Events for February 2017

To help get your new year off to a great start, Kinsmen Lutheran Church invites the community to a new weekend series, "The Me I Want to Be," taught by Pastor Beth Warpmaeker and Pastor Mark England. Based on the book by author and pastor John Ortberg, the series will examine the gap between where we are now, and who we could become with God’s help. It will weigh real-world barriers against promises found in the Bible, and will encourage you to develop purpose statements to identify where God is calling you and your household to grow and change. Services are held at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, and at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome.

If finances are one of the challenges you face, Kinsmen Lutheran Church invites you to take part in Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning January 17, 2017. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, the course presents biblical, practical steps to get rid of debt, build savings, manage your money, and much more. This is the second year that Kinsmen has offered the course. Financial Peace University is open to the community and will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The course begins January 17 and continues through March 14. Cost is $80 per household, and partial scholarships may be available. To register or for more information, please visit www.kinsmenlutheran.org/events.

The Membership Committee works to ensure the Chamber meets it stated annual Member Recruitment and Retention goals through active recruitment of new members and active contact with current members.
 
 

Synergy - Spring is a business networking group for Spring, TX.  Let us know about your business and learn about other area businesses.  

From Ballin’ To Business™ Power Symposium is the ultimate professional networking event for athletes, executives, entrepreneurs and tastemakers. This exclusive experience is perfect for savvy individuals and organizations that want to connect to today's influencers and leaders. Slated for Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Houston,TX, From Ballin’ To Business™ Power Symposium provides the perfect setting for networking, professional development and empowerment. The event features: *Professional Development Sessions *Empowerment Workshops *Interactive Panel Discussions *Complimentary Headshots *And More! A unique option for professionals and business owners alike, From Ballin’ To Business™ offers a unique opportunity to participate in the Super Bowl Week festivities. Designed to build bridges between the small business community, professional athletes, sports professionals, and the corporate worlds, From Ballin’ To Business™ gives participants access to exclusive connections and opportunities. LEARN. CONNECT. MAKE MOVES.

Potters from Potter's Wheel will show their HEARTS.

Attention all Super Bowl Fans! Join Us for our 3rd Annual Culinary Kickoff at SBLI on Thursday, Feb 2nd at Brennan’s of Houston! There is no better way to kickoff Super Bowl weekend than with ESPN analyst, Sage Steele, and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Marshall Faulk! Our all-star line up of chefs, vintners, and live entertainment by Michael Franti will make this evening a night to remember. To learn more and purchase your ticket/table, please visit our website. Sponsorship opportunities also available. Please contact us if you are interested in partnering with us.

A weekly networking opportunity.  The first two visits are free and everyone is welcome!  Please visit https://www.networktexas.biz/willowbrook/ for more information on Network Texas.

Monday, January 30, 2017 - Stripes® Convenience Stores announce the opening of the new Stripes Convenience Store in Houston, Texas. Stripes Stores will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 at 14811 North Freeway. The ribbon cutting will include a special $1,000 donation check presentation to Westfield High School as part of the grand opening celebration. The new Stripes Store has added more than 30 new jobs to the community.

Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit In this highly engaging overview of the Benevon Model, you will learn how to implement this systematic process for engaging and developing relationships with mission-focused individual donors. Learn to implement mission-focused, permission-based fundraising, how to make your organization more visible in your community, and how to identify and cultivate individual donors who are passionate about your mission. • Date: Monday, February 6, 2017 • Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Location: Houston Marriott West Loop by the Galleria, 1750 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 • RSVP: http://www.benevon.com/intros/register-houston • Cost: Free to attend; please RSVP as space is limited • Who Should Attend: Key organizational leadership, including board members, executive director or CEO, development director, and volunteers • Questions: Contact Bianca Galam at 206-428-2150 or bianca@benevon.com Benevon trains and coaches nonprofit organizations to implement a mission-based system for raising sustainable funding from individual donors. This system ends the suffering about fundraising and builds passionate and committed lifelong donors. The Benevon Model was developed by founder Terry Axelrod, author of seven books and several DVDs, including her most recent book, The Benevon Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting it Right. For more information, please visit www.benevon.com.

