MAY 2011 - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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MAY 2011
281.488.7676 • 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 • www.clearlakearea.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
INSIDE
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New Members
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Member Renewals
and
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Business EXPO
involvement. On May 12th, the 24th Annual Business
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Crawfish Festival
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State of the Lake
Greetings Fellow Chamber Investors,
The
Chamber
is
all
about
membership
EXPO will take place at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
in Nassau Bay. What a great way to take advantage of
your membership by networking at this event. If you’d
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like to get more involved, there is still an opportunity to have a booth for your
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business and/or be one of the sponsors for the event. It will be a fun event and I
hope to see you there.
On May 3rd in cooperation with the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors
Bureau, we will co-host the 6th Annual State of the Lake Address at the Hilton Houston
NASA Clear Lake. This is a great opportunity to hear from our county commissioners
and the local city mayors about the opportunities and challenges that face our
community, in the coming months. It is an exciting time in our community and this
should be a great learning event.
To kick off the summer season, the Chamber will host the "No Experience
Necessary" Bowling Tournament. This is always a popular event and the lanes book
up early. So, call Shari Sweeney at 281/488-7676 and register your team now!
Our Chamber is successful because of your support. Please take advantage of
the events offered by the Chamber to get exposure for your business or … just have
fun. Happy Summer!
Sincerely,
Chairman of the Board
Richard Allen
Space Center Houston
General Membership
Luncheon
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Young Professionals
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Business After Hours
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Distinguished Investors
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
stays in the local economy, benefiting residents and area merchants through higher
wages which allows them to purchase local goods and services.
Your dollars keep our community vibrant, helping business owners pay their
employees, who in return purchase homes,
pay taxes, buy gas, groceries and clothing.
We are fortunate to call this community our
1201 NASA PARKWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77058
(P) 281/488-7676
(F) 281/488-8981
www.ClearLakeArea.com
home, let’s do our part to stay the envy of
other communities around the state.
One of the best ways to "Shop the Bay
Area First" is to participate in or attend our
Over the past two years our community
has been hit by a major hurricane, suffered
from the national economic downturn and
ridden a roller coaster of emotion regarding
the uncertain future of the Johnson Space
Center. This summer we will be facing the
end of the Space Shuttle program which
means more uncertainty for our community. When talking to many business owners
from the construction industries to commercial real estate to the local travel agents
I have heard, “2010 was my worst year in
business but the first quarter of 2011 is looking better”. That’s good news! The Texas
Comptroller Susan Combs reports that the
state’s sales tax revenue in March 2011 had
an increase of 9.9%, compared to March
2010. This is the twelfth straight month that
sales tax revenue has increased. So far this
calendar year, local sales tax allocations
are up 7.9% compared to the first three
months of 2010.
We can all help our local economy continue to grow by thinking “Shop the Bay
Area First”. Your business makes a difference to our local merchants, restaurants,
health care providers, realtors, and any of
Business EXPO, on Thursday, May 12th at
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The purpose of
the EXPO is to nurture and enhance our local businesses, giving them the opportunity
to increase visibility and promote products
and services within the Clear Lake area. I
hope to see you at the EXPO.
I am happy to welcome our newest
Distinguished Investor; new member Texas
Citizen’s Bank – NASA has joined the ranks
as a “Distinguished Partner”. Their annual
membership investment increases their
visibility on our Chamber website, in our
monthly newsletter and at our Chamber
events as well as enhances our Chamber’s programs. Thank you, Mike Cornett
and Leon Coe for your support in allowing our Chamber to continue to promote
the Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston region.
Learn more about becoming one of our
Distinguished Investor’s by contacting me
or Stephanie Rice, our Director of Membership at 281/488-7676 today!
I hope you all have a great month,
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful
mothers and we’ll see you at the Business
EXPO on May 12th. Remember to “Shop
the goods and services provided by our
the Bay Area First”.
area businesses. For every $100 you spend
Warm Regards,
with a local business $45 stays within the
local economy benefitting you and me.
Several independent studies published by
the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirm that
money spent at a locally owned business
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HORIZONS MAY 2011
Cindy Harreld
Chamber President & CEO
CHAMBER STAFF
President & CEO
Cindy Harreld
[email protected]
cell: 281/851-1188
Vice President
Shari Sweeney
[email protected]
cell: 281/610-1056
Director of Finance
Sunya Fitz
[email protected]
cell: 281/782-0262
Front Office Manager
Faith Norris
[email protected]
Director of Communications
Febe Prado
[email protected]
cell: 281/382-1904
Director of Membership
Stephanie Rice
[email protected]
cell: 832/373-8121
Front Office Assistant
Ann Kimzey
Front Office Assistant
Harriet Liebman
Horizons is published monthly by
Clear Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce.
