October 7, 2024

38th Annual Lobsterfest was a huge success!

The Chamber's 38th annual Lobsterfest brought our community together for two days of celebration last Thursday and Friday, October 3-4. With over 1,000 guests enjoying a sold-out steak and lobster dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and two days of golf tournaments, the event was a huge success. The funds raised will directly support Chamber programs, enhancing the opportunities for our members and fostering growth in the local business community.

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Woodforest National Bank, dinner sponsor Consolidated Communications, and golf tournament sponsor The Howard Hughes Corporation, along with all the sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible.

We'll be posting all pictures from Lobsterfest early this week via social media.

Week at a Glance: October 7 - 13

Monday, October 7

Monthly Luncheon - "State of the State"; 11:30 a.m., 600 Gerald Street, Willis, TX 77378

Wednesday, October 9

Ribbon-Cutting - Montgomery Christian Academy; 8:45 a.m., 12681 FM 149, Montgomery, TX 77316

Thursday, October 10

Morning Mingle: Walden's Lakeview Dining & Venue; 7:30 a.m.,13101 Melville Dr, Montgomery, TX 77356

Ribbon-Cutting - Temperature Pro; 11 a.m., 130 S Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301

Ribbon-Cutting - Memorial Hermann Surgery Center - Woodforest;

4 p.m., 750 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Suite 200, Montgomery, TX 77316

Friday, October 11

Ribbon-Cutting - SEnergy; 10 a.m., 140 Cypress Station Dr, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77090

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Shape the Future by Joining the Youth to Career Fair

We’re excited to host the Youth to Career Fair, presented by Rave Financial, on Tuesday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. In partnership with Conroe EDC, Education for Tomorrow Alliance (EfTA), Conroe ISD, and Willis ISD, this event will connect local junior high students with a variety of career paths. It’s a great opportunity for businesses to showcase their industries and inspire the next generation. Registration is FREE, and lunch will be provided. If you’re interested in setting up a booth, please sign up to participate!

Looking to take your marketing efforts to the next level? Don’t miss our Stand Out Marketing workshop series on Nov. 6, 13, and 20! These interactive sessions will provide hands-on strategies to enhance your messaging, social media, and website performance.

November 6: Mastering Your Marketing Message with Krista McDaniel of Kreative Media – Learn how to effectively identify and engage your target audience with clear, compelling messaging.

November 13: Going Viral – Crafting Creative Social Content with Monette Smith of Pink Poodle PR – Discover how to create share-worthy content that drives engagement on your social platforms.

November 20: Website/SEO Hacks for Dummies with Beth Guide of Vertical Web – Get practical tips to improve your website’s SEO and visibility online.

Start each session with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast, followed by workshops until 9:15 a.m. Limited seating is available!

Member pricing: $25/session or $60 for all three. Non-members: $30/session or $80 for all.

Krista McDaniel, CEO of Kreative Media, presents on Nov. 6.

Monette Smith, Owner of Pink Poodle PR, presents on Nov. 13.

Beth Guide, Principal with Vertical Web, presents on Nov. 20.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES!

Mark your calendar for our next Morning Mingle on October 10 at Walden's Lakeview Dining & Venue! This is your chance to start the day with great conversations and delicious food. Network with local professionals and enjoy the excitement of door prizes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, October 10

7:30 a.m.

Walden's Lakeview Dining & Venue

13101 Melville Drive

Montgomery, TX 77356

Get ready for a spooktacular Fun After Five on October 17 at Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company! Join us at 5:05 p.m. for an evening of casual networking, tasty refreshments, and a chance to win exciting door prizes. We encourage all members to come in their Halloween costumes—let’s make this a fun and festive gathering! Don’t miss out—register today!

Thursday, October 17

5:05 p.m.

Conroe's Incredible

Pizza Company

230 S Loop 336 W

Conroe, TX 77304

Is your business veteran owned?

The Chamber wants to know! We’ll recognize our veteran-owned members in the next issue of Connections. If you haven’t updated your membership profile to include veteran-owned information, please click below to send us an email to let us know if you’re veteran owned!

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Light the Night with the Chamber

Support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by joining our team for the Light The Night Walk! Together, we can make a real impact by raising funds for lifesaving research and patient support. Whether you walk with us or help gather donations, every contribution brings us closer to finding a cure. If you can’t participate, please consider making a donation to help reach our goal.

Sunday, November 3

5:00 p.m.

Town Green Park

2099 Lake Robbins Dr.

The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Throughout the Chamber's 90th anniversary year, eFYI will look back at the events, people and things that have shaped our history.

Morning Mingle Motivator

Steve Scott has been closing out the Chamber's networking breakfast for the past 16 years

Little did Steve Scott know in 2007, when he agreed to deliver a brief close-out at a Chamber morning networking event, that it would start a 16-year (and counting) tradition - one that Chamber members look forward to each and every month.

"Polo LaCoste, the board member who was in charge of the breakfast at the time, asked me if I would do something to close out the breakfast," remembers Scott. "He said that he and others liked my commercials because I always gave people something to think about that could improve them and their lives."

Steve Scott shares a motivational anecdote at the conclusion of a recent Morning Mingle networking event. Scott has been sharing his pearls of wisdom with Chamber members for 16 years. He's also written several books, including "The Relationship Zoo: Animal Stories, Human Insights - A Guide to Improved Relationships."

Scott, who founded "Steve Scott - Houston Business Coach" in 2005, has been involved in numerous Houston-area chambers throughout his career, including in Cy-Fair, FM 1960, South Montgomery County/Woodlands, Magnolia Parkway and, for almost two decades, the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber.

"I have been Vice Chair of Membership in Conroe. I also was one of the main planners for the first Government Affairs trip to Washington DC in 2018," he said. "I have volunteered in various Chamber events from Lobsterfest, Chairman's Ball and many other activities. Attending Morning Mingle and Fun after Five regularly has been very good, but it is the volunteering and working with others to achieve something bigger that gives me the best connections and excites me the most."

His all-time favorite story?

"One of my favorites is called "Misplaced Appetites and Hunger,' which is the story of Raynaud III, a Duke in 13^th century Belgium. It is focused on the idea that your life is reflected in your choices and that life is a 'do-it-to-yourself' proposition."

Scott says that he gets his pearls of wisdom from reading, writing, and listening to other speakers, as well as his life experiences, including sessions with clients.