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Fort Bend County is best at promoting economic growth, administrating constructive change and applying a high quality of living through its county

government, cities and four chambers. July simply brings us more to discover.

Our cover article introduces our readers to local orthodontist Kim Forrest and his friendly staff. As you read about him being professionally involved in the community for more than 30 years, his story will unfold and complete a full circle of what success can be for a highly-educated, nationally-recognized and conscientious professional. His concepts are brilliant. Regardless of what direction you live, Forrest Orthodontics is only minutes from your home, school or office.

Congrats to Sugar Land City Councilman Don Smithers for completing his years of service to HGAC. Don received an appropriate acknowledgement at the last HGAC meeting. Retiring Missouri City Economic Director Bob Graf received applause and a plaque at the last GFBEDC meeting.

With more than 10,000 tickets distributed, Sugar Land’s Star Spangled Spectacular at Constellation Field on July 4 has been declared sold out. If you have a free ticket and cannot attend, you are encouraged to return it to Imperial Park Recreation Center so that someone on the “waiting list” can be seated.

July is National Ice Cream Month. Celebrate with friends and family by enjoying one of your favorite flavors. Every day is a good day for ice cream and Fort Bend County has the privilege of having its own ice cream corporation - Southern Ice Cream in Stafford. To learn more, read page seven.

Speaking of great tastes, Tucanos Brazilian Grill has opened its doors in Sugar Land to give us all the best of Rio de Janeiro in Texas. Located in First Colony Mall, it’s a new family destination for travelers and area residents.

I recently returned from the West Coast where the sun is definitely for sale. Solar farms are continuing to crop up as developers are hoping to capitalize on renewable energy. To date, California leads all states with 147,366 solar projects. Irrigation projects powered by solar along I-10 for growing walnuts are fairing well in Arizona, and West Texas is dotted with more wind turbines and solar panels than ever. They’re all part of a hot, growing economy that supports us.

The month of July will pass fast so enjoy it. Shop local and remember to read the latest news that we deliver to your desk. Then send us yours.

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Inside Stories

Let’s eat ice cream! ............................................................................................7

Missouri City mom delivers ‘miracle baby’ ................................................8

Bid process begins for I-69, Spur 10 and Grand Parkway ................ 10

Emergency Management hosts Preparedness Workshop ................. 18

COOPER Values moves to Stafford ......................................................... 21

Chaumette named HBA president ............................................................. 21

NewFirst is a solution for Commercial & Residential Lending ................24

First time homebuyers may qualify for mortgage credit .................... 25

Olson to present Congressional Update .................................................. 26

FEMA: Protecting Your Businesses ......................................................... 28

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July is National Ice Cream Monthtruck, or vintage ‘Original Good Humor’ truck to deliver these specialty desserts for all kinds of occasions such as along a parade route, corporate events, religious gatherings, pool parties, appreciation days, sporting events, summer camp activities, or retirement and day care center celebrations.

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Erica and Nathan Nigrelli with “miracle baby” Elayna.

Physicians at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) call little Elayna Nigrelli a “miracle baby,” and with good reason.

Elayna was born via post-mortem Cesarean section following a medical emergency that caused her pregnant mother Erica’s heart to stop beating for more than 20 minutes. But thanks to the intervention of coworkers, emergency medical personnel and the staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Elayna and Erica are alive and doing well.

“This is a situation that most doctors would maybe only see once in a career, if that,” says Dr. Brian Heaps, the Sugar Land obstetrician who delivered Elayna. “Generally speaking, the prognosis for mom and baby following a cardiac incident isn’t very good. This really is a miracle.”

One morning, Erica – a teacher at Elkins High School in Missouri City – began feeling ill at work. She was 36 weeks pregnant and assumed that her symptoms were typical.

But in an instant, Erica collapsed in front of a coworker. Her husband Nathan, who also teaches at the school, was in a nearby classroom and heard the commotion. He arrived to find his wife on the floor, not breathing and with no pulse. He quickly called 911, and the school’s two nurses and a coach trained in first aid jumped in to help. The coach began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation while the nurses administered an automatic external defibrillator, or AED, until the ambulance arrived.

At Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Emergency Department physician Dr. Shawn Baichoo heard a quick mention on the scanner radio about “CPR” and “eight months.” The report said the patient was headed to MSLH.

“ I didn’t know if the emergency medical technician was referring to an eight-month-old baby or a woman who was eight months pregnant,” Dr. Baichoo says. “But I knew

Quick response from coworkers and staff at MSLH saves baby and mom following medical emergency

either way it was a very serious situation.”Dr. Baichoo and his staff prepared

for Erica’s arrival, which was imminent. “Within minutes we had a full team, with obstetrics, neonatology, radiology and anesthesia all represented.”

Dr. Heaps was in his office next door when he received the call from the Emergency Department that his services were needed.

EMS personnel wheeled Erica into the hospital, and Drs. Heaps and Baichoo learned that she had been unconscious – without a pulse and without breathing on her own – for approximately 25 minutes.

The window of opportunity for a successful medical intervention in a post-mortem C-section is typically seconds to minutes. Dr. Baichoo and the Emergency Department staff continued to resuscitate the mother as Dr. Heaps and fellow obstetrician Dr. Patricia Mitchell, performed a C-section right there in the examining room.

“It only took about 20 seconds to deliver the baby,” said Dr. Heaps.

Once Elayna was born, Dr. Baichoo and Dr. Bracken Kolle – an anesthesiologist – continued their efforts to revive Erica. In addition to continuing chest compressions, Erica was administered epinephrine, a drug which helps regulate heart rate, along with other medications. Dr. Kolle also replaced a temporary airway installed by the EMS crew with an endotracheal tube to allow Erica to be attached to a ventilator.

Within a few minutes, Erica’s heart began pumping again. “It was God’s plan,” says Dr. Baichoo.

Once she was resuscitated, Erica’s breathing and blood flow began to improve rapidly, in part because the baby was no longer in utero and requiring oxygen.

“Despite the seriousness of her condition, she was in the Emergency Department for less than an hour,” says Dr. Baichoo. “It was an amazing turn of events.”

Cardiologist Dr. Yassir Sonbol later determined that Erica’s emergency was caused by an undetected heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This thickening of the heart muscle often leads to abnormal heart rhythms and is a frequent cause of death for young athletes – which is why Elkins High School had the AED on campus and staff trained in its use.

“The most important part of this story is that the baby and mother were kept alive by the actions of those nurses and staff at the high school and the emergency responders,” says Dr. Heaps. “They are the heroes. But the presence of so many trained personnel here at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital – people with the knowledge and experience to deal with these types of unusual situations – made a difference.”

To help Erica’s heart condition, electrophysiologist Dr. Jasvinder Sidhu installed a pacemaker defibrillator to protect against further episodes of sudden death in her chest, and today she and baby Elayna are doing fine.


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“Fort Bend County means business when it comes to enhancing transportation options,” said Jeff Wiley, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council (EDC). “As we continue to grow, mobility initiatives such as I-69 will remain a top priority. Fort Bend County and regional leaders will continue to work with state and federal authorities on ways to keep our County moving ahead of the curve.”

I-69, the first interstate of the 21st Century and a prime NAFTA corridor, generally follows the route of current U.S. Highway 59: it will enter Fort Bend County from the southwest near Kendleton and continue northeasterly until I-69 crosses into Harris County. Texas-branded I-69 shields already mark some sections of the new interstate in Fort Bend County, where the standards for interstate designation have been met, and more roadside shields are to come.

Construction for two segments of the new I-69 in Fort Bend County will go to bid: Spur 10 to FM 762 will be bid out and started in Q4 of this year; FM 762 to SH 99 will be awarded in Q1 of 2014. The segment of I-69 stretching from FM 762 to SH 99 (the Grand Parkway) will be eight lanes plus dedicated feeder roads, and FM 762 to Spur 10 will have six main lanes plus feeders.

“Our County prioritizes mobility projects, and it shows,” said Commissioner James Patterson, Fort Bend County, Precinct 4. “The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) has done great work expanding US 59 west of the Grand Parkway, with the result that this important stretch of highway was practically ‘interstate-ready.’ In addition to TXDoT, The Alliance for I-69

Texas, a coalition of cities, counties, port authorities and community leaders, and its member Mayors and County leaders, has been crucial to Fort Bend County being able to spur growth with I-69.”

In addition to the interstate access provided by I-69, Fort Bend’s regional connectivity is undergoing a similar transformation. Construction will be complete on the Segment D lanes of the Grand Parkway by the beginning of next year, allowing direct access from U.S. Highway 59 northbound to Interstate 10 (I-10). At its completion, the Grand Parkway will serve as Houston’s next “outer loop,” offering an enhanced transportation route for Fort Bend County’s growing communities, and making Houston the only metropolitan area in the nation to have three continuous loops.

“County leaders have demonstrated

stellar leadership assisting the development of the Grand Parkway,” said Patterson. “Once construction is complete, you’ll be able to drive from US 59/I-69 in Fort Bend to US 59/I-69 in Montgomery County by 2015, without entering the inner-loop of Houston. For Fort Bend residents and businesses, that quick connection straight to airports and other regional communities and business centers is key.”

In addition to transportation innovation, Fort Bend County businesses are producing employment growth that is rated in the top ten nationally[1], and the County is home to seven of the top twenty-four master planned communities in the nation[2].

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W hat distinguishes orthodontic offices across Fort Bend, setting them apart?

Dr. Kim Forrest has captured the necessary ingredients, perfecting the formula for an award-winning, successful practice.

Dr. Forrest grew up in Florida. Even as a small boy, he knew what he wanted to be as an adult—an orthodontist. Kids usually change their minds as they mature and often change their degrees during their college years, but that wasn’t the case with Dr. Forrest. His childhood dream became a reality and a topic of discussion at a school reunion many years later.

Dr. Forrest moved to Texas to attend undergraduate school at the University of Texas at Austin. He then went on to graduate in 1983 from the top dental school in the United States—the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. After a very successful 13 years practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Lake Jackson, Dr. Forrest then entered the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Dental Branch in the Orthodontic Program. He became Chief Resident for two years and received his Specialist certification and his Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 1999. That same year, Dr. Forrest moved to Katy, partnering

with Dr. Sam Winkelmann, a well-known orthodontist in both Katy and the Houston area. He never returned to Florida, his home state, to practice. “Texas is home and UT has been a very important part of my life,” Dr. Forrest explained. His staff and patients get to enjoy his office filled with various UT memorabilia.

When asked his “secret” for success, Dr. Forrest is very direct. “I tell the students I mentor, as well as my staff, that my philosophy is a simple one: Treat your patients as you would treat one of your

own family, do good work, and the rest will take care of itself! People try to complicate it, but it’s really that simple.” Dr. Forrest continued, “Let’s face it, the patients who come to us spend a lot of money and time here. They deserve the ‘coolest stuff,’ state-of-the-art technology, the best care, the best staff and the best facility and environment possible. That is what we strive to give them at Forrest Orthodontics.”

Technology has changed and continues to advance in the field of orthodontics. The materials have changed from the

One of the three reception areas at Forrest Orthodontics.


Dr. Forrest with his three daughters–Austin, Skyler, and Summer; and grandson Ethann.

wires and the braces themselves to the adhesives used to bond the braces to the teeth. High-resolution digital photography has replaced Polaroid photographs, and conventional X-ray machines have been replaced with ultra-low dosage digital X-rays that don’t require film or developing. Dr. Forrest’s office uses the top-of-the-line Picasso 3D digital imaging and CT scan machine. Dr. Forrest also uses OrthoPlex to create digital models to show and study cases. One of the most exciting changes is the replacement of those ugly, bulky metal bands that go around each tooth to the low-profile miniature brackets. “The stigma and lack of confidence while wearing braces have changed mainly because of the advancement of technology in our field,” states Dr. Forrest.

Dr. Forrest recounts some of the toughest cases over his 30-year career. “It is a life-changing experience for some of my patients when I work in conjunction with an oral surgeon to realign and rebuild a patient’s face. It’s so rewarding to see the final results and how we’ve improved

their confidence and literally improved the quality of their life. We have given them back their power. Orthodontics is like the plastic surgery of dentistry. People need to feel good about themselves. No matter what the economy is doing, people will find a way to improve their self-esteem or, at least, the self-esteem of their children; and orthodontics does just that! I want to make the experiences a pleasant and memorable one for each and every patient,” Dr. Forrest explained.

“It is exciting to educate my patients on the advancement that GAC International has offered to our field with the introduction of the first clear ceramic self-ligating, low-friction bracket. With less friction, the teeth can move more rapidly and less painfully, meaning that treatment progresses faster and more comfortably. Now we are able to offer our patients the perfect solution—both a low-friction and highly cosmetic bracket! Not only do we offer the most cosmetic bracket on the market, but we also offer our patients ‘Invisalign,’ a clear aligner tray system,

as an alternative to wearing braces for orthodontic treatment,” states Dr. Forrest.

