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In this issue: In this issue: New Member Ribbon CuttingsNew Member Ribbon CuttingsChamber Olympics ChampionsChamber Olympics Champions
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Happy Belated Independence Day! What an amazing fi reworks show put on by
our Chamber Members and Celestial Display. Th en KSTAR Country put the icing on the cake with their simulcast of the event. Please see page 7 that recognizes everyone who made the 2014 Fireworks Over Lake Conroe possible.
Over 50% of the sponsorships came from our Board Members. What a great testament to their willingness to serve and support the community.
We are halfway through 2014 and your Chamber is on pace to have another great year. Our positive momentum has been driven by membership and our amazing events. Th ese important programs drive what we do, but none of it would be possible without our volunteers. A BIG THANKS to our Diplomats led by Don Spence with All-Star Catering, and all of our Committee and Special Events Volunteers. Th eir time and dedication is always appreciated.
As we gear up for the 2nd half of our year we are working on our Chamber Accreditation process. Aft er completing the process and receiving this distinction, hopefully in 2015, we will be the only accredited Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery County and only one of a few in the Southeast Texas region. Our Board and I feel that these standards set by the US Chamber of Commerce are standards we should not only meet, but exceed.
Enjoy July and this part of the summer as before you know it we will be playing golf and eating steak and lobster in October during Lobsterfest.
All the best,
Scott Harper, PresidentGreater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce
Danielle Scheiner, Greater Conroe Economic Development CouncilDr. Don Stockton, Conroe Independent School DistrictGary Milleson, Trademark Mergers & AcquisitionsDon Spence, All Star Catering Co.Rob Koester, Consolidated CommunicationsGuy Barker, First BankBarry Carpenter, Amegy BankTamara Trow, Nova Biologicals, Inc.Scott Harper
Rodney Anderson Guy Barker Barry Carpenter Amy Hegemeyer Tom JarboeRob Koester Gary Milleson Clyde Tauriainen
Walter Davis Terry Lassinger Caroline Mason Ricky Morton Linda O’Dell Dr. Stacey Rodgers Brent Sherrod David Whiteley
Donnie Buckalew Lindsay DuncanLouis Holub Linda Nelson Rick Pfahl Steve Scott Don Spence Tonya Weinzettle
Tim Budz Courtney Galle Angela Glezman John Hamati Casey Heathcott Charles Lee Dr. Don StocktonVic Tarasik
Monica Bomkamp-EniaDon Carpenter, Jr.Hector ForestierHonorable John FoxTim HarkriderFrank R. HolmesJace HoustonRandy JohnsonKathy Turner JonesBill KotlanHonorable Howard KravetzDr. Austin A. LaneJulie MartineauHonorable Webb MelderHonorable Leonard ReedDr. Beau ReesHonorable Alan B. SadlerGreg SmithScott SmithLloyd TisdalePaul Virgadamo
Scott HarperGina MitchellCassandra RoschenAngela StorsethLauren McCoyBarbara MarinoRoxanne Butschek
Chairman of the BoardChairman Elect
TreasurerVice Chair Membership Development
Vice Chair Governmental Affairs/Community DevelopmentVice Chair Special Events
Vice Chair Business Development Immediate Past Chairman
GC/LCACC President
Crescent Moon Wine BarFirst Bank
Amegy BankWoodforest Charitable Foundation
Bauer Manufacturing, Inc.Consolidated Communications
Trademark Mergers & AcquisitionsEasco Air Conditioning, Heat & Electric
Protect Controls, Inc.Schlotzky’s/Cinnabon/Carvel
Whitestone PrintingConroe Welding Supply
Woodforest National BankRodgers Stein Chiropractic Center
American Civil Engineering Services, L.P.Whiteley & Whiteley Design Group, Inc.
