Chamber newsletter May_2014 - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

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News from the Pasadena, Texas Chamber of Commerce
May, 2014
Vol. 25 No. 5
CHAIRMAN LETTER
Our Mission Statement
“To promote economic
development and community
growth to ensure the prosperity
of Pasadena’s businesses
and citizens”
Mission Statement
“Promote Economic
Development and
Community Growth
to ensure the
prosperity of
Pasadena’s
businesses
and citizens.”
In this issue
of the
Pasadena
Chamber of
Commerce
Newsletter...
I want to take a moment and
express my deep appreciation
to all of our business & indiRick Guerrero
vidual
members. You are
Chairman of the Board
the lifeline of the Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce; your support and dedication
is what makes our chamber grow and prosper.
On May 12, 2014 we had our annual golf tournament
honoring Shell Deer Park as the 2014 Industry of the
Year. The tournament was a big success, I had several
companies and golfers express their opinions as it
being the best Pasadena Chamber Golf Tournament
they had attended. As we continue to make strides in
our community and the City of Pasadena, we look forward to working with each and every one of you. Our
events committee is currently working on a family fun
event for everyone in our area to come out and enjoy
an evening full of fun and games. Keep reading your
Pasadena Chamber Newsletter for more information
to come soon.
We are your voice and source of information for
Pasadena. Stop by our office and visit with one of
our talented staff members for information about the
chamber and Pasadena. You will be greeted with a
smile and a handshake or a hug.
Hope to see you soon,
Rick Guerrero, Chairman of the Board
25th Annual Industrial Appreciation
Golf Tournament
The 25th Annual Industrial
Appreciation Golf Tournament
was held on May 12th at
Timber Creek Golf Club. The
tournament honored our
2014 Industry of the Year,
Shell Deer Park.
• Chairman Letter, pg. 1
• 2014 Golf Tournament, pg. 1
• Pasadena Hispanic
Business Council, pg. 2
• New Members, pg. 2
• Milestones, pg. 3
• Infintech, pg. 3
• Pasadena Little Theatre, pg. 3
• Golf Tournament, pg. 4
• Ribbon Cuttings, pg. 6
• Beautifications, pg. 6
• Renewing Members, pg. 8
• Calendar of Events, pg. 9
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Pasadena Chamber
of Commerce
281.487.7871
Fax: 281.487.5530
Shell Deer Park team
cont’d on pg. 4
Chamber of Commerce Pasadena
Hispanic Business Council
Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce
2014 Executive Board
Rick Guerrero
Chairman of the Board
ARG Real Estate
Cary Bass
Chairman Elect
Bass & Meineke
Bill Simmons
Vice Chairman – Finance
St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center
Monica Perry
Vice Chairman
Doctor’s Outpatient Surgicenter
Motivate, according to Webster’s Dictionary, means to
move, impel, induce or incite. As a business owner,
what motivates you each day—even on the “hard” days?
Everyone has had those days, when nothing seems to go
as planned, finances are tight, business is decreasing and
your personal life is not even cooperating. Here are some
tips to keep you motivated and moving.
1. Keep it in perspective. It may be rough now, but it has
not been nor will it always be difficult.
2. Keep up your exercise routine. Exercising keeps stress
hormones down that affect attention and thinking.
3. Avoid negative people. Stay away from those people
who speak negative words to you. Do not even allow
yourself to speak or think negatively. Surround yourself
with people that encourage and support you.
4. Keep networking. As difficult as it may sound, networking can increase your business. People enjoy
doing business with people they know. Now is not the
time to hide out at the office. Stay social and keep networking.
Motivate yourself to attend our next mixer, Thursday
June 19, 2014, at Cleveland-Ripley Neighborhood Center
on Fairmont from 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Valerie Revilla
PHBC Chairperson
PHBC is committed to assist, support and empower Hispanic businesses and community through entrepreneurial development and leadership.
Our newest
Chamber staff member!
Jeanna Barnard
Vice Chairman
Bayshore Medical Center
Gary Nickelson
Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Cartridge World Pasadena
2014 Board of Directors
Vijay Barreto
Shell Deer Park
Sherrel Brantley
Ichi-Ban Trophy & Engraving
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS
Sherry Bufkin
Post Oak Bank
Greg Clary
Pasadena Rodeo Association
Paul Davis
City of Pasadena
Bruce O. Dockall
Zachry Holdings
Peg Figley
Air Products
Shelley Fuller
Project Joy & Hope
Pedro Garcia
Port of Houston
Michael Gilbert
Chevron Phillips
George Gonzalez, Jr., M.S.
San Jacinto College
Dawn Harris
Harris County Commissioner Morman
Eddy Holleman
H.E.B. Food/Drug
We would like to thank these New Members as we
continue to grow and work toward developing a
diverse economic market in our community.
The Drake Companies
115 Munger St.
Pasadena, TX 77506-1401
Mr. Randy Drake
Sunbelt Rentals
5513 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX 77505
Mr. Karen Tamez
Troop Industrial
921-A West Pasadena Freeway
Pasadena, TX 77506
Mr. Tony Burke
Ashley Vincent
Kevin Jeter
Miles Service Corporation
Samuel Jimenez
McDonald’s
Kirk Lewis
Pasadena Independent School District
John Mrozek
Texas Chiropractic College
Valerie Revilla
Pasadena Hispanic Business Council
(PHBC)
Britney Samperi
Shell Federal Credit Union
Gordon Smith
Meet Your Feet Dance
Jacqueline Spigener
Silver Sycamore
Ken Unfried
Capital Bank
2014 Staff
Janette Morgan
Financial / Administrator Manager
Kimberly Tolleson
Marketing / Event Coordinator
Ashley Vincent
Administrative Assistant
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Milestones
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce has partnered with
Infintech to offer an exclusive member benefit program to bring
members much lower rates through combined group buying
power. With lower fees across the board, members get savings
that maximizes their profits.