Dr. Forrest has received multiple awards for his research in orthodontics. He has also had articles published on orthodontic materials as well as on combined orthodontic and oral surgery procedures. Dr. Forrest has been named “Top Doc” in the field of orthodontics from 2005 thru 2012 in various magazines, such as “Texas Monthly” and “H Texas,” and was recognized this year in the “Houstonia” magazine. In 2012, GAC International (a subsidiary of DENTSPLY GAC and maker and supplier of orthodontic braces worldwide) awarded Dr. Forrest and Forrest Orthodontics as its “Top Account,” not only for the State of Texas, but also for the entire central region of the United States.

“There are a lot of people that I have been fortunate to be surrounded with these last 30 years. My mother, Dr. Elaine Forrest (also a resident of Katy), is my role

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model; and Pam Hinsey, my little sister, has always been there for me,” Dr. Forrest smiled.

Dr. Forrest’s three children are truly the center of his life. His eldest daughter, Austin, now 25, not only enjoys working in her father’s lab, but also thoroughly enjoys surprising the patients using her creativity in designing retainers. Skyler, now 13, is a nationally-recognized competitive cheerleader, hoping to become a Texas Longhorn cheerleader and own her own gym someday. Summer, now 5, well, she’s still deciding if she wants to be an actress, an orthodontist like her dad, or both. Then there’s Ethann, Dr. Forrest’s grandson. Right now he’s very busy being a rambunctious six-year-old “wild man.”

“I couldn’t have done all this without my mentor, my friend and my business partner, Dr. Sam Winkelmann. He has taught me so much and I am grateful for his trust in me,” Dr. Forrest emphatically states.

“I have been blessed with dear friends and neighbors, wonderful and amazing patients and parents, and a group of colleagues who have been so supportive and loyal. I would not be where I am today without all of them,” Dr. Forrest said earnestly.

“I have assembled an excellent staff. I am constantly receiving compliments on them from other doctors as well as from my patients and their parents. As a doctor, you can put on braces all day long, but if you don’t have a great staff as a support system, it doesn’t matter. You’ve got to have the whole package to build a successful practice. We’re a great team!” states Dr. Forrest.

The “coolest” part of Forrest Orthodontics is the one-of-a-kind office. It’s truly the “Wow!” factor experience. After Forrest Orthodontics had outgrown its original space on Mason Road, a rigorous year of planning and designing led to the opening of its current office in the Cinco Village Center office complex. Dr. Forrest was one of the first to scoop up the premier second floor corner office, overlooking the lake. Full-length windows capture the peaceful, breathtaking view. No matter what treatment chair a patient is seated in, they can enjoy the sparkling lake with its swimming ducks, rock waterfall and fountain. Whether one

enjoys the faux finished eclectic dome ceiling in the reception area, overstuffed comfy seating, chilled bottle water, soothing aquariums, twice-a-day freshly baked sugar cookies, Starbucks-like coffee bar, free Wi-Fi for parents, games for kids and grown-ups alike, and, of course, the famous 12-seat movie theater with a 10-foot screen and surround sound— there is something for everyone! “I wanted to create an office that I wish I had the opportunity to go to when I was a kid,” Dr. Forrest explained as to how he had arrived at such an inspirational concept. “I wanted kids to want to come to their appointments instead of having to be ‘dragged’ here. Kids bring their siblings and friends with them so that they can also enjoy the movie…then they don’t want to leave! I want this to be a rewarding experience for my patients from start to finish, and I think we’ve achieved that. We’ve tried our very best,” Dr. Forrest said proudly.

Patients most definitely want to arrive early so that they can enter monthly drawings that could include: a mini family vacation, a back-to-school shopping spree, a dinner out, or a “Movie Night”—where the winner and 11 guests get to enjoy pizza and a private showing in the movie theater, while mom and her friends relax in the living area and visit. “Everyone is having fun and I’ve left a fond memory for my patient, their family and their closest friends; and that makes me feel good, too!”

Dr. Forrest smiled.Giving back will always be a part of life

that Dr. Forrest is grateful that he is able to do. He appreciates being able to step up for the schools and the community when asked to help. “I’ve been very blessed in my 30-year career. Choosing to give back is completing the full circle of success. There is no better community than Katy and I hope to be here creating lasting smiles and memories for another 30 years!”

You don’t want to miss the one-of-a-kind movie theater at Forrest Orthodontics!

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The IRS goes fishing for unreported and under-reported Income

In a recently released study, the IRS esti-mated that under-reporting across taxpayer categories accounted for an estimated $376 billion of the gross tax gap. Not surprisingly, the IRS found that compliance is highest where there is third-party information reporting (1099 forms used to report tax-able income earned that is not considered salary and wages) and/or withholding (W-2 forms).

In the case of W-2 forms, the IRS found that a net of only 1% of wage and salary income was misreported; however, amounts subject to little or no information report-ing had a 56 percent net misreporting rate in 2006, the most recent year available for the study.

In an effort to close part of that $376 billion tax gap, the IRS has changed some reporting requirements for 1099s for tax year 2012. Here are some of those key changes:

1099-MISC. The IRS will capture cred-it card collections income on a new form in addition to Form 1099-Misc income. Also, starting in 2012, compensation of $600 or more paid in a calendar year to an H-2A visa agricultural worker who did not give you a valid taxpayer identification number must be reported on 1099-MISC. Businesses will withhold federal income tax under the backup withholding rules. However, if a worker does furnish a valid taxpayer identification number, then they will get a Form W-2. The backup with-

holding is the key feature. 1099-B. New boxes have been added

to Form 1099-B for reporting the stock or other symbol (box 1d), quantity sold (box 1e), whether basis is being reported to the IRS (box 6b), and state income tax withheld (boxes 13-15). Other boxes on the form have been moved or renumbered. In addition, brokers must report on Form 1099-B sales of covered securities by an S corporation if the S corporation acquired the covered securities after 2011..

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Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management hosts Preparedness Workshop

I n May the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management hosted the 6th annual Emergency Preparedness Workshop at the

Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center in Rosenberg, TX. More than 250 individuals attended the workshop, including over 30 businesses and organizations that set up booths and donated door prizes. The focus of the event was on getting attendees ready for emergencies, especially the 2013 hurricane season which commences on June 1st.

Each year the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management offers this forum for first responders, private businesses, non-profit agencies, and community members to network and share information. Through education and collaboration, those who attend the workshop are able to provide a coordinated and organized response in the case of an emergency. Vincent Morales, Mayor of the City of Rosenberg, kicked off the program with a warm welcome to all those in attendance. Master of Ceremonies Jeff Braun, Emergency Coordinator for the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management, directed the program.

The workshop included presentations from leaders in the field of emergency management. The 2013 Hurricane Season Outlook was presented by Dan Reilly of the National Weather Service. Sergeant Irene Walger of the Fort Bend County Sheriff ’s Office Emergency Communications Center spoke to the group about the 911 Communications Center. Harry Mergel of the Texas Department of Public Safety gave information about the Bluebonnet Crisis Incident Stress Management program. Cristine Cerny with CenterPoint Energy shared CenterPoint’s Emergency Action Plan. Pat Hughes of Sugar Land Office of Emergency Management described

his experience as a member of the Incident Management Team during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; and Ricky Thompson with Texas AgriLife Extension Service explained the process of restoring damaged trees.

Several emergency vehicles were on display for the attendees to view. Fort Bend County’s Mobile Medical Unit was on hand. This unit opens up into a mobile triage unit holding 16 beds inside. The PHI Medical team displayed the ‘Air Ambulance’ used for transport of patients during life threatening emergencies. The Fort Bend County Sheriff ’s Office exhibited the Bearcat SWAT Vehicle; and Fire Trucks from the Fulshear/Simonton Fire Department and the Rosenberg Fire Department were also available for attendees to appreciate.

The Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

coordinates disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities with the mission of providing a safe and secure environment to the residents and businesses of Fort Bend County. The OEM provides leadership, coordination, and support to reduce the loss of life and property through a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency management program. Striving to meet this mission, OEM develops and maintains partnerships with other county, municipal, and emergency management/first responder organizations and coordinates with the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management, various federal agencies, private sector businesses, and private non-profit agencies.

For more information, please visit the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management Website at: http://www.fbcoem.org/go/doc/1528/1523783/.


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Missouri City resident Dr. Nancy Bergstrom has been appointed to the position of Associate Dean for Research of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of

Nursing. Bergstrom, who is also the Director of the Center on Aging at the school, has served as Interim for the past two years and will continue to lead in its research efforts.

As Interim Associate Dean for Research, Dr. Bergstrom focused on development of newer faculty, facilitating the scholarship of discovery by encouraging the conduct of intra- and extramurally funded support for pilot studies which will lead to larger studies. The Center for Nursing Research provides pre- and post-award services for grants, research assistant support to help conduct small studies, external reviews for large proposals prior to submission, and internal review of smaller grants and manuscripts.

Dr. Bergstrom, who received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, joined the UTHealth faculty in 2000. Prior to her work at UTHealth, Bergstrom served at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has several publications in top-tier nursing and interdisciplinary journals. Dr. Bergstrom served in leadership roles in nursing research organizations. She is the recipient of many honors and awards. Most important was induction to the Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Research Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 22 researchers.

The UTHealth School of Nursing, established in 1972, is ranked in the top five percent of graduate nursing programs in the country and is the highest ranked in Texas. For more information, please visit www.nursing.uth.edu.

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Rice University’s Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship has been named the top global university business incubator of 2013, according to the first in-depth study by the University Business Incubator (UBI) Index, based in Sweden.

The UBI Index reviewed 550 university incubators around the world and performed a study of 150 university business incubators in 22 countries.

Incubators were measured on a unique assessment framework with more than 50 performance indicators. The analysis of this assessment framework shows the value participating incubators create for their ecosystem and their clients, according to a press release from the UBI Index.

“Rice Alliance’s exceptional overall performance, contribution to the ecosystem, especially through high job creation and outstanding value to their clients propelled it to the top spot in the ‘global’ category,” read the UBI Index press announcement.

“It is a great honor to have Rice University’s entrepreneurial efforts ranked as the No. 1 university business incubator in the world,” said Brad Burke, managing director of the Rice Alliance. “This recognition is a

tribute to our model of cross-campus collaboration among the Rice Brown School of Engineering, Wiess School of Natural Sciences, Jones Graduate School of Business and Office of Research and Technology Transfer that has been fostered since inception. We are humbled to receive this global recognition.”

The Rice Alliance is host to the Rice Business Plan Competition, the world’s largest and richest business plan competition with more than $1.5 million in prizes. The Rice Alliance also hosts the flagship Technology Venture Forums (venture capital conferences) and is a supporter of the Rice OwlSpark Accelerator, a student-led startup accelerator, along with many other programs. Over the past 13 years, the mission of the Rice Alliance has consistently been to support technology commercialization, entrepreneurship education and the launch of technology companies. During this time, more than 1,400 startup companies have benefited from Rice Alliance programs, and these companies have raised more than $2.7 billion in funding.

For more information, visit http://ubiindex.com/start/topincubator2013.

Rice Alliance named top global university business incubator

Michael E. Garrett of Missouri City is one of three members appointed to the Gov-erning Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2019. The State board oversees the provision of all TSBVI ser-vices, budget preparation, policy adoption and appointment of the superintendent.

Garrett is a retired senior equities analyst. He is board chairman of the Houston Center

for Independent Living and the American Council of the Blind Enterprises and Services, and an associate member of the Houston Chapter of the Chartered Financial Analyst Association. He is also a past board member of the State Independent Living Council and Lighthouse of Houston, and past chairman of the Houston Commission on People with Disabilities. Garrett received a bachelor’s de-gree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Garrett appointed to Board of Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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David A. Chaumette, founding partner of Chaumette, PLLC, is the new president of the Houston Bar Association (HBA). He took office May 16th at the HBA’s Annual Dinner Meeting at River Oaks Country Club. Chaumette succeeds Brent Benoit of Locke Lord LLP. With over 11,300 mem-bers, the HBA is the fifth largest metropolitan bar association in the nation.

Chaumette, 45, has been a member of the HBA Board of Directors since 2004, holding the offices of president-elect; first vice president, second vice president, secretary and two terms as director. He chaired the Hous-ton Lawyer Referral Service and the Dispute Resolution Center, and served as chair or co-chair of the HBA’s Administration of Justice, Judicial Polls, Law Week, Campaign for the Homeless and Membership committees. He also chaired the HBA’s Corporate Counsel Section.

Chaumette is the recipient of the Stand-ing Ovation Award from the State Bar of Texas for his service to TexasBarCLE, and has been recognized as an Extraordinary Minority

in Texas Law by Texas Law-yer. He is a life fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation.

