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August 2012 C O M M E R C E Connection OFFICERS TONY CARBONE Chairman Harrington, Carbone & Allison, LLP RUSS WILKINS Past Chairman Frontier Forklifts & Services, Inc. DAVID PALMER Chairman Elect Palmer Construction MONA CHAVARRIA Secretary/Treasurer A & A Cleaning Services TOM AMUNDSEN Vice Chairman – Administrative Division Hickory Creek Business Park PATRICK LARKIN Vice Chairman – Commerce Development Division The Larkin Law Firm, PC LEANNE D. ALVAREZ Vice Chairman – Community Development Division UPS Store at Shadow Creek DONNA RIZZO Vice Chairman - Membership Development Division Texas Advantage Community Bank DIRECTORS RAM AGUILERA Stadia Sports Grill RON BAVARIAN Freese & Nichols KEVIN FULLER Merrill Lynch GEORGE GARTNER Gartner Coatings JOSHUA HARI Space Center Systems KEVIN SAREEN Brask, Inc. - Neela ALPESH SHUKLA Candlewood Suites QUENTIN P. WILTZ ShawCor Pipe Protection ONE YEAR APPOINTEES SUE FLANNIGAN Berkeley Eye Center DION MCINNIS University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus MIKE ORLANDO Champion Energy Services focusing on Energy & the Tax Policy presented by Congressman Pete Olson August 16 at 11:30 am Hilton Garden Inn 12101 Shadow Creek Parkway Pearland, TX 77584 Pete Olson represents the 22nd District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Republican Leadership appointed Pete to serve on the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The Energy & Commerce Committee has wide jurisdiction over the energy, healthcare, and telecommunications industries, including oversight of five Cabinet-level departments and seven independent agencies. Given the important role the energy and health care industries play as local economic drivers, this committee assignment is important for the Houston region. Reservation Details ◊ Reservations are needed by 12 Noon, August 15. ◊ Cost is $25 for members with reservations. ◊ For members who come without reservations, a waiting list will be at the door and seating will be provided as available at a cost of $30. ◊ Prospective member reservations cost $35. ◊ No shows will be billed unless cancellation is made 24 hours prior to the luncheon. An Update from Washington Put your Kids Back in School and you Taxes to Work... Build a Stronger Pearland economy; ShoP in Pearland! School is just around the corner. This year make a conscious effort to spend your hard earned money in Pearland. If dollars are spent in Pearland on back to school essentials such as clothes, supplies and other gear necessary to get the year off to a good start - the money can be re-circulated in Pearland. Taxes collected from sales tax can be used for lowering property taxes, building infrastructure and expanding local business. Pearland Purchase Power is a program of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call. A Message from the Pearland Purchase Power Team...
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August 2012COMMERCE Co
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OFFICERS
TONY CARBONEChairman
Harrington, Carbone & Allison, LLP
RUSS WILKINSPast Chairman
Frontier Forklifts & Services, Inc.
DAVID PALMERChairman Elect
Palmer Construction
MONA CHAVARRIASecretary/Treasurer
A & A Cleaning Services
TOM AMUNDSENVice Chairman – Administrative Division
Hickory Creek Business Park
PATRICK LARKINVice Chairman – Commerce Development Division
The Larkin Law Firm, PC
LEANNE D. ALVAREZVice Chairman – Community Development Division
UPS Store at Shadow Creek
DONNA RIZZOVice Chairman - Membership Development Division
Texas Advantage Community Bank
DIRECTORS
RAM AGUILERAStadia Sports Grill
RON BAVARIANFreese & Nichols
KEVIN FULLERMerrill Lynch
GEORGE GARTNERGartner Coatings
JOSHUA HARISpace Center Systems
KEVIN SAREENBrask, Inc. - Neela
ALPESH SHUKLACandlewood Suites
QUENTIN P. WILTZShawCor Pipe Protection
ONE YEAR APPOINTEES
SUE FLANNIGANBerkeley Eye Center
DION MCINNISUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus
MIKE ORLANDOChampion Energy Services
focusing onEnergy & the Tax Policy
presented by
Congressman Pete OlsonAugust 16 at 11:30 am
Hilton Garden Inn12101 Shadow Creek Parkway
Pearland, TX 77584
Pete Olson represents the 22nd District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Republican Leadership appointed Pete to serve on the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The Energy & Commerce Committee has wide jurisdiction over the energy, healthcare, and telecommunications industries, including oversight of five Cabinet-level departments and seven independent agencies. Given the important role the energy and health care industries play as local economic drivers, this committee assignment is important for the Houston region.Reservation Details◊ Reservations are needed by 12 Noon, August 15. ◊ Cost is $25 for members with reservations.◊ For members who come without reservations, a waiting list will be at the door and seating will be provided as available at a cost of $30. ◊ Prospective member reservations cost $35. ◊ No shows will be billed unless cancellation is made 24 hours prior to the luncheon.