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME
New
Chamber Members
The Children's Center
Adelaide's Boutique
Laura Ball
Judy Tabuena
(281) 280-0772
14870 Space Center Blvd., A-1
Houston, TX 77062
www.adelaidesboutique.com
Kimberly Stone
(281) 282-1301
1301 Regents Park Drive, Suite 103
Houston, TX 77058
www.thechildrenscenterinc.org
Non-Profit Organizations
The following businesses have made
a commitment to the economic
growth of the Clear Lake area.
Please re-new your commitment by
calling on these businesses when
you are in need of their products or
services.
Ryson Real Estate - Bay Area
Ryan Loofboro
(281) 678-8660
1001 FM 646 N.
Dickinson, TX 77539
www.rysonhomes.com
Real Estate
►Recruited by: Kathryn Sanford,
KAT Sanford Productions
►Recruited by: Mark Rush, DRDA, PLLC, CPA's
and Cory Thomas, Veritrans
►Recruited by: Ivee Sauls,
Bay Area Citizen
AFLAC - Joseph Martinez
Dan Hughes
Texas Citizens Bank - NASA Branch
Joseph Martinez
(713) 829-5211
14723 Underwood Creek Way
Houston, TX 77062
www.aflac.com
Insurance
►Recruited by: Stephanie Rice,
Chamber Staff
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston
(281) 282-6036
1300-A Bay Area Blvd., Suite 218
Houston, TX 77058
www.bbbshouston.org
Non-Profit Organizations
►Recruited by: Amy Sanchez,
(281) 220-7777
234 Magnolia Way
League City, TX 77573
Insurance
►Recruited by: Cindy Harreld,
Chamber Staff
Delta Document Destruction
Karl Kjeilberg
(281) 291-9738
P.O. Box 129
Seabrook, TX 77586
www.deltashred.com
►Recruited by: Ronda SanFilipo
Trustmark National Bank
involved
unteer
Leon Coe
(281) 333-4569
1800 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
www.texascitizensbank.com
Banks & Banking Associations
►Recruited by: Ivee Sauls,
Bay Area Citizen
We Care Events
Jim Stoa
(713) 805-2022
18315 Hereford Lane
Houston, TX 77058
www.wecareevents.com
►Recruited by: Cindy Harreld,
Chamber Staff
MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
There are lots of Chamber committees and divisions to join, from the
Young Professionals to the bowling committee. Give us a call at
281/488-7676 or stop by the Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston,
and we'll find the right committee
for you!
MAY 2011 HORIZONS
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MEMBERSHIP
2010 - 2011 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Milestone
Anniversaries
Member Renewals
Thank you to the following members for renewing their membership with the
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
41 YEARS
■ CWT Vacations
38 YEARS
■ University of Houston-Clear Lake
36 YEARS
■ Gregory G. Bess Atty
33 YEARS
■ The Sign Shop
31 YEARS
■ Bay Area Printing, Inc.
30 YEARS
■ Frenchie's
29 YEARS
■ Texas Wealth Management, Inc.
27 YEARS
■ Brinkmann Petersen Dean
26 YEARS
■ JSC Federal Credit Union
■ Commissioner Steve Phelps
■ Royal Academy of Fine Arts
25 YEARS
■ State Sign Corp.
23 YEARS
■ yellowbook360
22 YEARS
■ ServiceMaster Advantage
20 YEARS
■ McRee Ford
■ Outback Steakhouse
16 YEARS
■ RE/MAX Space Center - Mark Lovfald
15 YEARS
■ Fastsigns - Clear Lake
■ Waldron & Schneider L.L.P.
14 YEARS
■ Interfaith Caring Ministries
13 YEARS
■ Interactive Medical Connections, Inc.
■ Nassau Bay Baptist Church
■ The Towers at Clear Lake
12 YEARS
■ Champion Toyota
■ MRI Technologies
11 YEARS
■ Advantage BMW Clear Lake
■ Clear Lake Symphony
■ Coastal Plastic Surgery
■ San Jacinto Day Foundation
■ San Jacinto Museum of History
10 YEARS UNDER
■ Aura Engineering LLC
■ Bailey & Galyen
■ Bank of America Home Loans
■ Bel-Furniture V
■ Caroline & Wayne Bundy
■ The Center for Family Medicine Wellness
& Aesthetics
■ Change Magazine
■ Chuck Emerson Agency
■ Clear Lake Christian School
■ Clear Lake Infiniti
■ Custom Web Sites of Clear Lake
■ Days Inn & Suites
■ Employee Staffing, Inc.