Chaumette served on the board of directors of Neighborhood Centers, Inc. and First Colony Little League. He is a member of

the National Bar Association, the Houston Lawyers Association, the College of the State Bar of Texas and the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas.

He holds degrees in aerospace engineer-ing from Princeton University and Stanford University and obtained his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School. As the founding partner of Sugar Land-based Chaumette, PLLC, his practice focuses on business litigation. He is also a leading lawyer on issues related to electronic discovery and data management. In addition Chaumette is a fellow of the American Law Institute and the Litigation Counsel of America.

Chaumette has two sons, Raphael, 15, and Alexandre, 12.

Chaumette named Houston Bar Association president

Arc of Katy

David Chaumette

This trio described how the Arc of Katy plans to expand its 23-year old organization, pro-viding more day programs, summer camps and socials for intellectual disability persons in Katy. From left, are Mike Latta, president; member Scott Rice, and Ann Rice, a founding member, past board president, and a guard-ian. The Arc of Katy served 70 IDD persons last year, and is seeking memberships to serve more.

COOPER® Valves has moved from a 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing warehouse and a separate office building to a 60,000 sq. ft. fa-cility that doubles as a 12,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters as well as a 48,000 sq. ft. manu-facturing shop and warehouse. COOPER® Valves’ new facility is located at 4659 Wright Rd, in Stafford.

“A larger facility means we’ll be moving a lot more valves through our doors. It’s great timing as we have large stock orders on their way here. We’re also planning to bring more of the production process into this facility for specialty valves to help reduce costs for the customer as well as decrease lead time for mis-sion critical orders,” said Ginger Restovic, president.

With the expansion into a larger facility COOPER® Valves expects to have more

valve parts and completed valves in stock to ensure it maintains industry leading delivery times.

Since 1934, COOPER® Valves has been manufacturing high quality exotic and nickel alloy valves in the USA. Quick delivery, qual-ity products, extended warranties, and friend-ly customer service has allowed COOPER® Valves to stand apart.

COOPER® Valves’ motto, “Quality Without Compromise,” is a testament to the company’s attitude towards delivering prod-ucts of the highest standard to its customers with mission critical needs and is a core reason why the company strongly believes in prod-ucts Made in USA.

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COOPER Valves moves headquarters to Stafford

Gubbels receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

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Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert recent-ly presented the County’s Director of Finance and In-vestments, Pamela Gubbels, with the Distinguished Bud-get Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

This is the 10th consecutive year the Fort Bend County Budget Office has received this award. Nationally recognized guidelines for ef-fective budget presentation must be met in order to receive this distinguished award. These guidelines include rating ‘proficient’ in fourteen mandatory criteria, assessing how well the budget serves as a policy document; a financial plan; an operations guide; and a com-munications device.

The Government Finance Officers Asso-ciation is a nonprofit professional association serving over 17,500 government finance pro-fessionals throughout North America. The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting

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Real estate lending has long been a staple of NewFirst National Bank. With the current economic success in Fort Bend

County, NewFirst looks to expand their footprint in both commercial and residential real estate lending.

Commercial Real Estate

Investment Property “An area of major focus for NewFirst going forward will be income producing investment properties,” comments Chip Voss, VP. “While many community banks are reluctant to finance non owner-occupied properties, we welcome the opportunity to lend on stabilized, cash-flowing assets.” NewFirst believes there is a

niche market with loans between $500,000 and $3,000,000 that are often overlooked by the larger banks. According to Voss, “We know there are great deals in our target size range, and we are interested in all the major food groups: office, industrial, retail, multi-family, even self storage.”

Construction and Development

While investment properties may be a focus, NewFirst is still committed to construction and development lending. Market President, Tom Shirley states, “For the right project and right sponsorship, NewFirst is eager to provide construction and land development funding.” NewFirst recently financed the commercial land development of Museum Square at Telfair, a mixed-use

development located at the northwest corner of University Drive and New Territory Drive in the heart of Telfair.

Owner-Occupied Owner-occupied projects have not been forgotten. NewFirst is proud to be the financing partner for Anson Aviation’s construction of their new hangar and office facility located at Sugar Land Regional Airport. Through the use of both conventional lending and the Small Business Administration 504 program, NewFirst can offer multiple structures to finance a wide variety of owner-occupied projects.

Please contact Chip Voss (832-344-2077, [email protected]) to discuss commercial real estate lending options.

Tom Shirley, NewFirst; Dana Atkinson, Anson Aviation; and Chip Voss, NewFirst.

NewFirst is bullish on Fort Bend Real Estate



Brock Henslee and Terry Crockett, both with NewFirst.

Chip Voss, NewFirst; Larry Indermuehle, General Partner; Tom Shirley, NewFirst; Jim Shaw, General Partner; Lina Sabouni, General Partner; Michael Sabouni, Autoarch Architecs.

Residential Real Estate

Lot Loans

NewFirst has a very successful residential lot purchase and construction loan program in Fort Bend that is garnering much attention. NewFirst can take the homeowner from lot purchase, through construction and into their permanent mortgage with one application. The lot loan program is specifically designed to assist home owners that wish to secure a lot immediately then design their new home. In numerous Fort Bend residential developments, NewFirst only requires a 15% down payment toward the lot purchase.

Construction

Beyond the lot purchase NewFirst is able to provide the construction loan necessary to build a client’s custom home. According to Terry Crockett, VP, “We work directly with clients and their builder to structure the best financing program available, and we have the expertise to ensure a smooth process. Additionally, we are always looking to build new lending relationships with custom home builders in the Fort Bend Market.” Current and past clients have taken advantage of NewFirst’s large base of qualified builders to construct their homes.

Please contact Terry Crockett at (832-344-2036, [email protected]) to discuss residential real estate lending options.

Mortgages

NewFirst also offers a wide array of mortgage products for its clients. Whether buying a home, refinancing or moving from construction to perm, NewFirst can assist the homeowner with all their mortgage needs. “Our investors provide our clients with very competitive rates and low closing costs,” according to Nina Rivera, VP. “This is especially important to our clients moving from construction to perm.”

Please contact Nina Rivera NMLS ID#422180, (832-344-2030, [email protected]) or Brock Henslee NMLS ID# 996371 (832-344-2044, [email protected]) to discuss your mortgage needs.




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Fort Bend Housing Corporation announces firsttime homebuyers may qualify for mortgage credit

F irst-time homebuyers purchasing homes in Fort Bend County now have access to a Mortgage Credit

Certificate Program (MCC Program) which is sponsored by the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation. The MCC Program provides an annual nonrefundable tax credit based on the lesser of $2,000 or 35 percent of the interest paid each year on a first-time homebuyer’s mortgage in Fort Bend County.

“This is a great opportunity for homebuyers living in Fort Bend County,” said Tom Shirley, president of the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation. “Home ownership is the dream of most Americans, and that dream is more attainable with the kind of affordable financing provided with the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.”

The MCC Program provides applicants with a 35 percent tax credit on mortgage interest paid as long as they live in the home being purchased. The credit is in addition to the standard deduction allowed on federal income taxes, increasing the financial benefit for first-time homebuyers.

To qualify for the MCC Program, participation is restricted to household income of $66,200 for families of two or less and $76,130 for families of three or more. Maximum home purchase price cannot exceed $250,200.

“From my experience assisting many first time homebuyers, the MCC Program is a great benefit and decreases the annual cost of homeownership,” said Shad Bogany, realtor and board member of Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation. “To qualify for the program, homebuyers must sign up for the MCC Program during the mortgage application process through one of the participating lenders.”

Participation in the Fort Bend

County MCC Program is limited to a set time period. Funds are available on a first-come first-served basis.

For more information on the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation’s MCC Program, interested borrowers should call FirstSouthwest, the administrator for the program, at 877-983-3792.

Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation is incorporated under and pursuant to the Texas Housing Finance Corporation Act for the purpose of benefiting Fort Bend County homebuyers and renters by financing the cost of residential ownership and development that assists in providing affordable housing options for residents including preservation

and increasing the ad valorem tax bases of Fort Bend County. Since the creation of the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation in 1980, the Corporation has assisted over 1,000 families in Fort Bend County purchase their first home. Find more information at fortbendhousing.com.

FirstSouthwest is a Dallas-based diversified investment bank with 26 offices in 14 states (and the District of Columbia) and approximately 400 employees. Renowned as one of the most respected public finance firms in the country, FirstSouthwest has served as financial advisor on more bond and note transactions in the past 10 years than any other firm, ranking No. 1 nationally for nine of the past 10 years.

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District 22 Congressman Pete Olson to Speak at Del Webb Sweetgrass Lake-house

The Central Fort Bend Chamber will conduct its 2013 Congressional Update Breakfast on July 26 at the Lakehouse at Del Webb Sweetgrass, 3031 Persimmon Grove, Richmond.

Pete Olson, Congressman, Dist. 22, will update attendees on national legisla-tive issues and how they will affect our state, regional and local business commu-nity. The breakfast is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. and end at 9 a.m.

Sponsor Tables and Corporate Tables

are still available. To sponsor this event, con-tact Shannan Stavinoha at 281-342-5464 or [email protected].

Reservations for the luncheon are $30 for Chamber members and

$40 for prospective members and guests. After June 10 at 5 p.m., a $10 late fee will be added. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance and “no shows” will be charged. For reservations or more information call the Chamber at 281-342-5464 or email [email protected].

Central Fort Bend Chamber’s 2013 Congressional Update July 26

Pete Olson

County Judge Bob Hebert has terminat-ed consideration of the acquisition of Social Media Intelligence Gathering Software for emergency management purposes originally presented on the May 7, 2013 Commission-ers Court Agenda.

The purchase of the SwiftRiver-2011

software is a regional project coordinated by the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) of which Fort Bend County is a part. The software uses ‘trend monitoring’ of alert words (key words) across multiple online channels; including social media, photo shar-ing sites, and traditional online news sources,

Fort Bend County says ‘No’ to Social Media Monitoring Software

Pretty in Pink charity event returns

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and the Fort Bend Junior Service League are coming together once again for the second annual Pretty in Pink-Town Square – presented by local breast surgeons Dr. Sandra Templeton and Dr. Kelly Dempsey – back for the second year.

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m., and will feature live music, children’s games and fun activities for the whole family. At sundown, Sugar Land Town Square will be bathed in pink lights as a visible reminder of the importance of breast cancer awareness.

All proceeds from Pretty in Pink-Town Square will benefit the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Cancer Fund, which provides finan-cial assistance to Fort Bend-area residents who are battling any type of cancer.

to gather ‘real-time’ open source information in emergency situations. Fort Bend County was to purchase the software for the Houston region in order to enhance response capabili-ties in emergency situations utilizing the in-formation gathered from these public sources. Due to the rapidly approaching deadline for the depletion of grant funding for this soft-ware, the time needed to research questions about the ability of the software to be used for malicious purpose is not available.

“While I believe this software is safe, giv-en the current federal government disclosures of their waiver of personal privacy rights in digital communications and the lack of suffi-cient time to investigate the uncertainties re-garding possible future modifications of this software, I have decided to pull this request from the June 11 agenda which effectively ter-minates Fort Bend County’s consideration of the matter due to established grant deadlines applicable to the purchase, ”Judge Hebert commented.

House Bill 308 becomes law and ensures freedom of religion

House Bill 308, which allows public school students and staff to use traditional holiday greetings and display religious scenes and symbols on school property, has been signed into law. The governor was joined by bill author Rep. Dwayne Bohac and sponsor Sen. Robert Nichols for the signing ceremo-ny.

“I’m proud we are standing up for reli-gious freedom in our state,” Gov. Perry said. “Freedom of religion doesn’t mean freedom from religion, and people of faith often feel like they can’t express that faith publicly. HB 308 works to address that by ensuring that

people of all faiths are free to use traditional holiday greetings, and display religious scenes and symbols, even on school property. It en-sures freedom of expression where, for many students, teachers and administrators, it’s most important.”

HB 308 ensures that adherence to one particular religion is not in practice, but rather allows the freedom of expression toward reli-gious holidays to be a part of our schools. By allowing teachers to display various holiday symbols associated with certain religions, they are able to educate students about the history and roots of different religions.

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The Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Rose-Rich Auto Mile presented the 2013 State of Richmond Address in June at Fort Bend Country Club in Richmond. More than 220 people attended to hear Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore give updates on current and future projects involving Richmond.

State of Richmond Address

Central Fort Bend Chamber Board Chair Joe Freudenberger; Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore and Chamber President Shanta Kuhl.

State Representative Dist 85 Phil Stephen-son; Chamber President Shanta Kuhl, and State Representative Dist. 26 Rick Miller.

Richmond Commissioner Gary Gillen and Charla Kulcak, South Texas Medical Clinics.