An Update from Washington
Put your Kids Back in School and you Taxes to Work...
Build a Stronger Pearland economy; ShoP in Pearland!
School is just around the corner. This year make a conscious effort to spend your hard earned money in Pearland. If dollars are spent in Pearland on back to school essentials such as clothes, supplies and other gear necessary to get the year off to a good start - the money can be re-circulated in Pearland. Taxes collected from sales tax can be used for lowering property taxes, building infrastructure and expanding local business. Pearland Purchase Power is a program of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call.
A Message from the Pearland Purchase Power Team...
2950 Cullen Pkwy #101, Pearland, 77584 281-997-7444
www.methodistpearlandortho.com
2950 Cullen Pkwy #101, Pearland, 77584 281-977-7445
www.methodisthealth.com
2350 County Road 94, 775842240 Pearland Parkway, 77581
1751 Kirby Dr, 77584713-436-4120, 281-997-8855 or 713-436-0404
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
at 1 pm
CSI14740 Kirby Dr
Pearland TX 77047
Learn more about Pearland by attending the
2012 Golf ClassiCMasters Skills Challenge
& Golf Opportunities
for everyone, even the non-golfer!
Tournament always sells out,
so register soon!Call Cheryl
at 281-485-3634for more details!
save The DaTe
ThursDay, sepTember 20
15800 South Freeway, Pearland, 77584713-340-2184
www.samsclub.com
DrivinG ranGe sponsorDenbury Resources, Inc.
puTTinG Green sponsorTexas Honing, Inc.
Denbury Resources, Inc.
lunCh sponsorStadia Sports Grill
beveraGe CarT sponsorBerkeley Eye Center
Texas Dow Employees Credit Unionhole in one sponsor
Strickland Chevrolet
TarGeT shooTinG sponsorChampion Energy Services
The money roll sponsorWells Fargo
Drain a shoT sponsorThird Coast Terminals
The arrow sponsorA & A Cleaning Services
shape a shoT sponsorStadia Sports Grill
JaCkeT sponsorMen’s Wearhouse
mule sponsorLandsdowne Moody
ComcastHomeTown Bank of Pearland
Methodist Tent-DeBakey Cardiology; Sports Medicine; and Orthopedic Surgery
JSC Federal Credit Union Sueba USA Corp
Texas Emergency Care Center
TenT sponsorsStarTex Title / Texas Advantage
Community BankTexas Dow Employees Credit Union
Team sponsorsAssurance Electric, LLC
Cavazos Plumbing CompanyCenterPoint Energy
Champion Energy ServicesCobb, Fendley & Assoc. Inc.
Gartner CoatingsGilman & Allison LLP
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit UnionHarrington, Carbone & Allison, LLP
Hickory Creek Business Park
HomeTown Bank of PearlandJSC Federal Credit Union
Kelsey-Seybold Shadow Creek ClinicKillum Pest Control, Inc.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Palmer Construction
Pearland Destination MarketingShawCor Pipe Protection, LLC
Strickland ChevroletSueba USA Corporation
Texas Dow Employees Credit UnionTexas Emergency Care Center (5)
Texas First Bank Triad Retail Construction, Inc.
Tuscany VillageUHCL Pearland CampusVinco Electric Company
Visiting Angels Living Assistance ServiceWaste Management
West Pearland Tire & Auto - GoodyearWindsong Village
Sponsor & Volunteer Opportunities
Available
TiTle sponsorTexas Emergency Care Center
The Pearland Chamber of Commerce is giving away a hole sponsorship for our 2012 Golf Classic if a new member joins from August 1 to August 31 and lists your name on the application. Your name will be entered into a drawing for the Golf Hole Sponsor sign. The drawing for one hole sponsorship will take place on September 5, 2012. The more businesses that join and list you – the more chances you have to win!
