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FORE Golf Tournament Supports Adam J. Skinner Scholarship Fund In his short life, Adam Skinner made quite an impression. He was smart, generous, friendly and active in sports, choir and the Boy Scouts of America. But the impact he’s made after his early death has been almost as impressive. Adam died in a car accident July 8, 1999, when he was just 12 years old. His parents, Jan and Jeff, were determined that his generous spirit would live on. They established the Adam Jackson Skinner Memorial Scholarship, given to a graduating senior boy who emulates some of Adam’s traits and interests, someone who – like Adam – is outgoing, optimistic and energetic. If that someone is also involved in sports, choir, high-school drama, debate or Boy Scouts of America, that’s a bonus. The Skinners partner with the Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation to maintain the scholarship, which has grown over the past 14 years thanks to donations from friends and family, who still give Adam presents on holidays and his birthday in the form of donations, and through corporate and private donations. The chamber’s annual FORE Cy-Fair Houston Golf Tournament has also donated a significant portion in recent years. “It’s been rewarding to help boys from any of the CFISD high schools get to college,” Jan said. She and Jeff are owners of Jogler Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality liquid level gages, sight-flow indicators, magnetic level indicators and level controls. They’ve been members of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce since 2000. Summer 2013 Chairman of the Board Keith Grothaus Caldwell Companies Board of Directors Debbie Blackshear Community Leader Valarie Brittain Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union Dr. Mike Castro City of Jersey Village Jason Culpepper Community Impact Newspaper Chad Gaulding Kwik Kopy Business Solutions Jim Hatfield Northwest Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Dr. Mark Henry Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Mark Kilkenny Mischer Investments, LP Dr. Audre Levy Lone Star College–CyFair Mark McShaffry The Backyard Grill Jennifer Pittman AmegyBank of Texas Beryl Ramsey Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital J. Mark Sappington Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Joe Scala HEB – Cypress Market Mandie Shook CenterPoint Energy Stuart Snow Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Lisa White Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital Dr. George Wright Prairie View A&M Universsity President Leslie Martone This Issue Transportation Update p.2 Member Profile p.3 News Briefs p.4 Ribbon Cuttings p.5 Notes from Members p.10 Business-to-Business Tips p.11 1986 - 2013 OVER For more information about supporting the golf tournament, visit cyfairchamber.com.
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FORE Golf Tournament Supports Adam J. Skinner Scholarship FundIn his short life, Adam Skinner made quite an impression. He was smart, generous, friendly and active in sports, choir and the Boy Scouts of America.
But the impact he’s made after his early death has been almost as impressive.
Adam died in a car accident July 8, 1999, when he was just 12 years old. His parents, Jan and Jeff, were determined that his generous spirit would live on.
They establ ished the Adam Jackson Sk inner Memorial Scholarship, given to a graduating senior boy who emulates some of Adam’s traits and interests, someone who – like Adam – is outgoing, optimistic and energetic. If that someone is also involved in sports, choir, high-school drama, debate or Boy Scouts of America, that’s a bonus.
The Skinners partner with the Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation to maintain the scholarship, which has grown over the past 14 years thanks to donations from friends and family, who still give Adam presents on holidays and his birthday in the form of donations, and through corporate and private donations. The chamber’s annual FORE Cy-Fair Houston Golf Tournament has also donated a significant portion in recent years.
“It’s been rewarding to help boys from any of the CFISD high schools get to college,” Jan said. She and Jeff are owners of Jogler Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality liquid level gages, sight-flow indicators, magnetic level indicators and level controls. They’ve been members of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce since 2000.
