Family Promise Holds 6th Annual Luncheon to benefit Homeless Families
Conroe, TX (Feb 17, 2020) – 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 families with children are entered into Family Promises 90-day personal plan to reach attainable goals with a case manager. Topics include positive parenting skills, stress management, family safety, and budgeting. Families are provided meals, hygiene
Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show
The 2nd Annual Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show features appearances by top names in home improvement with over 200 exhibitors sharing products and services. New this year are DIY workshops! Have fun making a floral arrangement with Ashley Wallace of The Tallest Tulip.Board and Brush of Magnolia will work with attendees to build a unique wood home décor project in a fun atmosphere. Create your own and take it home! This is an event you leave with a keepsake! Ashley Barber, Houston’s First
DRC-MC Announces Mediation Training Classes for 2020
Conroe, TX (January 27, 2020) – The Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc. (DRC-MC) is starting the new year off with a schedule of Mediation Trainings which are open to the public. The DRC-MC is a non-profit, volunteer organization which provides mediation and conflict resolution training and services to individuals, businesses, agencies and the courts. Mediation is a process which empowers the parties to a dispute to discuss their conflict, generate possible solutions and reach resolutions
2020 FUTURE LAWYER SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 2, 2020
2020 FUTURE LAWYER SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 2, 2020 Montgomery County, Texas (January 17, 2020) – The Woodlands Bar Association (WBA) will award three Future Lawyers scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors in Montgomery County. Public, private and home school seniors are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have aspirations of becoming a lawyer after completion of their undergraduate degrees, be in good standing with their current schools and be attending a four-year college in
Miles for Meals encourages community to walk or run to feed Seniors
The 4th Annual Miles for Meals 5K/10K Walk and Run, presented by Kevin Baker Home and Real Estate, is Saturday, Feb 8th at B-52 Brewery in Conroe. The fun-raiser allows family members, friends, and community partners to better the lives of Homebound Seniors by supporting Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) whose mission to deliver nutritious meals, provide transportation, and caring connections to local homebound seniors. “I love running and am passionate about feeding our local Homebound Seniors.
Aftermath Services Awards $500 K9 Grant to Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Aftermath Services LLC awarded the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office with a $500 grant in Aftermath’s annual K9 Grant. Each year, Aftermath awards grants to law enforcement agencies to improve existing K9 programs or help create new ones by providing financial support for safety equipment, training, and other expenses associated with maintaining a K9 unit. Aftermath’s 10th Anniversary K9 Grant involved nearly 400 nominated agencies. Communities nationwide supported them by casting over 484,000 votes from
Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Blair And Wainwright To Public Safety Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nelda Blair and Dale Wainwright to the Public Safety Commission for terms set to expire on January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2024, respectively. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Public Safety, which enforces laws protecting the public safety and provides for the prevention and detection of crime. Nelda Luce Blair of The Woodlands is a triple board certified attorney and CEO of The Blair Law Firm, P.C. A fifth generation Texan, she is a gubernatorial appointee
Better Bookkeepers McPhie Promoted to Junior Manager
Better Bookkeepers, Inc. announced today the promotion of Crystal McPhie to Junior Manager. She is being promoted to this rank at Better Bookkeepers just shy of being with the company for four years. The announcement was made by Randie Morton, President of Better Bookkeepers, Inc. “Crystal joined BBK a little over three and a half years ago. She has plugged into our community, and is part of the current Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) Class 2020. We are thrilled to see Crystal in this new role.”
