June 2013 - The Business Lifestyle Magazine Digital Edition

Volume 31 • No. 6

THE BUSINESS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

June 2013

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June marks the midpoint for 2013 Sharon Wallingford

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une has arrived and with this mid-calendar month comes 92 sultry days of summer. It’s time for celebrating Father’s Day get-to-gethers, graduations, Flag Day, Juneteenth, just-because poolside parties, as well as, it’s being pegged as the preferred choice for many brides. And aren’t we glad to have such a varied selection of designers, gifts, foods, and outdoor grills that can be purchased locally to make them memorable occasions?

So, it’s goodbye to the first half of 2013. May brought about numerous chamber programs and ribbon cuttings, golf tournaments, and a higher number of meetings and forums than usual due to local municipal and school district elections. As a county, we gained Santikos Theatre, I-69, and the title of most diverse county in the nation.

Inside this issue, Memorial Hermann Southwest hoists the flag when it comes to the latest in medical technology and concerns such as mammograms, and urinary and bowel incontinence. From breast and bone health to gynecological and incontinence surgeries, MHS offers comprehensive, quality care for women throughout their lives.

Recently County Judge Bob Hebert announced he will be running for a fourth four-year term and that by 2040 our population is likely to be 1.45 million versus the 627,293 businesses witnessed in 2012.

The Judge also noted that Texas has the highest uninsured persons rate of any state (24%), and that Fort Bend’s rate is 23%. Hospitals have provided some $5 billion dollars in uncompensated care. Fort Bend remains the responsible party and spent $1.75 million on indigent care in 2012. For state reimbursement, Fort Bend must spend more than 8% of its budget that’s $20 million. Hebert also states that our federal dollars will go to other states if Texas doesn’t join in the federal Medicaid expansion program.

To achieve a better business world, politicians need to become better educators. They need to educate the country about the world in which we’re living, about the vital role education plays, and how only new innovative standards can raise new economic growth.

Its their leadership by example that will show everyone honesty pays.

Fort Bend is also facing numerous other issues: Water, infrastructure, global trade, education and safety issues. We’ll be bringing you more on that. Let this month be a bit more relaxed with vacations, more play time and longer weekends. One caution, June 1 also signals the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Keep the cash register ringing.

Sharon K. Wallingford

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Kolbe Curtice CCIM, CLS Managing Director – Colliers International | Fort Bend

Becky Munnell President and CEO Blue Jungle Marketing

Jacqueline Baly President and CEO Baly Projects, LLC

Alan Sandersen Certified Public Accountant Sandersen Knox & Co. L.L.P.

Contact:

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Tim Stubenrouch President First Community Bank

Sharon K. Wallingford Sharon@FortBendBusinessJournal.com 281.690.4200 - Office

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Barbara J. Carlson Barbara@FortBendBusinessJournal.com 281.690.4204 - Direct

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Breast Care Center offers short wait times, advanced technology and more.........pg 14 Urinary and bowel incontinence are common, treatable conditions...........pg 42

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Current water and power generation shortages increase . ................ 10 Colony Eye Care Center provide Paramount Eye Care Technology............................................................... 12 Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day............................................ 18

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Pension Advisory Group, Inc. calculates plans...................................... 20 I-69 finally a reality for Fort Bend County................................................. 22 Liberty Mutual - Excellence, Options and Partnerships....................... 24 Coalition for Highway 36A forms................................................................. 26

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Fort Bend, Houston region continues national job growth trend . ... 27

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PUBLISHER.................................... Beverly Carter

MONTHLY COLUMNS

GENERAL MANAGER............Michael Fredrickson

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER . ..............Barbara Carlson

Alan Sandersen

EDITOR ...........................................Sharon Wallingford

Tax Smart

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MARKETING CONSULTANT

Diane Strehl Christina Peissel

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

Elsa Maxey

SPECIALIST.........................................Becky Hall

Star Digital Studios

Discusses Video – It's What's For Business............................................19

ART DIRECTOR.................................Joey Belleza

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / WEB...... Jan Carlo Arcillas

DEPARTMENTS Newsworthy ................................................................. 26-27 Names in the News............................................................ 28 Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter.............. 29-36 Data Beat...................................................................... 38-41 Service Directory.......................................................... 43-45

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Meet & Eat - Food, Drink & Entertainment Guide.................................................... 46-47

Tomosynthesis Is The Most Advanced Mammogram Technology Yet

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Left to right: Chip Voss, NewFirst; Larry Indermuehle, General Partner; Tom Shirley, NewFirst; Jim Shaw, General Partner; Lina Sabouni, General Partner; Michael Sabouni, Autoarch Architects

www.NewFirst.com NewFirst National Bank is proud to finance the land acquisition and development of Museum Square at Telfair. “We were honored to offer financing terms to the development group,” said Tom Shirley, Fort Bend Market President for New First. “I believe it was our quick turnaround and knowledge of the Fort Bend market that made the difference in their selection of a financing partner.”

Founded in 1902, NewFirst is committed to the continued growth of Fort Bend County through land development and commercial real estate lending.

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Museum Square at Telfair is located at the northwest corner of University Blvd. and New Territory Blvd., in the heart of the Telfair masterplanned community. This nearly 14 acre parcel will become a premier mixed-use development, containing office, retail and medical office facilities.

According to Chip Voss, VP NewFirst, “The level of real estate expertise amongst the general partners was a key factor in NewFirst’s interest in Museum Square.”

Contact Josh Jacobs of Edge Realty Partners at (713) 900-3001 for information about remaining pad sites.

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The Chamber is taking applications for Leadership Fort Bend’s Class of 2013-14.

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San Antonio has set a goal of cutting outdoor water usage in half with heavy water usage fines that went into effect in May. Texas drought is causing strain in agricultural industries such as cattle, rice and wheat. Texas Combined Heat and Power Initiative (TXCHPI) is working to provide policy leaders solutions to ease water shortages and improve supply of power for Texas with CHP / cogeneration technology that reduces water needed for energy production.

CHP systems also increase use of natural gas. The Texas natural gas industry supports nearly 12 percent of total employment and contributes more than $100 billion to the Texas economy each year.

“Concerns about the adequacy of our power supply and ongoing water shortage have lead Texas to a policy crossroads,” said Paul Cauduro, Executive Director, TXCHPI. “Our solution is to remove regulatory barriers and treat CHP systems equally in the tax code in order to create a wave of CHP developments in the state’s industrial and commercial sector.” Research has determined that increasing CHP from 20 to 35% of total electricity generation Texas by 2025 would add roughly 14,000MW to the Texas grid while conserving roughly 161 billion gallons of water used in generation of electricity relative to “Business-as-Usual” projections.

TXCHPI supports House Bill (HB) 2049, legislation currently being considered by the Texas Legislature. The bill would allow cogeneration facilities to sell electricity and thermal energy to the same customer thereby maximizing the efficiency of the cogenerating facilities while providing secure and reliable power to users at the location where it is needed without power transmission and distribution issues or line losses. Other bills supported by TXCHPI include: • HB 1864 which would authorize the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to develop guidelines for how CHP is evaluated, as currently required by law, prior to the construction or renovation of government facilities deemed to be “critical” for emergency preparedness and emergency response operations. Critical facilities include hospitals, prisons, commands centers and data centers.

• HB 2074 which would include CHP in the Texas margin tax exemptions that currently exist for renewable energy sources by allowing a corporation to deduct a small portion of the CHP system investment from their state margins tax.

• HB 1094 that makes needed changes to the long-term project financing mechanism known as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) allowing owner and third-party operated CHP and waste heat recovery projects on commercial and industry property.

The Texas Combined Heat & Power Initiative (TXCHPI) is a non-profit association of business interests that supports clean, energyefficient, CHP technology applications in industrial, commercial and institutional settings. TXCHPI champions CHP as the most effective, economical and environmentally sensible energy option for Texas.

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Special Feature Fort Bend Eye Care

Colony Eye Care Center Provides Paramount Eye Care Technology

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olony Eye Care’s mission is to serve our community by providing paramount eye care along with the newest technology to preserve vision, prevent blindness, and provide the clearest vision possible. Eyesight is crucial to our daily living.

We rarely ponder how our lives would be affected with it’s loss. Proactive care can help maintain your vision for the years to come.

Colony Eye Care has a longstanding history in Ft. Bend. Established in 1991, Colony Eye Care has been servicing and supporting the city of Sugar Land. In 2011, Colony Eye Care expanded to Missouri City to better serve the Ft. Bend County. Not only providing eye care, our doctors are also heavily involved in the community including the Sugar Land Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America, Fort Bend Junior Service League, First Colony Church of Christ, and Sugar Land First United Methodist Church to name a few. Eye care is only one aspect of our loyalty to our community. Supporting the efforts and vision of our neighbors drives us.

Our passion is to make you see the best and to prevent vision loss. We do this through exceptional customer service along with the latest innovations in eyewear and contact lenses, and the newest technology in diagnostic equipment. We utilize these cutting edge instruments to accurately diagnose, monitor, and treat ocular conditions.

We are pleased to announce our newest additions: Diopsys NOVA-VEP & NOVAERG and the Hoya iD Mystyle Progressive Lens.

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Diopsys NOVA-VEP & NOVA-ERG

This noninvasive diagnostic test has a multitude of applications for numerous ocular conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, plaquenil monitoring, neurological and optic nerve disorders including optic neuritis, and amblyopia. In addition, the Diopsys allows testing of the visual function in patients who cannot verbally communicate.

The Diopsys measures the electrical activity of the visual pathway in the brain and retina, which will be affected in disease states, and helps monitors for progression of these diseases. To state simply, this instrument provides information on how well the brain and eye communicate together.

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Patient being tested with the Diopsys NOVA-VEP.

In the past, two patients with the same eyeglass prescription would receive the same progressive lens despite their different lifestyles: one an outdoorsmen and golfer, the other a businessman utilizing numerous electronic devices daily. Now, with the personalization of the Hoya iD Mystyle progressive lens, these two patients with the same prescription will have different progressive lenses suited for their own personal needs. This allows for the clearest and most comfortable vision yet for those with over 40 vision.

Colony Eye Care provides comprehensive ocular examinations to patients of all ages along with contact lens fittings and optical with a large selection of glasses and sunglasses. Our doctors treat eye infections, remove foreign bodies, test and treat for glaucoma, monitor for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and perform pre- and post-operative care for refractive surgery and cataract extraction. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Measurements being taken for the Hoya iD Mystyle Progressive Lens.

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Colony Eye Care – Missouri City 6134 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-499-2020

Scan this QR code with your smart phone and to learn more or visit our website at www.colonyeyecare.com

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Breast Care Center offers short wait times, advanced technology and more

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ny woman who has ever had an abnormal screening mammogram or a breast biopsy knows the hardest part of receiving the news or undergoing the procedure is waiting for the diagnosis. That’s why the Breast Care Center at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital provides patients with a followup appointment within five days of an abnormal screening mammogram. It’s the same reason Arlene Ricardo, M.D., a breast surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest, visits with newly diagnosed cancer patients within a few days of their diagnosis.

“It’s the unknown and the waiting that drive patients crazy,” said Dr. Ricardo, who specializes in surgical treatment of diseases of the breast. “The Breast Care Center recognizes how important it is to get results to patients quickly. If patients need a follow-up appointment, they often schedule it before the patient leaves the Center. By the time my patients have their mammograms at the Center and walk over to my office, the radiologists have read their test and sent me a report.”

The Breast Care Center is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Besides short wait times, the Center offers several advantages over general imaging centers.

All mammograms are read by boardcertified breast radiologists. Unlike general radiologists who see everything from broken bones to breasts, these dedicated breast radiologists read only breast mammograms so they are skilled in detecting abnormalities and performing diagnostic breast procedures.

Another advantage of the Breast Care Center is its advanced technology. In addition to digital mammography, the Center offers 3-D breast tomosynthesis.

This cutting-edge, digital technology can detect smaller breast tumors by

Breast surgeon Arlene Ricardo, M.D., helps educate and guide her patients to make the choices that are best for them. | Photo by Larry Pullen

eliminating the problem of overlapping breast tissue where potential cancers can hide with traditional mammography. It is particularly beneficial to women with dense or fatty breast tissue.

Another advantage is the availability of Nurse Navigators, specially trained oncology nurses who help guide patients from a possible cancer diagnosis through survivorship. Also helpful are the Center’s Saturday hours.

Understanding your options Educating cancer patients and providing guidance for them to make good choices is something Dr. Ricardo takes to heart. When she was just 14, she lost her own mother to breast cancer and is passionate about her patients achieving the best outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Ricardo began her medical career in pathology before attending medical school and completing her residency in general surgery. This unique combination of knowledge, dedication and compassion links Dr. Ricardo in lifelong relationships with her patients.

