February - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

A monthly publication of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
February 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,
Now that the holidays are a distant memory, it is time to jump into the New
Year. The New Year is all about fresh starts and new beginnings. It is the perfect
time to visit with the chamber staff and see how to make your membership
work for you. Check the “Weekly Window” and dedicate yourself to making
at least one event per month. They certainly offer plenty of opportunities to
meet new people but there is so much more. Every month there is, free for
members, a business development workshop. There are new and exciting topics
each month. The valuable tools I have picked up from these seminars are
worth saving consulting fees alone- what a value!
A foodie’s favorite is coming to town. Epicurean Evening, hosted by Space
Center Houston, is scheduled for Thursday February 5th. We can all Buy
Into Bay Area by attending this fabulous night. Tickets are on sale now so
don’t delay. There are also early admission passes available so you can beat
the crowds. Sponsorships are still available and silent auction items are most
welcome. Contact the chamber today to find out how you can be a part of this
event.
The legislators are now in session and Austin is abuzz. Plan on joining us on Wednesday February 18th on our biannual journey, partnering with BAHEP, to Austin to educate legislators on what is important to the bay area. The
chambers focus will be on issues in education. Everyone is put into teams and well briefed on issues. The teams
spend the day on a detailed schedule of appointments with legislators from all over the state. We ride in a comfy bus
where there are plenty of opportunities to connect with other chamber members. I want to thank Lisa Holbrook
with Assistance League of Bay Area and Fay Picard with State Representative District 24 Dr. Greg Bonnen for
working tirelessly on this project to make it happen. Space is limited and filling fast. Contact the chamber today if
you are interested. You have already voted- now take your dedication on step further and advocate for our children
and CCISD!
Purchase
pre-sale tickets
BEFORE WEDNESDAY!
GROUP TICKET
DISCOUNTS STILL
AVAILABLE
I want to personally thank you for supporting the chamber and therefore showing your dedication to strengthening
our community. By supporting each other and uniting we make our voices stronger. I know many times we tell
ourselves “I just don’t have time.” Let’s take this fresh start in January and February to squeeze a little time to give
back to the community that has blessed us in so many ways with wonderful opportunities.
Sincerely,
Sharon Proulx
Chairman of the Board 2014-2015
Executive Director, Hope Village
Ribbon Cuttings
Iditarod Fitness
832-240-4033
www.iditarodfitness.com
Bay Area Beauty Consultants, LLC
281-534-6411
www.babeauty.com
Envy Real Estate Professionals
832-810-0010
610 Cien Rd., Ste. 215, Kemah
Clear Creek Community Church
281-338-5433
www.clearcreek.org
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.
Ace 4 Coaching & Consulting
Dawn Messina
(713) 320-5854
1431 Kipp Ave.
Kemah, TX 77565
www.ace4coaching.com
Business Coaching
HerKare
Allison Rakay
(832) 738-1562
2360 Gulf Freeway South
League City, TX 77573
www.herkare.com
Health & Wellness
Steve Jacks Insurance Agency
Jodie Estes
(281) 471-0481
3027 Marina Bay Dr. #230
League City, TX 77573
http://farmersagent.com/sjacks
Insurance
Bay Area Learning Center
Wendi Marcelle
(281) 218-7650
2409 Falcon Pass Dr., Suite 170
Houston, TX 77062
www.bayarealearningcenter.com
Tutoring Services
Kemah Palms Recovery
Mark Howard
(713) 568-1210
1013 Delesandri Ln.
Kemah, TX 77565
www.kemahpalms.com
Recovery/Healthcare
Subaru of Clear Lake
Maria Longnecker
(281) 971-9357
15121 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77034
www.subaruofclearlake.com
Auto Dealers
Chase Bank
Ramsey Cooper
(281) 283-6760
1200 Clear Lake City Blvd
Houston, TX 77062
www.chase.com
Banks & Banking Associations
Lamont Brands
Jerry Lamont
(281) 286-7553
920 Gemini
Houston, TX 77058
www.lamontbrands.com
Promotional/Marketing Products
Comcast Business
Kevin Estep
Laura Mayorga
(281) 723-2715
8590 W. Tidwell
Houston, TX 77040
Technology/Telecommunications
Marine Max
Edward Bartoszewski
(281) 326-4224
3001 NASA Parkway
Seabrook, TX 77586
www.marinemax.com
Boat & Yacht Sales/Services/Supplies
SWBC Mortgage
John Bradley
(281) 480-3700
2525 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 240
Houston, TX 77058
www.homeloancorp.com
Mortgage Companies
Recruited by Frank Toman, Allstate
Galveston County Daily News
TJ Aulds
(409) 683-5200
8522 Teichman Road
Galveston, TX 77554
www.galvnews.com
Newspapers/Magazines
PowerTech Services
Ashley Helms
(832) 870-9488
5904 Wildfire Street
League City, TX 77573
www.powertechservices.net
Computer Services
Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta
Steve Gunnett
(281) 337-0107
650 FM 527W
Dickinson, TX 77539
www.giosflyingpizza.com
Restaurants & Clubs
Recruited by Charlie Felts, Opus Bistro
SMART Group
Samuel Hernandez
(832) 230-4085
3119 Sumac Dr.
Pearland, TX 77584
www.smartgroup-us.com
Software, Business Solutions
Waters Edge Venue
Rachel Newton
(281) 291-9900
3901 NASA Pkwy
Seabrook, TX 77586
www.watersedge.events
Event Facility
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
Subaru of Clear Lake
The Reserve at Clear Lake Trendmaker Homes
Trustmark National Bank
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
www.shellfcu.org
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
February 2015 Calendar of Events
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Sunday
2
Monday
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Buy Into Bay Area
Committee Meeting *
8
3
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Business Development
Seminar*
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Key Documents Committee
Meeting *
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ruteledge Commercial
Real Estate *
9
10
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Executive Committee Meeting *
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spring Fever Golf Classic
Committee Meeting *
15
16
Presidents’ Day
CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED
17
4
Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Young Professionals
Lunch Bunch
Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant
515 E. NASA Parkway, Webster
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Dao’s Bookkeeping &
Tax Services *
LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE
PRE-SALE TICKETS FOR
EPICUREAN EVENING!
11
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Leadership Clear Lake
Class 6 of 9 *
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Capitol Day Team Training *
(Team members must attend
one of these sessions)
18
5
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
68:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
7
13
14
20
21
Toastmasters *
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Epicurean Evening :
A Taste of Space
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston
12
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
New Member Orientation *
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Capitol Day Team Training *
(Team members must attend
one of these sessions)
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting *
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Toastmasters *
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
GCCE Leadership Conference
Doubletree by Hilton
Hobby Airport
8181 Airport Blvd.,
Houston 77061
General Membership Luncheon
RSVP Deadline
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Toastmasters *
5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston
Day at the State Capitol
Trip co-hosted with BAHEP
22
23
24
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Quarterly Mentors
Committee Meeting
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Spring Fever Golf Classic
Committee Meeting
South Shore Harbour Country Club
4300 South Shore Blvd.,
League City
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
25
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
General Membership Luncheon
Landry’s Kemah Waterfront
#1 Kemah Boardwalk
26
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Diplomats 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 *
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Business After Hours
Next Level Urgent Care
2323 Clear Lake City Blvd., Ste. 130,
Houston
27
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Toastmasters *
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