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never took vocal or instrument lessons while I was growing up, but that probably would have been different had Sessions Music existed during that time. Set foot in a Sessions Music’’s Sugar Land Town Square Office, and it’s apparent that this is Music Education for the 21st Century. Sessions’ third location opened in Sugar Land, in late January. From those interested in playing in a band to songwriters honing their craft to youngsters learning about instruments for the first time, Sessions Music truly has something for everyone. If it had been around in my day, I may have been a contestant on The Voice or touring with the Zac Brown Band. My daydreams aside, it is a great place for the musically-inclined or those wishing to become musically-inclined. It’s always great to see new businesses sprout up in Fort Bend County, and it isn’t by coincidence that there are so many of them choose to set up shop here. Fort Bend County offers a great climate for business with a diverse customer base. With March now in full swing, hopefully the weather will remain consistently beautiful and the bluebonnets will be in bloom. Let’s enjoy Texas Independence, College Basketball and the Houston Rodeo, before we delve into April. Sincerely, Michael

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Inside Stories Amy Mitchell seeks Re-election for Sugar Land City Council, District 3.....................6 BB&T supports the 2015 Community Challenge event.....................................................8 What does your risk meter read?..............................................................................................9 Kalsi Engineering endows professorship at the University of Houston...................10 Westpark Springs Hospital opens.........................................................................................11 Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital MRI receives ACR accreditation renewal........12 Medwin Family Medicine & Rehab —Healthcare for the entire family.....................14 Dwayne Grigar announces Candidacy for Rosenberg Mayor....................................16 Susan Sillavan-Forbes named Fair Manager of the Year.............................................18 Fort Bend Museum will host largest most important fundraiser................................20

PRESIDENT Michael Fredrickson PUBLISHER Jonathan McElvy ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Frank Vasquez EDITOR Michael Sudhalter ACCOUNTING Lisa Long ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Diane Strehl John Sazma Delvina Palacios Jessica Kij PRODUCTION MANAGER Joey Belleza GRAPHIC DESIGNER / WEB Jan Carlo Arcillas

Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance - Ribbon Cutting.................................................25 Sugar Land receives clean Audit ..........................................................................................26 Houston Methodist Primary Care Group welcomes Dr. Tse.......................................28 Breastfeeding program honored............................................................................................29 Flix Brewhouse coming soon in Sugar Land.....................................................................44

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Amy Mitchell seeks Re-election for Sugar Land City Council, District 3

my Mitchell recently announced that she is seeking re-election to Sugar Land City Council in the May 9, 2015 General Election. Ms. Mitchell is currently serving her second term on City Council representing District 3. She is a 20-year resident of Sugar Land and a well-known attorney, long recognized for her dedication to community service. During her tenure on City Council, Ms. Mitchell served on several City of Sugar Land committees including: the Finance Committee, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Compensation Committee and the Economic Development Committee. Her responsibilities on these committees included effectuating a financial policy for the city of Sugar Land, helping to develop and decide on legislative policies and initiatives, ensuring that public safety personnel were adequately and appropriately compensated and helping to ensure the design of Texas Instruments building and the Performing Arts Center met the high standards set by Sugar Land. Ms. Mitchell set her goal to protect the citizens of Sugar Land and was one of the strongest proponents of making EMS services a part of what Sugar Land now offers its citizens. During her tenure on City Council, Constellation Field, Texas Instruments, the Sugar Land Fire Station 7 opened, the Sugar Land EMS program began, numerous medical facilities were built and/or expanded including Memorial Hermann Sugar Land and Methodist Hospital, and participated in helping to make the University of Houston Campus another major campus. Ms. Mitchell also represented residents of District 3 at numerous official city functions, from the grand openings of Sugar Land Fire Station 7 and Constellation Field, the ground breaking for the Ace Performing Arts Center and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, and

numerous regional chamber and infrastructure events. Ms. Mitchell was also honored to participate in a wide range of community events including emceeing the Annual Dragon Boat Races and the Aga Amy Mitchell Khan Partnership Walk and Golf Tournaments. As a community leader, Ms. Mitchell remains active with a number of community organizations including, the Sugar Land Exchange Club (past President and Board Member), Sugar Land Citizens Police Academy, Sugar Land Citizens Fire Academy, Sugar Land 101, and Sugar Land Rotary. Ms. Mitchell is an active member of both the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance and serves on the Advisory Board of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. Ms. Mitchell remains a strong advocate for the many educational institutions in Fort Bend. Recently, Ms. Mitchell played a key role as a vocal advocate for keeping Colony Bend Elementary School open. Additionally, Ms. Mitchell regularly volunteers her time to local schools, from making career day presentations at First Colony Middle School, to being an awards presenter at Clements High School, to teaching mediation and litigation skills at the University of Houston Law Center. Prior to serving on City Council, Ms. Mitchell founded Mitchell and Duff, LLC, one of the first female owned law firms in Fort Bend County. Ms. Mitchell has been practicing law for almost 30 years and has been recognized by judges and lawyers who participated in awarding her the highest ranking for her preeminent ethical standards and legal work. Additionally, she was

