March - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

A monthly publication of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
March 2015
281/ 488-7676 • 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 • www.clearlakearea.com
A message from the
Chairman of the Board
Dear Fellow Chamber Members,
We have a wonderful initiative to take advantage of for your business. Visit
Facebook to” like” and follow our Buy Into Bay Area page and invite all your
friends to follow too. We have 283 followers at this time and we want to see
that number explode! The chamber will also post testimonials which are an
excellent way to spread the word about the work you do. I challenge each of
you to post yourself Buying Into the Bay Area. Think of the possibilities! Take
fun selfies at your favorite restaurant, salon, catching a movie, bowling, getting
your taxes done, and the possibilities are endless. Then post on the Buy Into
Bay Area Facebook page. Invite a friend to do the same. We have over thousand
members so if everyone posted and followed we can make a tremendous impact
on highlighting local business at all levels.
Epicurean Evening was a great success. The food was wonderful and the crowd
had a great time. Thank you to Ron Carter Clear Lake Cadillac Hyundai
Presenting Sponsor as well as all of the sponsors, volunteers, committee
members and attendees that make this event great. When you eat out at a
participating restaurant or visit a sponsor tell them thank you for being a part
of Epicurean Evening. I have found many a new culinary hot spot while at Epicurean. If you couldn’t be a part of it
this time be sure and put on your calendar for next year.
Our partner trip to Austin on February 18th was phenomenal. The Clear Lake Area Chamber and Bay Area Houston
Economic Partnership sent a group of over 80 citizens. We made sure our voices were heard with an abundance of
appointments. During a visit they reminded us that we can’t stop with this one visit. Bills will be filled soon and
we must stay vigilant and contact then throughout the session to ask for support. We have some very important
initiatives that will be voted on this session. “Capitol Talk” by Lisa Holbrook in our newsletter is a great and easy
way to stay informed.
LESS THAN 5
Calling all golfers! The chamber’s 26th Annual Spring Fever Golf Classis is on March 30th at South Shore Harbour
Country Club. We are looking for sponsors on all levels, players, door prizes, and goodie bag items. Contact the
chamber and they can design a package that is just wright for your business. As Chairman I’m in charge of the
weather and I promise blue skies. See you on the course!
Sincerely,
Sharon Proulx
Chairman of the Board 2014-2015
Executive Director, Hope Village
Ribbon Cuttings
Rutledge Commercial Real Estate
832-875-2968
www.rutledgecommercial.com
Dao’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services
832-930-BOOK
www.daobookandtax.com
New Chamber Members
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.
AAA Credit Screening Services
Stephanie Carr
(888) 282-0447
17041 El Camino Real, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77058
Fax: (888) 286-7128
scarr@aaacredit.net
www.aaacredit.net
Background Checks
Benjamin Watson State Farm
Benjamin Watson
(281) 488-5075
1001 Pineloch Dr., Ste 400
Houston, TX 77062
Fax: (281) 280-9775
benjamin.watson.d3ye@statefarm.com
www.callbenwatson.com
Insurance
CareBuilders at Home
Bonnie Benkula
(832) 900-9416
217 East Main
League City, TX 77573
tbenkula@carebuildersathome.com
www.carebuilderstexas.com
Home Health Services
Helen B. Davis
Helen B. Davis
(713) 664-6932
7539 Brompton Street
Houston, TX 77025-2267
Fax: (713) 665-8873
Empowered Creativity Institute
Dion McInnis
(832) 877-8821
dion@dionmcinnis.com
www.empoweredcreativityinstitute.com
Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting
Exceptional Occasions
Natalie Poole
(832) 914-9991
240 W. Galveston St,. #1085
League City, TX 77574
Fax: (832) 238-4416
exceptionaloccasions@ymail.com
www.exceptional-occasions.com
Event & Meeting Planning
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Heena Hesmail
(281) 332-9656
1523 W. Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
hesmail@handandstone.com
http://www.handandstone.com/spa/
store/Webster-BaySalons / Spas
Recruited by: Gina Gonzales-Kuper,
Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant
Physicians Weight Loss Centers
Charisse Elledge
(281) 332-5677
125 W. Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, TX 77598
www.pwlc.com
Weight Loss
S&K Global Solutions
Diana Rodgers
(281) 480-1453
1331 Gemini, Suite 315
Houston, TX 77058
Fax: (281) 461-7298
diana.l.rodgers@nasa.gov
www.skgs-llc.com
Engineering & Technical Services
Xecu-Fit
James Robinson
(832) 224-4016
17300 Saturn Ln.
Houston, TX 77058
robinsonconsulting@yahoo.com
www.xecu-fit.com
Fitness Trainer/Rehab
Fitness Counselor
Health Clubs & Fitness
Chamber Travels to
Austin
to Advocate for
Area Business
Education
And more
On Wednesday, February 18, more than 80 residents of
the Clear Lake Area traveled to Austin to advocate for their
community with members of the 84th State Legislature.
The trip, co-hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce and Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
was sponsored by Joiner Partnership, Inc - Architects,
AMOCO Federal Credit Union, AT&T, Mills Shirley,
LLP, Texas Citizens Bank and South Shore Harbour
Resort.
