State of the Precinct Hear the annual address from Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia Fill the Bus School Supply Drive The City of Pasadena, Pasadena ISD and the Pasadena Chamber are partnering to host the annual Fill the Bus School Supply Drive on July 31st CHAMBERGRAM May 2023 Small Business Resource Fair Learn about resources available for your business, and learn how to secure contracts with some of our larger companies. Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Pasadena Loves Local Presents: Small Business Resource Fair Pasadena Loves Local Presents: Small Business Resource Fair
Uncomplicated Banking. 2 Chambergram In This Issue... 3 - Small Business Resource Fair 4 - Welcome New Members 5 - Diamond Partner Spotlight 7 - Platinum Partner Spotlight 8 - Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Ad 9 - Business Honor Roll 10 - Getting Connected 12 - Workforce Center 13 - State of the Precinct 14 - Member Celebrations 15 - Non-Profit Network Tool 16 - Industry Spotlight - Pest Control 17 - Golf Tournament Winners 18 - What’s Going On in Pasadena 19 - Fill the Bus School Supply Drive 20 - IMPACT Pasadena Update 21 - SBA Disaster Loan: Deadline Approaching 22 - Local Election Results 23 - Legislative Update HCAhoustonhealthcare.com/southeast Celebrating 60 years of service to the communities of Southeast Harris County SE-22-010 Pasadena Chamber Ad_v2.indd 1 3/2/22 3:30 PM
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Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 4334 Fairmont Pkwy. Pasadena, TX 77504 Executive Board Milea Cosby - Chairman, Pinnacle Dr. Allatia Harris - Past - Chair, San Jacinto College Kicker Cardenas, Kicker Insures Me Agency Josh Campos, Frost Bank Nick Caveness, Community Transformation Church Pasadena Fred Floyd, Jr, Bob’s Truck Care Olivia Rivers, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Everett Smith, Kaneka North America Ryan Taylor, T & T Construction Board of Directors LeAnne Bolton, Texas Roadhouse Whitney Davis, Empower Financial Group Stacy Gillaspey, Communities In Schools Dr. Tommy Hysler, Health & Safety Council Terry Kenney, Turner Industries Heather Lambert, ClearHope Counseling Josh Pressly, Savannah Cafe & Bakery LaTonya Ross, Meador Staffing Services Danny Schnautz, Clark Freight Lines Jennifer Silva, Chevron Pasadena Refinery Lindsay Swanagan, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Linda Wischnewsky, Bayway Auto Group Andy Woods, Chevron Phillips Chemical Ex-Officio Directors Nelson Espitia, Harris Co. Precinct 2 Natasha Ainsworth, Port Houston Dr. Sandra Hughes, Texas Chiropractic College Troy McCarley, PISD Rick Guerrero, Pasadena EDC Dr. Natalie Pecknold, UHCL Advisory Directors Steve Cote, Brady, Chapman, Holland Alix Fox, Qualified Properties Welcome New Members! NOT A MEMBER YET? Become a chamber member today! As a member you’ll have access to our marketing benefits, exciting events & more! Join the Pasadena Chamber Gold Members: Breen’s Florist Marcia Wilson (281) 808-1701 BreensFlorist.com All Pro Machinery Movers Faith Wooley (713) 454-0505 AllProMachineryMovers.com Bronze & Non-Profit Members: Crown Castle Malcolm Eve (571) 212-3649 CrownCastle.com Netchex Greg Edwards (832) 390-8484 Netchexonline.com Pridestaff 526 Lesa Gibson (832) 266-0921 Pridestaff.com/houstonse Bailar Clear Backpack Wholesale Lucinni Bailar (832) 330-8811 WholesaleClearBackpack.com Haz Mat Special Services, LLC Telisa Alsbrooks (346) 372-5049 HazMatSpecialServices.com Pasadena Counseling Center Paola Fusilier (713) 527-2295 PasadenaCounselingCenter.com The Next Chapter Cosmetics Jennifer Meekins (832) 675-2099 Facebook: @TheNextChapterCosmetics 4 Chambergram
Diamond Partners Diamond Partner Spotlight Gold Members: Bronze & Non-Profit Members: Chambergram 5
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Chambergram 9 21 - 25 years Atlas Used Auto Parts Carter’s Country Clearpoint - A Church for our Community Medical Screening Clinic Pasadena Trailer & Truck Accessories Inc Project Joy and Hope for Texas The Boeing Company The Park At Fairmont Apartments 5 - 10 years 007 Pest & Termite American Legion Post 521 Awards by Gulf Coast Trophies Fairfield Inn & Suites Fairfield Inn & Suites Kicker Insures Me Agency New Wine Christian Fellowship Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Pasadena Salata Sudie’s Catfish House The Serrano Insurance Agency 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 to 67 years! Let’s support these businesses as much as possible! 26 - 50 years Apache Oil Co LP Artwin Graphics BakerRipley Pasadena Campus BASF Cernosek Wrecker/Deer Park Paint & Body First Baptist Church of Pasadena Food Town Inc Store #10 IBI Group Inframark John O. Harris Interest LP Pinnacle Industries LTD Whataburger 11 - 20 years Bass & Meineke Complete Auto Care Bay Area Rentals Chick-fil-A Fairmont Parkway Comcast Business Deer Park Family Clinic PA IWS Gas and Supply of Texas La Quinta Inn & Suites - Deer Park McDonald’s - Fairmont Pkwy Mobil Steel International Inc Pasadena Eye Associates Rolltex Shutters Silver Sycamore Dining Events & Bed & Breakfast
