August 2022 Chambergram

August 2022

CHAMBERGRAM
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

The Pasadena Chamber Reveals Its New Look!

Taste of the Town Non-Profit Network Tool IMPACT Pasadena 2023

Join us for this years Taste of the This tool connects our city’s non-profit Learn how YOU can be a part of the
Town: Deep in the Heart of Texas! needs with available local resources. next cohort of IMPACT Pasadena, a
Food samplings, auction & more! Check it out! transformative leadership experience

2 Chambergram In This Issue...

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 - Get Connected
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
16 - IMPACT Pasadena
17 - What’s Going on in Pasadena?
18 - 2023 Discover Pasadena
19 - Team Up To Clean Up
20 - Member Story
21 - Contact the Chamber

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From The
Chairman of the Board

Dr. Allatia Harris

San Jacinto College

Welcome to Pasadena! enjoying a renaissance of sorts.
Businesses are growing, and citizens
Saturday morning, I had the pleasure of representing the are returning to a flow of life that
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce at the ribbon cutting for better represents what we enjoyed
BakerRipley’s Pasadena Campus Expansion Grand Opening. before the recent pandemic. The
What a beautiful renovation and expansion it is, designed for mission of the Pasadena Chamber of
our families and community. Revitalization is happening all Commerce is to “promote economic
across Pasadena, from the Shaw Avenue Historical District with its development and community growth
beautiful murals and renovated building facades, to the Richey to ensure the prosperity of Pasadena’s
Street renovations, to facelifts on businesses along Fairmont businesses and citizens.” The recent
Parkway. Everywhere you look in Pasadena, revitalization is renovations at the chamber’s offices
under way. City facilities have been remodeled in recent years, better represents the businesses that
making older spaces fresh and conducive to the business needs are located here and the future we
of this decade. In May, our voters passed a bond that will allow want for our community. The offices
Pasadena ISD to improve schools and other facilities for students, are more functional, with better
and San Jacinto College is also replacing or renovating older technology, and a crisp, clean
buildings on campus. What an exciting time in our city! appearance that says, “Welcome to
Pasadena. Let’s do business.”
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce offices are no exception
to the revitalization efforts happening across our community. On Friday afternoon, from 1:00 – 4:00
“Happy days are here again” in Pasadena, and our city is pm, the Pasadena Chamber will host
an open house for the community to
see the changes that are in the works.
The ribbon cutting will take place at
1:30. Come join us to celebrate and
network with other business leaders.
Our city is moving forward, and the
Chamber is a proud partner, looking
to the future and seizing opportunities
that will serve our businesses and
citizens for decades to come.

Best,

Allatia Harris

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Welcome
New
Pasadena
Chamber of Commerce Members!

4334 Fairmont Pkwy. NOT A MEMBER YET?
Pasadena, TX 77504
Become a chamber member
Executive Board today! As a member you’ll have
access to our marketing benefits,
Dr. Allatia Harris - Chairman,
San Jacinto College exciting events & more!

Alix Fox - Past Chair, Qualified Properties Join the Pasadena Chamber
Josh Campos, Frost Bank
Platinum Members:
Kicker Cardenas, Kicker Insures Me Agency
Milea Cosby, Pinnacle Next Level Urgent Care Pasadena
Rori Ortiz
Ryan Taylor, T & T Construction
Melinda Torrison – Meador Staffing Services (281) 783-8162
NextLevelUrgentCare.com
Ruben Villareal, Alleluya Broadcasting
UTMB Health
Board of Directors Rebecca Trout Unbehagen

(409) 772-2222
UTMBHealth.com
Chris Bezdek, CommunityBank of Texas
LeAnne Bolton, Texas Roadhouse Gold Member:

Nick Caveness, CT Church Pasadena Good God Inc
Whitney Davis, Empower Financial Group Mittie Rollins
Steven Foster, FACHE, CHI St. Lukes Health -
(346) 907-0615
Patients Medical Center Facebook Page
Stacy Gillaspey, Communities In Schools
Bronze Members:
Cheri Hutcherson, Ameraflex
Dr. Tommy Hysler, Health & Safety Council Impervious Roofing & Planet Nail Bar
Olivia Rivers, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Construction & Lash

Danny Schnautz, Clark Freight Lines Timothy Sullivan Robert Le
Salvador Serrano, Serrano Insurance Agency (832) 429-3200 (346) 342-1897
ImperviousRoofingServices.com Facebook Page
Everett Smith, Kaneka North America
Lindsay Swanagan, HCA Houston Taquerias Arandas 45 Wall Street Income Tax
Healthcare Southeast Esmeralda Martinez B Rashid

