CALENDAR OF EVENTS BUSINESS EXPO AND LUNCHEON
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS BUSINESS EXPO AND LUNCHEON
May 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Volume 5, Number 13 BUSINESS EXPO AND LUNCHEON Thursday, May 21, 2009 May 7 Ambassador Meeting 11:30 a.m. – Community Center ___________________________________________________________________________________________ May 7 Leadership Graduation ___________________________________________________________________________________________ May 12 Small Business Growth & Development Noon – Chamber Boardroom ___________________________________________________________________________________________ May 14 Beautification Award 4:00 p.m. – Rosewood Funeral Home __________________________________________________________________________________________ May 19 Executive Board Meeting 10:45 a.m. – Chamber Boardroom __________________________________________________________________________________________ May 19 Board of Directors Meeting 11:30 a.m. – Chamber Boardroom Speaker: Jim MacIngvale Mattress Mack On Thursday, May 21st the chamber will once again hold its annual Small Business Expo giving members the opportunity to showcase their businesses. As in past years, the Expo will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center located at 500 West 13th Street. The event is a trade fair. As well as an award presentation luncheon where we honor our Small Business of the Year...yet unknown. For those of you attending only the luncheon and award presentation portion of the event, please note this year’s speaker is Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston. For additional information or to make reservations, contact the chamber office at 281-479-1559. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ May 21 SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Burke Activity Center ___________________________________________________________________________________________ May 25 MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED THE CHAMBER HAS A NEW WEBSITE The chamber website has a new look and new features for it’s members. Take advantage of the website’s attributes by visiting www.deerpark.org today! Online Calendar of Events: The website now features an online calendar of events. The most recent events can be found on the homepage on a scrolling calendar. Members are also able to view events in calendar format either by clicking ’view all events’ on the scrolling calendar or clicking the ’calendar’ link at the top hand navigation on any of the pages. Register for events: If members see an event they would like to attend, they now have the ability to make reservations online. Members are able to make reservations months in advance and set up an email reminder to remind them that the event is approaching. Website users also have the advantage of paying for the event online and receiving a receipt for the payment sent directly to their email. When a member opens the event, they have the option to click the ‘register’ button. Once the register button is clicked, a new window will open and members have the ability to enter all the information needed. That includes the number of reservations, names of attendees and payment method. The information will be emailed to the member and the chamber. The reservations will be made. Online Newsletter: Current and back of the newsletter will be available online and includes color photos and links. Members are able to click on the newsletter link and select the month that they would like to view. A separate window with a PDF of the newsletter will then be opened. Virtual Directory: Take a tour of the directory online. Members are able to view the directory as if it were sitting in front of them. Read articles within the directory and have access to the websites of those who have advertised in the directory by clicking on their full color ads. C H A I R M A N Beautification Award Zachry Chamber Ambassadors recently presented the April Beautification Award to Chad Dumont and his staff at Zachry located at 2402 S. Battleground Road.If your travels take you past their facility, please take a moment to view the beautiful new building! RIBBON CUTTINGS C O R N E R Improving the quantity and quality of the Chamber is an ongoing commitment. The way we do this is through a strong membership base. Members are what the Chamber is all about. It is one thing to sign-up a new member -- it is just as important to keep good members. This is done by offering services and activities that enhance membership value. We refer to “dues” as “investment.” Why? Because of the low membership cost for many organizations, it really is an investment. That’s how the Chamber staff and volunteers look at it, as an investment. Members who take advantage of all the Chamber has to offer will likely find that increased exposure and networking opportunities help their businesses grow and prosper. We all encounter business friends on a day-to-day basis. If they’re not chamber members...why not? Please encourage your business associates to become a part of our organization by contacting Donna Mills, Membership Director at 