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Chairman of the BoardKeith GrothausCaldwell Companies
Board of DirectorsDebbie BlackshearCommunity Leader
Valarie BrittainCy-Fair Federal Credit Union
Dr. Mike CastroCity of Jersey Village
Jason CulpepperCommunity Impact Newspaper
Chad GauldingKwik Kopy Business Solutions
Jim HatfieldNorthwest Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Dr. Mark HenryCypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Mark KilkennyMischer Investments, LP
Dr. Audre LevyLone Star College–CyFair
Mark McShaffryThe Backyard Grill
Jennifer PittmanAmegyBank of Texas
Beryl RamseyHouston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
J. Mark SappingtonCobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
Joe ScalaHEB – Cypress Market
Mandie ShookCenterPoint Energy
Stuart SnowCypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Lisa WhiteCypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital
Dr. George WrightPrairie View A&M Universsity
PresidentLeslie Martone
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Member Prof i le p.3
News Br ie f s p.4
Ribbon Cutt ings p .5
Notes from Members p.10
Business - to-Business Tips p .11
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Developer’s CircleBridgelandCaldwell CompaniesCity of Jersey VillageCommunity Impact NewspaperCypress-Fairbanks Independent School DistrictCypress Fairbanks Medical Center HospitalEmerson Process ManagementHouston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalJersey Meadow Golf CourseNorth Cypress Medical CenterNorthwest Dodge Chrysler Jeep RamPrairie View A&M UniversitySysco Business ServicesTexas Emergency Care Center at CypressThe Church Without WallsTomball Regional Medical CenterToshibaTowne Lake
Chairman’s CircleBay-IBI Group Architects, IncBrooks & Sparks, Inc.CenterPoint EnergyCity of Prairie ViewConsolidated Mills, Inc.Cy-Fair Federal Credit UnionHouston ChronicleMercantil CommercebankMischer Investments, LPUniversity of Houston DowntownWest Belt Surveying, Inc.
Platinum InvestorsAmegyBank of Texas Association & Community Management Professionals, Inc.BBVA CompassCobb, Fendley & Associated, IncCotton USAFirst Community Credit UnionFrost BankGrace Care Center of CypressHealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of CypressHEBKrogerKwik Kopy Business SolutionsLone Star College–CyFairMcCall Gibson Swedlund BarfootMercheMomentum Volkswagen of Jersey VillageOceaneering International, Inc.Parkway Chevrolet, Inc.Randall’s Food MarketSilver Eagle Distributors, L.P.St. Luke’s Hospital at The VintageTelge RoofingThe Backyard GrillTo the 9’s BoutiqueWoodforest National Bank
Transportation Committee Persistence and Patience is KeyWhen he lived in Greenwood Forest, Bill Rowden was often minutes late to the chamber’s transportationcommittee meetings. He’d been delayed at Willowbrook Mall by a train crossing FM 1960.
One of the topics at the meeting, which Rowden chaired, would invariably be about a planned WestGreens Road project to bypass those tracks and improve traffic flow in the area. It was a Harris CountyPrecinct 4 plan that Rowden championed to community groups and officials whenever he could.
The project, which had been identified as an improvement project in the precinct’s 1998Comprehensive Alignment Study, called for the installation of a four-lane concrete boulevard andstorm sewer system between State Highway 249 and Cutten Road, a traffic signal system at Cutten,drainage mitigation, and a bridge over the Harris County Flood control unit and the BurlingtonNorthern railroad tracks.
But because of funding, environmental and survey delays, the project stalled for about 15 years.The wait for residents, though, is nearly over. Construction finally commenced Jan. 21 and isscheduled to be completed in August 2014, according to Pamela Rocchi, director of the precinct’scapital improvement projects division.
“This is a project the chamber has long and continuously advocated for,” said Leslie Martone,president of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce. “This will significantly improve traffic inthe 249 and 1960 corridor.”
“To have a solution coming to fruition after this much time and negotiation is wonderful,” saidDarcy Mingoia, who served as the chamber’s president from 1997 through 2007 and is nowexecutive director of the Lone Star College Foundation.
In May 2003, during the preliminary engineering phase, Hymenoxys texana, commonly known asTexas prairie dawn, was found within the proposed alignment, requiring an environmental assessmentand treatment so that the project would have no significant impact on the Texas prairie dawn.
The issuance of a “Finding of No Significant Impact” wasn’t received until June 2011.
Mingoia and Rowden never lost faith.“We knew there would be environmental things,” she said, “and we knew there would be funding issues, and just the issues of how long it takes to evaluate a road – I mean, it’s not a quick turnaround process.”
