The TX caught up with Dr. Jeff Burke, Superintendent of Splendora ISD to learn about the 5th Annual Men Who Cook event that raised a record-breaking more than $30,000 for the Splendora ISD Education Foundation! This event was held at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures in New Caney, Texas.

The TX caught up with Becca Green of The Highlands Texas by Caldwell Communities to learn about the ⁣⁣⁣Grand Opening of their 200-Acre Nature Preserve ⁣outdoor amenity including Phillips Lake, the river overlook, hiking and biking trails, a fishing dock, pavilions, and more. Learn more about The Highlands located in Porter, Texas at ⁣https://thehighlands.com/

⁣Unable to attend the Enchanted Forest Gala or want to relive the magic? Check out highlights from the event! Learn more and read the write up at ⁣https://www.thevillagecenters.org/2023gala

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⁣Monthly luncheons are signature events for the Greater EMC Chamber and October's held at The Atrium Center was another fun, friendly, and informative well-attended one despite the rainy weather. Members and guests were treated to passed appetizers from Featured Caterer Amedeo's Italian Restaurant as they arrived to meet, greet, and network. After a blessing from Margie Taylor of Taylorized PR, they were served an amazing meal including desserts from Tony Raffa and his talented culinary crew. The program began with pledges led by Splendora ISD Superintendent & Chamber Past Chair Dr. Jeff Burke followed by Chamber President & CEO Mark Linabury who welcomed all in attendance. Presenting Sponsor the Houston Chronicle shared eye-opening stats about their digital services and reach followed by a fun party-horn-blowing CenterPrize giveaway from Heather Herlong Events, LLC. New member introductions are an important part of monthly luncheons and Board Chair David Harris welcomed each one with a special Texas-shaped plaque. The guest speaker was Lone Star College's new Chancellor, Mario K. Castillo who shared his personal story and vision for the community college system that is an important part of the area's workforce development. #proud2beemc #vibrantandengaged

The TX caught up with ⁣Priscilla ⁣Tellez of Top Gun Cookers at the Family Promise of Lake Houston's 13th Annual Chicks and Hogs BBQ and Brewoff event held at the Harley Davidson in Kingwood, Texas. Priscilla shared her "why" for her and her team to participate in events like these. #giveback

Watch this video to learn why you want to mark your calendars and get ready for a delectable evening of culinary delights! The Splendora ISD Education Foundation proudly presents the highly anticipated "Men Who Cook" event, scheduled for October 21, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Big Rivers in New Caney. We're excited to invite you to this unforgettable evening filled with exceptional flavors and a great cause. Tickets are available online at ⁣https://splendoraisdeducationf....oundation.com/ticket

⁣EXPO - Celebrating Business is an annual event produced by the Greater EMC Chamber and EXPO 2023 was the most successful one to date.

⁣This fun, friendly, and informative event helps the Chamber advocate for the local business economy by providing a platform for companies to highlight and promote their business.

⁣What makes it fun & friendly? Booth Visit Bingo! A record number of bingo cards were distributed this year, and attendees played by visiting every booth before they could turn them in to be eligible for the more than $2500 in chamber membership prize drawings.

Informative breakout sessions were also part of EXPO 2023. Several topics were covered providing valuable information that attendees could apply to themselves and to their businesses. Everyone who attended one session also received a voucher for a free chamber monthly luncheon!

A successful EXPO includes educating and motivating others and this year’s keynote speaker was former Houston Texan and author JJ Moses. JJ shared his inspirational story of how he made it to the NFL, and at only 5’6”, the odds were not in his favor. How did he do it? Focus. JJ shared how staying focused made it happen and provided tips on how to do it. It was the perfect message to help others and to promote his new book titled Focused.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s EXPO. You make us Proud to be EMC.

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⁣Come celebrate business at EXPO 2023 in New Caney, Texas with keynote speaker JJ Moses! Free tickets and more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e....xpo-2023-celebrating

⁣Thank you Presenting Sponsor First Financial Bank Texas, CenterPrize Sponsor Mission Northeast, Featured Caterer Catering by All Star, and Guest Speaker Representative Ernest Bailes for helping make our September luncheon such a Vibrant & Engaged success! #proud2beemc #welcome2emc

⁣One of the many valuable breakout and panel discussions at EXPO 2022 - Celebrating Business was with the Directors of Career & Technology Education (CTE) from Splendora ISD & New Caney ISD. We learned what these programs are, how they've evolved, where they're headed, and how the business community can participate. #proud2beemc #expoemc

⁣EXPO 2022 - Celebrating Business displayed the fun, friendly, and informative formula unique to our chamber events. Exhibitors, prizes, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and keynote speaker celebrated and added value to the business community that is so important to our local economy. Thank you for your participation! #proud2beemc #expoemc

⁣The Greater EMC Chamber held its Annual Casino Night at The Atrium Center with an added Loft experience this year. Included were a fun photo booth, hand-rolled cigars, and a club-quality dance floor. Attendees enjoyed dinner, Vegas-styled gaming, and prizes galore to end the evening. #proud2beemc

⁣Our chamber loves the opportunity to introduce members to the community to help them connect and grow. And when a member rolls out the red carpet as Regal Benders Landing / Regal Business Events did, they definitely make a lasting impression. Thank you for your membership and hospitality Regal Cinemas! #proud2beemc #emcwest #aregalwelcome

⁣Information is why we have 411 Sessions and Frank McCrady of the East Montgomery County Improvement District, Danny Signorelli of the Signorelli Company, and Jon Unterreiner of Elevation Land Solutions delivered on just that. Attendees got dialed in to what's going on with commercial development in East Montgomery County thanks to Presenting Sponsors Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Next Level Urgent Care, Tachus LLC., and Joslin Construction while enjoying lunch catered by In House Chefs. We'd also like to thank New Caney ISD for their hospitality and table sponsors, The Highlands Texas by Caldwell Communities, The MINT National Bank, Anne Vickery & Associates Realty, Entergy Texas, Splendora ISD, and Pat's Donuts. #proud2beemc

⁣Meet Chris Peck from Regal Business Events who traveled from TN just for the Regal Benders Landing event! #aregalwelcome #proud2beemc #emcwest #bepartofthebusinesscommunity

⁣Distinguished Investors were well represented at the Regal Benders Landing event and Chamber Cheri caught up with a few more including First Financial Bank Texas & The Highlands Texas by Caldwell Communities for another Red Carpet Moment. #proud2beemc #emcwest #aregalwelcome #bepartofthebusinesscommunity

⁣Nadia Grantham of The Union Kitchen - Kingwood joins Chamber Cheri for a Red Carpet Moment at Regal Benders Landing to share her Regal experience! #proud2beemc #emcwest #aregalwelcome #bepartofthebusinesscommunity

⁣Thank you Greater EMC Chamber Past Chair Dr. Jeff Burke of Splendora ISD for joining us for a Regal Benders Landing Red Carpet Moment! #proud2beemc #emcwest #aregalwelcome #bepartofthebusinesscommunity

⁣Chamber Cheri catches up with Devon Alexander of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and Rose Realty - Deborah Rose Miller for another Red Carpet Moment at Regal Benders Landing. #proud2beemc #emcwest #aregalwelcome #bepartofthebusinesscommunity

⁣One of many Red Carpet Moments at Regal Benders Landing, we caught up with Kristine Marlow of the Montgomery County Food Bank. Thanks for joining us on the red carpet Kristine! More to come... #proud2beemc #aregalwelcome #emcwest #bepartofthebusinesscommunity