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East Montgomery County2011 | COMMUNITYCHAMBEREMC.COM
COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Porter • New Caney • Splendora • Kingwood • Patton Village • Roman Forest • Woodbranch Village • Grangerland and surrounding areas
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Index of AdvertisersAllied Power Mart Inc. .........................4Anne Vickery - NE Houston Commercial Real Estate ........................................... 56Archie’s Food Basket ......................... 50Backyard Paradise Pools .................... 52Barnard Architects ............................. 56Buster Brown Propane ...................... 54C & P Cashless Marketing, LLC./ ITEX ............................................................... 14CenturyLink ........................................ 16Comfort Suites Kingwood / Humble / IAH ...................................... Back CoverCurrin, Wuest, Mielke, Paul & Knapp, PLLC .................................................... 16East Montgomery County Improvement District ................................................. 24Edward Jones ...................................... 50Egli Stone Works .................................62First Bank & Trust East Texas - Splen-dora....................................................... 14Five Starr Steel .................................... 62Flags Real Estate ................................ 12Fred Haas Toyota World ................... 56Fred Wetz Insurance Agency ........... 46Gerland’s Food Fair #92 ................... 60Green Oak Open MRI ........................ 6Hallett Materials ................................. 46Hebert Photography .......................... 12HHH Electric Company ................... 56Hofbrau ............................................... 50Houston Community Bank ...............42Impressable Promotional Products . 58Italiano’s Restaurant ............................. 2J.A. Costanza & Assoc. ...................... 52Justice of the Peace James Metts ..... 46Kingwood Garden Center ................ 16Kingwood Medical Center ................ 26Kwik Kar Lube & Tune .................... 54L. Wendell Hefton, CPA ................... 58La Quinta Inn & Suites - New Caney 54Let’s Mechanical ................................. 58Littlefield Brothers Concrete Construc-tion ....................................................... 54LogoStuff, Inc. .................................... 50Lone Star College - Kingwood......... 20MARKS RICHARDSON PC, Attorneys at Law ................................................... 16Max Bowl ............................................ 56
MC Emergency Communication District ..............................................................48Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital .................................. Front Inside CoverMinuteman Press of Humble........... 58Mission Northeast .............................. 58New Caney Inn & Suites ................... 48New Caney ISD .................................. 20New Horizons Inc. Gallery .............. 52 New Horizons Inc. Resale ................ 58Outhouse Solutions, Inc.................... 46Plains State Bank ................................ 44Porter Fire Department .................... 52Porter MUD ........................................ 48Porterwood Apartments ................... 56Pro Star Waste .................................... 60Raymark Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. .......................................................... 8Rhino Financial Mortgage ................ 58Salons At The Loft ............................ 56Segrest HomeLand Realty ................ 54Shank Wealth Management .............. 60Sign*A*Rama ...................................... 48Sterling Bank ....................................... 44Sterling McCall Honda ...................... 42Sullivan’s Advanced Paint & Body ... 10Susanne Kite - Mary Kay Cosmetics 12Texas Roadhouse ................................ 46The Filter Man Ltd. ........................... 14The Villas at Valley Ranch Apartments ..............................................................16Turnco Sheetmetal Design ............... 62Village Learning & Achievement Center ..............................................................42Walmart - Supercenter ....................... 42Ward Financial Services .................... 56Yellow Rose Reception Hall ................1
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Welcome from the Chairman of the Board
The Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County would like to welcome you to our area. This community guide and membership directory is provided to you by the members advertising in it. Please call upon them for the goods and services you need.
This is an exciting time to be involved in the growth in East Montgomery County. Over 440 members are working together to enhance the economic growth and stability of the area. The rapid growth over the last few years shows no signs of letting up – in fact it is increas-ing. Our schools and community college are experienc-ing record enrollment increases and housing starts and completions continue to be strong. All of these factors are having a positive impact on our local economy.
The Chamber, through its board members, committees and volunteers, works closely with our three local school districts and community college to provide the highest quality education possible. New workforce training opportunities have been developed that provide meaningful training for area citizens, thus improving these individuals quality of life.
The East Montgomery County Improvement District provides economic and com-munity development programs through revenues generated from the local sales tax. Our local elected officials are also strong supporters of the area and its programs.
All of us working together is what makes East Montgomery County strong. Shar-ing the responsibility of building a strong community is critically important to our success.
We invite you to visit the Chamber at 21575 Hwy 59 North, Suite 100 in New Caney or our website at www.communitychamberemc.com. We are here to serve and anxious to meet you!
Sincerely,
Gary Gardner2011 Chairman of the Board
Welcome to East Montgomery County.Eight distinct communities make up what is often called “East County”. The
communities of Porter, New Caney, Splendora, Roman Forest, Woodbranch Village, Patton Village, Grangerland, and a portion of Kingwood are located in the area. The area is predominately “un-incorporated” thus most requirements such as permitting, etc. fall under the guidelines established by Montgomery County. A significant por-tion of the area falls under the City of Houston’s extraterritorial jurisdiction policies. There are four incorporated cities; Patton Village, Roman Forest, Splendora and Woodbranch Village within the area.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy the diversity of lifestyles found in the East Mont-gomery County area. The moderate climate, natural resources of parks, nearby lakes, and the gulf coast enhance year-round recreation opportunities. The close proximity
to the cultural and social amenities within the City of Houston, as well as the recreational op-portunities found on Lake Conroe, Lake Houston and Lake Livingston provide area residents a wide range of activities.
The area has a strong medical services component. Kingwood Medical Center and its associated operations comprise the largest health entity physically within “East County”. Six other hospitals in neighboring cities also serve residents. These include Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Conroe Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, St. Luke’s Episcopal The Woodlands and St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital in The Woodlands. Dr. Barry G. Willens’ clinic in New Caney, the East Montgomery County Community Clinic in Splendora and several other Doctors and clinics are also in the area.STATISTICAL BRAGGING POINTS
The East Montgomery County area has seen significant growth in population over the last twenty years with New Caney, Porter and Splendora zip codes showing an 86.33% increase in population. This has had a significant impact on our public school system and the vot-ers within New Caney and Splendora ISD’s have responded to this growth by passing bond referendums to meet the continuing educational needs of their students. This will be covered further under the education section.DRIVE-TIME DATA
The drive-time to downtown Houston from Porter/New Caney is approximately thirty minutes or less along Hwy 59. Construction has recently been completed on Hwy 59 to the Liberty County line.ACRES OF RAW LAND
The area still contains thousands of areas of raw land. In the Porter area in excess of three thousand areas are available. In the New Caney area over two thousand areas are available and in the Splendora area approximately eleven thousand areas of raw land is still available for development. Many smaller tracts of fifty acres or less are also available and many with Hwy 59 or Loop 494 frontage.TRANSPORTATION
US Highway 59 is the main north/south roadway running through the area with state high-ways 242 and 105 along with FM roads 1314, 1485, and 2090 traversing the area east and west. Highway 59 has often been called the most busy non interstate roadway in the country and it brings “East County” within close proximity to not only downtown Houston but to Bush Intercontinental Airport and to the Port of Houston. The final environmental impact state-ments for the proposed Grand Parkway (Hwy 99), a third loop, around Houston have been developed with construction schedules still to be determined. Major rail line service runs through the area as well.
Over 70,000 cars per day pass through the intersection of Highway 59 and FM1314, with 51,000 per day at Hwy 59 and FM1485. At the Harris/Montgomery County line 142,000 cars cross that area.
Improvements to Hwy 59, FM1314 and FM1485 have been completed with Hwy 59 being built to interstate standards. Hwy 59 includes three to four traffic lanes in each direction and two to three lane feeder roads along each side, dependent upon the area, all the way to the Liberty County line to the north. FM1314 in Porter has been widened to four lanes from Loop 494 to one mile south of Hwy 242. FM1485 has been widened to four lanes from Loop 494 to Kidd-Cemetery Road in New Caney.
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority was formed in 2007 to establish and build additional toll roads in the county. Four initial projects have been identified including; a direct connector at Hwy 242 and Interstate 45, a north/south connector to the Grand Parkway (two phases), and establishing toll lanes adjacent to the lanes of Hwy 242.
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UTILITIESResidential and industrial customers receive reliable, dependable electrical power and natural
gas service, with attractive rates. The county’s future water resources are under study with conservation and management of those resources being key factors.
The area is served by the following utilities.Entergy Texas, electricityCenter Point Energy, natural gasAT&T, CenturyLink, and Consolidated Communications; telephone & internet.SuddenLink and Northland Communications; TV and internet.Various Municipal Utility Districts and Porter Special Utility District, water and sewer
DEMOGRAPHICSPopulation by Zip Code in East Montgomery County
(2000, 2009 and 2014 Figures from ESRI and Demographics Now)
12,729
17,226 19,745
21,233
10,719
15,687
23,579
32,842
7,225 9,692
11,064 11,360
1990 Census 2000 Census 2009 Estimate 2014 Projection
New Caney 77357 Porter 77365 Splendora 77372
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East Montgomery County - Our HistorySpanish missionaries and conquistadors settled in the area and in 1837 Montgomery
County was established by Governor Sam Houston. Montgomery County was the third county established in the Republic of Texas.
Located across the east fork of the San Jacinto River, East Montgomery County has a rich history as well, with some of the earliest settlers making their way here in the 1860’s. Over the years other communities including Porter, New Caney, Splendora, and Grangerland were started and continue to thrive today. Following the develop-ment of Bush Intercontinental Airport on the north side of Houston new subdivi-sions began and brought Roman Forest, Woodbranch Village, Patton Village, and Kingwood.
In the early 1840’s settlers were drawn to this area by the large timber stands covering the land. Sawmills became the main economic force. Located on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad the community of Porter was originally called Porter Mill, after the first sawmill in the area. Just up the road Presswood and the Boggy District were founded. In 1862 Captain John Robertson petitioned the Post Office for the name Caney, Texas but found out that there was al-ready a town with the same name, thus the name New Caney was established to avoid confusion with the other town. In 1907 Dr. Edwin Granger founded the area known as Grangerland. A cotton gin was built, and his sons S.D. and Wyn built “Granger Camp” for the oil field families. Splendora, just six miles north of New Caney, was developed in the 1880’s by Charles Cox. It became known as Cox’s Switch since Mr. Cox was instrumental in having the HE&WT Railroad put in a narrow gauge spur from Houston for crossties and lumber, resulting in many railroad and lumber related jobs. In 1886, Mr. Cox asked Postmaster M Z King to rename the town Splendora because of the “splendor of its floral environment”.