Buckalew Chevrolet, L.P.Conroe Regional Medical Center
Lakeside Collision SpecialistsMemorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
MedivatorsSteve Scott Business Coaching/Consulting
All Star Catering Co.First Bank
GEO Care, LLC.Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Dockline MagazineLa Torretta Lake Resort and Spa
Edward JonesThe Courier Newspaper
Conroe ISDVic’s Precision Automotive
Education for Tomorrow Alliance The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
City of WillisCity of Montgomery
Willis Independent School DistrictSam Houston State University
San Jacinto River AuthorityMontgomery County Hospital District
Lone Star Ground Water Conservation DistrictCity of Montgomery
City of Panorama VillageLone Star College-Montgomery
Montgomery County United WayCity of ConroeCity of Willis
Montgomery Independent School DistrictMontgomery County Judge
City of ShenandoahLone Star Executive Airport
Tisdale Company, Inc.City of Conroe
PresidentDirector of Operations and Finance
Director of Membership DevelopmentDirector of Program DevelopmentDirector of Community Relations
Communications AssistantCommunications Assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Letter From the President
MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen the economic environ-
ment and quality of life in Montgomery County.
VISION STATEMENTTo be known as a dynamic organization that generates awareness, creates partnerships, and provides leadership for progressive
development and growth while enhancing the quality of life in Montgomery County.
The Chamber F.Y.I. is a publication of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce located at 505 W Davis, PO Box 2347, Conroe, TX 77305. (936) 756-6644. Published monthly, it is intended as a public service to Chamber members. No part may be reprinted without permission of the Chamber. Ads in the Chamber F.Y.I. do not refl ect the endorsement by the GC/LCACC of any product or service. The GC/LCACC reserves the right to refuse
advertisements. The Chamber F.Y.I. is viewable online at www.conroe.org.For more information on advertising in the Chamber F.Y.I., please call (936) 756-6644
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
THREE YEAR TERM (2014-16)
ONE YEAR TERM (2014)
ONE YEAR APPOINTED TERM (2014)
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
TWO YEAR TERM (2014-15)
CHAMBER STAFF
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Call today to learn more about the benefi ts and resources available to Emerald Club Chamber Members - (936) 756-6644 | Cassandra Roschen, Director of Membership
Or go online to www.conroe.org/investment-levels.
1934 2014 JULY 2014 4 Calendar of Events
JULY30
Professional Connection5:30PM - 7PM at Th e Corner PubFree event.
9JULY Networking Breakfast
7:30AM - 9AM at Cilantros (Montgomery)Paid event. Reservation required. Register online. 17
JULY Lunch and Learn Workshop11:30AM - 1PM at Chamber Offi ceLunch provided. Reservation required. Register online.
10JULY Young Business Professionals Network
Next Level Speaker Series11:30AM - 1PMat Lone Star College - Conroe CenterKeaton Krause presents "Mastering Your Memory"Event sponsored by Conroe Welding Supply.Register online.
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Explore: Making the Most of Your MembershipNew Member Orientation8:30AM - 9:30AM at Chamber Offi ceRegister online.
8JULY
Go Online www.conroe.org | Call (936) 756-6644 | Listen Online www.irlonestar.com
JULY24
Membership Luncheon11:30AM - 1PM at Th e Chamber Offi cePanel of Speakers supporting the "Get Out Th e Vote" eff orts in Montgomery CountyPaid event. Register online.
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JULY4
Fireworks Over Lake ConroeKSTAR 99.7FM will provide musical simulcast as the Chamber's fi reworks show takes place along the south side of the lake.
JULY15
Mind YOUR Business!11AM Listen online at www.irlonestar.com
14JULY Marketing Lab
11:30AM - 1PM at Chamber Offi ceReservation required. Register online.
Business Connect Seminar"Website - Your First Marketing Tool to Attract New Customers"12:00PM - 2PMat Chamber Offi ceRegister online.
10JULY
JULY1
Chamber Chat11AM Listen online at www.irlonestar.com
10JULY Young Business Professionals Network
"Fuel Your Fire" Happy Hour5:30PM - 7PMat La Torretta Lake Resort & SpaEvent sponsored by Consolidated Communications.Register online.
JULY15
Joint Chamber Luncheon11:30AM - 1PM at Th e Chamber Offi cePresented by the Montgomery County Hispanic & GC/LCA Chambers of CommerceGuest Speaker Dr. Don Stockton, Superintendent Conroe ISDPaid event. Register (832) 326-0221.
Business Aft er Hours5PM - 7PMat Woodforest National Bank3101 W. Davis | Conroe 77304Free event.
