September Chambergram

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Message From
the Chairman

STRONG

Kevin Jeter Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by the
historic and catastrophic damage of Hurricane Harvey.
Chairman 2017
A list of resouces and helpful information can be found on
Greetings Pasadena Chamber page: 4
Members,
In this issue:
As I write this letter to you, I
am unsure of the exact weather • Message From the Chairman – Pg. 1
conditions you have faced over • Message From the Chairman Continued – Pg. 2
the course of the week. My prayer • A Letter From the President – Pg. 3
is that you, your family, and your • Hurricane Harvey Resources – Pg. 4
business weathered Hurricane • Ribbon Cuttings – Pg. 5 & 6
Harvey well. What I have seen is • Beautifications – Pg. 7
numerous communities coming • Legislative Corner – Pg. 8 & 9
together and sharing resources, • Business Expo Recap – Pg. 10
all willing to give to those who • Artist of the Year Luncheon - Pg. 11 & 12
were impacted perhaps worse • Call for nominations continued – Pg. 12
than they were. It is important to • Platinum Partner of the Month - Pg. 13
know that your Pasadena • Upcoming Events - Pg. 14
Chamber is sharing vital • Port Houston One on One’s - Pg. 15
information for making claims • New Members - Pg. 16
and getting connected to meet • Ambassador of the Month - Pg. 17
your needs. • Contact Your Chamber – Pg. 18

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At the risk of sounding like “business as usual,” I wanted to provide my perspective on one of the
Chamber’s recent events as an example of the value and quality your chamber offers.
In 2014, right after our current President/CEO came on board at our Chamber, a decision was
made to revamp the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo. The Board of
Directors was and is determined to forge productive relationships with everyone in the
community; most especially, PISD. In partnership with PISD, the Chamber restructured our
business expo calling it the “Partners in Education Business Expo.” The focus was to provide a
time for relationship building between PISD staff so that they could seek out vendors for various
personal and professional needs. The expo provides “shopping” time under one roof before the
busy school year begins. In my opinion, the Partners in Education Business Expo is one of the best
changes experienced at our Chamber. This year’s was, once again, a huge success.
Almost 100 vendors participated in our expo with approximately 850 attendees. Participants
included PISD administrators, staff, and teachers from all aspects of the educational community
as well as private citizens and local businesses. The event allowed them to build strong business
relationships with Chamber members and furthers the mission of creating prosperity in Pasadena.
If you are a member of our Chamber, I hope you will join me in congratulating our chamber staff
on a job well done. If you are not yet a member, I am tempted to ask, “Why not?” The
relationships, resources and responsiveness of the chamber provide great value as a small
business owner.
And, if you are looking for employment and have account management experience, the Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce continues to search for its final team member as Member Services
Coordinator.
I am proud to serve as Chairman of the Board to such a tremendous and effective organization.

“We are all precious in His sight.”
Sincerely,

Kevin Jeter

Kevin Jeter, Miles A/C Service
2017 Chairman of the Board


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A Letter From the President:

Members & Friends,
I continue to be amazed at the outpouring of support our community has received
during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. We asked and you answered in an
overwhelming way whether it was volunteering your time, donating items or
providing resources for our community. I am so proud to call Pasadena home and
know that despite the recovery efforts that will continue for the months ahead, we
have the people committed to giving back and your chamber has resources
available to help meet your needs. Despite the heartbreaking news reports of
damages to homes, schools and businesses, Pasadena remains strong and is
working together. We know that through the storm Pasadena ISD, the City of
Pasadena, several area churches and non-profit organizations worked diligently
to provide a safe place for evacuees and had hundreds of volunteers serving that
made lasting impacts on the lives of families in need.
By now most businesses are open and operating and on the road to recreating
normalcy which is important for the overall economic health of our region. We
are very grateful that our chamber received no damage which allows us to focus
on connecting our members during this time and continuing to move forward
offering assistance. You will find several resources in the newsletter for your reference as we know needs are unique
among our members. Please be sure to communicate and respond to chamber emails so that we know what your
specific needs, resources and availability are.
In an attempt to press on, I hope this month’s newsletter serves as a resource for learning about what your chamber is
doing to connect your community both before and after the effects of Harvey. We also have had many recent successes
and celebrations that we certainly don’t want to miss sharing amidst the storm.
I would like to congratulate our 2017 Artist of the Year James Guthrie with Thrivent Financial for his many contributions
to area non-profit organizations focused on preserving the arts in Pasadena. We also extend our appreciation to the
nearly 100 organizations and businesses who participated in our Business Expo that brought in more than 850
attendees from PISD and beyond.
In the last few months we have seen more than 30 members join our chamber, we invite you to join us in welcoming
them to our community and consider using a chamber member when looking for products or services. Now is the time
to think local first and rely on those businesses who also give back through investing in the work of the chamber to
ensure our city continues to remain the place to be for building business and supporting community.
Again, thank you for your continued support and willingness to give during this trying time. Be sure to follow us on
social media so you can stay up to date on needs of the community if you are looking to volunteer or donate as we
move forward even stronger. Know that we are Pasadena Strong and we are here for you!