When the city approved funding for the project, then-Precinct 4 Commissioner Jerry Eversole toldMingoia that this was another significant project the Cy-Fair chamber can take credit for.
“It’s really good to see the impact that the chamber has had on many economic development projects in our area. This is another example,” Mingoia said.
M i n g o i a a n d o t h e r s c r e d i t Rowden, the long-time chair of the transportation committee, for gettingthis project accomplished.
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Member ProfileBill Rowden joined the transportation committee in 1992 because it was the best way to discover where new development was happening in Cy-Fair. As an apartment locator, he thought that knowledge would be invaluable, allowing him to avoid putting customers into apartments that would soon be bordered by barricades and traffic delays.
Bill is still a member of that committee – and he’s been the chairman for nearly two decades, currently serving as co-chair with Jeff Collins with LJA Engineering.
“I became interested in what was happening, in the costs, the process, the forum,” he said. “Transportation is such an important part of economic development. If you don’t have transportation, you don’t have development. And if you don’t have development, an area will grow stagnant.”
Champion of mobility issuesBill’s one-man company, B. Mark Inc., is no longer in the apartment business. Since 2007, he’s been providing information technology services through a geologic company to an oil and gas exploration company. It was a return to his earliest professional roots; he’d worked in petroleum and computers since 1968.
“Through his commitment, relationships and passion, Bill has steered the chamber to some amazing accomplishments in our mobility efforts,” said chamber President Leslie Martone. “He has been a champion of transportation in our area and involved in too many projects to list. This area simply would not have advanced transportation-wise without him.”
There are projects that he’d like to see that haven’t come to fruition, like a rail line from Bryan to the downtown Medical Center. And there are other issues on the horizon: With the Panama Canal System adding a new, wider segment that will allow a ship to carry four times as many containers through the canal and into the Port of Houston, the area may see an increased traffic load that will need to be dealt with, he said.
Still going full speedAt 72, Bill isn’t slowing down. He’s begun flying private planes again, which is a good way to keep his ear to the ground on air traffic issues. He also races super touring light cars and has raced at the Texas World Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, Virginia International Raceway and elsewhere.
He drives those Mazda Miatas just as skillfully as he guides the chamber’s transportation committee.
“Bill’s expertise in transportation issues has served the chamber, its members and the community for many years,” said past chamber President Darcy Mingoia. “His commitment to ensuring that we advocate for and secure the road projects we need is extraordinary.”
Bill Rowden Keeps Mobility Initiatives Moving
Bill Rowden at Grand Parkway Groundbreaking ceremony
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News Briefs
Houghton leads local development associationPeter Houghton, vice president of master-planned communities for 11,400-acre Bridgeland, is the new chairman of the West Houston Association board of directors.
Founded in 1979 by some of Houston’s major land developers, financial institutions and large corporations, the association is a think tank for the infrastructure, public policies and planning required to successfully manage growth in suburban areas west of Houston.
Peter has been involved in several notable projects in Houston land development since 1978, including Cinco Ranch, Greatwood, Telfair and Eagle Springs. He’s worked for American General, Terrabrook, Newland Communities and General Growth Properties.
He’s also a community volunteer, having served on the boards of the Katy YMCA, Katy Chamber of Commerce, the North Fort Bend Water Authority and numerous homeowners associations.
Top of the classNorth Cypress Medical Center won the 2013 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals.
The 175-bed acute care hospital met a clinical quality threshold and had to have data for a minimum number of Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems surveys. North Cypress Medical Center ranked among the top 80 percent of hospitals for clinical quality as ranked by average z-scores across the condition and procedures that Healthgrades evaluates using Medicare data.
Improve your business acumen – for freeEach Wednesday from 8 - 9:15 a.m., Lone Star College – Cy-Fair hosts free Business Success Seminars. Signing up is not required to attend the series, which provides great ideas and connections for businesses.