Linda Wischnewsky, Bayway Auto Group (832) 767-4633 (713) 589-0000
Taqueriasarandas.com WallStreetIncomeTax.com
Ex-Officio Directors
Non-Profit Members
Nelson Espitia, Harris Co. Precinct 2
Pedro Garcia, Port of Houston Authority Private First Class Matthew US Air Force & Space
Dr. Sandra Hughes, Texas Chiropractic College K Guyon Foundation Force Recruiting
John Guyon Jerod Trainor
Troy McCarley, PISD (832) 414-7734 (281) 804-9710
PFCMKG.com Airforce.com
Advisory Directors

Margie Pena, BakerRipley
Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations

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Diamond Partners

Diamond Partner Spotlight

Port Houston at Mid-Year: Cargo Up 24%

Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther provided a mid-year cargo report to the Port Commission of the Port
of Houston Authority during its regular monthly meeting on August 2. “We’re at the halfway point of 2022, and Port
Houston business is strong across the board,” he said. “Total tonnage across all the public facilities is up 24% year-to-
date.”

Guenther noted that general cargo tonnage through June was double
last year’s volume. “Import steel is at levels we haven’t seen in nearly a
decade,” he said, as the public general cargo facilities recorded 2.7
million tons through June. Port Houston’s public container terminals
additionally handled 1.9 million twenty-foot-equivalent units through
June, an increase of 18%.

CLICK HERE to read the full press release from Port Houston

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Platinum Partners

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Platinum Partner Spotlight

Next Level Urgent Care - The Next Level in Patient Care

Location: 7315 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, 77505
At Next Level Urgent Care, everything is designed around your
comfort and convenience. We treat people of all ages for conditions
that need immediate attention but are not life threatening such as
sprains, strains, fractures, lacerations, allergies, cold and flu symptoms,
rashes, and gastrointestinal issues.

With on-s­ ite X-ray, skilled providers, and orthopedic physicians on
call, we are equipped to diagnose and treat broken bones. If
your condition requires a specialist, we will even make you an
appointment for an in network specialist before you leave our clinic.

Your co-pay will always be much less than at an emergency room. For those who do not have insurance, we offer
reasonable self-pay rates and the option to purchase visits in bulk for additional savings.

Next Level also offers sports physicals for school aged children for $40. If you don’t have your school’s physical form, click
here to access sports physical forms for most Houston school districts. Bring the form with you to the clinic and we’ll take
care of the rest!

Learn More: NextLevelUrgentCare.com

Meet Our

Uncomplicated Banking.

Leading Medicine

IN CLEAR LAKE

Advanced Care Close to Home 225

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital provides HOUSTON Deer Park
specialized services, comprehensive emergency care
and the most advanced technology and procedures 8 Pasadena
available, ensuring patients receive the highest quality
treatment and care — right here in our community. 146

45 Nassau Bay

Friendswood

WEBSTER

We are proud to offer: • Orthopedics and League City
• Advanced imaging sports medicine
• Breast Care Center 146
• Cancer Center • Primary care
• Cardiovascular care DICKINSON Texas City
• Emergency services • Urology and 45
• Neurology urogynecology

• Weight loss surgery

• Women’s services

houstonmethodist.org/clearlake
281.333.8899

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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!

50+ years 11 - 20 years

Ethyl Corporation ABC Dental
Pasadena Sporting Goods AFLAC - Herman R. Weber

26 - 49 years Capital Bank
Casa Ole’ - Deer Park
Bauer Visual Graphics Inc Community Pregnancy Center of Pasadena
Gulf Coast Authority
Hart Industries Curb Planet Inc
DEC
Houston Commercial Janitorial Services
International Longshoreman’s Assoc Local 28 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pasadena
Highpoint Insurance Group LLC
LBC Houston Mi Tierra Auto Sales Inc
Mosher, Seifert & Co CPA’s Michael P. Jackson
Pasadena Health Center
NDS Products Inc San Jacinto Harley Davidson
Pasadena Philharmonic Society Sarah’s House
Savannah Cafe’ & Bakery
Qualified Properties Inc Shades of Texas / Topsoil Texas
San Jacinto College District
South Main Baptist Church Shell Federal Credit Union - Southmore
Unlimited Visions Aftercare Inc
Spanky’s Pizza
Sunset United Methodist Church 5 - 10 years

Texas Chiropractic College Associated Credit Union (Inside H.E.B.)
Waste Management Communities In Schools, Southeast Harris County

21 - 25 years Nothing Bundt Cakes
Parkgate Community Church
Adaptive Driving Access Inc
Leroy Stanley Pepper’s Beef & Seafood
Peter Piper Pizza
Mac Haik Ford Pasadena
Monument Inn Reds Safe & Lock Inc
Moody Bank State Representative Briscoe Cain HD128

Rosewood Funeral Home Texas CRES LLC
Stockstill & Associates Texas First Bank - Spencer
The Law Offices of Ned Barnett

