A message from theChairman of the Board

281/ 488-7676 • 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 • www.clearlakearea.com

A monthly publication of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

September 2015

October 17- 18Get Your Tickets NOW!

Dear Fellow Chamber Members, I cannnot believe just how quickly this year has flown by and the next Chamber year is right around the corner. I have had the distinct honor of serving the Chamber as Chairman of the Board for 2014-2015. When I was nominated I didn’t quite know what new responsibilities to expect. I quickly realized that the Chamber was not made up of the staff but everyone pulling together for one common goal and vision. There are so many people to thank that have supported me alongside the Chamber Leadership and worked with us to achieve our mission. First, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to my Executive Board, a team of great thinkers who demonstrate a true commitment to our Chamber and our community. I can’t wait to work alongside them again. Secondly, a huge “Thank You” to my Board of Directors for their dedication and support of several resolutions that were crucial to the betterment of our community. I could always depend on the Board to engage in thoughtful discussions and evaluate each measure with their personal expertise.

Lastly, the Division Chairs and Liasions are such an integral part of the life line of the chamber and I would like to take the time to let them know how much they are appreciated. They have done a phenomenal job this year of making me look good! The year has been full of fantastic events, extremely informative lunch and business programs, numerous membership success stories, and many educational and political initiatives overwhelmingly supported by our surrounding community. As one of my last requests, I ask that everyone make plans to attend the 53rd Annual Chairman’s Ball, “Masked ‘Til Midnight” to celebrate this incredible year. We will also be welcoming our incoming Chairman of the Board Roy Green with South Shore Harbour Resort along with the incoming 2015-2016 Board of Directors. It will be an unforgettable evening of elegance and a little mystery. I promise you do not want to miss it. Don’t forget your masquerade mask!

Sincerely,

Sharon ProulxChairman of the Board 2014-2015Executive Director, Hope Village

Featuring U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

Waters Edge Venue281.291.9900

www.watersedge.events

Coastal Mechanics Company, Inc832.632.2963

www.coastalmechanics.com

The Man Cave Cigar Lounge281.549.6761

www.themancavecigarlounge.com

Ribbon Cuttings

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.

New Chamber Members

AdvoCare International- Betty Phillips(281)330-6330Ms. Betty Phillips 4231 Cedar Ridge TrailHouston, TX 77059todbetty@aol.com equippingchampions.com Health Products/Diet/Energy

Asea Cellular Health(409)750-2809Ms. Maureen Hayes164 San Fernando Dr.Galveston, TX 77550mhayes4189@aol.com www.mhmd.teamasea.com Health & Wellness

Barron Realty(713)853-7320Mr. Vance Barron 18050 Saturn LaneHouston, TX 77058 info@BarronRealEstateTeam.comReal Estate

Bay Creek Animal Clinic(281)332-3051Ms. Betsy Robinson1236 E. Main St.League City, TX 77573badtinytim@gmail.com www.baycreekanimalclinic.comVeterinarians & Animal Hospitals

BCOS(281)409-7025Mr. James Rodgers325 FM 517 Rd. E.Dickinson, TX 77539jrodgers@bcosinc.comwww.bcosinc.comOffice Supplies, Computer Supplies & Furniture

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene(281)732-3739Mr. DJ Johnson1790 NASA Pkwy.Houston , TX 77058dj.johnson@garygreene.comwww.djjohnson.garygreene.com Real Estate

New Chamber MembersBombshells - Webster(281)286-2662Mr.Shawn Slater803 E. NASA Parkway #100 Webster, TX 77598shawns@4bombshells.comwww.4bombshells.comRestaurants & Clubs

Bone Daddy’s Smoke House(281)332-4222Ms. JoAnne Todora19901 Gulf FreewayWebster, TX 77598joanne@bonedaddys.comwww.bonedaddys.com Restaurants & Clubs

Burger Nation(281)532-6138Mr. Tony Mistry 1100 NASA Parkway, Ste. 420-AHouston ,TX 77058 burgernation@gmail.com www.burgernation.comRestaurants & Clubs

Chipz Dentz Away(281)948-3818Mr. Joseph Peters918 FM 518 Rd.Kemah, TX 77586chipzaway@gmail.comwww.chipsanddentz.com Auto Body Repair & Paint

Clear Lake Auto(281)280-0900Mr. Bobby Harness15710 Hwy 3Webster, TX 77598chrisbeers11@gmail.comAuto Repairs & Service

Clear Lake Computer Training(281)218-7246Mr. David Ogletree1100 E. NASA Pkwy, Ste 102Houston, TX 77058ogletree@gmail.comtrainingclc.comComputer Training

Coastal Catering(409)789-1119Mr. Marshall Monroe6341 Stewart Rd. #123Galveston , TX 77551chef@chefmarshall.com chefmarshall.comCatering

Cruise Planners(281)942-3016Ms. Brandi Cutrell2129 Lord Nelson Dr.Seabrook, TX 77586brandi.cutrell@cruiseplanners.comwww.paradiseatlasttravel.comCruises

