State of the Precint Join us to hear the annual address from Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia Membership 201 Membership 201 is designed for current members who wish to take a deep dive into their member benefits by getting hands on experience learning how to navigate their membership CHAMBERGRAM June 2024 Constituent Connection Join us to network with other likeminded business professionals, and connect one on one with elected officials. Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Applications Now Open for IMPACT Pasadena Applications Now Open for IMPACT Pasadena
Managing your business isn’t simple. b1BANK can help make it uncomplicated. Learn more at b1BANK.com/business 877.614.7600 Chambergram 2 In This Issue... 3 - State of the Precinct 4 - Welcome New Members 5 - Diamond Partner Spotlight 7 - Platinum Partner Spotlight 9 - Business Honor Roll 10 - Member Story: Legacy Community Health 12 - IMPACT Pasadena Interest Meeting 13 - Apply for IMPACT Pasadena 2025 14 - Renovation of the Month 15 - Workforce Center 16 - Constituent Connection 17 - Membership 201 18 - Member Celebrations 19 - Non-Profit Network Tool 20 - Industry Spotlight: Industrial Services 21 - What’s Going On In Pasadena 22 - Let’s Get Connected 25 - Port Houston Procurement Day 26 - Contact Your Chamber
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Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 4334 Fairmont Pkwy. Pasadena, TX 77504 Executive Board Kicker Cardenas, Chairman Kicker Insures Me Agency Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College Everett L. Smith, Kaneka North America Fred Floyd, Jr, Bob’s Truck Care Olivia Rivers, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Nick Caveness, Community Transformation Church Pasadena Heather Lambert, Clearhope Counseling Danny Schnautz, Clark Freight Lines Andy Woods, Chevron Phillips Chemical Board of Directors Allen Bishop, Haygor Instrument & Co. Josh Campos, Frost Bank Whitney Davis, Empower Financial Group Evelyn Hernandez, Home Bank Terry Kenney, Turner Industries Tina LeVert, Neighbors Emergency Center Melissa Mohammed, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Javier Morales, J. Morales Inc Josh Pressly, Savannah Cafe & Bakery LaTonya Ross, Meador Staffing Services Jennifer Silva, Chevron Pasadena Refinery Lindsay Swanagan, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Stephen Terry, Stephen Terry Pest Elimination & Upscale Roofing 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 Joe Staley, UHCL Advisory Directors Melinda Torrison, Meador Staffing Services Chandra Franklin Womack, Aran + Franklin 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 Bronze & Non-Profit Members: Gold Member: NextHome First Source Debbie Grigg (281) 686-3345 nexthomefirstsource.com JC3-NDT, Inc James Collins (832) 888-8670 jc3ndt.com Great Western Valve Cierra Krause (713) 724-4092 gwvalve.com Labor Finders Cora Ojeda (713) 534-8717 laborfinders.com MacAbaugh’s Cafe & Catering Erica Rodabaugh (832) 351-2289 macabaughscafe.com Rincon Latino Market Danilo Villavicencio (972) 720-0373 4111 Fairmont Pkwy #101 Pop-A-Lock Pasadena Marleen DeLeon (713) 714-0848 popalock.com Shared Resources Credit Union Stephanie Salazar (713) 473-9869 srcu.net Chambergram 4
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Serve On A Committee Chambergram 6 Platinum Partners Get Involved By Joining A Committee Joining a committee at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is a great way to get involved, not only with the Chamber, but with like-minded business professionals in our community. It is a fantastic way to LEAD, SERVE and GROW your Pasadena Community. Below is a list of our committees: • Ambassadors • Classics • Non-Profit Network • Government Relations • Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament • Taste of the Town CLICK HERE to learn more about each of them and get signed up for the ones you want to serve on.