Your Name Here
SILVER INVESTORS Thank You for Renewing your Commitment to the Chamber
5740 Broadway, Ste 114, 77581281-485-9193
2708 S Main St, 77581281-485-8088
BUILDING AIR SERVICES, INC.
10777 Westheimer, Ste 400, 77042281-558-8700
6500 W. Loop South, 77401713-567-8325
11200 Discovery Bay Drive, 77584713-436-3941
4801 W Orange St, 77581281-218-8700
6009 Cottonwood, 77584281-692-1684
8511 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E, 77075713-209-2800
More than 20 years BlackBase 1963 EarlC.Lairson 1986 PearlandPediatrics 1992 UnitedWayofBrazoriaCounty 1992More than 10 years FellowshipBibleChurch 1995 CasaOle’ 1998 ColdwellBankerUnited,Realtors 1998 MoodyNationalBank 1998 TheEnclaveAtMary’sCreekApartments 1998 CounselingServicesofPearland 1999 OfficeDepot 2000 TrinityOaksofPearland 2000 A&ACleaningServices 2002 CapitalBank 2002 TheVineyardChurch-Pearland 2002More than 5 years AndrewG.Shebay&Co. 2003 ChallengeOfficeProducts,Inc. 2003 HospiceCareTeam 2003 LittrellInsuranceGroup 2003 MajesticChristianCenter 2003 RonCarterAutomotiveDealerships 2003 WorkforceSolutions 2003 ChristianHelpingHands 2004 ElginE.Wells,DDS 2004 BuffaloWildWings 2005 DavidL.SmithRealty 2005 ITTTechnicalInstitute 2005 PearlandPediatricDentistry 2005 ProtechPlumbing 2005 AccentGarageDoors,LLC 2006 GulfCoastEducatorsFederalCreditUnion 2006 LaQuintaInn&Suites 2006 MikeChanceCommercialRealEstateServ. 2006 TSO-ShadowCreek 2006 BerkeleyEyeCenter 2007More than 1 year Comcast 2008 CourtyardHoustonPearland 2008 EagleTransmissionandAutomotive 2008 Gibson,Gruenert&Zaunbrecher,P.L.L.C. 2008 LittleGeniusClub,Inc. 2008 MethodistCenterforOrthopaedicSurgery 2008 NorthernBraz.CountyEducationAlliance 2008 RedRobin 2008 SearsHomeApplianceShowroom 2008 SilverlakeDrivingSchool 2008 PearlandOldTownsiteBusinessCoalition 2009 Brask,Inc.-Neela 2010 HalffAssociates 2010 OutsidetheBox 2010 1-800-PlumberofPearland 2011 MYSecurity,PoweredbyCustomElectronic 2011 PAYCHEX 2011 R.G.MillerEngineers,Inc. 2011 BullritosPearland 2011 RothlandCommercialRealEstate 2011 ShadowCreekVeterinaryClinic,P.L.L.C. 2011 StadiaSportsGrill 2011
A&ACleaningServicesAccentGarageDoors,LLC
BerkeleyEyeCenterBlackBase
Brask,Inc.-NeelaBuffaloWildWings
CapitalBankCasaOle’
CourtyardHoustonPearlandElginE.Wells,DDSHalffAssociates
ITTTechnicalInstituteLaQuintaInn&Suites
MethodistCenterforOrthopaedicSurgeryMikeChanceCommercialRealEstate
ServicesMoodyNationalBank
MYSecurity,PoweredbyCustomElectronics,Inc.OfficeDepot
PearlandPediatricsR.G.MillerEngineers,Inc.