Upcoming topics: • Sept. 18: How to Do Business with the Port of Houston Authority
• Sept. 25: The New Web Presence
• Oct. 2: The Affordable Care Act, You, and Your Business
• Oct. 9: Mattress Firm’s Secret Advantage
• Oct. 16: Partnering with the Community for Business Success
The seminars are held in the library, room 131, unless otherwise noted, on the Barker Cypress campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. For information, visit LoneStar.edu/library/business-seminars or call 281-290-3214.
Homestead exemption extendedIn June, the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees approved continuing the residence homestead exemptions for CFISD residents for the 2013 tax year.
CFISD is among a select group of Houston-area school districts that offer a 20-percent Local Optional Homestead Exemption to all resident homeowners. Coupled with a state-mandated $15,000 homestead exemption, CFISD residents pay less per year than residents of most neighboring districts on homes of the same value.
AmbassadorsJessica AdlamReliant an NRG CompanyChris BattlesCy-Fair Federal Credit UnionPaul BrowerEntelgryNapoleon ButicUniversal Payment SolutionsDee Dee BuckNuSkinMark CarrubaNorthwest Dodge Chrysler Jeep RamJody CastroYour Community MagazineCindy CoteCruise PlannersEvie DrossEvielutions DesignChell EppersonHouston Community NewspaperDarlene HajdukProLine Supply Co. IncCatherine HollisLangham Creek Family YMCAMarie Holmes Cy-Fair Educational FoundationBerni HoranLiberty MutualMarc JonesFish Window CleaningBetty LevensonBig Frog Custom T-Shirts & MoreChristi Love Community Impact NewspaperDonna MartinGrace Care Center of CypressMarti OwensHEB - Cypress MarketCella RiveraFarmers Insurance - The Garza AgencyMelissa RowellCy-Fair Super SpeakersAnita SantosSergio Santos PhotographyDave SchaferAward Winning CopywriterMargie TidwellBaker NissanGerald WestcottPersonal Economics Group
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Business-to-Business Tip
Chad Gaulding, Kwik Kopy Business Solutions
Five networking tips that have worked for me:
1. Don’t be afraid to “walk” the room. Don’t be a wallflower. Get up, move around. When you’re at a new place of business, don’t be afraid to take the tour.
2. Focus on meeting five “new” people. Entering a large room
with 40 or more people can seem overwhelming. Don’t worry about trying to pass your card to everyone you talk to. If you are going to attend a number of networking events over a period of time (three months) with the same group, make it a goal to get to know five new people each time. Don’t sit with the same group and don’t hang out with fellow employees.
3. Hand write the “nice to meet you note.” Email is great, but a nice handwritten note will be remembered.
4. If you can, introduce someone to another person. Use their first name.
5. Don’t network alone. Let people know where you are going and why. The more buzz a group gets, the more it will grow.
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ALL AMERICAN ROOFING24810 JACANA DRIVEMAGNOLIA, TX 77355
BACKYARD SMOKEHOUSE13802 FLEUR DE LIS BLVD
CYPRESS, TX 77429