Call 281-645-6344 for free confidential legal advice from licensed attorneys from the Woodlands Bar Association from 5-8pm by phone on the first Monday of each month.

Ambassador Mentors meet at 8:30 a.m.; Hospitality Ambassadors meet at 9:30 a.m. The Ambassadors promote goodwill to Chamber members, provide a direct personal contact for Chamber members by mentoring new members, and support Chamber member retention efforts. Ambassadors are “the friendly front-line face of the Chamber” and as such are asked to support and participate in various Chamber activities. Areas of primary responsibility include: ribbon cutting ceremonies, luncheons, routine member visits and phone calls, and hosting at other Chamber events.
 
 

Education - Workforce Development committee

Synergy - Spring is a business networking group for Spring, TX.  Let us know about your business and learn about other area businesses.  

Join Cha! Cha! for our WILD Valentines Bash! Discounted kids meals*, games, crafts, activities, goodie bags, special valentines cupcakes, and an exclusive retail discount!

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Frost will celebrate the opening of its new Energy Corridor Financial Center with two days of opening events that introduce Frost’s innovative design providing greater convenience and service to customers on the west side of Houston. Frost currently operates 135 financial centers across Texas, including 32 in the Houston region. The Energy Corridor Financial Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. Frost will present a “big check” to Making it Better, a local charity, to show its commitment to the community.

A weekly networking opportunity.  The first two visits are free and everyone is welcome!  Please visit https://www.networktexas.biz/willowbrook/ for more information on Network Texas.

Frost will celebrate the opening of its new Energy Corridor Financial Center with two days of opening events that introduce Frost’s innovative design providing greater convenience and service to customers on the west side of Houston. The Energy Corridor Grand Opening Barista Breakfast will take place on Friday, February 10th from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Lee’s Fried Chicken and Donuts will serve an assortment of mini kolaches, cinnamon rolls, fruit, and oatmeal while baristas from Java Pura serve up specialty coffees and hot chocolate made to order. Guests can also enjoy live music by Marc Garvin.

The University of Texas at Austin Petroleum Extension (PETEX™) will host an Inaugural event at Golf Club of Houston to foster collaboration and conversation within Houston’s Oil & Gas community.

Committee planning the Economic Outlook Forum, taking place Friday, March 31, 2017

Learn how to share the joy of reading with your children. There will be a reading specialist sharing tips on making your children great readers. And Brenda Rogers, local children's author, will speak. Refreshments following. This is part of the National African-American Read-In program presented by E.B.O.N.Y and the Barbara Bush Branch Library.

Charming Charlie, as a way of giving back to the community, will present a "For The Love Of Literacy Day" for Children's Books On Wheels at their Market Street location on Sunday, February 12, 2017. A percentage of the proceeds that day will go to support educational literacy for at-risk youth and the after-school program on Sleepy Hollow Drive. There will be an information table with hostesses serving refreshments and providing wrist bands which can be shown at checkout to provide proceed percentages for Children's Books On Wheels, or if the customer just wanted to donate a purchase or funds. Also, books will be accepted, as well as at the UPS at 330 Rayford Road, Spring, TX 77386.

Covers pipeline design, construction, operations, maintenance, and management. May be taken in one-week modules. Participants receive instruction in: • Pipeline regulations • Pipeline rights-of-way and contracts • Electric prime movers and pipeline hydraulics • Analysis and control of surges • Mainline and station design and construction • Selection of pipeline pumps Recommended For • Engineers new to the pipeline industry • Those in special areas seeking a broader view of pipeline operations • Also serves as a refresher course for pipeline engineers

Join us for a fun ribbon cutting celebrating Shield Bearer! Invite friends and colleagues for this refreshing lunch event.

