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Business of the Month - West I-10 Chamber of Commerce

West I-10 Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 100
Pattison, Texas 77466
Tel: 281.375.8100

Located in the Cotton Gin, 907 Bains Street, Brookshire, Texas

www.westi-10chamber.org

The West I-10 Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of local business and a key community partner since 2002, dedicated to developing innovative programs and partnerships that enhance education and promote business and a strong local economy. Through its monthly programs and committee involvement, the Chamber is an excellent resource for information, essential contacts, and business networking.

Serving the growing area of the West I-10 Corridor anchoring southern Waller County and northwest Fort Bend County, the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce, a group of businesses, individuals, and civic leaders, is involved in many local outreach events and works hard to support our community through strong relationships that go beyond the work place and into the community.

Through the Governmental Affairs Committee, formed in 2009, the Chamber strives to keep its members up to date on the issues and pending legislation that affect the business community and to encourage member participation in local government affairs. At election time, the Chamber sponsors candidate forums for Waller County and other state and local races. Every other year, the Chamber sponsors a legislative trip to Austin during the legislative session.

To learn more about the Chamber, you are invited to visit our website at www.westi10chamber.org.

 

 

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Business of the Month - First Service Credit Union

First Service Credit Union
P O Box 2209
Houston, TX 77252-2209

Brookshire Branch: 3923 5th Street
Brookshire, TX 77423
713-676-7777
www.fscu.com

Our Mission:

Provide Financial Services that Enhance Members' Lives.

Our Values:

• Treat Others with Honesty and Respect
• Serve with Accuracy, Integrity, and Safety
• Maintain Financial Stability and Strength
• Comply with Laws, Regulations and Policies

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6th Annual Pattison Car Show

The 6th annual Pattison Car Show was held October 8, 2011 at Royal High School.  You could not miss founder Jim Meader in his orange shoes that matched his classic orange, big block El Camino.  There were several car clubs represented this year.  Churches and civic organizations also were in attendance this year.  Miss Daisy Dolly and Mr. Curly Clown were on hand for the children’s activities, such at the Baby and Bicycle Parades.  Keep Waller County Beautiful organization was also on hand to sponsor the Lawnmower races and to divide a $1,226 – 50/50 pot.  If you could not make it this year, we hope to see you next year for the 7th annual Pattison Car Show!

See the official Pattison Car Show photos at www.PattisonCarShow.com

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Business of the Month--The Landman Team

www.txlandman.com
281-395-1382   Fax: 281-749-8190

Karl Skadowski, Broker
karl@txlandman.com     cell: 281-732-2918

Lori Skadowski, Realtor
lorilynn@txlandman.com     cell: 281-782-5517

After receiving a BSEE in 1971 from the University of Florida, Karl spent 8 years as a project engineer. For the next 23 years he utilized his engineering knowledge and experience and became a successful technical recruiter.

In 2002 he changed industries to Real Estate and building upon his sales skills, he has been very successful selling land.

Karl is a specialist in land. If you are selling- he can give you an intelligent evaluation of what your land will bring. You can be advised of your land`s fair market pricing and salability factors. No one can market your land better. As a buyer`s rep, Karl can assist you in searching and finding the land most suitable for your needs. He can assist you with making the right offer and negotiating suitable contract terms. (He has over 37 years experience negotiating contracts successfully).

In 2006 Lori left the world of corporate America human resources to join the Landman Team specializing in homes and has earned the SRES designation (Senior Real Estate Specialist).

Texas Landman, Inc. is a Real Estate company that specializes in Prime Country Properties. Buying or Selling Property in Waller County, Fort Bend County or Surrounding Counties. Call The Texas Landman Team ! It pays to have The Landman Team on your side.

BEDC's 5th Annual Business Mixer

 

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Brookshire Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) held its 5th annual Business Mixer, Saturday, August 13, 2011.  We would like to thank Janet and Michael Montgomery, founders of West Engineering (http://www.westengineer.com), for graciously allowing us to have this event at their training center. 
Roberta Meader, West's Office Manager, gave a brief overview of their company and the services they provide.  West Engineering Services is known for being located in the old cotton gin building. (http://www.westengineer.com/pdfs/CottonGin.pdf )  

This mixer offered local businesses the opportunity to promote themselves and a chance to get to know other local business owners. This year’s event saw several new business owners such as Fred and Lisa Hermis, owners of Brookshire Car Care (http://www.brookshirecarcare.com), which is located at 911 Gresham in Brookshire.  Also Steve Langley of The Best Years Antiques & Collectibles (http://www.thebestyears11.com), which is located at 903 Cooper St. in Brookshire.

We would like to offer a special thanks to LaQuinta’s (http://www.LQ.com) General Manager Ankur Wadwa for his generous door prize donation. We would also like to acknowledge Pattison-based, Galileo’s Mexican Restaurant who catered this year's event and Janet and Sandy Buller of Buller Photography (http://www.buller-photography.com) for taking pictures throughout the evening.

The first 12 business cards drawn were winners of our monthly Business Highlight that is featured on the front page of City of Brookshire's website (http://www.cityofbrookshire.org). 

This year’s winners are:

September    A Better Cocktail Company    john@abettercocktail.com
October        The Landman Team               http://www.txlandman.com
November     First Service Credit Union      http://www.FSCU.com
December     West I-10 Chamber of Commerce    http://www.westi10chamber.org
January        Dr. Haghshenas    General Dentistry & Orthodontics     281-644-5166
February       The Gostecnik Law Firm        http://www.gostecniklaw.com
March           Vahalik & Vahalik Attorney    matthew@vahaliklaw.com
April             West Engineering Services     http://www.westengineer.com
May              The Best Years Antiques        http://www.thebestyears11.com
June             Brookshire Car Care              http://www.brookshirecarcare.com
July              The Brookwood Community   http://www.brookwoodcommunity.org
August          Aradyne Windsocks               http://www.windsocks.com

2011 Juneteenth Festival

VIEW PHOTOS OF JUNETEENTH YOUTH SUMMIT

The 2011 Juneteenth Festival started out on Sunday, June 12th with “Gospel Praise Celebration.” This featured church choirs, music groups, soloists and praise dancers. Special guests were the New Soul Invaders and New Faith Baptist Church.

Then on Friday, June 17th, the “Youth Summit" was held. Children of all ages enjoyed lots of activities that were sponsored by different groups and churches. With record-breaking heat, the Brookshire Volunteer Fire Department was on hand to cool things off. Brookshire Water Department even gave a helping hand to help cool things off by serving snow cones.

The festivities ended on Saturday, June 18th, at Hovas Park. There was live entertainment, food, booths, rides, and the water parks was open. Despite the heat, a volleyball tournament went on. We would like to thank everyone who helped and participated in making this another successful year. For more pictures, check us out on FaceBook – Brookshire Economic Development Corp.