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HOUSTON METHODIST LEADING CARE where you need us To find care near you, visit houstonmethodist.org/clearlake or call 281.333.8899. Convenient, easy-to-access locations for primary, specialty and emergency care in Clear Lake and surrounding communities We offer a full spectrum of care, including: • Primary care physicians for you and your family, providing personal care and service • Specialists with innovative treatments and customized programs • Collaborative teams of experts using the newest technologies and latest research 45 45 225 8 146 DICKINSON 96 FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS CITY PASADENA DEER PARK NASSAU BAY 528 518 LEAGUE CITY 270 2351 HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL Clear Lake Hospital Breast Care Emergency Care Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Primary Care Specialty Care Chambergram 8
Chambergram 9 26 - 56 years Ichi-Ban Trophy & Engraving Meador Staffing Services Miller Pools San Augustine Apartments & Townhomes Spencer Animal Hospital Inc State Farm Insurance - Scott Loomis 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! 11 - 25 years Bass & Meineke Complete Auto Care Doctors United Surgery Center Don-Key Mexican Food Restaurant HR Green, Inc. John’s Granite & Cabinets LLC Kitchen Gallery Pasadena Fence Co Savannah Cafe’ & Bakery South Land Title 5 - 10 years 007 Pest & Termite Clearhope Counseling and Wellness Center Fordham at Baywood Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Minuteman Press Right Now Leadership LLC The Law Offices of Ned Barnett
Legacy Community Health (Legacy) commemorated its long-anticipated Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic on May 10, 2024 with Legacy and Houston Methodist leadership, board members, government officials and community supporters in atendance. Located at 1951 Southmore Avenue in Pasadena, Legacy’s newest clinic will provide critical health care services designed to meet the unique needs of the Pasadena community. Legacy Pasadena Southmore is one of two clinic locations funded by a $50 million gift from Houston Methodist. “For more than 30 years, Houston Methodist has served some of the most vulnerable across the Greater Houston area,” said Cathy Easter, Houston Methodist President & CEO, Global Health Care Services. “We are proud of this expanded partnership with Legacy Community Health in Pasadena and know the community will benefit from the much-needed quality resources available at this new clinic.” The Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic will fill a significant gap for residents in the area, offering access to affordable health care services. These include a full range of adult and pediatric primary care, obstetrical services, behavioral health, dental services, pharmacy and wraparound support services. Designed by Kirksey Architects, the new two-story clinic will be 40,000-square-foot and will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology. “We at Legacy are extremely proud of the spirit of partnership and collaboration that we have developed with Houston Methodist,” said Dr. Robert Hilliard, Jr., CEO of Legacy Community Health. “We thank Houston Methodist and the entire team, who share our commitment for increasing access to health care services in our communities.” The Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic is expected to open in 2025. As part of its collaboration with Houston Methodist, Legacy is developing a second clinic in the North Acres Homes area of Houston. Legacy’s long-standing relationship with Houston Methodist started in 1998. The hospital system has supported Legacy through such landmark programs as the Youth Re-entry Program, the Community Scholars Program, the Community Network of Care Program and Legacy Baytown’s Family Medicine Residency Program. The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the state of Texas, Legacy Community Health has over 57 clinic locations. Legacy currently serves more than 200,000 community members. Legacy Community Health Breaks Ground on New Pasadena Southmore Clinic as Part of a $50 million gift from Houston Methodist Chambergram 10
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Applications Now Open For IMPACT Pasadena 2025 Are you a business or community leader? Do you want to connect with and learn from Pasadena’s influential business and community leaders? If you answered yes, then we invite you to apply for the 2025 cohort of IMPACT Pasadena, our distinguished leadership program. