November 2018
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THE RELEVANT RECAP
Dear Chamber & Community Friends,
Just giving all my friends out there in the community a heads up. I tried phoning many of you, but I just wore out! May 31, 2019 will be my last day as Chamber president. I will have been in this role 14.5 years. I have loved (almost) every minute of it and I certainly do love our community and the people in it. My plans will unfold and I can share them with you in the near future. My position will be re-evaluated and then posted in the New Year. In the meantime, we will work hard for you, advocating for business small and large in northwest Harris County! 
Thank You for your ongoing support!
Sincerely,
Barbara Thomason
President
Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce
Don't forget! 22 days until #SHOPSMALL!
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Midterm Elections Are Critical!
Voter information at www.HarrisVotes.com
Election Day is Nov. 6

Early Voting ends today!
Friends of Klein ISD is a group of community members who believe in the financial presentations by the district and believe Klein ISD has, and is, practicing sound fiscal measures. We know that to increase the safety of our children, to support school district employees, and to maintain the high quality of education the district provides to students while experiencing continued growth, more funding is required. We stand in support of a tax ratification election (TRE) should the district leadership call one in the future. Strong community support is required to ensure the success of the Klein ISD vision that all children enter with a promise and exit with a purpose.

Office Space Disrupted
GROWING WEALTH | GROWING LIVES
with Bobby Lieb

The business incubator was coming into its own as a legitimate economic development tool when I entered the economic development profession in early 2000. Incubators are bricks-and-mortar facilities offering small office or warehouse space for start-up companies at below market rates. These facilities are often subsidized by a local government, educational institution and/or an economic development agency. However, incubators included more than just affordable commercial space...

...Today, we are seeing the emergence of coworking space ... Some coworking concepts are taking a step further by introducing communal and chamber of commerce like activities in addition to many of the services captured from the incubators. Think of summer camp for small business...
Grow Northwest now has a BLOG!
Click Here to read former posts from Bobby.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are delighted to continue adding to our growing Chamber membership. If you haven't met these new and returning members yet at a Chamber networking event, we encourage you to click on their names below and welcome them to the community!










DISCOVER NW HOUSTON APP
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Thank you to our current partners and advertisers of the Discover NW Houston app:

18|8 Fine Men's Salons
Basel's All-Star Gymnastics & Cheer
Champion Beauty College
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Northwest
Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Cagle
Harris County Pct. 4 Constable
Herd Law Firm PLLC
Home Place of Texas
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Northwest Medical Center
Klein Independent School District
McDougle Homes
Molen & Associates
Office Systems of Texas
Prairie View A&M University
Resource One Credit Union
Soto's Cantina
Spring Creek Village Assisted Living
& Memory Care
State Farm Insurance - Tom Stewart
Tracy Jones CPA, LLC
Wood Glen Court Assisted Living

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We'd love to add you and your business to the app! If you aren't listed, please let us know!
Chamber membership is NOT required.
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Peter Coulter
(281) 782-5262

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Contact us at (281) 440-4160
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FORUM
The Government Affairs & Transportation Committee hosted a State Representative Candidate Forum at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital on Oct 17th with (L to R) Natali Hurtado & Michael Shawn Kelly.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Last night we enjoyed another Business After Hours with live music, dancing, complimentary food and drinks, and some fantastic giveaways! Many thanks to our amazing host: Hilton Garden Inn - Cypress Station!
IN THIS ISSUE
Welcome New Members!
Midterm Elections Critical
Discover NW Houston App
Invest In Your Business
HOUSTON: Innovation & Industry
Gala 2019 Sponsorships Available!
2019 Directory - Place Your Ad Now!
Chamber Member News & Events
Congratulations Small Business Award Finalists!

Chamber members Molen & Associates and Norris Training Systems, Inc. are among this year's finalists.
Come celebrate and discover who the 2018 winners will be at the Nov. 15th Lone Star Small Business Awards Luncheon!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Charlene Armijo | Lolli and Pops
Lolli and Pops opened its newest location in Willowbrook Mall, a few doors down from the Apple store, with a VIP opening on Oct. 30th and a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, Nov. 1st. Charlene Armijo, Chief Purveyor of the newest store, was a constant and devoted customer at the Lolli and Pops in The Woodlands so when they were ready to open their 64th store, Charlene was their lady! Lolli and Pops stores are corporate-owned. The Willowbrook store is the 5th store in the Houston area and the ONLY one with a beautiful party room. The store features candy from Mexico, Europe, Asia, Africa (no slave trade product), Retro candy and Vegan candy. Lolli and Pops specializes in gummies made with real fruit and offers assorted jars and containers that can be purchased, filled and refilled relatively inexpensively. It's a FUN place to be!
CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
EVENTS:
TONIGHT
Nov. 2 | 7:15 PM
Honor those slain and injured in the attack on "The Jews". Stand up and #showupforshabbat

Nov. 7

Nov. 9

NOV. 10 & 15
Promocode: HOUSTON

Nov. 14

Nov. 15

Nov. 24

Dec. 5

Dec. 11

Dec. 15
Tickets for this 7:30 PM performance can be ordered by calling the box office at (281) 440-4850.
$25 in advance | $30 at the door
RIBBON CUTTINGS
& GRAND OPENINGS!
We love celebrating our members and their amazing accomplishments from ground breakings to new businesses to new ownership and everything in between:

10.15 | ASIA Cabinetry
10.20 | Jefferson Dental Care
10.24 | Republic Finance
10.30 | Expedia CruiseShipCenters
NEW MEMBER BUSINESS BUILDER BREAKFAST
Each month we hold a breakfast to welcome our new members and provide details on Chamber membership benefits and how to utilize them, from your online profile and directory listing to sponsorship opportunities and ribbon cuttings! We'd like to thank our October Breakfast Sponsor: Whataburger!
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
One of the benefits we offer to both Chamber members and the community are free networking opportunities like our Networking Breakfast and Business After Hours. We'd like to thank our October Networking Breakfast Host: Virginia's Cakes, Cafe & Bakery ! Thank you for organizing such a wonderful event!

We are looking forward to our next breakfast, January 2019!
Keep an eye on our
community calendar and the Discover Northwest Houston app for future events!
IMPORTANT LINKS
INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS
Our first 2019 Lunch & Learn will be January 24th and we are looking forward to hearing from Beth Guide, President and CEO of ACTWD a Web-Hosting and Design Co., plus Fox News Tech Expert on the topic:


Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Prices increase $5 on Jan. 23rd. Purchase your seats online or by calling (281) 440-4160.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS & NETWORKING BREAKFASTS
The Chamber provides free networking opportunities for BOTH Chamber and non-Chamber members.

These events will resume in January 2019!
CHAMBER FINANCIAL U | 2 Sessions Left!
INNOVATION & INDUSTRY | November 8th
HOLIDAY BUSINESS SHOWCASE | 12.13.18
DIAMONDS & ICE GALA | January 26, 2019
RED, WHITE & BLUE SIGNATURE SPONSOR:

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www.HoustonNWChamber.org
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