appointed by the State Bar of Texas to serve on the 5A Grievance Committee of the State Bar to oversee the conduct of lawyers in Fort Bend and surrounding areas to uphold the highest ethical standards in the legal profession. Ms. Mitchell was also honored by her peers on the 5A committee when they elected Ms. Mitchell to the maximum term of service for a member of the committee. Council Member Mitchell states, “Serving on the City Council has been an honor and privilege. My experience and respect for this community has enabled me to work tirelessly on behalf of Sugar Land and District 3. Each decision I am asked to make on behalf of District 3 and the city are weighed heavily and I do my best to make a decision that is the most beneficial for the city to continue as one of America’s best places to live now and in the future. I continuously work to understand the issues and policies at hand, to stay informed and be prepared to react and respond to issues in my district.” As a City Council Member, Ms. Mitchell is known for her accessibility and transparency and her continued communication with residents regarding key issues effecting the Sugar Land area. “As a long time resident of Sugar Land, no other person is more engaged in Sugar Land’s rich and varied community than Amy Mitchell.” said Amy Mitchell supporter Jennifer Chiang. “As a long time constituent of District 3, no other council member works as hard as Amy to represent not only the constituents of District 3 but all of Sugar Land. I’m proud to call her my council member and I am proud to call her my friend!” Ms. Mitchell is excited to announce that her Campaign Election Kickoff Reception will take place on February 10, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Rouxpour, centrally located in District 3 at Sugar Land Town Square, 2298 Texas Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Please come attend and show your support.

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BB&T supports the 2015 Community Challenge event

ccessHealth is pleased to announce that BB&T will be sponsoring the 2015 “Community Challenge” Softball and Volleyball Tournament. BB&T has made a $5,000 sponsorship donation and will be competing in the softball tournament. The “Community Challenge” event will be a fun-filled family event held on March 28at Missouri City’s Community Park – 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The events attractions will also include food trucks, raffles and children’s activities. Other Grand Slam sponsors include Houston Methodist Sugar Land, the City of Missouri City and Legacy Ford. Also supporting the event is Community Health Choice as a Home Run sponsor; Fort Bend Dental Associates and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land as Triple Hitter Sponsors; Frost Bank, MD Anderson, Pelican Energy and the Richmond Rotary Club as Umpire sponsors, and the Exchange Club of Fort Bend, Gurecky Manufacturing Service, Inc., HealthSouth, Sterling McCall Lexus and St. Luke’s Health as Dugout sponsors.

“We are so excited that the level of support for this event continues to grow and the event is one that those who have participated in look forward to,” said Cindy Reaves. “This committee, led by Co-Chairs David Timmermeyer and Taylor Connor, has put together a great event that we know Carol Edwards, CEO of AccessHealth and the community will Kai Jones, Marketing President of BB&T. enjoy! We have some of the most popular food trucks in the city coming in and out during the day, with things for children to do, and some pretty competitive teams in softball and volleyball. This will be a great day,” said Carol Edwards, CEO. AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit community health center that serves Fort Bend, Waller, Wharton, Austin and Colorado Counties. AccessHealth is dedicated to excellence in providing integrated health care services to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves without regard to income or circumstance. AccessHealth is a United Way agency. For additional information on becoming a sponsor or registering a team for the Community Challenge event, please contact Sharonda DeBose at (281) 633-3144 or sdebose@myaccesshealth.org.

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What does your risk meter read?

n my experience, the question of how much risk to take confuses most people. While, pre-retirees and retirees in general are very conservative, they tend to feel pressure, perhaps from the media or from family members or peers with whom they speak, that they need to take more risk to make sure that their money lasts. This is understandable as the financial world, in an effort to combat decreasing interest rates and volatility in the stock market, has begun to revise its own well-established principles. But, at Roberts Wealth Management, we feel that it’s important to stick to the basics. A carefully crafted retirement income plan should be built to help you weather any economy. One of these well-established principles that’s now being “revised” is the Rule of 100. Basically this rule states that 100 minus your age, as a general rule, equals the maximum percentage of assets that you should have “at risk.” When we say “at risk,” we mean any instrument that could lose value. Some common examples are stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Let’s take an example and assume that the average age of our client couple is 62. For that couple, 100-62= 48%. This particular couple should not have more than 48% at risk in investments that could lose money. The rule seems simple, right? What we’ve found is that most people get confused as to what investments are “free from market risk.” For example, this couple might understand that they should have 62% of their assets free from market risk, but they are often uncertain exactly which assets are free

from market risk. So, here are the financial tools that can be considered to offer a level of protection from market losses – CDs, many governmentissued securities, fixed annuities and fixed index annuities (also known as “hybrid” annuities). What each of these tools have in common is that you are not subject to losses due to market fluctuations. At Roberts Wealth Management, we like to combine general principles, such as the Rule of 100, with knowledge April R. Roberts, J.D. of our clients’ needs and wants. Not everyone is the same peg – as an investment advisor professional, it’s our fiduciary duty to determine when it might be in our clients’ best interest to tweak the rules. But, basic principles are important. Vince Lombardi is famous for holding up a brown oblong ball and stating, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” Like Coach Lombardi, it’s our job to remind clients to get back to the basics. Please email or give us a call if you’d like to set up a complimentary risk analysis on your families’ portfolio. You’ll be glad that you did!