10 Chambergram getting Connected Everyone wants to make valuable connections, and the Pasadena Chamber offers you a variety of opportunities to meet with other like-minded business professionals in our community. Networking in business is one of the best resources for career development and professional success. A good network can provide job leads, possibilities for advancement and opportunities for personal improvement. We are excited to offer you a variety of opportunities in 2023 to make the connections you want to make! Thank you to those of you where were able to attend some of our recent ribbon cuttings, committee meetings, Non-Profit Membership Luncheon, Job Fair, and our Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament We know some great new connections were made! Check out some of the pictures below from these events and head over to our Facebook Page for all of our pictures and posts.
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Chambergram 12 As a member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, we want you to know that your voice matters! In late 2022, we held a breakfast meeting called CEO Circle, where we met with CEO’s, business owners and executive staff from our Diamond, Platinum and Gold membership. During this meeting, there was a common theme that kept getting brought up...workforce issues. Across all industries of business, our members are having a hard time attracting and retaining quality staff, and wanted to know what we could do to help. After this event, we decided to launch a Workforce Development committee to address this ongoing issue for our members. After only four meetings this year, our new committee has launched a webpage on our Pasadena Chamber website called “Workforce Center.” This webpage hosts a user friendly job board, resources for both job seekers and employers, and a lot more. We invite you to check out that webpage and share it across your networks so we can help Put Pasadena to Work! CLICK HERE to view the webpage. We are also very excited to host our annual Job Fair next Wednesday, April 26th at the Pasadena Convention Center. More details can be found on the next page.
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Member Celebrations Have you scheduled your Member Celebration yet? If not, please contact Christian Rocha at 281-487-7871 or [email protected] to discuss. Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening - Quick Quack Car Wash Ribbon Cutting & Festival Kick-Off: BTR Cajun Throwdown 14 Chambergram
15 Chambergram The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Network Committee is SO excited to launch the Non-Profit Network Tool, available through our website! This tool is designed to serve our community through connecting our city’s non-profit needs with available local resources. Vision: Our vision is to make this tool assessable to Pasadena’s businesses and non-profits to help bridge any existing resource gaps with a platform purposed to provide a voice for those needs here in Pasadena. CLICK HERE to access the Non-Profit Network Tool Now CLICK HERE to Subscribe I Am A Non-Profit Organization With A Need: If you currently have an organizational need, feel free to utilize this tool to help spread awareness and network among your neighboring Pasadena organizations. Here, you can post a need through your member portal, partner with other organizations to meet a need, and browse the listed community resources and organizations that are at your disposal. The Non-Profit Network is great for making a difference and getting connected in your community! I Want To Fill A Need: If you desire to fulfill the needs of one, or more, of our non-profit organizations, make sure to subscribe to this tool to ensure you receive the latest updates on recent postings so you never miss an opportunity for local engagement! Should you have any questions, or need help accessing this tool, please reach out to Kyndra Ashcraft at 281-487-7871 or [email protected]
Industry Spotlight The Pasadena Chamber Celebrates Its Members While Supporting Local Businesses! As a part of the ongoing efforts to support local businesses, the Pasadena Loves Local committee is going to be “lovin on our locals” each month in the Chambergram! This month, we are showing some love to our local Pest Control and ! Next time the need arises, we ask you to consider one of these companies first. Pest Control 007 Pest & Termite 240 West Galveston St League City, TX 77574 281-487-2157 007Pest.com Stephen Terry Pest Elimination 4650 Center St. Deer Park, TX 77536 713-477-0047 StephenTerry.com Tell Us How We Can Help Your Business! Fill out this short form to let us know how we can help your business. CLICK HERE to learn more! 16 Chambergram
Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament 1st Place: Stellar Bank 2nd Place: First, LLC 3rd Place: Safety RX Longest Drive: Todd Penick Closest to the Pin: Steve Conner Industry of the Year: Kaneka North America 17 Chambergram Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2023 Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament last week! Thank you to our Chairmen, Terry Kenney of Turner Industries and Ryan Taylor of T&T Construction. A special thank you to Titleist Sponsor, Pasadena Economic Development Corporation, as well as all other sponsors, players, committee members, and volunteers! Congratulations to the tournament winners below!
