September 2022 Chambergram

September 2022

CHAMBERGRAM
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Join Us For Our First DEI in the Workplace Event!

Taste of the Town 2022 Citizen of the Year IMPACT Pasadena 2023

Join us for this years Taste of the Place your nomination for the 2022 Deadline to apply is quickly
Town: Deep in the Heart of Texas! Pasadena Chamber of Commerce approaching for our next cohort of
Food samplings, auction & more! Citizen of the Year IMPACT Pasadena!

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Celebrating 60 years of service 3 - From the Chairman
to the communities of Southeast 4 - Welcome New Members
Harris County 5 - Diamond Partner Spotlight
6 - Platinum Partners
HCAhoustonhealthcare.com/southeast 7 - Platinum Partner Spotlight
8 - Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Ad
9 - Business Honor Roll
10 - Business Enhancement Grant Program
11 - 2022 Taste of the Town
12 - DEI in the Workplace: It’s Smart Business!
13 - Membership Celebrations
14 - Non-Profit Network Tool
15 - Industry Spotlight - Transportation
16 - IMPACT Pasadena
17 - What’s Going on in Pasadena?
18 - 2023 Discover Pasadena - Last Chance!
19 - Make Your Website Work For You
20 - Dine Around Town
21 - BTR Cajun Throwdown Ad
22 - Contact the Pasadena Chamber

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From The
Chairman of the Board

Dr. Allatia Harris

San Jacinto College

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion the tools we needed to survive the crisis may
have been different.
On the 28th of this month, the Pasadena Chamber of
Commerce, along with the Pasadena EDC, Health & Finally, let me address inclusion. My first lesson
Safety Council and East Harris County Manufacturers in DEI came as my mother was planning a
Association, is hosting the first Chamber conversation backyard party for my sixth birthday. A s we
on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and what it were talking about the guests I might invite,
means for businesses. we were discussing my first-grade classmates.
When I mentioned someone in my class I didn’t
We will hear from some local business and industry like and didn’t want to invite, she made it very
leaders about why DEI is important for their businesses. clear that everyone in my class was welcome
I am guessing our speakers will talk about expanded at my birthday party. I was not allowed to
workforce and business opportunities. We may hear exclude any classmates from my party, and
about how diverse teams are more productive. We we would be sure everyone had fun and felt
may hear that an intentional approach to diversity welcome.
grows clientele. We may hear that caring about DEI
is just the right thing to do. Let me share a few of my DEI respects that we are not all alike. We don’t
thoughts to provide context. all do things the same way. We don’t all see
things from the same vantage point. But we
“Diversity” is derived from a root word that means are all Pasadena, all parts of the whole. And
“parts of the whole.” We are all parts of the city of together, we are better. Together, we are
Pasadena. We are all different – in many ways, and more. Together we can have a great place to
that is a strength. We see things differently because live, work, and do business.
we have different experiences, different backgrounds,
different needs. When I am making professional We hope to see many of you on September
decisions, I want a diverse team at the table because 28th at our DEI in the Workplace event. You
I want broad input, and I want to hear from people may CLICK HERE to submit your complimentary
who notice things that I may not observe or who have registration.
experienced the world differently.
Best,
Equity respects that we may need different
accommodations or different tools to achieve desired Allatia Harris
results. Today, we expect ramps at entrances to
buildings, so someone in a wheelchair or using a
scooter can gain access to the building or can attend
a football game or movie. Some people learn from
watching YouTube videos, and others of us learn
content better from reading. Equity means having
the tools we need. Small businesses faced different
challenges during COVID than larger companies did.
Continuing operations was difficult for everyone, but

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New

Members!
Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce NOT A MEMBER YET?

4334 Fairmont Pkwy. Become a chamber member
Pasadena, TX 77504 today! As a member you’ll have
access to our marketing benefits,
Executive Board
exciting events & more!
Dr. Allatia Harris - Chairman,
San Jacinto College Join the Pasadena Chamber

Alix Fox - Past Chair, Qualified Properties Diamond Members:
Josh Campos, Frost Bank
BTR Cajun Throwdown
Kicker Cardenas, Kicker Insures Me Agency Daniel Guidry
Milea Cosby, Pinnacle (409) 354-3911

Ryan Taylor, T & T Construction BTRCajunThrowdown.com
Melinda Torrison – Meador Staffing Services
Haygor Instrument & Company, Inc
Ruben Villareal, Alleluya Broadcasting Allen Bishop

Board of Directors (713) 641-1791
Haygor.com

Bronze Members:
Chris Bezdek, CommunityBank of Texas
LeAnne Bolton, Texas Roadhouse Adobe Bubba’s 33 - Pasadena
Alexandria Haslam Marie Waters-Parish
Nick Caveness, CT Church Pasadena (281) 487-2233
Whitney Davis, Empower Financial Group (408) 753-5826 Bubbas33.com
Steven Foster, FACHE, CHI St. Lukes Health - Adobe.com