BAKER NISSAN19630 NORTHWEST FREEWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77065
BATTERIES PLUS6073 HIGHWAY 6 NORTH
STE. FHOUSTON, TX 77084
CHASE BANK - CY-FAIR24230 NORTHWEST FREEWAY
CYPRESS, TX 77429
CHICK-FIL-A - WEST RD9440 W. SAM HOUSTON
PARKWAY N.HOUSTON, TX 77064
CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE - FAIRFIELD
15200 MASON ROADCYPRESS, TX 77433
BRAKE CHECK23900 NORTHWEST FREEWAY
CYPRESS, TX 77429
CY-FAIR SUPER SPEAKERS TOASTMASTER
11403 REGENCY GREEN DRIVECYPRESS, TX 77429
CYPRESS COMPOUNDING
PHARMACY9511 HUFFMEISTER
STE. 104HOUSTON, TX 77095
CYPRESS ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
19830 FM 2920TOMBALL, TX 77377
DICKIES RETAIL STORE17426 NORTHWEST FREEWAY
JERSEY VILLAGE, TX 77040
DR. CHONG OBGYN OF NW HOUSTON
8190 BARKER CYPRESS ROAD, STE. 1500
CYPRESS, TX 77433
CRUISE PLANNERSHOUSTON, TX
WWW.COTECRUISEVACA-TIONS.COM
CONSOLIDATED MILLS7190 BRITTMOORE, STE. 150
HOUSTON, TX 77041
COPPERFIELD MODERN DENTISTRY
7031 HIGHWAY 6HOUSTON, TX 77095
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FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY
FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY17721 LAKECREST VIEW DRIVE
CYPRESS, TX 77433
MEMORIAL HERMANN PREVENTION & RECOVERY
19500 SH 249, STE. 400HOUSTON, TX 77070
ONCKEN INSURANCE AGENCY
14007 TELGE ROADCYPRESS, TX 77429
INTEGRITY PROPERTY INSPECTION SERVICES
15201 MASON ROAD#1000-381
CYPRESS, TX 77433
KONA [email protected]
PATTERSON INSURANCE AGENCY
16007 MARY ANN ST.CYPRESS, TX 77429
PLUMBING COMMANDER
10103 APPLERIDGE DR.HOUSTON, TX 77070
NUTRISHOP CYPRESS17515 SPRING CYPRESS
ROAD, SUITE HCYPRESS, TX 77429
RAMAGICORP7710 CHERRY PARK DRIVE
STE. 380HOUSTON, TX 77095
SHARKEYS HAIR IT IS28550 NW FREEWAYCYPRESS, TX 77433
REACH UNLIMITED12003 ADAMS RUNCYPRESS, TX 77429
SHIELD BEARER COUNSELING CENTER
17703 WEST LITTLE YORK RD.HOUSTON, TX 77084
SITE MARKETING ADVISORS
WWW.SITEMARKETINGADVI-SORS.COM
STARKEY MORTGAGE12300 DUNDEE COURT
STE. 215CYPRESS, TX 77429
STRIPES - FAIRBANKS7784 FAIRBANKS N HOUSTON
ROADHOUSTON, TX 77040
STATE FARM - DAVE EVEREST
7014 FRY RD, #107CYPRESS, TX 77433
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WAITING TO EXHALE13215 GRANT ROAD
STE. 1000CYPRESS, TX 77429
WEDGEWORTH PLUMBING
WWW.WEDGEWORTHPLUMB-ING.COM
YOUNG LEADERS CAMPUS
25282 NORTHWEST FWY STE. 250
CYPRESS, TX 77429
UNIVERSAL PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
8902 CRAZY HORSE TRAILHOUSTON, TX 77064
TOWNE LAKE18602 N. FRIO RIVERCYPRESS, TX 77433
STRIPES19204 FM 529 ROADCYPRESS, TX 77433
SWEET AND SASSY25905 NORTHWEST FREEWAY,
STE. GCYPRESS, TX 77429
THE JOINT THE CHIROPRACTIC
PLACE12020 FM 1960 W, STE. 980
HOUSTON, TX 77065
THE EGG & I12426 FM 1960 WESTHOUSTON, TX 77065
STRIPES - FRY ROAD8040 FRY ROAD
CYPRESS, TX 77433
TADROS DENTAL11880 FM 1960 WESTHOUSTON, TX 77065
THE SALON AND SPA AT PINE FOREST
17811 KIETH HARROW BLVD.HOUSTON, TX 77084
THE LOKEN GROUP5870 HIGHWAY 6 NORTH,
SUITE 101HOUSTON, TX 77084
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Committees
Most meetings at Cy-Fair Houston Chamber offices. Check the website calendar for guest speakers and cancellations.