Richmond Commissioner Bill Dostal; Rich-mond City Manager Terri Vela, and Fulshear Mayor Tommy Kuykendall.

Kenny Kucherka, Amegy Bank and Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs ac-knowledges that state sales tax revenue in May was $2.26 billion, up 7.9 percent com-pared to May 2012.

“Growth in state sales tax revenue was led by collections from the information services and construction sectors,” Combs said. “Res-taurants also showed notable growth, while oil and natural gas-related activity remains a major source of strength.”

Combs sent cities, counties, transit sys-

tems and special purpose taxing districts their June local sales tax allocations totaling $556.8 million, up 8.3 percent compared to June 2012. The sales tax figures represent monthly sales made in April. For details of June sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, locate the Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports on the Comptroller’s Web site at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/allocsum/compsum.html.

Combs distributes $557 million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to local governments

LOCALSALESTAXALLOCATIONS(JUNE2013)

RecipientJune2013Allocations

ChangefromJune2012

Year-to-dateChange

Cities $365.3m p8.3% p6.6%

Counties $37.1m p8.3% p8.3%

Transit Systems $125.2m p7.4% p7.2%

Special Purpose Taxing Districts

$29.2m p13.3% p13.6%

Total $556.8m p8.3% p7.2%

Dai joins Million Dollar Club

More than 200 global associates have earned a place in the USANA Health Sciences lifetime Million Dollar Club. A Sugar Land resident has been invited to join this presti-gious group.

Qiuping Barbara Dai is a new member of the esteemed Million Dollar Club, thanks to her dedication to the company’s vision of true health and true wealth. And because of her passion for health, she’s also completed a mas-ter’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medi-cine. Barbara expresses her feelings on becom-ing a member of the MDC in simple but powerful terms. “Gratitude and joy,” she ex-plains.

Pursuing a business with USANA has given Barbara the opportunity to challenge herself, and she is grateful to be successful at a business where she is allowed to find her own passion. To be a member of the Million Dol-lar Club, it takes continuous hard work, focus, and dedication.


NEWSWORTHY


Newpark Drilling Fluids, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newpark Resources, opened its new world headquarters and laboratory facility in Katy in June.

“It is exciting to see all the planning that went into the design and construction of the complex come to fruition. The new facility places our industry-leading fluids laboratory and technical staff in the same location as our management, administrative, engineering, op-erations, sales and marketing groups,” said Newpark Drilling Fluids President Bruce Smith.

The facility is located on 11 acres along the I-10 energy corridor just off Mason Road. Newpark’s acclaimed research and develop-ment laboratory including field services lab oc-

cupies 37,000 square feet of the building’s 106,000 square feet total. The lab features Newpark’s state-of-the-art downhole drilling simulator and a full range of world-class ana-lytical capabilities.

Newpark Drilling Fluids is a service-driv-en provider of customized and integrated drill-ing fluid solutions. Its history of global techno-logical breakthroughs and on-the-ground ex-pertise continues to drive customer success around the world. For more information, visit www.newparkdf.com.

Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) is a worldwide provider of drilling fluids, tempo-rary worksites and access roads for oilfield and other commercial markets, and environmen-tal waste treatment solutions.

Newpark Drilling Fluids opens new world headquarters in Katy August 9-11: New 2013

Sales Tax Holiday DatesThe recent passage of Senate Bill 485

(83rd Regular Legislative Session, 2013) changes the dates of this year’s annual Sales Tax Holiday to Aug. 9-11, a week earlier than previously scheduled. The law became effective immediately.

The Sales Tax Holiday gives Texas shoppers a break from state and local sales taxes on most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100. Shoppers can save up to $8.25 for every $100 they spend.

Publication 98-490, Sales Tax Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend and Rule 3.365, Sales Tax Holiday - Clothing, Shoes and School Supplies tell you what you need to know.

Friends of Missouri City branch library host summer book sale

Enjoy the best book bargains around at the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Li-brary’s Summer Book Sale on Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the Meet-ing Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway.

All books and other materials will be available at tremendous bargains. The selec-tion includes gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette. Find cookbooks, computer books, textbooks, encyclopedia sets, newer-release movies, best-seller books, popular music CDs, and much more at prices ranging from 50₵to $2.00.

The Friends group is instrumental inpro-viding financial support to the library for adult and children’s programs throughout the year. Money that the group raises from major fundraisers like the book sales and member-ship dues also benefits the library in other ways, by providing for materials and educa-tional opportunities not covered by the coun-ty budget.

For more information, call the branch li-brary at 281-238-2100, or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

FEMA’s mitigation and insurance programs cover the whole community, people, organizations, government and even businesses. FEMA mitigation and insurance programs have tools every business owner can utilize to make their places of business safer for their employees and more resilient to disaster.

The FEMA Building Science Branch develops and produces guidance that focuses on creating disaster-resilient communities to reduce loss of life and property. They conduct post-disaster engineering investigations for both man-made and natural hazard events.

The National Flood Insurance Program - Almost 40 percent of small businesses never reopen their doors following a disaster because just a few inches of water can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Over the past 5 years (2006-2010), the average commercial flood claim has amounted to just over $85,000. Flood insurance is the best way to protect yourself from devastating financial loss. Find the flood risk for your business now using our One-Step Flood Risk Profile.

• Building Code Resources• Catalog of FEMA Earthquake Publications

• Catalog of FEMA Wind, Flood, and Wildfire Publications, Training Courses and Workshops• MitigationAssessment • Team (MAT) reports• NFIP Technical Bulletins• Risk Management Series (RMS): Mitigating Manmade Disasters• Rebuild Smarter and Stronger: Information and Guidance on Building Safer• Safe Room Resources• The FEMA How-To Series: Protect Your Home or BusinessFlood insurance is available to

homeowners, renters, condo owners/renters, and commercial owners/renters. Costs vary depending on how much insurance is purchased, what it covers, and the property’s flood risk.

Coverage for your building and contents is available. Talk to your agent today about insuring your business and its contents. Typically, there’s a 30-day waiting period from date of purchase before your policy goes into effect. That means now is the best time to buy flood insurance.

FEMA: Protecting Your Businesses

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The Phoenix Design Group, Inc.St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital

Harris Construction Company, LTD.Federal Maintenance

Other Sponsors Include:

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The following firms have realized the importance of economic growth and development for the Fort Bend County area. They have pledged their support to the cause by investing their time and efforts in the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these organizations when you have a need for products and services.

Membership

Welcome New Members

Chocolate Drop CafeDaryl Williams, General Manager9029 S. Highway 6, Suite 190Missouri City, TX 77459281-972-9908Bakery

Edward Jones Troy Wootton, Financial Advisor4841 Sweetwater Blvd.Sugar Land, TX 77478281-242-1216Financial Services

Griffin PartnersJill Bond, Leasing Associate1177 West Loop SouthHouston, TX 77478713-439-5315Real Estate, Commercial

House of El BoutiqueAndrea Horelica, Owner1500 Allen St.Rosenberg, TX 77471832-814-1771Retail, Arts & Crafts

Houston’s First Baptist Jeff Rees, Campus Pastor4309 Sienna ParkwayMissouri City, TX 77459713-269-0294Churches

ILHCO Inc.Sudheer Punathil, Director3 Sugar Creek Blvd., Suite 131Sugar Land, TX 77478832-886-6933Consultants, Professional

iSmile SpecialistsVictoria Markowitz, Office Manager14121 Southwest Freeway #BSugar Land, TX 77478281-447-6453Dentists

Pelican Energy Consultants, LLCTaylor Connor, Marketing2150 Town Square PlaceSugar Land, TX 77479713-784-8000Engineering

Tejas Office ProductsFrank Kautzmann, Account Executive1225 West 20th StreetHouston, TX 77008713-802-4531Office Furniture & Design


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Texas LithoRex Chu, President10900 Roark RdHouston, TX 77099281-495-9988Printers

TXU EnergyColette Vallot, Senior Manager6555 Sierra Dr.Irving, TX 75039972-868-4819Utility Companies

For membership information, contact:

Jan-Michael Jenkins [email protected]

Varec BiogasRuss Lapp, CEO9803 Mula Rd. 281-564-0300Stafford, TX 77477Manufacturers

Zap Emergency Medical ServicesJoshua Holden, Client Service ManagerPO Box 301278Houston, TX 77230281-742-2036Hospitals

WHENThursday, October 3rdBreakfast: 7:30 - 9:30AM

WHERESafari Texas Ranch11627 FM 1464Richmond, TX 77407

REGISTER and PAY online at www.fortbendchamber.com Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to event date for a full refund to be issued

EMAIL David [email protected]

MAIL Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce445 Commerce Green Blvd.Sugar Land, TX 77478

FAX ATTN: David Crowl281 . 491 . 0112

RETURNFORM VIA...

Fort Bend Volunteers!Success is just around the Bend.

FORT BEND VOLUNTEERS!

Fort Bend County JudgeRobert Hebert

We Invite You To Celebrate the Spirit Of Volunteerism As We Honor The Five Winners Of

The Fort Bend Volunteers Award

FORT BEND VOLUNTEERS!Success is just around the Bend.


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Success is just around the bend

Milestone Member

Milestone Member

Milestone Member

1 YearBlessed Be Hope for Three, Inc.Darla Farmer, 800-317-0787

PKJ internationalSijo Jose, 832-548-2000

Si EnvironmentalAaron Clark, 832-490-1506

Depression & Bipolar Support AllianceMary Collins, 713-600-1131

Longhorn SteakhouseDan Besaw, 281-240-1018

CBC Golf CartsChris Bunkiewicz, 281-494-1164

IMG Financial GroupAustin Cox, 832-369-9403

Luby’s CafeteriasAndy Truong, 281-568-0931

Riverstone Office CondosTony Talamas, 713-679-1890

Witt’s CateringShaunna Witt, 281-344-8338

2 YearsDahillStephanie Stephens, 713-329-9909

First Victoria National BankSusan Tomchesson, 281-566-6404

Enhanced Energy Services of America, LLCChristopher Prejean, 281-302-5470

Energy Edge ConsultingRobert Allwein, 713-300-0680 x705

Candyland Vacations, LLCCandy Smits, 281-980-3289

House of BloomsPat Houck, 281-242-1555

3 YearsSugar Land Heritage FoundationDennis Parmer, 281-494-0261

Castle Dental CenterSteve Bilt, 800-867-6453

Spartan Wealth ManagementKeith Borgfeldt, 281-494-1600

4 YearsChildren’s Museum of HoustonMerri Savage, 713-522-1138

Harmony School of ScienceAbdullah Zorba, 281-265-2525

5 YearsState of Texas, District 17Joan Huffman, 512-463-0117

Burgess & Niple, Inc.Joseph Reue, 281-980-7705

7 YearsAliana Development Co.Travis Stone, 281-809-7800

Sugar Land Medical AssociatesAbraham Peringol, 281-565-2140

9 YearsInteriorscapes of HoustonAlan L’Roy, 281-933-0470

Richmond Bone and Joint Memorial Hermann Medical GroupCheryl Bertrand, 713-732-0944

Aveda Concept Salon Eben & Day SpaDario G. Beistegui, 281-980-5160

Heritage Executive RealtyNaomi, Lam, 281-568-5595

10 YearsFort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 25Mary S. Hayes, 281-207-5300

12 YearsFort Bend Education FoundationBrenna Smelley, 281-634-1113

13 YearsLeonetti GraphicsDonald Leonetti, 281-499-4959

Wal-MartDesiree Melchor, 281-403-5000

Southwest Irrigation Systems, Inc.Peter Hudson, 281-494-3700

14 YearsWJ Interests, LLCWilliam Jameson, 281-634-9400

15 YearsCobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.Dale Conger, 713-462-3242

PGALPaul Bonnette, 713-622-1444

16 YearsFirst Southwest CompanyGreg Lentz, 713-651-9850

Wallstreet TexasMichael Sachs, 281-953-2050

18 YearsCreative Consumer ResearchPatricia Pratt, 281-240-9646


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Sugar Lakes Family Practice

Crain, Caton & JamesPost Oak Bank

Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc.

UHY AdvisorsSugar Land P.C.

Turner ConstructionWalter P Moore

You Only YoungerSaftey America KarateSugar Land Gymnastics

PrimeWayFederal Credit Union

National Government Sponsors

Aliana Development Co.Ally Financial

Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.Classic Chevrolet

Clark Condon Associates, Inc.First Coloney Community Association

Campbells Compounding Pharmacy Inc.Mitchell & Duff, LLC.

