2017-2018 ANNUAL
REPORT
Celebrating 100 Years of Serving the B/CS Community
A Word from Our President It is a pleasure to present the twentieth consecutive Annual Report of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce. I was proud to serve as your President & CEO as the Chamber celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2018! It was a record-breaking year for your Chamber in terms of our programs and finances. In this report, you will be able to read about many of our accomplishments and hopefully find an area where can partner with us in the coming year. Our local economy has continued to fare well overall and many of our businesses have experienced increased sales. The Chamber itself has grown to more than 1,500 members - a new record for membership. Your Chamber continues to focus on providing opportunities to promote your business and support the economy of our community. Our Chamber fiscal year began October 1st, 2017. In November, we had a successful and informative Annual Banquet where General Mark Welsh, Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service, addressed our local business community and we presented our annual awards. That was followed by two popular events that were very well attended: our Annual Ag Breakfast, with over 430 attendees (largest ever) in November and our Annual Economic Outlook Conference, with 544 attendees (also a record), in January 2018. Other successful events that remain popular include our Taste of Aggieland, Job Fairs, and Lobsterfest & Golf Classic. Our fourth annual Founder’s Night was held at The Icehouse in Downtown Bryan in July. The event attracted a record setting crowd of over 500 attendees and received outstanding comments with many looking forward to next year’s event. For the sixth year in a row, our Community Softball Classic, which focuses on our first responders, donated a portion of the proceeds to the 100 Club. We also conducted several successful luncheons this Chamber year, including our annual Community Impact Luncheon, honoring our Historically Underutilized Businesses. During the year, we held 3 Groundbreakings, 81 Ribbon Cuttings and 34 Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings. Our Economic Development agreement with Brazos County was renewed and for the fifth year in a row they sponsored our annual “Chamber Day” in March. The event attracted over 200 volunteers who visited approximately 1,200 businesses.
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We remain committed to having a major focus on legislative affairs at the national, state and local level. Our legislative trip to Washington D.C. in May was, once again, the highlight of the year for our Legislative Affairs committee. Thanks to the efforts of Congressman Bill Flores and his staff, our delegation had an opportunity to have 30-minute sessions with key leaders in Washington. Members of our delegation visited the offices of all members of the House of Representatives from Texas, along with Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Members of our Legislative Affairs Committee are already working hard on upcoming trips to Austin and Washington D.C. We also continue to host our very popular Local Candidates Forums on a regular basis and it continues to be a source of great information and education for our local voters. Financially, your Chamber finished the year with a bottom line that exceeded our budget for the eighteenth consecutive year and we continue to maintain a strong cash position. This success is the result of the efforts of so many. I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who have, by their commitment, established this Chamber as one of the busiest and most outstanding Chambers in the State of Texas. I particularly appreciate the commitment and dedication of our FY2018 Board of Directors (under the leadership of Board Chair Crystal Dupre with The Eagle), our Ambassadors (under the leadership of Mike Connor with Bryan Texas Utilities), our Leadership Brazos Alumni Association (under the leadership of Hayden Paul) and our extremely dedicated and committed staff, who, in spite of being short-handed at times this year, still accomplished so much. The Chamber can look forward to another strong year of accomplishments under the leadership of our FY2019 Board of Directors, chaired by Vicki Reim with Bryan Texas Utilities and Chair-Elect Phil Shackelford with the Blinn College Foundation. If you are one of our many outstanding Chamber members, thank you for your commitment to our community and your Chamber. If you are not a member, we invite you to call (979) 260-5200 and join us today as we continue our efforts to provide an environment that gives every business in our community the best chance for success!
Glen Brewer President/CEO
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Executive Committee Crystal Dupre Board Chair The Eagle
Vicki Reim Chair-Elect Bryan Texas Utilities
David O’Neil Immediate Past-Chair Wells Fargo
Jason Cornelius Vice Chair of Leadership BB&T
Tom Wallis Vice Chair of Finance & Physical Resources Ingram, Wallis & Co., P.C.
Melanie Motley Vice Chair of Business Enhancement The Bank & Trust
Mary “Mike” Hatcher Vice Chair of Communications Bryan Broadcasting
Phil Shackelford Vice Chair of Community Enhancement Blinn College Foundation
2017 - 2018 Membership New Memberships: 185 Total Membership: 1529 Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings Chamber of Commerce staff, Board Members and Ambassadors participated in 81 Ribbon Cuttings, 3 Ground Breakings and 34 Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018. Deluxe Ribbon Cutting Sponsors Scasta Family Dentistry, The Ranch at Riverside, Hidden Creek RV Resort, Warrior Fleet Services, Accel Transition Care & Rehab, The Bear Mountain, United Way Brazos Valley, Scotty’s House, Alpha Sports Chiropractic, CHI St. Joseph Health, Whataburger, The Angry Elephant, Coterie Boutique, Balanced Body Works, Parc at Traditions, ProActive Chiropractic, Morningstar Storage, Inn at Quarry Ridge, Boardwalk Spa & Salon, 20 Nine 20 Offroad, CHI St. Joseph Health Pain & Spine Associates, Century 21 Beal, Staffing Texas, Perry Properties, Eye Care Center, HoM Realty, Christopher’s World Grille, Casa Do Brasil, Lone Star Business Center, Mays Center for Executive Development, TNT Security Solutions, Tricia Barksdale Designs, Brazos County Bank, Stylecraft Builders, Lonestar Roofing
Grant Graham Vice Chair of Membership Enhancement ANCO Insurance
Board of Directors
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Brad Beard Enercon, LLC
Tai Lee Chef Tai Restaurant Group
David Doss Brazos Valley Women’s Center
Sylvia McMullen The Research Valley Partnership
Chamber Staff
Ricardo Diaz CHI St. Joseph Health
Shane Phelps The Law Offices of Shane Phelps
Glen Brewer President/CEO
Royce Hickman Community Liaison
Gabriel Garcia Tradition Oil & Lube
Jay Primavera Hilton College Station
Susan Gipson The Ranch Harley-Davidson
Kori Rich The Physicians Centre Hospital
Carrie Archer Manager of Membership
Tom Tilton Manager of Finance
Bobby Guitierrez House of Tires
Travis Rollins Downtown Event Services, LLC
Jordan Prihoda Manager of Business Programs
Kaley Crump Communications Coordinator
Tracy Kyle Kyle Office Products
Claudia Smith Aggieland Carpet One
Brian Miller Membership Investment Representative
Rachel Nave Acting Executive Assistant
James Larkin Thompson, Derrig, and Craig, P.C.
