www.pasadenachamber.org November, 2014 Vol. 25 No. 11 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... • Chairman Letter, pg. 1 • From the President., pg. 1 • New Members, pg. 2 • Can Do Drive, pg. 2 • Pasadena Hispanic Business Council, pg. 3 • Membership 101, pg. 3 • December Awards Luncheon Invitation, pg. 4 • Young Guns Luncheon, pg. 5 News from the Pasadena, Texas Chamber of Commerce CHAIRMAN LETTER Our Mission Statement “To promote economic development and community growth to ensure the prosperity of Pasadena’s businesses and citizens” Thank you for your continued support of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Fall is here along with cooler temperaRick Guerrero tures, great weather for Houston Chairman of the Board Texan tailgating. As many of you prepare for holiday travels, please keep safety in mind. As the holiday season gears up around town, your Pasadena Chamber is in the middle of all the activities going on in our city. The McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament will take place in Pasadena and Deer Park November 19th – 22nd. It is one of the largest high school basketball tournament is the country and it is sponsored by The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. The Pasadena Chamber will be hosting the first annual “It’s a Wonderful Life Christmas Gala” at the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday December 18th. At 6:30 pm. A night of celebration of the year’s accomplishments, recognition of our Board Members, and Citizen of the Year, while enjoying an elegant meal served by the CTHS Culinary Students. In partnership with Officer Santa, Christmas Tree Sponsors will have a tree decorated with their company logo that will be donated to families who are without trees for Christmas. The Pasadena Chamber is your voice and source of information for Pasadena; visit our website for a complete calendar of events around town at: www.pasadenachamber.org . Stop by our office and visit with one of our talented staff members for information about what the Pasadena Chamber can do for you. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your family from our family at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Hope to see you soon, Rick Guerrero, Chairman of the Board From the President Another month has come and gone with another successful Taste of the Town behind us. Thank you to the many individuals who contributed towards it success! We looking forward to sharing the pictures and results soon. As we prepare for the end of the year, we have a lot to celebrate and be thankCristina Burt Womack ful for. The Pasadena Chamber President/CEO of Commerce is committed to giving back and supporting local ministries in a variety of ways through our upcoming events. On November 20th we invite you to participate in the city wide can food drive and then make plans to stick around to see the best basketball tournament in the nation! Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament information can be found at www.texasinvitational.com I hope you will also make plans to attend our December 4th Awards luncheon as we honor those who have gone above and beyond in 2014 and bring an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the PPD Officer Santa program for families in need. We will close the year with our It’s a Wonderful Life Gala on December 18th, where we will enjoy a night of celebration of the year’s accomplishments and recognition of our Board Members & Citizen of the Year! This event is a wonderful collaboration of the community and we invite you to consider sponsoring a Christmas tree that will be delivered the next day to the families who received toys but didn’t have a tree, just in time for the holidays. Your company name will be the tree topper and you can even help deliver to the families if you’d like! Working together, we can continue to Build Business and Support Community. Best Regards, Cristina President/CEO • October Luncheon, pg. 6 • Young Guns Power Hour, pg. 7 • Ribbon Cuttings, pg. 8 • Beautifications, pg. 9 • Renewing Members, pg. 10 • Infintech, pg. 11 • Calendar of Events, pg. 11 • Save the Date!, pg. 11 Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 281.487.7871 Fax: 281.487.5530 Join us at the banquet on December 18th as we award Pasadena Chamber interns Jose, Erica, & Wyatt their scholarships! CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP NEW MEMBERS We would like to thank these New Members as we continue to grow and work toward developing a diverse economic market in our community. 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 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 Sherry Bufkin Post Oak Bank Greg Clary Pasadena Rodeo Association Paul Davis City of Pasadena Bruce O. Dockall Zachry Holdings Allstate – Keith Fagg 7219 Fairmont Parkway, Ste 130 Pasadena, Texas 77505 281-991-0991 Mr. Keith Fagg Crest Media, Inc. 1322 Space Park Dr. #A202 Houston, Texas 77058 281-815-2842 Mr. Mike Rosen CT Church Houston 9701 Almeda Genoa Road Houston, Texas 77075 713-944-4815 Ms. Evelyn Garro Dao’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services 957 NASA Parkway, #273 Houston, Texas 77058 832-818-0373 Mr. Dao Smith Gulfgate Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM 7250 Gulf Freeway Houston, Texas 77017 281-477-6767 Mr. Nicholas Cruz-Montoya Low T Center 3514 Burke Road, Ste 200 Pasadena, Texas 77504 832-834-3948 Ms. Becky Clemens Skin Essentials Med Spa & Hair Salon 11464 Space Center Blvd. Houston, Texas 77059 281-487-2828 Mrs. Kelly Davis Trusted Employment Solutions 4010 Fairmont Parkway, Suite 103 Pasadena, Texas 77504 713-395-3182 Mr. Dwayne Parr 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 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 The Pasadena Chambergram Newsletter is a monthly publication. LOWER YOUR ENERGY BILL!!! If Your Electricity Contract Expires in the next 12 months... Lock in 4-6 cent/kWh Rates NOW!!! There is no cost, or obligation, to get a savings comparison to your current commercial electricity rate from 20 different Retail Electric Providers Call the chamber’s EXCLUSIVE electricity broker Jason O’Krent (888) 822-9090 x104 Graphic Design Creative Edge Communications Pasadena Chambergram 2 Chamber of Commerce Pasadena Hispanic Business Council The end of the year is near and PHBC will be participating in various events and we need your support. Our next mixer will be Wednesday, November 19 from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Come join us for breakfast and discuss continuing the legacy of your business. Also at the mixer, we will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items for the Can-Do Food Drive that will fill Pasadena food pantries. December 18th. Please contact me if your company is able to sponsor or co-sponsor either of these events. We are also in need of PHBC table sponsors for the December 4th Awards Luncheon and the “It’s a Wonderful Life Christmas Gala” on Valerie Revilla PHBC Chair I invite you to join with PHBC as we work together to for the betterment of our city. PHBC is committed to assist, support and empower Hispanic businesses and community through entrepreneurial development and leadership. Pasadena Chambergram 3 TECHNOLOGY, CARING & EXPERTISE COME TOGETHER TREATMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS Aparajitha Verma, M.D. board-certified physician in sleep medicine. 