Friendswood

Chamber of Commerce

 

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Membership has its opportunities and advantages...

It is the policy of the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce that all memberships are kept in good standing to be granted the opportunity to network and promote their business. To check your membership status, please call the Chamber at 281-482-3329.



"Business of the Month"

The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the July "Business of the Month" is LPH Enterprises, LLC Owners are Paul and Liz Hagan along with their Daughter Christina Kyle and Son Jeremy Hagan who also work for the family business. Give them a call at 281-996-8847 for all your Home Theater and Security System's needs. www.lphent.net  LPH Enterprises, LLC has been a Chamber since 2007 and have supported many Chamber events throughout the years. In 2015 Paul was named "Businessman of the Year". They are also a "Live Here Work Here Business" in Friendswood.
 
Celebrating this special day are Ambassador Team Member Robert Rinehart, American National Insurance, Ambassador Team Member Doug Manning, Best Coupons, Membership Coordinator Diane Hass, President Carol Marcantel and Vice President Lucy Woltz, Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board Dwight Potter, Potter's Liquor Store, Board Member and Ambassador Team Member Craig Hall, VARC Solutions and Ambassador Team Member Marisa Folse, Welcome Wagon.
07/01/17

Ribbon Cutting 
The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce welcomes Allen Langford owner of Athletic Body Mechanics located at 4390 FM 2351, Friendswood, Texas 77546. Give Allen and his staff a call at 713-793-6321 a call for all your Gym and Fitness needs. 
www. Athleticbodymechanics.com. Everyone enjoyed touring their location and fitness exercises. Pictured along with Allen are his fitness class students and his very supportive family and friends. 
06/09/17

Ribbon Cutting 
The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce welcomes Patsy Bennett owner of Manvel Antiques & Home Décor located at 20535 Hwy. 6, Ste. C, Manvel, Texas 77578. Give Pasty and her staff a call at 281-692-2432 for all your Antiques and Home Décor needs. Everyone enjoyed networking, food, drinks and viewing all the beautiful antiques Pasty has to offer in her store.
 
Enjoying this special day with Patsy is Kathy White her furniture paining teacher offering chalk clay paint classes, Frank Urbanic, AFMC Press, Ambassador Team Member Robert Rinehart, American National Insurance, Ambassador Team Member Fay Picard, Dr. Greg Bonnen, State Representative, Ryan Cahill, County Commissioner Representative, Membership Coordinator Diane Hass, President Carol Marcantel and Vice-President Lucy Woltz, Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, Mona Palmer, Friendswood Senior Center, Mike Marcantel, Marcantel Insurance & Financial Services, Ambassador Team Member, Minuteman Press and Marisa Folse, Welcome Wagon.
06/08/17 
Welcome New Members!
 Joined Dates   05/25/17 - 07/07/17

"Houston Methodist Primary Care Group"
Carla Medlenka, 832-783-1079
215 W. Edgewood, FM 2351, Suite 117
Friendswood, Texas 77546
Physicians
Date Joined 06/05/17

"Jetsisters Travel"
Gay Knighten & Fay Picard, 281-507-0928
19200 #411, Houston, TX, 77058
www.jetsetsisterstravel.com
Travel Agencies
Date Joined: 06/05/17
 
"Life Smile Dental"
Sravan Abbaraju, 832-895-3405
211 W. El Dorado Blvd., Ste. #C, Friendswood, TX, 77546
www.mylifesmiledental.com
Dentist
Date Joined: 06/05/17
 
"RE/MAX Top Realty
The Christina Jones Team"
Christina Jones, 832-200-5654
10501 Pearland Pkwy., Ste. B, Pearland, TX, 77581
www.Christinajones.net
Real Estate
Date Joined: 06/08/17
 
"Athletic Body Mechanics"
Allen Langford 713-793-6321
4390 FM 2351, Friendswood, TX, 77546
www.athleticbodymechanics.com
Gym/Fitness
Date Joined: 06/08/17
 
"Friendswood Excel Center"
Lori Landry, 281-648-1200
111 E. Edgewood, Friendswood, TX, 77546
www.westoakshospital.com
Counseling
06/08/17
 
"Boardroom Salon for Men"
Lauran Rachel, 832-632-484
18724 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX, 77546
www.boardroomsalon.com
Salon
Joined Date: 06/13/17
Thank you for your continued investment! 
Renewal Dates  05/25/17 - 07/06/17