Patton Village was developed by William Patton in the 1950’s as the area’s first real estate development. In the 1960’s Woodbranch Village and Roman Forest, Houston’s “satellite city” became the area’s more restricted real estate developments. Over the last forty years Kingwood and other developments have been established. Kingwood became one of the most successful master planned communities in the nation and today is home to more than 70,000 residents.
In 1994, a 4,919.5 acre state park with 2,404 acres in East Montgomery County was opened. Entrance to the park is just east of New Caney on FM1485. Also that year, Highway 242 was opened, connecting the area to Interstate 45 and the western portion of the county.
Our convenient location, less than thirty miles northeast of downtown Houston along U S Highway 59, East Montgomery County is experiencing robust population and commercial growth. Numerous new subdivisions and expansion of existing developments are underway. New commercial tracts are being developed as well.
Located less than twenty minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and close to the Port of Houston the area is a prime location for commercial and residen-tial development.
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The Economy and Economic DevelopmentMore than 60,000 people live in the trade area, and the major markets of Houston,
Conroe, and The Woodlands are less than thirty minutes away. The area’s labor force is one of its primary assets. An abundance of workers with strong work ethics in a broad range of professions are available.
Montgomery County’s economy is very strong and continues to strengthen each year. The continued growth of the entire county and especially the anticipated growth in East Montgomery County is very exciting.
Montgomery County is ranked as the 5th fastest growing county in Texas and 28th in the nation with its populations more than doubling in the last twenty years. With a growth rate of between five and six percent per annum the current population of approximately 500,000 and is projected to top 800,000 in the next twenty-five years. The entire greater Houston region is experiencing this same growth with a projected 1.4 million new households and 1.5 million new jobs over the next twenty-five years.
The East Montgomery County area is fast becoming one of the focal points for development in the greater Houston region. Considering its close proximity to Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Port of Houston, downtown Houston and other re-gional economic centers the area has seen rapid growth in the last two years.
While this is exciting, it also requires planning. Regional planning is being led by the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) and involves citizens from across the region meeting to discuss growth issues. Infrastructure and particularly transporta-tion planning is critical to the future of the region. Montgomery County voters overwhelmingly passed a $100 million bond referendum in 2005 to upgrade desig-nated roads throughout the county. In addition $60 million was approved to improve numerous county roads throughout the county. US Hwy 59 and Interstate 45 are also being improved to meet the increased demands with Hwy 59 soon to be completed to interstate standards.
Several new projects, both residential and commercial, are currently being devel-oped. Instrumental in these projects are regional developers such as Friendswood Development Company, The Signorelli Company, Marlin/Atlantis, Hendricks Inter-ests, Gulf Coast Commercial and others. Projects include residential subdivisions, commercial tracts, or both in several cases. Home prices range from the $90’s to the $800,000’s. Significant among these residential developments are Oakhurst at King-wood and Valley Ranch. The Valley Ranch Town Center project will give Porter/New Caney a “downtown” that will attract visitors from surrounding areas. Numerous nationally known home builders are currently building in these area developments. Here is a sampling.OAKHURST AT KINGWOOD
Oakhurst at Kingwood encompasses some 1,400 lots and is located south of FM1314 and just north of Northpark Drive. The development’s homes range in price from the $150,000s to the $800,000s. Also located within the development is the beautiful and challenging Oakhurst Golf Club. Privately owned and separate from the development the course is a daily fee course open to the public. The development also features a community pool and club building that is open to the residents. Several well known home builders are actively building in this development. Oakhurst at Kingwood is a development of Friendswood Development Company. VALLEY RANCH
The Valley Ranch project includes over 3,000 lots, 300 plus apartment units, and 1,000,000 square feet of retail space and will give Porter/New Caney a “downtown” that will attract visitors from surrounding areas. D R Horton is currently the ex-clusive builder in Valley Ranch. Central to the development of Valley Ranch is the
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construction of the Grand Parkway or Hwy 99. The Grand Parkway will be the third loop around Houston and provide quick access (13.6 miles) to Interstate 45. Construction of Segment G (from I-45 to US Hwy 59) is still to be determined. Homes in the development currently range in price from the $140’s to the $400’s. The project covers some 1,300 plus acres located from north of the proposed route of the Grand Parkway to just north of FM 1314 in Porter. The acreage surrounds New Caney ISD’s sixth grade campus as well as Valley Ranch Elementary and the football and baseball stadiums. The Villas at Valley Ranch, a luxury apartment complex, opened in the fall of 2008. Valley Ranch is a project of The Signorelli Company of Conroe.
The growth in East Montgomery County also has an impact on the regional economic well being as many of the homes that are being built will be purchased by people who will work in Harris County, and at the same time, many of the new jobs being created will be manned by people who live in neighboring counties and commute into East Montgomery County to work. Growth and development throughout the north Houston region has a significant impact on our area. By working together with our friends and neighbors we can accomplish much!
East Montgomery County Improvement DistrictThe East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) was created by special legis-
lation in 1997. Upon approval by the state legislature the voters within the boundaries of New Caney and Splendora school districts passed a referendum to create the district and for them to collect a one cent sales tax on applicable goods and services. In 2009 citizens approved an additional half cent sales tax for the district. The district, commonly known as EMCID, uses those funds for both economic and community development projects. The district has enjoyed many successes since its creation and proudly counts the location of the Wal-Mart Distribution Center among its successful efforts. Their industrial park encompasses some 400 plus acres and is now the home to several light industrial businesses including businesses from Mexico and France. EMCID continues to actively market the area by attending national trade shows and industry shows to share the great things that are happening in East Montgomery County.
The most significant project underway is Global EarthQuest Ventures which will include an interactive theme park, hotel/convention center, numerous restaurants, residential develop-ment and other amenities, plus the EarthQuest Institute. This $1.5 billion project alone will change the economic model for East Montgomery County. Global EarthQuest Ventures will be built in phases with phase one possibly beginning in the summer of 2011. This project will bring some 2,700 jobs in just phase one. The entire project is centered around sustainable “green” technology.
The retail development in EarthQuest coupled with the development of the Valley Ranch Town Center and other local retail centers the area will become a hub for retail sales.
Graduating seniors from New Caney and Splendora schools, local home schooled students, private school graduates (within the EMCID district) and adults receiving their GED (and live within EMCID’s district) are eligible for $1,000 college scholarships. These funds can be used at any accredited college, technical school, or university in the country. These funds come from the community development dollars. The EMC Scholarship Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit education foundation) has been established to administer these dollars and scholarships.
Community development grants to local organizations are also considered twice each year. An application for funds is required as well as various reporting requirements if funds are received. During the fiscal year 2008-2009 a total of $369,000 in community development grants were awarded.
Incentives can also be granted by EMCID to eligible businesses for both start up or existing businesses. In cooperation with Montgomery County these incentives assist in the recruitment of new and expanded businesses to the area.
EMCID is governed by an eight member board, elected by the voters within New Caney
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and Splendora school district boundaries. Directors serve four year staggered terms. To reach EMCID, call 281-354-4419 or visit their website at www.emctx.com
2010 Rates * All rates are per $100 valuationConroeISD $1.2950NewCaneyISD $1.5400SplendoraISD $1.3599LoneStarCollegeSystem $0.1176MontgomeryCounty $0.4838MontgomeryCountyHospitalDistrict $0.0754CityofPattonVillage $0.3890CityofRomanForest $0.4707CityofSplendora $0.2968CityofWoodbranchVillage $0.3373NewCaneyMUD $0.7100PorterMUD $0.5150EastMontgomeryCountyMUD#1 $0.0000EastMontgomeryCountyMUD#3 $0.9500RomanForestConsolidatedMUD $0.2900EmergencyServicesDistrict#6 $0.1000EmergencyServicesDistrict#7 $0.1000EmergencyServicesDistrict#11 $0.1000* All rates are subject to change. Please contact the respective entity for their most current rate. Information
from Montgomery County Tax Assessor/Collector’s websiteRETAIL SALES TAX
CityofSplendora 1.00%*EastMontgomeryCountyImprovementDistrict 1.50%*MontgomeryCountyEmergencyServicesDist6&70.50%StateofTexas 6.25%Totalformostofarea 8.25% * EMCID rate does not apply within the city limits of Splendora
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HOTEL/MOTEL TAXThe East Montgomery County Improvement District collects a 7.00% hotel/motel tax on
room rentals within the boundaries of the district.TAX ABATEMENTS AND INCENTIVES
East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) offers incentives to companies locating within their jurisdictional boundaries (as defined previously). Each situation is on a case-by-case basis and varies based on the number of jobs created, capital improvements made, etc.
Montgomery County also offers tax abatements to parties that meet their requirements. The county, under the direction of J. R. Moore, Jr., Tax Assessor & Collector, will present his find-ings and/or recommendations to Commissioner’s Court for consideration.
All three independent school districts and the college district are pro-business and welcome new entities into the area, even though they cannot grant incentives or abatements under cur-rent state law.
The formation of municipal utility districts is also possible with the assistance of our State Representatives and State Senators support. With the legislature only meeting in odd num-bered years this process is more time sensitive than dealing with EMCID or Montgomery County.
EducationPublic school education is provided by three highly respected independent school
districts; New Caney ISD, Splendora ISD, and the Caney Creek feeder zone of Conroe ISD.
Both New Caney and Splendora ISDs are planning for the future and passed bond referendums in the spring of 2007. Through citizen input both districts utilized facilities study committees to determine the direction the district should take for the next several years. Conroe ISD voters passed a $527 million bond referendum in 2008 to keep up with its growth. All the public schools in the area are conscious of the challenges of increasing growth in the whole area. Conroe ISD was named and “exemplary” district in 2010 and is the largest district in Texas to achieve that level. New Caney ISD has achieved “recognized” status as a district for nine of the last ten years according to the Texas Education Agency. Splendora ISD was also named a “recognized” district in 2010 reaching a new milestone with this recognition. CONROE ISD (CANEY CREEK FEEDER ZONE)
Conroe ISD is a 348-square mile school district located in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. The geographic areas of the District are diverse and include The Woodlands, Oak Ridge North, Conroe, and Caney Creek, as well as several other smaller towns, communities, and unincorporated areas. CISD is one of the fastest growing school districts in the State with an average enrollment growth of over 1,500 per year.
The Caney Creek Feeder Zone occupies the northeast quadrant of the school dis-trict and is projected to experience contin-ued growth through the next several years. The feeder zone has seen several additions and new facilities over recent years to ac-commodate future growth. Schools in this zone include Caney Creek High School, Moorhead Junior High, Grangerland Inter-mediate, Austin Elementary, Creighton Elementary, Milam Elementary, and San Jacinto Elementary. The Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating for 2010 Caney Creek High, Moorhead Junior High, Creighton Elementary, Milam Elementary and San Jacinto Elementary with a “recog-nized:” rating.
