OUR VISION OUR R.E.A.L. VALUES R E ADVOCACY L

[Pages:8]OUR VISION

The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce will continue to be the business resource center for the Northwest Metropolitan Area.

OUR MISSION

The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce provides resources and fosters relationships that empower businesses to prosper in Tomball and its surrounding communities.

OUR R.E.A.L.VALUES

RELATIONSHIP

EDUCATION

ADVOCACY

LEGACY

Connecting members for lasting relationships

that promote growth and enhance success.

Promoting development of our community

through personal and business education.

Partnering with business and government to

advocate for the community.

Establishing the standards of tomorrow

guided by the cornerstone of

tradition.

From the Chair & President

Chair: Denise Davis, TWFG Insurance Services, 832.559.1595

It is an honor and a privilege to be selected as the Chairman of the Board for the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce for 2017. I grew up in a small town and wanted to move my family and my business to a place that evoked those same feelings. The history of our town, defined through our character and values, makes this a place for families and businesses to prosper. We have a dynamic group of members who are focused on growing their businesses and doing so cooperatively through the Chamber.

We recently finished a two year long process of seeking to be accredited through the US Chamber of Commerce. We fine-tuned the excellent programs we had and put new systems in place to help our chamber and its members prosper. This process cumulated in our being awarded with 3 stars, one of 33 accredited chambers in the state of Texas.

In 2017, our staff and volunteers are focused on getting the word out about our phenomenal chamber. We are focusing in on our member benefits to provide quality networking and education opportunities. Our chamber has a growing presence and influence in our local and state governments. Look through these pages and see all the hard work that is occurring for your business. Who do you know that needs to be part of our Tomball success? Send them to us today!

President: Bruce Hillegeist, 281.351.7222

This Program of Work outlines the specific Chamber activities planned for 2017. It is a consensus of the Board of Directors and the result of careful consideration of the area's future and needs to ensure continued quality of life and a sound economy while helping to facilitate the growth of our region.

People join Chambers for different reasons. Whatever your reason and whatever your interests, the Chamber thanks you for your continued participation. With our mutual vision for the future of the greater Tomball area it is so true, we are better together!

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Economic Development

Vice Chair: Jim Ross, Tomball ISD, 281.357.3100

The Economic Development Division is a vital arm of the Chamber that partners with the Tomball Economic Development Corporation, North Houston Regional Center for Economic Development, the Small Business Development Center and SCORE to promote a healthy business environment for the community. Together we provide business training and development programs along with efforts to attract new businesses to our area. This division also represents Tomball business interests to all levels of government and regulatory agencies.

Government & Legislative Affairs

Led by: Colleen Gilber t, Reach Unlimited, 281.213.8323 Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month fr om 8-9am in the Chamber

Board Room Participation: Any Chamber member Objective: To ser ve as an advocate for business at all levels of

government and to offer candidate forums as needed to inform the voting public.

Mobility & Transportation

Led by: Rober t A. Maxwell, P.E., Jones & Carter, Inc., 713.777.5337

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month fr om 8-9am in the Chamber Board Room

Participation: Any Chamber member Objective: To wor k to impr ove and maintain the quality of

transportation for the greater Tomball area, including vehicle, air and rail traffic, and to serve as a liaison for the Chamber with local and regional road authority agencies, including the 249 Partnership and the Grand Parkway.

Be Tomball Ready

Led by: Mike Ott, 713.299.1554 Meetings: 3r d Thur sday of each month fr om 11:30am-1pm, Tomball

Regional Medical Center, 605 Holderrieth, Tomball, TX Participation: Any Chamber member Objective: To help businesses pr epar e for natur al and manmade

disasters.

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Membership Development

Vice Chair: Craig Bogner, Tomball Sister City, 832.715.6291

The Membership Development Division is dedicated to offering quality networking programs that meet the membership's needs. This division is charged with reaching out to the community by inviting new businesses, non profit organizations and individuals seeking greater local involvement. While most think this division is only responsible for growing the membership, it also recognizes special achievements among Chamber volunteers and the greater Tomball community along with coordinating membership promotions.

Chairman's Ball

Led by: Rosalie Dillon, City of Tomball, 281.351.5484 Event: Febr uar y 18, 2017 Participation: Chamber member s Objective: To intr oduce the Chamber 's new Chair man and

give special recognition to the Citizen of the Year.

Networking Breakfast

Led by: Melissa Rotholtz, Shield Bearer Counseling Center, 281.894.7222

Event: 3r d Tuesday each month, 7:30am-9am, Luby's Cafeteria, 28750 Tomball Parkway

Participation: Chamber member s & guests Objective: To pr ovide business to business networ king. Par ticipants

are offered a "live" free thirty second commercial at this event and sponsors are offered additional time.

Ambassadors

Led by: Wesley Bur ke, Burke Carpet Cleaning Service, 281.210.4567 Meetings: Tuesday befor e each Fir st Fr iday Networ king Luncheon,

12-1pm, Chamber Board Room Participation: Chamber member s Objective: To r epr esent the Chamber and encour age member ship.

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Membership Development

First Friday Luncheon

Event: 1st Fr iday of each month at 11:30am at Lone Star College ? Tomball, 30555 Tomball Parkway

Participation: Chamber member s and potential member s Objective: To offer networ king and infor mative business and

marketing-related programs.

Business After Hours

Event: Scheduled by the Chamber staff Participation: Chamber member s and potential member s Objective: To offer bi-monthly networking opportunities hosted by member

businesses.

Young Professionals

Led by: Mar k Vinson, First Community Credit Union, 281.856.5300 Meetings: 2nd Thur sday of each month Participation: Chamber member s & guests Objective: To foster per sonal and pr ofessional gr owth for Young

Professionals through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.