7KH6OHHS&HQWHUDW6DQ-DFLQWR0HWKRGLVW+RVSLWDORͿHUV 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. 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RENOVATION OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Alpha Academy for receiving the “Renovation of the Month” award. Pasadena Chambergram 9 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. Ethyl Corporaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 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. 6 years 2 years 26 years 4 years 2 years 19 years 19 years 19 years 45 years 1 year 4 years 8 years 7 years 12 years 3 years 16 years 8 years 22 years 23 years 3 years 16 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 8 years 3 years 2 years 1 year 29 years 26 years 6 years 4 years 35 years 16 years 2 years 1 year 28 years 2 years 4 years 27 years 3 years 27 years 30 years 7 years 2 years 3 years 10 years 38 years 18 years 5 years 2 years 24 years 14 years 21 years 20 years 17 years 12 years 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 2011 ABC Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acadian Ambulance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Title Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armor Plate, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associated Credit Union (Inside HEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bauer Visual Graphics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay Area Janitorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.W. Chesterton Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Pasadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ClearPoint Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coastal Reconstruction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cother Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doctor’s Outpatient Surgicenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Texas Medical Center / Emergency Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Empire Village Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enchanted Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Express Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Poe’s Fairmont Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fastsigns – Gulf Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiat of Clear Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gage Roofing & Constructors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hampshire Court Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hufco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Industrial Air Tool, L.P. L.L.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Innovative Alternatives, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integrity Bank, SSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John’s Granite & Cabinets LLC Kitchen Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JSC Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaneka North America LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kuraray America, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Mattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matterss Overstock #4, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McCoy’s Building Supply Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moody National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Olive Garden Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasadena Moose Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasadena Rodeo Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pinnacle Sign Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postal Publications Local Family Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Rose Breast Diagnostic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jacinto College District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jacinto Day Foundation / Pasadena Strawberry Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shell Federal Credit Union – Southmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver Sycamore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smoke N Drink Tobacco Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast Area Ministries – SeAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southeast Dermatology, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWS Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Lawn & Sprinkler Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Teacher & Parent Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Houston – Clear Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vesco Business Products & Office Furniture Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker Hearing Aid Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Williamson Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachry Holdings Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information please call 832-556-6543 or visit www.sanjacintomethodist.com Pasadena Chambergram 10 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 [email protected]. www.infintechllc.com C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s November Thursday, November 13 Membership 101 Chamber Office 8:30 am Monday, November 17 Board Meeting Chamber Office 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 26 Thursday, November 27 Friday, November 28 Chamber Closed Monday, November 17 Executive Board Meeting Chamber Office 3:00 pm DECEMBER Thursday, December 4 Awards Luncheon Silver Sycamore 11:30 am Monday, December 15 Board Meeting Chamber Office 4:00 pm Monday, December 15 Executive Board Meeting Chamber Office 3:00 pm Thursday, December 18 Annual Gala Pasadena Convention Center 6:30 pm Save the Date! New Annual Awards Luncheon December 4th 11:30 a.m. Silver Sycamore Annual Banquet Celebration December 18th 6:30 p.m. Pasadena Convention Center More information coming soon, you won’t want to miss out on these events! Wednesday, December 24 Thursday, December 25 Chamber Closed
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