Conroe ISD has continued to excel in all areas throughout the district. Over the past several years, achievement scores have increased and are well above the state and national averages. The 2010 District Accountability Rating from the Texas Educa-tion Agency earned CISD an academic rating of Exemplary. CISD is an exceptional place to learn and grow. Their mission is to educate their youth to reach their fullest intellectual and academic potential. Through a multifaceted curriculum, with a wide variety of programs and opportunities, CISD meets the challenge of providing the very best education for our students. CISD maintains high expectations for students and staff and provides the support and services needed to meet these expecta-tions. CISD is also one of the most progressive school districts in the state in the implementation of instructional technology. CISD has a strong infrastructure that is equipped to handle what the growing and ever-changing field of technology will offer in the future.
CISD is a community of individuals working together to achieve the best for students. We are proud of the accomplishments of the students, teachers, and admin-istrators who have helped make CISD a great school district.
CONROE ISD CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Don Stockton, Superintendent 936-709-7751Caney Creek High School 936-709-2000Moorhead Junior High 936-709-2400Austin Elementary 936-709-8400Grangerland Intermediate 936-709-3500Milam Elementary 936-709-5200San Jacinto Elementary 281-465-7700
NEW CANEY ISDThe New Caney Independent School District is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Houston in East
Montgomery County serving the residents in the Porter, New Caney, and a portion of the Kingwood communities.The District is one of the largest employers in Montgomery County with a history of steady growth of housing
and business development. Parent and community involvement is committed to ensuring student success. New Caney ISD voters have a strong sense of support for the district and have passed three consecutive bond referen-dums with three to one margins. In the fall of 2010 the district opened Porter High School, the second high school in the district. The ninth elementary campus is under construction and will open in the fall of 2011. Discussions are underway regarding this new elementary with respect to it being designated as a “flex” campus for the whole district offering very specialized programs.
New Caney ISD carries a long history of district recognition by the Texas Education Agency. Student success is the focus of all district staff in maintaining the highest quality of educational standards and achievement.
New Caney ISD has been a Recognized district for nine of the last ten years. Reports for the spring 2010 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) earned Bens Branch Elementary, Crippen Elementary, Kings Manor El-ementary, New Caney Elementary, Porter Elementary, Sorters Mill Elementary, Valley Ranch Elementary, and the New Caney 6th Grade “Exemplary” status and Keefer Crossing Middle School, White Oak Middle School, and New Caney High School all “Recognized” campuses. Students are currently served in eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Support campuses are The Learning Center (Discipline Alternative Education), Credit Recov-ery Center, and EXCEL. For more information please visit their website at www.newcaneyisd.org SPLENDORA ISD
Splendora ISD is making changes! Under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Price, and the establishment of new goals set by the Board of Trustees, the district is looking forward to great things at Splendora. The five campuses (Peach Creek Elementary, Greenleaf Elementary, Piney Woods Elementary, Splendora Junior High, and Splendora High School) have a total enrollment of approximately 3500 students. Splendora ISD was named a “recognized” district by TEA in 2010. For 2009-2010, Splendora ISD achieved “recognized” status for the first time. In addition all five of its campuses also earned “recognized” status, including Greenleaf Elementary, Peach Creek Elementary, Piney Woods Elementary, Splendora Junior High, and Splendora High School.
The district’s career pathways initiative allows 5th -12th grade students the op-portunity to investigate and discuss with counselors future career opportunities. The initiative also allows district admin-istrators to anticipate students’ interest levels for courses being offered and plan according to those interests.
New course offerings, new programs, and new secondary schedules, are bringing excitement to our junior and senior high schools. Our career and tech-nology (CT) academies offers new courses such as cosmetology, culinary arts, criminal justice, and sports/entertain-ment management along with existing courses of agribusiness and health science occupations.
Beginning with the 2009-10 school year Splendora High School began its early high school program (at that time they were one of only 41 early college high schools in the state of Texas to have this program) . This program allows students to graduate with both a distinguished diploma and an Associate’s degree (at no financial cost to the student). Students enter the program as freshman and take courses throughout their high school years to complete the program.
NEW CANEY ISD CONTACT INFORMATION
Kenn Franklin, Superintendent 281-577-8600New Caney High School 281-577-2800 Porter High School 281-577-9175Keefer Crossing Middle School 281-577-8840 White Oak Middle School 281-577-8800Sixth Grade Campus 281-577-8860 Aikin Elementary 281-577-2900Bens Branch Elementary 281-577-8700 Crippen Elementary 281-577-8740Kings Manor Elementary 281-577-2940 New Caney Elementary 281-577-8720Porter Elementary 281-577-2920 Sorters Mill Elementary 281-577-8780Valley Ranch Elementary 281-577-8760 The Learning Center 281-577-2850
SPLENDORA ISD CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Thomas Price, Superintendent 281-689-3128Splendora High School 281-689-8008 Splendora Early High School 281-689-8008Splendora Junior High 281-689-6343 Greenleaf Elementary 281-689-8020Peach Creek Elementary 281-689-3114 Piney Woods Elementary 281-689-3073
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LONE STAR COLLEGE - KINGWOODHigher education opportunities are available through Lone Star College - Kingwood a member of the Lone Star
College System. Located on a beautiful 264-acre wooded site at 20000 Kingwood Drive the two-year community college offers numerous associate degree programs as well as transfer courses, career and vocational programs, and distance learning, as well as an extensive Continuing Education program for youth and adults. Founded in 1984 the college also offers outreach on two area high school campuses in Cleveland and Atascocita.
The Lone Star College System reported 49,267 students in credit classes in fall of 2007, an increase of 24,000 since 2000. Enroll-ment is up 6 percent over last year. If current enrollment trends continue the system will reach 72,000 in credit classes in 2015. The system is opening doors to students of all ages throughout 1,400 square mile service area.
LSC-Kingwood is also continuing to grow with record enrollment experienced during the fall of 2010, an increase of over 25% from the fall of 2009. The Lone Star College System passed a $420 million bond referendum in 2009 to build additional facilities to keep up with it student growth across the entire system. New facilities at the Kingwood campus will include a new student and conference center, Atascocita satellite campus and traffic infrastructure, arts instructional building and numerous renovations to existing facilities and traffic infrastructure.
The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) associated with Lone Star College - Kingwood and housed at the EM-CID complex is open to adults age 50 and older. An annual membership fee of $10 allows ALL members to attend unlimited classes and programs. ALL membership continues to increase and stands at over 900 today. PRIVATE EDUCATION
Private schools in the area provide parents with additional choices to more specifically meet their child’s needs. These schools vary in terms of philosophy of education, size, structure and cost and each offers a unique approach to education. Mission Northeast (The Mission)
The Mission, a local community non-profit agency offers GED classes as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to area citizens. We are very proud of each of our educational institutions. In partnership with Lone Star College – Kingwood they also offer citizens the opportunity to become Certified Nurses Aides (CNA) as well as certified welders.
Pam Dickson, Executive Director 281-354-1200 R. B. TULLIS LIBRARY
The R. B. Tullis Branch Library a part of the Montgomery County Library System is located adjacent to the EM-CID building on Hwy 59 North in New Caney. Opened in March, 2007 this 30,000 square foot facility is a state of the art library. It includes children’s and adult sections with computer labs (on separate floors) as well as a reading room and community room that is available for public use.
Branch Manager 281-577-8968
LSC-KINGWOOD CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Katherine Persson, President 281-312-1640Dr. Richard Carpenter, Chancellor 832-813-6515Pat Chandler, ALL Director 281-312-1749
Governance and Public SafetyThe cities of Patton Village, Roman Forest, Splendora, and Woodbranch Village
are the four incorporated cities in the area and have their own police departments and provide patrol and response within their respective jurisdictions. The city of Cut N Shoot sits on the northwestern edge of the Chamber’s service area.
All the other area is unincorpo-rated and under the governance of Montgomery County. The Mont-gomery County Sheriff ’s office and Constable Precinct 4 provide public safety resources.
Ambulance service is provided by the Montgomery County Hospital District.
Fire safety is provided by Mont-gomery County Emergency Services Districts 6, 7 and 11 (Porter Fire Deptartment, New Caney Fire Department, Splendora Fire Depart-ment) as well as the Grangerland fire district.
Permitting is through Montgom-ery County with some areas falling under the jurisdiction of the City of Houston.
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Health CareLess than thirty-five miles from Porter/New Caney is the world’s leading medical
center, Texas Medical Center, a 740-acre complex with over one hundred state-of-the-art medical facilities. Patients from all over the world come to these facilities on a daily basis. In operation for over fifty years, the forty-two non-profit member institu-tions see over 5.1 million patients per year, and employ over 61,000 greater Houston area professionals. Closer to East Montgomery County we have two highly respected facilities, Kingwood Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital. In addition we have doctors with varying specialties practicing in the area. KINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTER.
Conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 59 and Kingwood Drive in East Montgomery County, Kingwood Medical Center’s patient services are designed to target the growing needs of the community. As a full-service 267 bed acute care hospital, Kingwood Medical Center has provided high-quality, cost-effective health-care for more than twenty years. A wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services are provided by more than 400 physicians and sup-ported by more than 1,000 healthcare professionals.
The hospital recently opened a $25.5 million addition to the patient tower increasing the facility’s size by 54,000 square feet and 56 beds. In October of 2010, the hospital opened Atascocita Imaging – providing convenient diagnostic options including digital mammography, bone density, x ray and ultrasound to residents of Atascocita, Eagle Springs and Summerwood
In addition to a wide range of services provided, Kingwood Medical Center also holds honors in a variety of categories, including: Joint Commission Accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Accreditation, the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award for Excellence and the American Stroke Association’s Silver Performance Achievement Award.
At Kingwood Medical Center, patients come first, which is why numerous services and specialties are available.
• As the area’s only Primary Stroke Center, the hospital’s stroke program includes a system for rapid diagnosis and treatment in the first few hours after the onset of symptoms for stroke patients. From neuro-interventional care to neuro surgery, our team can treat more than just strokes including back pain, brain and spinal tumors and brain aneurysms.
• When experience counts, count on Kingwood Medical Center – the first hos-pital on the 59 corridor to offer interventional cardiology and the only hospital offering cardiac surgery.
• Redesigned Levels 2 and 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Units are staffed by Neona-tal Nurse Practitioners and Neonatologists to care for babies born prematurely or in need of a higher level of care.