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Community Service

Vice Chair: Rachel Petrich Cook, Chicago Title, 281.351.4088

Members of the Community Service Division work with Lone Star College-Tomball, Tomball ISD, private and parochial schools and businesses to focus partnership projects and efforts on identified goals. Each year this division's programs involve and attract more and more people to enjoy Tomball events, reflecting the hometown feel and friendly atmosphere of our community.

Tomball Night

Led by: Rob Gr eening, NiteLites of Houston, 281.684.1994 Participation: Community-wide Event: Fir st Fr iday in August fr om 5pm to ? Objective: To offer a festival atmospher e with a lighted nighttime par ade and

fireworks spotlighting Tomball restaurants and businesses and to fulfill a GTACC tradition of shopping local that began in 1972.

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Health and Wellness Alliance

Led by: Dawna Dyson, Juice Plus+, 281.381.0432 Participation: Chamber member s Meetings: Last Tuesday each month, 12-1pm, TOMAGWA, 455 School St, #30 Objective: Focus on healthcar e policy and law for a mor e infor med business

community, CME and CEU opportunities to support healthcare professionals and wellness initiatives for a healthy and vibrant community.

Leadership North Houston

Participation: Chamber member s nominated and accepted Objective: To offer leader ship development in par tner ship with the Lone

Star College System; an opportunity to learn about the north Houston community.

Citizen of the Year

Led by: Billie Ann Dio, 2016 Citizen of the Year Participation: Nominations accepted fr om any community member . Objective: To select the Citizen of the Year in December .

Business & Education Partnership

Objective: To encour age par tner ships between Tomball ar ea pr ivate, par ochial and public schools, higher education and business.

Special Events

Vice Chair: Tamara Ross, Tomball Ford/Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, 281.351.2000

The Special Events Division of the Chamber oversees events that bring people together, enhance Tomball's quality of life, and provide fund-raising opportunities. From the spring Golf Classic to the Tomball Holiday Parade, this division carries on the excellent reputation that GTACC events have earned, statewide--events that attract tens of thousands of visitors. Each year this division offers quality events bringing attention to businesses and the community by spotlighting Tomball.

Golf Classic

Led by: Tamar a Ross, Tomball Ford/Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, 281.351.2000

Participation: Chamber member s & guests Event: Mar ch 23, 2017 Objective: To offer networ king, r each out to a br oader potential

member base, and raise funds for the Chamber's economic and community development efforts.

Tomball Holiday Parade

Participation: Community and ar ea-wide Event: November 18, 2017 at 10am on Main Str eet (FM 2920) Objective: To offer a hometown par ade featur ing Tomball ar ea

businesses and organizations welcoming the holiday season including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's and to encourage holiday shopping in Tomball.

Miss Tomball Pageant

Led by: Sandy Kr ug, Classic Hair, 281.351.2345 Participation: Community-wide Event: November 18, 2017 at 7pm at Salem Luther an Chur ch Objective: To offer a scholar ship pageant for young women in

Tomball schools giving each participant a unique experience in public speaking and stage presentation. Kyla Hall, Miss Tomball 2017, represents the Chamber at community events throughout the year.

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Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce

2017 Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board

Denise Davis TWFG Insurance Services

Immediate Past Chair

Ryan Aduddell Liberty Mutual Insurance

Chair Elect

Gail Randolph

Vice Chair Craig Bogner Tomball Sister City

Vice Chair Rachel Petrich Cook

Chicago Title

Vice Chair Jim Ross Tomball ISD

Vice Chair Tamara Ross Tomball Ford/Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep

Cyndy Justice Send Out Cards

Tom Jackson Tomball Regional Medical Center

Directors

Lisa Carswell Carswell Real Estate

Paige Cassel Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Leonard Courtright Allied Siding & Windows

Jeff Henry Mel's Country Cafe

Rob Maxwell Jones & Carter, Inc.

Lee Ann Nutt Lone Star College-Tomball

Cindy Phillips Phillips Cleaning Services

Mark Vinson First Community Credit Union

Ex Officio

Dyanna McCoy Spirit of Texas Bank

Kelly Violette Tomball Economic Development Corp.

Staff

Bruce Hillegeist President

Brandy Beyer Vice President of Operations

Dawn Stone Member & Community

Relations

Classic Investors

President's Club

AmegyBank of Texas Avanti Senior Living

Baker Hughes Beazer Homes Beck & Masten KIA Burke Carpet Cleaning Service CenterPoint Energy City of Tomball Classic Hair

Comcast Crow Corporation DM Clinical Research DPIS Engineering Element Payment Services Emerus Community Hospital Gatewood & Associates Gianna Italian Kitchen Grace Care Center

at Northpointe Grimes Industrial Gunda Corporation Fred Haas Toyota Country Hewlett Packard Enterprise David Wayne Hooks Airport Hospice with Grace Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Hughes Natural Gas Joe Myers Ford/Lincoln Junkin Gypsies Tomball Lanier Law Firm Lone Star Chevrolet

Lone Star College--UP Lowe's of Tomball Massage Envy MBA Construction

Metropolitan Publishing Mirror Lake Designs Morning Star Builders NiteLites of Houston

Northwest Houston Heart Center Papa Murphy's Tomball Parkway Chevrolet Plains State Bank Prime Floors

The Reserve at Spring Lake River of Praise Church

Servpro of Spring/Tomball Silver Eagle Distributors,

LP-Budweiser Skelton Business Equipment

Spirit of Texas Bank Stark Transportation

Tomball ISD Tomball Pet Resort Tomball Regional Medical Center Top Dog Companies TWFG Insurance

TXU Energy Waukesha-Pearce Industries

WCA Waste Corporation Wells Fargo

WhiteWater Express Car Wash Woodforest National Bank

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