“When my patients are first diagnosed with breast cancer, I spend an hour with them and their families,” she said. “I explain their pathology report line by line and we discuss all their treatment options. I draw pictures and use arrows to show how things connect. I think this empowers them.”

Always putting patients first, Dr. Ricardo made the choice years ago to specialize in breast surgery instead of general surgery. It also enables her to work in an area that is personally important.

“When you specialize in any particular field you raise the bar as far as the quality of care you deliver and staying up to date with new data, techniques and information that comes out,” she said.

To learn more about the Breast Care Center at Memorial Hermann Southwest or to make a mammogram appointment online via ScheduleNow, go to memorialhermann.org, or call 713.222.CARE for a physician referral.

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Sandersen Knox & Co. L.L.P.

Be prepared for the health care act’s “play or pay” provision The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010’s shared responsibility provision, commonly referred to as “play or pay,” is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2014. It doesn’t require employers to provide health care coverage, but it in some cases imposes penalties on larger employers that don’t offer coverage or that provide coverage that is “unaffordable” or that doesn’t provide “minimum value.”

A “Large Employer” is smaller than you might think - A large employer is one with at least 50 full-time employees, or a combination of full-time and part-time employees that’s “equivalent” to at least 50 full-time employees (FTE’s). The nondeductible penalties for those who must pay generally are $2,000 per full-time employee excluding the first 30 employees, on employers with more than 50 employees that

do not offer coverage and have at least one full-time employee who receives a premium tax credit. Employers with more than 50 employees that offer coverage but have at least one full-time employee receiving a premium

tax credit, will pay the lesser of $3,000 for each employee receiving a premium credit or $2,000 for each full-time employee, excluding the first 30 employees.

2013 Sets the Baseline - Although the shared responsibility provisions don’t take effect until 2014, employers will use information about the workers they employ in 2013 to determine whether they’re subject to the provisions and face the potential for penalties in 2014. The rules are complex, so be sure to learn whether you might be subject to penalties and what steps you can take to avoid, or at least minimize them.

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• SOLD - Trinsic Group: Aura Grand Corner, a 290unit, $32 Million, Class “A” Apartment Community Scheduled to Deliver October 31, 2013 • SOLD - The Mission Companies: Developing a 33,000 SF Class “A”, two story facility located on 2.6 acres for Entrust Offices • SOLD – Warren Law Offices: A Multi-Tenant Class “A” Office Complex with Warren Law Offices being the Major Tenant. Phase I (5,300 SF) is Scheduled to Deliver Summer 2013 For More Information, Please Contact: TAYLOR SCHMIDT Senior Associate (713) 422 -2092

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day with luncheon—June 7 community’s NCSD event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion, faith, and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage.”

“National Cancer Survivors Day is a great opportunity for cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family to come together and affirm the possibility of quality of life after a diagnosis of cancer,” added Clive Shkedy, M.D., radiation oncologist and medical director of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center.

A “survivor” is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Cancer survivors may face many challenges

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ethodist Sugar Land Hospital will join over 14 million American cancer survivors in observing the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day® (NCSD) this year. Hundreds of communities worldwide will host events to celebrate life and demonstrate that there is hope.

The contributions of the families, friends and health care providers who support cancer survivors will also be recognized.

“Come learn how surviving cancer is more than just living. It’s an attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” says Frances Goerlich, director of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center. “You will find our

such as hindered access to cancer specialists and promising new treatments, inadequate or no insurance, financial hardships, employment problems and psychological struggles. “Despite these difficulties, cancer survivors can live active, productive lives,” says Dr. Shkedy.

Methodist Sugar Land Cancer Center welcomes all local cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital physicians and staff to join us as we honor the survivors living with a history of cancer in America today.

The Cancer Survivors Day celebration and luncheon will be held Friday, June 7 from 11:45-1:00 p.m. at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s conference center. RSVP Required. Call 281-274-7500 or email SLRSVP@tmhs.org to reserve a seat.

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Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) physicians are recognized as some of the finest board-certified physicians in the specialty of orthopedics. They provide comprehensive, world-class orthopedic care under one roof right here in Fort Bend County — from sports medicine to joint replacement, hand and wrist to ankle and spine care. They perform on a higher level, so you can, too.

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Video – it's what's for business Seeing and hearing what your customers think and say about your services and products is so compelling, so do it with video. Video pieces can run from 15 second spots to about two minutes given people’s attention span these days. Testimonials are great as are quick interviews with man-in-the-street comments, and there are other ways to market goods and services with the use of video. Consider what is called a “Voice Over.” That’s narration with video to match it. Star Digital Studios can help with professional voice talent to give a video the personality you want. We can even help you write the narrative.

Here’s what can add lasting value to one of these projects. Not only can these videos go on a website, but also consider imbedding them in an email with that “made you look” but-

ton that’s so hard to resist when you open an email. One of the most important parts of the video… the delivery must be authentic. That’s what has real value to a business operation.

Also think about capturing that yearly or quarterly conference or presentation for a repeat performance at other gatherings which can help make it part of a meaningful discussion. Product demos…now those are valuable. Think of how many people these days don’t like to bother reading instructions and would much rather go with the “show me” approach at being able to use a product.

For example, where’s the button to turn the phone on and off, how can I get it to unlock, or how do I take a picture using this new camera? Be among those ready to sell to show a customer on demand how to use a product

or service. This is a good alternative and can also support a brochure demonstrating not only key products, but also provide an opportunity to cast the limelight on executives, owners and further provide other top level business information.

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Video, it’s what’s for business! Give us a call and Star Digital Studios can help you.

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Pension Advisory Group, Inc. When you become disabled, so does your retirement plan.

Your investment rate of return really doesn’t matter if no further retirement plan contributions can be made.

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ost American workers today do not realize that if they were to become disabled, under ERISA law, when they fall off their employers’ payroll, they can no longer make elective deferrals into their 401(k) retirement plans. In addition, the employer match, if one is offered, is also prohibited from being deposited. Until recently, pension disability insurance only existed on an individual basis. What this meant for the American worker is it made pension disability insurance difficult to qualify for, as that individual would not only be scrutinized heavily by underwriting but it is also quite expensive.

Pension disability insurance is designed for individuals who want to insure their retirement contributions continue after they become disabled. Today, pension disability insurance is offered on a group basis, which means it’s easier to qualify for, it is considerably less expensive than the individual product and it protects one of your most valuable assets—your retirement plan.

One of the most overlooked benefits in American corporate culture today is pension disability insurance. Richmond-based Pension Advisory Group is the distributor for a new product called the Retirement Income Assurance Policy (RIAP). Pension Advisory Group built RIAP to address this specific problem. The Retirement Income Assurance Policy insures that when a disability strikes, the disabled employee’s retirement plan will not be deactivated.

“The time has come for American employers with defined contribution retirement plans to implement RIAP for the benefit of their covered workforce,” said Paul D. Hinson, President of Pension Advisory Group.

“In life insurance, waiver of premium is a well-established benefit. A similar ‘waiver of contributions’ benefit is needed

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in qualified retirement programs to ensure that elective deferrals by plan participants, and contributions by their employer, will continue as planned if the participant should become disabled.”

RIAP insures the amount of the contribution for each employee, as well as the employer match. Should a disability occur, the policy activates and begins making monthly deposits into an annuity contract held by a bank trustee on behalf of the disabled participant. The money accumulates tax deferred, just like the 401(k) plan, and the cost to the employer is minimal (approximately 1.75% of the total contributions to the plan). The result is that when the employee reaches normal retirement age, he/she will have the security of a retirement plan waiting for them, just when disability payments cease.

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workforce become aware of the likelihood of disability and its financial consequences, enumerated that more than four million Americans between the ages of 21 and 65 are expected to suffer a disabling injury or illness in 2013 alone. That compares with more than 36 million Americans classified as disabled by the U.S. Census Bureau, or about 12% of the total population. Of those workers who were disabled, more than 50% were between the ages of 18 and 64.

Based on the CDA Personal Disability Quotient (PDQ) calculator, a typical 35year old female, nonsmoker, with normal height/weight, who works mostly in an office setting with some outdoor physical responsibilities and who leads a healthy lifestyle, has a 24% chance of becoming disabled for three months or longer during her working career. There’s a 38% chance that the disability will last five years or longer, with the average disability for someone like her lasting 82 months. One

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6% Employer Contribution Profit Sharing Plan Total Annual Retirement Contribution: $18,000, employee plus employer deferral If disabled, missed contributions reduce the expected Accumulated Value in 401(k) at Age 65 (assuming 5.0% investment yield): Disabled at start of year 6, on disability for 1 year:....................................... $ 37,421 Disabled at start of year 6, on disability for 3 years:.................................... $ 107,001 Disabled at start of year 6, on disability for 5 years:.................................... $ 170,113 Disabled at start of year 6, on disability thru Age 65:.................................. $ 416,835 (l-r) Eric Storey, Senior Vice President; Paul D. Hinson, President; and Liz Weber, Executive Assistant; Pension Advisory Group, Inc.

in eight American workers will be disabled for five years or longer during their working career.

RIAP offers a win-win solution both for the employer and the employee. While the employee is working, the disability premiums are paid by the employer and are tax deductible on the employer’s tax return. Rates are calculated at unisex rates with guaranteed issue, meaning that no individual underwriting of insurablilty occurs. The process is simple, clean and cost efficient for the employer while offering an excellent benefit option to its employees. If an employee does become disabled and has met the specified elimination period in the policy, the employer is no longer responsible for making the premiums payments and now the insurer steps up and takes over making payments into the policy for the disabled employee.

RIAP offers a winning solution for the employee as an excellent benefit perk that reduces stress and worry to the employee if he/she becomes disabled before retirement age. Premiums continue to be made and growth in the employee’s plan continues.

Disability benefits are deferred until retirement and held in trust for the disabled employee until normal retirement age. Just when disability ends at retirement age, a steady stream of income is now available and payable to the participant (employee).

RIAP offers the perfect solution that an employee won’t erode his/her retirement long before retirement age when those monies are most needed. With proper planning, understanding and execution, RIAP avoids financial catastrophic ruin to an employee when an employer implements this cost-efficient benefit to its employees.

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In learning the staggering statistics and potential of disability and considering the probability of a disability prematurely striking, RIAP makes sense. RIAP is designed for the employer who really cares about the welfare of its employees, and it is a wonderful enhancement to the benefit profile already offered. The risk of becoming disabled is very real while

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the devastating outcome could adversely affect one’s retirement savings and cherished retirement years. Dipping into or prematurely completely wiping out one’s entire retirement portfolio happens far too often simply because proper preparation had not been implemented.

Pension Advisory Group has the perfect solution.

Paul D. Hinson, President Eric Storey, Senior Vice President 212 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469 Office: 281-232-5800 • Fax: 281-232-5811 Tollfree: 855-724-4015 www.pensionadvisorygrp.com phinson@pensionadvisorygrp.com estorey@pensionadvisorygrp.com

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Local officials lend decades to expanding US 59 to I-69

I-69 finally a reality for Fort Bend County

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s you travel along U.S. 59 in the Greater Houston area, keep an eye out for the segments of the highway that are now officially designated as Interstate 69. Texas Department of Transportation’s Houston District crews have installed the signs that co-designate another 28 miles of U.S. 59 (from I-610 West to Rosenberg) as a part of this vital interstate. Ultimately, I-69 will ultimately become a 1,600-milelong highway stretching from Michigan to Texas.

“This is one small part of a much larger, critical link connecting Texans from Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley all the way up through Texarkana,” said Texas Transportation Commissioner Jeff

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Austin, III. “Interstate 69 is an essential component of our continued efforts to provide for safe, efficient travel and economic growth opportunities.”

TxDOT and the Alliance for I-69

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Texas are excited about the significant progress that has been made toward developing I-69. Recently, Commissioner Austin, Judge John Thompson of Polk County and Chairman of the I-69 Texas Alliance, Fort Bend Commissioners Richard Morrison and James Patterson, Wharton Mayor Domingo Montalvo, Jr., Rosenberg Mayor Vincent Morales and other dignitaries were all on-site to lend a hand to TxDOT crews installing the new signs along US 59 in Fort Bend County.

“Each section added means opportunity for economic development, enhanced freight movement, as well as safety and mobility improvements,” said Judge Thompson.

“While attaining the I-69 designation for U.S. 59 in Fort Bend County is an economic benchmark, the maximum benefit for the county and Texas will not be achieved until I-69 is completed from Texarkana to Mexico,” said Judge Robert Hebert of Fort Bend County. “We can take a moment to celebrate and then it’s back to work making all of I-69 a reality.”

Interstate 69 is an invaluable transportation asset. To the Houston region, I-69 will be a critical link for sea ports to more efficiently move cargo to destinations within the state and beyond our borders. For area businesses expanding or relocating, convenient Interstate access will be a factor in site selections; and for the community, I-69 will increase safety on our roads and provide additional hurricane evacuation routes.