BullritosPearlandRonCarterAutomotiveDealershipsSearsHomeApplianceShowroom
SilverlakeDrivingSchoolTheEnclaveAtMary’sCreekApartments
TheVineyardChurch-PearlandTSO-ShadowCreek
2012-2013
11200 Broadway, 77584713-413-0500
SILVER INVESTORS
2950 Cullen Blvd, Ste #110, 77584713-791-9100
2806 Miller Ranch Rd, 77584713-340-1705
8590 W Tidwell, 77040832-256-5841
Cole's Antique VillAge & FleA MArket
1014 N Main, 77581 281-485-2277
13115 Southwest Frwy, 77478281-491-9000
Children's Doctors3030 Cullen Pkwy #101, 77584
281-485-0029
2320 Holmes Rd., Ste A, 77051713-660-6905
8201 Broadway, Suite 141, 77584281-997-1414
August 9, 2012 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm After Work Happy Hour
Texas First Bank2343 North Main Street, Ste A, 77581
Please call or email Jim Johnson at [email protected] with questions.
September 25, 2012 from 11:45 am - 1 pm
Lunch with Leaderssponsored by Brazoria Co. Commissioners
Stacy L. Adams, Pct 3 & Matt Sebesta, Pct 2The Commerce Center, 6117 Broadway“Lunch with Leaders” puts Young Professionals in contact with the business
leaders in the area. Our hand-selected leaders will rotate among the tables and allow you time to gain insight that will grow your professional career.
As emerging leaders, the Young Professionals of Pearland promote and encourage networking and personal development within the Pearland area, while providing opportunities to serve.
SPONSORLunch with Leaders• Logo included on announcements, slide show and newsletter!
• A seat at the event
• Opportunity to speak to the entire group!
• Direct communication with Young Professionals and Leaders in the community
• Sponsorship is $150
Contact Jim Johnson at 281-485-3634for more details
Cafe Taraiz9415BroadwaySt,Ste,117,Pearland,77584(281)485-7329Restaurants/Cateringwww.cafetaraiz.com
Counseling Connections for Change, Inc.POBox841656,Pearland,77584(281)485-9280Non-Profitwww.counselingconnections.org
Espinal Architects, LLC11200BroadwaySt,Ste2743,Pearland,77584(832)895-6695Architectswww.espinalarchitects.com
Java Hut 14551CullenBlvd,SteH,Houston,77047(713)733-2900CoffeeShopwww.javahutcoffee.com
Kelly Services12727FeatherwoodDr,Ste106,Houston,77034(281)484-3277PersonnelAgencieswww.kellyservices.com
Pearland Modern Dentistry & Orthodontics2811BusinessCenterDr,Ste101,Pearland,77584(713)340-1418Dentists-GeneralPracticewww.pearlandmoderndentistry.com
Pena’s Donut Heaven & Grill at Shadow Creek11601ShadowCreekPkwy,Ste103,Pearland,77584(713)340-3231Restaurantswww.donutheavenandgrill.net
Welcome New Members!Sam’s Club - GOLD INVESTOR3145SilverlakeVillageDr,Pearland,77584(713)340-2184Retailwww.samsclub.com
Sing & Play Fine Arts Studio9330BroadwaySt,Ste410,Pearland,77584(281)997-7271Music/FineArtsStudiowww.singandplayfinearts.com
Stambrook Furniture9607BroadwaySt,Ste115,Pearland,77584(832)554-1240Retailwww.stambrookfurniture.com
Tent Solutions2323ClearLakeCityBlvd,180-249,Houston,77062(281)478-7670TentRentalwww.tentsolutions.com
Transforming You Counseling and Wellness15410LanswickDr,Houston,77062(832)646-3996Counselingwww.transformingyoucounselingandwellness.com
Woodforest National Bank1710BroadwaySt,Pearland,77581(281)648-9413Bankswww.woodforest.com
Yellowbook 3601560WBayAreaBlvd,Ste205,Friendswood,77546(281)286-3221Advertising-Directory/YellowPageswww.yellowbook.com
SILVER INVESTORS
1850 Pearland Pkwy, 77581281-485-0600
2805 Business Center Dr, 77584 713-578-6100
1514Broadway,77581281-993-1111
12340Palmsprings,77034713-943-1035
Gulf States Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.
