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Apr 02The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Nebular Films Create Video to Show Support to Community and Local Businesses
THE WOODLANDS, TX (April 2, 2020) — The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Nebular Films created a video displaying the power of a community joining together to support one another during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The challenge we face today has been both unexpected and devastating, in the form of a virus that is spreading rapidly around the globe and that is changing how we live, work and play,” Lauren Joerg, director of marketing and communications for The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, said.
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Apr 02America's ER Press Release: COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Site
Widespread community testing for coronavirus saves lives. Failing to test or limiting tests to only those at risk, as occurred in Italy, will result in the uncontrolled spread of the virus, place the healthcare system at risk of collapse, and end in larger numbers of COVID-19 related deaths – an outcome New York City is struggling to avoid. Experts agree comprehensive testing is key to controlling coronavirus because it creates a clearer picture of its spread and provides individuals, healthcare managers,
Apr 01The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is Here for You!
During this unprecedented time, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce remains committed to serving our business community. We are working closely with local, state and federal officials along with staying in contact with government agencies to bring you the best resources available. The restaurant industry has experienced unprecedented hurdles with the state-mandated closure, but their innovation and incredible work ethic have resulted in new delivery services, curbside pickup and takeout options to
Mar 31SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds
WASHINGTON – Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin today announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need. The CARES Act establishes a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The Program will provide much-needed relief
Mar 30BRET L. STRONG APPOINTED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD MEMBER
Bret L. Strong, founder and managing shareholder of The Strong Firm P.C., and active and long-standing community leader for 30 years, has been appointed to the board of The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership (EDP). Strong is a 2014 Hometown Hero with a long-standing reputation of supporting The Woodlands Area and Montgomery County businesses, adding EPD Board Member to an impressive list of board service, and community and civic involvement. The EDP was established in 1997 and is on a mission
Mar 29The J. Beard Real Estate Company facilitates the sale of 100,000 SF Legends Sports Complex to Church Project
Jeff Beard, CCIM of The J. Beard Real Estate Company has represented the seller, Caduceus Management, in the sale of Legends Sports Complex located at 602 Pruitt Road, Spring, TX 77380. The buyer, Church Project, was represented by Kevin Barr of Mohr Partners. The property will be the new home of Church Project, which is currently located at 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The property is situated on 14.79 acres along the west line of Pruitt Road and Budde Road. It is comprised of two
Mar 27Effective Crisis Management
Every organization and business will face a crisis at some point. How you handle anxiety and maintain trust with your stakeholders will determine the outcome. Planning with a strategy for communication and administering procedures will reduce anxiety and equip individuals to maintain trust during a crisis. Leaders must display mental readiness to be a catalyst with extreme emotional discipline and intellectual rigor. The brain must be conditioned to not panic through desensitizing the brain - like law
Mar 25DRC-MC Cancels Mediation Trainings until June
Conroe, TX (March 25, 2020) – The Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc. (DRC-MC) has made the difficult decision to cancel the Mediation Trainings for March and April. This includes the Family Mediation March 25-27 and the 40 Hour General Mediation scheduled for April 1-3 & 8-9, 2020. The DRC-MC is a non-profit, volunteer organization that provides mediation and conflict resolution training to residents, businesses, agencies and the courts. The DRC-MC is optimistic that the 40 Hour General
Mar 24Re-Scheduled NO SHOW Family Promise Luncheon
Conroe, TX (March 24, 2020) – The Family Promise Annual Luncheon has been changed to a NO SHOW LUNCHEON on Tuesday, March 31 from 11:00am-2:00pm via Facebook Live at Family Promise of Montgomery County, Texas. www.facebook.com/FPMCT/. No tickets to attend the event are necessary! FREE!Family Promise is a local non-profit serving 4 homeless families at a time in rotating faith communities in a collaborative mission to increase their job readiness, and stability to enable them to be self-sustainable. Approved
Mar 24Re-Scheduled! Travel the World at 4th Annual MOW Cigars Under the Stars
The Woodlands, TX (March 23, 2020) The Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) 4th Annual Cigars Under the Stars transporting attendees to Shanghai has been postponed to Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm at the Blend Bar in The Woodlands. Presented by Merrill Lynch, other sponsors include Luanne and Steve Bozeman, Insperity, Angela and Scott Porter, the Habib Family, Rivela Plastic Surgery, the Jacqui Group, Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands, Stephanie and Darren Ercolani, Joanne and John Tikkanen, Charissa & Russ
Mar 23The Woodlands Area Chamber Urges Immediate Adoption of Legislation to Help Workers, Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce urges members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to immediately adopt legislation to aid workers and businesses impacted by the coronavirus: "The latest proposal by Sen. McConnell and the administration would provide support for businesses of all sizes across all industries that have been significantly impacted by the spread of the coronavirus. The bill would help businesses stay open and pay their employees, reduce the potential of future layoffs, and ensure