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Kalsi Engineering endows professorship at the University of Houston

he current issue of the University of Houston “Momentum” magazine announces a new endowed professorship in the mechanical engineering department that is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Kalsi of Kalsi Engineering, Inc. The “Dr. Manmohan Singh Kalsi and Dr. Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi Endowed Professorship” was established in 2014 in honor of Professor Gabriel Fazekas. M.S. Kalsi was accepted at the Punjab University College of Engineering in Chandigarh, India at age 16, graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1967. He came to the United States to pursue his graduate studies, and chose the University of Houston after considering offers from several other universities. Professor Gabriel Fazekas had an outsized influence on Dr. Kalsi’s graduate studies, and eventual career path. A Hungarian by birth, Fazekas was educated in Switzerland. Prior to teaching at the University of Houston, he worked for many years in industry, including service as the chief engineer of several large corporations. This extensive industrial experience is what made Fazekas such an outstanding professor of mechanical engineering. Kalsi’s first class with Fazekas was titled the “Mechanics of Friction, Lubrication, and Wear”—a course that has had a lasting impact on Kalsi’s professional trajectory in the realm of valve engineering. While Fazekas was the chief engineer at American Machine and Foundry in 1957, he experimented with the idea of using an O-ring in a slanted groove to produce a hydrodynamic rotary seal. The core idea was to use the slant to force a lubricant film into the dynamic sealing interface in response to rotation. Although the experiments were unsuccessful, Fazekas believed that success could be achieved if better design parameters could be selected through more advanced analytical work. This analytical work, and follow-up testing, is the master’s thesis challenge Kalsi accepted from Fazekas. After creating a one dimensional elasto-hydrodynamic model and using it to predict performance, Kalsi was able to select seal design parameters that provided stable hydrodynamic performance, even at higher speeds and pressures. After finishing his master’s degree in 1970, Kalsi began a career in industry with a major valve manufacturer. Although working full time, he went back to the University of March 2015 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

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Houston to pursue his Ph.D., choosing more intensive research in the field of hydrodynamic rotary seals as his dissertation. His co-advisors were Professors Fazekas and Patrick Hedgecox. Part of the research involved study of the hydrodynamic lubrication mechanism using an optical interference technique that allowed direct observation and measurement of interfacial film thickness. As a result of this fundamental research, which provided much greater insight into the operation of a hydrodynamic seal, non-dimensional equations were developed that predict minimum film thickness, coefficient of friction, and leakage of a slanted seal. During Kalsi’s time at the University of Houston, Fazekas challenged him to find a way to apply the knowledge he had gained to create a commercial rotary seal product line. Kalsi founded his own consulting engineering business in 1978, just three years after completing his Ph.D. Before long, he learned of the need for improved rotary seals in the oilfield drilling industry, and conducted tests that led to a commercially successful line of hydrodynamic rotary seals. The research that Professor Fazekas inspired continues to this day, providing continual improvements to our rotary seal product line. Without the world-class education provided by the University of Houston, and the guidance and inspiration provided by Professor Fazekas, Kalsi may have never gone on to found a successful engineering firm—and he certainly wouldn’t have become enamored with the field of rotary sealing. This new endowed professorship is a way of saying thank you, to both the university and Professor Fazekas.

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Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital MRI receives ACR accreditation renewal

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Trader Joe’s Celebrates Grand Opening of Katy Store

rader Joe’s, a unique, neighborhood grocery store with foods and beverages from the exotic to the basic, celebrated its grand opening last month. To kick off the official opening, Captain Josh Hammond, Regional V.P. Greg Paquet, city officials, and the Trader Joe’s crew gathered for a ceremonial lei-cutting to welcome new customers – Trader Joe’s style. The celebration included food demonstrations, live music, and more. The store will be open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily and will offer wine and beer as well as groceries. The Katy store is located in the La Centerra at Cinco Ranch plaza at 2717 Commercial Center Blvd., Suite 100, and is about 9,600 square feet. The store features festive décor, mixing traditional Trader Joe’s cedar-covered walls and Hawaiian-inspired elements with local

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welve-year Rosenberg City Council incumbent Dwayne Grigar announced today his desire to continue his service to the citizens of Rosenberg by filing for Mayor. “Since I began my service as a member of Rosenberg City Council twelve years ago, Rosenberg has benefitted from enormous growth, only matched by the enormous potential that the future holds for our City,” said Grigar. “As mayor, my plan is to continue to work on economic development and infrastructure to insure that Rosenberg will live up to its potential for years to come.” During his tenure on Council, Grigar supported economic development initiatives that have brought new business to Rosenberg including Brazos Town Center, Aldi USA and Si Environmental Water Services Company. Grigar also voted in favor of signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Paragon Outlet Partners to develop a 400,000 square foot outlet mall scheduled to break ground in 2015 in addition to the two business parks

currently in development. “Bringing new business opportunities to Rosenberg brings jobs to our City,” said Grigar. “Rosenberg is a prime location for expanding businesses. We have a qualified work force, available land tracts and because of the I-69 designation, accessibility. As mayor, I will continue to work on bringing economic opportunities to our citizens.” Providing tax relief through the initiation of a homestead exemption for Rosenberg citizens is another Grigar’s priorities. “Rosenberg has been fortunate to bring new businesses contributing new revenue to the City,” said Grigar. “Now, we need to focus on relieving our homeowner’s tax burdens with homestead exemptions.” Grigar cited his record on supporting new infrastructure plans and his pledge to continue his efforts to prepare Rosenberg’s aging infrastructure for future population. He supported the Brazosport Water Authority (BWA) agreement that secured the delivery of three million gallons of treated surface water a day for the City by building a 32-mile water line. “Having a sustainable water supply is

crucial for our City. In order to be prepared for our future growth, we must have a long-term, sustainable supply of water that we can depend on.” Raised in Rosenberg, Grigar has served on multiple community Dwayne Grigar organizations include the Rosenberg Planning Commission, Rosenberg Development Corporation, Rosenberg Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board, and the Rosenberg Professional Services/Engineering Project Review Committee. He and his wife, Sharon Blinka, reside in Rosenberg with their daughter, Colbee. “The future of Rosenberg is now,” said Grigar. “By maintaining – and growing – our economy and putting needed infrastructure projects as a priority, Rosenberg will be ready for the future, a future filled with prosperity and success. As mayor of Rosenberg, I will be committed to preparing our City for success.”