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All seminars and workshops are off ered free of charge to Chamber Members. Register at www.conroe.org.
this month at theChamber University
Lunch & Learn Workshop
THURSDAY, JULY 17TH11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bruce May is President of Bizperity, a strategic planning and content creation agency. He has been working in new and emerging information and digital media technologies for over 20 years. May's experience as an entrepreneur, business consultant, and enterprise level executive, has given him broad knowledge of business technologies and best practices.
Bruce MayPresident and Executive Producer
Siva YennetiPresident
Marketing Lab
TUESDAY, JULY 14TH11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Automated marketing is quickly becoming standard practice with both large and small businesses. Th ese systems are becoming increasingly aff ordable and all size businesses are learning how to use them to dramatically improve their marketing and sales processes.
In this monthly lab you will work on your own marketing projects using automated marketing tools. You are free to choose whatever tools you like to use.
Business Connect Seminar"Website - Your First Marketing Tool to Attract New Customers"
As the growth continues to prevail great opportunities are available for local businesses to fi nd more customers and to build their sales and profi ts. But it's extremely important for the businesses to position themselves online so the customers can fi nd them quickly and easily. Don’t let your competition get the fi rst chance.
THURSDAY, JULY 10TH12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) is pleased to announce that James Stilwell is the new Chairman of the Board for the 2014/2015 year. LMC is also welcoming eight new members to its board of directors.
James H. Stilwell is a partner in the local law fi rm Martin & Stilwell, LLP. He earned his Bachelor of Arts double degree in Economics and Political Science from Baylor University in 1992 and his Juris Doctorate in 1995 from University of Texas School of Law. Stilwell has served as a director of Th e Woodlands Bar Association, past chairman of Th e Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, and now as chairman of the board for Leadership Montgomery County. He received the 2005 Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award, the 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award, and has participated in the Woodlands Bar Association's Pro Bono "Wills for Heroes" Project since its inception.
Eight new board members are joining the board of directors in the new board year including Diane Freeman of CHI St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital; Courtney Galle of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion; Amanda Johnston of Strike, LLC; Doug McCormick of Entergy Texas; Amy Milstead of Th e Milstead Group; Bret Strong of Th e Strong Firm, P.C.; Vic Tarasik of Vic’s Precision Automotive; and Melissa Young of Corporate Incentives.
Diane Freeman is the CNO, AVP at CHI St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital. She earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Arkansas State and her MBA from Ellis University. Freeman serves on the Selection Committee of the Montgomery County Community Foundation and is a member of Sigma Th eta Tau, AORN, ACHE and TNA. She is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County.
Courtney Galle is the Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Th e Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Galle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism—Public Relations from Sam Houston State University, where she is a member of the SHSU Alumni Association. She currently serves on the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors where serves a team leader for the Chamber Diplomats and re-branding committee. Galle also serves as a team leader on Th e Woodlands Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Town Committee. She is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County.
Amanda Johnston is Counsel for Strike, LLC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Sam Houston State University, her Juris Doctorate degree, magna cum laude, from South Texas College of Law and her LLM in Taxation from the University of Houston. Johnston is a member and director of the Th e Woodlands Bar Association. She is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County.
Doug McCormick serves as Lead Customer Service Manager in the western division of Entergy Texas. He attended Lamar and Texas A&M universities, graduating with a BBA in Marketing. Active in charitable and civic organizations, McCormick was selected for a Rotary International exchange program and spent fi ve weeks studying business and culture in Japan. Active in governmental aff airs, he chaired Entergy’s Texas Political Action Committee for eight years. He is a 1995 graduate of Leadership Conroe.
Amy Milstead is the President of Milstead Automotive. She serves as Chairman of the Board for the Texas Towing & Storage Association (TTSA); Vice Chair of the Towing, Storage & Booting Advisory Board for Texas Department of Licensing
& Regulations; and Chairman of the Board for Th e Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2013-2014 term. She was featured in Houston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” for outstanding leadership and innovation in her fi eld, was chosen as a Woman of Distinction by the Montgomery County Council of Women’s Organizations, chosen as a Woman of Infl uence by Reviewit Magazine and recently nominated as Top Infl uential Persons in Montgomery County by People Scene Magazine. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Montgomery County Youth Services. She is a 2003 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County.