Saddle River Range offers Ammo, Arrows and Amore for a special Valentine Day's treat! The Firearms Range (Rentals and Ammo not included)offers fun Valentine Day's targets and at the Archery Bay (Rentals not included) you can shoot little candy hearts! Break a heart, win a prize! There is a Training Simulator and raffles will be held throughout the evening. Enjoy a trip to our “Pasta Bar” with several different types of pasta and sauces as well as grilled chicken and meatballs. Caesar/Garden Salad and Bread sticks will also be served. Dessert included.

Enjoy learning about public policy advocacy and lobbying from an expert, former State Rep. Peggy Hamric. This workshop will focus on what makes a successful lobbying effort, how to avoid mistakes and an overview of the issues the area Chambers will take to Austin with the Alliance of North Houston Chamber (ANHOC) on February 28th. Participants will receive a booklet compiled for those planning to go to Austin this session.

Synergy - Spring is a business networking group for Spring, TX.  Let us know about your business and learn about other area businesses.  

This panel luncheon is geared to provide success stories and trade secrets from our WBEs and Corporate members. Our certified WBEs provide insight into how they have overcome barriers in their business and discuss how they continue to be successful in tandem with corporate members sharing techniques to gain contracts and remain competitive.

A weekly networking opportunity.  The first two visits are free and everyone is welcome!  Please visit https://www.networktexas.biz/willowbrook/ for more information on Network Texas.

FREE Community Health Fair! Northland Christian School and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital invite the community to come out for free health screenings and educational information.

Synergy - Spring is a business networking group for Spring, TX.  Let us know about your business and learn about other area businesses.  

The Inspire Film Festival is a four-day cinematic event dedicated to entertaining and inspiring audiences with films and stories that celebrate the human spirit. It is the first festival of it's kind to feature exclusively films, filmmakers, special guests and performances that celebrate the human spirit. The films are selected based on their ability to enlighten as well as entertain audiences, and all are beautifully shot in fascinating locations around the world. Each screening will be followed by a lively panel discussion with the filmmaker and/or subject of the film, and pass holders will be able to attend a number of informal meet and greet events around The Woodlands. The inaugural Inspire Film Festival will take place February 23-26, 2017 at four screening venues in the beautiful, walkable spaces between Hughes Landing and Waterway Square. Approximately twenty feature length and short films will be shown over the course of the festival, along with panel discussions, live performances, and social events. For festival information and press inquiries, please contact Jane Minarovic at 281-705-1623.

DATE CHANGE: February 23 (not 16).
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is a speaker this month. We will be producing a video of this program so that our community at large will have an opportunity to get to know our Sheriff.

Become the Expert Learn the Why, What, and How of Becoming the Expert Increases Sales

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE TO CELEBRATE OUR NEW
LIFE ENGAGEMENT CENTER. 

Join the Vethan Law Firm P.C. for our mixer on February 23rd. Network with other professionals and enjoy a beverage and appetizers with us. RSVP today!

"All the world's a stage" with Shakespeare's classic comedy, AS YOU LIKE IT. The Forest of Arden comes life during the roaring twenties in this classic comedy.

Covers the basics of petroleum, starting with industry terminology, geology, exploration, and leasing. Reviews drilling, production, transportation, equipment usage, and operating procedures upstream, midstream, and downstream. Addresses safety, economics and regulatory concerns. Length: 4.5 days Participants receive instruction in: • Petroleum geology and exploration • Aspects of leasing • Drilling rig components and personnel • Routine and non-routine drilling operations • Well control • Production operations • Petroleum transportation offshore and onshore • Refining and processing • Macroeconomic outlook of the upstream oil and gas business Recommended For • New employees • Attorneys • Insurance, finance, accounting, and administrative personnel • Anyone who needs a fundamental overview of the petroleum industry.

Networking Breakfasts are held every fourth Tuesday of each month (January through November) from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Networking Breakfasts are a great way for active and prospective Chamber members alike to get together, shake some hands, talk about their business, and learn a little bit about the other businesses in the community and how you might be able and available to benefit each other. Everyone is invited to these events held each month at different locations within the Chamber membership. There is no charge to attend, we are at the courtesy of our host each month.