I-69 Texas is important to the connectivity of the state because it provides access to inland ports, sea ports along the Gulf Coast and connects major east-west Interstates in Texas. Nearly 70 miles of existing highways now having federal Interstate designation in Texas and over 100 additional miles are currently under consideration for designation.

Additionally, over $700 million dollars have been dedicated to studies and project development for I-69 Texas.

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Excellence, Options and Partnerships

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common thread is validated when one works with and becomes a long-time client of Danielle Day with Liberty Mutual Insurance of Katy: Excellence, Options that fits one’s special circumstances and partnerships.

Danielle Day has stayed close to her homegrown roots. Having grown up in Richmond, Day works nearby in the fast-growing Katy. “The population and infrastructural growth in Fort Bend has far exceeded previous calculations and we are so blessed to be experiencing an upturn when so many counties across the country are struggling during these tough economic times,” Day explains.

Day, a stellar U of H graduate from the prestigious and academically challenging Bauer School of Business Program for Excellence in Selling (PES) was quickly sought after and swept up even before graduation. Liberty Mutual has enjoyed a long-time partnership with the Bauer PES Program, and Day is one of U of H’s more than 70 highest-achieving business graduates that have been scooped up.

“Why Liberty Mutual when you had so many options to choose from?” Day was asked. “Management, the outstanding products and partnerships,” Day explained.

Liberty Mutual, a stellar Life, Home and Auto Insurance Company, has not only been around since 1912, is an A-rated (Excellent) company with A.M. Best, ranks in the Fortune 100 companies, but is the third largest property and casualty insurer in the United States. In addition, Liberty Mutual is committed to partnering with other college alumni, credit unions, employers and professional organizations in which they not only offer the employee of each savings off of their insurance, but Liberty takes part

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in giving back to them as well.

Liberty Mutual offers excellent automobile insurance products and has gained national recognition with its “Teen Smart” Safety Course. Liberty Mutual’s “Teen Smart” driver safety course takes the extra step in offering this teenspecific training in order to enhance our children’s knowledge of the dangers of the road. Our cars can be replaced, but our children can’t. Danielle explains, “Liberty raises the bar and takes it to a higher level. I value that aspect and my clients see the value in this course that is

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looking out for our children.”

Danielle further explains the importance of life insurance—a subject that people oftentimes avoid addressing— “Life insurance is time sensitive, meaning, the older you are, the more expensive it becomes. As we age, our health typically declines while decreasing one’s chance for insurability.” Buying life insurance from ages 20-40 can be rewarding when one’s health is often at its peak and the cost of insurance is low.

Take, for instance, the term insurance policy Liberty Mutual offers. One can

choose a 10-, 20- or 30-year term policy that not only locks in the premium for that specific period of time no matter what one’s health changes to but also allows the client to convert the policy within that time period without proof of insurability.

The 30-year term policy is an excellent product that helps the youthful buyer when he or she is at a turning point in life.

Most likely the client has taken on the debt of a mortgage, vehicles and perhaps has begun a family. Budgets are tight and needs are high. A 30-year term gives the young adult the option to keep the term policy for 30 years, allowing their children to get through college while coverage is still in place during those costly years.

Danielle further explains the importance of reviewing one’s life, home and automobile policies on a yearly basis.

Life occurrences and unexpected changes are constantly occurring. Without an annual review, the client may not be aware of additional discounts that a company may be offering. “I want to keep my clients’ costs to a minimum while offering them the best product that fits their personal needs,” Day reiterated.

It is critical to have one’s life insurance needs in place because the death benefit amount is never sufficient when offered solely at the workplace. If one changes jobs and a death occurs without outside insurance, catastrophic financial ruin often follows.

Liberty Mutual, unlike many competitors, also offers a living death benefit with all life insurance policies.

Simply, if one is terminally ill and is diagnosed with 24 months or less to live, one has the option to accept the living death benefit option prematurely at 90% of its face value amount. This can help a family with immediate medical bills or new procedures and household expenses when the terminally ill insured is no longer working as bills are mounting. Or perhaps that last vacation away as a family is what

is most desired. “It gives the family options that can help a family while putting them in a fiscally safe place during a devastatingly emotional rollercoaster,” Day explains. Day goes on to explain, “If we can offer our clients a shred of peace during these tumultuous times, they will

Danielle Day at Liberty Mutual office.

be grateful in not having to worry about losing their home, their lights being turned off or accepting of a new medical procedure while incurring costly medical bills.”

Liberty Mutual carries an “All Risk” Homeowners policy, which offers very broad coverage so that its clients can take comfort in knowing that Liberty Mutual will pay on its claims. Some competitors still offer what is called HOA coverage, which is not only outdated but also offers very minimal coverage. In addition, most policies only cover Actual Cash Value, which means that the value of one’s dwelling and personal contents are depreciated before being reimbursed. Whereas, Liberty Mutual not only offers fullreplacement coverage but also is continuing to grow and write new business at affordable rates in the South. “We have become extremely competitive instead of grossly increasing our premiums or pulling out of the Gulf Coast area altogether, leaving our clients with few options or grossly inflated premiums. That says a lot about Liberty Mutual’s willingness to take on the environmental risk while also looking out for its clients,” Danielle explained.

If Day’s clients can’t make it to the Katy office, Day will come to her client’s office or home, as her clients range in all areas of the city. It is essential to work with one who knows the best products in the market, a willingness to stay within a client’s budget and an eye for detail.

“The true measure of love for one’s family is providing for one’s loved ones if death occurs,” Day explains. “Let me help you bring peace to your family’s wellbeing and unexpected changes.

Working this journey together allows my clients to become worry free and at peace with their decisions.”

DANIELLE DAY

Liberty Mutual Insurance 23232 Kingsland Blvd., Suite D Katy, Texas 77494 Phone - 281.392.4333, Ext. 08444

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“TxDOT has been encouraging local communities to think on a regional basis and I think the Prairie Parkway (in conjunction with the 36A corridor) fits that model. I look forward to its success,” says Commissioner Richard Morrison, Precinct 1.

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The Highway 36A Coalition was founded to address a regional need for an action-oriented and unified advocacy organization focused on current and future infrastructure issues, says Richard Fields, representing Aguirre & Fields Engineers and Planners in Sugar Land.

The Coalition seeks to represent the interests of the Region’s stakeholders to decision making bodies and funding agencies. The Highway 36A Coalition promotes public and private investment in regional free-flowing transportation facilities originating from the Freeport area of the Gulf Coast in, around, and through southern Brazoria, western Fort Bend, and Waller Counties, to provide opportunities for economic growth, hurricane evacuation, and quality of life through these facilities.

“The Coalition will bring together Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Waller Counties, their cities, property owners and other stakeholders to advocate for better northsouth access in the three counties from the Gulf to US 290/Highway 6 in Waller County,” says Commission Andy Meyers, Precinct 4.

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69 Physicians 10 The Association of American and Surgeons (AAPS), which testified in favor of Texas Bill SB 1193, claim this bill would give doctors the right to a copy of confidential complaints filed against them with the Texas Medical Board.

“S.B. 1193 gives doctors the same legal protections as lawyers, dentists, and politicians when defending against a complaint to the licensure board. The right to know one’s accuser and the exact charges is a basic due process right.

“The Texas Medical Board withholds complaints from physicians, and stalkers have exploited this secret complaint process to harass their targets, as one witness explained to the Texas Senate Jurisprudence Committee on April 9. The process can also facilitate racial discrimination.

“SB 1193 also requires the Board to supply the targeted physician with reports that it compiles in investigating his case, including credentials of experts.

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“The Texas Medical Association (TMA) opposes the bill. It calls it a ‘medical bullying’ bill, and claims it will ‘weaken’ the Board and imperil tort reform passed more than a decade ago. These arguments are without merit.

“In fact, it is targeted physicians who are the victims of bullying and intimidation by persons who can file malicious complaints with impunity. A completely baseless complaint can subject a physician to enormous stress and expense, and even destroy his livelihood. The current secret process can make it impossible for the doctor to defend himself appropriately.

“Simple justice requires the Board to operate with transparency. It is unfair for doctors to be subjected to a Star Chamber process that is not tolerated for other professionals, or even for defendants in malpractice cases or accused criminals.”

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), which was founded in 1943, is a national organization representing physicians in all specialties.

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Online mapping allows public participation in drainage update Sugar Land citizens are encouraged to participate in an online mapping activity that will help guide an update to the City’s Master Drainage Plan.

The activity allows citizens to identify locations of drainage-related issues such as street flooding, standing water or detention pond maintenance. Feedback will be used to help create an assessment of the City’s drainage needs. The Master Drainage Plan was last updated in 2007. The update is intended to address the following items: • Asset ownership and responsibilities of agencies with drainage responsibilities

have changed and need to be updated.

• Critical drainage projects have been completed or are underway.

• Improved detention pond maintenance policies are necessary to ensure detention ponds are properly designed, constructed and maintained.

• The plan will also identify capital improvements to address concerns.

Citizens may visit www.sugarlandtx. gov/drainage to participate in the mapping activity, learn more about the project, sign up for email updates and find out about scheduled public meetings.

Fort Bend, Houston region continues national job growth trend The Greater Houston region continues to lead national job growth trends, according to a recent report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Fort Bend and Montgomery counties are among the Top 10 in the nation for rate of employment growth (Sept. 2011 – Sept. 2012). The BLS report lists Harris county, which includes the City of Houston, as second in the U.S. in absolute employment growth during the same time period.

As a corollary to the BLS statistics, the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area’s (MSA) GDP growth has outpaced the nation, ranking first above all other metro areas (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis). A national corporate indicator echoing the government data is the 2012 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report, in which the Houston region ranks as the top destination for one-way family moves for the fourth year in a row.

“This new BLS data is consistent with our region’s ongoing performance as a leader in a variety of economic metrics,” said Jeffrey Wiley, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council

(EDC). “Fort Bend County continues to benefit from our favorable business climate, strong leaders, diversity of industries, infrastructure and proximity to the Greater Houston area.” Fort Bend earns national and regional accolades for job growth, population growth, and related economic and workforce development milestones. Maintaining a decade-long trend as a leader in economic opportunity, Fort Bend County continues to grow and diversify.

The county’s job growth has contributed to an increase in population and diversity. Recent U.S. Census Bureau data estimates the county’s 2012 population at 627,293, an increase of 7.2 percent since 2010. The County has also been named the most diverse in the nation in a new study by Rice University. Fort Bend residents also benefit from a distinct quality of life, with five of the top 20 master planned communities in the nation (and seven of the top 24 MPCs) having an address within county lines (RCLCO, 2013).

For additional information about Fort Bend County, visit FortBendCounty.com or call 281-242-0000.

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Fluor feeds more than 33,000 hungry children in 30 minutes

Fluor recently partnered with Kids Against Hunger to prepare 33,000 meals for malnourished families in Fort Bend County, Romania and Mexico.

More than 300 employees teamed up by department and participated in a friendly competition to see who could prepare the most meals. The event was fun and rewarding for all who volunteered. There was a spirit of excitement and competition, but ultimately everyone was there for a common goal- to save the lives of hungry children.

“The energy among our employees while supporting this cause was amazing to see,” said Richard Meserole, Houston vice president and general manager, Fluor. ”Hunger is not just an issue for other parts of the world; it is a relevant issue in our own backyards. I hope in some small way, our 30,000 plus meals helped make a difference in the lives of those in need.”

A significant amount of the meals were distributed to Lunches of Love, a Fort Bend County meal service program committed to ending childhood hunger.

“Witnessing the operation was fantastic,” said Adriane Gray, Lunches of Love founder.

“Fluor’s community outreach is simply the best. On behalf of Lunches of Love (LOL) and the children in Fort Bend County, I thank Fluor and Fluor Cares for all you do. I know these meals will make a positive impact on LOL and the children we feed. Your generosity and willingness to end childhood hunger is appreciated.”

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Adamson selected for top George Foundation post The George Foundation Trustees announce the retirement of longtime Executive Director Roland Adamson, who has served the foundation for 35 years. The effective date of his retirement is May 1.

“After interviewing the top three candidates, the foundation trustees recruited Roger Adamson to fill the open position of Chief Executive Officer of The George Foundation,” said Chairman of the Board of Trustees Pat McDonald.

Adamson, the foundation’s newly appointed CEO, is a 1999 graduate of the United States Military Academy, receiving a BS degree in Systems Engineering.

From West Point, he fulfilled his military obligations from 1999-2004, training at Fort Hood, Texas and with a tour in Iraq. While in Iraq, Adamson served as the Company Executive Officer of the 1st Battalion’s 67th Armor Regiment in Ba’qubah and as Operations Officer at Headquarters of the 4thInfantry Division in Tikrit.

