August 10, 2026

Bank on these August connection-makers!

Two banking powerhouses, Texas Regional Bank and First Financial Bank, are hosting the Chamber's upcoming morning and evening August networking events respectively. As the summer continues to heat up, so does the connection-making that only our Chamber can produce. Join us this Thursday at Citizens Grill where Texas Regional Bank serves as host of Morning Mingle. Then, next week we head to First Financial Bank for Fun After Five on August 20.

August's Morning Mingle takes us to Citizen's Grill (and co-hosted by Texas Regional Bank) for a delicious breakfast and lots of networking. Don't miss this great start to your day!

Thursday, August 13

7:30-9 a.m.

Citizens Grill

315 Enclave Dr.

Conroe, TX 77384

Fun After Five is always a blast, and August will be no different as First Financial Bank in Conroe hosts this evening of networking, bites & drinks. Bring your business cards - you may win a door prize!

Thursday, August 20

5:05-6:30 p.m.

First Financial Bank

1800 W. White Oak Terrace

Conroe, TX 77304

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Week at a Glance: August 10-16

Tuesday, August 11

Ribbon Cutting - Castleschouldt Elementary School

4 p.m., 8150 M.P. Clark Rd., Conroe, TX 77304

Thursday, August 13

Morning Mingle - Texas Regional Bank at Citizens Grill

7:30-9 a.m., 315 Enclave Drive, Conroe, TX 77384

Ribbon Cutting - 7C Construction

11:30 a.m., 9316 SH 75 N., Ste. B, New Waverly, TX 77358

Ribbon Cutting - Pest Buster Texas - DIY Pest & Lawn Supply

1:30 p.m., 8024 Hwy. 105 W., Ste. 200, Montgomery, TX 77356

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Metcalf to deliver State of the State update

Don’t miss a single luncheon in the Chamber's impactful Monthly Luncheon speaker series! Each month features a distinguished speaker offering exclusive insights that can shape your business strategy and community perspective. On Monday, September 14, we'll hear from Texas State Representative Will Metcalf, who will update us on the State of the State and happenings in District 16. This monthly luncheon is generously sponsored by VeraBank.

Attend each month and stay at the forefront of local leadership and economic development conversations.

Monthly Luncheon

Monday, Sept. 14

11:30 a.m. (networking/lunch)

12 p.m. (program)

N. Montgomery County Community Center

600 Gerald St.

Willis, TX 77378

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Elevate your business at the 3rd annual Stand Out Marketing event

If you are struggling to tell the story of your business in a crowded market place, it's time to Stand Out. If you're looking for tools and techniques that can lift your marketing to the next level, it's time to Stand Out.

The Chamber's popular Stand Out Marketing Series will take place on Wednesday, October 14, from 8-11:45 a.m. at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. The event is presented by Purple Gorilla and the breakfast is co-sponsored by Brand Advantage, LLC, and WeKinnect Global Branding Agency.

The theme for this year's event is all about storytelling, beginning with the keynote speaker and founder of Community Impact, John Garrett. He will provide attendees with tools they can use to get their business thinking like a media player - speaking in headlines.

Next, a panel discussion on "Telling Your Story Locally: Lessons from National Brands" will include valuable marketing insights from Chick-fil-A (Erika Sumner), Gullo Dealerships (Tiffany Iadarola) and State Farm Insurance (Lupe Martinez). Local business owner Margie Taylor with Taylorized PR will moderate the panel.

The event concludes with a how-to session on authentic storytelling in the age of AI, presented by Mason Benitez, owner and founder of Bishop Advertising & AI.

"Each year, the Stand Out Marketing event gets bigger and better," said Steve Scheffler, the Chamber's Director of Marketing & Communications. "For anyone involved in the marketing of their business, this is an incredible - and affordable - local resource."

The 2026 edition of Stand Out Marketing, presented by Purple Gorilla, takes place Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8-11:45 a.m.

Founder of Community Impact, John Garrett, will kick off the Stand Out Marketing event with a session on "Creating Impactful Storytelling: Speaking in Headlines."