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Top Honor For Fort Bend County Fair Susan Sillavan-Forbes named Fair Manager of the Year

ort Bend County Fair Manager, Susan Sillavan-Forbes has been named 2015 Fair Manager of the year by the Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAF&E) at their annual convention and trade show on January 10th. As fair manager, Sillavan-Forbes has overseen the operation and successes of the fair for the past 6 years. This impressive honor is given to the person who demonstrated superior leadership and professional achievement from among a statewide market of fairs, festivals and events, including the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, RodeoHouston and Rodeo Austin. Sillavan-Forbes is a fair industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience. She is coming off the most successful year the Fort Bend County Fair has hosted. 2014 was record breaking in several facets including attendance exceeding 200,000 fair-goers, generated revenue and the cumulative auction monies surpassing the 2 million dollar mark. “2014 was an outstanding year for us,” boasts Sillavan-Forbes. “I am deeply grateful by the recognition; from my peers

I worked with an incredible staff, the best volunteers and a supportive board; that really makes my job that much easier to do and to accomplish what I set out to do.

and the organization. It as honor and gratifying to achieve for our fair.” Sillavan-Forbes came to Fort Bend County Fair with visions and intentions of taking it to the next level. Under her supervision and leadership she has created an oasis of new events for fair-goers of all ages. Children’s Tractor Pull, Junior Royalty Pageant; Crowning a Prince, a Princess, a Duke, a Duchess and a Junior Fair Queen; Diaper Derby, Lawn Tractor Races, Lil Wranglers BBQ Contest, the Go Tejano Committee, Grapes on the Brazos wine venue and Committee, Mutton Bustin’, Antique Car Show, 5K Run and a new Sponsorship program. Her fingerprints of her year-round hard work are evident during the fair’s 10-day run. Spreading awareness of the Fort Bend County Fair Association and their mission to raise monies for scholarships is a continued effort of Sillavan-Forbes; she has coordinated and added several fair sponsored events throughout the year. A Crawfish Boil, Go Tejano fundraising dance, Boots & Buckles on The Bay Fishing Tournament and the Downtown Stomp (wine event in historic downtown Rosenberg) are events that the community can enjoy during the year and show their support for the county’s youth. “I worked with an incredible staff, the best volunteers and a supportive board; that really makes my job that much easier to do and to accomplish what I set out to do,” admits

Sillavan-Forbes. TAF&E, formed in 1926 and exists to help promote the value and importance of fairs, festivals and special events. The TAF&E inspires the leadership, creates agriculture and education opportunities, and develops strategies and techniques that enhance and advance the fair and special events industry. Sillavan-Forbes joins a long list of influential industry experts who have earned this coveted recognition. Sillavan-Forbes recently married her longtime beau, Shane Forbes and again earned the affectionate title of “Gigi” on the birth of her 6th grandchild. She is already in the works for the 2015 fair, lining up entertainment, adding events and as she says, “making 2015 bigger and better.” The Fort Bend County Fair returns on September 25 to October 4, 2015.

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The Fort Bend County Museum will host its largest and most important fundraiser, Lone Star Stomp

he Fort Bend County Museum will host its largest and most important fundraiser, Lone Star Stomp, at 6:30 pm, Saturday, April 18, at the George Ranch Historical Park arena. Lone Star Stomp: Tall Texas Tales will feature silent and live auctions, great food and drinks, interactive history demonstrations, and music from the Grammy nominated band The Texas Gypsies. This year’s Master of Ceremonies is Cowboy Dave, weekday evening 100.3 The Bull radio host. President of Hartman Newspapers, L.P., Bill Hartman, and his wife Laura, will serve as Honorary Chairs for the Lone Star Stomp. Hartman Newspapers publishes a number of daily, semi-weekly and weekly news

publications, including the Katy Times and the Fort Bend Herald. Hartman is an awardwinning journalist. “There is no better gift we can leave than continuing to tell the story of Fort Bend County to our descendants and the thousands of new residents who continue to make our home their home,” said Bill Hartman, Lone Star Stomp Honorary Chair. “The Museum is a never-ending storehouse of the heritage of our great history, and we encourage you to join us in sponsoring and supporting this year’s Lone Star Stomp. Knowing the history and values of Fort Bend County will make you appreciate life here even more.” The exciting Tall Tales-themed event will feature a variety of interactive historical demonstrations including rope tricks, blacksmithing, and a vintage photo booth