■ The Haven at South Shore
■ Lake Haven Apartment Homes
■ Intervention Resources
■ Murphy's Corporate Lodging
■ Pennino and Partners
■ Precision Radiotherapy Center
■ Preserve at Baywood
■ Prudential Gary Greene - Libby Jones
■ Spirit of Texas Bank
■ Sprint
■ Super NASA
■ Taylor Morrison, Inc.
■ TOC Systems, Inc.
■ Total Bodywork Chiropractic
■ Upright MRI of Clear Lake /
Immediate Medical Care
■ Visita Shores
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
RICHARD ALLEN
CHAIRMAN ELECT 2011-2012
& VICE CHAIRMAN RESEARCH
JOE MAYER
Lockheed Martin
VICE CHAIRMAN ADMINISTRATION
MIKE FURIN
My Flooring America
VICE CHAIRMAN FINANCE
JAMIESON MACKAY
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP
LIBBY JONES
Prudential Gary Greene
PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
MICHAEL DIVINE
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
2010 - 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RANDY ASHBY
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
WALTER BARTEL
CenterPoint Energy
BETSEY ENNIS
Bay Area Media Services/SCENE
MICHAEL GIANGROSSO
Comfort Suites Seabrook
GREG GRIPON
Lynn's Landscaping and Water Garden Center
RUSSELL LINDSEY
Prosperity Bank
JANELL MILLER
Bay Area Citizen
ROY MONTALBANO
PBK Architects, Inc.
MIKE MULLER
ARI Construction
LISA NORMAN
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
ROSS NORMAN III
Toll Brothers, Inc.
SHARON PROULX
Hope Village
RONDA SANFILIPO
Trustmark National Bank
BRUCE STORM
Jos A. Banks, Clothiers
JIM SWEENEY
Minuteman Press Bay Area
KEVIN VENABLE
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
RICHARD FILIP
Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Inc.
PAM SUMMERS
Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
BOB MITCHELL
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
COLETTA CASTLESCHOULDT
Bay Area Transportation Partnership
Dr. GREG SMITH
Clear Creek Independent School District
Dr. WILLIAM STAPLES
University of Houston-Clear Lake
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
MIKE KINKADE
NASA/Johnson Space Center
GENERAL COUNSEL
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HORIZONS MAY 2011
DICK GREGG, JR.
Gregg & Gregg, P.C.
EVENTS
24th Annual
Business
EXPO
We're ALL About Business
WE'RE ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
Preparations are underway for the Clear
an exciting opportunity for one lucky EXPO
guest to win $500!
Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 24th
Annual Business EXPO, The theme for this
year's event is We're ALL About Business!
LUNCH
A Chick-fil-A lunch
Booth space is going fast and we are ex-
will be available on-
pecting another sell-out. The Clear Lake
site for $5, between
Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
noon and 2:00 p.m.
announce the following sponsors: Berkeley
Eye Center, East Coast Public Adjusters of
Texas, JSC Federal Credit Union, My Flooring
America and Musical Cheers.
REGISTER TODAY
If you are interested in participating
in the Business EXPO, please call Stephanie
$500 CASH DRAWING
Thanks to the generosity of JSC Federal
Credit Union, we are bringing back the $500
cash drawing at the end of the EXPO. This is
Rice at the Chamber, 281/488-7676 - or visit
our website - www.clearlakearea.com - to
download the EXPO registration form.
CONFIRMED
EXHIBITORS
TO DATE, APRIL 27, 2011
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
Assistance League®
of the Bay Area
Associated Credit Union of Texas
Bankers Life & Casualty Company
Bay Area Citizen
Best Publications
Berkeley Eye Center Bay Area
Boys & Girls Harbor
Canongate Golf Clubs
Change Magazine
Chick-fil-A Clear Lake Shores-Kemah
The Children’s Center
Clear Lake Foot & Ankle Specialist
Clear Lake Rec. Center
Copy DR
Cbeyond
Devcon Security Services Corp.
Digitex Corp.
East Coast Public Adjusters of Texas
Empire Advertising & Design
Fish Window Cleaning
Friendly Computers
Frost Bank
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Houston Chronicle
Houston Safe Boating Council
Immediate Medical Care
JSC Federal Credit Union
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Martin Fein Properties
Miller Pools
Musical Cheers
My Flooring America
Norman Frede Chevrolet
One Stop Party Shop
Post Oak Publishing
The PsyClinic
Sam’s Club
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
San Luis Hotel & Convention Center
SERVPRO of Clear Lake
South Shore Harbour Resort & Spa
Space City Parent Magazine
Straterion Consulting
The Terrace at Clear Lake
Texas Events
Total Bodywork Chiropractic
Trustmark Bank
Uncle Bob’s Self Storage
Valeo Physical Therapy
Veritrans Merchant Services
Visiting Angels,
Living Assistance Services
Wells Fargo Bank
Workforce Solutions
Wyndham Hotels of Galveston
yellowbook 360
MAY 2011 HORIZONS
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EVENTS
16th Clear Lake
Crawfish Festival
& Gumbo Cook-off
The 16th Clear Lake Crawfish Festival
twisters and frito pies.