Following his military service, Adamson received a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2006, majoring in Marketing, Finance, and Management & Strategy. He comes to the foundation with seven years of experience in management and marketing with a Fortune 500 Company, Caesars Entertainment, where his last position was Vice President of marketing.

Adamson is returning to the community where he was reared and graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School. He brings with him his family: “... my wife Jennie and two children, who will now get to experience the richness of growing up in Fort Bend County,” said Adamson.

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UH Alumni Association honors Jacquie Baly as “Rising Star” In April the University of Houston Alumni Association honored Jacqueline Baly as a 2013 Alumni Award recipient.

Ms. Baly was the recipient of UH’s “Rising Star” Jacqueline Baly award. Her achievements include serving as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember for the City of Sugar Land as well as President & CEO of BalyProjects, LLC. She is a former Commissioner of the Brazos River Authority, a statewide appointment she received from Governor Perry, where she represented Harris, Fort Bend and surrounding counties on water

and wastewater issues. She has been featured on KUHF, KTRH, KTRK and several radio stations discussing policy matters. She also lectures on public policy and urban politics at the University of Houston.

This year’s honorees include names that are prominent both nationally and locally as well as on the UH campus. Distinguished Alumni Awards are given to individuals whose professional accomplishments bring credit to the University.

The Rising Star Award, given for the first time in 2010, recognizes the accomplishments of alumni under the age of 45 for demonstrated achievement in their field above and beyond that of their peers.

Wong chair of Texas Board of Professional Engineers Daniel Wong of Missouri City has been appointed chair of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Governor Rick Perry also appointed two members to the board. The Daniel Wong board licenses qualified engineers, enforces the Texas Engineering Practice Act and regulates the practice of professional engineering in Texas.

Wong is CEO of Rick Perry Tolunay-Wong Engineers.

He is a member of American Society of Civil Engineers, Texas Society of Professional Engineers and University of Houston Civil Engineering Advisory Board, past president of the Asian American Architects and Engineers Association, and a past board member of the

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Houston Council of Engineering Companies.

He is also a trustee of the Fort Bend Economic Development Council, past member of the Sugar Land City Council, and past board member of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Houston-Galveston Area Council, and University of Houston Alumni Association. Wong received a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree in civil engineering and a doctorate of civil engineering from the University of Houston. He will serve as chair of the board for a term to expire at the pleasure of the governor.

Sina Nejad of Beaumont is president of Sigma Engineers Inc and Kyle Womack of Horseshoe Bay, a licensed professional engineer and vice president of business expansion at Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. were also appointed. Womack is a member and former director of the National Society of Professional Engineers.

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Breakbulk Transportation, Inc. Darron Clay, Owner 4106 Trent St. Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-265-1816 Freight Transporting Childtime Learning Center Jennal Holts, Director 4935 Sandhill Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-494-4800 Daycare COSTCO Wholesale Elizabeth Zaragoza, Marketing 17520 SW Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-565-7364 Wholesale Membership Club

Environmental ProTech Mindy Kersey, Owner 9301 SW Freeway, Suite 250 Houston, TX 77074 281-495-4420 Water Treatment Hometrust Mortgage Candace Jo Cagle, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist 10707 Corporate Dr., Suite 139 Stafford, TX 77477 281-565-7525 Mortgage Bankers MI TECK, Inc. Arif Masum, President P.O. Box 17298 Sugar Land, TX 77496 713-447-3072 Construction Equipment

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Missouri City Ballet Company Cathy Andreu, VP: Public Relations 7746 Highway 6, Suite D Missouri City, TX 77459 832-387-6221 Dance School/Studio MyAutoDesire.com Danish Alam, CEO 4800 Sugar Grove Blvd., Suite 601 Stafford, TX 77477 281-201-2455 Auto Sales Optimal Water Solutions Ann Gross, Owner 4047 Jennings Ct. Missouri City, TX 77459 832-419-7320 Health & Wellness

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R. Stahl, Inc. Craig Yoss, Director of Marketing 13259 N. Promenade Blvd.

Stafford, TX 77477 713-792-9300 Manufacturers Spirit Bank of Texas Naren Patel, Director 720 N. Post Oak Houston, TX 77024 713-613-1100 Banks TDECU – Your Credit Union Lucilla Henderson, VP Community Relations 5777 Sienna Parkway, Suite 200 Missouri City, TX 77459 800-839-1154 Credit Unions ToyoMotors Syed Jaffar, President 2335 Old Mill Rd. Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-242-8696 Auto Repair/Maintenance www.FortBendChamber.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE June Education Division

Infrastructure Division

2013 State of Higher Education

Infrastructure Breakfast with Allen Bogard, City Manager, City of Sugar Land

June 14, 2013 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Sugar Land Marriott 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land Business and Professional Division

Leveraging LinkedIn to Build Your Business Network June 19, 2013 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 445 Commerce Green Blvd.

Business Excellence Luncheon

Demographic and Diversity: The Fort Bend County Impact June 20, 2013 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Safari Texas Ranch 11627 FM 1464, Richmond Chamber Young Professionals

Joint Chamber CYP at Sugar Land Skeeters June 24, 2013 • 7:05 pm Constellation Field 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land

June 27, 2013 • 7:30 am – 9:00 am Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land

July Business and Professional Division

5 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid in Marketing

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Patout & Shaw, PLLC Travis Shaw, Law Partner 1600 Highway 6, Suite 160 Sugar Land, TX 77478 713-893-0564 Attorney(s) at Law

July 17, 2013 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 445 Commerce Green Blvd.

august Business and Professional Division

Glenn Smith’s Top 10 Marketing Trends August 19, 2013 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 445 Commerce Green Blvd.

For membership information, contact: Jan-Michael Jenkins 281-491-0218 • jan@fortbendcc.org

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Success is just around the bend 1 YEAR

3 YEARS

Burnett Interest Sean Burnett, 713-202-2866

Young Business Consulting Services Jennifer S. Young, 281-804-5259

Nora Anne’s Flower Shoppe Nora Sim, 281-491-5858

Titanium Electrode Products Cathleen Johannessen, 281-498-4727

Homewood Suites Stafford / Sugar Land Leola Judge, 281-265-2760

SEO411 Dominik Hussl, 281-703-3038

Sugar Land Spine and Disc Stacy Croft, 281-491-3472

DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. Randall Curry, 713-914-0888

C & C Dental Teresa Cody, 281-242-0241

Sweetwater OBGYN Associates Shannon Crowe, 281-242-1400

2 YEARS

4 YEARS

PKJ International Sijo Jose, 832-548-2000

Regus Zenobia Pressley, 832-886-6700

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

The Linda Bell Team Prudential Gary Greene Linda Bell, 281-684-9112

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United Planners Mark Hudec, 281-313-4015 Heritage Wealth Management Brett Carleton, 713-871-9800 Cynthia E. Hoelscher, CPA, PLLC Cynthia E. Hoelscher, 281-313-2300 BookKeeping Express Jenneth Watson, 281-937-9991

Sara Appliance & Electronics Mehul Parikh, 281-277-1522

Sugar Land Medical Associates Alan J. Reichman, 281-565-2140 AMS Houston David Douglas, 281-403-1701 Newmans Valve Lane Walker, 281-302-4900 InterLinc Mortgage Services Dixie Sanders, 281-494-5626

Milestone Member 5 YEARS

SMART HR Deborah Twigg, SPHR, 281-313-1315

Newman Regency Group Mike Kowalick, 281-980-7448

Lakeland Estates Libby Crean, 281-208-8200

Sugar Land Courier Services Johnnie Anderson, 281-403-0022

Fort Bend Independent Seshadri Kumar, 281-980-6745

Julia F. Thompson, Inc Linda Mark, 281-260-3569

Fort Bend Employee Federation Local 6198 Karrie Washenfelder, 281-240-1865

Business Spirit Promotional Products/Wearables Susan Hargarther, 281-208-1100 Chick-fil-A at Stafford Royce Ballard, 281-564-0062 House of Blooms Pat Houck, 281-242-1555

6 YEARS

Aura Restaurant Frederic Perrier, 281-403-2872

Fort Bend Skin Cancer Center Keith Schulze, 281-980-6647 MDN Enterprises II Jennifer Flanery, 979-387-3180

7 YEARS

8 YEARS

TRS Staffing Solutions Jeff Southworth, 281-263-5678

9 YEARS

Roberts Markel Weinberg, PC Carl Favre, 713-840-1666 Stafford Run Apartments Melissa Flores, 281-499-9534 Goodwill Industries of Houston Charles C. Canton, 713-692-6221 Houston Community Bank -Stafford Jeff Smith, 281-208-2111 Valve Source, Inc. Robert G. Feldman, 832-328-0655

Milestone Member 10 YEARS Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room Tonya Lewis, 832-595-3029

Burney Road M.U.D. Phyllis M. Smith-Herbst, 281-369-3150 Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen Kevin Carroll, 281-980-7482 RE/MAX Fine Properties Minesh Patel, 281-265-5533 Summus Industries, Inc. Rodney Craig, 281-640-1765

Whitley Penn, LLP Steve Metzenthin, 281-242-8600

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Jan-Michael Jenkins 281-491-0218 jan@fortbendcc.org

First United Methodist Church Missouri City Lynne Settlemyre, 281-499-3502

J Loggins Jewelers Jan Loggins, 281-242-2900

Willie’s Grill & Icehouse #6 Jonni Ann Moore, 281-242-2252

Murphy Road Self Storage Gloria McClellen, 281-208-5623

A & S Engineers, Inc. Bill Baird, 713-942-2725

Sweet Tomatoes Connie Contreras, 281-240-1400

Indermuehle & Co. Commercial Real Estate Larry Indermuehle, 281-240-9090

Milestone Member 10 YEARS

Hoffman Insurance Group Crystal Hoffman, 281-491-6565 The Enclave at Woodbridge Sallie Browne, 281-313-1900 Transtar A/C Supply Inc. Thomas Abraham, 281-499-1142

14 YEARS

DigiTec Office Solutions Robert Evans, 281-565-1100 Planned Community Management, Inc., AAMC Tammy Evans, 281-870-0585

16 YEARS

Rubicon Realty Group, LLC G. Peter Jacob, 281-313-0000

Geotest Engineering, Inc. Mohan Ballagere, 713-266-0588

Texas State Technical College Chuck Abshier, 281-239-1549

American Red Cross Charlie Davis, 281-342-9480

12 YEARS

Exchange Club of Sugar Land Patrick Welsh, 281-343-0444

Inter-Active Health Care, Inc. Wilma Narvacan, 281-892-2000

Drury Inn & Suites - Sugar Land Rosielee Frank, 281-277-9700

Bain & Barkley Steve Bain, 281-980-3100

Quality Dialysis One, LP Cynthia Barclay, 281-491-4009

Fort Bend Financial Bridget Yeung, 281-277-0012 Riverstone Development Co. Tom Wilcox, 281-403-8770 Turner Construction Company Greg Rhodes, 713-840-8441 Amica Mutual Insurance Company Katie Ware, 800-532-6422 Wal-Mart Dustin Ferguson, 281-340-0900

13 YEARS

Sugar Lakes Family Practice John Pozzi, 281-565-2800 RE/MAX Southwest Realtors Virginia Mack, ABR, CBR, 281-491-1776

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17 YEARS

South Grand at Pecan Grove Madonna Turner, 281-342-9414

18 YEARS

Dealers Electrical Supply Company Joe Webber, 281-933-0797 BKD, LLP Trent Parten, 713-499-4600

19 YEARS

State Farm Insurance Dwain Barnes, 281-980-0940

Milestone Member 20 YEARS

All Star Storage, Inc. Kathy Salinas, 281-341-7867

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21 YEARS

Milestone Member 25 YEARS

Taylor Morrison Steve VonHofe, 281-598-3000 Tejas Surveying, Inc. Randy McClendon, 281-240-9099 Truitt Insurance Agency Jim Truitt, 281-499-5499

26 YEARS

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

For membership information, contact:

Freedom Automotive Services, Inc. John Miller, 281-499-4797 Houston-Stafford Electric (IES Residential) Teddy Wilks, 281-498-2212

29 YEARS

Fort Bend Dental Associates, PA Cynthia Ramirez, 281-499-3541

Milestone Member 30 YEARS

Nalco an Eco Lab Company Jeremy Alberty, 281-263-7000 SWWC Services Inc. Sami Ahmad, 281-207-5800

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Ribbon Cuttings

Houston Community College Southwest Fine Arts Center 5601 West Loop S., Suite 226 Houston, TX 77081 • 713-718-7737 www.southwest.hccs.edu

Fort Bend Professional Women

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

16017 Kensington Dr., Suite 220 Sugar Land, TX 77478 www.fbpw.org

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Marriott Residence Inn 12703 Southwest Freeway Stafford, TX 77477 www.marriott.com

Courtyard - Marriott 12655 Southwest Freeway Stafford, TX 77477 www.marriott.com

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Ogle School

12788 Fountain Circle Stafford, TX 77477 281-494-0106 www.ogleschool.com

SalesStaff

10701 Corporate Dr., Suite 340 Stafford, TX 77477 281-509-9801 www.prosalesstaff.com

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

www.FortBendChamber.com

Photobooth Rentals of Houston 281-732-7808 www.photoboothrentalsofhouston.com

Get Your Business Ribbon Cutting Photo Taken Here Call Jan-Michael Jenkins for more information at 281-491-0218 or email jan@fortbendcc.org

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Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

This is your opportunity to enhance your value personally, professionally and as a community stakeholder. This ten-month program consists of monthly sessions and retreats covering a variety of topics.

