November Chambergram

November 2020

CHAMBERGRAM
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena Chamber hosts 31st Annual Taste of the
Town, with a new Drive-In Concept!

Vendors We Love Live
Galore! Pasadena! Music

Visitors were able to visit with local Families & friends enjoyed visiting Because Taste was moved outdoors,
food vendors and business expo vendors, listening to music and we were able to add live music from
vendors throughout the night! participating in the live auction The Slags into the event!

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Your Trusted Pediatric In This Issue...
Team for Times Like These
3 - Message From the President & CEO
The Legacy Pediatric team wants ALL families to know 4 - Welcome New Members
that we are here for you, to answer your ques�ons 5 - Pasadena Food Drive
about COVID-19 and provide expert care for your 6 - Diamond & Platinum Partners
children with in-person and video visits! 7 - Platinum Member Spotlight
7 - Ambassador Spotlight
• Newborns to Young Adults • Pediatric Dental 8 - Pasadena Cares Financial Assistance Grant
9 - Business Honor Roll
• Annual Wellness Exams • Vaccina�ons 10 - 31st Annual Taste of the Town Drive-In
11 - Become A Marketing Partner
• Schools & Sports Physicals • In-person & Video Visits 12 - Community Resources & Information
13 - Place Your Nominations
• Sick Child Visits • 11 Convenient Loca�ons 14 - Virtual Ribbon Cutting
15 - Contact Your Chamber
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Cristina Womack

Chamber Members, Partners & Friends, Pasadena Loves Local
We have almost made it to the end of 2020, can you The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce partnered
believe it? My staff, board of directors and I were with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena
so excited to host our 31st Annual Taste of the Town Economic Development Corporation for the launch
last week. When COVID-19 first entered our world of the Pasadena Loves Local campaign. One of the
this March, none of us thought we would still be living main components for the campaign includes the
in it today. When it was time to make the critical launch of the Pasadena Cares Financial Assistance
decision as to if we were going to host it or not, we Grant Program, designed to provide financial relief
spoke with our Board of Directors and city leaders to the most vulnerable businesses who maintain
to determine if there was a way we could safely operations in the City of Pasadena.
bring our community together to host this event
that everyone looks forward to each year. We then Grants are being awarded in the amount of $1,000
decided that moving it outdoors was the way to go and we are now in the final stage of applications. So
to encourage social distancing. Although it wasn’t if you are a small business, located within Pasadena,
an easy task trying to plan an event outdoors when there is no reason why you shouldn’t apply. The
we’ve had it indoors for 30 years, we were all excited application process takes less than about three
about getting started. minutes and there is no paperwork for you to gather.
All you have to do is answer a few short questions
Because we moved it outdoors, we were able and click the submit button. A total of $250,000 has
to bring in a large stage, courtesy of Silver Eagle been approved by the Pasadena EDC Board of
Distributors, and have live music from The Slags, Directors to fund this program.
something we have never been able to do. We
were also able to incorporate business expo vendors Apply Now: Applications for the Pasadena Cares
to showcase their products and services alongside Financial Assistance Grant program are now
the food vendors. The weather was absolutely available online at www.PasadenaLovesLocal.biz.
perfect and we were able to elevate Bear Hebert, The deadline to apply is November 20th, so head
local famous auctioneer, onto a scissor lift as he over to that link and apply now!
shouted “going once, going twice, sold!”
Please reach out to us if you have any needs that we
The event was a lot of fun and the community can help fulfill.
definitely enjoyed getting out and seeing one
another in a safe environement. I can’t express my Cristina Womack
gratitude enough to the many sponsors, volunteers,
volunteer organizations committee, and my
wonderful staff for making Taste of the Town happen
this year!

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New

Members!
Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce NOT A MEMBER YET?

4334 Fairmont Pkwy. Become a chamber member today!
Pasadena, TX 77504 As a member you’ll have access to our
marketing benefits, exciting events & more!
Executive Board
Join the Pasadena Chamber
Melinda Torrison - Chairman,
Meador Staffing Services Bronze & Non-Profit Members

Ken Phelps – Past Chair, Phelps Insurance Oncology Consultants RMA Texas Public Schools
Alix Fox - Chairman Elect, Christina Abilmouna Emilia Ortega
Qualified Properties (832) 730-4570
Josh Campos, Frost Bank (832) 856-8965 rmaschools.org
oncologyconsultants.com
Salvador Serrano, The Serrano Agency
Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College Workforce Solutions
Jason Hamilton Brown
Ryan Taylor, T & T Construction
(713) 590-2634
Board of Directors wrksolutions.com

Silver Members

Mustansir “Mus” Abbas, PostNet ConnEcht Business
Chris Bezdek, CommunityBank of Texas Favian Cortez
(832) 722-9137
Milea Cosby, PinnacleART
Josiah De La Garza, HCA Houston connechtbusiness.com