Best Regards,

Cristina Womack

Cristina Womack, President/CEO

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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of

those affected by the historic and

catastrophic damage of Hurricane

Harvey. We are fortunate that the

WEARE Chamber office received no damage
and we are open for business. Please
feel free to contact us with any
questions or concerns as our Pasadena
STRONG community continues to recover. If you
haven’t followed us on Facebook, then
please do as that is where we are
posting most up to date news on

business openings, shelter needs and

volunteer opportunities. These needs change very rapidly as our community responds in such overwhelming

ways. YOUR Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is here to help our citizens and businesses during this difficult

time. We have put together a list of helpful resources for you. Please follow us on social media for constant

updates on ways to contribute during our recovery process. We are now more than ever Pasadena Strong!

We know that by working together to connecting our community, recovery will happen for all of us.

It is very important that folks apply for disaster assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. We encourage
everyone affected by Harvey to access this website and file a claim with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), regardless of level of damage. This does not guarantee assistance, but it serves to help ensure that our city
qualifies for any FEMA assistance that may be available in the future.

If you are eligible for individual assistance, this is the first step in registering with FEMA. Please log-on and follow the
registration process. If you are unable to access through the website, you may register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA
(3362).

Resources Quick Links
Click here for City of Pasadena
Click here for Pasadena ISD
Click here for US Chamber of Commerce
Click here for Texas Association of Business
Click here for Disaster Assistance
Click here for FEMA

SBA Disaster Recovery Information
Click here for SBA Disaster News information
Click here for SBA Disaster Recovery “Information You Should Know”
Click here for SBA Disaster Recovery Fact Sheet
Click here for SBA Three Ways to Apply
Click here for SBA “Three Step Process: Disaster Loans”

Important Phone Numbers
City of Pasadena Emergency Management: 713-475-5588
City of Pasadena: 713-477-1511
TAB Hotline for Business: (512) 637.7714
FEMA Assistance : (800) 621.FEMA (3362)
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce: 281-487-7871

For more information and resources please click HERE

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Executive Board

Kevin Jeter – Chairman, Miles A/C Service Welcome to all who have recently joined the Pasadena Chamber of
Commerce! Welcome to our family!
Monica Waggett – Past Chair, Doctor’s United

Surgery center

Jeanna Bamburg, Bayshore Medical Center
James Guthrie, Thrivent Financial, Chairman-elect
Salvador Serrano, The Serrano Agency Farmers

Insurance

Steve Trncak, San Jacinto College
Michael West, West & West, LLP

Board of Directors Wal-Mart #752 - Fairmont
April Stewart
281.998.1077
Lee Betancourt, Iron Mountain Walmart.com
Dave Chawla, Right At Home, Pasadena
Harbor Hospice Baytown
Alix Fox, Qualified Properties Amy Vincent
Denise Jennings, LyondellBasell 281.427.3855

Sam Jimenez, McDonald’s Harborhospice.com
Deborah Moseley, The Bridge
Margie Pena, Pasadena Hispanic Business Council
Ken Phelps, Phelps Insurance

Gary Piana, Chevron Phillips
Jeffrey Reich-Hale, Home2Suites by Hilton HOU/PAS

Melinda Torrison, Meador Staffing Services
Steve Takacs, Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America

Wayne Webb, CommunityBank of Texas
Robert Whitley, Blasingame Whitley, Attorneys at Law

Robert Wills, Silver Eagle Distributors

Ex-Officio Directors

Paul Davis, City of Pasadena
Pedro Garcia, Port of Houston Authority
John Mrozek, Texas Chiropractic College
Tammie Nielsen, Commisioner Jack Morman Harris