Digitally Defined(832)720-1626Mr. Anthony Hamilton17127Coopers DrawFriendswood, TX 77546ah.digitallydefined@gmail.comwww.digitallydefinedinstalls.comAudio/Visual/Networking Sales & Installation

Events N Petals(281)337-0863Ms. Ginger Ramsey1409 Pamletto Dr.League City, TX 77573ginger@eventsnpetals.comwww.eventsnpetals.comFlorists

Garmon Flooring,Inc.(713)805-5773M. Garmon19018 Fir Canyon TrailCypress, TX 77492mgarmon001@gmail.comFlooring Sales & Services

Habanero’s-MayanKitchen(281)474-4400Mr. Mario Dennis 1908 Hialeah Dr. Ste. E-2Seabrook , TX 77586loshabaneros1908@yahoo.com ww.habanerostacos.comRestaurants & Clubs

Hedrick’s Catering & Event(281)648-1907 Ms. Lisa Hedrick 1607 Keystone Dr. Friendswood, TX 77573info@hedrickscatering.com www.hedrickscatering.com Catering

KiK Internet(832)422-9360Mr. Paul DeitzPO Box 426Dickinson, TX 77539paul@kikinternet.com www.kikinternet.comInternet Service Providers

KinderCareLearning Center(281)488-5391 Ms. Shellene Garza16610 Sea Lark Rd.Houston , TX 77062shgarza@klorp.com www.kindercare.com Child Care/Learning Centers

KinderCare Learning Centers(281)461-1822Ms. Shawna Dixon4422 Clear Lake City Blvd.Houston , TX 77059sdixon@klcorp.comwww.kindercare.comChild Care/Learning Centers

Lamar University, Academic Partnerships(281)467-8231 Ms. Cheryl Mintz3205 White Sands WayLeague City, TX 77573cheryl.mintz@academicpartnerships.com www.apdegree.com/lamaruniversitySchools

Lewis & Lewis, Attorneys at Law, PLLC(281)286-9898Mr. Andrew A. Lewis16055 Space Center Blvd. Ste 190 Houston, TX 77058alewis@lewis-lawyers.comwww.lewis-lawyers.comAttorneys

Mario’s Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant(281)474-5103Mr. Will Whitney 1304 Bayport Blvd.Seabrook, TX 77586tjpakkala@gmail.com Restaurants & Clubs

Mercedes-Benz of Clear Lake(281)554-9100Mr. Jerry Foyt500 Gulf Freeway S.League City, TXjfoyt@mbclearlake.commercedesbenzclearlake.comAuto Dealers

Nerium Texas(281)557-7226Ms. Nancy Pell2304 Vega Ct.League City, TX 77573nshawpell@aol.comwww.nspell.nerium.comSkin Care

New Chamber Members

T h a n k y o u t o a l l w h o

s u p p o r t e d , v o l u n t e e r e d ,

s p o n s o r e d a n d j o i n e d

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M e m b e r s h i p C a m p a i g n !

New Dimensions Home Healthcare(281)998-9611Ms. Josie Lightfoot14020 Hwy 3, Ste 120Webster, TX 77598jlightfoot@ndhhp.comwww.ndhhp.comHome Health Services

Nightlight Pediatric Urgent Care(281)658-1617Ms. Brittany Bluford19325 Gulf Freeway, Suite 170Webster, TX 77598bbluford@nlpedi.com www.nightlightpediatrics.com Urgent Care Facilities

Odyssey Academy(409)750-3310 Ms. Terri Cole2412 61st St.Galveston, TX 77551tcole@odyacad.comwww.oddyssey-academy.com Schools

Orthopedic Surgeon,Dr. David Vanderweide, MD(281)481-2649 Ms. Carla Vanderweide, RN333 N. Texas Ave. Ste. 2000 Webster, TX 77598carla@dvanderweide.com www.dvanderweide.com Physicians & Surgeons

Paychex (281)588-1500 Mr. Doug Neuendorf11777 Katy Freeway, Ste 200Houston, TX 77079dnuendorf@paychex.comwww.paychex.com Insurance Consultant/Payroll-HR-Retirement

Redfish Inspections(713)568-8184Mr. Will Misegades2324 PasquatsLeague City, TX 77573will@redfishinspections.comwww.redfishinspections.comHome Inspections

Roberts Advertising(281)595-3888Ms. Sheila LansingFriendswood, TX 77546sheila.lansing@att.netwww.robertsadv.comAdvertising Specialties

Rockin D’ Fencing(281)705-9705Mr. Adam Desplinter4720 Self St.Santa Fe , TX 77517rockindfencing@yahoo.comwww.rockindfencing.comFence Companies

Smarter HR Solutions(281)245-3370Ms. Nicole Bellow 2600 South Shore Blvd #300 League City, TX 77573nicolebellow@smarterhrsolutions.com www.smarterhrsolutions.com Human Resource Consulting