Healthcare Southeast
Steven Foster, FACHE, CHI St. Lukes Health -

Patients Medical Center
Stacy Gillaspey, Communities In Schools

Cheri Hutcherson, Ameraflex
Dr. Tommy Hysler, Houston Area

Safety Council
Chad Jennings, Chevron Phillips Chemical

Samuel Jimenez, McDonald’s
Deborah Moseley, The Bridge Over

Troubled Waters
Margie Pena, BakerRipley
Jeffrey Reich-Hale, Jelvin’s Candy Shoppe
Ruben Villareal, Alleluya Broadcasting
Linda Wischnewsky, Bayway Auto Group

Ex-Officio Directors Gold Members

Dwayne Busby, U of H Clear Lake Tellepsen
Nelson Espitia, Harris Co. Precinct 2 Loyd Patterson
Pedro Garcia, Port of Houston Authority (281) 930-8877
tellepsen.com
David Gressett, Kaneka
Suzette McDowell, Pasadena EDC
Dr. Sandra Hughes, Texas Chiropractic College
Dr. DeeAnn Powell, Pasadena ISD
Herman Williams, Qualified Properties

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Diamond Partners

Platinum Partners

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Platinum Member Spotlight

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy’s vision is to lead the nation in delivering
energy, service, and value with an unwavering commitment to
safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of
people across the globe.

CenterPoint Energy serves energy customers from the Gulf
Coast to the Great Lakes. Their services include: natural gas,
electric transmission & distribution, mobile energy solutions, pole
attachments, surveying & right-of-way and telecommuncations
delivery services. To learn more about them, please visit the links
below:

Follow CenterPoint Energy
Website: www.centerpointenergy.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/centerpointenergy

YOUR Chamber Ambassador
In the Community
Spotlight
YOUR Pasadena Chamber was part of a special
check distribution event for the Pasadena Cares Laura Board
Financial Assistance Grant Program. Close to 100
small businesses received a $1,000 grant! Candlewood Suites
If your business missed the opportunity to Deer Park
participate during Phase 1, it’s not too late to apply
for Phase 2! The deadline is Friday, November 20th. Director of Sales
Apply today at www.PasadenaLovesLocal.biz Website: CLICK HERE

I work for Candlewood Suites Deer Park as Director
of Sales and Marketing. I have been employed at
this property for 8 ½ years. We are an extended stay
Hotel. We cater to companies needing to house
people for an extended amount of time, along with
families that are displaced by a catastrophe such as
fire, flooding or just relocating.

I have been an Ambassador with the Chamber for
around two years, and I have to say, the Pasadena
Chamber has put me in contact with so many new
companies, that I otherwise would have never
known. I encourage everyone to just get involved.

Pasadena8 ChambergrCam ares $1,000RECEIVE

Financial Assistance IN GRANT FUNDS

GRANT PROGRAM Eligibility Criteria Include:

As part of the Pasadena Loves Local Initiative • Must have a physical storefront located
which focuses on promoting Pasadena’s Business within the Pasadena City Limits.
community, the Pasadena Economic Development • Must be registered and in good standing
Corporation has established a fund in the amount with the City of Pasadena.
of $250,000 to create the Pasadena Cares Financial • Must not have more than 50 employees as of
March 1, 2020.
Assistance Grant Program. • Must have been in business in Pasadena, TX as of
October 1, 2019.
The purpose of the program is to provide financial • Must currently be in operation.
support to Pasadena businesses as we transition • Fillings for sales and property taxes must be
into the rebuilding process from the COVID-19 up-to-date.
pandemic. The goal of the program is to provide
financial relief to the most vulnerable companies We encourage businesses to review all criteria
who maintain operations in the City of Pasadena. online at PasadenaLovesLocal.Biz before
applying for a grant.
Each grant is valued at $1,000 and will be awarded
in two phases through a lottery process until
funding is exhausted.

KEY DATES PROGRAM LAUNCH APPLICATION GRANT CHECK
DEADLINE PICK UP
PHASE 2
Applications will be live November 20, 2020 December, 2020
and available online at at at
PasadenaLovesLocal.Biz
11:59 PM Pasadena Convention
beginning on No Exceptions Center
October 19, 2020
Specific date & details
will be communitcated

to grant recipients

For complete guidelines and to apply visit:
www.PasadenaLovesLocal.biz

Pasadena Economic Development Corporation
1149 Ellsworth Drive, Pasadena TX, 77506
713-920-7966

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Thank you to the following businesses
for renewing their membership and
continuing their investment in Pasadena!

The businesses below have been
members with the Pasadena Chamber

from 10-64 years!

Let’s support these businesses as
much as possible!