Farha Ahmed, Attorney At Law, PLLCTexans for Sensible Immigration Policy

River Point Surgical Center LP

Milestone Member

Milestone Member

20 YearsHometown America IncorporatedJack Morgan Brady, 281-565-5626

Sterling Classic HomesTom R. Neyland, 281-494-5353

Heritage Texas PropertiesJudy Monroe, 281-240-8800

21 YearsFort Bend Habitat for HumanitySusan Phipps Carr, 281-403-0708

The Settegast-Kopf Co., Funeral DirectorsFrancis X. Gerosa, 281-565-5015

27 YearsColdwell Banker United RealtorsDonna Dagley, 281-242-6200

28 YearsProsperity BankJohn Rebeles, 281-269-7240

The Holoway Jones Law Firm, PLLCRussell C. Jones, 281-242-8100

29 YearsDennis Halford, DDS, MSDennis Halford, 281-980-8351

35 YearsSugar Creek Country ClubKelly Buettner, 281-494-9131

36 YearsScanlin Electric, Inc.Joe Scanlin, 281-499-7614


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Edward Jones4841 Sweetwater Blvd.Sugar Land, TX 77478

281-242-1216www.edwardjones.com

Chelsea Gardens4422 Riverstone Blvd.

Missouri City, TX 77459281-499-5040

www.chelseagardensnh.com

Alimohammad & Zafar, PLLC77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd, Suite 401

Sugar Land, TX 77478281-340-2074

www.aandzlegal.com

Ibn Sina Foundation, Inc. 16345 South Post Oak Rd.

Houston, TX 77053 281-438-7462

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St. Michael’s Emergency Rooms16062 Southwest Freeway

Sugar Land, TX 77479281-980-4357

www.stmichaelser.com

Newmark Homes10455 Briar Forest Dr., Suite 200

Houston, TX 77042713-346-0200

www.newmarkhomes.com

Edward Jones4841 Sweetwater Blvd.Sugar Land, TX 77478

281-242-1216www.edwardjones.com

Alimohammad & Zafar, PLLC77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd, Suite 401

Sugar Land, TX 77478281-340-2074

www.aandzlegal.com

Floss Dental15921 City Walk

Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-201-8295

www.flossdental.com

Sanitkos Palladium AVX Entertainment

7301 Grand Parkway Richmond, TX 77407

281-239-4200 www.santikos.com

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This is your opportunity to enhance your value personally, professionally and as a community stakeholder. This ten-month program consists of monthly

sessions and retreats covering a variety of topics.

“The Leadership Forum allowed me to gain valuable insight into many differ-ent aspects of Fort Bend County. The relationships, networking opportunities & leadership skills I gained were priceless. I highly recommend the program to anyone looking to enhance their careers.”

-Himesh Gandhi, Sugar Land City Councilman

“In 2012, Classic will graduate it s̓ fourth executive from Leadership, and I intend to send at least one employees every year...more if I can spare them! I love this program so much that I am now the primary sponsor. It is a terrific program exemplifying all the best about Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. If you want to build personal and business relationships that last, while learning about the unique, special place we live, then enroll in Leadership...it works!”

-Don Kerstetter, Owner, Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land

“It all adds up. Year after year, Fort Bend Leadership Forum provides consis-tent return on investment for our participants, businesses and our community.”

-Christopher Breaux, Principal, Whitley-Penn, L.L.P.

As a newcomer to Sugar Land, I was so grateful to find that the Fort Bend Chamber had a leadership program. Having participated in the Class of 2010, the program exceeded my expectations. Besides having a diverse class mix, the speakers were outstanding and I learned more about Fort Bend than anticipat-ed. Now I have a greater base of colleagues to access thanks to the camaraderie of my Leadership class!

-Karen Daly, City of Sugar Land, Assistant City Manager

For information please contact David Crowl at 281.491.2497 or [email protected]

www.fortbendfocus.com

Dakota Mills

Complete details and forms at

ATTENTION:Fort Bend High School Seniors

Register now and win a

SCHOLARSHIP!SCHOLARSHIP!

$$$1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000

Congratulations to Dakota Mills, a senior at Dulles High School, for being selected as Texas Direct Auto’s “Scholarship Star” for July! Jessica DeMarr, Director of Business Development, presents the $1000 Scholarship. At Dulles High School, Dakota was a member of the Varsity Baseball team and earned the honor of Pitcher of the Year. Dakota received the Academic Excellence Award all four years of high school. An avid contributor to the Fort Bend community, Dakota volunteers his time with Teens Assisting Special Kids (TASK), Fellowship of Christian Athletes and at Christ United Methodist Church. Dakota has volunteered on Short-Term Evangelical Missions (STEM) trips to Honduras and Jamaica. This fall, Dakota plans to attend West Virginia University to pursue a degree in Business Finance. Dakota was selected as part of Texas Direct Auto’s commitment to educational excellence through the “Scholarship Stars” program. Application details are listed at www.fortbendfocus.com.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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SCHOLARSHIP STAR

Dakota MillsOne Thousand Dollars and 00/100

July 13

Data Beat


DBA (Assumed Names) (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for May 2013. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 461 Assumed Names for month of Mays.

Gibson Kellie (+)Moonjelly Designs (+)Po Box 1351 77406

Wilson Timothy ABest Quote Insurance1831 Camden Landing Trl 77545

Gaona-Medina Jesus AlbertoJg Heavy Equipment Service4614 Magnolia Pines Dr 77584

Gaytan AnaOn-Site Fence5151 S Willow Dr #42 77035

The Landski Foundation (+)The Landski Foundation (+)5110 Martin Luther King 77021

Graham Helen EBack 2 BasicsP O Box 642 77459

Patterson LashondaUsual Suspects Apparel4114 Lilac Ct 77477

Cordero Ruben G (+)B&C Hog Hunters11003 Audrey Dr 77461

Aakz Enterprise LLCBricks4kidz1906 Sand Hollow Ln 77450

Chauhan NeetiNeeti Chauhan Properties2039 Crisfield Drive 77479

Arasto Abdul MFort Bend TV and Appliances722 FM 1092 77477

Avalanche Property Management LLCSmm Property Services5503 Gibralter Pl 77407

Holmes Patrice JThe Law Office of Patrice J Holmes (+)5090 Richmond Ave Ste 132 77056

Philip AbrahamSarepta Christian Resource Center11831 Matagorda Lane 77498-4640

Griswell Charles (+)Lumberjack Roofing and Remodeling12715 Fenimore Ct 77478

Griswell Charles (+)Lumberjack Tree Removal and Lawn Care12715 Fenimore 77478

Daniels RonnieR & D Sales3776 Greenbriar Dr 77477

Akudigue TonyTonac Motors15846 W Bellfort 77498

Bailey DrewConsumer’s Choice Energy Solutions3226 Hunterwood Dr 77459

Price Patrick Dane (+)Bullwhip Brewing Company4003 Perry Knoll Ct 77479

Jones Jennifer ODivercity9119 Hwy 6 Ste 230 #153 77459

Moses-Biggs ShellyHorton and Nelson Family Fund6154 Harmony Park Ln 77441

Amy Tery W Sr (+)2Awsome Services1111 Golfview Dr Suite #609 77469

Britt-Hudkins Heather (+)Britt’s Photography814 Green Belt Drive 77498

Mahdavi Smaeil Feiz (+)Auto Care Usa 5120715 Winston Lake Dr 77406

Lovett Industries LLCSolar Insect Systems19830 FM 1093 #2101 77407

Fu DaliLucky Insurance Agency1739 Heddon Falls Dr 77479

D’angio PamelaD’angio’s Custom Designing2242 Sunset Trail 77478

Lambi Sharon (+)Lambi Consulting5423 Walnut Glen Ln 77471

Eghterafi KeyanSentinel SurveillancePo Box 19537 77496

Winget JessicaJ.W. Event Designs21527 Venture Park Dr 77406

Shakesnider JeanetteShakesnider Enterprises16427 Quailbriar Dr 77489

Turbin MonikaFamily Promised 1st Group Home3603 Iris Ridgeway 77545

Henry Howard C (+)Die Old Defense1511 Briarbend Dr 77479

Miller MonicaYour Insurance Solutions3019 La Quinta Dr 77459

Tuttle Nathan (+)Bd Financial Services Group11152 Westheimer #330 77042

Womble Interests LLCGood Beginnings Child Care Center1219 4Th St 77471

Sepahan Enterprises LLCAuto Max #36615 FM 1464 77407

Medical Investment Grp LLCCenter For Primary Care and Prevention7790 W Grand Parkway S Ste 204 77406

Gonzalez Alba LuciaTaquaria Azteca8433 FM 1464 Suite 0 77407

Williams KimdungI Bambini1701 East Avenue 77493

Williams KimdungI Bambini-Couture1701 East Avenue 77493

Williams KimdungI Bambini-Clothing1701 East Avenue 77493

Dorman Brandon (+)Flex Appeal3306 S Fry Rd # 222 77450

Villalobos Pedro R (+)Green Thumb Landscaping Srvcs16915 Watering Oaks Ln 77083

Arevalo Arnold BArevalo Insurance Agency7838 Hwy 90A 77478

Hoang Tam DuyNot Just Do-Nutz815 Plantation Drive 77406

Villanueva RoxanaRocks Massage Therapy8130 Vincik Ehlert Rd 77471

Littleton Raymond (+)Hazcon3518 Double Lake Dr 77459

Elrod Harold SHarold S Elrod3507 Rolling Green 77459

Rivers Arian NMatch My Grind15035 Four Winds Dr 77489

Nguyen Phong The (+)Fancy Salon2436 Hwy 6 77478

Dynomite Creative Group LLCFlawless Evolution2725 N Town Center Blvd Ste K 77479

Cook Pauline JeanP.J.C.P. Horse Shows26901 West Brooks Rd 77484

Jordan Toi (+)Isley Bennett Bowties9940 Richmond Ave #1064 77042

Dynomite Creative Group LLCDynomite Solutions2725 N Town Center Blvd Ste K 77479

Salvador Wilfredo P (+)Grand Slam Tennis Academy22010 Skyridge Lane 77469

Buentello Humberto Jr (+)Snowball Express639 Blume Road 77471

Villarreal Gustavo GastonXPEDX3023 Cypress Pt Dr 77459

Sanchez Franklin (+)Deliver15727 Wingdale Dr 77082

Lemons Gregory DLemons Mobile Fitness7602 Chase Creek Dr 77489

Hayden TaloriaDj Hayden’s Foundation1606 Timber Creek Dr 77459

Rubin Karlus DivineTexas Elite Realty Group1650 Highway 6 #350 77478

Johnson TomikaDatcellularchicPo Box 591 77459

Guzman RodolfoRodolfo Guzman22041 Rycade School Rd 77430

Sj & Sons IncMy Cleaners9825 S Mason Rd Ste 285 77406

Torres-Mayorga Vanessa (+)Cultura Latina Houston7106 Sagebranch Ct 77407

Joseph Brian KUniversal Services11503 Valley Pike Ct 77498

Mcdaniel Kenya NBella Nicole Boutique7931 Shadow Dance Ln 77407

Blackshear Carmella RSelf-Sufficient ConstructionP O Box 534 77441

Nwachokor Patrick (+)The Midas Group (+)3419 Kiamesha Dr 77459

Fusion Asian Noodle House LLCCafe Red27110 Cinco Ranch Blvd 1100 77494

Jammer AngelaRarynn’s “Special” Friends1830 Grand Park Drive 77489

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Bradley Darius NowellFull Ability3001 Dove Country Dr Apt #102 77477

Noyes Fine Arts FoundationKaty Grand Theatre1723 Sparrow Ridge Ct 77450

New Era Investments LLCFashion Shutters11712 Aldine Westfield Rd 77093

Zellars Leroy GSundown Cnc Inc3210 Horak St 77461

Events By Safari LLCProfessional Staffing11627 FM 1464 77407

Dinner’s Served IncSafari Texas11627 FM 1464 77407

JKM Brothers IncNusrat’s Clothing3520 Highway 6 77478Perm

Lopez FerandoEastside Wrecker Service513 Pecan St 77545

Norman Armory LLCNorman Armory LLC10214 Dannhaus Rd 77461

Onipede Babawande BFemco Motors12410 Brook Medadows Ln 77477

Rico Agustin Angel (+)Rico9134 Drachenber 77417

Giraldo Andres SuarezDre’s12903 Sugar Ridge Blvd 77477

Pizzini-Beil Gina (+)Upclose Dining10706 Lakewood Oaks Dr 77498

Pizzini-Beil Gina (+)Thedoc Magazine10706 Lakewood Oaks Dr 77498

Pizzini-Beil Gina (+)Upclose Magazine Woodlands10706 Lakewood Oaks Dr 77498

Johnson Wanda FPeabody, Class of 19742318 Buttonhill Drive 77489

Williams Deshoun (+)R.U.N. Entertainment2914 Park Springs Ln 77479

Jordan AishaExclusive Studios13114 Venice Ln 77477

Sprouts Farmers Market Texas LPSprouts Farmers Market23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd 77494