StarrStruck Gallery(281)433-2365Ms. Debi Starr822 Clear Lake Rd.Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 paintingsbydebi@gmail.comwww.starrstruckgallery.comArt Galleries

Towers of Seabrook(832)995-1100Ms. Janice Mikeska3300 Towers Blvd.Seabrook , TX 77586 manager@towersseabrook.comwww.towersseabrook.comApartments/Condominiums

Tracy Henderson Real Estate(832)221-8128Ms. Tracy Henderson18050 Saturn Lane #100Houston TX 77058 tracy@tracyhenderson.comwww.tracyhenderson.comReal Estate

Twin Peaks(281)253-1264Ms. Sherrie Nandrinossherrie.nandrinos@avalanchefoodgroup.com20931 Gulf FreewayWebster, TX 77598www.twinpeaksrestaurant.comRestaurants & Clubs

Wael’s Mediterranean Cuisine(281)286-1110Mr. Wael Mahmoud2449 Bay Area Blvd.Houston, TX 77058waelmcco@sbcglobal.netwww.waelscuisine.comRestaurants & Clubs

62 New Members

&Upgrades!

www.mdanderson.orgwww.marthaturner.com

www.drdacpa.com

www.prosperitybanktx.com

www.fredechevrolet.com

www.sshr.com

Bay Area CitizenHouston Chronicle Media Group

AutoNation Acura Gulf FreewayBarita & Keough Law Firm, PLLC

Faust Distributing CompanyH-E-Bhibu

Houston Physician’s HospitalFuncity Sk8

Icon Bank of TexasKroger

Mercedes-Benz of Clear LakeThe Monica Foster Team of RE/MAX Space Center

Moody National BankNerium Texas

NewQuest PropertiesRaytheon

Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Clear LakeSilver Eagle Distributors

Texan BankTexas First Bank

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan Wal-Mart Stores Inc.- El Dorado

City of Webster

Bay Area Rehabilitation Hospital Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation

& Healthcare CenterBeacon Federal Credit UnionBrookdale Plaza Clear Lake

Clean as a Whistle, Inc.The Fresh Market

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit UnionHilton Garden Inn

Houston Community ManagementHouston Methodist Orthopedics

& Sports MedicineJonathan Cottrell, Martha Turner

Sotheby’s Int’l RealtyJSC Federal Credit UnionLyondellBasell Industries

New Dimensions Home Health CareShell Federal Credit Union

Subaru of Clear LakeSynergy HomeCare Bay Area

The Reserve at Clear LakeTrustmark National Bank

Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.

Distinguished Partner

Chamber Partner

President’s Council

www.visitingangelshouston.comwww.ventech-inf.com www.whitleypenn.com

www.clearlakermc.comwww.bbandt.com

Chairman’s Council

Economic Development Partners

www.jacobs.com

www.medistarcorp.www.amocofcu.org www.boeing.com

www.lockheedmartin.com www.spacecenter.org

www.uhcl.edu

www.texascitizensbank.com

Distinguished Investors

Clear Lake Shoreswww.clearlakeshores-tx.gov

City of Kemahwww.kemah-tx.gov

Nassau Baywww.nassaubay.com

www.joinerpartnership.com

Thank You

Director’s Council

www.thepetpalace.net

August General Membership Luncheon Sponsor

www.kroger.com

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Federal HolidayChamber Closed

11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. General Membership Luncheon Landry’s Kemah Boardwalk RSVP by 9/18/2015

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting- Bay Area Rehabilitation Hospital 110 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster

11:30 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. Young Professionals Lunch Bunch Mamacita’s 515 E. NASA Pkwy.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Business Development Seminar Program - Millennials in the

Workplace Speaker - Ron Klinger, Host of

the “Unleashed Radio Hour” *

Sponsored By- KinderCare Learning Centers

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting *

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting- X-Clusive Signs 15327 Fulf Freeway, Suite K, Houston

General Membership LuncheonRSVP Deadline

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Toastmasters*

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Diplomats Committee Meeting *

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Chairman’s Ball

Commitee Meeting *

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Toastmasters *

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Toastmasters *

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Optum Clinic and Urgent Care 1507 W. Bay Area Blvd., Ste D, Webster

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours Waters Edge Venue 3901 NASA Pkwy., Seabrook

281.488.7676www.ClearLakeArea.com 1201

E. NASA Parkway, Houston

* Event is at the Chamber office

* Event requires RSVP, contact the Chamber for more information

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September 2015 Calendar of Events

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. New Director Orientation*

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2015-2016 Board of Directors Leadership Forum*

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Board of Director’s Meeting *

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Toastmasters*

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting- KinderCare Learning Center 14777 El Camino Real, Houston

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Chairman’s Ball

Commitee Meeting *

11:30 a.m. - 1:00p.m. Government Affairs Quarterly Luncheon Speaker: Seabrook Mayor,

Glenn Royal Cullen’s Upscale American Grille 11500 Space Center, Houston

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Boat Parade Commitee Meeting *

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting- Starrstruck Gallery 822 Clear Lake Rd. Clear Lake Shores