13931 South Freeway (Hwy 288) 77047713-434-7373
2433 Max Rd, 77581281-997-3500
11601 Shadow Creek Pkwy832-775-5858
FireFlies Play Center2533 Roy Road, 77581
281-412-2425
10555 Pearland Pkwy, Ste D, 77089713-991-5522
209 Plantation, 77566888-297-9993
12101 Shadow Creek Pkwy, 77584713-340-0110
RIBBON CUTTINGSAmerican EnerpowerPearland,TX77584832-230-5785www.americanenerpower.comAmericanEnerpowerwasformedin1999asanenergybrokerageandconsultingfirm.Theyrepresentandassistcommercial and residential clients in purchasing elec-tricityandnaturalgasatthelowestcostandbesttermsandconditions.Thecompany’smanagementandsalesteamhasanaverageofmorethan25yearsofmarketingexperience inenergy-relatedbusinessand isorganizedtoservethegrowingenergyderegulationbusinessintheUnitedStates,particularlyelectricitymarketing inTexas.AmericanEnerpowerrepresentsthebuyersofelectricity
andnaturalgas,nottheseller,toachievethebestpossiblepriceandthemostfavorabletermsandconditions.Theycanassistcustomersinmanagingthecomplexissuesinthederegulatedenergymarket.Theirgoalistoworkwithclientstofindasolutiontotheiruniqueenergyneeds.AmericanEnerpoweradherestothehigheststandardsofintegrity,dedica-tion,andconfidentialitywhileprovidingsuperior,timely,andcosteffectiveprofessionalelectricityandnaturalgasconsultingservicestotheirclients.
Cavazos Plumbing Company – SILVER INVESTOR6009Cottonwood,Pearland,TX77584281-692-1684Cavazos Plumbing Company was established in1993,andisfullserviceplumbingcompanyservingthePearlandandgreaterHoustonarea.OwnerandMasterPlumberRolandCavazoshasmore than20yearsofexperience ranging fromresidential repair tocommer-cial design and installation. At Cavazos Plumbing,theyvalueeachandeverycustomerandmakeittheirmissiontoprovidethemwithqualityworkataffordableprices.Theirstaffisalwaysavailabletoassistwithallplumbing questionswhether your needs are small orlarge.CavazosPlumbingproudlycallsPearlandhomeandremainsdedicated toservingourcommunitywithcareandprofessionalism.
Choice Energy Services5151SanFelipeSt,Ste2200,Houston,TX77056713-358-5409www.choiceenergyservices.comChoice Energy Services (CES) is a subsidiary ofOTC Global Holdings (www.otcgh.com), the largestindependent institutional broker of natural gas inNorthAmerica and a leading provider of liquidity to theNewYorkMercantileExchange,widelyknownasthelargestphysicalcommodityfuturesexchangeintheworld.OTCGlobal Holdings holds an estimated market share innaturalgasoptionsof50percent.Thecompanyservesmorethan225institutionalclients,including45membersoftheFortune500.Theyhaveunprecedentedrelation-shipswithenergyprovidersacrosstheUS,Canada,andtheEuropeanUnion–givingtheirclientsaccesstothe
widestvarietyofproductsandlowestpricesavailable.Theyareworkingwithsomeofthelargestretailloadsinthestateandotherderegulatedmarketswithspecializedportfolioproductsdevelopedforthem—givingtheirclientsaccesstowholesalemarketsforactivemanagementofenergycostsonarealtimebasis.ChoiceEnergyServiceshelpstheirclientsnavigatethroughthecomplicationsthatarisefromproduct,market,andcontractchangesintheindustry.Theirgoalistouncovervalueforyourorganizationbydevelopingtheoptimalstrategyforyourenergyexpenditures.
Houston Community Management Services17049ElCaminoReal,Ste100,Houston,TX77058832-864-1200www.houcomm.comwww.facebook.com/HouCommHoustonCommunityManagementServices,AAMC,provides community association management anddeveloperservicestotheHoustonarea.Since1979,their sole focus has been to deliver performancethat enriches communities and enhances the livesofthepeopletheyserve.Withaproventrackrecordofcommunitymanagementsuccess intheHoustonarea, HCMS has helped build communities thatwithstand the test of time. Houston CommunityManagementServicesprovidesawiderangeofassociationmanagementservicesincludingaccountingandfinancial,facilitiesmaintenanceanddeveloperconsulting.Inaddition,theyofferuniqueproductsandservicestomeetthechal-lengesandneedsoftoday’scommunityassociations.HoustonCMSisanAssociaCompany.AsapartofAssocia®,thenation’sleaderincommunityassociationmanagement,theyprovidetheoperationalstability,financiallongevityandindustryresourcestohelpmaintainthevalueofyourhome,whilegrowingthevalueofyourinvestment.