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“The Leadership Forum allowed me to gain valuable insight into many different aspects of Fort Bend County. The relationships, networking opportunities & leadership skills I gained were priceless. I highly recommend the program to anyone looking to enhance their careers.”

-Himesh Gandhi, Sugar Land City Councilman “In 2012, Classic will graduate itʼs fourth executive from Leadership, and I intend to send at least one employees every year...more if I can spare them! I love this program so much that I am now the primary sponsor. It is a terrific program exemplifying all the best about Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. If you want to build personal and business relationships that last, while learning about the unique, special place we live, then enroll in Leadership... it works!”

-Don Kerstetter, Owner, Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land “It all adds up. Year after year, Fort Bend Leadership Forum provides consistent return on investment for our participants, businesses and our community.”

-Christopher Breaux, Principal, Whitley-Penn, L.L.P. As a newcomer to Sugar Land, I was so grateful to find that the Fort Bend Chamber had a leadership program. Having participated in the Class of 2010, the program exceeded my expectations. Besides having a diverse class mix, the speakers were outstanding and I learned more about Fort Bend than anticipated. Now I have a greater base of colleagues to access thanks to the camaraderie of my Leadership class!

-Karen Daly, City of Sugar Land, Assistant City Manager

For information please contact David Crowl at 281.491.2497 or David@fortbendcc.org

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DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for April 2013. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 536 Assumed Names for month of April.

Cowherd Terrence Jr Sensual Seduktion 2302 Deer Meadow Dr 77489

Comeau Julie (+) Shared Memories 3214 Kempwood Dr 77479

Ovalle Manuel J Iii United Chemical Supply 435 West St 77477

Alvarado Julian J.S. Trading 2936 Jenny Dr 77479

Strickland Georgia Georgia Peach Photography P O Box 6751 77491

Green Stephanie Gulf Coast Billing & Coding Institute 1906 Hammerwood 77489

Comeau Julie (+) Silver Moon Sisters Collection 3214 Kempwood Dr 77479

Creafrique LLC Life’s A Gift 3458 Amphora Circle 77479

Ebirim Augustine (+) Virgilrose Group 15846 West Bellfort St 77498

Wilson Vanice (+) IKANDI Inc 17423 Hanoverian Dr 77407

Frank David Frank David (+) 3807 Bowie Bend Ln 77494

Abbasi Danial Total Admissions 7324 Sw Freeway #615 77074

Valles Yancy E Valleys Group Solutions 1804 Packer Ln 77477

Kilchrist Paige (+) Teagan’s Accessories 1811 City Hall Dr Apt 808 77471

Abbasi Danial Shahid H Kidwai Foundation 7324 Southwest Freeway #615 77074

Lovelady Sharon A S D Specialties 5926 Oak Place Dr 77479

Redwin Inc Kids 1st 1110 Fm 2234 77477

Smith Winifred Smith Executor Piece Away Corporation 3114 Monet 77479

Hernandez Anai M&A Landscaping (+) 141130 Blue Falls Dr 77498

Bazuaye Vivien Osarenokere (+) Hair Pop Inc Hair Pop Inc Mivon 17311 Kenton Crossing Ln 77407 16535 Southwest Fwy #220 77479

Mims Jeffery Sr (+) Chairs That Rock’s & Things Rafique Bros LLC 19830 FM 1093 Ste 1901 77407 Solutions Unlimited Of Texas 13011 Parkbrook Way Ln 77498 Mcmahon Micah (+) Southwest Services Freeman Sammy L 9227 Sorrell Hollow Ln 77469 Diverse Food Group 2907 Hampton Drive 77459 Richards Krystal R. Style Davis Javier A (+) 16347 Bantam Ridge Ct 77053 Our Young Era 4609 Lea Lane 77406 Rodriguez Alejandro (+) Arodbass Wang Kai 6725 South Fry Ste 700 Audiology and Hearing Aid PMB516 77494 Consultants Of Texas 14231 Fm 1464 Rd Golder Tori (+) #11101 77498 Mcneil Blue 3 Big Leaf Ct 77459 Anderson Alvin Jr Andy’s Auto Andrade Hector 10282 Forum West 77036 Shark Electric 1211 Jenny Ln 77469 Bolding Keith Sr Steel Built Trucking O’neal Michael (+) 3106 Apple Dr 77459 Lamar Rebels 2207 Greenhaven Dr 77479 Cook-Murray Julie “Pinky Clean” (+) KKC Holdings LLC (+) 4914 Ridge Harbor Drv 77053 KKC Holdings, LLC (Dba: Island’s Tanning Salon) Dewabrata Erliza M (+) 9210 Hwy 6 South Glintworks Ste H 77083 6310 Virginia Fields Dr 77494

Green Stephanie Going Green Billing Solutions 1906 Hammerwood 77489

Madison-Lindsey Whitney Whitney Madison-Lindsey 34 Warwick Ln 77459 Kempt Jamale Calvary Christian Church 6140 Hwy 6 77459 Ibarra Juan M Astro Painting 12302 Longbrook 77099 MSSL LLC Montessori Sugar Land 4502 Austin Pkwy 77479 Strong Investments LLC Georgia Strong Realty Group 806 Victoria Lakes Dr 77493 Petrusek Mary Vernette (+) Reuben Joseph Petrusek Scholarship Fund 5403 Randon School Rd 77471 Gorrell Damien (+) Sons Of Boaz 17343 Edgehaven Dr 77489 Dismuke Cynthia M (+) P.C. Nichols and Company 7315 Garden Field Ln 77407

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Bazuaye Vivien Osarenokere (+) Loro Smith 17311 Kenton Crossing Ln 77407

Sulkin Arthur B Mjd Solutions 6910 Breton Bay Pass 77459

Hussain Umay N (+) Affordable Drug Testing Services 14430 Ayers Rock Rd 77498

Mathai Eleyamma Kerala Ayurveda Wellness Center 810 Fm 1092 Suite B 77477

Hussain Umay N (+) Affordable Visa and Passport Services 14430 Ayers Rock Rd 77498

Corsino Elisoliet (+) Bilingual Series Rbc 2802 Spring Lakes 77459

Hussain Umay N (+) Affordable Evictions Services 14430 Ayers Rock Rd 77498

Starnes Katie Gerard Goliad & South Texas Connection 15031 Chaseridge Dr 77489

Le Kim Lien Kt Nails Spa 2419 Texas Pkwy #300 77489 Camacho Cristina L (+) Imperial Trading Corporation 13911 Maleewan Lane 77498 Spates Henry L Jr Pros & Cons Delivery Service 508 Fifth St 77471 Rivera Agustina A1 Services 16206 Soaring Eagle Dr 77083 Johnson Margaret Global American Cellular 1923 Grand Willow Ln 77469

Vickers James D (+) Hpt-Healthcare 22136 Westheimer Pkwy 77450 White Karen Passion For Kidz Home Child Care Association-Ft Bend 15707 Gatebriar Drive 77489 Inspiring Vision Eye Care LLC Vision Inspiring Eye Care 27410 Wooded Canyon Dr 77494 Siddiqui Asaad A Mushan Marketing 1519 Rocky Bar Ln 77469

Morris Corey Pack Up & Move 2902 Cumberland Dr 77459 Gray Ricardo Lanza (+) Glr Services 7022 Roberson Road 77489 Bizzee, LLC Roxstar PB 12343 Murphy Rd #A 77477 Massoud Firas (+) Massoud Enterprises 2826 Cane Field Dr 77479 Ezeani Victoria (+) Foreclosure Rescue Team 10600 Fondren Rd Ste 202 77096

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Cunningham Robert Carol Ann’s Fried Chicken 1737 Texas Park Way FM2234 77029 Young Rosalyn U Part Wig & Hair 5680 Hwy 6 Ste 131 77459 Medlock Todd K Two Men and A Hammer 3207 Farrel Hill 77545 Chau Diep N (+) Ibambini-Clothing 1701 East Ave 77493 Garcia Alarcon Rodolfo Erick AG Cycles 19326 Arrow Grant Ct 77407

DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

Aboutaleb Ayesha (+) Panoptic Commerce 13406 Naples Bridge Rd 77498

Ford Andrew D (+) Big Texas Cedar 19412 FM 1093 77407

Crawford Kayla A (+) Chic Salon Consulting 5302 Dogwood Trail 77406

Simpson Alvin Lorenzo (+) Simpson Service’s 1223 Oak Canyon Lane 77469

Quang Sunny Alpha Water 9215 Clarewood Apt #199 77036

Rogde Brenda Sweezy Jbr Resources Unlimited 22911 Deforest Ridge Ln 77494

Swat Business Consulting LLC Idea Softech 8514 Hidalgo Dr 77469

Richardson Larry L (+) YCMTBBD Farm and Ranch XXIII LLC 310 Morton St Ste #32 77469

Swat Business Consulting LLC E Kawach 8514 Hidalgo Dr 77469 Swat Business Consulting LLC Motel PMS 8514 Hidalgo Dr 77469 Swat Business Consulting LLC My Hotel PMS 8514 Hidalgo Dr 77469 Kraus Melinda Steer It Store It 1610 Settegast Ranch Rd 77406 Alief Automotive Paint Supply Inc A.J. Foyt Paint & Supply Rosenberg 1801 Avenue I 77471 Martinez Erica (+) Socially Elevated 4823 Meyer Rd 77461 Leo Inc Nail Royale 7746 Highway 6 Ste K 77459 Pham Michelle Royale Retreat Pedispa 6645 S Fry Rd Ste 200 77494 Dike Felix D.K. Distribution 13103 Careywood Dr 77478

Carpenters Creek Cabinets Inc Soward and Company 7015 Terry Lane 77406 Perez Steven (+) Prominenza Photography 1115 Bernard Ave 77471 Jabber Emad (+) Mshmsh Towiing 8733 Oberrender Rd 77461 Two Big Pawz LLC Subroc 1 Sugar Creek Center Blvd #101 77478 Arthur Joshua Subzroink 1231 Tiny Tree Dr 77489 Binford Wyatt H (+) Beer Hunter Cookers 8011 Leroy Ln 77469 Paru Solutions LLC ALLCo Engineering Ltd. 2710 Sentry Oak Way 77479 Do Loan Cam Chelsea Habour Nails 14009B Fm 1464 77498 Alarcon Ruben Wcts Lawnscapes 2511 Turtle Creek Dr 77459

Duff Brandyn Carl Lone Star Landscape 5130 Prairie Ridge Rd 77053

Gonzalez Franklin R Reeves Custom Construction 6494 Calgary Woods Ln 77494

Francis-Kistow Karen (+) In2it Property Investments 4711 Owens Glen Court 77545

Lewis Debra Ann A Swel Production 538 Reecewood Lane 77489

Mallex Venture Group LLC Gamble Logistics & Motorsports 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd Ste H120-251 77494

Kelley Christopher (+) Kelley Trading Company 2542 Lake Dale Ln 77406

Grant Frank Frank’s Hotshot & Lawn Care Services 4011 Tuscan Shores Dr 77459

Broussard Stephanie Kuztom Kreationz 2031 Hickory Glen 77489

Thurman Roger C Motorcycle Escorts 10907 Angel Lake Dr 77406

Carlisle Douglas E Doug’s Plumbing Company 2834 Shotwell Court 77459

Redus James J. R Pressure Washing Service P O Box 1262 77487

Smith Angela D (+) Open Court Sports Complex 4715 Middlewood Manor Lane 77494

Carlisle Douglas E Douglas Plumbing 2834 Shotwell Court 77459

Perez Enrique D & T Renovations 2007 Lamar Dr 77469

Carlisle Douglas E Fort Bend Sewer and Drain 2834 Shotwell Court 77459

Chew Juliana Lea Lea Industries 807 Newington Lane 77479

Njoku Paul Osu (+) P and P Healthcare Services 8303 Southwest F/Way Ste 850 77074