Greg Zweiacker Zweiacher & Associates
Linda Espirequeta Receptionist
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Inner Circle The Inner Circle was established in 1988 to provide special recognition and year-round benefits to those members who show extraordinary support for the Chamber and its activities. Membership in the Inner Circle offers an opportunity to attend private luncheons, receptions and events that feature top-level briefings by prominent political, business and community leaders. The Chamber currently has 538 Inner Circle Members, 58 of which were added this year. Last year, Inner Circle Members were invited to an Inner Circle Meet & Greet and Wine Reception at the 2017 Annual Banquet hosted on November 13, 2017. The Meet & Greet was sponsored by Texas Central—The Texas Bullet Train.
Platinum Members ANCO Insurance Atmos Energy Baylor Scott & White EMS, Inc. Baylor Scott & White Health Baylor Scott & White Health Plan BB&T Bryan Broadcasting Bryan Texas Utilities C.C. Creations CHI St. Joseph Health CHI St. Joseph Health Express Care Bryan CHI St. Joseph Health Express Care College Station
CHI St. Joseph Health Pain & Spine Associates CHI St. Joseph Health Primary Care CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital CHI St. Joseph Health Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation CHI St. Joseph MatureWell Lifestyle Center Children’s Miracle Network City of Bryan City of College Station College Station Medical Center College Station Utilities Commerce National Bank Hilton College Station
TAMU Marketing & Communications TAMU Office of the President TAMU Office of Vice President for Finance & Admin TAMU Procurement Services TAMU Provost/Exec. VP TAMU University Club Texas A&M System The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station The Eagle Walmart Supercenter - Bryan Wells Fargo Bank Whataburger
a4 media Advent GX Ag Town Property Maintenance Aggieland Credit Union Allen Honda Aloft College Station American Momentum Bank BBVA Compass Best Western Plus College Station Inn & Suites Best Western Premier Bryan/College Station Bryan College Station Zoigl Cafe Eccell Capital Construction Services Embassy Suites by Hilton College Station Fairfield Inn & Suites Generations Center for Senior Living Grand Stafford Theater Hampton Inn & Suites Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
HEB Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Aggieland Home2 Suites Hyatt Place College Station Ice House on Main La Bodega Lake Walk MLN Service Oldham Goodwin Group, LLC Polar Bear Pools and Patios LLC Principal Financial Group - David Watson Prosperity Bank RV Source SEAD Gallery & Bookshop SecurCare Self Storage Square One Downtown Bryan Event Center & Loft Staybridge Suites Suddenlink Business Services
Suddenlink Communications Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center Texas Commercial Waste The Backyard on Northgate The Law Office of Shane Phelps, P.C. The Stella Hotel Top Line Homes LLC TownePlace Suites by Marriott Traditions Club University Title Company Vaughn Construction Walmart Supercenter Rudder’s Landing We Rent It William Cole Companies Winding Road Property Management WRI Outdoors WRI Tractors Wyndham Garden Hotel College Station
Gold Members
Silver Members
12th Kan Portable Restrooms 20 Nine 20 Offroad 4.0 Cuts Barber Salon 7 D Ranch 7F Lodge & Spa ABC Home & Commercial Services Accel at College Station Transitional Care & Rehab Acme Glass Company, Inc. Admiral Catering ADVANCED SECURITY CONCEPTS Aggieland Business Park Aggieland Carpet One Aggieland Outfitters Aggieland Roofing Aggieland Spectacles Aggieland Title Company AgniTEK Allen Academy Alltran Alrashed Insurance Agency, Inc. American Overhead Door Co. Amico Nave Ristorante AT&T Mobility Audio Video Audio Video Security Avinext Axis Pipe and Tube, Inc. Backstage Bistro BCS Marino Road RV Park BCS Stop & Go Potties BCS Urban Air LLC BCS Village RV Park BinarySpace BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Blinn College Blinn College Foundation, Inc. Boots Beverages BPL Plasma Brazos County Expo Brazos County RV Park Brazos de Dios Harley Owners Group Foundation Brazos Janitorial Brazos Transit District Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corp Brazos Valley Bombers Brazos Valley Cavalry FC Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation Brazos Valley Floor and Design Brazos Valley Imports Brazos Valley Orthodontics Brazos Valley Recycling Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union Brazos WiFi Brenham National Bank Bright Star Ranch & Resort Britt Rice Electric L.P. Broken Arrow Ranch Brown & Company Insurance Services
Bruchez, Goss, Thornton, Meronoff & Briers, P.C. Bryan Construction Company Bryan ISD Bryan Modern Dentistry Bryan Premiere Cinema + IMAX Buppy’s Catering Burger King Busy Bees, LLC BVSWMA, Inc C&J Bar-B-Que Caldwell Companies Caldwell Country Caliber Collision CampingMaxx.com Campus Homes Canteen Bar & Grill Capital Farm Credit, ACA CapRock Capsher Technology, Inc. Carney’s Pub and Grill Casa do Brasil Casa Rodriguez Cavalry Court Hotel Center For Executive Development, Mays Business School, TAMU CENTURY 21 Beal Century Square Chase Bank Cheddar’s College Station Chef Fitzgerald, Inc. CHI St. Joseph Rehabilitation Hospital: An Affiliate of Encompass Health Chicken Express Chicken Oil Co. Chick-fil-A Chili’s Restaurant Chrome: A Salon Experience Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant Citizens Bank City Bank Mortgage City Bank Texas City of Navasota CKC Knowledge Center Cocktails 4 U Cognizant Technology Solutions College Station Ford Lincoln, LLC College Station ISD College Station Modern Dentistry Colonial Life - LJB Benefits Conlee-Garrett Moving & Storage Copy Corner Cornerstone Home Health Cotton Patch Cafe Crestview Retirement Community Dailey Electric, Inc David Gardner’s Jewelers Dealers Electrical Supply Dealers Lighting