Rasberry’s Pest Control2418 S. Main, 77581 281-485-7600
10420 Broadway #108, 77584281-992-5888
Pho Anh Asian Bistro2705 Broadway, 77581 281-485-4492
17045 El Camino Real Ste 103, 77058281-480-3600
Pearland
Parent
Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates2950 Cullen Pkwy, Ste 111, 77584
713-441-9909
Moon Family Dentistry2803 Business Center Dr, Ste 121, 77584
713-436-3444
The Reserve at Tranquility Lake
12850 Oak Rd, 77584281-485-5777
5210 S. Sam Houston Pkwy, 77048281-431-3400
SILVER INVESTORS
Russell & Smith Automotive Group2900 S. Loop West, 77054, 713-663-4111
Eric MelassKillum Pest Control, Inc.
209 Plantation DriveLake Jackson, TX 77566-6140
EricMelass,VicePresidentofOperationsforKillumPestControl, Inc., isserving this yearaschairmanof theAmbassador team. Hehasworkedwithhisfamily’sbusinessfor17yearsandhasseenthecompanygrowtoservicingBrazoria,FortBend,Galveston,andHarrisCounties. AnativeofBrazoriaCounty,EricgraduatedfromBrazoswoodHighSchoolandwentontograduatefromTexasTechUniversitywithaMarketingDegree. HeisapastpresidentoftheGreaterHoustonPestControlAssociationandTheTexasPestControlAssociation.TheAssociationistheprincipaladvocateand
leadershiporganizationforthepestcontrolindustryinTexas.Ina2003issueofPestControlTechnologyMagazine,Ericwasselectedoutof700nominationsfromtheacrosstheUnitedStatesasa“40Under40”recipientforshowingleadershipintheindustry.In2006EricwasfeaturedinanepisodeofThePaulO’GradyShow,aBritishtalkshowillustrating“adayinthelifeofapestcontrolserviceprovider.” Ericenjoysbeinginvolvedinthecommunity,andbesideshisexceptionalservicetothePearlandChamberasanambassador,volunteerswiththeAngleton,Brazosport,andAlvin/ManvelChambersaswell.EriciscurrentlyontheboardofdirectorsoftheCoppingerFamilyYMCAandchairmanoftheBACHFunfest. EricandhiswifeKristiehavebeenmarriedforelevenyearsandhavetwochildren:Sierraage8andDylanage5.TheyhavelivedinthePearlandareasince2000.Hishobbiesincludehunting,fishing,golf,sportingevents,SCUBAdivingandspendingtimewithhisfamilyandfriends.Somethingmostpeopledon’tknowaboutEricisthathewentbackpackingbyhimselfforamonththroughWesternEuropethesummerbeforehegraduatedfromTexasTech.
Ambassador Profile...
RIBBON CUTTINGS, CONTINUEDNew Horizons Roofing Specialists35281/2E.Broadway,Pearland,TX77581281-489-1717www.nhrsroofing.comFor 18 years, New Horizons Roofing Specialistshave provided superior roofing service to theircustomersinthePearlandareaandhaveassistedtheminbeautifyingandprotectingtheirhomesandbusinesses.Theyofferthehighestqualityresiden-tial and commercial roofing services in the area.Services include new roof installations, repairs,maintenance, tearoffs, replacementof roofventsand skylights, vinyl and plank siding and more.Theircommitmenttoexcellencehasearnedthema fantastic reputation as one of the best roofingcontractorsaround.Theirfriendlyandprofessionalstaffisheretoansweranyquestionsyoumayhaveaboutthecompanyortheirservices.Whateveryourroofing needs,NewHorizonsRoofingSpecialists
canprovidetheperfectsolutionandgiveyoucompletesatisfaction.LetarepresentativefromNewHorizonsRoofingSpecialistscomemeetwithyouandshowyouwhysomanyoftheirclientshaveexpressedsatisfactionandofferedthemselvesasreferencesforthebusiness.