Carlisle Douglas E Doug Plumbing Company 2834 Shotwell Court 77459

Jackson Shania Jackson Family Child Care 3327 Hunterwood Dr 77459

Pasha Sumaiya Ithink Green Recycling 14239 Nelson Bay Ct 77498

Bm Dental Associates PLLC Star Plus Dental 11102 S Hwy 6 Suite #104 77498

Johnson Linda Mobile Certifications 1434 Cartwright Rd 77489 Cook Pauline J (+) Pjcp Horse Shows 26901 West Brooks Rd 77484 Owens Tosha (+) Divine All Purpose Staffing 5718 Black Canyon Ct 77479 Cain George (+) Giving Back Thrift Store 2207 4Th St Trl #27 77471 Wilkie Tania Alexandra Massage By Tania 11650 S Kirkwood Rd 77477 San Angelo Melissa Tbm Memories 19219 Mission Cove Ln 77407 Koruthu Cherian I-Care Trading Contracting and Services 3703 Auburn Grove Cir 77459

Albert David (+) Mama Flo’s Caribbean Cuisine 15623 Rose Ridge Ct 77489 Pierce Gerald M Pierces Enterprises 5334 Addison Hills Ln 77494 Lewis Jimmie E Jr Trusted Compassionate Physician 5205 South Mason Rd 77450 Francis Keith G Jr Circle Of Champions Ffl 11002 S Auden Circle 77459 Hamblen Don Jr (+) Dream Home Renovations 5148 Baker Rd 77461 Martinez Osbaldo (+) Inglesia Pentecostes Gran Milagro 1223 7Th St 77471

Green Brenton Be Still Photagraphy 3407 Meadowview 77459

Jw Hoff Enterprises Inc Hoffco 3518 Wellspring Lake Dr 77441

Rehman Ziaur Allied Consulting Engineers 4911 Russett Lane 77479

Sassin Margaret Maggie Sassin Photography 26102 Arbor Rose Lane 77494

Cantu Tanya T.I.E. Properties 1125 7Th St 77471

Woodard Kristine T (+) Happy Housekeeping 18107 Mayfield Meadow Lane 77407

Broussard Derrick Handy Helpers 2031 Hickory Glen 77489

Tugoti LLC Wishbulb 4411 Sophie Ct 77479

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Garza Richard R (+) Patron Construction 5903 Stevens Creek Court 77469 Thompson Michael (+) F.H. Services 9939 Providence Rd 77461 Wood Eugene W Iii (+) Eww3photography 9203 Hwy 6 South Ste 124-404 77083 Miranda Michael L Nanobytes It Consulting 5002 Mountain Fork 77459 White Charles C & C Construction & Remodeling 1931 Longmont Cir 77489 White Charles C & C Enterprize 1931 Longmont Cir 77489 Lagera Glenn Ravana (+) Lone Star Express 13906 Normandy Ct 77498 Valdez Jaime (+) Patmos Music Productions PMP 7230 Colima Dr 77083 Seger Larissa Ruan Glitter and Glaze Boutique 21035 Cordell Landing Drive 77407 Vasquez Ramon V (+) Vasquez Concrete Co 16174 Canaridge 77053 O Gonzalo Huerta (+) 3 Ranch Huertas Construction 7706 Leroy Rd 77469 Aguilar Rosalba Bonilla (+) A1 Advanced Auto Services 1215 Ave I 77471 Aguilar Rosalba Bonilla (+) A1 Advanced Title Services 1708 1St 77471

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Data Beat

May 2013 Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports

Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary reports present data about monthly local sales and use tax allocation payments to local sales taxing jurisdictions.

These net payments represent monies identified for the local jurisdictions since the previous month’s distribution. These reports will allow you to compare current year sales and use tax payments with the previous year. When used with other local economic indicators, they may help indicate present and future trends.

County/City Fort Bend

Net Payment This Period

Comp Payment Prior Year

Percent Change

2013 Payments To Date

2012 Payments To Date

Percent Change

Arcola Beasley Fulshear Kendleton Meadows Place Missouri City Needville Orchard Pleak Richmond Rosenberg Simonton Stafford Sugar Land Thompsons

32,896.05 9,265.98 78,421.68 788.60 108,355.05 697,618.35 37,264.47 3,793.37 4,622.91 411,485.22 1,331,203.47 11,521.57 1,462,871.08 3,881,529.99 2,449.79

36,766.32 8,835.93 58,489.98 723.15 97,813.38 602,888.10 43,352.67 2,761.70 6,852.48 386,481.48 1,246,544.84 13,097.94 1,435,410.29 3,766,673.36 0.00

-10.52% 4.86% 34.07% 9.05% 10.77% 15.71% -14.04% 37.35% -32.53% 6.46% 6.79% -12.03% 1.91% 3.04% U/C

179,646.24 40,623.76 303,919.10 4,080.06 463,299.70 3,005,638.89 168,230.72 17,085.33 22,603.72 1,928,207.93 5,681,016.44 61,946.21 6,420,312.32 18,602,350.61 5,535.12

133,257.29 36,576.36 253,637.79 4,627.07 437,111.06 2,636,475.38 163,306.69 14,007.69 25,214.59 1,688,316.06 5,288,697.80 60,497.84 6,082,020.13 18,702,176.64 11,119.50

34.81% 11.06% 19.82% -11.82% 5.99% 14.00% 3.01% 21.97% -10.35% 14.20% 7.41% 2.39% 5.56% -0.53% -50.22%

COUNTY TOTAL

8,074,087.58

7,706,691.62

4.76%

36,904,496.15

35,537,041.89

3.84%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - May 2013 Please note that Sugar Land is 17th in sales tax revenues in the state.

City

Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin Fort Worth Arlington El Paso Corpus Christi Plano Amarillo Round Rock McAllen Lubbock Frisco Midland Irving Sugar Land Beaumont Grand Prairie Abilene

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Net Payment This Period

56,881,119.92 24,806,656.08 22,762,019.23 15,416,608.31 11,460,273.97 8,734,214.29 7,198,363.20 7,240,784.09 6,605,330.33 6,575,209.71 5,615,842.69 5,915,462.93 5,736,952.95 5,535,360.39 5,099,245.68 4,637,386.28 3,881,529.99 4,484,157.13 4,147,641.49 3,841,980.11

Comp Payment Prior Year

52,059,907.57 23,835,136.79 22,303,736.62 14,709,688.49 10,770,742.17 8,445,670.82 6,980,043.06 6,688,280.94 6,462,037.27 6,295,641.72 5,844,796.63 5,452,457.44 5,465,436.67 4,590,910.16 4,907,647.39 4,370,661.44 3,766,673.36 3,172,481.58 3,842,991.82 3,891,216.34

% Change To Date

9.26% 4.07% 2.05% 4.80% 6.40% 3.41% 3.12% 8.26% 2.21% 4.44% -3.91% 8.49% 4.96% 20.57% 3.90% 6.10% 3.04% 41.34% 7.92% -1.26%

2013 Payments To Date

252,643,063.18 105,858,777.74 100,119,344.78 70,329,795.68 49,343,982.14 41,162,202.10 32,889,440.23 31,660,545.35 29,346,987.66 29,028,758.33 28,251,874.78 27,507,979.84 25,418,729.10 24,478,193.35 24,398,288.76 22,013,923.34 18,602,350.61 18,404,270.41 17,941,128.18 17,227,303.32

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2012 Payments Change

233,195,800.89 101,947,271.45 96,192,246.98 65,392,259.67 47,642,550.37 36,833,124.24 31,852,301.11 30,174,342.26 29,487,867.86 27,538,464.19 27,400,420.80 25,511,851.47 23,369,898.20 20,635,673.34 21,796,028.74 20,501,740.78 18,702,176.64 14,804,140.44 16,474,447.41 18,291,754.62

Percent

8.33% 3.83% 4.08% 7.55% 3.57% 11.75% 3.25% 4.92% -0.47% 5.41% 3.10% 7.82% 8.76% 18.62% 11.93% 7.37% -0.53% 24.31% 8.90% -5.81%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

Some significant building permits in cities in Fort Bend during the month of April ADDRESS

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

MISSOURI CITY 1510 Fifth St 4622 Riverstone Blvd 5938 Hwy 6 2850 Colonial Lakes Dr 6266 Hwy 6 19B

Commercial Remodel Commercial New Commercial Remodel Commercial Addition Commercial Remodel

$2,313,000 $475,500 $110,000 $49,000 $48,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

04/01/13-04/30/13

$2,995,500

RICHMOND 2201 Thompson Hwy 5200 Pointe West Circle 501 Hwy 90-A East

Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building

$900,000 $40,382,707 $2,760,555

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

04/01/13-04/30/13

$44,043,262

ROSENBERG 7145 Reading Rd Bldg 5

Commercial Building

$502,698

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

04/01/13-04/30/13

$502,698

SUGAR LAND 8410 US Hwy 90A 15830 Southwest Fwy Ste 400 2150 Town Square Pl Ste 100 510 Industrial Blvd 1602 S Parkway Blvd 16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 670 16550 B Southwest Fwy 14019 Southwest Fwy 401 2335 State Hwy 6 15510 Lexington Blvd Ste M 525 Julie Rivers Dr Ste 100 One Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 101 15315 Southwest Fwy 14015 Southwest Fwy Ste 12 16535 Lexington Blvd Ste 150 14141 Southwest Fwy Ste 130 One Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 820

Commercial Addition Commercial Buildout Commercial Buildout Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Remodel

$58,795 $114,111 $262,000 $44,200 $20,000 $383,930 $103,793 $60,886 $145,225 $14,406 $42,860 $90,000 $266,775 $35,082 $28,550 $30,241 $87,865

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

04/01/13-04/30/13

$1,843,870

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

Diocese of Galveston-Houston/Brookstone Rocky Mountain Commercial LLC/Crossmark Dev. & Cons.

EWTMC 1 LLC & FMWMC 1 LLC/Tyhan Construction Inc Deldar LLC/P.G.D. Construction Colony Lakes Center LTD/All Pro Company

Rose-Rich Retail Center/ Sugar Land Homes Villas at the Southwest Freeway/ TX-Morrow Construction Fort Bend Women’s Center Retail/ E. E. Reed Construction, L.P.

Dolce Living Investments

FBRE II LLC/ASA Builders Inc Lake Pointe Town Center, LTD/Corinthian Contracting Town Center Lakeside, LTD/Golden Sands General Contractors Petronash Americas, LLC/Winston Construction Subson Inc/Ensupra Solar LLC First Colony Mall, LLC/Tri-North Builders, Inc Inland Western Sugar Land Colo/Forney Construction KFLP Partnership LTD & JDLP/Ram Design Build Corp Private Restaurant Properties/J M Stitt Construction Inc Homburg Holding, Inc/King Contracting DCT-TX 2004 RN Portfolio LLP/Carr’s General Contracting Inc Parkway Portfolio I, LLC/Bison Construction Covington First Colony Acquisitions/Regas Contracting, LP KFLP Partnership LTD & JDLP/Ram Design Build Corp APAAR Lexington Square, LC/Precon Construction Services One Sugar Creek AP Partners, LP/Preferred Contracting Srvs Parkway Property/Mahaca Construction

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Urinary and bowel incontinence are common, treatable conditions

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any women feel embarrassed to talk about urinary or bowel incontinence, yet it is a common medical condition, particularly for women.

The good news is that there are numerous treatments to improve both conditions.

“Many of my patients experience urine leakage during pregnancy,” said Jayshree Patel, M.D., an obstetrician/gynecologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. “Other factors can contribute to urinary incontinence, including number of deliveries, birth weight of children, obesity, chronic respiratory problems, constipation and soft connective tissue diseases.”

Different types of urinary incontinence respond to different treatments. Stress incontinence, which occurs when coughing, laughing, sneezing or during other activities that put pressure on the bladder, is most frequently the result of full-term pregnancies. Overactive bladder, in which the bladder muscle is unable to stay relaxed, occurs in response to an urge to urinate. Mixed incontinence is a combination of the other types.

“Medication can provide the most immediate results for overactive bladder, but sometimes we have to try different medications and doses,” said Dr. Patel. “For stress incontinence, a plastic pessary can be inserted into the vagina to support the bladder and urethra. Other conservative treatments include dietary changes, bladder training and other behavioral therapies.

Kegel exercises can also help, but as with any exercise, it takes time and must be continued to be beneficial.”

Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum.

Anne Le, M.D., a colorectal surgeon with Memorial Hermann Medical Group and affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest, said noninvasive therapies, dietary changes, medications and Kegel exercises are always the first line of treatment for bowel incontinence.

Anne Le, M.D., and Jayshree Patel, M.D.

“You’d be surprised how often we add fiber bulking agents to the patient’s diet and that’s all they need to control fecal incontinence,” she said. “Biofeedback to retrain the pelvic and anal sphincter muscles is also a noninvasive option.”

A relatively new treatment for bowel incontinence is Solesta®, a gel that acts as a bulking agent. It is usually administered once as an in-office procedure, but can be repeated twice.