Keller Williams Realty B/V Kelly Burt Dozer, Inc. Kent Moore Cabinets, Ltd. Kiddie Academy Kiddie Castle Children’s Center, Inc Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc Knife River Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. Kristen Distributing Co., Inc. Kyle Office Products/XEROX Lampstand Health & Rehab of Bryan, LLC LaSalle Hotel Lawyers Title Co. of Brazos County Legacy Ace Hardware Liberty Dialysis Liere Insurance Lisam America Inc Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Bryan Livewire Event Group Lone Star Business Centers Lone Star Trust & Investment Services Lowe’s M&M Apparel MacResource Computers Mad Taco Madden’s Casual Gourmet Maddie Joy Boutique Magnified Health & Rehab of Anderson, LLC Malek Marketing Heroes Marr Eye Center Martin Marietta McLane Intelligent Solutions MDX Safety and Consulting INC. Memorial Funeral Chapel Ment Marketing & Creative Services Merrill Lynch Messina Hof Winery and Resort MHMR Authority Of Brazos Valley Mid South Baking Mid Towne Apartments MidSouth Bank Mid-South Synergy Midtown Towers Apartments Mission Ranch Morgan Stanley Morningstar Storage Motel/Studio 6 Must Be Heaven Mustang CAT Napa Flats Neutral Posture, Inc. New York Life Nift Nutrabolt O.I. Corp/XYLEM, Inc. Oakwood Custom Homes Group Outback Steakhouse P.O.E.T.S. Billiards and Sports Bar Paolo’s Italian Kitchen
Parc At Traditions Park West Party Time Rentals Paychex Inc Pebble Creek Country Club Pegasus Optimization Managers, LLC Pitcock & Croix, Inc. Planet Fitness PlanNorth Architectural Co. Plygem Windows and Extrusion Poppy Restaurant Post Oak Mall Presidio Apartment Homes Primary Business Services Producers Cooperative Association Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers RDM Pros RE/MAX Cortiers ReconMR Regency Properties Reliant, an NRG Company Riverway Business Services Royce Financial Rx Pizza & Bar Ryan’s Challenge Safeway Driving Sam’s Club Sanderson Farms, Inc. Scasta Family Eyecare & Dentistry Shipwreck Grill LP Signarama Bryan-College Station SignatureCare Emergency Center - College Station Sleep Inn & Suites SoCo At Tower Point Southern Pointe Southwood Learning Center Specialties Photography, Inc. Spherion Spirit of Texas Bank Spoons Yogurt St. Nick’s Pub Stafford Barrett Commercial Brokerage Standards Home Health StataCorp LLC Sterling Auto Group Strattmont Group Subway Swearingen Law Firm Sylvan Learning Center Systek Computing Take 5 Oil Change TAMU Athletic Department TAMU College of Architecture Tanaka Enterprise LLC Taylor Made Gluten Free Bakery Teen Survival Driving Academy, Inc Terrace Pines Apartments TexAgs.com Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service/TEEX
Texas A&M Physicians Texas A&M Rural & Community Health Institute, College of Medicine Texas A&M Transportation Institute Texas Brain & Spine Institute Texas Central - The Texas Bullet Train Texas Mutual Insurance Co The Association of Former Students The Bear Mountain The Brazos Center The Corner Bar & Grill The Deanna Room The Gardens at Texas A&M University The George Hotel The Institute of Modern Barbering The Langford at College Station The Payne Law Group The Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest The Physicians Centre Hospital The PlatForum The Queen Theatre The Ranch Harley-Davidson The Reynolds and Reynolds Company The Sleep Station The Tool Guys Thompson, Derrig & Craig, P.C. Timber Ridge RV Park TM5 Properties Tradition Oil and Lube Trevino-Smith Funeral Home Trilogy Senior Living dba Sodalis Senior Living Community Tru by Hilton Bryan-College Station Twin City Properties Mgmt, Inc. Twin Liquors United Companies United Rentals United States Postal Service Unoton Wireless - TMobile US Army College Station Recruiting Center Veritas Wine & Bistro Village Foods & Pharmacy VoiceSurge W. E. Gibson Insurance W3IT Walmart Supercenter - College Station Warrior Fleet Services Watercrest at Bryan Wayfair, LLC West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry P.C. Wind Dancer Retreat Wings ‘n More Witt’s End Wonderland Winery Worth Partners
Decker Financial Group Dixie Chicken Dolliver Enterprises Dorney Security Systems DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks Downtown Elixir & Spirits/Five Knocks Speakeasy Drew’s Car Wash Dudley Construction, Ltd. Dunham Engineering, Inc Element Retirement & Investment Consultants Elwood Staffing Embassy Records Management and Storage Experience Bryan College Station Extraco Banks Eye Care Center - Tower Point Fabulous Fur Pet Salon Fancy Flushes, LLC First Convenience Bank First Security Building Maintenance Fish Daddy’s Grill House Fortress Health & Rehab of Rock Prairie Four Downs Sports Bar Four Points by Sheraton Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Fries Financial Services Frios Gourmet Pops - Aggieland Frontier Communications FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas Galleria Spa Salon Galleria Village Office Building Leasing George Bush Presidential Library and Museum George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation Gogh Gogh Coffee Gooseneck Trailer Manufacturing Grub Burger Bar Guaranty Bank & Trust Guardian Healthcare GuardTexas, LP HBi Office Solutions, Inc. Homewood Suites by Hilton Honolulu Poke House Hopdoddy Burger Bar House of Tires Hungry Howie’s Pizza Image Solutions Ingram, Wallis & Company, P.C. Inn At Quarry Ridge Integ International Leadership of Texas Isle at Watercrest JBG Plumbing JBKnowledge, Inc. Jiffy Lube - Bryan Towne Center Jiffy Lube - Tower Point Johnstone Supply of College Station K9s4COPs Kasper Insurance Group KBTX-TV3
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BUSINESS Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest
Bridal Association of Brazos Valley
Allen Honda
The Ranch Harley-Davidson
Easterwood Airport
Chrome: A Salon Experience
It’s not just WHAT we make. It’s what WE MAKE POSSIBLE®
Throughout the year, the Chamber of Commerce and a hosting Chamber member welcome more than 300 attendees to Business After Hours. While there, Chamber members and prospective members enjoy an evening of fun, food and networking opportunities. Hosting a Business After Hours is a wonderful opportunity for Chamber members to showcase their business and develop relationships with customers that may not otherwise have a chance to visit their establishments. For more information about Business After Hours or to host, please call (979) 260-5200. Thank you to our 2017-2018 Business After Hours Sponsors Chrome: A Salon Experience Allen Honda CHI St. Joseph Health The Ranch Harley-Davidson Easterwood Airport George Bush Presidential Library The Physicians Center Hospital & Museum Parc at Traditions Century Square Atkinson Toyota Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest Hilton College Station Watercrest at Bryan Sterling Auto Group Bridal Association of Brazos Valley