Bret L. Strong is the founder and managing shareholder of Th e Strong Firm P.C. Strong received his J.D. cum laude from the South Texas College of Law aft er earning his bachelor's degree in Business Finance from the University of Colorado – Boulder. He is a past Chairman of the Board for Th e Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce and a past Chairman of the Board of the South Montgomery County YMCA. He is also a former board member of United Way of Montgomery County and served on their board selection committee. He served as a member of the 2004 and 2007 Conroe ISD Facilities and Bond Planning Committee and Parents Advocating Sound Schools (PASS) committee in support of the 2004 and 2008 CISD bond referendum. Strong is also a founding board member of Th e Woodlands Bar Association. He is a 2005 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County.
Vic Tarasik is the owner/manager of Vic’s Precision Automotive. He has served on the board of directors and committees of Spring High & Lone Star College to enhance the educational commitment to entrants into the automotive fi eld. Tarasik is a graduate of Northwood University of the Aft ermarket Leadership 2.0. He currently serves on the Board of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce. Tarasik has served as the Chairman of the Auto Care Association’s Car Care Professionals Network, and on the Auto Care Association Show Committee for the largest US automotive show in Las Vegas, AAPEX and has been on the Board of Directors since 2011. He also serves on the Government Aff air committee for the Auto Care Association. He is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County.
Melissa Young is the Vice-President for Corporate Incentives, Inc. Melissa graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of St. Th omas’ Cameron School of Business. Aft er graduation, Melissa helped found a statewide organization of non-profi ts involved in charitable bingo fundraising. She served in a volunteer capacity at the Texas Lottery Commission representing these charities, as well as an advocate for charities at the Texas Legislature. Since leaving that position in 2012, Melissa has focused on serving non-profi t organizations in the community. Melissa currently serves as a board member of Th e Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, Th e United Way Marketing Committee and the Interfaith Child Development Center Advisory Committee. She is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County.
Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization, dedicated to cultivating the future leaders of Montgomery County. Th e goal of the program is to educate and inform class members about major community issues, while inspiring and motivating individuals to exercise their leadership skills to benefi t the community.
LMC is a joint project of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce and The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, the Community Chamber of East Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, and the Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce are also participating Chambers in the LMC program. Participants are chosen by application process in June of each year. For more information about Leadership Montgomery County, please visit LMCTX.org.
LMC Announces New Chairman James Stilwell and Eight New Board Members
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Accents
(936) 756-7704 | [email protected] N. Loop 336 W., Conroe, TX 77304
Curves - WillisCurves - Willis
Curves - Willis - Curves is a facility especially designed for women featuring exercise and Curve's Complete, which is meal planning, motivation, and coaching all in one place.
(936) 890-7299 | [email protected] FM 1097 W. Suite G., Willis, TX 77318
Partners in BuildingPartners in BuildingPartners In Building
(936) 202-2363 | [email protected] W. White Oak Terrace, Suite B., Conroe, TX 77301
Wear Us OutWear Us Out
Touchstone Neurorecovery CenterTouchstone Neurorecovery Center
Raising Cane's Chicken FingersRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
(936) 760-7744 | [email protected] W. Davis St., Conroe, TX 77304
Touchstone Neurorecovery Center - Post-acute brain injury rehabilitation.(936) 788-7770 | [email protected] Wahrenberger Rd., Conroe, TX 77304
Wear Us Out
(936) 494-4500 | [email protected] W. Davis (HWY 105), Conroe, TX 77304
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What's happening in the Community?A look at the Greater Conroe Economic Development Council.
FAM Tour with Greater Houston PartnershipGCEDC hosted a FAM (familiarization) Tour organized by the
Greater Houston Partnership on June 7th. Th e tour focused on Th e Woodlands and Conroe. Four site selection consultants from three diff erent fi rms participated – three were from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and one was from Kansas City, MO. While in Conroe, they were treated to lunch at the Black Walnut Café at Galaxy FBO. Black Forest Ventures then took them on a helicopter tour of the ExxonMobil campus, Th e Woodlands, and Conroe/Lake Conroe. Th ey also received
a driving tour of the Deison Technology Park and Conroe Park North. We received really positive feedback about the tour and they were very impressed with everything that is happening in the area.