Space Center Systems, Inc.1635Broadway,Ste109,Pearland,77581281-482-2031www.spacecentersystems.comIn June SpaceCenter Systems celebratedten years of serving the technology needs ofPearland,andjustastheydidwhenthecompanyfirst opened, they strive to be the source fortaking care of all your technology services andsolutionrequirements.Theirexperiencedteamofconsultantswillworkwithyoutounderstandyourrequirementsandprovideinnovativedesignsthatcantakecareofmajorimplementationaspectsforyourbusinessoryourhome.Theseexpertswillfollowacasebasedapproach tocaptureall therequirementsofyourbusinessandmakesurethatnothingismissingandwillpresentdifferentmodelsandcustomizetheimplementationprocesstosuityourbudgetaryrequirements.Theyarecommittedtoensuringhighreliabilityandqualitytosatisfyyourtechnologyneeds.Theiruncom-promisingsupportserviceswillensurethatyourhighperformancebusinesscanruninasmoothmanner.SpaceCenterSystemsvaluestheirclientsandmakesurethattheimplementationprocessisdoneinacomprehensivemannerforthem.TheirstrategicallianceswithkeyindustryleadersintheITarenawillensurethatyougetthebestsolutionsforyourbusiness.
SILVER INVESTORS
16940 Highway 3, 77598 (832) 632-CARE (2273)
1122 N Main, 77581281-485-8321
19422-B Morris Rd, 77578281-489-9007
1904 Mykawa Rd, 77581281-485-5377
11713 Shadow Creek Pkwy, 77584713-793-4600
11200 Broadway #947, 77584713-436-3300
Broadway, 77581281-485-9840
10116 Broadway, 77584713-436-8110
215 E. Edgewood, 77546832-398-0112
Destination Pearland - See You There!
Pearland, 77584 832-472-2816
17717 South Freeway, 77578(713) 960-9800
SOUTHERN FORD
Destination Pearland Prepares for Development of 2013 Pearland Visitors Guide A comprehensivePearlandVisitorsGuidewillbeavailable forvisitorsandmeetingplannersbeginningin2013.Offeringcompleteinformationonlocal lodging,shoppinganddiningoptions,andtheguidewillalsofocusonareaattractions,outdoorrecreationalopportunitiesandlocaltransportationinformation. To aid in offsetting the cost of publishing theguide,localhospitalitypartnerswillbeofferedtheopportu-nitytoadvertisetheirbusiness.Althoughcomplementarylistingswillbeofferedforlocalhospitalitypartners,adver-tisingwillallowpartnerstodifferentiatetheirbusinessfromothersinPearland. Currently Destination Pearland is requestinginformationfromlocalhospitalitypartnersinordertoverifythatalllistings,datesandcontactinformationarecorrect.IfyouhavenotbeencontactedbyDestinationPearlandandfeelyourbusinessisonethatshouldbelistingintheguide,pleasecontactNancyDaltonbycalling281-485-3634. If you are interested in advertising in the2013PearlandVisitorsGuide,pleasecallCoryCart,VPDestinationMarketingforDestinationPearlandat281-485-3634. Ad sales will begin in August after DestinationPearlandfinalizesanagreementwithanoutsidevendortohelpconductthesalesphaseoftheguidedevelopment.
Spreading the Word, Recruiting Visitors The Destination Pearland teamwill be busyrecruitingneweventsandattendingeducationalseminarsthroughoutAugustandSeptember. InAugust,theteamwilltraveltoKilleen,TX,totheTexasAssociationofConvention&VisitorsBureau’sAnnualConference. There theywill learn the latest intravel trends within Texas while also gaining valuabletools for marketing and sales activities conducted topromotePearland. Afterthat,CoryCartwilltraveltoSiouxFalls,SD, to participate inmore than 50 scheduled appoint-ments with nationally recognized travel writers at theannual Travel Media Showcase. This show travelsaroundthecountryandassemblesthebrightestandmostprolifictravelwriterswhoseekstoryideasaboutcommu-nities likePearland. Thisshowresults in thousandsofdollarsofearnedmediacoverageforPearland. InSeptember,OklahomaCitywillbethehostsite for S.P.O.R.T.S 2012 Tradeshow. This show is areverseappointment tradeshow. DestinationPearlandwillhave43meetingswithsporteventrightsholderswhoareseekingvenuesfortheirevents. Formore information about howDestinationPearlandpromotesthecommunitytomeetingandeventplanners,calloneoftheteammembersat281-485-3634.