Rangel Cristina (+)Ar4 Capital, LLC - Series Kittansett (+)512 Yaupon Valley Rd 78746

Morrow WhitneyWhitney Morrow Hairdressing15315 Southwest Freeway Ste 161/162 77478

Taylor Katie (+)Katie Taylor Hair Designs15315 Southwest Freeway Ste#161/162 77478

Haynes Raven (+)Line 2 Line Productions12027 Natural Bridges Ln 77498

Ibeziako Evangeline (+)Legal Firm of EvaPo Box 18615 77496

Marlene Simone Davis6819 Caravel Ln 77459

Tafese Zeritu (+)Chreamz It Solutions4210 Creek Ridge Lane 77459

Wu Shu Zhi (+)Montclair International11202 Hundred Bridge Ln 77498

Dunford Genessee GenielDoodle Song14710 Armitage Lane 77498

New Era Investments LLCExclusive Shutters11712 Aldine Westfield Rd 77093

Lalji Dental PcTexas Dental Imaging1437 Hwy 6 S Ste 300 77478

Aafa Enterprises IncSunlight Food Store1513 Ave H 77471

Schreiner Derek (+)Schreiner’s Reconstruction7518 Chathan Glen Ln 77407

Hinojosa Silvia (+)H & R Termite & Pest Control1411 River Rock 77489

Boettcher AbrahamAbraham Boettcher Construction2228 Stehle Rd 77471

Chiock ConiePotato Rooster8115 Haven Bend Lane 77407

Mao YueJesse Mao Real Estate565S Mason Rd Unite 336 77450

Mao Yue (+)Rich Water Realty565 S Mason Rd Unite 336 77450

Mao Yue (+)Mreinvest565 S Mason Rd Unit 336 77450

Moody Jackie R (+)Positive Choice Wellness By Jackie7914 Main Street 77461

Allen Jeffery RyanAllen Sales10214 Trading Post Dr 77064

Fisher Sha Sher’ronUzuri Hair Salon & Studios2303 Amber Wheat Ct 77545

Creel Diane KThe Wrappers (+)6400 Westpark Ste 340 77057

Sawyer KristinFive Rings Martial Arts8538 Montridge Drive 77055

Cross MoniqueBeulah Family Reunion7415 Neal Ridge Dr 77489

Atur Adarsh (+)Evopak14711 Delbarton 77083 Sec

Agu Godfrey ChiedozieFirst Colony Auto11010 Ramp Creek Ln 77498

Mops & Pops Enterprises LLCMaid Time For You24906 Pintail Court 77494Perm

Mops & Pops Enterprises LLCMaid Time 4U24906 Pintail Court 77494

Mckyer Rolanda Arceneaux (+)Srm Supply4419 Long Creek Drive 77545

Hicks KellyBow Whoa Whoa6403 Virginia Fields Dr 77494

Loch VithLoc Auto Repair1407 Zinnia Rd 77489

Patron Investments LLCPatron Construction5903 Stevens Creek Crt 77469

Moore EricMocity Customs514 Stephanie Dr 77489

DVFIT LLCTrec Inspections3570 Greenwood Dr 77478

Bazylak Mary Ann DAuto Liquidators 23211 W Creek Club Dr 77459

Texas Beb Investments CorporationProshred of Houston12703 Capricorn #100 77477

Boykin TremekaComing To Get You Bail Bonds301 S 9th Street Ste 201 77469

Adeoye AdeyinkaScepter Cleaning Services7430 Sabinal Creek Dr 77407

Fonseca Ashley (+)Lawns and More2536 Parkway Ave 77471

Messina Dawn (+)Ace 4 Coaching4611 Nassau Drive 77479

Sterling ChristianSterling Super Services9607 Roarks Passage 77459

Debaker Michael RRanger Services1310 Longdraw Dr 77494

Brown LekishaKey Factor Photography & Entertainment215 Darby Trails Dr 77479

Davis TanishiaThe It Girl Cosmetics (+)3826 Point Clear Dr 77459

Rivera Veterinary Group PLLCWellpet Center of Sienna Plantation (+)8790 Hwy 6 Suite 100 77459

Nicholas JohnFrac Pump Service (+)111 Brand Ln 77477

Godoy VincentCrg Financial21139 Pine Monte Ridge Ln 77449

Henry NicholeLilith Und Myrrh8943 Norham Drive 77083

Dubose BobieT S C Properties6203 FM 521 77583

Lopez Bernardo SArt By Bernardo6930 Yardley Dr 77494

Cheeks JuliusHour Trained Bodies, LLC15218 Steeplechase Dr 77489

Cheeva Som RetreatSerenity Thai Massage636 Hwy 6 Ste 600 77478

Cuellar Wilfredo FrancoCuellar Landscaping & Remodelation24110 FM 1462 77461

Amin-Gage Ayana (+)A-Z Staffing Agency16101 S Post Oak Ste-J 77053

CHR Holdings IncMedstaff Solutions6 Legacy Park 78257

Saad Joseph (+)Shook Carpet Cleaning6911 Granger Ridge Ln 77407

Zwink DarrellHypnotic Exotic Reptiles4906 Mission Lake Ct 77407

Kelley Thomas (+)Darby’s School Fund3007 Apple Valley Ln 77459

Khuwaja Nausheen (+)Euphoria Jewelry2235 Alassio Isle Court 77459

Visible Applause IncHeart Matters Inc3015 Coachlight 77479-1869

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June 2013 Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports

Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary reports present data about monthly local sales and use tax allocation payments to local sales taxing jurisdictions. These net payments represent monies identified for the local jurisdictions since the previous month’s distribution. These reports will allow you to compare cur-rent year sales and use tax payments with the previous year. When used with other local economic indicators, they may help indicate present and future trends.

Arcola 40,932.44 33,290.61 22.95% 220,578.68 166,547.90 32.44%Beasley 8,017.08 8,625.55 -7.05% 48,640.84 45,201.91 7.60%Fulshear 51,659.21 55,308.71 -6.59% 355,578.31 308,946.50 15.09%Kendleton 758.90 658.88 15.18% 4,838.96 5,285.95 -8.45%Meadows Place 84,831.82 76,721.59 10.57% 548,131.52 513,832.65 6.67%Missouri City 538,278.31 469,115.78 14.74% 3,543,917.20 3,105,591.16 14.11%Needville 32,774.35 31,909.04 2.71% 201,005.07 195,215.73 2.96%Orchard 3,634.24 2,682.73 35.46% 20,719.57 16,690.42 24.14%Pleak 5,685.19 6,672.46 -14.79% 28,288.91 31,887.05 -11.28%Richmond 333,144.56 314,499.08 5.92% 2,261,352.49 2,002,815.14 12.90%Rosenberg 1,104,125.51 967,447.28 14.12% 6,785,141.95 6,256,145.08 8.45%Simonton 29,754.50 12,374.85 140.44% 91,700.71 72,872.69 25.83%Stafford 1,148,672.78 979,556.53 17.26% 7,568,985.10 7,061,576.66 7.18%Sugar Land 3,214,535.07 3,168,060.00 1.46% 21,816,885.68 21,870,236.64 -0.24%Thompsons 7,344.65 0.00 U/C 12,879.77 11,119.50 15.83%

COUNTY TOTAL 6,604,148.61 6,126,923.09 7.78% 43,508,644.76 41,663,964.98 4.42%

County/City Net Payment Comp Payment Percent 2013 Payments 2012 Payments PercentFort Bend This Period Prior Year Change To Date To Date Change

Houston 47,652,686.34 42,893,227.16 11.09% 300,295,749.52 276,089,028.05 8.76%San Antonio 21,417,491.96 18,770,622.78 14.10% 127,276,269.70 120,717,894.23 5.43%Dallas 18,935,590.00 17,437,749.05 8.58% 119,054,934.78 113,629,996.03 4.77%Austin 12,356,371.92 12,369,043.21 -0.10% 82,686,167.60 77,761,302.88 6.33%Fort Worth 9,140,940.51 8,439,885.61 8.30% 58,484,922.65 56,082,435.98 4.28%Arlington 7,403,929.27 6,855,165.44 8.00% 48,566,131.37 43,688,289.68 11.16%El Paso 5,969,957.38 5,721,085.75 4.35% 38,859,397.61 37,573,386.86 3.42%Corpus Christi 5,818,085.19 5,437,802.83 6.99% 37,478,630.54 35,612,145.09 5.24%Round Rock 6,541,387.08 5,544,216.97 17.98% 34,793,261.86 32,944,637.77 5.61%Plano 5,333,439.93 5,236,079.38 1.85% 34,680,427.59 34,723,947.24 -0.12%Amarillo 5,142,779.33 4,889,286.82 5.18% 34,171,537.66 32,427,751.01 5.37%McAllen 4,520,372.01 4,578,606.44 -1.27% 32,028,351.85 30,090,457.91 6.44%Lubbock 4,445,940.76 4,000,005.62 11.14% 29,864,669.86 27,369,903.82 9.11%Midland 4,679,050.68 4,133,727.80 13.19% 29,077,339.44 25,929,756.54 12.13%Frisco 4,347,458.15 3,559,976.85 22.12% 28,825,651.50 24,195,650.19 19.13%Irving 4,095,992.98 3,509,653.06 16.70% 26,109,916.32 24,011,393.84 8.73%Sugar Land 3,214,535.07 3,168,060.00 1.46% 21,816,885.68 21,870,236.64 -0.24%Grand Prairie 3,516,356.43 2,920,831.36 20.38% 21,457,484.61 19,395,278.77 10.63%Beaumont 2,871,322.79 2,518,245.91 14.02% 21,275,593.20 17,322,386.35 22.82%Abilene 3,290,082.76 3,049,657.97 7.88% 20,517,386.08 21,341,412.59 -3.86%

City Net Payment Comp Payment % Change 2013 Payments 2012 Payments Percent This Period Prior Year To Date To Date Change

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - June 2013Please note that Sugar Land is 17th in sales tax revenues in the state.

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Commercial Building Permits

Some significant building permits in cities in Fort Bend during the month of May

ADDRESS TYPE OF PERMIT VALUE OWNER/CONTRACTOR

MISSOURI CITY7425 Hwy 6 200 Commercial Lease New $20,000 HSH LLC/ADG Construction, LLC7746 Hwy 6 M Commercial Lease Alteration $49,000 The Center at Knights Court/DH French Construction Co.

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial) 05/01/13-05/31/13 $69,000

RICHMOND1001 Golfview Drive Commercial Building $3,200,000 Fort Bend County George Memorial Library Administration Building

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial) 05/01/13-05/31/13 $3,200,000

ROSENBERG1503 Avenue G #RR Commercial Building $700 Tech Nation2801 BF Terry Blvd Commercial Building $8,000 Fort Bend County CAD

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial) 05/01/13-05/31/13 $8,700