Crawfish eating
& Gumbo Cook-off was April 1st and 2nd
contests were the highlight on Saturday,
at Clear Lake Park.
This family festival
participants raced to be the first to
featured delicious crawfish, grilled hot
consumed two pounds of spicy crawfish.
dogs and cool beverages.
Rhythm
The Crawfish Festival doesn’t neglect
Young rocked the stage on Friday night
shoppers either, from the silent auction to
with live Country music, and on Saturday
arts & crafts booths, there was something
Andy & The Dreamsicles played Classic
for everyone.
to present Rock.
The entertainment
Thank you to all of the sponsors,
was sponsored by MillerLite and Abita
attendees and volunteers for supporting
Brewing Company.
the Clear Lake Crawfish Festival and
This kid friendly
festival offered moonwalks, face painting
Gumbo Cook-off.
We look forward to
and games. The festival also featured a
another great festival in 2012.
gumbo cook-off and roasted corn, 'tater
Ent ert ainment Sponsor
Faust Distributing
Gu mbo Cook-off
Presenting Sponsor
CHRISTUS St. John Hospital
Cookhou se Sponsor
Clear Lake ER
Craw fish Eating Cont est
Traveling Trophy Sponsor
Midway Advanced Products, LLC
Display Sponsor
Dragon Boat Races
Post er Sponsor
CenterPoint Energy
Game Sponsors
Lakewood Yacht Club
Total Bodywork Chiropractic
Cont ributing Sponsors
Harris County Commissioner Jack Morman
Lookin’ Good Hair Salon
Best Buy Baybrook
Arlan’s Market
The Sign Shop
Crown Trophy
ARI Construction
CLEMC
Me d ia Sponsors
Bay Area Citizen
The SCENE Magazine
wiredin.cc
Crawfish Festival attendees Hillary and David Runte.
Hope Village volunteers.
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Delicious crawfish with potatoes and corn.
Crawfish Festival attendees.
YourTownTV
Lookin' Good Hair Salon beer booth volunteers.
Craw fish Eating
Cont est Winners
Traveling Trophy sponsored by
Midway Advanced Products
First Place
Alan Franks
Representing: Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack
Second Place
Brett Harris
Representing: Visiting Angels,
Living Assistance Services
Gumbo cook-off winners.
Third Place
Kim McLean
Representing: Gemini Gardens
Apartments & Townhomes
Yout h Craw fish Eating
Cont est Winners
Crawfish Festival attendee enjoying crawfish.
Crawfish Eating Contest.
First Place
Allie Alaniz
Representing: The “Birthday Club”
Second Place
Cameron Phillips
Representing: Space City Parent Magazine
Third Place
AJ Alvarez
Representing: Libby Jones,
Prudential Gary Greene
Clear Lake ER gumbo team.
Volunteers in the cook house.
Gu mbo Cook-off Winners
Cook-off sponsored by
First Place
Greater Houston Blind Veterans Association
Second Place
Silver Streak/Hillman’s Seafood
Third Place
Marriott Hotel South Cajun Kickers
Honorable Mention and
People’s Choice Winner
Crawfish Eating Contest Winners.
MAY 2011 HORIZONS
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EVENTS
6th Annual
State of the Lake
Address
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, 3000 NASA Parkway, Houston
An Invitation from
Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau and Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Join us for an evening of fun and refreshments as city
officials and county commissioners present the latest
developments in travel and tourism for our region.
To to RSVP contact Faith Norris, [email protected]
or 281-488-7676.
No Experience Necessary
Bowling Tournament
The “No Experience Necessary”
PERFECT SCORE Sponsor and the SU-
Bowling Tournament presented by
PER SPARE Sponsor are available for
AMOCO Federal Credit Union and
$500. Each sponsorship includes a
hosted by AMF Alpha Lanes in Web-
team, plus a listing on the Chamber's
ster is Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
website, extra signage at the event
This annual event provides the
perfect place to network with 300 of
your closest friends and team build
and announcements from the DJ.
Door prizes and refreshment contributions are appreciated.
with your co-workers. There are only
Join this FUN committee, our first
40 lanes so you will need to act fast,
meeting is May 3, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
to register a team. Awards for 1st,
at the Chamber.
