E-Connections

 

A weekly electronic publication of the Community Chamber of Commerce of EMC.

February 5, 2010
Greetings!  
 
Make plans to attend the EMC Observer Networking lunch on Wednesday Feb 10th at 11:30am.  Located at the Hofbrau in Porter on FM1314.  Cost is $10 at the door, in the meeting room in back.  Bring your flyers and business cards, door prizes welcomed.
 
 
Andy, Delilah & Rhonda
Raymark A/C to Host Chamber After Hours Event
SAVE THE DATE!

Make plans to join us at Raymark A/C & Heating on Feb. 23rd 5:30-7:30pm.

This is an evening "After Hours" Networking event, thanks to our sponsor Raymark, this is a free event for you to attend.  Enjoy snacks and beverages after work and meet some new contacts while promoting your business. 
Door Prizes are welcome, bring your business cards!!
See you then!
Chamber Invites Vendors to Taste/Expo 

The Community Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses, health care service providers, restaurants and caterers to participate in the Consumer Health & Business Expo with a Taste of East Montgomery County.

Taste Food Samples | Raffles | Health Screenings
Product Demos | Entertainment | Blood Drive
Free Information | Door Prizes | Free Samples

The event is being held Wednesday March 24th between 4 and 7 pm at the Yellow Rose Reception Hall in New Caney.
  • Vendors may showcase their business with a non-food booth.
  • Vendors that are a food booth may showcase their business while offering bite size samples of their food to the public. 
  • Your 10x10 booth space will be furnished with a 6' table and two chairs.
  • Food Booths must be able to provide bite-size samples for at least 300 people.
  • Vendors are encouraged to dress the part and decorate their booth according to our "Texas" theme.
  • Your participation automatically enters you into the Golden Chef Award contest. This award is judged based on food, booth decor & team spirit. Only those providing food in their booth will be eligible for the golden chef award.
  • All vendors are encouraged to offer product samples, literature, demonstrations, screenings, raffles or door prizes.
Registration Form - download here.  Registration and payment deadline is March 18th.
Team City Summit
Team City East Montgomery County Community Planning Summit

Team City

The public is invited to participate in the 2010 Team City EMC Community Planning Summit.  The format this year will be different in that there will be two community input sessions on specific topics followed by a wrap-up session at the Chamber's March Luncheon.
 
Plan now to attend either (or both) sessions where your ideas will be used to plan for the future and where your input will matter. 
Join community leaders as they share their ideas
with you and you provide your input to them.
 
Economic Development and Tourism
Education

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Yellow Rose Reception Hall
FREE to the public
 
Quality of Life
Government and Infrastructure
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Yellow Rose Reception Hall
FREE to the public
 
Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at EMCID
(There is a $13.00 per person charge to attend the March 3rd luncheon. Reservations Required - call the Chamber to reserve your seat.)
 
Sponsored by: Entergy and the Team City EMC Steering Committee of the Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County
 
The Yellow Rose Reception Hall is located at 21130 Legion Road in New Caney behind the EMC Courthouse.
Lone Star College System Women's Conference

Lone Star College-Montgomery 2010 Women's Conference, titled "Step Up and Reach Your Potential," will inform, inspire and challenge professional women in our community-all in one day! Save the date-Friday, February 19, 2010 at Lone Star College-Montgomery campus. The purpose of this inaugural event is to bring together established executives, as well as new business professionals to promote diversity, the spirit of working together and the value of leadership. Participants will work on personal skill sets needed to push for their new direction. Register now for this exciting opportunity including two empowering keynote presentations provided by Fawn Germer and Nelda Blair, a dynamic panel discussion and several interactive break-out sessions.  
REGISTER NOW for $99 (including breakfast/lunch) by calling 936.273.7446 or online at https://www.mycommunitytickets.com/event_info.asp?eventid=25521   

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Upcoming Events Calendar
    
Submit your New Event to our Calendar - Free!
  • Feb 8 AARP Tax-Aide Service
  • Feb 8 Education Committee Meeting
  • Feb 9 Rotary Club of EMC
  • Feb 10 Taste/Expo Committee Mtg
  • Feb 10 Observer Networking Lunch
  • Feb 11 AARP Tax-Aide Service
  • Feb 11 Twin City Lions Club
  • Feb 11 EMCID Board Meeting
  • Feb 15 AARP Tax-Aide Service
  • Feb 15 Splendora ISD Trustee Meeting
  • Feb 16 Rotary Club of EMC
  • Feb 16 Tween Territory
  • Feb 17 Team City Summit: Economic Dev & Tourism, Education 
  • Feb 17 Sawmill Committee Meeting
  • Feb 20 Keep Montgomery County Beautiful Volunteer Recognition Dinner 
  • Feb 21 Finale` by Glenna Open House
  • Feb 22 AARP Tax-Aide Service
  • Feb 23 Rotary Club of EMC
  • Feb 23 New Caney ISD Board Meeting 
  • Feb 23 Chamber After Hours Networking @ Raymark
  • Feb 24 Team City Summit: Quality of Life, Government and Infrastructure
  • Feb 24 Taste/Expo Committee Mtg
  • Feb 25 AARP Tax-Aide Service
  • Feb 25 Beautification Committee Meeting
  • Feb 26 Networking Breakfast
  • Feb 27 New Caney Fire Dept Annual Chili Dinner
Visit our website for details about these events.
We enjoy hearing from you, give us a call at 281-354-0051 with comments or questions. 
 
Chamber Staff:
Andy Dill, President
Delilah Lewis, Director of Membership Marketing/Events
Rhonda Behnken, Administrative Assistant & Webmaster
 
Chamber
In This Issue
Taste/Expo Vendors
Team City Summit
Calendar
Quick Links
New Members
 
Business
The Gilbert G. Garcia Law Firm
220 N. Thompson,STE 202 Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 756-3333 · Fax: (936) 539-4357

Lone Star AC
25634 E Holly Ln Splendora, TX 77372
(281) 399-0952 · Fax: (281) 689-0926
Renewing Members
 
Business
Barnard Architects
Glen E.Trout Co., Inc.
Logo Stuff Inc.
Preferred Monitoring Services
Wild Country Recreation Park
Distinguished Investors  
 
Platinum
East Montgomery County Improvement District
Ford Steel, LLC
H C Jeffries Tower Co., Inc.
Williams Airport
Diamond
Hallett Materials
Porter Wal-Mart Supercenter
Gold
Backyard Paradise Pools
Commissioner Ed Rinehart
Kingwood Medical Center
Pump Solutions, Inc.
The Signorelli Company
Silver
Alamo Hydraulics of Houston, Inc. 
Friendswood Development Co.
LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Rosewood Funeral Home
 
Bronze

Allied Power Mart
Amegy Bank of Texas
American Fixtures Cabinet Co.
ATC Home Health, LLC
Bristol Payroll Services
Buster Brown Propane & Car Wash
C&S Title, Inc.
Champion Rentals, Inc.
Chase Bank
Dirt Road Divas
DT Construction, LP
CenturyLink...EMBARQ
Entergy Texas
Flagship Car Wash & Lube Center
FMC Tubular & Equipment Corporation
Fred Haas Toyota World
Frost Construction Co., Inc.
Hayes Electric Supply, LLC
Joiner Partnership, Inc
Lone Star College - Kingwood
Miller Homes and Land
Pace Stancil Funeral Home
Plains State Bank 
Planet Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Porter Kwik Kar
Rhino Financial Mortgage
RICOH Americas Corporation 
SignAd
Spirit Exposition
Sterling Bank
TDH Builders, LLC
HCN The Observer
Thomas Tractor Works
Wells Fargo Bank
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