Power of the Program
Members enrolled in the program will have access to lower
fees, utilizing Cost-Plus Pricing. This transparent pricing model
will expose the true costs of processing electronic payments,
thus eliminating the potential for “after-the-fact” rate increases
by the processor. The processing rate you’re offered through
the program will remain the same for the duration of your
membership.
Program Features
Here are just a few of the features you’ll enjoy with this
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce member benefit program:
• Pre-negotiated rates
• No long-term contracts or cancellation penalties
• Transparent pricing model
• Dedicated, live customer service
• No unjustified cost increases
• Discounts on ancillary products and services
How much can YOU save?
Contact Kevin Walter at (888) 908-6952 or
kevin.walter@infintechllc.com.
Tom Sewell just turned 90 yrs old. He is still very active in the Chamber.
www.infintechllc.com
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25th Annual Industrial Appreciation
Golf Tournament, cont’d from pg 1
Kaneka team
SE team
Randy’s Smokehouse BBQ
cont’d on pg. 5
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MORE 25th Annual Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament!, cont’d from pg 4
Swift Worldwide Resources tent
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MORE 25th Annual Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament!, cont’d from pg 5
Volunteers
St. Luke’s Patients Medical
Center
Sprint Waste Management
Safety Rx
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Ribbon Cuttings
TLC Office Systems has been proudly serving the
greater Houston area with office automation
solutions for over 28 years. TLC is a technology
hospital and a one stop shop for office equipment, furniture and IT services. They are proud
new members of the Pasadena Chamber of
Commerce and looking forward to becoming
more involved in the Chamber and community!
Beautification Awards
LANDSCAPING
OF THE
MONTH
Congrats to Sandstone Apartments for receiving
the “Landscaping of the Month”award.
BUILDING
OF THE
MONTH
Congratulations to Project Hope and Joy
for receiving the “Building of the Month”
award.
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CHAMBER
MEMBERSHIP
RENEWING
MEMBERS
PHILIBERT INSURANCE AGENCY
AUTO
HOME
LIFE
ANNUITIES
CD’S
CLASSIC CARS
MEXICO INSURANCE
COMMERCIAL AUTO
COMMERCIAL LIABILITY
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
We applaud these individuals, organizations, and firms that have renewed their financial
commitment to the growth of our community through their continued investment in the
chamber. We appreciate each and every one of you.
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OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED
PASADENA LOCATION
3130-A Strawberry
Pasadena, TX 77504
713-941-5700
713-941-5774 fax
DEER PARK LOCATION
214 Center St.
Deer Park, TX 77536
281-930-9567
281-930-8284 fax
Notary Public
www.danaphilibert.com
Our family understands
how important funeral
and burial needs are to
families who have lost
a loved one.
We are dedicated to
serving families as if
they were a member of
our own.
-Jess Fields
3939 Pasadena Blvd.
713-920-2171
www.rosewood.cc
The difference at Rosewood is the Fields Family.
WHERE TECHNOLOGY,
CARING, AND EXPERTISE
COME TOGETHER
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AAA Pathfinders Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apache Oil Co. L.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atlas Used Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BASF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bay Area Birth Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bay Area Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baycenter Family Physicians, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beck & Masten Buick GMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cartridge World Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chick-fil-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deer Park Family Clinic, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Everest Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastsigns – Gulf Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Baptist Church of Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food Town, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Force Transportation, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freese and Nichols, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State Senator Sylvia R. Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Golden Acres Pet Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Golden Corral Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Congressman Gene Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hibu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peter & Norman Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ichi-Ban Trophy & Engraving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International House of Pancakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IWS Gas and Supply of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Klotz and Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kwik Kopy Printing – The K Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
La Quinta Inn & Suites – Deer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Medical Screening Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mower’s Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neighborhood Centers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office Depot (#148) – Southmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasadena Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasadena Eye Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasadena Gold and Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasadena Trailer & Truck Accessories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prosperity Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Re/Max 1st Source - Mark A. Benoit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jorge Rodriguez, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
San Augustine Apartments / SAT Venture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sandridge Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shell Pipeline Company, LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Silver Sycamore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caroline Tuck State Farm Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Plaza at San Jacinto Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Victory Surgery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larry Wilson and Cari Brownlee, Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Group Field Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For more information please call 832-556-6543 or
visit www.sanjacintomethodist.com
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C a l e n d a r
o f
E v e n t s
May
Monday, May 26
Holiday
Chamber Closed
Thursday, May 29
Ambassador Lunch
Chamber Office
11:00 a.m.
JUne
Friday, June 6
Fun Friday
Chamber Office
11:00 a.m
Thursday, June 12
Young Guns
“Business over Breakfast”
Shell Federal Credit Union
8:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 12
Theatre Night featuring:
Steel Magnolias
Pasadena Little Theatre
6:00 p.m.
Monday, June 16
Executive Board Meeting
Chamber Office
3:00 p.m.
Monday, June 16
Board Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 26
Ambassador Meeting
Chamber Office
8:00 a.m.