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation, is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our fifth cohort of the IMPACT Pasadena leadership program designed for Pasadena’s current and future business and community leaders. Focused on economic vitality, social sustainability, and community engagement, IMPACT Pasadena will bring together leaders from Pasadena’s diverse community to help lay the foundation for business and community leadership. Impact Pasadena is an 18-month program that begins with a retreat in January, followed by monthly commitments for teaching and experiential learning. Upon graduation in December, the cohort will then spend the following six months focused on implementing the Impact Pasadena Community Project. IMPACT Pasadena will: Equip and empower participants with interpersonal and leadership training skills for professional and personal growth and application. Enhance communication skills, public speaking training, and presentation opportunities. Introduce participants to prominent and proven community leaders locally throughout the year and with legislators in Austin during session. Match every participant with an elite business or community mentor. Educate participants on economic, social, and governmental forces that shape the community. Bring participants together to address real issues impacting Pasadena that will help move our community forward together. Motivate and encourage participants to engage in civic leadership roles in the community. READY TO APPLY? CLICK HERE to view program and calendar brochure CLICK HERE to apply In order to complete your applicaiton, you will need to be prepared to include the required attachments, in addition to completing the rest of the required fields: • (2) letters of reference • A 150-word professional bio • Current resume • Professional Photo Learn more at PasadenaChamber.org/impact Chambergram 13
The Pasadena Chamber Classic Club awarded the Pasadena Animal Shelter the Renovation of the Month Beautification Award for their recent renovations after last year’s tornado. The animal shelter is always needing dedicated volunteers & be sure to visit the if you are looking for your next best friend! Pictured above is Kevin, a friendly German shepherd mix ready to go home with the perfect family. Chambergram 14
Chambergram 15 As a member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, we want you to know that your voice matters! Over the years, especially since COVID, there has been a common theme that keeps getting brought up...workforce issues! Across all industries of business, our members are having a hard time attracting and retaining quality staff, and they wanted to know what we could do to help this issue. February 2024 marks the one year anniversary of our webpage on the 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. After one year of showcasing this website, it continues to be among the top pages viewed on our website, with an average of 400 unique views per month!
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Member Celebrations 50th Anniversary Celebration - Monument Chevrolet Ribbon Cutting - John Crane Ribbon Cutting - St. Luke’s - Patients Medical Center Chambergram 18
Chambergram 19 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 Erin 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 Industrial Services companies. Next time the need arises, we ask you to consider one of these companies first. Industrial Services Click Logo To Visit Website Emergency care from the Neighbors you trust. 24/7 emergency care in Pasadena. ■ See a doctor fast ■Board-certified physicians ■ Emergency care ■On-site imaging 7215 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77505 NEC24.COM Chambergram 20
The Rose Annual Shrimp Boil Come celebrate the 80’s when both The Rose and the Shrimp Boil were founded. don’t miss the great fun, food, games and music! Saturday, June 22 4:00pm - 8:00pm Pasadena Convention Center 7902 Fairmont Pkwy CLICK HERE for more information / tickets State of the Ports Thursday, June 27 11:30am - 1:00pm Keynote Speakers: Roger Guenther - Port of Houston Rodger Rees - Port of Galveston Get your tickets now by CLICKING HERE 4th Fest Celebration We are excited to have the talented, Grammy Nominated, Tejano music band, La Fiebre! They will be headlining the 4th Fest event stage for the first time this year! The band started back in 1986 and has been performing all over since its formation! Thursday, July 4 4:00pm - 9:00pm CLICK HERE for more information FREE EVENT Chambergram 21
2023 IMPACT Pasadena As the IMPACT Pasadena 2023 cohort has officially graduated, we want to thank them all for their committment this year! Strong friendships were made, valuable knowledge gained, and we know they are each taking away a lot from this year! We look forward to seeing who will be in the 2025 cohort. Applications will open in Summer 2024. CLICK HERE to learn more! Thank you to our IMPACT Pasadena Sponsors: Everyone wants to make valuable connections, and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 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 2024 to make the connections you want to make! Thank you to those of you who were able to attend some of our recent events, ribbon cuttings, committee meetings, community events, and more! We know some great connections were made! Check out some of the pictures below from our recent Chamber and community events and head over to our Facebook Page for all of our pictures and posts. Pasadena Chamber Diamond Members Leader Insights Breakfast with Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner New Chamber Members, National Hose & Accessory, attend the Industrial Appreciation Luncheon Ambassador Retreat Chamber team members Cristina Womack and Christian Rocha, attend the City of Pasadena Hurricane Fair Chambergram 22
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Chambergram 26 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 Alyssa Ramirez Events & Programs Coordinator Johnnie Hubbard Office Manager