Economic Census The due date for the 2022 Economic Census has now passed. Businesses who received an invitation to respond to the census but have not yet replied are receiving past due notices from the U.S. Census Bureau with instructions on how to respond and how to get assistance. We support and encourage businesses to respond to the 2022 Economic Census. By completing the Economic Census, companies contribute to a wealth of valuable data that can help grow their business. For more information visit census.gov/econ. Save the Date: Pasadena Food Drive The annual Pasadena Food Drive will take place on Wednesday, November 15th, from 8am - 5pm at the Pasadena Convention Center. If you are interested in learning more, or finding out how you or your business can get involved, please email Lorrie Jowell with Volunteer Pasadena at Ljowell@ pasadenatx.gov If you want to find other ways you can help out with Volunteer Pasadena, CLICK HERE to view their webpage. 34th Annnual Shrimp Boil Benefitting The Rose Don’t miss all the food, music, games, auctions and fun at the 34th Annual Shrimp Boil presented byThe Bill and Helen Crowder Foundation in memory of Bob Domec. Friends, family, and co-workers will enjoy a great shrimp dinner, the famous dessert table, mystery bags, the liquor toss and of course the live and silent auctions. CLICK HERE to learn more and get your tickets! Chambergram 18
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2023 IMPACT Pasadena Quality of life manifests in many ways in a thriving community. This May, our 2023 IMPACT Cohort spent the day at the Pasadena Police Department. From beautiful parks and amazing recreational activities to services that support families and individuals in times of need, our impact cohort learned ways that Pasadena makes life better for the people who live here. Take inside their day below! Thank you to our IMPACT Pasadena Sponsors: 20 Chambergram
Chambergram 21 Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans - May 16th Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to the Severe Storms and Tornadoes Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded Texas businesses and residents of the May 16, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the severe storms and tornadoes in Harris and Orange counties that occurred January 24, 2023. According to Garfield, businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters may apply for SBA federal disaster loans to repair or replace disaster damaged property. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. In addition, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. The deadline to apply for an SBA economic injury disaster loan is Dec. 18, 2023. Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, which includes their disaster damaged personal vehicles. To apply online, or receive more information, please CLICK HERE
The Election Results Are In! The Pasadena Chamber is pleased to share the results of the May 6th election. Congratulations to all of the newly elected officials and those who were reelected. City of Pasadena: There will be a run-off election on June 10th for Districts A & G. Last day to apply for ballot by mail is May 30th. Early voting hours May 30th – June 6th. Voting locations can be found by CLICKING HERE. District A: RUNOFF Ignacia Garcia & Ruben Villarreal District B: Bianca Valerio (reelected) District C: Emmanuel Guerrero (newly elected) District D: Pat VanHoute (unopposed, reelected) District E: Jonathan Estrada (reelected) District F: Dolan Dow (unopposed, newly elected) District G: RUNOFF Paola Velasco & Ornaldo Ybarra District H: Thomas Schoenbein (reelected) Pasadena ISD: Kenny Fernandez, Marshall Kendrick & Vickie Morgan (all reelected) San Jacinto College: Erica Davis Rouse (reelected) & Michelle Cantu Wilson (newly elected) Proposition A passed with 87% voter approval for the reauthorization of the Pasadena Crime Control and Prevention District. This proposition was related to ensuring the continuation of the ½ cent sales tax dedicated to public safety and law enforcement programs. The Pasadena Chamber Board of Directors passed a resolution in support of the reauthorization in March and actively encouraged voters to support this proposition. Read more about why the chamber supported this Proposition by CLICKING HERE. For Full Election Results, CLICK HERE. Learn more about the candidates by CLICKING HERE 22 Chambergram