• The Women’s Diagnostic Center with digital mammography and stereotactic breast biopsy offers convenience and easy access to diagnostic testing in a relax-ing and female friendly environment.
• The physicians and clinical staff in the Emergency Department are available around the clock to treat more than 40,000 patients annually, and HealthOne Express Care Kingwood – the hospital’s minor Emergency Department – is equipped to handle a range of ailments from cuts, sprains and fractures to bites, allergic reactions and unexpected fevers.
For a more detailed list of Kingwood Medical Center’s services, visit www.king-woodmedical.com or call the Physician Referral Line at 800-258-5064. Kingwood Medical Center is located at 22999 US Hwy 59 North; Kingwood, TX 77339.
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MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEASTExceptional Care Close to HomeFor more than 31 years, Memorial Hermann Northeast has delivered high-quality care
and exceptional patient experiences to the communities of northeast Harris, eastern Mont-gomery and portions of Liberty counties. We’re family centered, providing inpatient care in private rooms with contemporary amenities.
With a caring team of more than 350 physicians, 1,100 employees and 200 volunteers, we’re committed to bringing the best in healthcare to our neighborhood. As part of the 14-hospital Memorial Hermann system, we offer leading-edge technology and compassion-ate care in Humble, as well as an inside connection to dozens of the region’s top medical specialists and highly specialized services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
• Chest Pain Accreditation and Interventional Cardiology - Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital has earned national accreditation as a Chest Pain Center recog-nizing that our physicians, staff and processes meet the stringent criteria set by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. A natural extension of our accredited Chest Pain Center is our new Interventional Cardiology Program which is anchored by a team of dedicated interventional cardiologists, specially trained nurses and technicians who use the most innovative techniques and technology to successfully diagnose and treat heart problems in the least invasive way possible.
• Joint Replacement Center - A specially-trained team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses, therapists and other caregivers are part of a unique program to treat and rehabilitate patients in need of hip or knee replacement surgery.
• Women’s Services - Our emphasis at the Women’s Center is on family-centered care. Our services also include post partum/newborn discharge classes, prenatal education classes, and tours of the Center.
• Diagnostic Imaging - Memorial Hermann Northeast offers a full array of leading-edge imaging technology, from the ultra high-resolution 64-slice CT scanner to the faster, clearer digital mammogram in a comfortable efficient outpatient setting. In addition to CT and digital mammography, we offer MRI, PET/CT, x-ray, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine and ultrasound.
• Emergency Care - Our 25,000-square-foot Emergency Center has 32 rooms includ-ing a minor care area to facilitate rapid care for patients with less serious illness or injury.
• Cancer Center - Our Cancer Center was the first Cancer Program outside the Medi-cal Center to be recognized by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. With our extensive knowledge, experience and access to state-of-the-art technologies, we can take care of all your cancer needs close to home.
• Wound Care Center® - The Wound Care Center ® uses the latest technology coupled with aggressive therapies to heal patient’s quicker and with lasting results!
• Neighborhood Health Center - The Neighborhood Health Center, located on the Northeast campus, treats chronic illness with quality care every day of the week. The Center’s family nurse practitioners treat long-term problems and sudden illnesses but can also provide regular check-ups, evaluate, provide treatment and prescribe medicine if required.
FIND A PHYSICIANTo find a primary care physician or specialist on staff at Memorial Hermann Northeast,
visit www.memorialhermann.org and click on “Find a Physician” or call 713.222.CARE (2273) or toll free 877.644.CARE.
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LAKE HOUSTON WILDERNESS PARKLake Houston Wilderness Park, 22031 Baptist Encampment Road - New Caney, is
operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD). This 4,919.5 acre wilderness park was transferred to the City of Houston in 2006 by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. HPARD in partnership with Montgomery County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ed Rinehart and the Houston Parks Board are working together to develop Lake Houston Wilderness Park into an urban preserve where visitors of all ages can experience the forest environment and develop an appreciation for the wilderness, ecosystem and inhabitants.
Lake Houston Wilderness Park activities include camping (in cabins or walk-in sites which are available for rental), hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and horseback riding (Bring your own bikes, watercraft, and horses). Please note that Lake Houston Park is a wilderness park and is heavily forested and home to various forms of wild-life including several species of snakes. Visitors are advised to dress appropriately. The Lake Houston Wilderness Park Nature Center provides classes and opportuni-ties for visitors of all ages to learn more about the natural world of the park and its wildlife inhabitants.
For additional information on the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, call (713) 865-4537 or visit our web site at www.houstonparks.org. To make reservations for camping or programs offered by the Lake Houston Wilderness Park Nature Center call (281) 354-6881. OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND FACILITIES
The area also has several health clubs and exercise facilities so that citizens can maintain a healthy lifestyle. The proximity to Houston also affords citizens easy access to many opportunities within the city and surrounding region. There are also several recreational vehicle parks that can accommodate your RV’s and travel trailers.
Montgomery County actively supports youth sports programs by providing numer-ous fields for area leagues. Additional fields have been built in the Splendora complex and a state of the art baseball/softball complex was opened in New Caney in the summer of 2009.COMING SOON
Minor league professional baseball park. - for more information visit the devel-oper Ventura Sports Group at http://www.venturasports.com.
EarthQuest Adventures & EarthQuest Institute - for development information visit online at http://www.earthquestadventures.com.
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Chamber FactsSERVICE AREA
The Chamber serves approximately two hundred square miles in the East Mont-gomery County area east and west of the Hwy 59 corridor as well as the areas of Humble and Kingwood in Harris County. Nearly thirty percent of our members have either a Humble or Kingwood address.FUNDING
The Chamber is funded through membership investments and special events and a community development grant from the East Montgomery County Improvement District.MISSION
To promote the economic well being and quality of life of East Montgomery County.PURPOSE
The Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County is a volun-tary organization of professional businessmen and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our area. There are two primary purposes of the Chamber:
• To act as the spokesperson for the business community and translate into action the group thinking of its membership; and
• To provide specific services of a type that can be most effectively rendered by a community organization, both to its members and the community as a whole.
The Chamber is a 501(c)6 Non-Profit corporation.
Membership BenefitsWhen you join the Chamber, you gain a business partner, as well as opportunities to
meet potential clients, expand contacts, increase management expertise, and become involved in issues that affect your business and community. Your membership in the Chamber does make a difference!Promote Your Business:• Your name and company information spotlighted in newsletter• Recognition for you and your business at monthly luncheon and breakfast• Two listings in this Membership and Business Directory• Online Business Directory listing on website• Membership plaque to display in your business• Window Sticker for your business signifying Chamber membership• Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking ceremonies• Display your information (business cards or brochures) at the Chamber office • Reach hundreds of decision makers each month by advertising in the newsletter
or on the websitePlus You Can -• Serve on a Chamber committee• Sponsor Chamber events that enhance recognition for your business• Enjoy annual social events such as Golf Tournament, Annual Banquet, Taste of
EMC & Expo, Wine, Hawgs & Chocolate, and Christmas Parade.• Stay on track with profitable business tips from business-enhancing seminars
hosted jointly with EMCID and the Small Business Development Center• Receive demographic information upon request• Be a part of a 440 plus organization working to enhance the quality of life of the
area
2011 Committees and Program of WorkA-TEAM (AMBASSADORS) Chair: Mike Harris (Long Term Care Partners) • Serve as Chamber Ambassadors the “A-
Team” takes a leading role in our networking events including; luncheons, breakfasts, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and other such events.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Chair: Barbara Egan (Individual Member)
• This active committee works hard to im-prove the overall appearance of the area through its beautification award presented to area businesses, plantings at Lake Houston Park and other local facilities, as well as actively encouraging area citizens to take pride in our area and its beauty.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chair: Dr. Bill Coppola (LSC – Kingwood)• Provide local support for area public schools by staying abreast of issues facing public
schools and the community college.• Host the annual Teacher of the Year Luncheon and Principal of the Day Program.
EMC COMMUNITY PLANNING Chair: Dr. Ike Williams (Individual Member)• Plan and coordinate the bi-annual Team City East Montgomery County Community
Planning Summit in partnership with Entergy Texas’s Team City economic development program.
• Seek input from Chamber members and area citizens on what is important for them for our community and assists the Chamber Board in the development and implementation of the annual Program of Work.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Mike Smith (Mike Smith Insurance)• Stay abreast of local, state, and national issues that could impact East Montgomery
County and Chamber members. • Build relationships with elected officials through regular interaction. • Prepare position papers as required to submit to the Chamber Board and various govern-
mental entities.• Lead local delegation to Austin during Texas Legislature’s sessions.
MEMBERSHIP, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Chair: Teri Kropik (Rhino Financial Mortgage)• Identify methods to enhance the membership value for all members• Organize annual membership drive• Promote the Chamber through various marketing methods including written and elec-
tronic means• Host the annual Wine, Hawgs & Chocolate event
HEALTH & WELLNESS TASK FORCE (Meets as required)• Identify potential issues that have an impact on the health care services within the area,
disseminating that information to the general public, and promoting a healthy lifestyle for area citizens.
• Partners with other entities in the area to promote health and wellness which could include supporting their health expos.
TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE (Meets as required)• Stay informed of mobility projects that will have an impact on the quality of life of East
Montgomery County.
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EVENTSANNUAL BANQUET Chair: Anna Reynolds (Raymark Air Conditioning & Heating)• Plan and coordinate the annual banquet held on the third Saturday of January each year.
TASTE OF EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY & EXPO Chair: Susanne Kite (Mary Kay Cosmetics)
• Plan and coordinate the annual “taste” event held the fourth Wednesday of March each year.
TEXAS SAWMILL FESTIVAL Chair: Pat Chandler (LSC - Kingwood)• Provide a FREE family event for area citizens on the third Saturday of April each year.• Attract visitors to the area
GOLF TOURNAMENT Chair: Rob Burgess (Kwik Kopy Printing)• Plan and coordinate the annual golf tournament held on the third Thursday of October
each year.WINE, HAWGS & CHOCOLATE Chair: Teri Kropik (Rhino Financial Mortgage)• Plan and coordinate the annual event featuring several Texas wineries as well as other
vendors and held at the local Harley Davidson dealership. Held in November each year.EMC CHRISTMAS PARADE
• Area choirs, organizations, bands, businesses and individuals are featured in our “com-munity” parade which marks the official beginning of the Holiday Season in East Montgomery County! Held in early December.