County Pct. 2

Dr. DeeAnn Powell, Pasadena ISD

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Ribbon Cuttings Continued

Bayshore Medical Center Oncology Holiday Inn Express Houston Hobby
Jeanna Bamburg Ree Allen
713.359.1002
832.318.2891
Bayshoremedical.com IHG.com

Air Alliance Houston Village Family Practice
Paula Torrado Lesley Garcia
713.528.3779 713.461.2915

Airalliancehouston.org Villagefamilypractice.com

The Rose Mobile Coach
Shannon McNair
281.464.5165
The-rose.org

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September Beautification Awards - Residential Landscaping

If you have any business or residential home in Pasadena that you would like to nominate for a
Beautification Award, please submit the name, address, and contact information. We present businesses

with plaques in the areas of new buildings, building renovations, or property landscaping.
Residential awards are presented for landscaping; however, the award is simply a written notification of

the recognition. We do not visit private homes to present the award.
You may email your nominees to: [email protected]

(Awards are not guaranteed to every nominee and those already recognized may be eliminated.)

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Legislative Corner ASK ME ABOUT

By: Roni Archer THE THRIVENT STORY

As the voice for business and advocacy, your chamber is here to inform you Thrivent is a We help members be And The result is
of important legislation and election information that impacts our membership organization wise with money … live generously. stronger members, families
community. At the state level we will accomplish this by hosting our State
Representatives that serve in Pasadena at our September 14th Membership of Christians … and communities.
Luncheon to hear an update on the 85th Legislative Session and potential
needs of their respective districts post Harvey. Let’s start a new conversation about money.

At the local level there are 2 items we want to educate our members on. The Houston Bay Area
first is a chamber endorsement supporting Pasadena ISD in a Tax Ratification 17450 El Camino Real
Election in November that will allow our school district to become
comparable to surrounding community’s tax rate and continue to advance Houston, TX 77058
the mission of the district. We encourage you to vote For Prop B on the ballot 281-461-6200
this fall. Please review the enclosed information to understand how we
compare to other neighboring districts and about the potential impact this Jerry Roth James A Guthrie
tax increase has for Pasadena. MBA, CFP®, FIC FIC, CLTC®
Wealth Advisor
The 2nd item relates to the proposed public transportation system from [email protected] Financial Associate
Pasadena’s administration that was recently approved under Pasadena
Second Century’s Corporation funding. The proposed bus route structure has Thrivent Financial was named
been designed to incorporate four (4) interconnecting routes, utilizing four one of the “World’s Most Ethical
(4) buses. The routes have been designed to provide service to many of the
low income census tract block groups within the City of Pasadena. Factors Companies” by Ethisphere
considered in the planning included population density, job locations, Institute 2012–2016.
poverty levels, minority populations, lack of car ownership, and elderly
populations. The system will connect to both San Jacinto College to the East Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®
and the METRO system to the West near Richey Road. The service will give and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S.
Pasadena residents access to medical services and retail, such as grocery “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered
stores and pharmacies. The service will also provide residents with access to trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.
regional jobs and higher education opportunities.
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Funding for this transportation is available through utilizing existing federal 28304 R6-16
funds combined with a local match. In the past, the local match was split
between Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and Pasadena
Second Century Corporation (PSCC). Given the timing, CDBG funds cannot
be considered and allocated until the next fiscal year beginning October 1,
2018. This explains why PSCC recently approved funding for the project to
begin prior to the other funds becoming available.

Public meetings will be held allowing business owners and citizens to voice
their opinion regarding this new transportation option and the proposed
routes. The routes and bus stops will continue to be monitored and adjusted
on an on-going basis. There are plans for ten bus shelters to be installed
about 6 months after the start of bus service, after Harris County Public
Transit confirms locations with greatest ridership. Due to the recent events
related to Hurricane Harvey these meetings are being rescheduled and will
be communicated in the weeks to come.

Your chamber will keep you updated on opportunities to learn more about
all of the above items so you can remain informed on what’s happening in
and around Pasadena.

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TAX RATIFICATION ELECTION PROPOSITION B

PA S ADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATIONAL SUMMARY
TAX RATE ELECTION

What is a Tax Ratification Election ( T R E )
A tax ratification election (TRE) is a special election, called by the Board ofTrustees,
asking voters to approve a tax rate that is above the current $1.07 M & O tax rate.