Ongoing SalesGCEDC have two land sales currently in Title in Conroe Park North
– one for 5.33 acres for a Bel gian polymer seal manufacturer and one for 33.18 acres for a leading supplier of distributed chemical products and services with company headquarters in Th e Woodlands.
Business LeadsGCEDC has handled 78 leads this fi scal year from various sources,
including the Governor’s Offi ce, Greater Houston Partnership, and direct leads from the commercial real estate community or companies themselves. Of those, we have sent a response to 55 leads. We currently have one project that we have received a contract on that has not yet entered Title and four active projects that we are on the short list for. Business is booming in Conroe!
ICSC RECon 2014 RecapGCEDC & City Offi cials attended the 2014 International Council
of Shopping Centers’ RECon Las Vegas global convention in mid-May. Attendees included City Administrator Paul Virgadamo,
City Councilman Seth Gibson, GCEDC Deputy Director Danielle Scheiner, GCEDC Research Analyst/Retail Specialist Amber Blevins, and Downtown Property Owner Rodney Pool. Th e City of Conroe has been exhibiting at the convention since 2008.
RECon Las Vegas 2014 had 1,100 exhibitors and Conroe was proud to be one of them. Developers/landlords, retailers, franchisors/franchisees, lenders, private equity fi rms and other professionals came from all over the North America, Europe, South America and Asia to make things happen. Th ere were more than 33,000 attendees this year!
Th e purpose of Conroe representatives attending this annual conference is to attract retail business and developers to the area. We promote Conroe to hundreds of people at one time and bring more opportunities for our residents and community.
It was very impressive how many retailers stopped by our booth to mention that they have heard about the rapid growth in Conroe or that they have a business already here that is thriving.
Th e team came back with many leads and was overly pleased with the outcome. Marketing and exhibit space plans are already underway for 2015.
Deison Technology ParkWithin its 248 acres and close proximity to Lone Star Executive
Airport, Deison Technology Park brings together the elements that contribute to today’s successful technology businesses. Designed by
Burditt as more of an integrated technology business community, DTP provides a centralizing structure for accessing a skilled workforce, data security, high speed internet, low cost energy and utilities, and a robust incentive program. Visit the Deison Technology Park website for more details (http://www.deisontechnologypark.com/).
Th e Black Walnut Café at Galaxy FBO has a wall of windows over looking the airport's runways.
Entrance at the R.A. 'Mickey' Deison Technology Park.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Chamber Olypmics! See you next year,GC/LCA Special Events Committee
June's YBPN Next Level Speaker Series featured a panel of professionals from different companies and industries, discussing their career paths and work skills. Thanks
to Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center for sponsoring the event.July's guest speaker is Keaton Krause with Direct Development Training. He will
be presenting on "Mastering Your Memory". Attendees will learn valuable tools on improving the ability to recall information. Come out and learn more on Thursday,
July 10th from 11:30AM to 1PM. This event is free to Chamber Members ages 21-39. Registration required (www.conore.org).
Sponsored by Conroe Welding Supply.Also in July, YBPN "Fuel Your Fire" Happy Hour will be on July 10th, from 5:30PM to
7PM. The happy hour will be held at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa at the Sonata Piano Bar on the 2nd floor (600 La Torretta Blvd., Montgomery, TX 77356).
Sponsored by Consolidated Communications.
Young Business Professionals Network
Diplomats of the Month
Pictured:Rob Hurd-Bella Destinations TravelJason Ashford-Rodgers Stein ChiropracticBrad Schlerf-911 Data RecoveryCaroline Mason-Whitestone Printing
Henry Daniels-Certifi ed Mortgage BrokerTricia Williams-Snow White Mobile Teeth WhiteningDenise Daniels-AvonPat Brandt-First Choice CollisionJim Poinsett-PS Asset Management
Margie Taylor-MCEANot Pictured:Casey Heathcott-Edward JonesMeaghan Gustavus-Th e CourierRoss Silva-Minuteman Press
Lunch provided byAll Star Catering Co.
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Q. Why are you in business?A. I love business! All aspects, regardless of what fi eld I work in. I like getting up every
day and thinking to myself “What can I do diff erent?" or "What can I do today to help someone else?”