“We inject it into the anal canal to essentially create a mechanical barrier to stool leakage, said Dr. Le. “It’s a little over 50 percent effective, but risks are extremely low, so for many patients, it’s worth trying before surgical treatments.”

Surgical options available to treat incontinence

| Photo by Larry Pullen stimulate the nerves, which in turn helps patients regain control of bowel function.

The best candidates for this therapy are those without previous major injury to the anal sphincter muscles.

“We start with a trial phase using a temporary generator for about two weeks,” said Dr. Le. “If patients report improvement, then we implant the permanent neurostimulator. Overall, patients report an 85 percent improvement in their symptoms with InterStim.”

When it comes to the surgical treatment of stress or mixed urinary incontinence, many patients find relief with a bladder sling. The two most common are the TOT (transobturator tape) and the TVT (tensionfree vaginal tape) slings, which act like a hammock to provide support under the urethra. Success rates for the slings range from 75 to 90 percent.

First used to treat urinary incontinence, InterStim® Therapy is now an FDAapproved treatment for bowel incontinence.

A tiny neurostimulator is inserted under the skin around the sacral nerves that control the bowel, rectum and bladder.

It transmits mild electrical impulses to

From breast and bone health to gynecological and incontinence surgeries, Memorial Hermann Southwest offers comprehensive, quality care for women throughout their lives. To learn more, visit memorialhermann.org or use our online appointment feature, ScheduleNow.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Accounting Terri L Sibbet, CPA 713-234-0618 Office Affordable, Accurate, Timely -Bookkeeping, Payroll, Payroll Tax Returns - Quickbooks, Financials, Sales & Property Tax Returns -Tax Return Preparation.

Advertising Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com Fort Bend’s ONLY business publication.

Fort Bend Focus 281-690-4242 www.fortbendfocus.com Fort Bend’s ONLY feature magazine Direct mailed to almost 40,000 homes every month in Fort Bend’s most affluent subdivisions.

Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER Newspaper.

Alterations & Tailoring LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS 281-242-3193 www.lizstailor.com 3626 Highway 6 South (In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center) Sugar Land, TX 77478 Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes. We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern. For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor.com or email us at liz@lizstailor.com.

Auto Repair / Maintenance Auto Central-Automotive Service & Sales 281-499-9684 www.autocentral.biz david@autocentral.biz. David Fauvelle, 2526 Fifth Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Fax: 281-499-0183, Fast, Friendly and professional automotive repair.

ASE Blue Seal Certified, State Inspection Station, Diesel Repair, Open Saturdays 8-3.

Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol.com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened.

Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

Colony One Auto Center P - 281-980-4440 F - 281-261-0048 www.colonyoneauto.com Are you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a familyowned and operated business, having serviced more than 210,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating. Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony One Auto Center has a complete state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over.

Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477.

First Tire & Automotive 281-313-2886 www.firsttireandauto.com Craig Popp, owner, 3 Sugar Land Locations. 960 Eldridge, 281-313-2886 & 2303 Williams Trace Blvd. 281-980-2666 (First Colony), 20015 Southwest Freeway. 281-343-5666 (Greatwood), Diagnostic testing and evaluation, Manufacturer’s routine recommended maintenance, domestic and foreign vehicle repairs, AAA approved, ASE certified. Ask about our Fleet Service!

Banks The State Bank of Texas 281-494-6686 www.tsbot.com nbb@tsbot.com. Nicki Black, 13010 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-494-6747. Locally and independently owned - our prime interest is you!

Economic Development The Katy Area Economic Development Council (Katy Area EDC) www.KatyEDC.org 281-396-2200 The Katy Area conomic Development Council (Katy Area EDC, a 501 (c) 6 non-profit corporation, is a full service economic Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal H June 2013

development corporation representing the Katy ISD area (Katy Area). Katy Area EDC : recruits new businesses, helps retain and expand existing businesses, helps create new businesses, facilitates the construction of business infrastructure and helps improve the quality of place and quality of life of the Katy Area.

Catering Salata www.mysalata.com 2170 Town Square Place, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

832-886-4582. Salata is a fresh and unique way to eat healthy and create your own freshly prepared hand tossed salad or salad wrap. Offering over 50 toppings of fruits and vegetables with the option to add chicken or seafood. Salata signature dressings made in house. We cater and deliver for any occasion including business meetings or training sessions. In a hurry? Go to mysalata.com and we’ll have your order prepared and ready to go. We are conveniently located in town square across from the Marriott and in the corridor of the Coca-Cola/ Minute Maid building. We are attached to Lone Star parking garage with free parking. For catering service contact Andrea Fidanza (cell) 337-534-3924 or Afidanza@mysalata.com.

Fax: 832-886-4591, Email: Sugarland@mysalata. com.

Country Clubs & Golf Courses Quail Valley Golf Club 281-403-8518 (Direct) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com Quail Valley Golf Course offers 36 holes of championship golf, a full practice facility, lessons and a fully stocked golf shop. The Missouri City Community Center at Quail Valley Golf Course hosts the Bluebonnet Grille at the 37th Hole, multiple event rooms as well as the 300 seat Magnolia Ballroom. Quail Valley Golf Course and the Missouri City Community Center are the perfect sites for your next meeting or big event. For more information visit www.golfquailvalley.com Quail Valley Golf Course 2880 La Quinta Dr. is located at Missouri City, TX 77459.

Riverbend Country Club 281-269-2526 www.riverbendcountryclub.org triciarbcc@gmail.com. Tricia Hawks, 1214 Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Conveniently located in the heart of Sugar Land, Riverbend Country Club is just 25 minutes south of downtown Houston, Texas. continued, on page 44

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Established in 1957, Riverbend continues its tradition as Fort Bend County’s only member owned club.

Whether you’re looking for championship golf, fine dining, pools, tennis, fitness facilities or a wide variety of social and golf activities Riverbend is definitely the place to belong.

Floral Flowers By Tiffany LLC 281-208-8681 www.FlowersByTiffanyStafford.com 13230 Murphy Road, Suite 400, Stafford, TX 77477.

281-208-8681. 2011 CMUS Power Award Winner – Internet Customer Service Award. Beautiful Flowers for all occasions, Weddings, Events, Funerals, Plants, Fruit & Gourmet Baskets. Member of the Better Business Bureau and Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Mention the Fort Bend Business Journal for a special discount.

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Foundations / Sprinklers

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Root Wall Pro 832.776.2338 www.RootWallPro.com 3346 East T.C. Jester D-47, Houston, TX 77018. Stop!

Before you uproot your mature trees as the solution to your foundation issues, call us! Simply adding peers to a faulty foundation is a misguided, incomplete solution when trees are also a part of the puzzle. One needs to also address mature tree roots. We can handle any size job in solving deep root foundation structure issues. Adding a deep root watering systems to your sprinkler system or any Root Wall Pro foundation watering system is crucial. With more than 20 years experience, Root Wall Pro offers the perfect solution to faulty foundations with our perfected barrier system and root watering system. Keep your mature trees (at a distance from your home) that add value to often your biggest investments--your home and business. Root Wall Pro is endorsed by Randy Lemmon and other local engineers. We also offer financing. We’ll alleviate your worries and give you the solution you need. Call us. You won’t be disappointed and will see the results quickly!

Golf Carts / Mobility Scooters CBC Golf Cart Services, Inc. 281-494-1164 Scooters by CBC 281-494-3454 www.cbcgolfcarts.com chris1001@windstream.net, 203 Ulrich Street, Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Behind Imperial Sugar).

CBC offers Sales, Service, New & Used, Rentals and Parts for two lines of products, GOLF CARTS and MOBILITY SCOOTERS. Authorized Dealer for Fairplay and Pride Mobility products. fax 281-494-1189.

12 MONTHS LISTING FOR ONLY $300

Glass Block/Showers/Windows South Texas Glass Block 281-355-8882 www. stglassblock.com We offer complete glass block solutions, providing excellent service and product to all of our customers.

We have been in business since 1995, serving the entire Houston and surrounding areas. Our excellent workmanship is unmatched both in the commercial and residential arena. No job is too big for South Texas Glass Block.

Home Health Care Texas State Healthcare & Hospice Care 281-208-4344 or 979-323-7099 www.txstatehealthcare.com What we do: Skilled Nursing - Home Health Aide Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapies - Medical Social Worker assisting with durable medical equipment needs and helping to provide Resources & Services in the Community - Wound Care - Catheter Care - Diabetic Care Lab Services - IV Therapy and more... “Hometown Nurses Helping Hometown People” Insurance Agencies Prince Benefits Group 713-884-8399 www.princebenefitsgroup.com Partner with a strategically uncompromising and experienced insurance agency that specializes in employee benefits. We help you attract the right talent and keep them happy! The jewel in our crown of insurance is group insurance but we offer the complete spectrum of benefits for groups and individuals: health, dental, life, vision, disability, 401k, general liability, property, worker’s compensation, umbrella, commercial auto, COBRA administration, HR compliance, etc. Prince Benefits Group provides your company the leverage it needs to get what it needs.

Insurance Solutions of Texas 281-565-2222 • 281-341-5060 www.insurancesolutionsoftexas.com Jay Harris, Auto, Home, Business, Flood Insurance.

14140 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. 281-565-2222, Fax 281-565-3333.

2515 Ave. H, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. 281-3415060, Fax 281-341-5558.

Jewelers Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our June 2013 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:00-6:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

Magazine Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com Fort Bend’s ONLY business publication. Reaching over 10,000 businesses monthly. The place to advertise to reach the vital Fort Bend County business community.

Fort Bend Focus - 281-690-4242 Pearland Focus - 281-690-4242 Focus on Women - 281-690-4242 www.fortbendfocus.com Fort Bend’s ONLY feature magazine Direct mailed to almost 40,000 homes every month in Fort Bend’s most affluent subdivisions.

Nature’s Pest Control Nature’s Own Pest And Lawn Service 281-656-2847 www.naturesownpestcontrol.org 18035 W. Little York Rd. Ste. F, Katy, TX 77449. Using an exterminator that will practice the safest and most natural techniques for pest control can be reassuring and June be the only consideration for those who are determined to live green in every way. Natural pest control with the best guarantee in the business. At Nature’s Own, we will eradicate your bugs and make your home bug free once again. Don’t lose any sleep over these pesky bugs. Call Nature’s Own today. Mention Fort Bend Business Journal and receive a special discount.

Newspaper Fort Bend Star 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER Newspaper.

Open MRI Upright MRI of Sugar Land 281-494-0505 www.mri911.com CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Upright MRI is the only True OPEN MRI in Sugar Land. We scan patients standing, sitting, or lying down. For the first time, patients can be scanned in weight-bearing postures and in their position of pain. It is ideal for patients who have difficulty lying down due to respiratory or cardiac problems. Mention this ad and receive $25 off your first scan. 2655 Cordes Drive #150, Sugar Land, 77479. Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Elissa R. Wedemeyer O.D., FCOVD, F.A.A.O 281-499-2600 www.drwedemeyer.com 6026 Hwy. 6 Missouri City, TX 77459. Therapeutic Optometrist; Visual Perceptual / Binocular Therapy; medical management of eye infections and diseases.

The office has a large selection of fashion frames.

Pharmacies Ed’s Pharmacy 281-499-4555 Ed Sziy, 3740 Cartwright, Missouri City, TX 77459, Fax: 281-499-7088.

Physicians Immunizations & Drug Testing IMU Southwest, The IMUnization Clinic 281-313-7468 www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com. 3727 Greenbriar Dr., Suite 403, Stafford, TX 77477- Vaccines for children and adults for school, fertility, work, immigration, or travel needs. Daytime, Evening, and Saturday hours and no wait appointments available. Vaccine titers and Drug Testing for individuals or corporations. Certified Drug Testing Center & CDC Designated Yellow Fever Provider. We perform oral HIV testing also. Mobile onsite clinics available for churches and corporations.

We are now in network with Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

Printers / Graphics Star Printing 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com We professionally design and print flyers, postcards, brochures, magazines, newspapers and catalogs in high-quality digital graphics.

Rain Gutters Sugar Land Rain Gutters & Remodeling 713-204-4664 SugarLandRainGutters.com Sales and installation of seamless rain gutters; repairing and cleaning out existing gutters and repairing fascia boards. Free Estimates and a 15 year warranty with all new installations. Also offering Organic Gardens and Landscaping by a degreed horticulturist. (Consulting and design fees apply).

Locally owned and operated in Sugar Land, Texas.

Real Estate / Residential Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kcurtice@curticecommercial.com.

Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-4943227, Brokerage, Development, Investment & Tenant Representation, 25 years experience in Fort Bend.

Riverstone Development Co. 281-499-8700 www.riverstone.com tomw@johnsondev.com. Tom Wilcox, 4855 Riverstone Blvd, Missouri City, Texas 77459, Fax: 281-499-8704, Luxurious waterside living in Fort Bend from $200s to the many millions.