SUGAR LAND16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 285 Commercial Building $121,541 Methodist Hospital/South Coast Const Servicecs Inc.16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 400 Commercial Building $25,313 Methodist Hospital/South Coast Const Servicecs Inc.3030 Edgewater Blvd Ste 103 Commercial Buildout $154,500 LGA&M Management LLC/The Pillar Group LLC17003 Southwest Fwy Ste 200 Commercial Buildout $48,876 Cashion & Copy Dental/Heights Builders3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd 5th Flr Commercial Buildout $79,000 Harry M Green Interests/Gilbane Building Company3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 500 Commercial Buildout $305,667 American National Insurance Co./BYRD Interior Construction, LP16545 Southwest Fwy Ste 260 Commercial Buildout $89,980 Houston Specialist Alliance LT/Camden Construction, Inc.14090 Southwest Fwy Ste 420 Commercial Buildout $26,000 Colonial Green LLC Etal/Textron Construction Company136 Eldridge Rd Bldg 9A-F Commercial New $235,000 Eldridge Pointe off Condos, LLC/New York Real Estate Inc.13425 University Blvd Commercial New $1,942,200 NNP-Telfair, LP/Arch-Con Corporation1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy Ste 200 Commercial Remodel $20,243 Dr. Hernandez/JT Vaughn Construction, LLC2448 Settlers Way Blvd Commercial Remodel $35,000 HSMEP Williams Trace, LP/Elite Flooring & Construction16900 Lexington Blvd Commercial Remodel $537,854 HCP HB3 First Colony, LLC/Bell-Mann Corporation1111 State Hwy 6 Ste 70 Commercial Remodel $1,453,529 HC Sugar Land Owner, LLC/Beck-Ford Construction, Inc.16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 660 Commercial Remodel $245,695 First Colony Mall LLC/Act Construction16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 840 Commercial Remodel $140,000 First Colony Mall LLC/The Benmoore Construction Group16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 562 Commercial Remodel $145,954 First Colony Mall LLC/Hunter Building Corp3753 State Hwy 6 Commercial Remodel $15.500 Old Mill, LP/Classic Construction Co.3356 State Hwy 6 Commercial Remodel $10,800 HSMEP Williams Trace, LP/BFMSOne Fluor Daniel Dr Bldg B-2 Commercial Remodel $577,314 Lakepoint Assets, LLC/Mahaca Construction14141 Southwest Fwy 5th Floor Commercial Remodel $1,857,305 HE Sugar Land Buildings, LP/Turner Construction Company14141 Southwest Fwy 6th Floor Commercial Remodel $1,793,515 HE Sugar Land Buildings, LP/Turner Construction Company14141 Southwest Fwy 7th Floor Commercial Remodel $1,178,741 HE Sugar Land Buildings, LP/Turner Construction Company14141 Southwest Fwy 8th Floor Commercial Remodel $1,133,012 HE Sugar Land Buildings, LP/Turner Construction Company77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 350 Commercial Remodel $18,550 NNN Sugar Creek Center LLC ETA/Cannon Enterprises, Inc.77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 350 Commercial Remodel $52,350 NNN Sugar Creek Center LLC ETA/Cannon Enterprises, Inc.1229 Creek Way Dr Ste 104 Commercial Remodel $15,000 Lake Pointe Real Estate, LLc/JPAC LLC15200 Southwest Fwy Ste 226 Commercial Remodel $13,976 MOB 124 of Texas, LP/Ruppel Construction2228 Texas Dr Commercial Remodel $48,975 Town Center lakeside, LTD/United Constructors of TX, Inc.13750 Southwest Fwy Commercial Remodel $400,000 Pappas Christopher Tree/Pappas Restaurants Inc. (GC)16535 Lexington Blvd Ste 145 Commercial Remodel $25,322 APAAR Lexington Square, LLC/Precon Construction Services16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 750 Commercial Remodel $31,616 First Colony Mall LLC/Genberator Power Systems (GC)13135 Dairy Ashford Rd Ste 800 Commercial Remodel $240,000 GPI-M Sugar Creek LP/O’Donnell/Snider Construction16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 740 Commercial Remodel $450,000 First Colony Mall, LLC/VC Construction, Inc.16554 Southwest Fwy Commercial Remodel $23,000 Inland Western Sugar Land Colo/Wilhelm A Roberteau2510 Grants Lake Blvd Bldg 9 Commercial Remodel $40,000 Grants Lake Tempos Assoc/M&G Painting, LLC13303 Southwest Fwy Commercial Remodel $12,000 Sugar Creek Baptist Church/Bradford Construction Inc.4665 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 106 Commercial Remodel $46,755 Schmid-Moulton Parkway/Christopher Sims Custom Homes16651 Southwest Fwy Ste 400 Commercial Remodel $692,239 TMH Medical Office Buildings/South Coast Const Services Inc.2277 Plaza Dr Ste 500 Commercial Remodel $66,367 Town Center Lakeside, LTD/O’Donnell/Snider Construction16651 Southwest Fwy LVL 4 Commercial Remodel $47,180 TMH Medical Office Buildings/South Coast Const Services Inc.

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial) 05/01/13-05/31/13 $14,409,681


College bound students led the topic of conversation at the Fort Bend County Fair Association 2013 Scholarship reception.

Thirty-eight scholarships totaling $82,000 were awarded along with Six Queen Scholarships to youth representing high schools from all over the county. Scholarships were awarded to seniors and college students who are currently enrolled in college in three categories; Restrictive, Non-Restrictive and Open. Restrictive scholarships are given to Fort Bend County students pursuing a Bachelor degree in any agricultural related field, Non-Restrictive scholarships awarded to pursue any field of study and Open scholarships are given without restrictions as to the involvement in the fair or course of study.

“My plan is to attend Blinn College and begin my studies in Poultry Science,” says Austin High School senior Tyler Marshall. Marshall’s decorated high school years includes being a founder and member of the FFA high school Judging team. Marshall

County Fair Association awards scholarships

2013 FBCFA Scholarship Recipients

chose Poultry Science because of the Nation’s supply and demand concerns. “We keep growing, so does agriculture…there is a need to make the most of the space we have,” explains Marshall. Tyler credits his raising and showing experience as giving him responsibility and leadership qualities.

George Ranch High School Senior, Shelby McArthur, went from “hard luck” to FBCFA scholarship recipient. “I didn’t catch a calf during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo calf scramble, but I did win the Hard Luck award and that became my first show calf,” explains McArthur. “The Fort

Bend County Fair is not only my home fair but it was my very first show,” she adds. Shelby has had a win at every major show during her livestock career. She plans on studying Large Animal Science at Blinn College and intends on one day working with a Kentucky horse breeding programs.

The scholarships are based on monies raised by the FBCFA and its various committees’ fundraising efforts such as the Go Tejano and Grapes on the Brazos committees. A highlight of the evening was a robust round of applause for all the parents prompted by Fair Manager, Susan Sillavan.

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Accounting

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Advertising

Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200www.fortbendstar.comFort Bend’s ONLY business publication.

Fort Bend Focus 281-690-4242www.fortbendfocus.comFort Bend’s ONLY feature magazine Direct mailed to almost 40,000 homes every month in Fort Bend’s most affluent subdivisions.

Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200www.fortbendstar.comWe have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER Newspaper.

Alterations & Tailoring

LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS281-242-3193www.lizstailor.com3626 Highway 6 South(In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center)Sugar Land, TX 77478Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes. We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern. For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor.com or email us at [email protected].

Auto Repair / Maintenance

Auto Central-Automotive Service & [email protected]. 2526 Fifth Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Fax: 281-499-0183, Fast, Friendly and professional automotive repair. ASE Blue Seal Certified, State Inspection Station, Diesel Repair, Open Monday-Friday 7-6pm. Saturdays by Appt. only.

development corporation representing the Katy ISD area (Katy Area). Katy Area EDC : recruits new businesses, helps retain and expand existing businesses, helps create new businesses, facilitates the construction of business infrastructure and helps improve the quality of place and quality of life of the Katy Area.

Catering

Salata www.mysalata.com2170 Town Square Place, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. 832-886-4582. Salata is a fresh and unique way to eat healthy and create your own freshly prepared hand tossed salad or salad wrap. Offering over 50 toppings of fruits and vegetables with the option to add chicken or seafood. Salata signature dressings made in house. We cater and deliver for any occasion including business meetings or training sessions. In a hurry? Go to mysalata.com and we’ll have your order prepared and ready to go. We are conveniently located in town square across from the Marriott and in the corridor of the Coca-Cola/ Minute Maid building. We are attached to Lone Star parking garage with free parking. For catering service contact Andrea Fidanza (cell) 337-534-3924 or [email protected]. Fax: 832-886-4591, Email: [email protected].

Country Clubs & Golf Courses

Quail Valley Golf Club281-403-8518 (Direct)281-403-5910 (Golf Shop)www.golfquailvalley.comQuail Valley Golf Course offers 36 holes of championship golf, a full practice facility, lessons and a fully stocked golf shop. The Missouri City Community Center at Quail Valley Golf Course hosts the Bluebonnet Grille at the 37th Hole, multiple event rooms as well as the 300 seat Magnolia Ballroom. Quail Valley Golf Course and the Missouri City Community Center are the perfect sites for your next meeting or big event. For more information visit www.golfquailvalley.com Quail Valley Golf Course 2880 La Quinta Dr. is located at Missouri City, TX 77459.

Riverbend Country Club [email protected]. Tricia Hawks, 1214 Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Conveniently located in the heart of Sugar Land, Riverbend Country Club is just 25 minutes south of downtown Houston, Texas.

Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126www.charltonsbodyrepair.comChuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, [email protected], Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

Colony One Auto CenterP - 281-980-4440F - 281-261-0048www.colonyoneauto.comAre you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a family-owned and operated business, having serviced more than 210,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating. Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony One Auto Center has a complete state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477.

First Tire & Automotive 281-313-2886www.firsttireandauto.comCraig Popp, owner, 3 Sugar Land Locations. 960 Eldridge, 281-313-2886 & 2303 Williams Trace Blvd. 281-980-2666 (First Colony), 20015 Southwest Freeway. 281-343-5666 (Greatwood), Diagnostic testing and evaluation, Manufacturer’s routine recommended maintenance, domestic and foreign vehicle repairs, AAA approved, ASE certified. Ask about our Fleet Service!

Banks

The State Bank of Texas [email protected]. Nicki Black, 13010 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-494-6747. Locally and independently owned - our prime interest is you!

Economic Development

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Glass Block/Showers/Windows

South Texas Glass Block 281-355-8882www. stglassblock.comWe offer complete glass block solutions, providing excellent service and product to all of our customers. We have been in business since 1995, serving the entire Houston and surrounding areas. Our excellent workmanship is unmatched both in the commercial and residential arena. No job is too big for South Texas Glass Block.

Home Health Care

Texas State Healthcare & Hospice Care 281-208-4344 or 979-323-7099www.txstatehealthcare.comWhat we do: Skilled Nursing - Home Health Aide Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapies - Medical Social Worker assisting with durable medical equipment needs and helping to provide Resources & Services in the Community - Wound Care - Catheter Care - Diabetic Care Lab Services - IV Therapy and more... “Hometown Nurses Helping Hometown People”

Insurance Agencies

Prince Benefits Group 713-884-8399 www.princebenefitsgroup.comPartner with a strategically uncompromising and experienced insurance agency that specializes in employee benefits. We help you attract the right talent and keep them happy! The jewel in our crown of insurance is group insurance but we offer the complete spectrum of benefits for groups and individuals: health, dental, life, vision, disability, 401k, general liability, property, worker’s compensation, umbrella, commercial auto, COBRA administration, HR compliance, etc. Prince Benefits Group provides your company the leverage it needs to get what it needs.

Insurance Solutions of Texas281-565-2222 • 281-341-5060www.insurancesolutionsoftexas.comJay Harris, Auto, Home, Business, Flood Insurance. 14140 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. 281-565-2222, Fax 281-565-3333. 2515 Ave. H, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. 281-341-5060, Fax 281-341-5558.

Jewelers

Gold Connection Jewelers281-344-9900 • We Buy Goldwww.goldconnection.netWe are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our

Established in 1957, Riverbend continues its tradition as Fort Bend County’s only member owned club. Whether you’re looking for championship golf, fine dining, pools, tennis, fitness facilities or a wide variety of social and golf activities Riverbend is definitely the place to belong.

Floral

Flowers By Tiffany LLC 281-208-8681www.FlowersByTiffanyStafford.com13230 Murphy Road, Suite 400, Stafford, TX 77477. 281-208-8681. 2011 CMUS Power Award Winner – Internet Customer Service Award. Beautiful Flowers for all occasions, Weddings, Events, Funerals, Plants, Fruit & Gourmet Baskets. Member of the Better Business Bureau and Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Mention the Fort Bend Business Journal for a special discount.

Foundations / Sprinklers

Root Wall Pro832.776.2338www.RootWallPro.com3346 East T.C. Jester D-47, Houston, TX 77018. Stop! Before you uproot your mature trees as the solution to your foundation issues, call us! Simply adding peers to a faulty foundation is a misguided, incomplete solution when trees are also a part of the puzzle. One needs to also address mature tree roots. We can handle any size job in solving deep root foundation structure issues. Adding a deep root watering systems to your sprinkler system or any Root Wall Pro foundation watering system is crucial. With more than 20 years experience, Root Wall Pro offers the perfect solution to faulty foundations with our perfected barrier system and root watering system. Keep your mature trees (at a distance from your home) that add value to often your biggest investments--your home and business. Root Wall Pro is endorsed by Randy Lemmon and other local engineers. We also offer financing. We’ll alleviate your worries and give you the solution you need. Call us. You won’t be disappointed and will see the results quickly!

Golf Carts / Mobility Scooters

CBC Golf Cart Services, Inc. 281-494-1164Scooters by CBC [email protected], 203 Ulrich Street, Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Behind Imperial Sugar). CBC offers Sales, Service, New & Used, Rentals and Parts for two lines of products, GOLF CARTS and MOBILITY SCOOTERS. Authorized Dealer for Fairplay and Pride Mobility products. fax 281-494-1189.

premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:00-6:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

Magazine

Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200www.fortbendstar.comFort Bend’s ONLY business publication. Reaching over 10,000 businesses monthly. The place to advertise to reach the vital Fort Bend County business community.

Fort Bend Focus - 281-690-4242Pearland Focus - 281-690-4242Focus on Women - 281-690-4242www.fortbendfocus.comFort Bend’s ONLY feature magazine Direct mailed to almost 40,000 homes every month in Fort Bend’s most affluent subdivisions.