2nd and 3rd will be presented along
Contact Shari Sweeney to get
with DAL trophies for 38th, 39th and
connected with the bowling tourna-
40th, plus the single highest team
ment at [email protected]
game score, top female score and
or 281/488-7676.
top male score.
Three new promotional opportunities: The LUCKY STRIKE Sponsor, The
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MEMBER RECOGNITION
Recruitment
Committee
The Recruitment Committee has
successfully
completed
their
first
"I am so honored to be recognized as the top performer for the
quarter. These are members of our
recruitment committee.
Chamber who have made a com-
fulfilling to give back to an organiza-
mitment to helping our membership
tion that has given my company so
grow.
much," said Sauls.
Congratulations to the top per-
The
Recruitment
It is very
Committee
former Ivee Sauls with the Bay Area
members proudly wear official teal
Citizen, for exceeding her quarterly
ribbons.
goal. Sauls secured Ryson Real Es-
portunity to thank them for the com-
tate and Texas Citizens Banks NASA
mitment they have made to the
as a Distinguished Partner Distin-
Chamber when you see them at lun-
guished Investor.
cheons, or Business After Hours.
TOP PERFORMER
Be sure and take the op-
IVEE SAULS
Sales Executive
Bay Area Citizen
Pi e r r C A S T I L L O
Diplomat of the Month
FUN FACT: Pierr was born in Peru and he moved to the states when he was 10 years old.
He grew up in La Porte, and it wasn't long before others learned about Pierr's aspirations
to be a performer. Pierr enjoys live Latin music and has performed with various bands
in the Houston area. This summer, Pierr is embarking on a journey to sharpen his vocal
ability and eventually pursue starting his own band. Pierr's also plans to one day have
his own TV show, Pierr Pressure. Just the title sounds promising, but only time will tell. In
the meantime, you can find Pierr focused on "pressuring his pierrs" to eat more chicken.
A FEW WORDS: "I've been with Chick-fil-A for almost three years. Though I'm new to the
food industry, I'm not new to marketing. Before Chick-fil-A I worked for Ashley Furniture
WHO: Pierr Castillo
Marketing Director
COMPANY: Chick-fil-A at Clear Lake Shores-Kemah
www.chick-fil-a.com/clearlakeshores
281/ 535-1550
to dip my toes in the retail industry and gain experience in management. Inevitably,
I would find myself sitting down with the executives talking about marketing ideas.
I realized marketing was my niche. I began to research franchise opportunities and
that's how my involvement with Chick-fil-A came about. I believe that endearing
businesses become enduring businesses and Chick-fil-A certainly holds true to that
philosophy. This year, I am proud to share one of the best decisions I've made: joining
the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. An organization that, in my opinion, is
serving as the most effective platform for us to share our story with the community. Not
BIRTHDAY: July 18th
to mention all the benefits included when you join the Diplomats. This is a group you
definitely want to be a part of."
MAY 2011 HORIZONS
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Anchor Integrated
1 Business Solutions, LLC
281/ 334-1925
Owner, Gus Bowman is a certified
Organization for Entrepreneurial Development consultant. He wants to
help you improve your companies
competitiveness and longevity, give
him a call!
2
Chick-fil-A
at Clear Lake Shores - Kemah
281/535-1550
www.chick-fil-a.com/clearlakeshores
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Chick-fil-A at Clear Lake ShoresKemah strives to exceed your expectations. Whether it’s the friendly
greeting as you walk in, the hot food
or the comfortable dining environment, they hope you will have a
great experience.
3 Clean As A Whistle, Inc.
713/784-4648
www.cleanasawhistlehouston.com
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Clean As A Whistle is a professional,
full-service carpet, floor, fabric care
company serving the greater Houston area. Clean As A Whistle has
been in business in since 1984.
4 Denson Home Health, Inc.
713/990-7000
www.densonhomehealth.com
Denson has been taking care of
children and the elderly for over
20 years. Denson accepts patients
covered under Medicare and
many of the Medicaid programs.
Denson also contracts with many of
the home IV pharmacies to provide
expert nursing support and provide
you with the best care.
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5 Oasis Garden
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Have you scheduled your ribbon cutting? A ribbon cutting is a complementary
benefit of your membership. For details contact Febe Prado at 281/488-7676 or
[email protected].
DIPLOMATS
Are you interested in joining the Diplomats Division? This exciting group is the face
of the Chamber! They greet you at luncheons, meetings and ribbon cuttings. The
Diplomats' meet on the first Thursday of every month at 8:04 a.m. at the Chamber. For more details contact the Diplomats' Chairman Dawn Wilkes of Jason's Deli,
[email protected] or Febe Prado, [email protected].