PROPOSED INCREASE M&O $1.07 + $.13 = $1.20 + I&S $.28 = $1.48
PASADENA ISD’S TAX RATE IS COMPOSED OF TWO PARTS

M&O Maintenance and Operations I&S Interest and Sinking Tax Rate
Tax Rate M&O pays for day I&S is used to make payments on
to day district operations such district bonds that fund construction,
payroll, utilities, and maintenance (much like the principal and interest
of schools and facilities. on a home mortgage).

WHY A TRE?

2016 Tax Rate Comparison to Other School Districts Enrollment 58000
56000
Crosby ISD Klein ISD is Increasing 54000 2007-2008 School Year 2016-2017 School Year
$1.67 $1.430 52000
S5T6U,D2EN8T2S 50000
Galena Park ISD La Porte ISD 48000
$1.563 $1.420 2016-2017 46000

Deer Park ISD Pearland ISD TEA October 2016
$1.556 $1.415

Dickinson ISD Santa Fe ISD
$1.540 $1.402

Humble ISD Clear Creek ISD
$1.520 $1.400

Katy ISD Spring Branch ISD Maximize State Funding
$1.516 $1.394

+ Texas City ISD Friendswood ISD Voter approval of the TRE would provide an
$1.440 $1.387 additional $20.7 million in state funding and
approximately $16.0 million in local taxes.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD PASADENA ISD
$1.440 $1.350

Goose Creek ISD Houston ISD
$1.431 $1.206

• Increased Cost in Utilities, Benefits, Fuel & Medical Insurance • Remain Competitive with Surrounding Districts
• Continue Innovative Instructional Programs • Offset Costs for Unfunded Mandates Required by the State

How will the proposed TRE impact my taxes?

13 Cent Increase to = NO TAX RATE
M&O Tax Rate INCREASE

+= If your taxes are frozen due to an
Over 65 or Disabled Persons exemption,
Home Value Proposed Tax Rate Per Month Per Day then your taxes will not be affected by
a tax rate increase.
$130,000 $1.48 $9.30 $0.33
PROGRAMS
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Several programs have been implemented
• Pasadena ISD has not had to raise taxes since 2005-2006 School Year. Even with two bond issues in based on community feedback and parent
2011 and 2014, the District has been able to manage the budget, maintain a healthy fund balance and expectations.
build schools during a recession and after. Programs include:
• Gifted & Talented Program
• For the last 14 consecutive years, Pasadena ISD has received a “Superior”rating in the School Financial • Early College High Schools
Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). This program is designed to encourage public schools to better manage • Career & Technical High School
their financial resources in order to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes. • Full-Day PreKindergarten
• College Credit Programs

STAY INFORMED - www.pasadenaisd.org - facebook.com/pasadenaisd

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3rd Annual Partners in Education
Business Expo

By: Suzette McDowell

On August 17, we hosted our 3rd Annual Partners in
Education Business Expo in partnership with the
Pasadena Independent School District. The
Pasadena Convention center filled with nearly 80
vendors and over 850 attendees. Attendees had the
opportunity to network and learn more about the
different services and businesses in Pasadena, while
enjoying food and drinks from 7 area restaurants.

Throughout the event raffle items brought by all
of the vendors were awarded out to attendees via text
messages, such as gift cards, massages, plants, a bike
and more!

Overall the event was a success and was very well
received by the PISD faculty and staff. The
Pasadena Chamber is proud to host events such as
this one that allow for our school district to work
together with our business community and looks
forward to hosting this event again next year.
We’d like to say a very special thank you to our all
of major sponsors for this event: Pasadena ISD, City of
Pasadena, Port Houston, Miles A/C Service, Hawthorne at
Crenshaw and InkSpot Printing.

The school with most attendance will receive a $500
grant donated by Phelps Insurance. Stay tuned for the
name of the winning school.

A survey will be sent to all of our vendors. Please take
the time to answer this 5 minute survey to share your
experience and help us grow our event.

If you received a text message notifying you of winning
a prize, please stop by the chamber office with the text
message Monday - Friday, between 8am - 5pm.

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Education Update Membership Luncheon

By: Jamie Huffar

The chamber’s annual Artist of the Year
Luncheon was held on Tuesday, August 22 and
honored James Guthrie’s dedication to
keeping the arts alive in the Pasadena area. A
video about James’ roles in several
organizations such as the Pasadena
Philharmonic Orchestra, Pasadena Habitat for
Humanity, the Pasadena Chamber of
Commerce, and Pasadena Rotary showcased his
work in our community, courtesy of the City of
Pasadena’s Community Relations Department.
James was presented with proclamations and
awards from the chamber as well as several
elected officials.

