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Excitement builds for Tastefest
List of participating restaurants, caterers, vendors grows
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As Tastefest nears, the number of participating area restaurants continues to grow (see listing below). In addition to the restaurants offering exclusive tastings during the nine weeks of Tastefest (March 27-May 31), there are also a number of local caterers and other vendors signed up to offer free samplings at the Tastefest Launch Party on March 27.
This year, Tastefest is going digital with an electronic TastePass that gives holders a more versatile experience right from their phones. Participating restaurants will have the flexibility to offer a variety of tastings throughout the Tastefest event.
| | Check out the Chamber's Tastefest promotional video. It shows how easy it is to register for a digital TastePass and begin using it at area restaurants. It starts on Thursday, March 27, with the Launch Party at Lone Star Convention Center. | | |
With one TastePass ($35/member, $50/non-member), you can enjoy tastings from any of the 30+ participating vendors. Check out their establishment, enjoy their complimentary samplings, stay awhile, or venture to the next place!
Your TastePass also provides admission to the Tastefest Launch Party on Thursday, March 27. At the Launch Party, your digital TastePasses will be activated to use for complimentary tastings through the end of May. You'll also sample culinary delights from local restaurants, caterers, private country clubs, and other vendors, meet our event sponsors, and more.
Back again as this year's presenting sponsor is Crown Brand-Building Packaging! Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is the TastePass sponsor.
Thank you for supporting our members in the local food and beverage industry. Happy eating - and drinking!
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Tastefest Participants
(as of March 14)
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Tropical Smoothie Café - Conroe
Uncle Bob's BBQ & Catering
Jersey Mike's Subs - North Loop
Hunger Crush Cafe
License to Chill
LandShark Bar & Grill
Jersey Mike's Subs - Willis
Hyatt Regency Conroe - Conroux
McKenzie's BBQ & Burgers
Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company
Outback Steakhouse
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Main Event
Citizens Grill
Good Charlie's Oyster Bar & Seafood
Kitchen
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Tailgators Pub & Grill
Wings n' More
Crepes of Brittany!
Eggs Up Grill
Crust Pizza - Willis & Lake Conroe
Whataburger - Conroe
All Star Catering
Poppin' Party Concessions
Paulette Café
The Toasted Yolk Café
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Kroger
Nothing Bundt Cakes
First Watch - Conroe & Willis
The Noodle Korean BBQ & Tea Bar
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Pallotta's Italian Grill
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Tastefest Launch Party
Thursday, March 27, 2025
5-8 p.m.
Lone Star Convention Center
(9055 Airport Rd., Conroe, TX 77303)
In-Store Tastings
(at various restaurants)
Thursday, March 27 - Saturday, May 31, 2025
| | Week at a Glance: March 17-23 | | |
Wednesday, March 19
Young Professionals Network - Lunch & Learn, "Unfiltered & Unstoppable - Marketing Yourself Like a Young Pro," presenter: Monette Smith with Pink Poodle PR, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 505 W. Davis St, Conroe, TX 77301 (Chamber Board Room). Lunch sponsored by Better Bookkeepers.
Open House - Woodforest Wealth, 3:30 p.m., 895 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Montgomery, TX 77316
Thursday, March 20
Ribbon-Cutting, Milano Nail Spa - Willis, 11 a.m., 12318 I-45 N., Ste. 100
Willis, TX 77378
Fun After Five - Co-hosted by Woodforest National Bank and Dean & Draper Insurance, 5:05 p.m., 400 W. Davis St., Conroe, TX 77301
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Update from the Texas Workforce Commission
Chairman Daniel to present at April 7 Monthly Luncheon
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Gain valuable insights into workforce trends, regional updates, and statewide initiatives shaping Texas' labor market as Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel provides his unique insight. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from a leader at the forefront of workforce development and learn how these updates impact your business and community.
Daniel will speak on Monday, April 7, at the Chamber's Monthly Luncheon, which shifts to the Lone Star Community Center in Montgomery. The luncheon sponsor is The Everstead at Conroe. Networking will take place from 11:30 a.m.-Noon, followed by Daniel's presentation with Q&A to follow.
| | Bryan Daniel, Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission | | The Chamber's 2025 Monthly Luncheon Series is where business leaders connect with top elected officials, industry experts, and economic development influencers. This monthly event offers a unique blend of expert-driven discussions and dynamic networking opportunities, empowering attendees to stay informed, build strategic relationships, and strengthen their role in the local business community. | |
Monday, April 7, 2025
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lone Star Community Center
2500 Lone Star Parkway
Montgomery, TX 77356
SPONSOR:
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2025 Guide/Directory arrives!
Check out the Chamber's annual Guide to Conroe/Lake Conroe & directory of member businesses and organizations.
Learn about annual local events, the vibrant fine & performing arts scene, community resources, and more. The Guide is your go-to publication throughout the year. Pick up a copy at the Chamber or grab it at an upcoming Chamber event.
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Downtown vibes!
Woodforest National Bank, Dean & Draper co-host March after-hours networking event
Downtown Conroe will be the backdrop for an exciting Fun After Five, co-hosted by Woodforest National Bank and Dean & Draper Insurance. Register now and experience an evening of great networking, scenic views, delicious bites, and, of course, a few door prizes.