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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

Ribbon Cutting: Ribbon Cutting:
My Chapel Maggie & Maggie Realty Group

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

Ribbon Cutting: Ribbon Cutting:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Planet Nail Bar & Lash

Ribbon Cutting - Pasadena Modern Dentistry Ribbon Cutting - Hargrove Engineers

Ribbon Cutting: Ribbon Cutting:
ScheduleDYeonunry’Ms ReemstbauerraCntelebration Now! ContaBecrte:[email protected]

Ribbon Cutting:
CT Christian Academy

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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 who helped bring the dream of our renovations to life. From landscaping to
construction, and everything in between, please consider these local businesses if the need ever arises:
(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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BakeRipley Celebrates Its Expanded Center in
Pasadena!

On Saturday, August 13th, BakerRipley held an official
ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for its
newly expanded center. This center’s expansion is the
result of our commitment to a hard-working, resilient,
culturally-rich community. Go check it out when you
get a chance at 720 Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena.

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.

Major Milestone Completed in Revitalization of
Shaw Avenue District!

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation
(PEDC) is pleased to announce that Pasadena’s Historic
Shaw Avenue District revitalization is well underway with
the first major milestone completed. The revitalization
strategy for the central business district includes
infrastructure upgrades, pedestrian improvements, and
green infrastructure.

To view the full press release and additional pictures,
please CLICK HERE.

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SPACE RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Discover Pasadena 2023 Resource Guide

Pima • Safford • Thatcher Resource Guide

Dear Chamber Member,

Tell your story to thousands of business owners, residents and

visitors. The Discover Pasadena 2023 Resource Guide is
the best way to reach that market.

Connect with thousands of visitors, new residents and fellow
chamber and community members to help grow and market
your services to Pasadena and beyond. Town Square
Publications will publish the 2023 full color printed publication
with the online and mobile editions accessible from the
Chamber's home page so that we share your direct linked
story with a global audience.

In addition, the publication will also be replicated online via
Town Square’s National Profile Network, as well as on the
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce website further extending
the exposure of your advertising message and increasing your
search engine optimization.

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

Our representative from Town Square Publications is Tom O’Sullivan. You may reach him by completing the
information below and faxing it to Tom at (800) 621-0256, call him at 859-963-1430 or email to
[email protected] to review the details.

Get your business noticed and keep it successful. Purchase your advertising space with one of the most effective
publications in the Pasadena Chamber community.

Sincerely, Fill out the form below and email
to: [email protected]
Cristina

Cristina Womack – President / CEO

YES! I am interested in advertising in the Pasadena Chamber’s

Discover Pasadena 2023 Resource Guide!

Business Name Contact

Business Address City

Phone Email

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

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Written By: Sandra Ramirez
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

Pasadena Out of the Darkness Walk Chair
Team Paul and Tory

My name is Sandra Ramirez and I am an advocate for suicide prevention/awareness and am hosting our 2nd
annual Out of the Darkness walk in Pasadena, TX on September 24th, 2022 and your sponsorship can help save
lives.

AFSP is an organization that has been working tirelessly in the field of suicide prevention. The four key areas being
research, education and prevention, advocacy and public policy and support to those affected by suicide loss.

My personal loss is why I advocate today!

You see, years ago I was living my life and SUICIDE never crossed my mind, UNTIL I lost my youngest son Tory in 2009.
Not every death by suicide is a prolonged mental illness, he was an outgoing, popular and loved typical teenager.
We didn’t realize there were signs but we also had no idea what to look for. He ended his life and we were left
behind to wonder “Why didn’t I see something was wrong” “What could I have done differently” and these are all
feelings of guilt loved ones are left to deal with after suicide.

Suicide can sometimes cause a domino effect after loss, as survivors sometimes feel alone in their grief because
SUICIDE has always been such a taboo subject. My other son Paul was with me when we found his brother Tory
and afterwards he dealt with PTSD and depression. His fight for life ended on October 17, 2013 when he made
the decision he could no longer live with the nightmares, pain and depression. My efforts to get him help were
unsuccessful. He, like many, will not get the help they need because of the stigma attached to mental health care.
This needs to end, our mental health is just as important as our physical health.

The fact that many families can be spared my pain
is why I support AFSP in their endeavors to raise
awareness about suicide prevention/awareness
and mental health services in our area. We will have
many mental health resources and information at the
walk. This walk is a way for grieving families to build
connections with others who are going through the
same loss. It is a way for those who are struggling to
know that they are not alone and that sometimes not
being ok, is actually ok. It’s knowing that there is help
available, you are never alone and most importantly
SUICIDE should never be an option.

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about and register
for the Out of the Darkness Walk on September 24th
at Burke Crenshaw Park.

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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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