The TX caught up with AJ Gonzalez "The Garbage Kid" and his Texas Elite Lobos team in the community of Tavola, New Caney, Texas as they work hard to raise funds for their upcoming trip to the World Series in Destin, Florida. Head Coach Joe Shipman shared how proud he was of their work ethic and ability to work together as a team.

⁣February kicked off the Greater EMC Chamber's monthly luncheon series with nearly 200 vibrant and engaged attendees held at The Atrium Center in New Caney, Texas. The luncheon's presenting sponsor was The Highlands Texas by Caldwell Communities who spoke about their beautiful master-planned community in Porter, Texas, and its many amenities. One lucky winner at each of the 20 tables won a Mardi Gras-themed CenterPrize sponsored by Zulees Executive Gifts. You can't have a Chamber luncheon without great food and Featured Caterer BB's Tex-Orleans of Kingwood delivered with an abundance of appetizers, main courses with sides, and even included desserts. Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden, Pct. 4 Constable, Montgomery County, TX was the guest speaker who provided results of the Safe Shopper program made possible by the East Montgomery County Improvement District. He provided statistical information and also spoke about the role of the department in the community and how the business community could help them as well.

The TX caught up with ⁣Holger Butzelar of NC Customs located in the East Montgomery County Industrial Park to learn about his 6th Annual Fall Open House Car Show and why he likes to put these on.

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

⁣Take 2 Videos were produced to let the community know that businesses were back in business after the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. #take2

⁣Thank you Mike Burrell of M&M Generator Supply for being May's Spotlight Sponsor at the Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning. #proud2beemc

Yummy Tummy Bakery celebrated its newest location in Humble, TX with a Greater EMC Chamber ribbon cutting on June 1, 2023. Attendees enjoyed new menu item samples and the elegant decor that makes Yummy Tummy one of a kind.
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⁣Katye Mehlbrech of Jaguar Fueling Services provided a great presentation as the Spotlight Sponsor for our December 2023 Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster Total Restoration Services. #proud2beemc #baconbits

Traveling & Vacations are back and the Porters of Porter shared how their Dream Vacations service can make a difference as the Spotlight Sponsor for the Greater EMC Chamber's Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster.

⁣Don't let opportunities sneak up on you!🫣 Chamber Cheri shares what we have coming up thanks to Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County👻 These events and more at ⁣https://business.gemcchamber.com/events/search
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The Greater EMC Chamber held their Celebrate America Luncheon presented by HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood at The Atrium Center in New Caney. As they made their way in, members and guests were welcomed by a celebratory drumline from Splendora High School and handed an American flag. Shiva Baradaran of Texas Senator Brandon Creighton's office led the United States and Texas pledges followed by Avery Culberth of Splendora High School who beautifully sang the national anthem. A blessing was provided by Jay Davis of Porter VFW post 4816 and the luncheon's Featured Caterer was Texas Roadhouse of Kingwood who passed pork slider appetizers and provided a BBQ ribs and chicken lunch. CenterPrize Sponsor Accurate Home & Commercial Services gave a travel cooler backpack to one lucky winner at each of the twenty tables. July is also a time for Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 4 Matt Gray to give his halftime report which chamber board member Heather Ramsey of the San Jacinto River Authority led. Chamber luncheons are always fun, friendly, and informative and this one was extra special. Learn more about doing more than business in a community by being part of the business community at https://gemcchamber.com

The spirit of aloha with a tropical summer vibe was alive and well at the Greater EMC Chamber's quarterly Leading Ladies Luncheon in July. Attendees were welcomed with a tropical cocktail or mocktail and passed appetizers from G&G Catering while they networked and enjoyed a fun whisk-me-away photo booth provided by Dynamic Entertainment Productions. Presented by Memorial Hermann Northeast, the event included a delicious lunch, entertainment with Tropical Rhythms hula dancers, an educational and inspirational guest speaker Gigi Woodruff, and Vera Bradley travel luggage giveaways with valuable prizes inside including a Platinum Hydrafacial Package from 4Ever Young Kingwood. This event was well supported by sponsors Comcast Business, Health in Progress, EFG Insurance, Leadership Montgomery County, Fullscpoe Pest Control, Spartan Roofing & Construction, Lone Star Mailing & Printing, Meriam Shaw - Realtor, Community Resource Credit Union, Local Influence, and Centerpiece Sponsor Heather Herlong Events.

⁣What are the 3 elements of a Greater EMC Chamber event? Fun, Friendly, & Informative as seen at their September luncheon thanks to Presenting Sponsor MD Anderson Cancer Center, CenterPrize Sponsor Mission Northeast, Featured Caterer Amedeo's Italian Restaurant, and guest speaker Mark Keough - Montgomery County Judge! #proud2beemc #welcome2emc

It was a sports-themed luncheon with cheerleaders, former professional athletes, and even free-throw challenges at the Greater EMC Chamber's monthly event at The Atrium Center. The luncheon's Presenting Sponsor was Accurate Home Services and the CenterPrize Sponsor was The Village Centers. The Featured Caterer was Rosati's Pizza Sports Pub Kingwood showing why they should be your March Madness destination. The Chamber honored Hometown Heroes Adam Dunn of New Caney and Brian Robison of Splendora for their contributions to putting East Montgomery County on the national map with their professional sports careers. Speaker, Author, and former NFL Athlete JJ Moses shared an inspirational message of focus and setting goals for a winning mindset. JJ ⁣created the #1 professional and personal development program in professional sports after playing for the Houston Texans.

⁣James Taylor of Geoscience Engineering & Testing was the Spotlight Sponsor for the Greater EMC Chamber's May Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster TRS: Total Restoration Services at Highland Pines Golf Club. #proud2beemc

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President & CEO Kristine Marlow of the Montgomery County Food Bank shared how they unite the community to fight hunger at the Greater EMC Chamber's Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster TRS. The Montgomery County Food Bank provides nutritious food to hungry children, seniors, and families through a network of 80+ partner agencies.

⁣It was a fun and exciting day of team-building and networking for the Greater EMC Chamber at Speedsportz Racing Park North Houston thanks to Presenting Sponsor Planet Ford 59, Lunch Sponsor Citizens State Bank, and Awards After Party Sponsor Hallmark Mitigation & Construction! Kenneth's Car Care reclaimed the 1st Place Trophy in the final 2 minutes of the race making this their 5th win. Teams, raceway sponsors, and guests enjoyed lunch and after-party light bites prepared by In House Chefs and entertainment with Taylor Marberry Music. #proud2beemc

⁣Joel North, Chief Operating Officer of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, was the Spotlight Sponsor of the Greater EMC Chamber's monthly Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster TRS in April. Attendees got to know Mr. North and the hospital and received valuable knowledge to apply to their personal and professional lives.

Director of Regional Operations ⁣ Jacque Andrepont was the Spotlight Sponsor for the Greater EMC Chamber's monthly Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster TRS at Highland Pines Golf Club in June. One of the takeaways was that you can donate blood for cancer patients at ⁣https://www.mdanderson.org/don....ors-volunteers/other