Ambassadors2nd Thursday each month; 8:00 am
Chair: Darlene Hadjuk, ProLine Supply Co(713) 939-9730 | [email protected]: Christi Love, Community Impact Newspaper (281) 469-6181 | [email protected]
Community Awareness & Growth
4th Friday of each month; 8:00 amChair: Jason Culpepper, Community Impact Newspaper (281) 469-6181 | [email protected]: Mark McShaffry, The Backyard Grill (281) 897-9200 | [email protected]
Cy-Fair Young Professionals (CYP’s)1st Wednesday of each month; 9:30 am
Chair: Chris Battles, Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union(281) 890-7676 | [email protected] Co-Chair: Evie Dross, Evielutions Design(832) 253-2102 | [email protected]
Education & Workforce Development1st Tuesday of each month; 9:30 am
Chair: John Labuda, Mathnasium of Cy-Fair (281) 256-9932 | [email protected]: Karen Sharp, Lone Star College SBDC(832) 482-1057 | [email protected]
Emergency Preparedness4th Tuesday of each month; 12:00 pm
Chair: Ralph Gonzales, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (281) 897-6448 | [email protected]
Governmental Affairs1st Thursday of each month; 9:15 am
Chair - Reginald Lillie, Reginald Lillie Insurance Service(281) 213-9663 | [email protected] - Debbie Blackshear, Community [email protected]
Networking/Business Development1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month; 8:00 am
Chair - Marilyn Sanders, Proaction Careers(281) 893-4401 | [email protected] Co-Chair – Mark Sullivan, LegalShield(713) 594-9425 | [email protected]
Transportation1st Thursday of each month; 8:00 am
Chair: Bill Rowden, B. Mark, Inc.(281) 890-3500 | [email protected] Co-Chair - Jeff Collins, LJA Engineering, Inc.(713) 953-5200 | [email protected]
Enjoying the award-winning Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce newsletter? It was written by copywriter and chamber member Dave Schafer. If you want to tell your company’s story – in newsletters, case studies, press releases or online – Dave can help. Give him a call, 281-815-3655, or email him, [email protected]. For more information, visit www.daveschafer.net.
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The Family of Faith Church and Preschool, (281) 855-295016710 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095The Family of Faith Church and Preschool serves families and students through Sunday School worship, preschool and summer camp programs. The church provides Sunday worship at 10 a.m., and the preschool focuses on teaching children age 18 months through pre-k. They provide time with God, kindergarten readiness utilizing the Abrams curriculum, Spanish music and movement, and more.
Cy-Fair Sports Association, (281) 256-340025202 N.W. Freeway, Suite C, Cypress, TX 77429Since 1979, the Cy-Fair Sports Association has been a strong, community-oriented organization coordinating youth sports programs including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, lacrosse and volleyball. It’s looking for equally committed organizations that want to aide in youth development.
Re/Max Vintage - David Jordan, (832) 878-784410130 Louetta Rd, Suite J, Houston, TX 77070Re/Max Vintage specializes in listing and selling residential property in northwest Houston. For the past eight years, David has taken pride in providing clients with the highest caliber of professional, informed real estate service around.
Notes From Chamber Members
Cypress Symphony, (832) 766-052915022 Redbud Leaf Lane, Cypress, TX 77433Founded in February 2013, Cypress Symphony is the first professional orchestra in northwest Houston. Specializing in performing arts and classical music, the symphony provides cultural enrichment. It joined the chamber to spread the word about its performances and to partner with other businesses.
D.B. A/C & Heating Inc., (281) 370-882812123 Rocky Lake Drive, Houston, TX 77070Since 1989, D.B. A/C & Heating has been installing, servicing and repairing major air conditioning and heating systems. They also install UV lights, whole house air filtration, HEPA and dehumidification systems. They pride themselves on providing high-quality service and dealing honestly with customers.
Woodmen of the World, (979) 451-019216 N. Bell St., Bellville, TX 77418Woodmen of the World provides peace of mind and financial stability to families and businesses. A 123-year-old nonprofit fraternity, it offers life insurance, health insurance, investments and annuities.
State Farm Agent David Everest, (281) 861-81127014 Fry Road, #107, Cypress, TX 77433Known for great service and fair prices, David brings 25 years of agency experience to the Cypress area. His experience and professional sales team make the agency stand out in the Houston area. David joined the chamber to stay connected and help give back to the community.