Pearland Theatre Guild Announces New Season at the New Pearl Theater Fromaside-splittingfarce,toaneeriePoeoffering,acheerfulholidayfavorite,toaPulitzer-prizewinningplay,athrillingmurdermystery,andmore,thenew season presented by the PearlandTheatreGuild is a combination of oldcommunityfavoritesandnewerworks. “Webelieveournewseasonhassomethingforeveryone,”saysReneevanNifterik,foundingexecutivedirector.”Weareespeciallyexcitedaboutournewchildren’sprogrammingwithopportunitiesforyouthtotakeclasses,participateinperformances,andattendqualitylivetheater,”vanNifterikcontinues. Themainstageeveningseason includes,TheNerdwrittenbyLarryShue,aplaydubbedthefunniestplayeverwritten,NightfallwithEdgarAllanPoebyEricCoble,theholidayfavorite,AChristmasStorywrittenbyPhilipGrecian,thegrippingdrama,ARaisin intheSunbyLorraineHansberry,Theheart-touching,Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin, the mixed-up murder mystery, Rehearsal forMurderbyD.DBrooke,andasummermusicalrevuefeaturingmusicofthefifties. The children’s season includes productions designed to appeal toyoungandfamilyaudiences.Theshowswillbelower-pricedandpresentedasSaturday matinees. SnowWhite, Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks andtheThreeBears,andTheVelveteenRabbit.Theafter school classesarealsoavailableforstudentsingradesK-8startingSeptember17. SpecialEngagementsfeature livemusicalactsandbands. AnElvisTributeshowisscheduledforSeptember21andtheBluesBrothersTributeBandisslatedforlaterinthefall. PTGwillhostafreeOpenHouseonSeptember8,2012from11-3pmwherepatronscantourthefacility,meetteachers,andseeliveperformanceswhileenjoyingrefreshmentsandactivitiesforthewholefamily. ThePearlandTheatreGuildisisa501c3non-profitperformingartsorganizationandissponsoredinpartbyagrantfromthecityofPearland through theParksandRecreationDepartment. Localcorporatesponsorship isprovidedbyMcGuffArchitectsandtheDrinkStation. FormoreinformationaboutthePearlandTheatreGuildandthePearlTheater,visitwww.Pearl-Theater.com.ThePearlTheaterislocated5minutesfromShadowCreekat14803ParkAlmeda,Houston,TX77047.
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The calendar is subject to change. Please check www.PearlandTexasChamber.us events calendar for the latest events or your weekly COMMERCEgram
Thursday, August 9Ribbon Cutting at 10:00 amKelly Services12727Featherwood#106Houston,77034Ribbon Cutting at 11:15 amJazzy Girls Beauty Boutique2015W.Alabama,Houston,77098After Work Happy Hour from 5:30 pm to 7 pmTexas First Bank2343NMainSt,SteA,77581Friday, August 10Ribbon Cutting at 2 pmKirklands Home Decor3143SilverlakeVillageDr,77584Tuesday, augusT 14Golf Planning Team Meeting at 9:30 amThe Commerce Center6117BroadwaySt,77581Thursday, augusT 16Commerce Development Team Meeting at 9:30 amThe Commerce Center6117BroadwaySt,77581
Thursday, augusT 16, ConTinuedMonthly Membership Luncheon at 11:30 amHilton Garden Inn12101ShadowCreekPkwy,77584Wednesday, August 22BizConnect Tour at 1 pmCSI14740 Kirby Dr, Pearland 77047Thursday, August 23Ribbon Cutting at 10 amKup N Kakes1807BroadwaySt,Ste101,77581Ribbon Cutting at 10:45 amTotal Bodywork9415BroadwaySt,Ste121,77584Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 amCafé Taraiz9415BroadwaySt,Ste117,77584Business After Hours from 5-7 pmStadia Sports Grill11200BroadwaySt,77584
Thursday, August 30Ribbon Cutting at 10 amWoodforest National Bank1710BroadwaySt,77581Ribbon Cutting at 10:45 amSt. Andrews Apartments10000BroadwaySt,77584Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 amTransforming You Counseling and Wellness11233ShadowCreekPkwy#200,77584
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