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where everyone will be invited to dress up. Additionally, there will be dinner stations throughout the arena, a wine pull and whiskey tasting, boot shiners, and a saloon. “I volunteered to be this year’s chair because the Lone Star Stomp is our most important and exciting event of the year! The Stomp showcases our mission of preserving the history of Fort Bend County for future generations,” said Terri Norris, Director of Development for the Fort Bend County Museum Association, who serves as this year’s Lone Star Stomp chairperson. “Along with the Hartmans, the staff, the board and the volunteers of the Fort Bend County Museum Association, I ask you for your support. It is only with your support that we can keep our future generations educated with our rich history!” All proceeds of the Lone Star Stomp benefit the educational and preservation efforts of the Fort Bend County Museum. The event will be held in George Ranch Historical Park’s indoor arena, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond, TX. For ticket and table reservations, underwriting and sponsorship opportunities, or more information, visit http://www.fortbendmuseum.org/annualevents/stomp/ or contact the event’s committee chair, Terri Norris, at tnorris@ fortbendmuseum.org or 281-342-1256.

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Candidates will be selected on the basis of Professional Achievement • Leadership • Community Impact You many nominate anyone from any walk of life. Please submit 200 words or less on your reasons for the nomination, taking into consideration the above along with professional activities, special recognitions, their overall commitment and impact on the community along with their personal story. What sets them apart from others in the same field? Please include a 4 x 7 hi-res digital headshot and the following information:

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It was always a no brainer for usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the timing came down to real estate availability. There are so many people here that believe in Music Education. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gretchen Rau Sessions Music VP/GM

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Sessions Music makes Sugar Land sound sweeter

COVER STORY By Michael Sudhalter

he sweet sounds of musical instruments and vocalists honing their craft will soon be commonplace in Fort Bend

County. Sugar Land Town Square Plaza is the location of the third and newest Sessions Music, a music education company dedicated to teaching everything from singing and playing to music therapy, all to individuals ranging from six months to 70+ years old. “Music is such a personal experience — music education should be as well,” Sessions Music VP/GM, Gretchen Rau said. Sessions is the brainchild of Jon Silberman, a giant in the Commercial Real Estate business who enjoys being a drummer in his free time. Silberman, a strong believer in music education, wanted to create a studentfriendly program where those interested in honing their music skills could enjoy themselves in a fun, engaging environment.

There are eight lesson rooms and two group rooms all of which are state-of-theart, including security cameras in each room. Silberman opened Sessions’ first location at Town & Country in the Memorial area in June 2011 and then a second one at Bellaire Blvd and Stella Link in Houston in October 2013. The Sugar Land location opened in late January. Rau has opened each of the three locations. The long-term goal is to open about 10 locations throughout Greater Houston and then to go national. Sugar Land has always been in Sessions’ plans. “It was always a no brainer for us— the timing came down to real estate availability,” Rau said. “There are so many people here who believe in music education.” Students can take individual and group lessons. Bands that are established can receive guidance at Sessions Music, but Sessions also puts together bands if individual students request it. “We do audition prep and track student progress to make sure they’re enjoying what they’re doing,” Rau said. Students are placed together by their age range and skill level. There is a certified Music Therapist on staff and each of Sessions’ rooms is equipped with Apple computers that have Garage Band recording capabilities. Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal H March 2015

There are a total of 12 full-time staff members across the company but as many as 30 part-time instructors who discovered Sessions through word of mouth. All of the employees, full-time and part-time, go through extensive background checks. “Some of our instructors are professional gig musicians,” Rau said. The Kindermusik curriculum puts children as young as infants and toddlers together, so they can begin to be around music, thus gaining an appreciation for it. There are two levels of the Lil’ Rockers program. Which introduces elementary school-aged children to a wide variety of modern music instruments. After graduating from Lil’ Rockers II, the students can choose to specialize in a certain area. Continues...

Adults who attend classes at Sessions Music are usually either looking to reintroduce themselves to an instrument they played many years ago, or they’re focusing on learning how to play a new one. Songwriters who hone their skills eventually have the opportunity to record the tunes that they pen. The other two locations have a combined 575 students, and Sugar Land expects to have approximately 200 students within the next few months. Sessions has created partnerships with the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Moore School of Music at the University of Houston and has worked with Sam Houston State’s Music Therapy Program. Sessions also establishes partnerships with local school districts and looks forward to working with Fort Bend ISD, along with private schools, daycares and churches. “Many public schools don’t have Fine Arts budgets like they once did,” Rau said. “We hope to fill the gap and partner with local schools.” Every Sessions student has monthly performance opportunities. Past concert sites have been at Discovery Green and Town & Country Center. Sessions’ future plans include a Music Scholarship program and an Instrument Donation program where people in the community can donate their used instruments. Sessions’ hours are noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. In-Home lessons are also available.

Missouri City resident Jenae Brown plays the piano and sings at Sessions Music in Sugar Land.