Concerned Citizens First MondayChamber Luncheon First WednesdayLeadership EMC First ThursdayEducation Committee Second MondayEMC Community Planning Committee Second Wednesday (odd numbered months)Observer Networking Luncheon Second WednesdayEMCID Board Second ThursdayChamber Board Third TuesdayGolf Committee Third Wednesday (six months prior to event)Texas Sawmill Festival Committee Third Wednesday (six months prior to event)Beautification Committee Fourth ThursdayMembership Committee Fourth ThursdayNetworking Breakfast Last Friday
2011 ANNUAL EVENTSAnnual Banquet January 15, 2011Spelling Bee February 17, 2011Taste of EMC & Expo March 23, 2011MC Day at the Capitol March 30, 2011Texas Sawmill Festival April 16, 2011Teacher of the Year Luncheon September 7, 2011Golf Tournament October 20, 2011Membership Drive October 27, 2011Wine, Hawgs & Chocolate November 10, 2011Principal of the Day November 17, 2011Christmas Parade December 2011Tuba Christmas Concert December 2011
What Does the Chamber Do?The Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County was founded in 1990
and celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2010. Governed by a fifteen member board of directors the Chamber’s mission is to promote the economic well being and quality of life of East Montgomery County.
The Chamber kicks off each year honor-ing its members who have helped further the goals of the Chamber at the Annual Banquet. The highlight of the evening recognizes our Hometown Heroes and the Small and Large Businesses of the Year. These honorees are nominated from the entire membership and represent the best of the best. The banquet also recognizes the services of our outgoing Board Chair and retiring board members as well as the Board Member of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year.
The annual Taste of East Montgomery County & Expo is held in the spring and features the best cooks in the area. Chamber members are encouraged to participate and network with the community.
The fifth annual Texas Sawmill Festival is scheduled for April 16, 2011. The fourth annual festival was held April, 2010 with over 3,000 attendees. This FREE community event takes citizens and visitors back to the early days of East Montgomery County through visits to the “old sawmill town” display, historical displays, and reenactments from that era. The goal for the festival is for it to continue as an annual event and expand to a full weekend event. The festival committee will continue to work year round to critique and enhance the festival to achieve its long term goal.
Our annual Golf Tournament is held on the third Thursday of October each year at the beautiful Oakhurst Golf Club. Featuring a morning of golf followed by lunch this event is an excellent marketing and networking opportunity for our members.
A new event was started in 2010 known as Wine, Hawgs & Chocolate and proved to be a fantastic experience. Hosted by the local Harley Davidson dealership and featuring only Texas wines it was certainly a hit with area citizens. This event will continue annually in November each year.
Small Business Seminars are held periodically during the year. The seminars are designed to provide the small business owner valuable information to assist them in the growth of their business. These seminars are held in partnership with the East Montgomery County Improve-ment District and the Small Business Development Center of the Lone Star College System.
The Chamber also serves as a center for information for both residents and visitors. Conve-niently located along Highway 59 the Chamber is a central point for items such as demograph-ic information, visitor’s guides, maps of the area, and information on our members. This new information directory and map is also an important part of the service we provide.
The Chamber represents over 440 members—all interested in making East Montgomery County a better, more vital place to live, work and play. The Chamber is a non-profit commu-nity service organization which operates on membership dues and dollars generated from the various special events previously listed.
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In the spring of 2009 the Chamber launched its Shop Locally program and introduced www.shopemctx.com which will take visitors to that address directly to the membership page on the Chamber website (www.communitychamberemc.com).
Through Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, and Groundbreakings the Chamber welcomes the opportunity to assist you with events celebrating your business opening, expansion, reloca-tion or anniversary. The Chamber staff and volunteers are available weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm to emcee your ribbon cutting, grand opening, groundbreaking or other special event. We will help you spread the word about your event through our newsletter Chamber Connections, email update via E-Connections, and calendar postings on the Chamber website. There is no charge for this MEMBER ONLY service.
Throughout the year the Chamber hosts several networking opportunities. On the first Wednesday of each month is the Monthly Luncheon. The monthly luncheon is open to all members and guests and features recognition of new members during the last month, an interesting and infor-mative speaker, networking between attendees and there are always door prizes. The Chamber also partners with the East Montgomery County Observer newspaper on the second Wednesday of each month for Observer Networking Luncheon. This luncheon is all about networking between attendees and does not include a speaker. The monthly Networking Breakfast is held on the last Friday of each month at 8 am and is hosted by Kingwood Medical Center. The breakfast is free to all attendees. The fourth opportunity is with the Chamber’s quarterly After Hours Networking events. Held at varying member’s locations these after hours events are great opportunities to meet fellow members and business leaders in our area.
The Chamber’s website www.communitychamberemc.com provides easy access to people from all over the world. One of the site’s primary features is the membership roster for all members. Visitors to the site can easily find information either by name or by category listing. Advertising opportunities, including “banner ads” for members only are also available on the site. The Chamber’s monthly newsletter Chamber Connections is now a monthly electronic communication to all members. This monthly publication provides information pertinent to the Chamber as well as a calendar of events for the coming month. The Chamber also distributes a weekly electronic update called E-Connections which provides up to date infor-mation on the latest happenings in the Chamber and the community. In partnership with The Observer newspaper a monthly feature called Community Connections is now being sent to all the citizens where the East Montgomery County Observer is distributed. This outlet pro-vides the Chamber an opportunity to get its information to the general public in the area. The Observer gives Chamber members a special “members only” rate for their ads on this page.
Leadership East Montgomery County is an educational program for local business owners/managers and area citizens. The program provides detailed information on what is happen-ing in the area and why it happens. Leadership EMC is a three hour program one night per month for eight months. The Chamber also participates in Leadership Montgomery County and Leadership North Houston. Both of these programs are full-day programs and cover similar topics as Leadership EMC.
The Chamber participates in several organizations designed to assist the staff and board in making good decisions for its members. These organizations include the Montgomery County Council of Chambers which includes all six Chambers in the county, the Gulf Coast Chamber Executives (which includes some sixty Chambers from across southeast Texas) and finally the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (which includes Chambers from across the entire state). Each of these groups meet to share ideas, work on common issues and to help each participating organization achieve its goals.
A wine tasting event.
Wine, Hawgs& Chocolate
Featuring Texas Wines
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11, 20106 PM to 9 PM
Harley-Davidson of Kingwood$25 Admission at the Door
Retreat Hill CellarsBernhardt WineryTexas Star Winery
www.communitychamberemc.com(281) 354-0051
Friends of the MC Animal Shelter & Keep Montgomery County Beautiful
Presented by the:
Music by SUNDANCE HEADLocal RestaurantsWine TastingsChocolate Dippers
Get your photo on a Harley!
Sponsored by:EMCID
Allied Power Mart Inc.Raymark Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.
Walmart - SupercenterSegrest HomeLand Realty
Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery CountyThe Gilbert G. Garcia Law Firm
Daisy Bail BondingCandlewood Suites
Nancy Trout Holcombe/Keller Williams Real EstateWal-Mart Distribution Center
Danell's Florals & GiftsPostNet of Kingwood
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The Chamber is currently governed by a fifteen member Board of Directors. Twelve members are elected from the membership to serve three year terms and three are selected by the incoming Chair of the Board to serve a one year term. Volunteer leaders are responsible for the direction of the Chamber. The board governs, de-velops policy and sets a course for the future, maintaining focus on the mission and strategic goals.
Chamber of Commerce .............................. 281-354-0051EMC Improvement District ........................ 281-354-4419Emergency Services, County Wide ............................... 911
CITY GOVERNMENTCity of Houston (Planning & Development) ....................
713-837-7701City of Patton Village ................................... 281-689-9511City of Roman Forest ................................... 281-399-2660City of Splendora .......................................... 281-689-3197City of Woodbranch ..................................... 281-399-3979
HEALTHCARE SERVICESCleveland Regional Medical Center ............ 281-593-1811Kingwood Medical Center ........................... 281-348-8000Memorial Hermann NE .............................. 281-540-7700EMC Community Clinic ............................... 281-399-1170UTMB Medical Center ................................. 281-577-8966
LIBRARYR B Tullis Library .......................................... 281-577-8968
SENIOR SERVICESThe Friendship Center .................................. 281-354-1223
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONSEast Montgomery County YMCA .............. 281-689-2655Mission Northeast (The Mission) ............... 281-354-1200Mont. County Family & Child Services ..... 936-258-0400Montgomery County Food Bank ................ 936-539-6686Montgomery County Youth Services ......... 281-354-4873Montgomery County United Way ............... 281-292-4155Montgomery County Women’s Center 281-292-4155 x 280
UTILITIESAT&T .............................................................. 800-464-7928Center Point Energy ...................................... 713-659-2111CenturyLink .................................................... 800-788-3500Consolidated Communications ................... 936-756-0611Entergy Texas ................................................. 800-368-3749New Caney MUD .......................................... 281-689-2327Northland Cable ............................................ 281-689-2048Porter MUD ................................................... 281-354-9352Porter SUD ..................................................... 281-354-5922Splendora Water Dept. .................................. 281-689-3197Suddenlink ...................................................... 877-423-2743Waste Management........................................ 800-553-1902
Texas Sawmill FestivalSaturday April 16th, 2011
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Non-Profit Service OrganizationsAmerican Heart Association .........................713-610-5021American Legion Post 615 ............................281-354-3403Baptist Mission Outreach Ministries ...........281-354-1038Community Health Choice ...........................713-295-2372Concerned Citizens of Montgomery Cty. ..281-354-4590East Montgomery County Fair Assn ...........281-960-5703East Montgomery Cty Historical Society ...281-851-6545East Montgomery County YMCA ...............281-689-2655Family Time Foundation ...............................281-446-2615Friends of the R B Tullis Library .................281-577-8968Lighthouse Shelter ..........................................281-354-3457Meningitis Angels Heaven & Earth Bound 281-572-1998Military Order of the Purple Hearts ...........281-399-2773Mission Northeast (The Mission) ................281-354-1200Montgomery County CPS Board .................281-813-8471Montgomery County Crime Stoppers .........936-539-7867Montgomery County Food Bank .................936-539-6686Montgomery County United Way ................281-292-4155Montgomery County Youth Services ..........281-354-4873New Caney/Splendora Metro Go Texan ....281-705-0454New Horizons .................................................281-689-8500Rotary Club of East Montgomery County 281-841-2092Splendora Founders Day ...............................281-513-0247The Arrow Project..........................................877-626-6664The Friendship Center ...................................936-756-5828The Lindsay Foundation ................................281-399-2937The Salvation Army .......................................936-760-2440Twin Cities Lions Club ..................................281-354-9533UTMB Clinic ...................................................281-577-8966