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Ambassadors The Ambassador program is a group of 42 Chamber member volunteers that graciously give their time to support the Chamber in so many ways. Goals of the Ambassador Program include strengthening the Chamber by recruiting new members, fostering healthy relationships with new members by attending ribbon cuttings and Chamber events, and supporting the Chamber by volunteering on committees and assisting with events. It is estimated that over the past year, the Ambassador group donated over 3,000 volunteer hours to the Chamber of Commerce and their community. 2017 - 2018 Ambassadors: Mike Connor (CHAIR), Scott Rolfsmeyer (PAST CHAIR), Gene Perez (CAPTAIN), Kathy Savell (CAPTAIN), Ben Caldwell (CAPTAIN), Jared Salvato (CAPTAIN), Hans Hammond, Agustin Trevino, Mitchell White, Robert Gray, Cameron Comire, Wade VanDerBoom, Ginny Ford, Dave Ruesink, Christina Hultquist, Sheree Boegner, Brenda Ponzio, Debbie Holladay, Heath Groves, Audrey Whitten, Taylor Birkner, Selina Colwell, J. Paul Teel, Katerina Hall, Daniela Hardin, Joe Foster, David Hatteberg, Ken Beldon, Jennifer Schoenthaler, Judy LeUnes, Lataviya Qualls, Rachel Carrabba, Brooke Mason, Missee Mora, Samantha Wyrick, Zach Etheridge, Mike Green, Justin Lopez, Ginny Ford, Christina Seidel, Marsha Crofoot, Tonda Campbell
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Founders Night
Chamber Day
July 12, 2018 • The Ice House on Main • 540 attendees Theme: The Chamber’s Centennial Celebration: Experience 100 years of Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce History Presenting Sponsors: The Eagle, WTAW, Bryan Texas Utilities, CHI St. Joseph Health, City of Bryan, Culpepper Realty, KBTX, Patterson Architects, Texas A&M University
March 29, 2018 • Sponsored by Brazos County
Over 1,200 businesses were visited during the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chamber Day, marking the most successful year to date for the program. Approximately 200 volunteers hit the B/CS streets in small groups. During “Chamber Day” visits, the Chamber and its volunteers took the opportunity to thank local businesses for doing business in Bryan and College Station, as well as to inquire about how A fun, mix and mingle, social evening celebrating the establishment and development the economy has affected them and how their business is doing overall. They also gave of our twin cities. An opportunity to interact with our past, present and future leaderthe businesses the opportunity to discuss any problems or concerns they have and any ship. Founders Night supports the Chamber’s leadership programs to help us build future other issues affecting them. A survey was conducted which polled local business ownleaders to so we can continue our community’s proud tradition of economic success. ers’ attitudes about our local economy: Committee Co-chairs: Hans Hammond & Amy Simoneaux Committee Members: Dee Dee Leverett & Rhonda Corn-Kidd Title Sponsor: McLane Intelligent Solutions Facility Sponsor: Ice House on Main Game Sponsors:Cashion Dental, HEB, Treviño-Smith Funeral Home, Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors, College Station Medical Center, The Office of Congressman Bill Flores, The Law Office of Shane Phelps, P.C. Table Sponsors: HEB, 1st Alliance Mortgage, Blinn College, Copy Corner, Downtown Event Services, Lamar Advertising, The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station, Walker Partners, Texas A&M University System, Sterling Auto Group, Shipwreck, Amico Nave, Kristen Distributing Contributing Sponsors: Ashley & Co., Details Party Rental, Downtown Event Services, Copy Corner, TNT Security Solutions, Carnegie Library, AdventGX Food Sponsors: Hilton College Station, The Village Café, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Taco Crave, Independence Coffee, Newk’s, D’vine Cuisine, Blaze Pizza, Casa Rodriguez, Chef Tai Restaurants, Mo’s Irish Pub, Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery, Taco Cabana, Cake Junkie, Shipwreck, Amico Nave, Lampstand Nursing & Rehab, Kreuz Market Media Sponsors: Bryan Broadcasting, Brazos Valley Communications, iHeart Media Inc., The Eagle, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, KBTX, KTEX 106.1
Business Survey Results: How have your sales changed over the past year? “Increase”—60% Do you expect the number of your employees to increase? “Increase”—48% What do you expect our local economy to do? “Increase”—82% How would you rate the overall quality of life in the Brazos Valley? “Excellent” or “Good”—93%
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Workforce Development Job Fair
Every spring & fall, with the help of the Workforce Development Committee, the B/CS Chamber of Commerce hosts a job fair to help residents of the Brazos Valley find employment, and to help businesses in the Brazos Valley find employees. Committee Members: Hanna Jackson, Jennifer Cabeza, Vonda Morrison, Peggi Goss, Ken Dupre and Brittany Williamson
Spring Job Fair: April 26, 2018 Title Sponsor: The Reynolds & Reynolds Company Hospitality Sponsor: Wayfair Title Media Sponsor: Bryan Broadcasting Water Bottle Sponsor: ReconMR Silver Media Sponsors: KBTX, KTEX 106.1, The Eagle and Brazos Valley Communications 48 Booths
Education Youth to Career Fair October 18, 2017 • Brazos County Expo Title Sponsor: Sylvan Learning Center Platinum Sponsors: Texas A&M University, Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley, Silver Sponsors: Blinn College, City of College Station, HEB Media Sponsor: KTEX 106.1 Additional Sponsors: Iola ISD, Franklin ISD, Buffalo ISD, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, College Station ISD 2600 Students attended from 19 schools. 70 booths.