Legislative Update Economic Development Bill Passes the House The Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved House Bill 5 by Representative Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi), which establishes a statewide economic development program so Texas can remain competitive in today’s global market. Why it matters: The Chapter 313 economic development incentives expired late last year after the legislature failed to extend the program during the 87th session. This raised concerns about how Texas could remain competitive in recruiting new businesses to our state. Last year, Texas competed against other states for largescale, capital-intensive projects that went elsewhere due, in some part, to incentive packages offered by other states. “We’re no longer competing with [other] states and nations. We’re competing worldwide…This is basically going to be an economic development tool to continue to attract investments to Texas,” Hunter said. Houston in Focus: 23 Houston-area Representatives voted in favor of House Bill 5, with 16 out of 36 Representatives of the Houston delegation also signing on as co-authors of the bill. House members in opposition to House Bill 5 expressed concern about the bill’s exclusion of renewable energy projects, while others had ideological issues with incentive programs altogether. The bill’s current version includes battery storage projects “regardless of the power source.” What’s next: The Partnership appreciates the flurry of support for House Bill 5 posted on social media this week . After passage by the House, the bill heads to the Senate for committee consideration. Harris County Criminal Courts and Business Courts Bill Advance This week, House Bill 3474 , by Representative Jeff Leach (R-Plano), the state’s omnibus courts bill, passed the House. The bill establishes six new criminal courts for Harris County. The additional criminal courts were approved by Harris County Commissioners Court in an effort to add capacity in the county’s criminal justice system to address its high felony case backlog. What’s next: The bill is expected to move through the Senate smoothly in the coming weeks. Once passed, the first three courts will be set up on October 1 to align with the County’s budget, and the Governor will appoint the new judges who will sit until the next election. The additional three courts will be up and running the following fall. Business Courts This week, House Bill 19 by Representative Andrew Murr (R-Junction), which would create a specialized court system for business cases, passed the House. The bill would transform the state’s current judicial process and provide relief to the district court systems by “removing” action on certain business disputes and referring those cases to the newly established business court. Go deeper: Read the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence’s recommendation to implement business specialty courts in its December 2022 Interim Report. Statewide CCUS Regulatory Bill Won’t Cross the Finish Line This week, the Senate passed the gutted version of the statewide carbon capture (CCUS) regulatory bill, Senate Bill 2107 by Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), with a vote of 29 Yeas to 2 Nays. However, the House is unlikely to hear the bill in committee. Why it matters: As filed, the 22-page bill aimed to establish a regulatory CCUS framework clarifying pore space ownership, mineral estate protection, liability, long-term stewardship, and integration. These elements are critical for Texas to compete in the trillion-dollar global carbon storage industry against the 12 other states that have adopted similar legislation. What’s next: The uncompromising attitude among opposition groups and lack of understanding on a complex topic suggests supporters of this legislation will have to regroup and determine a new strategy going forward. Chambergram 23
Chambergram 24 The Purpose of the Pasadena Chamber is to ADVOCATE & CONNECT our community through SERVING & EDUCATING our members Contact YOUR Chamber Staff Cristina Womack President/ CEO Erin Webb Vice President Christian Rocha Membership Coordinator Follow The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce on Social Media! Follow us on FB, Twitter, IG, LinkedIn, & YouTube Like, share, comment, repost! Our social media pages help us spread the word about all things happening in our community! Are YOU following? #PasadenaChamber #ConnectingYourCommunity 4334 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77504 (Main) 281.487.7871 (Fax) 281.487.5530 PasadenaChamber.org [email protected] Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Kyndra Ashcraft Administrative Coordinator Alyssa Ramirez Events & Programs Coordinator