281-4791559. The networking opportunities are invaluable. The April Beautification Award was recently presented to Zachry Construction at 2402 Battleground Road. Have you driven by there lately? The grounds look great and their new building is beautiful! Tejas IT Solutions There is a new guy on the tech scene. Chris Nino with Tejas IT Solutions will be more than willing to lend a helping hand to those who need it. Give Chris a call at 281-7534917 if you need well informed technical support with a friendly attitude. Califor- California Pipe Recycling Unwanted pipe from refineries and chemical plants can have a destination and a purpose. Whether it be pipe fencing or sheet metal, California Pipe Recycling offers and alternative for metal waste. We welcome this California On May 21, this year’s BUSINESS EXPO also promises to be special. As in past years it will be held at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This well received event provides our business members the opportunity to showcase their business, as well as honor our Small Business of the Year. We expect a full house for our speaker, Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack” to most people in this area of the country. Mack is a unique individual who has made his mark on the world not only by his business achievements, but also by showing that his heart is as big as Texas. While I don’t promise that he’ll be pulling dollar bills out of his back pocket to pass out to the audience, I can promise that you will hear a dynamic speaker who is not afraid to show his love of country and his fellow man. I’ve said it before, but let me say it again, the chamber is here to serve you. We are currently making changes within our organization to allow us to better serve our members and the needs of the business community and local economy. If you have any ideas or projects you would like to see the chamber pursue, please let us know. Our doors are always open. If there is ever anything we can do to help you, please give us a call. We are always open to new ideas and suggestions. See you at our next event. Upward, Grady West, Chairman of the Board IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU! La Quinta Inn and Suites CVS Located near businesses like Shell Oil, Lyondell, Citgo, and Hydrochem, and 15 minutes from NASA Johnson Space Center, the brand new La Quinta Inn & Suites Deer Park is the place to stay. With a plethora of attractions like the Kemah Boardwalk, entertainment like Battleground Golf Course, shopping and dining galore, you have everything right at your finger tips! Their comfortably spacious rooms include amenities like Serta beds, high speed Internet access, microwave, refrigerator, flat panel TV. Then wake up to a free Bright Side Breakfast. They offer free local calls, free USA today, free parking, guest laundry facilities and an indoor swimming pool and spa, with fitness center. As always pets are welcome. Give La Quinta a call at 281-4765300. Their combination of health care services and offerings are enabling CVS to provide end-to-end solutions that impact everything from their pharmacy plan to the ultimate delivery of products and services to customers. Their capabilities include industry-leading clinical and health management programs, specialty pharmacy expertise, leadership in retail clinics and customer service excellence. Their deep consumer knowledge is gained through the customers who visit their CVS/pharmacy store every day. CVS focuses on their customers needs and their excellent staff is there to serve the community. The CVS on Center Street in Deer Park will soon have a Minute Clinic. CVS is doing what they can to make health care a little easier for people with a lot going on. YOUR BUSINESS NAME COULD BE APPEARING HERE!!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ It’s very simple...all you have to do is: Reserve your space by calling Nicki at 281-479-1559 Submit your article by the 15th of the month For your efforts, we will: Feature your article in the newsletter with a readership of 800, and unlimited website exposure Feature your business name on the chamber marquee for one week during that month Send the article submitted to the Deer Park Broadcaster for publication in the monthly “chamber corner” section of their paper. Papa John’s As a high school student working at a local pizza pub in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Papa John's founder John Schnatter realized that there was something missing from national pizza chains; a superior-quality traditional pizza delivered to the customer's door. In 1983, "Papa" John Schnatter delivered his last campus pizza, picked up his business degree from Ball State University, and went back to Jeffersonville, Indiana. There, at age 22, he knocked down the broom closet in his father's tavern, sold his prized 1972 Z28 Camaro, purchased $1,600 worth of used restaurant equipment, and began delivering pizzas out of the back of the bar. To this day, Papa John’s, is committed to delivering on its brand promise of "Better Ingredients, Better Pizza." Call the Deer Park location today to experience this promise at 281-930-0010 Ad Hilton Houston Hobby