint Homes
COUNCIL MEMBERS
FOUNDERS COUNCIL
Prairie View A & M
Ryland Homes
Wal-Mart - 2920 at Kuykendahl
WoodForest National Bank
Bob Roy
Ray Shotwell
CenterPoint Energy
David Vaughn
Kwik Kopy Business
Center #117
Dr. Steve Head
CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL
1960 Sun • AmegyBank
Brookside Funeral Homes & Memorial Park
CapitalOne • Continental Airlines • H-E-B Stores
Hewlett Packard • Houston Northwest Medical Center
NorthStar EMS, L.P. • Sam Houston Race Park
Tomball Regional Medical Center
Wal-Mart Supercenters • Weingarten Realty Investors
North Harris College
Jim Sanders
Hewlett Packard
14511 Falling Creek Dr., Ste 205
281-440-4160
Joann Ziifle
Weingarten
Realty Investors
11
Epicurean Evening 2007
Continued from page 6. . .
Delaware North Companies “DNC” Travel Hospitality Services,
FASTSIGNS, Kroger-738, Mountasia, Sam Houston Race Park
and U.S. Toy Company were all generous with their in-kind donations
for the event.
We would like to say a special “Thank You” to our Silent Auction
donors that help us raise additional funds through their gifts.
Last but certainly not least would be the hard working chamber
members that agreed to take on the responsibilities of coordinating this
event ~ our committee. Epicurean Evening 2007 committee co-chairs
were Belinda Menasco of Woodforest National Bank and Mark
Smith of Sam Houston Race Park. This volunteer team consisted of
many other hard working members and they are, Jeremy Brannon of
Woodforest National Bank, Richard Costa of Woodforest National
Bank, Nida Ellis of Herbalife, Cherie Hyatt of Hyatt Promotional
Products, Jenny Kimich of Amegy Bank of Texas, Christina
Kuchera of Amegy Bank of Texas, Janet Levesque of JC’s Chem
Dry, A.J. Salinas and Julie Woods-Mary Kay Cosmetics.
Thank you all for a great event! We look forward to seeing you next
year!
14511 Falling Creek Dr., Ste 205
281-440-4160
Chamber Board of Director’s
Proposed Election Slate
At the August 22nd Chamber Board of Director's meeting, a
slate of six candidates was approved to fill expiring terms on the
Board starting in January 2008. For biographical information on
these candidates and for a more complete listing of the Board
Election Process, please go to www.HoustonNWChamber.org
and click on "Board Elections'. If no other candidates are
submitted by October 1, this slate will be declared elected:
Mr. Keith Gray, CenterPoint Energy
Mr. David Hawes, Sam Houston Race Park
Mr. Drew Kahn, Houston Northwest Medical Center
Mr. Enrique Lima, AmeriStar Realtors
Ms. Belinda Menasco, Woodforest Banks
Mr. Tom Ryon, Capital One Bank

Houston Northwest News SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2007

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