Christian Brothers Automotive – Fairfield, (281) 213-811127210 U.S. 290, Cypress, TX, 77433The newest locally owned and operated Christian Brothers Automotive facility seeks to glorify God by providing ethical and excellent automotive service, repair and maintenance on all makes and models.
Cy-Fair Super Speakers, (281) 435-671311403 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429Founded in 1990, Cy-Fair Super Speakers is an off icial club of Toastmasters International. It provides an open and encouraging environment where members can practice and develop leadership, communication, speaking and presentation skills. Prospective members can attend as many meetings as they like before joining.
Chamber newsletter is produced by: Layout and design: Evielutions DesignEvie Dross, Owner(832) 253-2102 www.evielutions.com
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October
FORE CY-FAIR GOLF TOURNAMENTUNDERWRITTEN BY: Texas Emergency Care Center at Cypress
October 21, 2013 at Sterling Country Club at Houston NationalWe invite you to participate in the annual chamber golf tournament; a portion of the proceeds benefit the Adam J. Skinner Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. Sponsorships and individual player opportunities are available for this event. $250 - $5,000; $250 Individual player.
November
MOBILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUMUNDERWRITTEN BY: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
November 7, 2013 at Berry CenterThe forum provides a venue to hear legislators and industry experts speak about transportation and economic development issues. $600 - $10,000 Event Underwriter; General Admission $60. Keynote speaker: Jeff Moseley, Commissioner of Texas Transportation Commission.
January 2014
INSTALLATION CELEBRATION AND BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDSJanuary 23, 2014 Venue TBAJoin us for the chamber’s Annual Installation Celebration to install incoming chairman of the board, officers, and directors. Small, medium and large Businesses of the Year are announced at the ceremony. The Ambassador of the Year and Chairman’s award are also honored at this event. Sponsorships $3,000 – $650; Individual tickets $60 each. Wine sponsor $650
CHAMBER HERDJanuary 1-31The Chamber Herd pools funds to support CFISD FFA students through the purchase of their livestock projects while also helping local food pantries through a contribution of the processed meat. Donations accepted in January.
Citizen Award Ryan Ballard
Cypress Historical Marker
Speaker Jamie Vollmer
August GML
Danielle Bradbery Key to Cypress
2012 FORE Golf Tournament
Evie Dross,Ambassador 1st
Qtr
290 & Barker CypressRamps Open
Ambassadors
Membership Drive& Phone Bank
Meeting Elizabeth
Smart
Melissa Rowell
Ambassador 2nd Qtr
Community Events
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6TH ANNUAL MOBILITY FORUM
For more information visit cyfairchamber.com or call 281.373.1390 MEDIA PARTNER CEO ROUNDTABLE SPONSOREVENT UNDERWRITER
THE GRAND PLAN
Thursday, November 7th10:30AM–1:30PM, Berry Center 8877 Barker Cypress Cypress, TX 77433
Keynote speaker:
Jeff Moseley, CommissionerTexas Transportation Commission
join neighbors and
Cy-Fair businessesfor this
event$60 General Admission$600 Table Sponsorships Available
The Grand Plan panel topics:• Update on US 290 expansion project• Mobility impact on the future of Cy-Fair• Update on area developments
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JANUARY 2014
Installation Celebration and Business of the Year Awards January 23, 2014 ● 6:30 p.m. ● Venue TBD Join us for the Chamber’s Annual Installation Celebration to install incoming chairman of the board, officers, and directors. Small, medium and large Businesses of the Year are announced at the ceremony. The Ambassador of the Year and Chairman’s award are also honored at this event. Sponsorships $3,000 – $650; Individual tickets $60 each. Wine sponsor $650 Business of the Year Awarded at the Installation Celebration in January; each year three awards are given; small size business with less than 10 employees; medium size business with less than 50 employees; large size business with greater than 50 employees. Nominations are due November 30; applications due December 3. Chamber Herd January 1-31 The Chamber Herd pools donated funds to support CFISD FFA students. The Herd supports students through the purchase of their livestock projects while also helping local food pantries through the contribution of the processed meat. Donations accepted in January. MARCH Business 2 Business Expo at General Membership Luncheon March 11, 2014 ● Lunch and Expo ● Date is moved up due to CFISD Spring Break Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference Center 