5 - 10 years 26 - 50 years

Acadian Ambulance Services Alamo Concrete Products - Dorsett Division
Empire Village Apartments Phelps Insurance

Legend Lending - Sandra Broussard Shared Resources Credit Union
Nothing Bundt Cakes Southeast Dermatology PA
Twin Arts Dance Studio
11 - 20 years
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Broadwater Apartments
Texas Citizens Bank 50+ years
Thrivent Financial
Pasadena Sporting Goods
Unlimited Visions Aftercare Inc

21 - 25 years

Agape Christian Preschool & Childcare
A.W. Chesterson Company
B&G Pasadena Wholesale

Houston Area Safety Council (HASC Inc)
Williamson Chiropractic
Zeon Chemicals LP

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Pasadena Chamber Hosts 31st Annual
Taste of the Town, With A Drive-In Concept

WHATEVER YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS ... Despite the struggles we’ve all faced during 2020, YOUR Pasadena
Chamber knew we had to hold our annual Taste of the Town. After
We’ll help you reach them. the year we’ve faced, we knew our PASADENA community needed
this event, but we knew we had to hold it in a way that was safe for
As your needs change, so do your goals. Get financial guidance and all who attended.
After consulting with city officials, our board of directors and
access to these products and services: staff, it was decided to bring the event outside at the Pasadena
Convention Center to allow for adequate social distancing. Doing
• Life and disability insurance • Charitable giving solutions so also allowed us to add business expo vendors with the food
vendors, live music from The Slags, and of course the famous Live
• Retirement options • Brokerage account services Auction.
Join us in congratulating our 2020 Taste of the Town Winners:
• Annuities • Education funding • People’s Choice: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
• Best American: Texas Roadhouse
• Mutual funds • Best Latin: Los Primos Fajita Hotdogs
• Best Specialty: Pei Wei
Together we’ll create a financial strategy that reflects your goals • Best Dessert: Savannah Cafe & Bakery
and values. • Best Decorated Booth: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
• Best Beverage: Texas Snowbirds
Jerry Roth
MBA, CFP®, FIC One of the most amazing things happened at the very end of the
Wealth Advisor night. Alix Fox of Qualified Properties and RISE Texas Real Estate was
the winner of the 50/50 Raffle. Her winnings totaled $10,000, but
James A Guthrie Thrivent was named one of instead of accepting her prize, she
FIC the “World’s Most Ethical donated it back to the Pasadena
Financial Associate Companies” by Ethisphere Chamber. What an amazing
Institute from 2012–2019. example of a servant heart!

17450 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058 CLICK HERE to view all the photos
281-461-6200 from the event.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S.
“World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks
of Ethisphere LLC. For details, visit Ethisphere.com.
THRIVENT IS THE MARKETING NAME FOR THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS. Insurance
products issued by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Not available in all states. Securities and
investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered
investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/
producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Advisory
services available through investment adviser representatives only. Thrivent.com/disclosures.

Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836 20328 R12-19

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At the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, we realize that you may be inundated with news and resources as it
relates to the COVID-19 crisis we are all currently going through. Because of that, we have dedicated this issue of
Chambgram to placing all the resources that are available to you in one place.
We are also keeping our website updated daily with all the latest news and resources. CLICK HERE to view our
COVID-19 webpage.

State, County & City News

For the latest news and information from our state, county & city officials, please click the appropriate logo below.

For the latest news and information from our local educational institutions, please click the appropriate logo below.

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Place Your Nominations Now!

It is time to nominate a deserving company or organization for the title of 2021 Business of the Year, Industry of the Year
& Jackie Welch Spirit of Community Award for those companies/organizations who have gone above and beyond in
giving back to our community.

If the business that you would like to nominate has previously been an award recipient, we still encourage you to nomi-
nate them, as they are still eligible to be voted an award winner again.

Please nominate a deserving business today. Nominations must be turned in by December 15, 2020.

Congratulations again to our 2020 award recipients:

Business of Year: Thrivent Financial
Industry of Year: Turner Industries
Jackie Welch Spirit of Community Award: Crown Hill Cemetery Association

Place Your Nominations Now. Please use the online nomination form below to place your nominations.
*You can nominate in one category, two, or all three.

Click HERE for a full list of past recipients

Submit a Nomination Online

2020 Business of the Year: 2020 Industry of the Year: 2020 Jackie Welch Spirit of Community
Thrivent Financial Turner Industries Crown Hill Cemetery Association

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The Purpose of the Pasadena Chamber is to ADVOCATE & CONNECT our
community through SERVING & EDUCATING our members

Contact YOUR Chamber Staff

Cristina Womack Jamie Huffar Erin Webb
President/ CEO Director of Finance Director of
Marketing & Media
& Operations

Julianne Echavarria Elizabeth Cox Alyssa Ramirez
Events & Programs Member Relations Intern

Coordinator Coordinator

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