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Lakes Country Club for the ‘Texana Tee Off’ Fundraising Golf Tournament Dust off your clubs, get your golf buddies together and make your way to Weston Lakes Country Club for the 3rdAnnual ‘Texana Tee Off’ Fundraising Golf Tournament which will take place on March 30, 2015. This open tournament promises to be a great day for all who participate. The ‘Texana Tee Off’ is being chaired by Mary Rose Zdunkewicz, Mayor of Weston Lakes, who is being assisted by co-chairs J.C. Whitten, Anthony Francis and Gary Pearson. The 18 hole scramble tournament includes; lunch, dinner, live and silent auctions. To make things even more exciting, this year we have a putting contest sponsored by Partners in Benefits with great prizes including a top prize of $3,000! Presenting Sponsor is Texana’s Community Partner - Legacy Ford. Sponsorships are still available including the Course sponsorship at $3,000 to $200 Hole Sponsorship. Anyone interested in sponsoring this event should contact: J.C. Whitten at 281.750.9897. Texana Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organization which provides behavioral healthcare and intellectual & developmental disabilities services to residents in a six county area that includes; Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Waller and Wharton Counties. Texana serves about 4,000 individuals per month and over 14,000 annually though its array of service and programs which includes clinics, learning centers, centers for autism treatment, group homes and supported employment. The Committee is in full swing and expects another “hole in one” event; however, they need your help; as our county continues to grow,

Jason Hall, left, Gary Pearson, J.C. Whitten, Fran Aldrich and Mary Rose Zdunkewicz.

so too, does the demand for Texana’s services and additional support can only be satisfied through the generosity of our community. What better way to start your week? For more information contact: Andi Wallis at Ph: 281.239.1427.

RIBBON CUTTING Epic Family Care, PLLC is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to your family. We treat the whole family from age 2-99. We are a full range clinic providing all your healthcare needs from full physicals, school physicals, well child, weight loss, allergy testing and internal medicine. 7417 West Grand Parkway South, Ste #150, Richmond, TX 77407. Back row/Right to Left: Dedrick Meeks (Breath of Hope), Chris Hough, Reyna Darne, Vinit Darne (Owner of Epic Family Care, PLLC), Shreya Darne. Middle Row/Right to Left: Nathalie Gasterin, Brandy Hough, Jacob Hough, Laura King, Rajvi Patel, Samantha King (R.N of Epic Family Care), Mariah Gonzales, Laura Gonzales, Janet Scudder, CPA. Front Row/Right to Left: Regina Morales (President/CEO Central Fort Bend Chamber), Anthony Francis (A.L Francis & Associates), Jalpa Patel (Physician Assistant/Owner of Epic Family Care, PLLC), Nirmala Kethineni (M.D/Owner of Epic Family Care, PLLC), Joshua Hough, Tom Wilson (Reading Rd Professional Office), Adrianne Manrique (Central Fort Bend Chamber), Lisa McGarity (Membership Director of Central Fort Bend Chamber).

The OakBend Medical Center carried out the Ribbon Cutting for their ACE Unit with over 100 people in attendance! The ACE Unit is designed with the elderly in mind, to provide specialized care and promotes a home-like environment. The OakBend Medical Center carried out the Ribbon Cutting for their ACE Unit with over 100 people in attendance! The ACE Unit is designed with the elderly in mind, to provide specialized care and promotes a home-like environment. 1705 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469. Front Row/Left to Right: Anthony L. Francis, Vickie Lynn Tonn, Regina Morales (President/CEO Central Fort Bend Chamber), Crystal Lewis, Cindy Johnson, Sue McCarty, Tom Wilson, Dr. Owen Capocyan, Joe Freudenberger (CEO of OakBend Medical Center), May Tape, Christa Rollock, Joey Gurecky, Jeff Council, Ann Council, Ruthanne Mefford ,Johanna Compean. 2nd Row/Left to Right: Darryl Williams, Darren Williams, Jean Machann, Lisa Wilson, Shirley Jackson, Jan Thibodeaux, Dr. Douglas Thibodeaux, Melissa Garcia-Martin, Norma Petrosewicz, Ron McCann, Ashleigh Jones, Barry Beard, Jeana Manrique, Dallis Warren, Cindy Reaves.

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First free standing Emergency Room in Sugar Land celebrates eighth anniversary On February 23rd St. Michael’s Emergency Rooms will celebrate the eight year anniversary of the date they treated their first patient. As Sugar Land’s first 24 hour freestanding ER, St. Michael’s has a range of amenities including nine exam rooms (including specially designated pediatric rooms) an onsite X-ray, Ultrasound and CT, an on-site diagnostic lab and a team of ER-trained doctors, nurses and technicians (including pediatric themed rooms, a sports room, and a HarleyDavidson room), a treatment suite for observation, and a waiting room. Dr. Shannon Orsak and his brother Brian opened the first St. Michael’s Emergency Room in 2007. Dr. Orsak says, “I knew the kind of place I’d want to bring my own family and that’s the kind of patient-centered ER we created at St. Michael’s. We handpicked our

Dr. Shannon Orsak and his brother Brian opened the first St. Michael’s Emergency Room in 2007.

staff and created our ideal environment to really take care of patients. Nobody should have to wait for emergency service or feel anxious

or stressed by their ER experience.” Since the opening of the original facility, St. Michael’s Emergency Rooms has opened additional locations in Houston and Spring. In 2013 the Sugar Land location was expanded from 5500 square feet to approximately 10000 square feet. St. Michael’s is one of the few licensed, free-standing ER facilities with Joint Commission Accreditation, ACR certified radiology suites, and CLIA certified labs. “We credit our growth to the quality of care we offer, our attention to customer service, and the relationship we’ve built with the community,” says Dr. Orsak. St. Michael’s Emergency Rooms actively supports local sports teams, youth organizations, and school events, charities and philanthropic agencies in the community.

