Taste of the Town
Whistle Stop Tour (bi-annual)
Economic Outlook Conference
Putt, Pass & Chip Golf Championship
Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo
Community Job Fair
Chairman’s Ball
Employment Law Update
Young Professionals Network
Diplomat Team
Business After Hours
Meet the New Members
Networking Breakfast
Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Community Relations Team
Transportation Education Council
Business Advocacy Council
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
The Taste of the Town team produces the area’s annual culinary event featuring scrumptious selections from top restaurants, caterers, bakeries, delis and beverage companies for guests to sample. The team is responsible for securing sponsors, restaurants and raffle items.
- Team Leader: Steffani Konzem, City of Shenandoah
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from July to January
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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This special events team produces The Whistle Stop Tour, a political campaign stop held every even-numbered year to inform the public about candidates running for office in Montgomery County.
- Team Leader: Melissa Bochat, Entergy Texas, Inc.
- Co-Leader: Landon Estay, Estay LLC
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from August to March, every other year
- Who Can Serve: Members of the Business Advocacy Council
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This special events team produces the annual Economic Outlook Conference, including recruiting sponsors and speakers and setting the agenda. The conference is the business and economic forecasting event of the year, providing an economic analysis and predictions for the coming year with panel discussions, guest speakers and presentations about industries that are driving our regional economy.
- Team Leader: Angela Storseth, McKesson Specialty Health
- Co-Leader: Kyle Rojas, Goldman, Sachs and Co.
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from June to February
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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This special events team produces the annual golf tournament, including recruiting sponsors, hosting teams and event logistics.
- Team Leader: TBD
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from April to October
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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This special events team produces the Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo to provide a platform for health and wellness professionals, practitioners, and service and product providers to showcase their offerings to hundreds of health-conscious consumers, from children to seniors, in an interactive setting including vendor booths, medical screenings, and fitness demonstrations.
- Team Leader: Christin Cherry, Delta Life Fitness
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from November to April
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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This special events team produces the Community Job Fair, including recruiting sponsors and employers and event logistics. The Community Job Fair invites job seekers to connect directly with recruiters and hiring managers from local and national companies of all sizes.
- Team Leader: TBD
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from December to May
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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This special events team identifies a theme and coordinates decorations and entertainment for The Chairman’s Ball, an annual gala honoring the chamber’s outgoing chairman of the board.
- Team Leader: Lacey Prieto, RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring
- Co-Team Leader: Michelle O'Rourke, United Way of Greater Houston - Montgomery County Regional Center
- Chamber Staff Member: Meagen Korenek, meagen.korenek@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from February to August
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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Constantly changing labor and employment laws and regulations are an endless challenge for employers dealing with human resource issues. This special events team produces the Employment Law Update, an annual conference designed to help member businesses ensure compliance with new labor and employment laws. The team secures sponsors and speakers and helps promote ticket sales.
- Team Leader: TBD
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from summer to fall
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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The Young Professionals Network brings together the next generation of leaders in South Montgomery County. Whether you are embarking on your professional journey, beginning to accelerate your career, or aspiring to grow your business as an entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to collaborate, grow and network with like-minded leaders in The Woodlands area.
- Team Leader: Brian Albert, The Strong Firm, P.C.
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets monthly for networking events
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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The Diplomat Team is the goodwill arm of the Chamber. This group of dedicated volunteers welcome and mentor new members and promote member retention by attending ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and networking events.
- Team Leader: Josh Cherry, Delta Life Franchising
- Co-Leader: Courtney Schweitzer, The Kimball Group Insurance
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.orgcyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets monthly for events and meetings
- Who Can Serve: Members by invitation only
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This team coordinates monthly Business After Hours events to provide an opportunity for members and prospective members to network while allowing the member sponsor a chance to showcase their facilities.
- Team Leader: David Weygandt, Weygandt Law
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets on the second Tuesday of every month for networking events
- Who Can Serve: Members of the Diplomat Team
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This team coordinates monthly meet and greet receptions that invite new members to introduce their business to the Chamber community while allowing the member sponsor a chance to showcase their facilities.
- Team Leader: Deia Tucker, Wells Fargo Woodlands Branch
- Co-Team Leader: Leslie Guillermo, Quality of Life Chiropractic
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets on the last Tuesday of every month for networking events
- Who Can Serve: Members of the Diplomat Team
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This team organizes monthly breakfast and networking events for members and prospective members, curating the crowd to make introductions and ensure attendees meet the type of people they’re looking to meet.
- Team Leader: Paul Miranda, Thryv
- Co-Leader: Elaine Smith, Berryhill Baja Grill
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets on the third Wednesday of every month for networking events
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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This team produces the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, an event to celebrate the Chamber’s dedicated investors and The Woodlands area’s economic growth. To honor standout board members, community leaders, and ambassadors, the following awards will be conferred at the event: Community Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Diplomat of the Year and Chairman’s Award.
- Team Leader: Josh Cherry, Delta Life Fitness
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from March to September
- Who Can Serve: Members of the Diplomat Team
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The Community Relations Team embraces and promotes the value of teamwork, community service and stewardship. The team completes monthly community service projects or donation drives to serve nonprofit Chamber members.
- Team Leader: Jennifer Majors Baca, JMB Insurance Solutions
- Co-Team Leader: Jessica Munselle, 5Point Credit Union
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets year-round on the first Wednesday of every month
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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The mission of the Transportation Education Council is two-fold: to facilitate discussion and action related to the business perspective about transportation, and to educate member businesses on local and state policy issues.
- Team Leader: Melissa Bochat, Entergy Texas, Inc.
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets year-round on the first Friday of every month
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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Connect with fellow Chamber members, key elected officials and policy leaders to discuss the legislative and policy issues that have a significant impact on employers. The Business Advocacy Council assists in developing Chamber policy positions that are advocated at the respective levels of government to improve the business climate.
- Team Leader: Landon Estay, Estay LLC
- Chamber Staff Member: Margo McZeal, margo.mczeal@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets year-round on the third Friday of every month
- Who Can Serve: General membership
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This team coordinates an annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to recognize nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the community.
- Team Leader: Jennifer Majors Baca, JMB Insurance Solutions
- Chamber Staff Member: Cyndi Alvarado, cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
- Meeting Frequency: Team meets from November to April
- Who Can Serve: Member of the Community Relations Team
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