Mar 23DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, INC. (DRC-MC) NOTICE OF SERVICE CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Dear Friends: Beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020 and continuing until further notice, the DRC-MC is implementing our modified operations plan. This plan not only minimizes the risk of COVID-19 to our clients, volunteers and staff, it also enables us to continue to carry out our mission of providing and promoting affordable, high-quality conflict resolution services in the Montgomery County area. Key provisions of our modified operations plan are as follows: DRC-MC offices will be closed to the
Mar 20SBA Approves Emergency Designation for Texas Businesses, Loans Available
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has included the entire state of Texas in its Economic Injury Disaster Declaration and granted access to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which will provide long-term, low-interest loans to qualifying businesses across the state. All small businesses who believe they may be eligible for an SBA EIDL should visit the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) website at sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance. The online application is the
Mar 20Montgomery County Food Bank Hosts Virtual Food Drive
In the uncharted landscape brought by the threat of COVID-19, the Montgomery County Food Bank would like to recognize and commend the steadfast commitment and brave leadership demonstrated by every faction in our community as we seek to serve the tens of thousands of people that rely on us for food. We have mobilized in partnership with Houston Food Bank and Feeding America, and are in communication with government, school, and healthcare officials to ensure the safest handling of food distributions to
Mar 20Signs your loved one shouldn’t be Living Alone
Every adult should be able to do several activities on their own if living independently without any assistance from family or an outside source. These are commonly known as Activities of Daily Living or ADL’s. Those activities include:Personal hygiene of bathing, brushing teeth, and groomingDressing themselves in appropriate clothing for the occasion and weather conditionsEating and preparing mealsRestroom activitiesMobility to move around home from bed, sitting, standing These activities offer an
Mar 20Professional and Safe Workspace for Businesses
Now is the time to think about leaving that overcrowded coffee shop and check out Office Evolution, The Woodlands for your conference room meeting needs as well private office spaces. Teleconferencing, podcast equipment, and private office space in a clean environment may be the solution. Distance yourself from the interruptions form home in a safe, professional environment. Conveniently located in the neutral area of FM 1488 otherwise known as Old Conroe, New Magnolia, or even The Woodlands, Office
Mar 17SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Today, as part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and minimize economic disruption to the nation’s 30 million small businesses, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued revised criteria for states or territories seeking an economic injury declaration related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).The relaxed criteria will have two immediate impacts: Faster, Easier Qualification Process for States Seeking SBA
Mar 17Stibbs & Co., P.C.: Important Information for Employers - Coronavirus
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Mar 16The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Cancels, Postpones March In-Person Events
The Woodlands, TX – As a precaution against COVID-19, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce has cancelled all in-person events for March. The Chamber office will remain open. The Chamber sent the following email to all members Monday afternoon: "The health and wellness of our members, employees and community is a top priority here at The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. In an effort to limit possible coronavirus exposure in The Woodlands area, we have made the decision to cancel our upcoming Water
Mar 16SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program: COVID-19
Economic Injury WorksheetPlease submit your Economic Injury Worksheet to: TDEMPARecovery@tdem.texas.gov The Small Business Administration (SBA) has designated COVID-19 as a qualifying event for the provision of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for businesses and private non-profits in affected communities. Texas is currently working with SBA to qualify for this declaration. Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and some private nonprofit organizations that have suffered substantial
Mar 12Chamber Update on Coronavirus and Business Resource Guide
As of Thursday, March 12, 2020, all scheduled Chamber events will proceed as planned. We will continue to monitor the situation, based on medical evidence and breaking information, regarding COVID-19 to determine the best possible course of action as it relates to Chamber events. While circumstances may change, all of the leading health resources we have been working with indicate the best way to proceed is to be overcautious and reinforce the universal guidance and precautions to know your health
Mar 09Office Evolution- Named Number 1 in Executive Office Space
Small businesses always need to set their best foot forward to give a professional appearance of success, even if you are just starting out as an entrepreneur. Appearances and first impressions do make a difference. Office Evolution, The Woodlands offers not only a professional address to receive mail, but an office anyone would be proud to have potential clients visit, conduct meetings for a few individuals collaborating to training meetings, and even large-scale luncheons for up to 50 people.