For over 15 years, the Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Youth to Career Fair to share with eighth grade students from all over the Brazos Valley the various jobs and professions available to them. Committee Chair: Anthonette Ruffino Committee Members: April Crow, Elaine Abshire, Luann Argersinger, Vonda Morrison, Ken Dupre, Mariana Schoeneman, Lindsey LeBlanc, Shannon Williford, Linda Edwards, Martha Green and Karen Ferguson, DeeDee Leverett, Gayla Briles, Heidi Ragusa, Jana Bowers, Scott Simpson, Vonda Morrison
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Agribusiness
Aggressive, Experienced, & Responsive Representation
Committee Chair: Jim Mazurkiewicz Committee Members: Dave Ruesink, David Elbel, Elmer Schneider, Jesse Wright, Lonnie Cammack, Patricia Gerling, Jay Wilder, John Giesenschlag, John Cowan, WJ Hill, Pat Shields, Sheree Boegner, Debbie Holladay and Marca Ewers
Ag Breakfast November 20, 2017 • Brazos County Expo 465 attendees.
Media Sponsors: The Eagle/Land & Livestock Post, KBTX
Title Sponsors: Capital Farm Credit, Producers Cooperative Association, and Brazos County Farm Bureau
Local Agribusiness Sponsors: Americot Cotton Seed, Brazos Bottom Crop Care, Brazos Valley Livestock Commission, The Farm Patch, Feathercrest, John Giesenschlag, Kenny Tharp, Monsanto, Readfield, Ruffino’s, Scarmardo Gin, Scarmardo Produce, Slovacek Sausage, Copy Corner and a Special Thanks to all those who participated in preparing and serving the food!
Friends of Agriculture: United Country Real Estate - Coleman & Patterson, Civil Engineering Consultants, The Eagle, HEB, Brazos Valley Livestock Commission, WRI Tractors, Jones | Carter, Inc., David Weekley Homes, Wells Fargo
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Agribusiness Awards The Agribusiness Award and the Agricultural Impact Award have been presented by the Agribusiness Council since 1982. Brazos County is proud to boast that it is a regional hub for Agriculture Business and Commerce with over 375 agribusinesses that employ over 8,000 local residents and contribute to an economic impact of over $1 billion. Agricultural Business Award: The Eagle - Land & Livestock Post Agricultural Impact Award: Judge Duane & Bettie Peters
Crawfish Boil March 16, 2018 • Brazos County Expo Title Sponsor: College Station Utilities Food Sponsors: Boots Beverages, Kristen Distributing, Brazos County Expo, Slovacek’s Sausage, Bryan Coca-Cola Bottling Co, John & Angela Cowan, AgniTEK, The Farm Patch, Light Pediatric Dentistry, HEB, Pepsi Co., Shipwreck, Brazos County Expo, Global Events Contributing Sponsors: Brazos Monthly, Bryan Broadcasting, Integ, KBTX, KTEX 106.1, TNT Security Solutions, KAGS, The Eagle, Hilton College Station, Copy Corner, Sam’s Club
Y.E.S. Sponsors: Brazos County Farm Bureau, Producers Cooperative Association, Collier Construction, Capital Farm Credit, Knife River, Citizens Bank, Big Solutions Concrete Construction, Anco Insurance, BBVA Compass, Blake Scholz - The Allison Team, Brazos Valley Livestock Commission, Brown & Company, Elmer Schneider, Feathercrest, Ingram, Wallis & Co. Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, Tony Varisco IV Money from this event was used to purchase $16,181.54 worth of projects at the Brazos County Youth Livestock Show. The 2019 Annual Crawfish Boil will be held March 15th
The 2019 Annual Crawfish Boil will be held March 15th
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Community Impact Awards February 27, 2018 • Sponsored by Texas A&M University Office of Procurement Services The Community Impact Award program was started in 2003 to recognize Hispanic, African-American, Asian, American-Indian, Women and Service Disabled Veteran business owners who have demonstrated a significant impact on our community. The 2017 - 2018 recipients were Kristi Fox Satsky with Kristi Fox Satsky, REALTOR ®, Jody Rodriguez with Rodriguez & Gimbert, PLLC, and Jennifer Ganter and Katy Jackson with Dixie Chicken.
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November 13, 2017 • Sponsored by the City of College Station The Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is held every fall and is a time to reflect on the past year and recognize outstanding Chamber volunteers. General Mark A. Welsh III, Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University delivered the Keynote Address. The 2017 Award Recipients were Judge Al Jones for Citizen of the Year, Hans Hammond for Volunteer of the Year and Debbie Holladay for Ambassador of the Year.