Airport Ad Shell Federal Credit Union Ad Philibert Allstate RIBBON CUTTINGS Farm- Farmer’s Insurance Connie Fullerton Phoenix Design Group There is a new insurance agent in town. Connie Fullerton is an insurance agent with Farmer’s. She has the ability to insure your home, auto, RV or commercial vehicle. She would love to help with your insurance needs. Give her a call at 281-543-2017. Are you looking for a spectacular event? From special effects to decorations for weddings or corporate events, the Phoenix Design Group has a design solution for everything. They can make your wedding an impressive occasion or your next business meeting phenomenal. Give them a call at 832-736-9998 No Name No Name BBQ For some of the best bar b que in town give Mike and his team a try. He has been in business for 26 years and his recipes reflect perfection. Stop by 101 S. Pasadena Blvd. to try the best bar b que in the Houston area. Gulf Coast Regional Giving blood means giving the gift of life to someone who needs it. Become a donor for life. Visit the beautiful and comfortable facility located at 5124 Fairmont in Pasadena and their friendly staff will put you at ease as you save lives. C Today’s Vision Fairmont Cullen’s Upscale American Grille A visit to the eye doctor at a close and convenient location with knowledgeable and experienced staff has never been easier. Dr. Vu Nguyen is a patient oriented optometrist that can assist you with all your eye needs. Visit their location at 5858 Fairmont or call 281-991-3937. You have not seen upscale until you have visited the largest restaurant in Texas. Cullen’s boast an exquisite menu and beautiful facilities for either dining, banquets or live music. Come to Cullen’s to experience the top of the food chain. APPLAUSE...Is our way of thanking those who have donated services, prizes and/or products during the month for their generosity and support. BUSINESSES: Bauer Visual Graphics, Inc. Bayside Urgent Care City of Deer Park Cullen’s Upscale American Grille Deer Park ISD Diversity Day Activity of Deer Park Farmers Ins. - Les Ellard Grand View Funeral Home Phelps State Farm Insurance San Jacinto College District Shell Deer Park GOLDEN DIVISION: Dorothy Beall Rex Beall Billie Dooly Beverly Fadner Allen Fousek Martha Fousek Leona Fredrick Ann Godbehere Donna Richison A Special Thank You to Bauer Visual Graphics for their donation of the new beautification award sign Chamber Welcomes New Members The following businesses and individuals have realized the importance of economic growth for Deer Park and have pledged their support to this cause by investing in their Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these businesses when you are in need of products or services. Austin Industrial, Inc. 406 W. X Street Deer Park, Texas 77536 281-478-0518/281-478-0754 (fax) Eddie Howard Industrial Manufacturing Casino Parties and More 1710 S. Yellowstone Deer Park, Texas 77536 281-389-9897/281-476-0983 (fax) Terry Moore Party Planning Office Depot 3937 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77505 281-998-0787/281-998-2958 (fax) Michael Jewell Office Supplies Bailey Orthodontics 11460 Space Center Blvd Houston, TX 77059 281-991-8100 Dr. Tara Bailey Orthodontist Tommy and Sheila Ginn 213 Yorkshire Court Deer Park, TX 77536 281-476-0105 Golden Division Simplified Communications, Inc. 11999 Katy Freeway Suite 530 Houston, Texas 77079 281-977-3762/281-664-5053 (fax) W.E. Knox Communications Burleson Florist 2317 South Shaver Pasadena, TX 77502 281-472-1204/281-472-1249 (fax) Greg Jones, Owner Florist H2eco Water 12922 Hemptsead Hwy. Houston, Texas 77040 713-812-8400/713-934-8405 (fax) Mike Bailes Bottled Water Yoga Rasa 3800 R Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77504 713-941-9642 Tracie Brace, Owner Yoga Studio Ad Impressive Ideas Ad Texas Bay Area Credit Union Renewing Their Commitment ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ These individuals, organizations and firms have renewed their financial commitment to the growth of our community through their continued investment in the chamber: 13 - 27 Years Wayne Riddle Insurance OxyVinyls - Houston Operations Chapman Vending & Coffee Svc. Solvay Chemicals Edward Jones Investments Caroline Tuck State Farm Ins. Kwik-Kopy Printing Center Deer Park Dental DeJean Construction Company Katie Kelley 4 - 11 Years 27 years 24 years 21 years 21 years 19 years 18 years 15 years 14 years 13 years 13 years Ad Independence Parkway FCU DIRECTIONS A publication for members and friends of The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce 110 Center Street, Deer Park, Texas, 77536 Phone: (281) 479-1559 Fax: (281) 476-4041 Jim Fox Chairman of the Board Sharon McLean President Website: www.deerpark.org E-mail: [email protected] 1 - 2 Years Aker Solutions 11 years Stockstill & Associates 10 years Rosewood Funeral Home 6 years The Mundy Companies 6 years Golden Specialty Consulting, Ltd 5 years Webb Melder Builder, Inc. 5 years Dan & Dorothy Austin 4 years Flowserve Corp. South Shore Harbour Resort Eleanor Loughry 2 years 2 years 1 year Ad Shell Deer Park PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DEER PARK, TX PERMIT #36