The legislative agenda included many of the most
important issues for residents, business owners, employees
and students of the Clear Lake Area: Education and
Workforce Development, Texas Recreational Marine
Industry Job Initiative, Transportation Funding, Ellington
Field Joint Reserve Base, State Franchise Tax, Storm Surge
Protection, Spaceport Development Corporation and
Trust Fund Expansion and Texas Aerospace Scholars &
Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program.
“The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce values
the opportunity to advocate with its members on
the importance of a well-educated community,” said
Government Affairs Division Chairman Lisa Holbrook
with Assistance League of Bay Area. “Bringing business
leaders and educators together to champion our legislative
priorities to our elected officials in the Texas House and
Senate is crucial and directly tied to the vitality of our
economy.”
This is the fourth trip to Austin that the Chamber has
made in partnership with BAHEP, but by themselves
CLACC has gone for more than 20 years. Throughout
that time, a big focus of discussion with legislators has
been education.
“I am amazed at the phenomenal support that businesses
in the Bay Area,” said Education Division Chairman Dr.
Peter Wuenschel with Communities In Schools-Bay Area.
“The trip to Austin is no exception. “We are blessed to
have a business community dedicated to speaking with
our legislators about issues which have an impact on the
education and future livelihood of our children.”
“What a wonderful trip to Austin we had partnering
with BAHEP,” said Chairman of the Board Sharon Proulx
with Hope Village. “Our community is always so much
stronger when we come together with one united voice.
The education team stood strong and let our legislators
know what we value in the Bay Area- our children.”
Distinguished Investors
Economic Development Partners
Director’s Council
Clear Lake Shores
City of Kemah
Nassau Bay
www.clearlakeshores-tx.gov
www.kemah-tx.gov
www.nassaubay.com
Chairman’s Council
www.amocofcu.org
www.jacobs.com
www.medistarcorp.com
www.boeing.com
www.lockheed
martin.com
www.spacecenter.org
Distinguished Partner
www.uhcl.edu
President’s Council
Frank Toman
www.bbandt.com
www.clearlakermc.com
www.drdacpa.com
www.marthaturner.com
www.mdanderson.org
www.fredechevrolet.com
www.thepetpalace.com
www.prosperitybanktx.com
www.texascitizensbank.com
www.whitleypenn.com
www.allstate.com
www.visitingangels
www.ventech-inf.com
houston.com
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation &
Healthcare Center
Beacon Federal Credit Union
Brookdale Plaza Clear Lake
Clean as a Whistle, Inc.
The Fresh Market
Gulf Coast Educators
Federal Credit Union
Hilton Garden Inn
Houston Community Management
Houston Methodist Orthopedics &
Sports Medicine
Joiner Partnership, Inc. - Architects
JSC Federal Credit Union
LyondellBasell Industries
Shell Federal Credit Union
Subaru of Clear Lake
The Reserve at Clear Lake Trendmaker Homes
Trustmark National Bank
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
www.sshr.com
AutoNation Acura Gulf Freeway
City of Webster
Faust Distributing Company
H-E-B
hibu
Houston Physician’s Hospital
Moody National Bank
NewQuest Properties
Raytheon
Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Clear Lake
Silver Eagle Distributors
Texan Bank
Texas First Bank
Chamber Partner
Bay Area Citizen
Clear Lake Today
Houston Chronicle Media Group
March 2015 Calendar of Events
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Sunday
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Monday
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Buy Into Bay Area
Committee Meeting *
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9
Tuesday
3 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Business Development
Seminar*
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spring Fever Golf Classic
Committee Meeting *
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Houston City Councilmember
Dave Martin, District E
Town Hall Meeting
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston
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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Executive Committee Meeting *
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - Xecu-Fit
17300 Saturn Ln, Houston
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Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Young Professionals
Lunch Bunch
Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant
515 E. NASA Parkway, Webster
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17
11
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Leadership Clear Lake
Class 7 of 9 *
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24
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spring Fever Golf Classic
Committee Meeting *
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30
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Spring Fever Golf Classic
South Shore Harbour
Country Club
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Friday
6
7
13
14
20
21
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Toastmasters *
12
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Buy Into Bay Area
Business & Wellness EXPO
Committee Meeting *
Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Toastmasters *
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Bay Area Habitat for Humanity
ReStore
1101 NASA Parkway West,
Webster
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
South Channel Region
Chamber Luncheon
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting *
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Thursday
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Claudio’s Restaurant & Piano Bar
3202 Marina Bay Dr, Ste. M,
League City
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spring Fever Golf Classic
Committee Meeting *
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5
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General Membership Luncheon
RSVP Deadline
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting AAA Credit Screening Services
17041 El Camino Real, Ste. 102
Houston
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
General Membership Luncheon
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3000 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - HerKare
2360 Gulf Freeway South, Ste. 108
a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
26 8:00Diplomats
Committee
Meeting *
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chamber Book Club Meeting *
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Buy Into Bay Area
Business & Wellness EXPO
Committee Meeting *
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Young Professionals Lunch & Learn*
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cuting PowerTech Services *
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Golf Bag Stuffing *
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Toastmasters *
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Toastmasters
Click on a listed event to add it to your Outlook Calendar!
* Event is at the Chamber office
Event requires RSVP, contact the Chamber for more information
281-488-7676
www.ClearLakeArea.com
1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
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