Better Bookkeepers Announces New Senior Bookkeeper
Better Bookkeepers, Inc. announced today the promotion of Cindy Polio to Senior Bookkeeper. She has been with Better Bookkeepers for a little over one year and brings a wealth of knowledge to our organization. The announcement was made by Randie Morton, President of Better Bookkeepers, Inc. “Cindy Polio joined our team over a year ago, and has jumped in with both feet. Cindy has been promoted to Senior Bookkeeper with her wiliness to tackle new challenges and offer help to co-workers when they are in need
Izard Named VP, Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank and Trust
Sue Izard has been named as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank & Trust in Conroe effective November 25, 2019. Twila Baker, Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending, and Troy England, Houston Area Chairman, are pleased to announce the Board of Directors’ decision. “We are thrilled to have Sue join our growing team of community minded Residential Mortgage Loan Officers,” said Baker. “She is a true professional who knows the business inside and out, her expertise in the industry is
Haynie & Company November Acquisition Announcement
November 1, 2019 – Haynie & Company is excited to announce the acquisition of six exceptional CPA firms as of November 1, 2019. In recent years, Haynie & Company has focused on expansion. This is the largest set of acquisitions in company history. As a result, there are now over 250 Haynie & Company employees across five states. Haynie & Company Partner, Robert Jensen explains, “The firms of the future will be able to provide every possible accounting service. Not just audit or tax, but specialty services
Haynie & Company December Acquisition Announcement
Haynie & 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
New Member Spotlight - Lee Brothers Construction
1. How did Lee Brothers Construction get its start? When we created the company 6 years ago, my dad, Russell Lee, had already been a builder for 40 years. He wanted to leave a legacy for his family through the experience he had attained. So, Russell (my dad), Richard (me), and Ryan (my brother) decided to get serious and form a real company. We have been calling Huntsville home ever since, though we do work all over in Conroe, Montgomery, Spring, and Livingston areas. 2. Take us through LBC’s journey as a
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital announces $240 million expansion
As Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital embarks on its second year of providing leading medicine to families in Montgomery County and the northern Houston region, Debra F. Sukin, CEO of Houston Methodist The Woodlands, and regional senior vice president, Houston Methodist, announced the hospital’s phase 2 construction plan – a $240 million expansion to meet the needs of the community. The new construction, which will begin in late September 2019, will include a patient tower with 100 beds, focused on
Professional Business Development Is Back With Leadership and Inspiration
Small businesses make up a large portion of the workforce in the community and leadership can make or break the business. The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce will host the next Professional Business Development workshop on Wednesday, May 22 from 8:00am until 9:30am at The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber boardroom, located at 505 W. Davis in Conroe. This seminar with be focused on leadership, inspiration and team-building within one’s organization. As a proven leader in the community, Chad Patterson will
Conroe Family Medicine Residency Announces Class of 2022
Last week, the Conroe Family Medicine Residency Program (CFMR), a program operated by Lone Star Family Health Center in partnership with HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, announced its 36th class of family medicine resident physicians, continuing its history of educating physicians in a community-based environment and addressing the looming family medicine physician shortage. By the year 2025, the United States will have a shortage of 52,000 primary care physicians. This shortage will impact families
Did You Know? 85 Years Ago
In 1934, the world was in the Great Depression, Hitler named himself Fuehrer of Germany, Mussolini was Prime Minister of Italy and Roosevelt was President of the United States. The continuing Midwest drought destroyed 35 million acres of farmland in Oklahoma, and President Roosevelt instituted public works programs to build roads, dams and bridges to create jobs. Unemployment was at 22 percent. In entertainment, Donald Duck first appeared in a cartoon, and “It Happened One Night,” starring Claudette
Randall J. Wright, MD joins Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital’s Neurology Team
Randall J. Wright, MD has recently joined Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital’s comprehensive neurosciences team as Medical Director of the Brain Wellness Center at The Woodlands, and is a member of the Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist with unique expertise in stroke and dementia prevention and brain health, his clinical interests also include epilepsy, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, headache/Botox injection,
What Does A Chamber Do And Why Should You Join?
The best way to spread the word about your business is by making connections. Whether you're new to the local community or a veteran company that has been around for decades, your reputation grows as you engage in other influential entities within your community. That's why so many businesses choose to join a chamber of commerce. These resourceful organizations are made to help local businesses thrives. From building your brand's presence to increasing sales, learn how you can use your membership to foster
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce Meets with Representatives and Policymakers in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX08) hosted the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce in our nation’s capital. During their time in Washington, the Chamber met with Congressman Brady, Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and federal agency officials to discuss how tax reform is benefiting the Conroe community and other shared priorities such as workforce development. “It is always a privilege to meet with business leaders from my district and hear first-hand how tax