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Additional Sponsors: Texas Central—The Texas Bullet Train, Copy Corner, RDM Audio, Tricia Barksdale Designs, Water to Wine Productions, The Hilton College Station, Party Time Rentals
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Legislative Affairs Committee The Chamber is the only local organization that advocates for businesses at the local, state and federal levels. The Chamber uses guiding principles in considering positions on business issues. At the heart of these principles is the certainty that the strength of a nation, a state and a community is a reflection of the strength of their economies. Wealth and jobs are created through economic development in a free society by means of free enterprise. Businesses, especially small businesses, are the engines that drive economic growth and rely on an atmosphere conducive to that growth. Committee Co-Chairs: Mary Lynne Stratta and Ron Schmidt Committee Members: Lisa Aldrich, Steve Aldrich, John Anderson, Nancy Berry, Sheree Boegner, Sharon Brown, Karen Buck, Jack Buckley, John Bush, Irma Cauley, David Coleman, Mike Connor, Deborah Cowman, Alan Croley, April Crow, Darryl Daugherty, Glen Davis, Liz Dickey, Kim Dyer, Clark Ealy, James Edge, Tedi Ellison, Kindra Fry, Lauren Galley, Dena Gaskin, Ron Gay, Patricia Gerling, Jill Giroir, David Hagy, John Happ, Brent Hairston, Daniel Hernandez, Jim Jones, Roy Kirkpatrick, Josh Leftwich, Judy LeUnes, Sylvia McMullen, Elizabeth Miller Grindstaff, Kathy Merrill, Joel Mitchell, Barry Moore, Aubrey Nettles, John Nichols, Michael O’Quinn, Michael Parks, Hayden Paul, Duane Peters, Alison Prince, Steve Pringle, Julie Porter, Matt Prochaska, John Raney, Linda Ravey, Kean Register, Jerome Rektorik, Dave Ruesink, Michael Schaefer, Phil Shackelford, Leighton Schubert, Julie Schultz, Scott Simpson, Tanya Smith, Abby Spiegelman, Matt Sunseri, Doug Thornton, Elianor Vessali, David Werley, Ian Whittenton, Chad Wootton, Mike Wright, Eric Wylie, Bob Yancy, Mary Hensley
Washington, D.C. Legislative Trip The B/CS Chamber of Commerce has been recognized state-wide as one of the most active legislative driven Chambers. Various business, civic and community leaders traveled to Washington D.C. to speak with all the offices of the elected Texas Senators and Congressmen, as well as legislative members from other states that have major roles in business policy. Dates: May 7-10, 2018 Federal Legislative Action Plan Chair: Mike Connor A special thanks to The Office of Congressman Bill Flores for helping to arrange and schedule all of the congressional visits and special presentations from leading government officials. List of government officials the chamber met with can be found at bcschamber.org.
Inside B/CS: A Briefing by Community Leaders This one-day briefing is designed for individuals new to the community and for those seeking an update on current community topics. The briefing also provides information concerning the many resources or opportunities available in Brazos County. Any resident of Brazos County may register for this program. June 27, 2018 • George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Title Sponsors: HBi Office Solutions & Texas Commercial Waste Working Lunch Sponsor: C&J’s BBQ Additional Sponsors: 50+ Attendees and 27 speakers 2018 Speakers: Robert Holzweiss— Deputy Director, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Mayor Andrew Nelson—City of Bryan, Mayor Karl Mooney-City of College Station, Roby Somerford— Station Manager, KAGS-TV, Dr. Clark Ealy—Superintendent, College Station ISD, Dr. Christie Whitbeck—Superintendent, Bryan ISD, Dr. Matt Rush—Head of School, Allen Academy, Commissioner Irma Cauley—Brazos County, Kevin Russell-Development Services & Economic Development Director, City of Bryan, Kelly Templin—City Manager, City of College Station, Chief Deputy Sheriff Jim Stewart—Brazos County, Chief of Police Eric Buske—City of Bryan, Assistant Chief of Police Brandy Norris—City of College Station, Chief of Police Mike Ragan—Texas A&M University Police Department, Senator Charles Schwertner-Texas Senate, District 5, Representative Kyle Kacal-Texas House of Representatives, District 12, Representative John Raney-Texas House of Representatives, Regional Director James Edge- The Office of Congressman Bill Flores, District 17, Geoffrey Christian—Vice President, Hospital Operations, Baylor Scott & White, Ricardo Diaz—COO, St. Joseph Health System, Kori Rich-CEO, Physicians Centre, Mike Wright—Vice President/ General. Manager, KBTX and KWTX, Kelly Brown—Editor , The Eagle, Ben Downs—General Manager, Bryan Broadcasting, Dr. Mary Hensley—President, Blinn College, Brazos County Campuses, Jeff Atkinson—Campus Director, Vista College, Spencer Clements, Atlas Lakewalk, Jonathan Brinsden, CEO at Midway, Century Square, Dan Rudge—Executive Director, Metropolitan Planning Organization
Local Candidates Forum
To help promote an educated voting community, the Chamber hosts annual candidates forums before elections for the general public to ask questions. The event is moderated by a neutral individual. This event is broadcasted live on WTAW and KBTX.com and covered by The Eagle. October 16, 2017 • George Bush Presidential Library and Museum February 21, 2018 • The Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest
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Community Softball Classic A Tribute to Our First Responders • June 7, 2018 Sponsored by Allen Samuels Chevrolet Buick GMC Bombers Baseball Field The Chamber’s Community Softball Classic continues to be a flagship community building event that raises money and awareness for the 100 Club, which supports families of fallen firefighters and police officers. Almost 400 fans came through the gates of Travis Field, Home of the Brazos Valley Bombers, to welcome and pay respect to our 1st Responders. Event Chairmen: Jason Cornelius and Ben Caldwell Additional Sponsors: The Ranch Harley-Davidson, The Physicians Centre Hospital Brazos Valley Police Services, HEB, The Cities of Bryan, The City of College Station, Zach & Andrea Etheridge, Copy Corner, C.C. Creations, Awards and More, Bryan Broadcasting, Brazos Valley Communications, KTEX 106.1, Lamar Advertising, The Eagle, KBTX-TV, FOX 44, Suddenlink Communications, KAGS-TV, Days Inn, Signature Care ER, Party Time Rentals, Top Line Homes, Capital Construction Services, Perry Office Plus, Brazos Valley First Responders Association, MLN Service, Downtown Event Services,Ron Gay Financial Services, First Convenience Bank, and Curious Collections.