Ms. Jackie Welch then presented scholarships
from the chamber’s Cultural Arts Committee to
Ms.Dalia Trejo from San Jacinto College and Ms.
Kelsy Demelo from Texas Chiropractic College.
Funds derived from the annual Theatre Night
event in July were used to award these
scholarships. The students were both very
grateful for their awards to help continue their
educations in Pasadena.

Luncheon attendees were also given updates by
Dr. DeeAnn Powell from PISD and Dr. Brenda
Hellyer from San Jacinto College. Both schools
reported increases in attendance, graduation
rates, and overall success for their students.
PISD seniors earned over $30 million in
scholarships last year, the AP program
administered over 6,500 tests and had 340
scholars. Over 7,700 hours of dual credit
classes have been awarded and the graduation
rate is at 90.9%. ECHS, the early credit high
school program had 49 PISD students graduate

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Education Update Membership Luncheon Continued

with both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree from San Jacinto College. In PISD,
42 campuses were awarded at least one Distinction from the state of Texas.
According to the 2017 Education Equality Index (EEI) report, Pasadena was rated #9 of 213
for having the highest achievement of low-income students. Excellent job all around for our
school district! San Jacinto College showed an increase of 13% in enrollment and 161%
increase in degree/certificate completion rates. San Jacinto College awarded 7,019 degrees
last year and has been named a top 5 Community College in the nation (out of 1,100 schools)
by the Aspen Institute for Community College Excellence. We are very proud of the
achievements of PISD and San Jacinto College and continue to support their mission to
educate our students at top levels of the state and nation.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

Citizen of the Year is named annually to someone who has exhibited a level
of dedication and contributions to Pasadena above and beyond the call of
duty. This is the highest honor named to an individual within the Pasadena
community. The distinguished list of previous honorees and nominations
and can be made by clicking HERE and returning the nomination to the
chamber. Nominations will be accepted until September 25, 2017 for the
previous Citizen of the Year recipients to make their selection. The 2017
honoree will be awarded at the Annual Gala on December 12, 2017.
If you have any questions about the process or nominations please don’t
hesitate reaching out.

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Platinum Partner of the Month
The Serrano Agency opened with a vision to provide excellent
customer service and make a difference from the competition.
These days it is very important to be able to take care of your
customer’s needs. We work to provide extremely competitive
prices and to make sure every customer leaves happy with the
price and service they received. By Being Kind, respectful,
honest, cheerful and gracious and understanding their needs
and their family’s needs, to protect their most valuable assists.
We embrace the opportunity to be a part of your story.
You’re the reason we’re in business. And helping you protect the things that matter most to
you is what matters most to us. We would love to help you with all your insurance needs,
whether its Auto, Home, life or Business Insurance. Please call our office 281-741-9545 or
visit our office at 3207 Preston Ave Pasadena Texas 77505

Platinum Partners

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Upcoming Events

Join us for Membership 101 on September 7th to learn
how to maximize your membership investment, RSVP at:
PasadenaChamber.org/Membership101

Join us for our September Membership Luncheon on
September 14th at San Jacinto College South Campus to hear

an 85th Legislative Session Update.
RSVP

Join our Young Guns on September 26th for their Lunch with
Leaders discussing Modern Networking and ways to make the

most out of events. Lunch is only $25.
RSVP

Join our Pasadena Hispanic Business Council for their next
Breakfast Mixer on Wednesday, October 11. The event will
cover the importance of email marketing and how to use it to

benefit your business! Attendance is FREE!
RSVP

Registration is now open for our 28th Annual Best Taste of the
Town on Earth - Under the Big Top This year we have also add-

ed and modified our sponsorship levels and ticket packages
in order to better fit your needs! Some sponsorship items are
limited so be one of the first to save your spot for this record

breaking event!
LEARN MORE

For more information on upcoming events or to register visit: PasadenaChamber.org

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ONE ON ONE

WITH PORT HOUSTON

MARKET YOUR BUSINESS TO PORT HOUSTON STAFF

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4334 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

(by appointment only)
• One-on-One preset appointments with 30 minutes to showcase your firm.

• Port staff will be on site to discuss current and upcoming projects.
• Learn how your company may become a registered small business vendor with the Port Authority.

• Develop a Port of Houston Authority contact list.