STATE OF TEXASGovernor Rick PerryP O Box 12428, Austin 78711Office 512-463-2000/Fax 512-463-1849800-843-5789 for Texas Residents OnlySenator Robert Nichols (District 3)2040 N Loop 336 W, Ste 107, Box 7 Conroe 77304Office 936-756-5168/Fax 936-756-5170Senator Tommy Williams (District 4)P O Box 8069, The Woodlands 77387Office 281-364-9426/Fax 281-364-9473Representative Brandon Creighton (District 16)326 1/2 N Main, Ste 110, Conroe 77301Office 936-539-2455/Fax 936-539-0068 Representative John Otto (District 18)P O Box 965, Dayton 77535Office 936-258-8135/Fax 936-258-7190
MONTGOMERY COUNTYJudge Alan B. Sadler .....................................936-539-7812Tax Assessor/Collector J R Moore, Jr. .......936-539-7897Sheriff Tommy Gage ....................................936-760-5872Commissioner Ed Rinehart (Pct 4) .............281-577-8919Justice of the Peace James Metts (Pct 4) ....281-577-8970Constable “Rowdy” Hayden (Pct 4) ...........281-577-8985
HARRIS COUNTYJudge Ed Emmett ..........................................713-755-4000Commissioner Jerry Eversole (Pct 4) .........713-755-6444
CongressmanKevinBrady
Distinguished Chamber InvestorsCompany Name ....................................... Membership Level
East Montgomery County Improvement District ........PlatinumYellow Rose Reception Hall ..............................................Platinum
Hallett Materials ......................................................................DiamondHearst Media Services ...........................................................DiamondWalmart - Supercenter ...........................................................Diamond
Backyard Paradise Pools ........................................................................GoldCommissioner Ed Rinehart ..................................................................GoldKingwood Medical Center ....................................................................GoldMemorial Hermann Northeast ............................................................GoldThe Signorelli Company .......................................................................Gold
Alamo Hydraulics of Houston, Inc. ............................................................ SilverConroe/Nacogdoches Coca Cola Sales Center ......................................... SilverFriendswood Development Co. ....................................................................SilverRhino Financial Mortgage .............................................................................SilverRosewood Funeral Home ..............................................................................Silver
Allied Power Mart Inc. ........................................................................................... BronzeAmegy Bank of Texas ........................................................................................... BronzeAmerican Fixtures Cabinet Co., Inc..................................................................... BronzeATC Home Health, LLC ....................................................................................... BronzeBristol Payroll Services........................................................................................... BronzeBuster Brown Propane........................................................................................... BronzeCenturyLink ............................................................................................................ BronzeChase Bank .............................................................................................................. BronzeEGA Printing .......................................................................................................... BronzeEntergy Texas Inc ................................................................................................... BronzeFlagship Car Wash & Lube Center ...................................................................... BronzeFred Haas Toyota World ........................................................................................ BronzeFWM Tubular & Equipment Corporation ......................................................... BronzeHarley Davidson - Kingwood ............................................................................... BronzeJoiner Partnership, Inc. .......................................................................................... BronzeKwik Kar Lube & Tune ......................................................................................... BronzeLiving Earth ............................................................................................................. BronzeLone Star College-Kingwood ............................................................................... BronzeMiller Homes and Land ......................................................................................... BronzeObserver Newspapers ............................................................................................ BronzePace Stancil Funeral Home ................................................................................... BronzePlains State Bank ..................................................................................................... BronzeRICOH Americas Corporation ............................................................................ BronzeSpirit Exposition Service, LLC ............................................................................. BronzeState Farm Agent Tim ONeill .............................................................................. BronzeSterling Bank ........................................................................................................... BronzeTDH Builders, LLC ............................................................................................... BronzeThomas Tractor Works .......................................................................................... BronzeWells Fargo Bank of Texas ................................................................................... Bronze
Alamo Hydraulics of Houston, Inc.DamonBowers11321ToddSt.Houston,TX77055(713)682-9444,Fax(713)[email protected]/Hydraulics Services
Alan Derby P. C.1214StonehollowDriveSuite.CKingwood,TX77339-2033(281)359-4272,Fax(281)[email protected], CPA
Alan G. Bonny / Remax SuburbanAlanBonny25408Highway59NPorter,TX77365(832)766-4125,Fax(281)[email protected] Estate - Realtors
All Around Massage, Skincare & SalonKathySchifani23762USHwy59Porter,TX77365281-577-9128,Fax(281)354-8569allaround@embarqmail.comwww.allaroundmassageandsalon.comMassage Therapy
Allied Power Mart Inc.AngelaAllen12288Hwy59Splendora,TX77372(281)592-5266,Fax(281)[email protected] & Equipment
Amegy Bank of TexasMaryEvans23593CommerceAve.Porter,TX77365(713)232-3800,Fax(713)[email protected]
American Fixtures Cabinet Co., Inc.JuanitaPopowitz21154LegionRd.Bldg.#4NewCaney,TX77357(281)354-9002,Fax(281)[email protected] Shop
American Legion Post 615EdwardJarvis23239FM1485NewCaney,TX77357(281)[email protected], Organizations & Assoc.
Anderson Ford MercuryAlfredAnderson13872U.S.Hwy59SouthCleveland,TX77328(281)592-2611,Fax(281)593-0401alfred@andersonfordmercury.comwww.andersonfordmercury.comAutomobile - Dealers
Andy Dill438StephenF.AustinDr.Conroe,TX77302-3133(936)[email protected]
Andy Tolchin Attorney at LawAndyTolchin21899ValleyRanchCrossingDr.Suite1322Porter,[email protected]
Anne Vickery - NE Houston Comm’l Real Estate ServicesAnneVickery20665W.LakeHoustonPkwy.Kingwood,TX77346(713)907-9680,Fax(832)[email protected] Estate - Commercial
Bronco Heavy Haulers, Inc.MarjorieJuhaszP.O.Box14528Humble,TX77347(281)359-6229,Fax(281)[email protected] Company
Brookshire BrothersDeanEinstein20185Hwy59#69NewCaney,TX77357(281)689-7704,Fax(281)689-3912Grocery / Convenience Store
Buckalew Chevrolet Inc.DonnieBuckalewP.O.Box2627Conroe,TX77305(936)756-5581,Fax(936)441-5595Info@Buckalewchevrolet.comwww.Buckalewchevrolet.comAutomobile - Dealers
Buster Brown PropaneJanPeterson20126Loop494NewCaney,TX77357(281)689-3946,Fax(281)[email protected] Company - Propane
Caney Creek Flowers And GiftsJeanneWisenbaker15091F.M.1485Conroe,TX77306(281)689-6911,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.caneycreekflowers.comFlorists
Caney Creek High SchoolTrishMcClure13470FM1485Conroe,TX77306(936)709-2000,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.conroeisd.netSchools - Public & Private
Cara Wood301N.Main,Suite201Conroe,TX77301(936)539-7861,Fax(936)[email protected]
Care For WomenJennyStockmeyer350KingwoodMedicalDrive#300Kingwood,TX77339(281)359-7000,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.careforwomenonline.comPhysician - Obstetrics/Gyn
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Caring Hands-Senior Care Home, Inc.PeterGhinga24181KellySt.Porter,TX77365(281)354-5254,Fax(832)[email protected] Community
CenterPoint Energy - Texas Gas Ops.WilliamA.Kucharlll20806E.HardyHouston,TX77073(281)821-0282,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.CenterPointEnergy.comUtility Company - Electric /Gas
CenturyLinkSteveHanik730KingwoodDriveKingwood,TX77339(281)358-1447,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.centurylink.comUtility Company - Telephone
Charter Supply Co.LindaMoore217CorneRd.Brousard,La70518(281)572-3700,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.chartersupply.comResale - Oilfield
Christian Bible ChurchFredLengefeld22025U.S.Highway59LaQuintaInn&SuitesNewCaney,TX77357(281)450-4142,Fax(832)295-0668fredtanya@kingwoodcable.netwww.christian-bible-church.com/Churches
City of Patton VillagePamelaMunoz16940MainSt.Splendora,TX77372(281)689-9511,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.cityofpattonvillage.usGovernment
City of Roman ForestFloydJackson,Jr.2430RomanForestBlvd.NewCaney,TX77357(281)399-2660,Fax(281)[email protected]
City of SplendoraDanaWelter26090FM2090Splendora,TX77372(281)689-3197,Fax(281)[email protected]
City of Woodbranch VillageChuckCardoza58WoodbranchDr.SuiteANewCaney,TX77357(281)399-3979,Fax(281)[email protected]
Clark Chiropractic ClinicLewisClark23464FM1314Porter,TX77365(281)354-8330,Fax(281)[email protected]
Clicks TireDonnieClick22592E.MartinDrivePorter,TX77365(281)354-5269,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.clickstireservice.comAutomobile - Tires & Service
Coffee News of TexasJenniferJozwiak19810FairParkCt.Humble,TX77346(713)927-0643,Fax(866)[email protected]://www.coffeenewstexas.comAdvertising
College Park Church of ChristLelandFleming,Elder17612FM1314Conroe,TX77302(281)414-5735,Fax(281)572-2368info@collegeparkchurchofchrist.orgwww.heavensentministries.orgChurches
Commissioner Ed RinehartEdRinehart23628RobertsRoadNewCaney,TX77357(281)[email protected]://www.co.montgomery.tx.us/commis4/index.shtmlElected Officials
Community Empowerment InitiativeJaniceFox1525LakevilleSuite200Kingwood,TX77339(713)[email protected] Organizations
Community Health ChoiceNancyBocanegra2636S.LoopW.,Suite700Houston,TX77054(713)295-2372,Fax(713)[email protected]://www.community-healthchoice.orgMedical Groups & Clinics
Community Motors Inc.WandaNesloney22159KentDr.NewCaney,TX77357(281)354-8087x201,Fax(281)[email protected] Motors
Conroe/Nacogdoches Coca Cola Sales CenterTeri-LynnHatch3706N.FrazierConroe,TX77303936-890-3027,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.cokecce.comDistribution Center
Cypress Woods Retirement CommunityGaryLocke2755ChestnutRidgeRd.Kingwood,TX77339(281)441-8800,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.cypresswoods.ucRetirement Community
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D. R. Horton, America’s BuilderAlbertMedina1387TimberLodgeLn.Porter,TX77365(281)354-8002,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.drhortonvalleyranch.comHome Builders
David ParkerP.O.Box570Porter,TX77365(281)354-0009Individual
David R. Brewer Attorney At LawDavidBrewer900Rockmead,Suite132Kingwood,TX77339(281)359-8686,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.brewer-law.comAttorneys
Dean Kerne10710GreensCrossingBlvd.Houston,TX77038(713)679-8080,[email protected]
Deggs Service Enterprise, Inc.PhillipDeggs23752PineForestDr.NewCaney,TX77357(281)354-6229,Fax(281)[email protected] Treatment Plant Repairs
Dex, Publisher of the Centu-ryLink Yellow PagesPattyWilliams1521GreenOakPlace,Suite210Kingwood,TX77339(281)358-4445,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.DexOne.comAdvertising
Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery CountyDianeFeatherstone301NMainSuite301Conroe,TX77301(936)760-6914,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.resolution-center.orgNon-Profit Organizations
Dog’s Day Out Bed & Biscuit - HumbleNormaMunoz19540RamblewoodHumble,TX77338(281)446-9083,Fax(281)[email protected] Boarding/Kennels
East Montgomery Co. Histori-cal SocietyJerryGayP.O.Box2319NewCaney,TX77357(281)851-6545,Fax(281)[email protected], Organizations & Assoc.