12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX Business to Business expo offers businesses the opportunity to market products or services. Expo table $150 members and $250 for non-members. APRIL 3rd Annual WINEFAIR Cy-FAIR April 4-5, 2014 ● Cypress Village Station ● Corner of Hwy 290 and Skinner Road A community celebration featuring wine and food from Cy-Fair’s best restaurants, live music, vendor booths, and food samplings! Silent auction to benefit Cy-Fair Educational Foundation! Friday April 4th “One Fine Affair” Northwest Forest Hotel “La Hacienda’ Friday night preview party with sparkling wines and guests, 100 wines, $100. Silent auction to benefit Reach Unlimited! Co-Presenting Sponsorships are SOLD OUT; Restaurant and Vendor booths starting at $250. Call 281-373-1390 for more information. www.winecyfair.com Membership Drive “Bring a Friend to Lunch” April 15, 2014 ● Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference Center Committee competition for ‘Best Themed and decorated lunch tables. MAY Business 2 Business Expo at General Membership Luncheon May 20, 2014 ● Lunch and Expo ● Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference Center 12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX Business to Business expo offers businesses the opportunity to market products or services. Expo table $150 members and $250 for non-members. JULY Cy-Fair HEALTH CARE Expo at General Membership Luncheon July 15, 2014 ● Venue TBD Health Care Expo offers health related businesses the opportunity to market products or services. $250 members and $350 for non-members. OCTOBER FORE Cy-Fair Golf Tournament (Underwritten by Texas Emergency Care Center at Cypress) October 2014 We invite you to participate in the annual chamber golf tournament; a portion of the proceeds benefit the Adam J. Skinner Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. Sponsorships and individual player opportunities are available for this event. $200 - $10,000 Event Underwriter; $200 Individual player. NOVEMBER Mobility AND Economic Development Forum (Underwritten by Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital) November 13, 2014 (Tentative Date) ● Berry Center ● 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 The Forum provides a venue to hear legislators and industry experts speak about transportation and economic development issues. $600 - $5,000; General Admission $60
2014 EVENTS
Alice VitekAlice Vitek is the chamber’s new administrative assistant and a new Cypress resident. She brings a unique skill set gained over 20-plus years working in various administrative roles, most recently as Sealy’s police department administrator and 911 dispatcher. Alice has two beautiful daughters, ages 19 and 14, and is engaged to be married in January. She’s excited to be part of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber staff and a part of such a great community.
Cy-Fair Houston Chamber StaffLESLIE MARTONEPresidentPAULA HARVEYVice PresidentCASEY CARGLEMarketing & Events ManagerJENNIFER ELLISOffice ManagerALICE VITEKAdministrative Assistant
Upcoming General Membership LuncheonsOCTOBER 15Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference CenterU.S. LegistativeUpdateU.S. Congressman Michael McCaul
NOVEMBER 19Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference CenterState Legislative UpdateState Representative Patricia Harless and State Representative Dan Patrick
DECEMBER 17Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference CenterHOLIDAY MARKET and Luncheon
JANUARY 2014No luncheon this month. Installation Celebration will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at6:30 pm
Get Involved and Get ConnectedMonthly Networking Breakfast2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Semi-Monthly Networking & Business Development Meetings1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 8:00 a.m.
Monthly General Membership Luncheons3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
Business After Hours4th Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
CYP’s After Hours3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cuttings
Quarterly New Member Orientations
Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce11734 Barker Cypress Road, Suite 105, Cypress, TX 77433 | P 281-373-1390 F 281-373-1394 | cyfairchamber.com
Star Membership $80.00 per year One (1) Complimentary round of golf valid anytime (value up to $50) $7.00 off regular rate
$7.00 off twilight rate
$2.50 - 4.00 off super twilight rate
Early Twilight times, one hour earlier than regular
Range discounts $1 off small bucket, $2 off large bucket
10% off Merchandise Discount
Handicap service for one
Discounts on Corporate Outings (16 players or more)
Call 713-896-0900