Patients Medical Center Independent Financial McCoys Building Supply
Stacy Gillaspey, Communities In Schools Stefanie Chacon Colton Meiman
(713) 800-2350 (281) 487-7888
Cheri Hutcherson, Ameraflex ifinancial.com mccoys.com
Dr. Tommy Hysler, Health & Safety Council
Olivia Rivers, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Pinnacle Signs Relaxx CBD
Jamie Villarreal Alex Rangel
Danny Schnautz, Clark Freight Lines (281) 998-2631 (346) 219-0797
Salvador Serrano, Serrano Insurance Agency PinnacleSigns.biz RelaxxCBD.com

Everett Smith, Kaneka North America The Teapot Depot US Bank
Lindsay Swanagan, HCA Houston Missy Norton Chany Moore
Healthcare Southeast (281) 838-5676 (713) 835-4932
Mortgage.usbank.com
Linda Wischnewsky, Bayway Auto Group TeapotDepotTX.com

Ex-Officio Directors

Nelson Espitia, Harris Co. Precinct 2
Pedro Garcia, Port of Houston Authority
Dr. Sandra Hughes, Texas Chiropractic College

Troy McCarley, PISD

Advisory Directors

Margie Pena, BakerRipley
Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations

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Diamond Partners

Diamond Partner Spotlight

The BTR Cajun Throwdown is Coming to Pasadena in 2023
April 22nd, 24th, 28th & 29th

Want to be a part of Texas’ biggest Crawfish Festival? We, at the BTR Cajun Throwdown, have many different ways
for your company to partner with us, to guarantee you’ll have a great time in doing so!

• Sponsor with us to help Market your business in the Pasadena/Greater Houston Area with over 10,000 expected
in attendance for 2023! With 2 weekends of music and over 30,000 lbs. of
Crawfish, making this the can’t miss Festival of the year.

• Host Clients or give back some customer appreciation with a week full of
events.

• Put together a Golf team to play with Celebrities and attend a 19th hole
after party.

• Be involved in a Family Friendly event that helps fight against Pediatric
illnesses through BTR Caring for Kids endowment with UTMB.

• Can’t sponsor? Gather a Crawfish team and enjoy some competitive
team building and a great time.

CLICK HERE to learn more and become a sponsor

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Platinum Partners

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Platinum Partner Spotlight

UTMB Health

For more than 130 years, UTMB has stood with Texas—
training today and tomorrow’s health care workforce;
working to better understand and treat illness and
injury; providing care of for Texas families; and
innovating new ways to improve health.

UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public
medical school and hospital under unified leadership—
already a pioneer. What began as one hospital and
medical school building in Galveston is now a major
academic health sciences center of global influence;
a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing,
comprehensive health system with hospitals on four
campuses and a network of clinics. UTMB has a $3.3 billion annual statewide economic impact, in terms of business
volume, personal income and durable goods purchases. More than 46,000 jobs in Texas are directly or indirectly
attributed to UTMB.

UTMB includes schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, and Graduate
Biomedical Sciences. It has four institutes for advanced study; a major medical library; a network of hospitals and
clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care; and numerous research facilities. UTMB is a
part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center.

Learn More: UTMB.edu

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Same-day appointments for injuries.

Schedule an appointment:
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713.363.9090

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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 to 65 years!

Let’s support these businesses as
much as possible!

26 - 49 years 11 - 20 years

APM AFLAC - Herman R. Weber
Artwin Graphics Brooks & Sparks Inc
Bauer Visual Graphics Inc
Gulf Coast Authority Casa Ole’ - Deer Park
Clean Coast Supply Inc
Hart Industries Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pasadena
J. Morales Inc Highpoint Insurance Group LLC
NDS Products Inc
Pasadena Philharmonic Society Michael P. Jackson
San Jacinto College District Page
South Main Baptist Church
Spanky’s Pizza San Jacinto Harley Davidson
Texas Chiropractic College Sarah’s House

21 - 25 years 5 - 10 years

Calpine Channel Energy Center American Legion Post 521
H.E.B. Food/Drug - Fairmont Pkwy Awards by Gulf Coast Trophies & Promotions

M & B Tools LLC CG Roxane - Crystal Geyser
Moody Bank Fairfield Inn & Suites

Rosewood Funeral Home Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office
State Farm Insurance - Tom Clay Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Kicker Insures Me Agency

Mariposa Apartment Homes at Pecan Park
Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers

Texas CRES LLC
Texas First Bank - Spencer
Therapeutic Massage & Spa Services

TLC Office Systems

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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. Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our State of the
Precinct Luncheon and Constituent Connection event. 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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Tickets & Sponsorship Packages Are Available

Grab your boots and cowboy hats and make plans to attend
the annual Taste of the Town on Thursday, November 3rd at
the Pasadena Convention Center. For the 33rd year in a row,
your Pasadena Chamber will delight your palettes with food
and beverage samplings from over 30 of our nearby favorite
restaurants.

As always, you can enjoy our famous live auction, which will
feature 25 stellar packages for you to bid on. We will also have a
Pasadena Loves Local Vendor and Shopping Market right outside
the front doors of the convention center.

Sponsorship opportunities and ticket packages are now available.
We invite you to CLICK HERE to view the different opportunities
that are ready for you to secure before they sell out.