East Montgomery County Fair AssociationNancyHolcombeP.O.Box704Porter,TX77365(281)960-5703,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.emcfa.orgNon-Profit Organizations
East Montgomery County Improvement Dist.FrankMcCrady21575Hwy.59N.Suite200NewCaney,TX77357(281)354-4419,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.emctx.comImprovement District
Edward JonesRobertCurry2605W.LakeHoustonPkwy.Kingwood,TX77339(281)359-3352,Fax(888)[email protected] Advisor
Edward Jones / Dana Thomp-sonDanaThompson24002N.Hwy59Kingwood,TX77339(281)358-2187,Fax(800)[email protected]://www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/index.html&CIRN=507823Financial Advisor
Edward Jones / Veronica BrownVeronicaBrown1302KingwoodDriveKingwood,TX77339(281)359-7455,Fax(866)[email protected] Advisor
Entergy Texas IncDougMCCormick9425PinecroftDriveTheWoodlands,TX77380(281)362-4016,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.entergy.comUtility Company - Electric /Gas
Extension 19 Answering ServiceAndieSzabo-Denley9810FM1960BypassWest,Suite285Humble,TX77338(281)446-0101,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.ext19.netTelephone Answering Service
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Faith Family Baptist ChurchDavidLino,Pastor23915Hwy59NorthKingwood,TX77339-1512(281)360-7576,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.faithfbc.orgChurches
Family Time Crisis and Coun-seling CenterJudyCox101MainStreetHumble,TX77338(281)446-2615,Fax(281)[email protected] Counseling Center
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First America Homes, LTDDianeVance21644ForestColonyDr.Porter,TX77365281-354-0992,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.firstamericahomes.comHome Builders
First Bank & Trust East Texas - SplendoraGaryGardner14500OldUSHwy59Splendora,TX77372(281)689-5100,Fax(281)[email protected]
First Bank & Trust East Texas-PorterBobbiBodenhamer23741Hwy59#20Porter,TX77365(281)354-1027ext.4400,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.fbtet.comBanks
First Baptist Church, PorterDamonSimpsonP.O.Box650Porter,TX77365(281)354-3339,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.fbcporter.comChurches
Five Starr SteelGaryStarr22782EastOakleyDr.NewCaney,TX77357(281)354-2443,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.fivestarrsteel.com/Contractor - Metal Building
Flags Real EstateCorinaRobertson22616Loop494Kingwood,TX77339(281)359-5881,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.flagsrealestate.comReal Estate - Realtors
Flagship Car Wash & Lube CenterArcelioManzano22515Loop494Kingwood,TX77339(281)359-2445,Fax(281)[email protected] Wash
Flowers of Kingwood, Inc.RobinMartinez1962-B.NorthparkDr.Box2Kingwood,TX77339(281)360-1364,Fax(281)360-1035csflowersofkingwood.comwww.flowersofkingwood.comFlorists
Flying J Travel PlazaAnitaCrain23412Hwy242NewCaney,TX77357(281)689-8065,Fax(281)[email protected] Stop & Travel Plaza
Forest Retreat RV ParkJack&CarolByerman21711McCleskeyNewCaney,TX77357(281)354-9888,Fax(281)[email protected] Park
Fred Haas Toyota WorldNancyDelgado20400I45NorthSpring,TX77373(281)297-7000,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.fredhaas.comAutomobile - Dealers
Fred Wetz Insurance AgencyFredWetz21543W.MartinDr.Porter,TX77365(281)354-5116,Fax(281)[email protected]
Friends of Montgomery County Texas Animal ShelterSandraHanson8535HWY242Conroe,TX77385(954)336-3222,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.fmctas.orgNon-Profit Organizations
Friends of the R.B. Tullis LibraryVirginiaHammock21569USHwy59NewCaney,TX77357(281)[email protected]/tul.htmClubs, Organizations & Assoc.
Friendship United Methodist ChurchJeffHastings22388FordRd.Porter,TX77365(281)354-2326,Fax(281)[email protected]
Friendswood Development Co.TimFitzpatrick550GreensParkwaySuite100Houston,TX77067(281)875-1552,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.friendswooddevelop-ment.com/Real Estate - Developers
Geotech Engineering and TestingDavidEastwood800VictoriaHouston,TX77022(713)699-4000,Fax(713)[email protected]://www.geotecheng.comEngineering / Consulting
Gerland’s Food Fair #92JohnnieNorman20851FM1485WestNewCaney,TX77357(281)689-3440,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.foodfair.comGrocery / Convenience Store
Glen E. Trout Co., Inc.TommyTrout21572W.HammondDr.Porter,TX77365(281)354-5998,Fax(281)[email protected] - Clearing/Dirt Work
Global EarthQuest Ventures, LPJohnMarlin13455NoelRd.,23rdFloorGalleriaTowerTwoDallas,TX75240(972)715-6449,Fax(972)392-4267johnmarlin@marlinatlantis.comwww.earthquestadventures.comRealEstate-DevelopersMuseumTheme Park, Amusement Park
Grady W. James, Jr.GradyJames200W.DavisConroe,TX77301(936)756-6669,Fax(936)[email protected]
Grand Parkway ChurchRobertDurham22255FM1314W.Porter,TX77365(281)354-3332,Fax(281)[email protected]
Grand View BuildersMarcJungers525N.SamHoustonPkwy.E.#600Houston,TX77060(281)354-0887,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.gvbtx.comHome Builders
Green Oak DiagnosticsMariettaWinters9802FM1960Suite100Humble,TX77338(281)358-3800,Fax(281)[email protected] Services - MRI
Growth Force LLCSarahReavis800RockmeadSuite200Kingwood,TX77339(281)358-2007,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.growthforce.comAccountants, CPA
Grzegorz Kurzydlo MD DA.GrzegorzKurzydlo9802FM1960W.Suite.250Humble,TX77338(281)570-4112,Fax(281)[email protected] Groups & Clinics
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Harley Davidson - KingwoodDavid&DebbieMoore111NorthpinesKingwood,TX77339(281)[email protected] - Sales & Parts
Hayes Electric Supply, LLCJudithHayes39EastKnightsbridgeConroe,TX77385(832)877-4432,Fax(832)615-3425hayeselectric@gmail.comwww.hayeselectricsupply.comContractor - Electrical
Hearst Media ServicesAnthonyAcevedo801TeaxsAveHouston,TX77002(713)362-3067,Fax(713)[email protected]
Heaven’s Army of Resources & Recreation CenterLaNoraPurvis20195FM1485W.SuiteA&BNewCaney,TX77357(281)[email protected]://heavensarmyofresources.comSocial Services Organizations
Homewood Suites by HiltonChadSchenk23320Hwy59NorthKingwood,TX77339(281)358-5566,Fax(281)[email protected] / Motels / B&Bs
Hot Biscuit - PorterAbbySafai23632Hwy59NPorter,TX77365(281)354-5532Restaurants
Houston Community BankWalterMcKellar22240FarrisGreenRd.Porter,TX77365(281)354-1414,Fax(281)354-0530wmckellar@houstoncommunity-bank.comwww.houstoncommunitybank.comBanks
We have been in the swimming pool industry since 1983. We are a member of APSP and are registered with the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
Being part of the Chamber and working in East Montgomery County has made Backyard Paradise Pools very successful. All of us at Backyard Paradise Pools are grateful for our relationship with all of our pool friends.
We are thankful for all of the new fantastic customers that we have had. Because of our reputation, we continue to have new shoppers buying pools from us. We are proud to have had the opportunity to build them a beautiful product and memories that will last a lifetime.
If you haven’t seen Backyard Paradise Pools, please come and visit. It is a pool park with three awesome swimming pools, swim up bar, and an outdoor kitchen with a free-standing fireplace. You’ll see ornamental rock, second to none, decorating our landscaping. One can see all the new water features available in these modern times.
Thanks again to all of our pool people and East Montgom-ery County. It’s our pleasure to do business here!
