September Chambergram - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

News from the Pasadena, Texas Chamber of Commerce
www.pasadenachamber.org
CHAIRMAN LETTER
September, 2014
Vol. 25 No. 9
Mission Statement
“Promote Economic
Development and
Community Growth
to ensure the
prosperity of
Pasadena’s
businesses
and citizens.”
Our Mission Statement
“To promote economic
development and community
growth to ensure the prosperity
of Pasadena’s businesses
and citizens”
Thank you all for the continued support of the Pasadena
Chamber
of Commerce. Fall is
Rick Guerrero
Chairman of the Board
just around the corner, classes
are in full swing and students
are in training to follow in many of your footsteps. I
hear from the meteorologists cooler temperatures will
be here soon, what a great time to be in Pasadena.
I recently attended the Petrochemical Maritime
Outlook Conference sponsored by Economic Alliance
Houston Port Region at the Pasadena Convention
Center; looks like the future is bright for Pasadena and
surrounding communities. Every speaker from a
United States Senator, Congressman, State and County
officials and local Mayors all outlined the thousands of
jobs being created in our community within the next
few years. Our sons, daughters and grandchildren will
all benefit from our robust local economy with good
paying jobs. We all need to work together to keep
Pasadena strong and vibrant for future generations;
join an organization and get involved in our future.
Join the Pasadena Chamber or a similar organization
in your area to keep jobs and prosperity coming to our
families and community.
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 what the
Pasadena Chamber can do for you.
Hope to see you soon,
Rick Guerrero, Chairman of the Board
From the President
In this issue
of the
Pasadena
Chamber of
Commerce
Newsletter...
• Chairman Letter, pg. 1
• From the President, pg. 1
• 2014 Pasadena Rodeo
Event Schedule, pg. 2
• Pasadena Hispanic
Business Council, pg. 2
• Membership 101, pg. 3
• Taste of the Town, pg. 3
• August Luncheon, pg. 4
• Sock Hop Wrap-up, pg. 5
I am blessed to have been
selected as the President/CEO
for the Pasadena Chamber of
Commerce and consider it a
privilege to be entrusted with
the future of our chamber. It
has been a busy, yet productive
first month! I appreciate the
outpouring of support and
openness of so many of our
Cristina Burt Womack
members. The first few weeks
President/CEO
have included history lessons
of long time members, strategy meetings with PISD,
City of Pasadena, and San Jacinto College along with
attendance at Economic Alliance, Bay Area Houston
Economic Partnership, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Education
Foundation meetings locally. I’ve also had the opportunity to network among peers and gain valuable knowledge in the chamber industry at Texas Chamber of
Commerce Executives Seminar. Rest assured the
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is abreast of what is
going on within our community both locally and
nationally! We want our members to be confident in
the fact that your entire Chamber Staff is here to
support you, so know that if the phone is ringing it’s
because we are helping other members!
I am eager to get to know our members and their needs
more intimately while providing an enjoyable, meaningful experience as your President/CEO. It is an exciting time in Pasadena and we have a unique opportunity to make a real impact within our great city! I invite
you to each engage in just one thing the Chamber
offers and allow it to make a difference for you.
Opportunities include serving on a committee, sponsoring an upcoming event, marketing in a chamber
publication, attending a luncheon or if you’re not sure
how to best maximize your investment join us for our
next Membership 101 on October 9th. If there is anything I can do to enhance your chamber experience
please let me know!
Working together, we can continue to Build Business
and Support Community.
Best Regards,
Cristina
• 2014 National Night Out. pg. 6
• September Luncheon, pg. 7
• Ribbon Cuttings, pg. 8
• Beautifications, pg. 9
65 YEARS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE
2014 PASADENA LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO EVENT SCHEDULE
• Infintech, pg. 9
• Renewing Members, pg. 10
• Young Guns, pg. 11
• Calendar of Events, pg. 11
Pasadena Chamber
of Commerce
281.487.7871
Fax: 281.487.5530
Easton Corbin
September 12, 2014
Family Night and Pink Night
September 15, 2014
PARADE - Grand Marshall
Jake Worthington
September 13, 2014
School Night
September 16, 2014
David Nail
September 13, 2014
LITTLE WRANGLER RODEO
September 14, 2014
Johnny Lee
September 17, 2014
LIVESTOCK AUCTION
September 18, 2014
Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson
Love & Theft
September 18, 2014
Tracy Byrd
September 19, 2014
32nd ANNUAL BBQ
September 25-27, 2014
16th ANNUAL JR. CHILI
September 25-27, 2014
Chamber of Commerce Pasadena
Hispanic Business Council
Business owners have to make decisions every day. Some days those decisions are easy and some days
those decisions seem to have to be made between a “bad and worse” choice. Since it is not possible to
look into the future to see the results of our decisions, the following may help to make a decision easier
to make.
Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce
2014 Executive Board
1. Do not make a decision to early and/or without all the fact. Some business owners tend
to make quick decisions—just to alleviate the problem. If a decision does not have
to be made immediately, wait to receive more facts. More information leads to a more
informed decision.
Rick Guerrero
Chairman of the Board
ARG Real Estate
2. Understand that no decision is the “right” decision. The decision made is the best
decision at the time.
Cary Bass
Chairman Elect
Bass & Meineke
3. Do not waiver after the decision has been made. Your decision has been made with
careful consideration and now is the time to implement the decision and continue
forward.