Q. Why are you in business?A. Th e main reason I am in this business is it off ers me to opportunity to work for myself.
I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, and therefore I have been exposed to a work ethic that most people are not accustomed to. I knew within weeks of starting my fi rst job at a Sonic Drive-In that I wanted to work for myself.
Q. Why are in this type of business?A. I have always been interested in technology, especially in the audio visual fi eld. Initially,
my weakness was in audio, so I decided to shadow a radio station to learn more. I soon realized that I could start my own station, and have it coincide with something else I liked to do: be involved in a community. So with this realization, Lone Star Internet Radio - "Montgomery Counties Community Radio Station" - was born.
Q. What is your education and work background?
A. I graduated college from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Electronic Media (Radio, Television, Film, Web, Marketing). However, I have been called the renaissance man when it comes to the audio visual fi eld, since I have had so many diff erent jobs. From crane operator to voice over mixer, I never shy away from an opportunity to learn something new.
Q. How long have you been in business? A. Lone Star Internet Radio has been in business for 1 ½ years.
Q. How did you get started in this business? A. I shadowed at a radio station, and eventually got involved with the IT side of their
business. I started to learn and understand the back end of the radio world. From there my entrepreneurial family helped encourage me to start up my own station.
Q. How did you get the background and skills necessary to run this type of business?A. Curiosity. I received my fi rst camera when around the age of 12, and I wanted to learn
everything about the device. When it came time to make my next camera purchase, I was extremely excited, because it meant I could fi nally disassemble my fi rst one. Th at curiosity, my being involved with people of similar interest, and reading anything I could fi nd on audio video technology all helped to improve my skill set.
Q. How has technology, such as computers and the internet, impacted how you conduct business?
A. It is the heart of my business. Without it, Lone Star Internet Radio wouldn’t be here!
Q. Do you have employees? How many? A. Volunteers and Hosts make up the station. In total we have over 20+ people involved with
the station. If anyone wants to learn about the radio world, they are invited to join us!
Q. What is the need that your business exists to satisfy? A. To promote community news, events, weather, and music. We are here to serve
Montgomery County.
Q. How does your company diff erentiate itself? A. Our availability. Anyone is welcome to visit the studio and be on the air. Th is station is
meant for the residents of Montgomery County. So advertisers, hosts, guests and DJ’s are all from the local area.
Q. Who are the key players in the business?A. Th e Community!!!
Business Insightwith Dick Schissler
Lone Star Internet RadioQ&A
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New Members
imago design & printConroe, TX(281) 323-9583Marketing
Partners in Building1803 W. White Oak Terrace, Suite B.Conroe, TX 77301(936) 202-2363Builder
Contractors Building Supply Company210 N. Loop 336 E.Conroe, TX 77301(936) 441-7368Equipment Rental
Wham & Rogers, LLC.9595 Six Pines, Suite 8210The Woodlands, TX 77380(832) 592-1108Attorney
Conroe Central Market (Antique Mall)225 N. ThompsonConroe, TX 77301(936) 499-1863Antiques
BUSINESS SHAREHOLDER
Accents1408 N. Loop 336 W.Conroe, TX 77304(936) 756-7704Retail
GOLD
EASCOA/C * HEATING * ELECTRIC
Easco Air Conditioning, Heat, & Electric2815 Montgomery Rd.Huntsville, TX 77340(936) 539-2653HVACSilver to Gold
Waste Connections of Texas2010 Wilson Rd.Humble, TX 77396(281) 446-0239Trash ServiceSilver to Gold
UPGRADES
Keller Williiams Home Team - Lou Garino2200 N. FM 3083 W.Conroe, TX 77304(832) 885-9848Realtor
Dale Carnegie Training of Texas, LLC.224 Savannah St.Tyler, TX 75703(512) 799-5400Business Service
ASSOCIATES
The Chamber would like to congratulate Charlie Dickey from Montgomery! She was the
winner of the 2014 Tastefest Food Drive & Gift Card Raffle. A special thanks to H-E-B, Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Company, Papa Murphy’s
Take-N-Bake Pizza, Red Brick Tavern, Ryan’s, Smokey Mo’s Bar-B-Q, Joe’s Pizza, Pasta, & Subs, McKenzie’s BBQ, and all our gift card sponsors.Ms. Dickey donated 19 food items and in all we
collected over 500 donations for the Montgomery County Food Bank.