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281/452-1182
www.pct2.hctx.net
Oasis Garden, located in Clear Lake
Park features a beautiful gazebo,
flag stone pathways, herb and rose
gardens and a dry creek bed. All
improvements were performed
by Harris County Precinct Two coworkers.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Emily Holaday and Area Promotions Division Chairman, Dedra Flynn,
Lookin'Good Hair Salon.
THE IMPACT OF TOURISM ON THE
GREATER HOUSTON AREA
The General Membership Luncheon was
Wednesday, April 27th at South Shore Harbour
Country Club and was co-sponsored by the Bay
Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau. The
Impact of Tourism on the Greater Houston Area,
was presented by Jorge Franz. Franz reviewed
many of the benefits of tourism including lower
taxes and empolyment.
Franz also described the ripple effect tourism
has on our community. In 2009, Houston had 9.4
million visitors who spent $8.9 billion, and generated $369 million in state taxes. In addition, according to Texas Travel Industry Association for every
state tax dollar that is spent to promote tourism in
our area, $7 in state tax dollars are generated by
the visitors that then come to our area.
JORGE FRANZ
Vice President of Tourism
Greater Houston Convention
and Visitors Bureau
Jorge Franz is the Vice
President of Tourism and International Group Sales for
the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bu-
Diplomats Chairman Dawn Wilkes, Jason's Deli; James Waguespack, HomeTown Bank of League City and Roxy Puente, SERVPRO
of Clear Lake.
reau. He has been working for the Houston office
for more than eight years and in this capacity,
oversees the international promotion of the City
of Houston through sales, marketing and public
relations efforts. This includes directing a staff of
seven individuals along with five representation
offices in Mexico, Venezuela, Germany, Japan
and Taiwan. Together they make up the face of
Houston as a leisure, convention and
business destination for travelers from
around the world.
Ken Alford, Drug Testing Solutions of Houston and Janette Alford,
Straterion Consulting, Inc.
SAVE THE DATE
MAY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
May 25, 2011
3000 NASA Parkway, Houston
Vice Chairman Administration Mike Furin, My Flooring America; President Pam Summers, Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau; Jorge Franz, Greater Houston
Convention and Visitors Bureau; Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld and Jim
Sweeney, Minuteman Press Bay Area.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Contact, Faith Norris
[email protected]
or 281/488-7676
S P O TLIGHT MEMBERS
BAY AREA HOUSTON CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU
281/474-9700 │ www.visitbayareahouston.com
CLEAR LAKE SYMPHONY
281/334-3884 │ www.clearlakesymphony.org
AVOID
THE LINES
PAY IN
ADVANCE
Annette Snow-Falks and Lisa Nguyen Norman Frede Chevrolet and
Noella Lambert, South Shore Harbour Resort and Spa.
KELSEY-SEYBOLD,
CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER
MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
281/332-4500 │ www.maineventusa.net
713/442-4500 │www.kelsey-seybold.com
MAY 2011 HORIZONS
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Business Etiquette Go Green
in Your Business
How to
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
May 3, 2011 - 8:30 a.m.
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber Office, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY KAT SANFORD PRODUCTIONS
Mary Lee Kennedy, President and Founder of MannersPro will
address business etiquette topics including:
■ Business etiquette 101
Founder and CEO of forGreen Marketing & Design,
Mary
Frances
Blatchley
presented
a
power
point
presentation to the Chamber’s Business Development
members, focusing on businesses going Green. Blatchley
explained that companies can be Green in different
ways. A Green business is one that sells Green products
and services. Green companies align environmental and
social responsibility with business success. They also create
■ Tips for dining for business
cultures of sustainability, where corporate values guide
■ The power of body language
and what it projects
workplace, community and environment.
■ Savvy socializing:
introductions & following up
Mary Lee Kennedy has been teaching etiquette for
20 years. Kennedy is certified by The Etiquette Institute
of St. Louis, Missouri, internationally acclaimed for its
children, teen and professional curriculum. Her unique
seminars are custom designed for each client to meet
the needs of aspiring young executives as well as seasoned corporate professionals.
how their employees behave, relate and innovate in the
Other
businesses
are
considered to be hybrids,
meaning they do not sell
Green products or services,
but adopt Green practices
within their daily operation.
These companies focus on
building or operating with
Green products and offer
incentives to employees
for
following
Green
practices.
Blatchley
encouraged
everyone
to find ways of using
Green practices to ensure
that our actions have a
positive impact on the future
of our planet.