Sugar Land receives clean Audit A recent external audit of Sugar Land’s financial records for fiscal year 2014 (Oct.1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014) received the highest level of assurance. Whitley Penn, LLP, served as the City’s external audit firm. According to the audit report, known as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the City of Sugar Land’s economy continued to experience steady growth, as evidenced by an increase in net assets of $25.2 million. Other economic highlights cited in the report follow: • Net property values grew 5.7 percent to $10.3 billion, an increase of $557 million over 2012 values. New development accounted for $124 million of the increase, while existing property grew by $433 million. • New commercial construction permitted values totaled $144 million, an increase of $91.5 million from the prior year for taxable projects. • A total of 1.27 million square feet of commercial value were permitted for construction during the year. • The City ended the year even better

than anticipated, with sales tax revenues totaling $49.15 million compared to $44.96 million in the prior year, a 9 percent increase. The CAFR credited the City’s Financial Management Policy Statements for establishing a framework for long-term decision-making to ensure financial resources are available to meet the present and future needs of citizens. One example was the bond election in November 2013 when voters authorized $31.5 million in general obligation bonds for parkland improvements at Brazos River Park, an adjacent festival site and nearly 10 miles of hike and bike trails and bridges throughout the City. According to the report, the policy statements combined with long-range financial planning ensure prudent budgeting and fiscal health. One benefit of this is reflected in the City’s strong AAA bond rating. Audit results typically include recommendations - known as management comments - for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the City. There were no rec-

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ommendations this year. “We are proud of the fact that Sugar Land received an unmodified or ‘clean’ opinion with no management comments again this year,” said City Manager Allen Bogard. “The completion of this audit without any comments is a reflection of sound financial management and provides the highest level of integrity for our citizens. I am proud of all of our staff members who contribute to this accomplishment.” Receiving a clean audit signifies that the City has shown management control of the City’s finances through policies and procedures and has a solid understanding of its financial transactions and is able to provide financial summaries that are accurate and reliable. The external audit is required by the City’s charter and state law. It is an important tool to ensure transparency and maintain the public’s trust that City resources are being used effectively and efficiently. The complete CAFR is available on the City’s website at www.sugarlandtx.gov/budget.

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Grand opening of Bushi Ban Sienna Plantation Jan. 16 marked the grand opening of Bushi Ban Sienna Plantation at 7746 Highway 6, Suite A, Missouri City. From high powered Black Belts to curious onlookers, crowds of supporters packed the new Bushi Ban Martial Arts and Fitness school location. The new Sienna Plantation school is the 9th Houston-Area Bushi Ban school offering all forms of martial arts instruction from adult and children’s martial arts to adult fitness kickboxing. Bushi Ban Sienna Plantation owner/ school director explained how Bushi Ban helps young children excel in school and ultimately in life, “all too often we see children who need organized physical activity to improve their energy and fitness and we provide that...but Bushi Ban martial arts emphatically builds incredible confidence, respect, self-discipline and focused internal energy that lasts a lifetime!” The Grand Opening showcased incredible martial arts demonstrations which included the setting of a Sienna Plantation Board Breaking first when Bushi Ban Master Jeff Barley set a record of breaking 50 boards in record time. Bushi Ban Sienna Plantation offers classes

in adult and children’s martial arts, afterschool day care, and Summer Camp. There are also special classes in women’s self-defense, anti-bullying and fitness kick boxing. The event was attended and inaugurated by Bushi Ban International Grand Master and Founder, Zulfi Ahmed and the Senior Council of Bushi Ban Masters. Bushi Ban has

schools throughout the world and is widely recognized as one of the most progressive and practical martial arts available. Bushi Ban Sienna Plantation is open Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings. For special offers and more information contact owner, Brett Curlee at 832-833-0030 or at info@bushibansienna.com.

LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announces the return of Mondays with Mommy Presented By: Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announces the Spring return of Mondays with Mommy, Presented By: Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. Mondays with Mommy takes children on a monthly fun, educational journey while utilizing music and movement. Jodie Jensen with Whole Steps Music will be hosting this program and is excited about how this program can enhance a child’s development; while using music and fun. “Through my years of teaching piano

and Kindermusik, I’ve seen countless times that music and movement are more than just fun for kids. They are powerful tools for developing the growing brains of our little ones. Did you know that children learn more when they engage their whole bodies? The fun and games we’ll share at Mondays with Mommy will create a safe learning atmosphere that break down barriers and allow children to open their minds to learning. I’m excited to share these powerful tools with you starting in March! And did I mention how much fun we’re going to have?,” said Jodie Jensen, Music and Movement Director at Whole Steps Music. The series takes place in LaCenterra’s

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Courtyard at 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday of the month. Mondays with Mommy is a free community program open to children 0 – 5, community playgroups, parents, grandparents and caregivers. Mondays with Mommy, Presented By: Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus will be held weather permitting and will include a themed craft project beginning at 9:30 a.m. Series participants will receive a LaCenterra “MWM Card” which entitles parents and guardians to day of and ongoing Mondays with Mommy discounts at select retailers. The series breaks during the following months – January, February, June, July, August and December for winter and summer break.