Thank you to everyone who brought in donations!
Congratulations!
All the best,
Special Events Committee
Academy Mortgage CompanyMember Since 2012
Backyard Fun FactoryMember Since 2013
Calfee Specialties Promotional ProductsMember Since 1995
Capital Farm Credit, FLCAMember Since 2001
Combined Steel, Inc.Member Since 1996
Conroe Mill Supply, Inc.Member Since 1952
Conroe Spas Plus DecksMember Since 2005
Dock Line Magazine, Inc.Member Since 2010
Dockside Marine, LLCMember Since 2008
East Buffet Chinese RestaurantMember Since 2010
Haarmeyer ElectricMember Since 1998
Hereford, Lynch, Sellars, Kirkham, P.C.Member Since 1961
Heritage Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care CommunityMember Since 2009
Huffco Services, Inc.Member Since 1994
J.D. Hatcher Enterprises Inc., dbaData-LinkMember Since 1991
JK Graphics, Inc.Member Since 2009
KVST / K-STAR CountryMember Since 1991
Lake Country Animal HospitalMember Since 1996
Lone Star AdvantageMember Since 2008
Mama Juanita's Mexican Restaurant, LLCMember Since 2010
MidSouth Bank - ConroeMember Since 2002
North American Trade CorporationMember Since 2013
Outlets at ConroeMember Since 1992
Parkandsell.ccMember Since 2010
Popeye's Chicken & BiscuitsMember Since 2007
Printing PlusMember Since 2009
Rancho Grande Mexican RestaurantMember Since 2005
Ronald J. Massey, PhD & AssociatesMember Since 2007
Schaumburg & Polk, Inc.Member Since 2007
State Farm Insurance - Shanon Salsbury AgencyMember Since 2008
Super 8 Motel Downtown AreaMember Since 2008
The Corner PubMember Since 2011
The Red Brick TavernMember Since 2013
The Signorelli CompanyMember Since 2000
Woodforest DevelopmentMember Since 2007
Streater-Smith Honda NissanMember Since 1984
EMERALD
BUSINESS SHAREHOLDER
Renewals
Containment Solutions, Inc.Member Since 1995
Plains State BankMember Since 2013
The Abbey at ConroeMember Since 2009
Waste Management of Texas Inc.Member Since 2000
RUBY
Mid South SynergyMember Since 1997
Waste Connections of TexasMember Since 2010
GOLD
Children's Safe HarborMember Since 2013
Conroe Tiger Band BoostersMember Since 2013
Crighton PlayersMember Since 2006
Friends of the Flag Foundation, Inc.Member Since 2011
It's All Good Thrift StoreMember Since 2009
Living Word World Outreach ChurchMember Since 1998
Sandy WagnerMember Since 2004
Texas Center for Regional StudiesMember Since 2012
Willis Independent School DistrictMember Since 2005
NON PROFIT
TenarisMember Since 1988
SAPPHIRE
Adams Transfer & StorageMember Since 1975
Bishop's LandingMember Since 2001
Darrel's Catering, Inc.Member Since 2002
Herrington & Nunn Dental AssociatesMember Since 1974
Lamar AdvertisingMember Since 2005
Luby's CafeteriaMember Since 2009
Milstead Glass Co. Inc.Member Since 2005
Republic ServicesMember Since 2008
Saltgrass SteakhouseMember Since 2009
Signature Laundry and Cleaners / Hayjax Enterprises Inc.Member Since 1999
Steve Scott - The Houston Business CoachMember Since 2006
Stylish CarpetsMember Since 2007
Texan Harley-DavidsonMember Since 1996
Utex Industries - Conroe DivisionMember Since 1993
SILVER
Join us this month, Th ursday, July 17thfrom 5PM - 7PM
at Woodforest National Bank3101 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304
We want to hear from you!
Send us your ideas, thoughts, and feedback.Email: [email protected] | Subject Line: “FYI Insights”
Th ank you to KSTAR Country for hosting June's Business Aft er Hours!
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