September 23, 2024

Chamber Luncheon Features Senator Creighton

State Senator to Discuss Key Issues and Legislative Session Impacting Montgomery County

Join us on Monday, October 7, at the North Montgomery County Community Center for an informative luncheon featuring State Senator Brandon Creighton (District 4). Senator Creighton will deliver a "State of the State" update, covering key issues and the upcoming legislative session that will impact Montgomery County businesses and the broader community. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments affecting our region.

Monday, October 7, 2024

11:30 a.m.

North Montgomery County Community Center

600 Gerald St.

Willis, TX 77378

Brandon Creighton

State Senator (District 4)

Week at a Glance - September 23-29

Tuesday, September 24

Optimize: Transform Your Directory Page for Better Results; 3:30 p.m., Zoom link will be sent out to registrants

Wednesday, September 25

Ribbon-Cutting - Clear Choice Acupuncture; 9 a.m., 21105 Eva St., Suite 110, Montgomery, TX 77356

Thursday, September 26

Ribbon-Cutting - Exalt Health; 4:30 p.m., 2507 S Loop 336 W., Conroe, TX 77304

Young Professionals Network Happy Hour - Ariza Westview; 5:30 p.m., 1945 Westview Blvd., Conroe, TX 77304

Chamber News & Events

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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!

Join us on October 2 for Coffee Network in Montgomery! Enjoy a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast while making valuable connections and diving into this month's inspiring word. A big thanks to Promptings for sponsoring the event. It’s the perfect way to start your morning—see you there!

Wednesday, October 2

8:30 a.m.

Chick-fil-A Lonestar Pkwy

20155 Eva St.

Montgomery, TX 77356

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

Get Back to Work Day 2024 Recap

As we dive deeper into the school year, let’s look back at the incredible impact of Get Back to Work Day. In August, over 300 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to support Montgomery ISD, tackling over 100 projects across 12 campuses. This collaborative effort, made possible by our title sponsor, Woodforest National Bank, and all our dedicated sponsors, set the stage for a fantastic school year. Check out the recap video to see the transformation and community spirit in action!

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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A Chamber Fairytale!

Fairytales do come true! Chamber Diplomat Summer Hvasta channels her inner Cinderella to become the Diplomat she was always meant to be - in spite of some 'evil' Diplomats who try to get in her way. The legend of the Chamber's famous green jackets, which the Diplomats used to wear from the 1960s through the early 2000s, comes to life in this modern-day version of Cinderella.

Boost Your Business at Lobsterfest!

Lobsterfest is a premier event that offers a unique opportunity to highlight your business to over 900 attendees. We’re seeking exciting auction items for our live and silent auctions, including specialty items, group experiences, wine/liquor baskets, and concert tickets.

Your donation will be prominently featured, supporting the Chamber’s programs and enhancing your membership value.

To donate, please complete the form below and return it by September 20.

Don't forget to join us for the 38th annual Lobsterfest on October 3, presented by Woodforest National Bank, with special thanks to our Dinner sponsor, Consolidated Communications, and Golf Tournament sponsor, The Howard Hughes Corp.

Dinner: Thursday, October 3; 6 p.m.; The Lone Star Convention Center

Golf: Thursday, October 3/Friday, October 4; AM Shotguns; Panorama Golf Club

Tickets are selling fast—secure yours today!

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Tickets & Sponsorships

Building Our Community's Future from the DC Fly-In

In this video, we’re sharing key moments from our recent DC Fly-In, where a delegation of board members and staff engaged in important discussions about workforce development and the future growth of the Conroe/Lake Conroe region. Watch to see how these conversations with national leaders will impact our community’s success.

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.

"Take me out to the ball game" was Chamber mantra from 2003-06

As we near our 38^th annual Lobsterfest, let’s take a moment to remember a few Chamber events that were, shall we say, much shorter lived than our annual October ode to crustaceans. Some events have their moment. And then, that moment passes. This week and next week, we will highlight two Chamber special events – both of them fundraisers – that served their purpose and then were “retired” to the memories of those who participated or attended.

Members of the Blue and Green teams pose together in advance of the 2nd annual Chamber Celebrity Slow-Pitch Softball Classic in 2004. Some say the Green team was a dynasty throughout the series, but memories may be a bit foggy.

In 2003, just a few years after the Chamber moved into its new building at 505 W. Davis, a plan was hatched to raise money to “strike out” the building debt. Thus, the 1^st annual Celebrity Slow Pitch Softball Game was born. Held in April each year from 2003-2006, the event featured the “Blue” team against the “Green” team. Some of the notable players included Dr. Don Stockton, former Superintendent of Conroe ISD, Donnie Buckalew with Buckalew Chevrolet; Alan “Barb” Sadler, former Montgomery County Judge, and Jill Vaughan, former Chamber Chair and vice president with Amegy Bank.

The first game was held at the Montgomery County Sports Complex and later at Carl Barton Jr. Park.The players were each sponsored by a Chamber member, as were the umpires and the cheerleaders.

The game itself, according to some of the players and umpires, was quite intense. On occasion, pitchers threw “brushback” pitches to keep the batters honest; tempers flared if the umpire got the call wrong. And, more than a handful of injuries – mostly minor – occurred, some resulting from sliding, which was officially not allowed. Overall, however, a great time was had by all.

By 2006, however, the money to pay off the building debt had been raised. The game was no longer needed and the bats, balls and gloves were stored away.

Next week, we will explore the history of the