From the staff of Backyard Paradise Pools
Backyard Paradise Pools12318 Highway 59 North Splendora, TX 77372 www.backyardparadisepools.info
Tel (281) 399-5554 Fax (281) 399-5553
Toll free 1 (866) 399-0777
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Jonathan Marks PhotographyJonathanMarks25404U.S.Highway59,Suite210Porter,TX77365(281)[email protected]
Kingwood Funeral HomeMarcieD.Fitzgerald-Manager22800HWY59NorthKingwood,TX77339(281)358-9005,Fax(281)358-3339Marcie.Fitzgerald@sci-us.comwww.kingwoodfuneralhome.comFuneral Homes & Memorial Parks
Kingwood Garden CenterRobertRobertson1216StonehollowDr.Kingwood,TX77339(281)358-1805,Fax(281)727-0839bob@kingwoodgardencenter.comwww.kingwoodgardencenter.comGarden Center / Nursery
Kingwood Medical CenterPaigeRoane22999Hwy59N.Kingwood,TX77339(281)348-8000,Fax(800)[email protected]://www.kingwoodmedical.com/Hospital
Kingwood Mini StorageNancyHolcombe1964J.NorthparkDr.Kingwood,TX77339(281)[email protected] -Household & Commercial
Lone Star ACJosephAldridge25634E.HollyLn.Splendora,TX77372(281)399-0952,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.lonestaracservice.comAir Conditioning/Heating
Lone Star College-KingwoodDr.KatherinePersson20000KingwoodDr.Kingwood,TX77339(281)312-1600,Fax(281)[email protected]/kingwood.htmCollege
Lone Star Lakes RV ParkCheriGriffin20980U.S.Hwy59NewCaney,TX77357(281)399-8977,Fax(281)399-9396lonestarlakesrvpark@yahoo.comwww.lonestarlakesrvpark.comRV Park
Lone Star Livestock Equipment Co. IncWarrenBodenhamer20115AdaLaneNewCaney,TX77357(281)399-3550,Fax(281)[email protected]
Lone Star Mailing & Printing ServicesSevalaBenton119EastMainStreetHumble,TX77338-4512(281)319-6245,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.lonestarmailing.comPrinting
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Lowell J. Little5202WalnutHillsDr.Kingwood,TX77345(281)577-2101,Fax(281)[email protected]
Lucky Electric Distribution, LLCRyanRoss15375CardinalTrailConroe,TX77302(888)316-6848ryan@luckyelectricdistribution.comwww.luckyelectricdistribution.comLighting
MacFarlane and Associates, P. C.RobertMacFarlane1801KingwoodDr.,Suite170Kingwood,TX77339-3058(281)359-2800,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.cpamac.comAccountants, CPA
Market America DistributorKenZinnecker3211SunnyKnollCt.Kingwood,TX77339(281)[email protected]/ry-ouhealthyHealth & Nutrition
MARKS RICHARDSON PC, Attorneys at LawDavidMarks3700BuffaloSpeedWay,Suite830Houston,TX77098(713)942-9922,Fax(713)[email protected]
Maroon Trucking Co. Inc.JonBumbaugh1331S.HoustonAveHumble,TX77338(281)540-4166,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.maroontrucking.comTrucking Company
Modern Technical Services, IncRichardWilliamson27188SpanishOaksLaneNewCaney,TX77357(281)399-8084,Fax(281)[email protected] Conditioning/Heating
Mont. Co. Association of Busi-ness WomenCarolGooch13921Hwy105West,Suite130Conroe,TX77304(713)256-8002,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.mcabw.orgClubs, Organizations & Assoc.
Montgomery County Crime StoppersCharlieCostenbader1CriminalJusticeDr.Conroe,TX77301(936)539-7867,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.montgomerycounty-crimestoppers.orgClubs, Organizations & Assoc.
Montgomery County Fair Assoc.BethTraylor9201FM1484Conroe,TX77303(936)760-3631,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.mcfa.orgNon-Profit Organizations
Montgomery County Food BankDorisGolemon111So.2ndStreetConroe,TX77301(936)539-6686,Fax(936)[email protected] Organizations
Montgomery County Hospital DistrictAllenJohnson200RiverPointeSuite.200Conroe,TX77304(936)523-5006,Fax(936)[email protected] Services
Montgomery County Republi-can PartyDr.WalterWilkersonP.O.Box45Conroe,TX77305-0045(936)441-5621,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.mcrp.orgClubs, Organizations & Assoc.
Montgomery County United WayJulieMartineau1600LakeFrontCircle#248TheWoodlands,TX77380(281)292-4155x245,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.mcuw.orgNon-Profit Organizations
Montgomery County Youth Services, Inc.JohnBrackenP.O.Box1316Conroe,TX77305(936)756-8682,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.youthmc.orgNon-Profit Organizations
NC/Splendora Metro Go Texan CommitteePamChavis22714MorganCemRoadCleveland,TX77328(281)705-0454,Fax(281)592-7808http://www.HLSR.comClubs, Organizations & Assoc.
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Old Republic National Title Insurance Company SandyLee20031W.LakeHoustonPkwy.,Suite100Kingwood,TX77346(281)358-2146,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.oldrepublictitle.comTitle Companies
Parkway Family MazdaGrangerDurdin22565Hwy59NorthKingwood,TX77339(281)242-8211,Fax(281)312-6267granger@parkwayfamily.comwww.parkwayfamilymazda.comAutomobile - Dealers
Party HeavenJulieWaller16673MainSt.Splendora,TX77372(713)705-1219,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.partyheavenevents.comCatering
Pat and Ray’s StudioPatGuard2820ChestnutRidgeKingwood,TX77339(281)[email protected]
Republic WasteJohnGriffin8101LittleYorkHouston,TX77016(713)636-6263,Fax(713)[email protected]://www.republicservices.comUtility Company - Trash Service
Rescar Industries, Inc - Rescar CompaniesKevinWilck407W.BrentwoodChannelview,TX77530-3952(281)452-4221,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.rescar.comRailroad Fleet Service
Riverwalk Property Owners AssociationPeteOliverPorter,[email protected]://www.riverwalkpoa.orgHome/Property Owner Association
Rock’n E. RV ParkCynthiaCarroll5221FM222Coldspring,TX77331(936)653-8024,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.rocknervpark.comRV Park
Rogue Stone Co.DeanCaster20400U.S.Hwy59NewCaney,TX77357832-418-9298,Fax(281)[email protected] & Lawn Maintenance
Rosewood Funeral HomeJessFields2602SouthHoustonAve.Humble,TX77396(281)441-2171,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.rosewood.ccFuneral Homes & Memorial Parks
Rotary Club of East Mont. CountyKevinKennedyP.O.Box29Porter,TX77365(281)[email protected], Organizations & Assoc.
Commercial Kitchen Design, Fabrication and RepairArchitectural Embellishment and SupportOn-Site Modifications and Welding
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Splendora Independent School DistrictDr.ThomasPrice23419FM2090Splendora,TX77372(281)689-3128,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.splendoraisd.orgSchools - Public & Private
State Farm Agent Tim ONeillTimONeill29201Loop494Kingwood,TX77339281-358-4444,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.timoneill.usInsurance
State Farm Insurance, Brian BurklowBrianBurklow23586PartnersWay,SuiteCPorter,TX77365(281)354-1210,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.brianburklow.comInsurance
State Representative John OttoJohnOttoP.O.Box965Dayton,TX77535(936)258-7575,Fax(936)[email protected] Officials
State TacticalLanaMolina3013FountainView#180Houston,TX77057(713)785-0330,Fax(713)[email protected]://www.statetactical.comSecurity - Sales & Service
Steep Creek Media, LLCCynthiaCalvert18525WestLakeHoustonPkwy.#102Atascocita,TX77346(281)[email protected]://www.steepcreekmedia.comNewspapers & Distributors
Texas Sediment ControlAnthonyTeel19018WaldenForestDr.Humble,TX77346(281)827-1099,Fax(281)[email protected] Control
The Dumpster Guys, LLCDarren&KeithKitchen106HilltopSquareCleveland,TX77327(281)659-1700,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.thedumpsterguys.comDumpsters
The Filter Man Ltd.KarenMaybee18924EastIndustrialParkwayNewCaney,TX77357(281)429-3664,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.filtermanltd.comAir Filter - DistributorAir & Duct Cleaning
The Friendship CenterSusanBond1202CallahanConroe,TX77301(936)756-5828,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.thefriendshipcenter.comNon-Profit Organizations
The Gilbert G. Garcia Law FirmGilbertGarcia220N.Thompson,Suite202Conroe,TX77301(936)756-3333,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.ggglawfirm.comLegal Services
The Lindsay FoundationLaurieHammondP.O.Box1073Huffman,TX77336(281)399-2937,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.lindsayfoundation.orgNon-Profit Organizations
The Salvation ArmyLt.JimmyParrish304AvenueE.Conroe,TX77305(936)760-2440,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.uss.salvationarmy.orgNon-Profit Organizations
The Signorelli CompanyDannySignorelli235I-45SouthConroe,TX77304(936)441-4505,Fax(936)[email protected]://www.signorellicompany.comReal Estate - Developers
The VerandaPatGuard2820ChestnutRidgeKingwood,TX77339(281)[email protected]://www.verandakingwood.comRestaurants
The Villas at Valley Ranch ApartmentsChelseyMeneses,ManagerOffice21899ValleyRanchCrossingDrivePorter,TX77365(281)404-3300,Fax(281)404-3310cmeneses@assetplusproperties.comwww.villasatvalleyranchapts.comApartments
Thomas Tractor WorksSusanLilley17114MustangLn.NewCaney,TX77357(832)731-4136,Fax(281)[email protected] - Clearing/Dirt Work
Top Hat CateringBonnieGardner1702WilsonRd.Humble,TX77396(281)446-8434,Fax(281)[email protected]
Total Loving Care, Inc.LaShequaGasper-Bowels23370JohnsonRd.NewCaney,TX77357(281)[email protected]://www.totallovingcare.comRetirement Community
Twin City Lions ClubIsidorYbarraP.O.BOX1388NewCaney,TX77357(281)354-9533Clubs, Organizations & Assoc.
Two Sons EnvironmentalTobyMcDonald23565FM1314Porter,TX77365(281)354-9284,Fax(281)[email protected] - Septic/Environment
TX Academy of Dance & TwirlRhondaTobiasP.O.Box2130Porter,TX77365(281)[email protected]/Twirl Studio
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United Cerebral Palsy of Greater HoustonKatyThorstenberg4500Bissonnet,Suite340Bellaire,[email protected]://www.ucphouston.orgNon-Profit Organizations
United Healthcare - TXRudyRincon9700BissonnetSuite2200W.Houston,TX77036(713)596-7437,Fax1-877-283-0534Rodolfo_Rincon@uhc.comwww.unitedhealthcare-texas.comInsurance
UTMB Health ClinicPattyNami21134Hwy59N.NewCaney,TX77357(281)577-8966,Fax(281)[email protected] Groups & Clinics
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4816JohnBarnes22495VFWLanePorter,TX77365(281)354-9976,Fax(281)354-4787Clubs, Organizations & Assoc.
White Oak Apts.TinaHubbard24341FordRd.Porter,TX77365(281)354-4075,Fax(281)[email protected]
Wild Country Recreation ParkStewartKoutros19135FM1485WestNewCaney,TX77357(281)399-8226,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.wildcountryrvpark.comRV Park
Wright’s Fire & SafetyThomasWright23322FM1314Porter,TX77365(281)577-0039,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.wrightsfire.comFire Extinguishers
Wright-Way Community Devel-opmentAnitaWright404N.BonhamCleveland,TX77327(281)593-0542,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.wrightwaycommunity.comNon-Profit Organizations
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Yellow Book 360LeslieCarrigan7840NorthSamHoustonParkway,Suite302Houston,TX77064(281)571-8130,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.yellowbook.comAdvertising
Yellow Rose Reception HallJuanitaPopowitz21130LegionRd.NewCaney,TX77357(281)354-0953,Fax(281)[email protected]://yellowrose-receptionhall.comReception Halls / Banquets
YMCA East Montgomery CountyNoraWitbrodt16401FirstStreetSplendora,TX77372(281)689-2655,Fax(281)[email protected]://www.ymcahouston.orgHealth & Fitness Center
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