Economic Outlook Conference January 24, 2018 • Hilton College Station • Sponsored by Wells Fargo
What has evolved into the premier economic conference in the Brazos Valley, the Economic Outlook Conference has given attendees insight into topics that are or will be impacting the area. The conference has grown to welcoming attendees from other communities, including many elected officials from the seven county regions that comprises the Brazos Valley. 550 attendees. 2018 Speakers: Jim Nelson, Spencer Clements, Tim Crowley and Dr. Jim Gaines Committee Co-Chairs: John Happ and Rayne Knight Committee Members: Mike Connor, John Bush, Al Scott, Jim Pillans, Russell Dempsey, Chuck Martinez, Shannon Waddell, Kindra Fry, Mariana Schoeneman, Bekah Harvick, Kyle Dewitt, Shelbi LeMeilleur Hospitality Sponsor: The City of College Station Session Sponsors: BTU, The Law Offices of Shane Phelps, and Texas A&M University, Notebook Sponsors: American Momentum Bank, Atmos Energy, Binkley & Barfield, Kyle Office Products, ExtraCo Bank, BBVA Compass and Copy Corner Break Sponsors: Texas Commercial Waste, Hilton College Station, Aggieland Carpet One and CHI St. Joseph Health A/V Sponsors: Avinext and RDM Pros Pencil Sponsor: Brenham National Bank Speaker Gifts: Experience Bryan College Station Lunch Sponsor: Guaranty Bank & Trust Media Sponsors: Bryan Broadcasting, Integ and The Eagle The 2019 Economic Outlook Conference will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Hilton College Station
Economic Outlook Briefing August 29, 2018 • Hilton College Station • Sponsored by Mission Ranch • 350 attendees • Speaker: Karr Ingham The B/CS Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Affairs Committee hosted the 2018 Economic Outlook Briefing Luncheon focused on an overview of the 85th Texas State Legislature.
Membership Luncheons Membership luncheons are hosted by the Chamber throughout the year to perform a variety of functions, such as networking, education or updates on community issues. The following were luncheons or speakers featured by the Chamber this past year: October 4, 2017 Health & Wellness Fall Luncheon Sponsored by CHI St. Joseph Health and Elms Orthodontics July 18, 2017 Leadership Luncheon Sponsored by LBAA
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Lobsterfest & Golf Classic
Taste of Aggieland
LobsterFest: September 16, 2018 • Golf Classic: September 17, 2018 • Sponsored by February 20, 2018 • Brazos County Expo • Sponsored by Taste of BCS The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station In conjunction with the Brazos Valley Restaurant Association, The Taste of Aggieland: An The Chamber’s LobsterFest and Golf Classic serves as one of the largest annual fund- Epicurean Extravaganza showcases restaurants from around Brazos County. A portion of raisers for the non-profit organization. The event begins on Sunday September 16 with the profits go toward scholarships for local schools’ culinary programs. Lobsterfest featuring Maine lobster and steak dinner provided by Outback Steakhouse as well as a live and silent auction. The event ends September 17 with a golf tournament, 35 booths held this year at Traditions Club. Over 600 attendees Over 50 volunteers. Over 500 attendees. 41 golf teams. Over 100 auction items. 6 live auction items donated by: Gina & Congressman Bill Flores, State Representative Kyle Kacal, Joe & Loretta Foster - Titan Security Solutions , The Law office of Shane Phelps, P.C., Legacy Ace Hardware, The Bear Mountain, Arrow S Pest Control, Readfield’s Meat & Deli, Dirt Road Rustics, Dealer’s Electric, HBi Office Solutions, Aggieland Carpet One, Benjamin Knox, BCS Pure Water, Independence Coffee Co., Artisan’s Rejuvenation Med Spa, Elements Massage, Cherry Blow Dry Bar, Boardwalk Salon & Spa, The Stella Hotel, Madden’s Casual Gourmet Lobsterfest & Golf Classic Co Chairs: Jared Salvato and Theresa Clark Golf & LobsterFest Committee: Jared Salvato, Theresa Clark, Kelly Curtis, Gracy Harmon, Dusty Lee, Jennifer Schoenthaler, Katerina Hall, Kathy Savell, Gene Perez, Dave Ruesink, Robert Gray, Wade VanDerBoom, Zach Etheridge, Selina Colwell, Andrea Kelly, Ben Caldwell, Christina Hultquist, Maegan Mahoney, Audrey Whitten, Joaquin Cervantes, Annette Smith, Sheree Boegner Sponsor Chair: Zach Etheridge Volunteer Chair: Selina Colwell Golf Teams Chair: Jennifer Schoenthaler Golf Raffle Prize Chair: Sheree Boegner Silent Auction Chair: Ben Caldwell Live Auction Chair: Kelly Curtis
Committee Chairman: Clayton Rhoades Committee Members: Abbie Krolczyk, Clayton Rhoades, Dave Ruesink, Mark Torres, Kim Fox, Kim Rank, Tap Bentz, Blake Zeitman, Amy Brymer, Christina Hultquist, Gracy Harmon, Lauren Fickey Gold Sponsor: Texas Mutual Insurance Company Silver Sponsors: Atmos Energy, Boots Beverages, Copy Corner, KESCO and Party Time Rentals Bronze Sponsor: HEB Media Sponsors: Bryan Broadcasting, The Eagle, KBTX, Brazos Valley Communications, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, iHeart Media Inc., KTEX 106.1, KAGS, Suddenlink and Brazos Monthly Other Contributors: Kristen Distributing, Bryan Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Downtown Event Services
Watercooler 5K
April 5, 2018 • Wolf Pen Creek Park • Title Sponsor: Texas A&M University Our Health and Wellness committee continues to expand its efforts to provide an avenue for employers to create a healthy environment for their employees. The 2018 Water Cooler 5K was held at Wolf Pen Creek and had over 400 participants.
