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THRIVE
The Official Newsletter of the Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce
Connect ~ Community ~ Thrive

Issue Date: January 29, 2010

4714 Louetta Road West, Spring TX 77389 | 281-257-4431   www.springkleinchamber.org

LUNCHEON AGENDA

February 2, 2010 

11:30 – Meet and Greet

12:00 – SKCC Update, Committee Announcements, New Members

12:15 – Harris County Tax Assessor Leo Vasquez

12:45 – Door Prizes – Adjournment $20 – Member$25 – Non-members  

SKCC welcomes Leo Vasquez, Harris County Tax Assessor  

Leo Vasquez serves as the Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar of Harris County, Texas, the nation’s third-most populous county comprising approximately 4 million people. Mr. Vasquez possesses more than 20 years of private sector professional experience in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, analysis, and hands-on business operations.   Mr. Vasquez’s strong commitment to community service is demonstrated by his active leadership role in the community and political arena through extensive work on various professional, cultural, political, and business organizations and boards.         

SKCC Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies  

SKCC Ribbon Cutting for Trinity Healthcare Network 24 Hour Emergency Room held January 21, 2010.  Toni Richard presents membership plaque to representatives of the ER facility.  Thanks to SKCC Member Businesses, Tomball-Spring Times, Aflac, Terry McDougle Homes, Runaas Resources and EFGIA Insurance for their attendance at this event.   

 

JANUARY 30 – SKCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Karate Masters

GRAND OPENING!4712 #4 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77388

RSVP today at www.springkleinchamber.org Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce members, please mark your calendars for this Saturday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting for Karate Masters. Stop by and show your support.     

(To schedule your own company’s ribbon cutting, contact Siboney Trevino-Toth at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 713.206.7958.)      

SKCC MEMBER RENEWALS 

SMALL BUSINESS U.S. Accolades

723 S. Cherry Street Tomball, TX 77375

www.usaccolades.com 

p. 281-255-9811

f. 281-255-9558e.

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Siboney Trevino-Toth, District Sales Coordinator, Texas/Gulf Coast

American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac) 

16422 Stuebner Airline,

Suite 107,

Spring, Texas 77379

www.aflac.com

p.713.206.7958 

f. 281.379.4932

e. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

 

Carol Baker, Travel Specialist

Kan-Do Travel
www.carolbakertravel.com
p. 281-376-0858

f. 281-376-3046
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This is a KID FRIENDLY Event so BRING THE FAMILY!!! Hope to see y'all there!!  - Giselle Sharpe, Program Director, Karate Masters Family Martial Arts Center, 281.288.2001
 
Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce Directory - One goal for 2010 is to publish our SKCC business directory.  If you have not renewed your membership yet, download your application now.  We want your company listed in the directory to further market your business!  Thank you for being a part of building something historical in our community.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

FEBRUARY 2 – SKCC MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Tuesday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Denny’s Meeting Room

6504 FM 2920 at TC Jester

Speaker: Leo Vasquez, Harris County Tax Assessor

RSVP today at www.springkleinchamber.org 

(MARCH:  Steve Black, National Senior Trainer with Brian Tracy – Topic: Business Building Workshop) 

 

FEBRUARY 12  -SKCC BREAKFAST SPEED NETWORKING

Friday – 8:30 a.m.

Chick-fil-A,

Spring Town Center

FM 2920 and Kuykendahl 

 

FEBRUARY 18 –SKCC CONNECT AFTER FIVE MIXER

Thursday - 6pm to 8pm

The Wing Café and Daiquris

5200 Louetta #100 (near Kuykendahl)

RSVP today at www.springkleinchamber.org.    

 

Established in May 2008, the Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce (SKCC) exists for the primary purpose of strengthening business growth in the community through networking, community involvement and legislative advocacy.  We also intend to create a unique identity and brand for the Spring and Klein communities to attract a robust economy and promote a positive quality of life for businesses and residents. We encourage you to be a part of this rapidly growing organization at the ground floor of this historic movement.  To learn more about membership, visit our website at www.springkleinchamber.org where you can download a membership application or please contact Tracy Bhatnagar, SKCC Membership Chair, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .    

 

SKCC Board Members: Toni Richard (Tomball-Spring-Times), President/Chair; Marchel Peterson (Results Realty), Vice-Chair; Candace Runaas (Runaas Resources PR), Secretary; Tracy Bhatnagar (IBC Bank), Member-At-Large 

 

Membership Committee: Tracy Bhatnagar (IBC Bank), Chair; Siboney Trevino-Toth (Aflac), Ribbon Cuttings; Sotheara Bo-Tran (IBC Bank); Robin Favara (First Victoria Bank); Quentin Hollis (The Wing Café & Daiquiris)  

 

Important Links:

Great Northwest Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau – www.visitnorthwesthouston.com - a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of local attractions, lodges and eateries to hometown and out-of-town tourists. Call 281-357-1182 to learn more.  

Tomball-Spring Times – www.tomballspringtimes.comonline local publication where you can find news on local schools, government representatives, and other newsworthy people and events. 

ExploreSpring.com – Visit www.explorespring.com to learn more about events happening in and around Spring, Texas and business marketing opportunities 

Official Harris County, Texas website - www.co.harris.tx.us/Harris County Precinct 4 – Commissioner Jerry Eversole – www.hcp4.net

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office – Constable Ron Hickman - http://www.cd4.hctx.net/

 

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