Cindy Harreld, Chamber President & CEO; Pierr Castillo, Chick-fil-A at Clear Lake ShoresKemah; Mary Frances Blatchley, forGreen Marketing & Design and Laura Pennino, Pennino and Partners.
12 •
HORIZONS MAY 2011
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
YP's Volunteer at the
Crawfish Festival
CRAWFISH COOK HOUSE
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Friday, April 1st the Clear Lake Area Chamber
Young Professionals manned the cook house at the
"THINGS WOULD BE
GREAT IF IT WEREN'T
FOR ALL THESE PEOPLE-DEVELOPING MORE
EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS"
Clear Lake Crawfish Festival and Gumbo Cook-Off.
"The Young Professional’s involvement at the
Crawfish Festival was very successful this year,"
said YP Chairman Amy Sanchez, Space Center
Houston. "I want to thank each and every one of
you who showed support by volunteering not only
in the cook house, but wherever help was needed."
"As our division grows, we are always looking
for
ways
to
stay
involved
with
the
Chamber
and
help
Above:
Ray Holloway, CenterPoint
Energy; Kathryn Sanford, KAT Sanford
Productions; Marissa Stidham, AMOCO
Federal Credit Union; Courtney LeBlanc,
CenterPoint Energy; Maria Wichkoski,
CenterPoint Energy; Robin Harris, Community Home Buyers; YP Chairman Amy
Sanchez, Space Center Houston; Wendy
Harris and Leah Franks, Apostle Home
Health Care.
each other grow," said
Sanchez.
"By sharing
knowledge
and
allowing each other to
promote their business
Presented by: Peggy Morrow
Peggy Morrow & Associates
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
4:00 p.m.
Clear Lake Area Chamber
Left: Natalie Able, Space Center Houston; Heather Pavlas; Roxy Puente,
SERVPRO of Clear Lake; Mike Pavlas,
Norman Frede Chevrolet; Ivee Sauls,
Bay Area Citizen; Tracy Banks, Bay Area
Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau;
Prashant Manukonda, UTMB; Vanessa
Medellin, Moody Gardens and Maria
Miller, Moody Gardens.
through seminars and
networking, I look
forward to welcoming
any and all new YPs to
the organization!"
Board of Directors
Nominating
Committee
2011-2012
It's time once again for the Chamber to select new directors
to serve on the Chamber Board.
The 2011 New Director
The Nominating Committee will include:
■ Chairman: Joe Mayer, Lockheed Martin
Nominating Committee is compiling a list of those members who
■ Jim Sweeney, Minuteman Press Bay Area
will be considered to fill the open positions. The candidates will
■ Joan McKinney, Norman Frede Chevrolet
be presented to the membership in June.
■ Peter Wuenschel, Communities in Schools, Bay Area
Chairman of the Board Richard Allen with Space Center
Houston has appointed Joe Mayer of Lockheed Martin as this
■ Lisa Holbrook, Representative John Davis
year's Nominating Committee Chairman.
The committee is now accepting nominations from Chamber
members. To make a recommendation, please contact one of
the committee members or call the Chamber office at 281-4887676.
MAY 2011 HORIZONS
• 13
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
281/334-0501
www.kemahgardens.com
Kemah
Gardens
is
a
5,000
square foot guest house, featuring
four bedrooms each with a private
bath. Built on 4.3 acres of beautiful
gardens, it's ideal for weddings and
events.
The property also hosts a
new pavilion, overlooking a pond.
Whether your ideal party is small
and intimate or large and lavish Kemah Gardens is happy to accommodate.
Hosted by:
President Pam Summers and Rebbeca Thompson, Bay Area Houston Convention
and Visitors Bureau; Ciria Rybicki, Kemah Gardens; Chairman of the Board Richard
Allen, Space Center Houston and Cindy Harreld, Chamber President & CEO.
Bill Quinn, Texas Chiropractic College and Bob Bavousett, Seabrook Professional Home Inspections.
Meredith Benson, YourTownTV.com and Kelly Garrison,
Change Magazine.
Tracy Banks, Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors
Bureau; Ivee Sauls, Bay Area Citizen and Eva deCardenes,
CCISD.
The newest edition to Kemah Gardens, a pavilion.
SAVE THE
DATE
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
May 18, 2011
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Martin Greenwood and Rick Galyean, Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake and
Gene Hollier.
14 •
HORIZONS MAY 2011
Jon and Gina Kuper, Mamacita's Mexican Restaurant.