Bill Simmons
Vice Chairman – Finance
St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center
Monica Perry
Vice Chairman
Doctor’s Outpatient Surgicenter
Jeanna Barnard
Vice Chairman
Bayshore Medical Center
Being a business owner means having to make decisions. Not making decisions will have a negative
impact on your business. Allow yourself the courage to make decisions (even difficult ones) and carry
them out. The only way to practice making decisions is to make decisions.
PHBC is committed to assist, support and empower Hispanic businesses and community through entrepreneurial development and leadership.
Gary Nickelson
Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Cartridge World Pasadena
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS
2014 Board of Directors
Vijay Barreto
Shell Deer Park
Sherrel Brantley
Ichi-Ban Trophy & Engraving
Sherry Bufkin
Post Oak Bank
We would like to thank these New Members as we continue to grow and work
toward developing a diverse economic market in our community.
Greg Clary
Pasadena Rodeo Association
Paul Davis
City of Pasadena
Bruce O. Dockall
Zachry Holdings
Peg Figley
Air Products
Shelley Fuller
Project Joy & Hope
Carl’s Jr
4979 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Ms. Annette Dewease
Intermed Medical Supply & Mobility
5145 Preseton Ave., Suite 190
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Mr. Craig Yager
Legend Lending
17047 El Camino Real, Suite 150
Houston, Texas 77058
Ms. Sandra Womack
Pedro Garcia
Port of Houston
Michael Gilbert
Chevron Phillips
George Gonzalez, Jr., M.S.
San Jacinto College
Dawn Harris
Harris County Commissioner Morman
Marco’s Pizza
4860 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Mr. Robert Pina
Nationwide Trailers LLC
5319 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Mr. Adrian Lombard
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)
Jacqueline Spigener
Silver Sycamore
Ken Unfried
Capital Bank
2014 Staff
Cristina Burt Womack
President / CEO
Janette Morgan
Financial / Administrator Manager
Kimberly Tolleson
Marketing / Event Coordinator
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Taste of the Town
Thursday, November 6, 2014
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AUGUST LUNCHEON
What a great turnout we had at our August Membership Luncheon. Thank You Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
for being our guest speaker and updating us on what is going on within Harris County.
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1ST ANNUAL SOCK HOP
Thank You Gordon and Gail Smith for organizing our 1st Annual Sock
Hop. We had everything from classic cars, silent auction, great food and
most importantly lots of dancing. A great time was had by all!!
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Beautification Awards
RENOVATION
OF THE
MONTH
Congratulations to The Wiggle Room for receiving the
“Building of the Month” award.
TECHNOLOGY, CARING & EXPERTISE COME TOGETHER
TREATMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS
Aparajitha Verma, M.D.
board-certified physician
in sleep medicine.
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diagnostic and clinical services to treat many sleep disorders.
The most common disorder is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
In addition narcolepsy, insomnia and limb movement disorders
round out the spectrum of sleep problems.
Sleep Center
BUILDING
OF THE
MONTH
Congratulations to Carl’s Jr. for receiving
the “Building of the Month” award.
4401 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521
To make an appointment with Dr. Verma, please call 713-441-3961.
www.sanjacintomethodist.com
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.
www.infintechllc.com
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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
The following companies have supported the Chamber for the last 50 years and we
would like to say a big “Thank you” for all the years of support and your belief in
what the Chamber stands for.
Pasadena Sporting Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 years
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.
4 years
19 years
5 years
4 years
3 years
4 years
10 years
26 years
4 years
21 years
6 years
11 years
7 years
13 years
4 years
5 years
4 years
23 years
30 years
13 years
2 years
33 years
14 years
5 years
19 years
21 years
4 years
14 years
25 years
9 years
2 years
36 years
13 years
30 years
6 years
30 years
2 years
18 years
12 years
14 years
27 years
10 years
19 years
43 years
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
2011
AAA Pathfinders Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABF Printing Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Weight Loss Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Architectural Products, LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Around About Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bailey Orthodontics – Dr. Kara Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bay Star Ambulance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Campbell / English Commercial Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CBeyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Civil Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coastal Eye Associates, PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Suites – Deer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creative Edge Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DeLane’s Ad Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eclipse Massage & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ernie’s Café & Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firestone Complete Auto Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grayson Armature Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Manlove Marketing & Communications, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kirkwood Medical Associates / Bayside Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kroger #322 – Spencer Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larry’s TV Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M & B Tools & Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massage Heights – Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L.E. Meyers Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NDS Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Southerland Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Park at Fairmont Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasadena Philharmonic Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Primrose of Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Providence Town Square Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Red Lobster Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rosewood Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sam’s Club #8244 – Fuqua St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shippers Stevedoring Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sierra Cosmetic & Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Silver Sycamore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Hobby Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
St. Paul’s Anglican Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leroy Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State Farm Insurance, Scott Loomis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Corral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bob & Mary Titus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Walker Supply Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED
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
September
Monday, September 15
Executive Board Meeting
Chamber Office
3:00 p.m.
Monday, September 15
Board Meeting
Chamber Office
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16
Taste of the Town
Committee Meeting
Chamber Office
8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 17
Membership Luncheon
Silver Sycamore
11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 25
Ambassador Meeting
Chamber Office
8:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 25
Young Guns Power Hour
Republic Grill
5:30 p.m.
october
Tuesday, October 7
National Night Out
Local Neighborhoods
6:00 p.m.T
Thursday, October 9
Membership 101
Chamber Office
8:30 a.m.Thursday,
October 16
Membership Luncheon
Silver Sycamore
11:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 30
Young Guns Lunch with Leaders
Bayshore Medical Center
11:30 a.m.