Jeanne Gregory, CRS, GRI 281-344-8918 www.jeannegregory.com jeannegregory@earthlink.net.

14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, Fax: 281-242-6754, Re/Max Southwest.

Residential real estate sales & corporate relocation.

Jennifer Weaver, ABR, CRS, GRI 281-207-5037 www.jenniferweaver.com RE/MAX Southwest, 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Residential sales and corporate relocation since 1979.

Tree Removal / Stump Grinding / Professional Pruning and Tree Feeding R. H. Tree Service 832-277-6947 Tree removal, stump grinding, pruning and tree feeding are procedure specific and the result can be cost prohibitive when hiring a service that does only “surface” work and lacks proper expertise. With 20 years of experience, you can count on our consistent, reputable and professional crew. We are both insured and have excellent references. We handle all commercial and residential tree services, tree removal (no matter its height), proper procedural stump grinding, professional tree pruning and we have the experience and knowledge how to feed your trees that are undernourished or at a distressed level. Call the professional crew that you can count on! No job is too big or too small.

Video Services

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Optometrists

Star Digital Studios 281-690-4280 www.starvideoproductions.com A full service video production studio providing all phases of video production including professional writing, videography, editing, DVD duplication, distribution; also video deposition services to the legal community. For video needed for a TV commercial, website posting, employee training, promotional DVDs, special presentations, coverage of live events/trade shows, or corporate videos, give us a call. If you are interested in something you do not see on our website, let us know and we’re ready to accommodate your needs!

Remodeling / Outdoor Living Water Softening and Purification Systems Living Improvements 281-499-7000 www.living-improvements.com AWARD WINNING - 2010 & 2011 Houston’s BEST “Outdoor Living Space” Living Improvements’ commitment to excellence makes us the perfect fit for your building needs. We have over 200 years cumulative in-house experience in the remodeling and construction industry making us highly skilled, professional and detail oriented striving to exceed our customer’s expectations.

We feature outdoor living spaces, custom homes, interior and exterior renovations. Our commitment to excellence is just one of the reasons we have over 5,000 satisfied customers.

SERVING FORT BEND & SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR OVER 35 YEARS.

R & S Water Service 281-416-9353 www.rswaterservice.com info@rswaterservice.com R & S Water Service is a Full Service Licensed Water Treatment Company. We offer Cost-Effective and Long-Lasting Water Softeners. We are 30%-50% less expensive than other water softening companies and we offer the best customer service even after the sale! Sales, Service and Installation of Water Softeners, No Salt Conditioners, Reverse Osmosis Systems, Well Water Systems, Ambassador II ChemFree Iron Filter Systems and Chloramine Removal Systems. We also can test and repair Back Flow devices. For other services or any questions please contact us. 281-416-9353 or info@rswaterservice. com. **List with the BBB. **Licensed members of the TWQA Texas Water Quality Association.

Please call Barbara J. Carlson at 281-690-4204 or 281-687-9426.

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FOOD, DRINK, ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WHERE TO EAT NOW - The following is a list of exceptional restaurants throughout in Fort Bend County & Katy Area. Prices reflect the average cost of a three-course dinner for one person, excluding drinks, tax and tip. $$$$=Very Expensive ($60 & Up). $$$=Expensive ($40-$60). $$=Moderate ($20-$40). $=Inexpensive (Under $20) . FB=Full Bar. WB=Serves Wine & Beer.

Aling’s Hakka Chinese Cuisine Welcome to Sugar Land’s first Hakka Chinese Restaurant!

Using family recipes, Chefs Lin Motiwala and Gary Yan present this unique “Chindian” cuisine, a delicious fusion of both Chinese and Indian cookery (without the curry undertones). From savory steamed or pan fried Dumplings to traditional Indianstyle Hakka dishes, as prepared in Bombay/ Pune, like Chicken Lollipop, as well as American Chop Suey, each dish is prepared using the freshest ingredients to bring you a dining experience like no other. Lunch specials start at $6.95 for a 4 course meal. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch: 11am-3pm (TuesFri). Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm (Tues-Thurs & Sun) and 11pm (Fri & Sat). Aling’s is located in the First Colony Commons shopping center at Hwy 59 and Williams Trace Blvd. between Home Depot and Office Depot. 15425 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. Call 281-2420432. www.alingshakka.com. $$ AURA Restaurant Chef/Owner Frédéric Perrier brings over 30 years experience to his newest venture AURA. In an upscale yet casually comfortable setting, Innovative American Cuisine reigns and is highlighted in the numerous Daily Specials. AURA features only the finest,

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freshest ingredients. A three course prix fixe lunch for $12.95 to Mussles Marinieres, Roasted Red Snapper or Filet Mignon with Cognac Peppercorn Sauce. No need to go to Houston or into Sugar Land for a truly high quality dining experience... you will easily find it at AURA (without ‘Big Restaurant’ prices!) at Township Square - Missouri City. Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9 and Fri-Sat 5-10. Please call for Reservations &/ or Catering ~ 3400 FM 1092, 81-403-AURA (2872). $$ • WB BLU Restaurant | Lounge (New Listing) BLU boasts a globally influenced, Euro-Asian menu from acclaimed Executive Chef Junnajet “Jett” Hurapan. With a diverse background that spans cuisine from Thailand to New American and Mediterranean, Chef Jett’s dinner menu offers an extensive array of both small and larger plates perfect for sharing.

Looking for a great deal, come enjoy an incredible three-course lunch menu for $12 Tues - Fri, and $4 happy hour menu Tues Sun. BLU recently started a Live Jazz Sunday Brunch from 11am to 3pm!

Visit www. blusugarland.com ~ 2248 Texas Drive 281.903.7324. $$ • WB

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Candelari’s Pizzeria Albert Candelari began making sausage over 50 years ago. As the years have passed the flavor remains the same, which is why Candelari’s is the “King of Sausages”! They take that delicious Italian sausage and put it in pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. Enjoy appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, pizzas and desserts in there dining room, large patio, or full bar with large screen TV’s. Happy hour is Monday - Thursday 3 to 7pm. This casual dining experience is available at two locations in Fort Bend. Call either location for take-out or delivery. 7425 Hwy 6 S (Just North of Sienna) 832-947-0440 / 6825 S Fry Rd (Fry & 99) 281-395-6746. www.candelaris.com. $ • FB Fernando’s Latin Cuisine We are pleased to announce the arrival of Fernando’s Latin Cuisine-An exotic culinary adventure! Started by, Fernando Echeverria, the same owner of Los Andes by the Compact Center in Houston-Another wonderful Latin American restaurant. Fernando’s Latin Cuisine is located in the same building where Ruth’s Chris used to be. Featured dishes include Empanadas appetizer, Fileton, (Filet mignon) and Asada Y Camarones, Casually called the surf and turf. 14135 Southwest Freeway, in Sugar Land. 281-494-9087. wwww. fernandosrestaurants.com. $$ • FB

Call Barbara J. Carlson at 281-690-4204 or Barbara@fortbendbusinessjournal.com

Las Alamedas Restaurant & Cantina Las Alamedas Restaurant and Bar Continues the long standing tradition of fine Mexican food and beverages that began in 1980, is now relocated in Katy at The La Centerra Center. Join us seven days a week for our warm hospitality and anything from brunch on the weekends to private corporate events and everything in between. We are a total scratch kitchen featuring an extensive selection of authentic dishes. We are family friendly with a great children’s menu. Our patios were voted one of the top two in the Houston area. Please visit our website and like us on Facebook! The only thing missing is you! We are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and we serve brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Our bar and lounge offers full meal service from open to close. Hours of operation are, Monday thru Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm, Saturday from 10am to 11pm, Sunday from 10am to 9pm. BAR 11am till closing. 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Suite F-140, Katy, TX 77494.

281-347-3030. Reservations accepted by phone and on line by visiting our web site www. lasalamedas.com. $$ • FB

made from scratch meals that is unforgettably delicious!” Manager Kenny adds. The restaurant offers accommodations for small group meetings and wonderful party tray for catering to the near by businesses and schools. Panda Garden is open 7 days a week on Mon. – Sat.: 11a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sun. 11a.m. – 9:30p.m. Delivery is available everyday with a min. of $15.00 purchase. A lunch special is offered daily as well as the full regular menu offerings. 3563 Hwy 6 @ Williams Trace, 281-265-0303. $ • WB

Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & Grill Santos Escobar and his brother Ascension Escobar serve up dozens of heaping traditional gourmet Mexican plates. Lunch Specials run weekdays from 11am - 3pm. Great margaritas, fajitas and much more. Catering available as well as a party room for private parties. • 12821 Southwest Freeway. 281-240-3060. $ • FB

Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse is the best new steakhouse in Fort Bend.

Tradicao, pronounced Tradee-son, was named after the Brazilian word for “tradition” and founded on the idea to continue this traditional way of grilling. They are a family owned and operated churracaria whose goal is to make sure your dining experience is one you will never forget.

Their prixe fixe menu includes 14 cuts of perfectly grilled meats brought to your table side, a large salad bar and hot sides. Tradicao would like to invite you to come join them, sit back and relax. Lunch MonFri 11am-2pm, Sat Closed, Sun 12-3pm. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9:30pm, Fri 5-10pm, Sat 4-10pm, Sun 5-9pm. Phone: 281-277-9292. 12000 Southest Freeway, Meadows Place, TX, 77477, www.

TradicaoSteakhouse.com. $ • WB

Panda Garden Panda Garden Restaurant, the three times winner for Best Oriental Restaurant in Fort Bend County, located at 3563 Highway 6 in Kroger Center, provides a warm, casual environment to best service all diners. The goal of our restaurant is to offer 100% satisfactory to the customers with variety selection of popular Hunan Cuisine. “We offer fresh,

Post Oak Grill Restaurant & Bar The Rios Family invites you to come and experience the same quality, ambiance and service that you have at the original Post Oak Grill. Join us for a wonderful culinary adventure featuring fine prime beef, chops, fresh seafood, soups, sandwiches, salads, and outstanding wine selection. Open lunch & dinner - Monday-Thursday 11:0010:00pm, Friday 11:00-11:00p.m., Saturday 4:00-11pm, Sunday 10:00-9:00pm, & Sunday Brunch 10:00-2:00pm. Happy Hour 4:007:00pm. 1550 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land • Call 281-491-2901. www.PostOakGrillSugarland. com $$ • FB

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Salata (New Listing) “The Next Generation Salad Bar” offers tossed-to-order salads and wraps created from a selection of nearly 50 fresh ingredients including an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken and seafood.

All Salata’s dressings are made in-house and are available for take-home purchase. Salata provides fast and healthy meal options for lunch or dinner 7 days a week and with outdoor seating at this location. Online ordering at www.mySalata.com. Have a training session or a business meeting and can’t get out for lunch?

We will be happy to cater any occasion and bring the Salata experience to you. For catering contact Andrea Fidanza (Cell) 337-534-3924 or Sugar Land store 832-886-4582. $ • FB Salvatore Italian American Bistro (New Listing) “Welcome to our family,” is the greeting you receive from Executive Chef and General Manager, Michael Wagner, when you enter Salvatore Italian American Bistro on Wilcrest Drive and U.S. 59. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch with family, friends or a date, this restaurant is quite a find. Salvatore also boasts it’s Amore Wine Bar, which is a full bar w/large TV screens & features raw oysters. Lunch specials are $8.50 per person and include a beverage. For the dinner entrees, those Italian-American favorites, range from $10 to $23 and each is served with a fresh garden salad. There’s also a wine list of high quality, traditional wines, and other choices by the glass. Bottle specials are on Tuesday night, when the wine is half off and on Wednesday, buy one and get one free. Salvatore’s caters to the small ones with it’s very special Bambino and Bambina offerings. Live entertainment is available Friday and Saturday evenings. Salvatore/Amore is open Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 9 p.m.; and Monday the restaurant is closed. Catering is always available.

11786 S. Wilcrest Dr. Houston, Tx 77099. Call 281-498-6790 or visit salvatoreitalianbistro.com. $ • WB

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We’re taking mammograms to a whole new dimension.

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Now available at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital According to the American Cancer Society, the early detection of breast cancer saves thousands of lives each year. One of the newest tools in this effort is 3-D mammography, or tomosynthesis, which is now available at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital.

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StLukesSugarLand.com Highway 59 one block north of Highway 6 at Lake Pointe Parkway | 1317 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77478

BACK PAIN? NECK PAIN? The Spine Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the comprehensive, coordinated option for you in Fort Bend County.

For back and neck pain, there’s only one premier choice — Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Spine Center. Whether you’ve had pain for just a few days or several long years, you’ll find everything you need to diagnose and treat your condition in a convenient location, with access to premier spine specialists and a complete range of treatment options.

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