Mar 02The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Event, Set for April 24
The Woodlands, Texas – The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the tremendous contributions that nonprofit organizations and their devoted volunteers make to the community at the 2020 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon themed “Our Volunteers Are Electrifying” on Friday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Parish Event Center. The Chamber invites its nonprofit members to register a staff member and volunteer for the complimentary luncheon. Registration and further
Feb 25U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Addresses Members of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
With The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce's 34th Annual Economic Outlook Conference behind us, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers a special address to members of the Chamber, highlighting George Mitchell as the father of the shale revolution and the projected growth of the state and national economy.
Feb 17New Chamber Podcast Takes You Behind the Scenes With Local Leaders
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new podcast, Between the Trees. Produced by Woodlands Online, each episode takes you behind the scenes with business and community leaders shaping our evolving region. You’ll get to know them on a more personal level, learn more about their companies and hear their views about the future of The Woodlands area. We'll release new episodes weekly on Spotify and at woodlandsonline.com.Get to know the people and the companies shaping The Woodlands
Jan 08Taste of the Town Returns to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott January 16
It’s the most delicious time of the year! On Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 4-9 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 34th Annual Taste of the Town, a foodie’s paradise where guests can taste delectable menu items from establishments right here in town. “Being able to taste items you wouldn’t typically try on a menu is what it’s all about. People discover new things each time and come back into our restaurant for seconds!” Lazaro D. of Landry’s
Dec 16Renu Khator Named Keynote Speaker at Economic Outlook Conference 2020
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business association in Greater Houston, is pleased to announce today that University of Houston System Chancellor and University of Houston President Renu Khator will be this year's keynote speaker at The Chamber's 34th Annual Economic Outlook Conference taking place on Friday, February 21, 2020, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Widely known as the area’s economic forecasting event of the year, the conference will
Dec 01Haynie & Company December Acquisition Announcement
December 1, 2019 – Haynie & Company is excited to announce the acquisition of two exceptional CPA firms as of December 1, 2019. Haynie & Company Texas is growing! With offices already in San Antonio and The Woodlands, Texas we are excited to add two new Texas locations. Our vision is to Exceed Expectations by focusing on growth, trust and communication. These new firms fit seamlessly with our strategic values and vision. Welcome Austin and Brownsville! NOW JOINING HAYNIE & COMPANY: Hales-Bradford, LLP.,
May 21The Woodlands Area Chamber Recognizes George P. Mitchell's 100th Birthday
The Woodlands, TX – In recognition of what would have been The Woodlands founding developer George P. Mitchell's 100th birthday on May 21, 2019, The Woodlands Area Chamber shares an article from our 2018-19 Community Guide honoring Mitchell.Honoring a LegacyThe Past Lives On Live, work, play and learn is a concept heard everywhere these days, but this idea was unheard of before Texas oilman George P. Mitchell had a vision more than 40 years ago that made The Woodlands what it is today. “In my
Mar 06Pond names new Vice President for Energy Services
Pond, an industry leader in engineering, construction, planning and architecture services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brannen Butts to Vice President of our Oil & Gas programs and leader of our office in The Woodlands, Texas. “Brannen’s hard work and commitment to the firm has earned him this recognition which is so very well deserved. We are proud of his success and excited for the future of these programs,” said President Lorraine Green. Brannen has over 14 years of experience in
