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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Montgomery County Food Bank announces New President and CEO
The Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) Board of Directors has announced Kristine Marlow, former Children’s Sacrament and Formation Manager at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Montgomery County, as the new President and CEO of the Montgomery County Food Bank.After graduating from the United States Air Force Academy Kristine served in the Air Force for eight years as an Aerospace Physiology Officer and Operational Test Manager. Her husband of 26 years, Garth, also served in the Air Force as a pilot
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Habitat MCTX receives funds for home repairs
Conroe, TX (July 8, 2020) – In this historical time of working at home, high unemployment, and many homeowners reaching deep to pay their bills, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County is excited to announce funding to supplement their home repair program. Montgomery County Community Development awarded Habitat MCTX $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to assist low to moderate income homeowners throughout Montgomery County. The Habitat MCTX Home Repair Program provides critical health and
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Bleyl Engineering Welcomes Former Willis City Manager, Hector Forestier
CONROE, TX — After a lifetime of public service including 25 years in the municipal arena, Hector Forestier has joined Bleyl Engineering. Hector previously served as City Manager for multiple cities in Texas after enjoying a long career in the United States Air Force. He brings a wealth of insight and experience within the municipal industry, along with a firm grasp on the needs and challenges facing local Texas communities.
“What I look most forward to accomplishing at Bleyl is to be a liaison between our
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Conroe Chamber Statement: March 24, 2020
Work from home. Shelter in place. Non-essential businesses…it’s enough to drive us nuts!
And, through all of this, you have businesses to run…you have families to care for…you see communities with needs a mile long, and yet, we need to take this time…step back…deep breath…WE CAN DO THIS!
Now we need your help to keep the economy moving forward…there are companies, right here in the Conroe/Lake Conroe area that have jobs open…if your company is hiring right now…let us hear from you…member and
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Re-Scheduled! Travel the World at 4th Annual MOW Cigars Under the Stars
The Woodlands, TX (March 23, 2020) The Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) 4th Annual Cigars Under the Stars transporting attendees to Shanghai has been postponed to Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm at the Blend Bar in The Woodlands. Presented by Merrill Lynch, other sponsors include Luanne and Steve Bozeman, Insperity, Angela and Scott Porter, the Habib Family, Rivela Plastic Surgery, the Jacqui Group, Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands, Stephanie and Darren Ercolani, Joanne and John Tikkanen, Charissa & Russ
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The FLSA And What You Need To Know
Do you know all the laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and how it affects your employees? The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber invites all members and the community to attend the March Professional Business Development workshop to educate employers on Labor Laws and the effect on your business.
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce will host the Professional Business Development workshop on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 8:00am until 9:30am at The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber boardroom,
Thursday, January 09, 2020
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
Thursday, January 09, 2020
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
Monday, November 25, 2019
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
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
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
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
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,
Monday, October 22, 2018
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
Montgomery County Food Bank announces New President and CEO
The Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) Board of Directors has announced Kristine Marlow, former Children’s Sacrament and Formation Manager at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Montgomery County, as the new President and CEO of the Montgomery County Food Bank.After graduating from the United States Air Force Academy Kristine served in the Air Force for eight years as an Aerospace Physiology Officer and Operational Test Manager. Her husband of 26 years, Garth, also served in the Air Force as a pilot
Habitat MCTX receives funds for home repairs
Conroe, TX (July 8, 2020) – In this historical time of working at home, high unemployment, and many homeowners reaching deep to pay their bills, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County is excited to announce funding to supplement their home repair program. Montgomery County Community Development awarded Habitat MCTX $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to assist low to moderate income homeowners throughout Montgomery County. The Habitat MCTX Home Repair Program provides critical health and
Bleyl Engineering Welcomes Former Willis City Manager, Hector Forestier
CONROE, TX — After a lifetime of public service including 25 years in the municipal arena, Hector Forestier has joined Bleyl Engineering. Hector previously served as City Manager for multiple cities in Texas after enjoying a long career in the United States Air Force. He brings a wealth of insight and experience within the municipal industry, along with a firm grasp on the needs and challenges facing local Texas communities. “What I look most forward to accomplishing at Bleyl is to be a liaison between our
Conroe Chamber Statement: March 24, 2020
Work from home. Shelter in place. Non-essential businesses…it’s enough to drive us nuts! And, through all of this, you have businesses to run…you have families to care for…you see communities with needs a mile long, and yet, we need to take this time…step back…deep breath…WE CAN DO THIS! Now we need your help to keep the economy moving forward…there are companies, right here in the Conroe/Lake Conroe area that have jobs open…if your company is hiring right now…let us hear from you…member and
Re-Scheduled! Travel the World at 4th Annual MOW Cigars Under the Stars
The Woodlands, TX (March 23, 2020) The Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) 4th Annual Cigars Under the Stars transporting attendees to Shanghai has been postponed to Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm at the Blend Bar in The Woodlands. Presented by Merrill Lynch, other sponsors include Luanne and Steve Bozeman, Insperity, Angela and Scott Porter, the Habib Family, Rivela Plastic Surgery, the Jacqui Group, Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands, Stephanie and Darren Ercolani, Joanne and John Tikkanen, Charissa & Russ
The FLSA And What You Need To Know
Do you know all the laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and how it affects your employees? The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber invites all members and the community to attend the March Professional Business Development workshop to educate employers on Labor Laws and the effect on your business. The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce will host the Professional Business Development workshop on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 8:00am until 9:30am at The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber boardroom,
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
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
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,
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
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