1980 "Friendswood Health Care Center"
1987 "Top Printing"
1991 "Greg A. Hughes, P.C.,"
1993 "South Texas Foot Specialist"
1995 "Ford's Automotive"
1996 "Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, Inc."
1996 "Samson Custom Homes, Inc."
1997 "Fastsigns-Gulf Freeway"
1999 "copy DR."
2001 "Kandiland Day School"
2001 "Sam's Club #4702"
2003 "C. L. Davis & Co."
2004 "Alpha Phi Alpha Frat. Zeta Tau Lambda"
2006 "Crowder Funeral Home"
2007 "Higginbotham Insurance Agency"
2007 "Leslie's Landing HOA"
2007 "Lifelong Achievement Management, Inc."
2007 "Toyota of Alvin"
2010 "Best Shot Range"
2010 "Fleming Business Interests"
2011 "InTents Party Supply, LLC"
2012 "Health Insurance Pro Service"
2013 "Brinkmann Quality Roofing Services"
2014 "Gateway Mortgage Group"
2014 "Griswold Home Care"
2015 "Dave and Buster's"
2015 "The Funky Monkey"
2016 "La Escondida Mexican Grill"
2016 "Leo Lapuerta, M.D., F.A.C.S"
2016 "Serenity Gardens"
2016 "Serenity Nail & Skin Care"

www.friendswoodchamber.com 

   281-482-3329

No General Luncheon in July
We will continue with Brown Bag and Networking Breakfast. 
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
9:00am


Networking Lunch 

Chamber Office, 1100A South Friendswood Drive 

Are you a Chamber Ambassador or just want to find out more about what they do? Bring your lunch and network with us. See all that we have going on!
Friday, July 14, 2017
(movie starts at dusk)

Saturday, July 15, 2017
7:00am - 9:00am

Friendswood Community Prayer Breakfast


Friends Church 502 S. Friendswood Drive, 77546 "Message from the Heart" Guest speaker Charles Kirkine for more information call 713-408-4785
Thursday,  July 20, 2017
11:45am-1:00pm 
Chamber Office, 1100A South Friendswood Dr.
 
Guest Speaker: 
Travis Vowel ,  Camp Gladiator
"Plan Your Day for Success

Bring your business cards and your lunch for a great networking opportunity. No RSVP required. We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, July 27, 2017
7:30am-9:00am 


Chamber Office, 1100A S. Friendswood Dr. - Sponsorship Still Available - Breakfast is prepared by Joe's Barbecue Company. This is a great networking opportunity for business men and women. Bring plenty of business cards and a guest. RSVP by Tuesday May 23rd at www.friendswoodchamber.com or call the Chamber office at 281-482-3329. The cost is $7.00. *Walk-ins and non-cancellations will be charged $10.00.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Deadline to Apply


Board of Directors Seeks  Candidates for Open Positions
The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce is seeking members who have a desire to become involved with the Board of Directors. This is a great way for members to become actively involved not only in the community, but also the Chamber.
 
The annual election for the open positions will be held at the September luncheon. The Board of Directors is seeking a diverse group of Chamber members to run for the open positions. Interested parties must be a current Chamber member and have time to devote to board responsibilities and Chamber activities. A term on the Board of Directors is for two years starting  January 1, 2018.
 
Candidate names will go to the Nomination Committee - they will make their recommendations to the board of directors for approval. All approved candidates will be notified they have been approved to go before the general membership for a final vote. This will be at the September luncheon.
 
Interested in serving on the board?  Fill out the application and return back to me via email or fax 281-482-3011 or drop it off at the Chamber office. If you have any questions please give me a call at 281-482-3329 or carol@frendswoodchamber.com 
New Teacher Goody Bags
Deadline Friday, July 28, 2017



A great way to advertise your business to new employees of Clear Creek ISD and Friendswood ISD. 
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
10:00am - Ribbon Cutting  


Challenger Storage, 1730 FM 528, Webster (our side of I45)

Please arrive 15 minutes early to assure your participation in the group photo. If you can't make the Ribbon Cutting give Marisa Jimenez a call at 281-332-5913 and welcome them to the Chamber. 
Monday, October 9, 2017
1:00pm - 7:00pm 

2nd Annual 


Location (new Friendswood Jr.High School)  More details coming 
Layout and design by
Carol Ives Marcantel, IOM
President 
281-482-3329 
Carol@friendswoodchamber.com

"Your Business is Our Only Business"