1040 Hercules, Houston 77058
DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS
CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL
DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS
PROGRAM
The Distinguished Investors of the Clear Lake
$5,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Area Chamber of Commerce support our programs
throughout the year in return for a tailored membership package of benefits and recognition to accommodate their business needs. Their participation helps
www.amocofcu.org
www.att.com
us to achieve our mission for the Chamber, To promote business growth, educational excellence and
community connections while fostering overall vitality and quality of life throughout Clear Lake Bay Area
Houston.
www.lockheedmartin.com
www.visitingangelshouston.com
www.abwholesaler.com/
silvereagle5/home
DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
JSC Federal Credit Union
PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL
LyondellBasell Industries
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
DISTINGUISHED PARTNER
www.drdacpa.com
www.lynnslandscaping.com
Best Buy Baybrook
NEW
Lake Haven Apartment Homes
NEW
www.null-lairson.com
www.fredechevrolet.com
Texas Citizens Bank NASA
www.prosperitybanktx.com
yellowbook360
CHAMBER PARTNERS
www.pulte.com
www.trustmark.com
As a member of the Clear Lake
Act now and you may be eligible to
Area Chamber of Commerce, you now
credit your current investment toward this
have the opportunity to upgrade your
program. For additional information or if
membership courtesy of our Distinguished
you have any questions, please contact
Investor Program. Choose from four levels
Stephanie Rice at the Chamber, 281/488-
of commitment based on your individual
7676 or [email protected]
Bay Area Citizen
Houston Chronicle
business needs. Customized investments
are also available.
MAY 2011 HORIZONS
• 15
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May
2011
Making the most of your Membership
Meetings are complimentary to Chamber members as a benefit of membership
■ Tuesday, May 3 - 8:30 a.m.
Business Development Seminar
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Board of Director's Meeting
■ Tuesday, May 3 - 4:00 p.m.
Bowling Committee Meeting
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Ho uston
Bowling Tournament Committee Meeting
■ Tuesday, May 3 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
State of the Lake Address
Presented by: Bay Area Houston Convention
& Visitor's Bureau and CLA Chamber
■ Wednesday, May 18 - 11:30 a.m.
Recruitment Committee Meeting
■ Wednesday, May 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting:
Texas Citizens Bank - NASA
■ Thursday, May 5 - 8:04 a.m.
Diplomats Meeting
Ribbon Cutting: Aflac - Joseph Martinez
■ Thursday, May 5
Business EXPO Committee Meeting - 2:30 p.m.
Business EXPO Exhibitors Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
18220 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay
■ Thursday, May 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Diplomats Social
Hilton Galveston
5400 Seawall Blvd.,Galveston
Executive Officers Meeting
Robert C. Chuoke, Jr. Executive Boardroom
Ribbon Cutting: Adelaide's Boutique
14870 Space Center Blvd., A-1, Houston
■ Thursday, May 12 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Business EXPO
18220 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay 77058
■ Monday, May 16 - 5:00 p.m.
Houston Safe Boating Council Meeting
16 •
HORIZONS MAY 2011
■ Wednesday, May 18 - 4:00 p.m.
Young Professionals Meeting:
Things Would Be Great If It Weren't For All
These People--Developing More Effective
Relationships
Presented by: Peggy Morrow,
Peggy Morrow and Associates
■ Wednesday, May 18 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Business After Hours
1040 Hercules, Houston
New Member Orientation
Breakfast Sponsor: Chick-fil-A at Clear Lake Shores-Kemah
Ribbon Cutting: Ryson Real Estate - Bay Area
1001 FM 646 N., Dickinson
■ Wednesday, May 25 - 11:30 a.m.
General Membership Luncheon
*RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Bowling Tournament Committee Meeting
SAVE THE DATE
JUNE 1
"No Experience Necessary"
Bowling Tournament
JUNE 13 - 15
W.A.D.E. Program
JULY 11 - 13
W.A.D.E. Program
AUGUST 12
New Teachers' Luncheon
SEPTEMBER 30
Chairman's Ball
J UN E
■ Wednesday, June 1 - 6:00 p.m.
"No Experience Necessary"
Bowling Tournament
AMF Alpha Lanes
318 W Bay Area Blvd., Houston
■ Thursday, June 2 - 8:04 a.m.
Diplomats Meeting
■ Thursday, June 2 - 9:45 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting: Bay Area Citizen
650 FM 1959/Dixie Farm Rd., Houston
■ Thursday, June 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: LoneStar Delivery & Process
1020 Hercules Ave., Houston
■ Tuesday, June 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Business Development Seminar
■ Monday, June 13 - Wednesday June 15
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
W.A.D.E. Program
Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook
■ Tuesday, June 14 - 9:00 a.m.
Executive Officers Meeting
Robert C. Chuoke, Jr. Executive Boardroom

MAY 2011 - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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