Nature’s Pest Control

Nature’s Own Pest And Lawn Service281-656-2847www.naturesownpestcontrol.org18035 W. Little York Rd. Ste. F, Katy, TX 77449. Using an exterminator that will practice the safest and most natural techniques for pest control can be reassuring and July be the only consideration for those who are determined to live green in every way. Natural pest control with the best guarantee in the business. At Nature’s Own, we will eradicate your bugs and make your home bug free once again. Don’t lose any sleep over these pesky bugs. Call Nature’s Own today. Mention Fort Bend Business Journal and receive a special discount.

Newspaper

Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200www.fortbendstar.comWe have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER Newspaper.

Open MRI

Upright MRI of Sugar Land 281-494-0505www.mri911.comCLAUSTROPHOBIC? Upright MRI is the only True OPEN MRI in Sugar Land. We scan patients standing, sitting, or lying down. For the first time, patients can be scanned in weight-bearing postures and in their position of pain. It is ideal for patients who have difficulty lying down due to respiratory or cardiac problems. Mention this ad and receive $25 off your first scan. 2655 Cordes Drive #150, Sugar Land, 77479. Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Optometrists

Elissa R. Wedemeyer O.D., FCOVD, F.A.A.O 281-499-2600www.drwedemeyer.com 6026 Hwy. 6 Missouri City, TX 77459. Therapeutic Optometrist; Visual Perceptual / Binocular Therapy; medical management of eye infections and diseases. The office has a large selection of fashion frames.

Pharmacies

Ed’s Pharmacy 281-499-4555Ed Sziy, 3740 Cartwright, Missouri City, TX 77459, Fax: 281-499-7088.

Physicians

Immunizations & Drug TestingIMU Southwest, The IMUnization Clinic281-313-7468 [email protected]. 3727 Greenbriar Dr., Suite 403, Stafford, TX 77477- Vaccines for children and adults for school, fertility, work, immigration, or travel needs. Daytime, Evening, and Saturday hours and no wait appointments available. Vaccine titers and Drug Testing for individuals or corporations. Certified Drug Testing Center & CDC Designated Yellow Fever Provider. We perform oral HIV testing also. Mobile onsite clinics available for churches and corporations. We are now in network with Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

Printers / Graphics

Star Printing 281-690-4200www.fortbendstar.comWe professionally design and print flyers, postcards, brochures, magazines, newspapers and catalogs in high-quality digital graphics.

Rain Gutters

Sugar Land Rain Gutters & Remodeling713-204-4664SugarLandRainGutters.comSales and installation of seamless rain gutters; repairing and cleaning out existing gutters and repairing fascia boards. Free Estimates and a 15 year warranty with all new installations. Also offering Organic Gardens and Landscaping by a degreed horticulturist. (Consulting and design fees apply). Locally owned and operated in Sugar Land, Texas.

Real Estate / Residential

Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate [email protected]. Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment & Tenant Representation, 25 years experience in Fort Bend.

Riverstone Development Co. [email protected]. Tom Wilcox, 4855 Riverstone Blvd, Missouri City, Texas 77459, Fax: 281-499-8704, Luxurious waterside living in Fort Bend from $200s to the many millions.

Jeanne Gregory, CRS, [email protected]. 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, Fax: 281-242-6754, Re/Max Southwest. Residential real estate sales & corporate relocation.

Jennifer Weaver, ABR, CRS, GRI 281-207-5037www.jenniferweaver.comRE/MAX Southwest, 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Residential sales and corporate relocation since 1979.

Remodeling / Outdoor Living

Living Improvements 281-499-7000www.living-improvements.comAWARD WINNING - 2010 & 2011 Houston’s BEST “Outdoor Living Space” Living Improvements’ commitment to excellence makes us the perfect fit for your building needs. We have over 200 years cumulative in-house experience in the remodeling and construction industry making us highly skilled, professional and detail oriented striving to exceed our customer’s expectations. We feature outdoor living spaces, custom homes, interior and exterior renovations. Our commitment to excellence is just one of the reasons we have over 5,000 satisfied customers. SERVING FORT BEND & SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR OVER 35 YEARS.

Tree Removal / Stump Grinding / Professional Pruning and Tree Feeding

R. H. Tree Service832-277-6947Tree removal, stump grinding, pruning and tree feeding are procedure specific and the result can be cost prohibitive when hiring a service that does only “surface” work and lacks proper expertise. With 20 years of experience, you can count on our consistent, reputable and professional crew. We are both insured and have excellent references. We handle all commercial and residential tree services, tree removal (no matter its height), proper procedural stump grinding, professional tree pruning and we have the experience and knowledge how to feed your trees that are undernourished or at a distressed level. Call the professional crew that you can count on! No job is too big or too small.

Video Services

Star Digital Studios 281-690-4280www.starvideoproductions.comA full service video production studio providing all phases of video production including professional writing, videography, editing, DVD duplication, distribution; also video deposition services to the legal community. For video needed for a TV commercial, website posting, employee training, promotional DVDs, special presentations, coverage of live events/trade shows, or corporate videos, give us a call. If you are interested in something you do not see on our website, let us know and we’re ready to accommodate your needs!

Water Softening and Purification Systems

R & S Water Service281-416-9353 [email protected] & S Water Service is a Full Service Licensed Water Treatment Company. We offer Cost-Effective and Long-Lasting Water Softeners. We are 30%-50% less expensive than other water softening companies and we offer the best customer service even after the sale! Sales, Service and Installation of Water Softeners, No Salt Conditioners, Reverse Osmosis Systems, Well Water Systems, Ambassador II Chem-Free Iron Filter Systems and Chloramine Removal Systems. We also can test and repair Back Flow devices. For other services or any questions please contact us. 281-416-9353 or [email protected]. **List with the BBB. **Licensed members of the TWQA Texas Water Quality Association.

Please call Barbara J. Carlson at 281-690-4204 or 281-687-9426.


WHERE TO EAT NOW - The following is a list of exceptional restaurants throughout in Fort Bend County & Katy Area. Prices reflect the average cost of a three-course dinner for one person, excluding drinks, tax and tip. $$$$=Very Expensive ($60 & Up). $$$=Expensive ($40-$60). $$=Moderate ($20-$40). $=Inexpensive (Under $20) . FB=Full Bar. WB=Serves Wine & Beer.

Aling’s Hakka Chinese Cuisine Welcome to Sugar Land’s first Hakka Chinese Restaurant! Using family recipes, Chefs Lin Motiwala and Gary Yan present this unique “Chindian” cuisine, a delicious fusion of both Chinese and Indian cookery (without the curry undertones). From savory steamed or pan fried Dumplings to traditional Indian-style Hakka

dishes, as prepared in Bombay/Pune, like Chicken Lollipop, as well as American Chop Suey, each dish is prepared using the freshest ingredients to bring you a dining experience like no other. Lunch specials start at $6.95 for a 4 course meal. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch: 11am-3pm (Tues-Fri). Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm (Tues-Thurs & Sun) and 11pm (Fri & Sat). Aling’s is located in the First Colony Commons shopping center at Hwy 59 and Williams Trace Blvd. between Home Depot and Office Depot. 15425 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. Call 281-242-0432. www.alingshakka.com. $$

AURA RestaurantChef/Owner Frédéric Perrier brings over 30 years experience to his newest venture - AURA. In an upscale yet casually comfortable setting, Innovative American Cuisine reigns and is highlighted in the numerous Daily Specials. AURA features only the finest, freshest ingredients. A three course prix fixe lunch for $12.95 to Mussles Marinieres, Roasted Red Snapper or Filet Mignon with Cognac Peppercorn Sauce. No need to go to Houston or into Sugar Land for a truly high quality dining experience... you will easily find it at AURA (without ‘Big Restaurant’ prices!) at Township Square - Missouri City. Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9 and Fri-Sat 5-10. Please call for Reservations &/or Catering ~ 3400 FM 1092, 81-403-AURA (2872). $$ • WB

BLU Restaurant | Lounge (New Listing)

BLU boasts a globally influenced, Euro-Asian menu from acclaimed Executive Chef Junnajet “Jett” Hurapan. With a diverse background that spans cuisine from Thailand to New American and Mediterranean, Chef

Jett’s dinner menu offers an extensive array of both small and larger plates perfect for sharing. Looking for a great deal, come enjoy an incredible three-course lunch menu for $12 Tues - Fri, and $4 happy hour menu Tues - Sun. BLU recently started a Live Jazz Sunday Brunch from 11am to 3pm! Visit www.blusugarland.com ~ 2248 Texas Drive - 281.903.7324. $$ • WB

Candelari’s PizzeriaAlbert Candelari began making sausage over 50 years ago. As the years have passed the flavor remains the same, which is why Candelari’s is the “King of Sausages”! They take that delicious Italian sausage and put it in pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. Enjoy appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, pizzas and desserts in there dining room, large patio, or full bar with large screen TV’s. Happy hour is Monday - Thursday 3 to 7pm. This casual dining experience is available at two locations in Fort Bend. Call either location for take-out or delivery. 7425 Hwy 6 S (Just North of Sienna) 832-947-0440 / 6825 S Fry Rd (Fry & 99) 281-395-6746. www.candelaris.com. $ • FB

Fernando’s Latin CuisineWe are pleased to announce the arrival of Fernando’s Latin Cuisine-An exotic culinary adventure! Started by, Fernando Echeverria, the same owner of Los Andes by the Compact Center in Houston-Another wonderful Latin American restaurant. Fernando’s Latin Cuisine is located in the same building where Ruth’s Chris used to be. Featured dishes include Empanadas appetizer, Fileton, (Filet mignon) and Asada Y Camarones, Casually called the surf and turf. 14135 Southwest Freeway, in Sugar Land. 281-494-9087. wwww.fernandosrestaurants.com. $$ • FB

Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & GrillSantos Escobar and his brother Ascension Escobar serve up dozens of heaping traditional gourmet Mexican plates. Lunch Specials run weekdays from 11am - 3pm. Great margaritas, fajitas and much more. Catering available as well as a party room for private parties. • 12821 Southwest Freeway. 281-240-3060. $ • FB

Panda GardenPanda Garden Restaurant, the three times winner for Best Oriental Restaurant in Fort Bend County, located at 3563 Highway 6 in Kroger Center, provides a warm, casual environment to best service all diners. The goal of our restaurant is to offer 100% satisfactory to the customers with variety selection of popular Hunan Cuisine. “We

offer fresh, made from scratch meals that is unforgettably delicious!” Manager Kenny adds. The restaurant offers accommodations for small group meetings and wonderful party tray for catering to the near by businesses and schools.

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Panda Garden is open 7 days a week on Mon. – Sat.: 11a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sun. 11a.m. – 9:30p.m. Delivery is available everyday with a min. of $15.00 purchase. A lunch special is offered daily as well as the full regular menu offerings. 3563 Hwy 6 @ Williams Trace, 281-265-0303. $ • WB

Post Oak Grill Restaurant & BarThe Rios Family invites you to come and experience the same quality, ambiance and service that you have at the original Post Oak Grill. Join us for a wonderful culinary adventure featuring fine prime

beef, chops, fresh seafood, soups, sandwiches, salads, and outstanding wine selection. Open lunch & dinner - Monday-Thursday 11:00-10:00pm, Friday 11:00-11:00p.m., Saturday 4:00-11pm, Sunday 10:00-9:00pm, & Sunday Brunch 10:00-2:00pm. Happy Hour 4:00-7:00pm. 1550 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land • Call 281-491-2901. www.PostOakGrillSugarland.com $$ • FB

Tradicao Brazilian SteakhouseTradicao Brazilian Steakhouse is the best new steakhouse in Fort Bend. Tradicao, pronounced Tra-dee-son, was named after the Brazilian word for “tradition” and founded on the idea to continue this traditional way of grilling. They are a family owned and operated

churracaria whose goal is to make sure your dining experience is one you will never forget. Their prixe fixe menu includes 14 cuts of perfectly grilled meats brought to your table side, a large salad bar and hot sides. Tradicao would like to invite you to come join them, sit back and relax. Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-

2pm, Sat Closed, Sun 12-3pm. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9:30pm, Fri 5-10pm, Sat 4-10pm, Sun 5-9pm. Phone: 281-277-9292. 12000 Southest Freeway, Meadows Place, TX, 77477, www.TradicaoSteakhouse.com. $ • WB

Salata (New Listing)

“The Next Generation Salad Bar” offers tossed-to-order salads and wraps created from a selection of nearly 50 fresh ingredients including an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts,

chicken and seafood. All Salata’s dressings are made in-house and are available for take-home purchase. Salata provides fast and healthy meal options for lunch or dinner 7 days a week and with outdoor seating at this location. Online ordering at www.mySalata.com. Have a training session or a business meeting and can’t get out for lunch? We will be happy to cater any occasion and bring the Salata experience to you. For catering contact Andrea Fidanza (Cell) 337-534-3924 or Sugar Land store 832-886-4582. $ • FB

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