When your business makes the decision to partner with the
Pasaena Chamber of Commerce as a sponsor, you are helping
us fulfill our mission to promote economic development and
community growth to ensure the prosperity of Pasadena’s
businesses and citizens.

We are #PasadenaProud and we want you to join us at this year’s
Taste of the Town: Deep in the Heart of Texas.

CLICK HERE to learn more CLICK HERE to sign up as a volunteer

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Present

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Workplace

Wednesday, September 28th

3:00 - 4:30pm | Panel Discussion
4:30 - 6:00pm | Party on the Patio
Location: HASC | 5213 Center St.

Panelists

Dr. Allatia Harris Luis Aguilar Maxine Buckles

San Jacinto College HASC Port Houston

Jenny Hebert Ernie Zardeneta

Albemarle Corp. Ernie's Café & Catering

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Member CMeelembbraetrioCneslebrations

Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting:
Dogtopia

Ribbon Cutting - CenterWell Senior Primary Care Ribbon Cutting - Kelsey-Seybold Pasadena Expansion

Ribbon Cutting:
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Ribbon Cutting - Pasadena Modern Dentistry Ribbon Cutting - Hargrove Engineers

Schedule Your Member Celebration Now! Contact: [email protected]

Ribbon Cutting & Open House:
Celebrating the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce New Renovations

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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.

I Am A Non-Profit Organization With A Need: If CLICK HERE to Subscribe
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]

CLICK HERE to access the Non-Profit Network Tool Now

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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 businesses in the Transportation category!
(click on their logo to go to their website and learn more about each of them and get their contact
information:)

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Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Event

Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness.
Spreading knowledge and awareness is a critical factor
in the fight against this heinous crime. We invite you to
join us in our campaign to combat Human Trafficking
by educating as many people as possible on this crime
happening all around us. In 2020, Texas ranked second
in the nation for reported human trafficking cases. You
may register for this FREE event by clicking here. This
event is NOT limited to BAHEP members only. The goal
is to educate as many people as possible on this crime
and how we can work together to put a stop to it.

National Night Out is right Around the Corner!

National Night Out 2022 will take place on October
4th, from 6-9pm. This annual event provides a great
opportunity to bring police and neighbors together
under positive circumstances. Officers will be out from
6-9 pm, attending neighborhood parties. To request
an officer at your party, visit www.pasadenatx.gov/
NNO2022 For more information on how you can make
your party a success, contact Officer L. Robles with the
Community Services Division at 713-475-7025.

Volunteers Needed!
There are many volunteer opportunities for those who
are willing and able to serve our great community:

Monster Mash (City of Pasadena)
• October 29th at PAL Gym
• 50 Volunteers Needed
• CLICK HERE to Volunteer

Taste of the Town (Pasadena Chamber)
• November 3rd at Pasadena Convention Center
• 100 Volunteers Needed
• CLICK HERE to learn more

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2023 Resource Guide

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Dear Chamber Member, Please Join Our Current Member Advertisers As of 9.6.22

It’s your "Last Opportunity" to join with your Allegiance Bank
peers and enjoy tremendous visibility in this Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown
popular printed and online Chamber
publication that is sure to enhance your Candlewood Suites
positive corporate image and community Capital Bank
support.
Chevron Pasadena Refinery
Sincerely, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.

Cristina CHI St. Luke’s Health
Church of the Nazarene
Cristina Womack – President / CEO
Frost Bank
Great American Title Co.

IEC Design House
K. Hovnanian Houston Division

Kicker Insurance
LyondellBasell
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena EDC
Pasadena Family Dentistry
Pasadena Health Center
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Planet Nails
Port Houston
Prosperity Bank
Rolltex Shutters
San Jacinto College
Sekisui Specialty Chemicals America
Stockstill & Associates
Texas Chiropractic College
The Serrano Insurance Agency
Tri City AC & Heat
University of Houston - Clearlake

Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your services to visitors,
residents and business owners!

YES! I am interested in advertising in the Pasadena Chamber’s
Discover Pasadena 2023 Resource Guide!

Business Name Contact

Business Address City

Phone Fax

Email Address
Complete and email to [email protected], or call Tom O’Sullivan at 859-963-1430

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Google Workshop Series

Make your website

WORK FOR YOU!

It’s more important than ever to have a professional website. A website can promote
products and services, create brand visibility, drive online customers to your store, and
build strong connections with your audience. A website should be goal-oriented, search-

friendly, convenient, organized, and trustworthy.

Join us for this complimentary event to discover how to create a search-friendly website
that drives user action and supports YOUR goals. Whether launching a new website or

sprucing up an old one, this workshop will provide the resources you need

OCTOBER 5TH | 8:30-9:30AM
Virtual Event

REGISTER HERE:
BIT.LY/3RQAPDQ

Event Sponsors:

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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 Erin Webb Jamie Huffar

President/ CEO Vice President Director of Finance & Operations

Christian Rocha Alyssa Ramirez Kyndra Ashcraft Taylor Turnpaugh

Membership Coordinator Events & Programs Coordinator Administrative Asst. Intern

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