RSVP via email to Pedro Garcia [email protected] 713.670.2588

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Welcome New Members!

Gold

• Hawthorne at Crenshaw
Anna Reyes
281.487.0048

hawthorneatcrenshaw.com

• American Cancer Society Bronze • Simmons and Fletcher, P. C.
Jennifer Newsom Paul Cannon
713.706.5686 • Holiday Inn Express Houston Hobby 713.932.0777
Ree Allen
relayforlife.org/seharriscotx simmonsandfletcher.com
• APS FireCo 832.318.2891 • State Rep. Briscoe Cain, District 128
• Luna’s Mexican Restaurant
Ronald Ednwards Tonya Robertson
713.946.3311 Rudy Hernandez 512.463.0733
281.421.2826
APSFireCoHouston.com •Wal-Mart Stores Inc. #752 Fairmont
• Cole Training Academy lunasmexicanrestaurants.com April Stewart
• Special Programs - PISD 281.998.1077
Robert Cole Gloria Gallegos walmart.com
832.267.6585 713.740.0218

For more information about membership or to learn more about your member benefits visit: PasadenaChamber.org

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Ambassador Spotlight - Lori Knight

When the Pasadena Citizen Newspaper started over 70 years ago, it was a daily
newspaper. It was the quickest way to get your news. It has progressed with the times
changing from a daily print to a twice weekly print and added Online. We have been a
strong member and supporter of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for as long as we
have been in business. Many things have changed over the years including the way
people read about local events in their city. Although Print is still huge, online has
become the most popular way to view. People view the local news from their work
computers, mobile and tablets. Online can be updated every hour or as needed for that
next story. Local content is what makes the Pasadena Citizen what it is today.

The Houston Community Newspapers / Pasadena Citizen and Hearst Incorporated with a
following of over 8.3 million readers today. Offering Powerful Reach, Pinpoint Accuracy.
Your Audience Delivered. We are a Media Powerhouse. The benefits are Greater reach
and complete coverage. Red Plum coupons every week. Respected brands with a long
standing history in the community. More reports covering topics and stories that matter
most to local neighborhoods. Paid Sunday subscriber distribution for higher reader engagement. Unduplicated house-
holds resulting in a vastly extended audience reach. Powerful product mix captures audiences in print, online and on
social media. Always moving forward.

Thank you,

Lori Knight
Multi-Media Advertising Consultant
Houston Community Newspapers & Hearst Inc.
Office (713)362-1531 | [email protected] | www.Your HoustonNews.com

Business Honor Roll
We applaud these individuals, organizations, and firms that have renewed their financial commitment to the
growth of our community through their continued investment in the chamber. We appreciate each and every
one of you. Congratulations on celebrating your anniversary this month!

5+ Years 15+ Years 30+ Years
ARG Real Estate A. C. Cut Rate Wholesale Kaneka North America LLC
Art Park Players
Channel Personnel Services, Inc Brooks Concrete 40+ Years
Community Pregnancy Center Complete Environmental Products Twin Arts Dance Studio
Curb Planet Inc. KKBQ FM Radio Station/ The New 93Q
Green Mountain Energy 55+ Years
Immediate Medical Care 20+ Years Ethyl Corporation
Ichi-Ban Trophy & Engraving
Page 60+ Years
Savannah Cafe & Bakery Larry’s Arts & Crafts CenterPoint Energy

10+ Years 25+ Years
AFLAC - Herman Weber BASF
Baity & Assoc. Tax & Financial Services
Doctors United Surgery Center Beyond Beaute’ Day Spa
Innovative Alternatives Cernosek Wrecker
FedEx Office
Mi Tierra Auto Sales
Golden Corral Restaurant
Haldor Topsoe, Inc.

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Did you know we are hiring?

The Pasadena Chamber is hiring a Member Services Coordinator. This role is vital to our
organization that serves over 600 members, each with very specific needs and interests.
Primary responsibilities include member recruitment, retention and customer service.
For more information on the job description and to learn more click HERE.

If you believe you or someone you know meets the criteria for this position, please send
an electronic cover letter and resume to the attention of Jamie Huffar, Financial Admin-
istrator at [email protected].

We will be working diligently to find the right match to join our team; however, in the
meantime rest assured that all of our dedicated staff can assist with any of your needs.

Contact Your Chamber

Cristina Womack Jamie Huffar Suzette McDowell Roni Archer

President/ CEO Financial Marketing & Events Executive
Administrator Coordinator Assistant

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