Are you ready for the NCAA Tournament? Bring your best shot to the event! If you make a basket, you'll draw from the list of #1-8 seeded teams; a miss will have you draw from #9-16 seeded teams. If the team you draw wins it all, you'll get a basket full of Chamber prizes, including free tickets to an upcoming luncheon!
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Thursday, March 20
5:05-6:30 p.m.
400 W. Davis St.
Conroe, TX 77301
Hosted by
Woodforest National Bank and Dean & Draper Insurance
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Join us for this special annual Fun After Five at the Montgomery County Fair in April. This is completely FREE to all Chamber members as we kick off the 68th Annual Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo! Join us Wednesday (NOT Thursday!), April 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
We will gather at the Fair's Horseshoe Club, a tented venue in the heart of the Fairgrounds. There will be dinner & drinks, door prizes, and, of course, all the networking you can wrangle! Thanks to the Montgomery County Fair Association for hosting this event.
Wednesday, April 2
5-7 p.m.
9333 Airport Road
Conroe, TX 77303
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Coffee Network continues to grow!
Join with your Chamber family in a morning full of networking, coffee, Chick-fil-A bites, and inspiration!
Sponsored by
Avenity Business Solutions
Wednesday, April 2
8:30-10 a.m.
Chick-fil-A @ Lone Star Pkwy. & Hwy. 105
20155 Eva St. | Montgomery, TX 77318
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Interested in becoming a Chamber Diplomat?
Being a Chamber Diplomat is a rewarding experience. You are the friendly face that welcomes new and prospective members to the family. You are an ambassador at Chamber functions, helping everyone feel at home. We are looking for new Diplomats! Consider applying for this critical Chamber position.
| | | | | Last call! Young Professionals Network event | | |
With two decades of experience in the media, Monette Smith is a force to be reckoned with in the world of marketing and PR. She started her journey with nothing but $1,000 and a dream, launching her business out of her game room. Fast forward 23 years, and that dream has evolved into Pink Poodle PR, a powerhouse agency known for creating attention-grabbing strategies that amplify brands and empower entrepreneurs.
But Monette didn’t stop there. She took her passion for community and storytelling to the next level with The Pink Shutter House—an Instagrammable hotspot that serves as the hub for her Pink Poodle Speaker Series. It’s more than just a venue; it’s a space where people come together to share their stories of resilience, growth, and unfiltered truth. And the evolution continues. Monette is now launching the Texas Pink Playbook Community, a vibrant network designed to connect, inspire, and elevate entrepreneurs across Texas. This isn’t just another community—it’s a movement. The Texas Pink Playbook Community is all about building authentic relationships, creating opportunities, and helping women write their own playbook for success, whether in business, personal growth, or forging lifelong friendships.
As a speaker, Monette is unapologetically bold and completely unfiltered. She’s on a mission to empower business owners to market themselves like pros—authentically, confidently, and without hesitation. Her mantra? Unfiltered and Unstoppable. Monette Smith isn’t just teaching the next generation how to market themselves; she’s showing them how to be unforgettable.
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Milano Nail Spa - Willis
March 20 | 11 a.m.
12318 I-45 N., Ste. 100
Willis, TX 77378
RSVP Here
Montgomery Welcome Center
March 25 | 4:30 p.m.
21499 Eva Street
Montgomery, TX 77316
RSVP Here
Rave Financial Credit Union - Willis
March 26 | 11:30 a.m.
702 W. Montgomery St., Ste. 800
Willis, TX 77378
RSVP Here
Rave Financial Credit Union - Conroe
March 27 | 11:30 a.m.
670 N. FM 3083 Rd. W.
Conroe, TX 77301
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GuadalaHARRY's Bar & Grill
March 27 | 1:30 p.m.
219 Simonton St.
Conroe, TX 77301
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The Color Bar - Magnolia
March 28 | 9:30 a.m.
7214 FM 1488, Ste. 105
Magnolia, TX 77354
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Beckett West Fork
March 28 | 11:30 a.m.
10485 League Line Rd.
Conroe, TX 77304
RSVP Here
Voda Cleaning & Restoration
March 28 | 1:30 p.m.
6447 Hwy. 105 West
Conroe, TX 77304
RSVP Here
Senior Benefits Consulting
April 3 | 1 p.m.
505 W. Davis St.
Conroe, TX 77301
RSVP Here
Buttermilk Events
April 4 | 1:30 p.m.
306 N. Danville
Willis, TX 77378
RSVP Here
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Member News
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| | Join us for a week-long Grand Opening Celebration at our brand-new Conroe and Willis locations! 🎉 Enjoy tasty local eats, games, and huge prizes! Jam to live music, win daily giveaways, and take a spin on our prize wheel for a shot at diving into the cash machine—grab cash or gift cards! 💸 Plus, enter for a chance to win $2,500 to help pay your bills! Don’t miss the excitement—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎊 While you're here, help us give back to the community by bringing baby diapers and wipes to support the Conroe CPS Rainbow Room, and we'll give you an extra spin on the prize wheel. | |
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President: Scott Harper
Vice President of Operations & Finance: Pauline Veazey
Director of Membership Experience: Brittany Castellon
Director of Membership Sales: Gigi Peacock
Director of Community Relations: Shannan Reid
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Director of Special Events: Riley Borchgardt
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