Platinum Sponsor: C.C. Creations Gold Sponsors: Buppy’s Catering and Prosperity Bank Silver Sponsors: Baylor Scott & White Health, Aloft College Station, Guaranty Bank, HBi Office Solutions, CHI St. Joseph Health, Kristen Distributing, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Caliber Collision, Citizens Bank, Sunshine Fun Pools, Avinext, MLN Services, Elite Electric, Tom Light Chevrolet, Dunham Engineering, Schultz Engineering. Lobsterfest Sponsors: HEB, Redtail Rental, Texas A&M, and Outback Steakhouse Breakfast Sponsor: Parc at Traditions Beverage Sponsors: Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Chicken Express, Kristen Distributing, Messina Hof and PepsiCo Additional Sponsors: Copy Corner, Insite Printing, Texas Commercial Waste, Admail, RDM Audio, Swico Auctions, Oliver Brothers Transmissions, Capital Farm Credit, Berkshire Hathaway, Half-Pint’s Liquor, Service Insurance Group, Brazos County Youth Livestock Association, MidSouth Bank, Stafford Barrett, Specialties Photography, WRI Outdoors, 8085 at Traditions, American Fire Protection Group, Senator Charles Schwertner, The Ranch Harley Davidson, First State Bank of Bedias, Aggieland Title Company, Tradition Oil & Lube, TNT Security Solutions, Awards & More, The Farm Patch, Trevino - Smith Funeral Home, Eye Care Center, Atmos Energy and Wells Fargo Media Sponsors: The Eagle, Bryan Broadcasting, Brazos Valley Communications, KAGS, KBTX, Lamar Advertising, KTEX 106.1, Suddenlink, Admail, iHeart Media
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Leadership Brazos
Junior Leadership Brazos
In an effort to promote and foster the development of community leaders for Brazos County, the Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Leadership Brazos program. During the nine month program, the participants are shown the many different aspects of Brazos County, from government to agriculture to human services. Many of the past Leadership Brazos alumni have gone on to become actively involved within their community.
Co-Chairs: Hans Hammond and Kristiana Hamilton 2017-2018 Graduates: Madeline Altendorf, Anna Kate Bradford, Stephanie Brown, Macy Boegner, Ethan Cohen, Holden Cole, Grace Costenbader, Robert Dohrman, McKenna Dudley, Edith Garcia, Callie Garner, Katie Guye, Will Harris, Parker Kilpatrick, Sohmee Kim, Noah Koite, Kallie Kurtz, Destiny Lavador, Gunnar Lingsweiler, Myra Lovell, Molly Luedke, Katy Lull, Payton McGinnis, Benjamin Moder, Garrett Muehlstein, Alon2017-2018 Class Coordinators: Jill Gallagher, Vicky Recek, Elisabeth Thompson, J.D. Wood dra Ovalle, David Parks, Arianna Clarice Pearlstein, Sierra Reismeier, Colton Tanner Rich, Class of 2018: Pat Baker, Sandhya Buchanan, Heather Bush, Joaquin Cervantes, Kate Chapman, Abby Sawyer, Hannah West, Joycelyn Myles West, Abigayle Williams, Payton Williams, Jabot’ Colvin, Cameron Comire, Liz Dickey, Stephanie Doland, Drew Dudley, Daren Endsley, LeeAnn Jacob “Ryan” Wilson, Leigha Wylie, Judy Zhou Ford, Jenna Graham, Richie Hale, Maurie Hampton, Bo Jenkins, Chris Jenkins, Logan Kendrick, Crystal Lee, Gayle Lyons, Christopher Marrs, Paul Martinez, Heather Mauel, Stephen McGee, Jeffrey McMaster, Greta Messarra Woodward, Nyssa Meyerdirk, Andrew Naeger, Jeremy Osborne, Kristy Petty, Gustavo Roman, Cody Rose, Madeleine Russell, Sarah Schlabach, Kristi Soria, Rob Spohn, Rusty Surrette, Mary Tomkivits, John Frank Trevino III, Tammy Warford
Sponsors: Aggieland Credit Union, American Momentum Bank, ANCO Insurance, Atmos Energy, Awards and More, BB&T, Blinn College, Brown 7 Company, BTU, C.R. Goodman Companies, Cal & Beth McNeill, Capital Farm Credit, CHI St. Joseph Health, City of Bryan, C.C. Creations, Copy Corner, Doggett Auto Parts, Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association, InSite Group, Kelly Burt Dozer, Leadership Brazos Alumni Association, Producers Cooperative Association, Prosperity Bank, Representative Kyle Kacal, Royce & Mary Hickman, Schaefer Custom Homes, Spirit of Texas Bank, Texas Commercial Waste, The Bank & Trust, The Eagle, The Ellison Firm, The Law Office of Shane Phelps, The Physicians Centre Hospital, Thompson, Derrig & Craig, Tom Light Chevrolet, University Title Company, Wells Fargo Bank
Leadership Brazos Alumni Association
Leadership Brazos Alumni Association, or LBAA, consists of a group of local business and community leaders who have all graduated from the Leadership Brazos program. The purpose of LBAA is to provide a platform for graduates to use the knowledge gained in Leadership Brazos to impact the community and local businesses in a positive way. Are you a graduate of Leadership Brazos looking to become an active member of LBAA? Join LBAA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bcslbaa to see how you can get involved!
Officers Chairman: Hayden Paul
Committee Chairs Leadership Brazos: Vicki Recek Oscee Wheatfall
Chair-Elect: Katerina Hall
Junior Leadership Brazos: Hans Hammond
Treasurer: Tracy Paine
Inside B/CS: Tracy Paine
Secretary: Carrie Archer
Board Leadership Liaison: Jason Cornelius
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Brazos Valley Culinary Competition at the 2018 Taste of Aggieland.
Volunteers get their maps to visit businesses all over the Bryan/College Station area for 2018 Chamber Day.
Community members enjoy the 2018 Crawfish Boil with other attendees.
Award Winners Debbie Holladay, Alvin W. Jones, and Hans Hammond at the 2017 Annual Banquet.
8th Graders from all over the Brazos Valley learn about career opportunities at the 2017 Youth to Career Fair.
Community members get an in-depth look at the local economy at the 2018 Economic Outlook Conference.
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Chamber Ambassadors and golfers take a break before the next hole at the 2018 Golf Classic.
Chamber Ambassadors serve lobsters and fun at the 2018 Lobsterfest.
Runners rest and celebrate after finishing the 2018 Watercooler 5K.
The Bryan/College Station Fire and Police Departments battled in out on the field for the 2018 Softball Classic.
Past Board Chairs gather at the 2018 Founders Night celebrating the Chamber’s 100th Anniversary.
Hundreds enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast produced and prepared by local farmers at the 2017 Ag Breakfast.
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