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Sienna Plantation announces Top-Producing Realtors for 2014 The team of Linda and Todd Riddle of ReMax Fine Properties has been named Sienna Plantation’s top-producing Realtor for 2014, the twelfth time the husband-and-wife team has earned the top-selling spot. Shijimon Jacob of Everest Realty finished second among the Fort Bend master-planned community’s other top-producing Realtors for the year. “We’re seeing a lot of move-up buyers within Sienna Plantation,” says Linda Riddle, a resident of the master-planned community as well as a member of its top-producing Realtor team. “Families love the amenities here and want to stay in the community in a new home.” Sienna Plantation, a 10,000-acre, award-winning master-planned community by The Johnson Development Corp, also remains popular with buyers relocating to Houston to work in the Texas Medical Center, Riddle adds. “The community’s accessibility to the Medical Center with the completed extension of the Fort Bend Parkway has been a huge plus,” she says. As Realtors such as Riddle and Jacob contribute to Sienna Plantation’s suc-

Sienna Plantation’s Tammy McCall (center) with Linda and Todd Riddle of ReMax Fine Properties, Sienna PlantationÃ©s topproducing Realtor team for 2014.

cess, plans are now underway for the continuation of the community with the opening of the Village of Sawmill Lake this spring. Named after the historic sawmills which operated on the property in the mid 1800’s, the Village of Sawmill Lake will offer 500 home sites along with an elementary school and middle school to be built by the Fort Bend Independent School District. One of the nation’s top-selling master-

Stafford Agent Keith Neubauer recognized for outstanding volunteerism Stafford Allstate agency owner Keith Neubauer received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came a $1000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the Foundation for Hope Village, where Neubauer volunteers. Allstate agents and employees have a proud history of putting their good hands to work in supporting Texas communities, promoting volunteerism and providing financial resources to enable local organizations to help others. The Allstate Foundation awards more than $1 million every year to nonprofit organizations across the country in honor of dedicated Allstate agency owners who give back. To be eligible for nomination, Allstate agency owners must volunteer with, mentor or lead a

nonprofit of their choice. Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people’s wellbeing and prosperity. With a focus on teen safe driving and building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, The Allstate Foundation also promotes safe and vital communities; tolerance, inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. For more information, visit www.allstatefoundation.org.

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planned communities, Sienna Plantation offers families a variety of new homes from award-winning builders; three on-site elementary schools, an on-site middle school and a new high school, part of Fort Bend ISD; five amenity centers with waterparks, tennis, sports fields and fitness; over 200 acres of lakes and numerous resident activities. Visit the Sienna Home Finder Center, 5777 Sienna Parkway, for maps, information on builders, amenities, schools and more. For more information, visit www.siennaplantation.com. Families also can follow the community on Facebook, www.facebook.com/siennaplantation.

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group welcomes Dr. Tse Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome internal medicine specialist Dr. Paul Tse. Dr. Tse will join Dr. Adrianne Scruggs, also an internal medicine physician, with Houston Methodist Dr. Paul Tse Primary Care Group, located at 4660 Sweetwater Blvd., Suite 210 in Sugar Land. Dr. Tse is board certified in internal medicine, and his practice serves adults. “I am excited to be a part of Houston Methodist Primary Care Group,” says Dr. Tse. “I’ve lived in Sugar Land for 10 years and am looking forward to establishing longterm relationships with my patients in Sugar Land and surrounding areas. I am especially pleased to be affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and to have access to the hospital’s leading technology and excellent staff.” Dr. Tse has been in practice for almost 25 years and is fluent in Cantonese. He earned his medical degree at Creighton University in Omaha and his undergraduate degree from University of Nebraska. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Tse, visit houstonmethodist.org/primarycare or call 281.276.0933.

IN NAMES THE NEWS

Breastfeeding program honored Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Again Awarded Texas Ten Step Designation For the fourth time in a row, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has received certification as a Texas Ten Step Facility by the Texas Hospital Association and the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of nutrition for newborns and infants. “Research indicates that breastfeeding not only provides all the nutrients a newborn baby needs to thrive, but also protects the baby from illness. It’s also really beneficial to

the Mom,” said Carol Carroll, RN, IBCLC, a lactation consultant at Memorial Hermann Katy. “For these reasons and more, we strongly encourage our Moms to breastfeed and we provide all the resources they need to succeed, including hospital grade pump rentals.” Based on the World Health Organization (WHO)/ UNICEF’s Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, the Texas Ten Step Program aims to assist a birth facility’s support of breastfeeding mothers before, during, and af-

TBLS announced that Himesh Gandhi received Board Certification The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced that Himesh Gandhi received Board Certification in Commercial Real Estate Law. Himesh Gandhi is an attorney and Shareholder at Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC and practices in the law firm’s Fort Bend County office. Board Certification is a voluntary designation program certifying Texas attorneys in 21 specific areas of law. Board Certified attorneys must be licensed for at least five years, devote a required percentage of practice to a specialty area for at least three years, attend continuing education seminars, pass an evaluation by fellow lawyers and judges and pass a 6-hour written examination. Less than 10% of eligible State Bar of Texas members, or 7,225, are board certified, and only 491 of them are certified specifically in Commercial Real Estate Law. Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC employs 3 of the 138 attorneys located in Houston, and 2 of the 4 attorneys in Sugar Land. It is a prestigious accomplishment for Mr. Gandhi to be acknowledged as 1 of the 4 located in Sugar Land, Texas. “An attorney has to do something extra to get certified and then they have to continue to work and acquire knowledge in their specialty area to remain certified. You could say it is a life-long commitment” said R. Hal Moor-

man, Chairman of the TBLS Board of Directors. As a Shareholder at Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, Himesh Gandhi represents local individuals and entities in a wide variety of complex Himesh Gandhi business transactions and litigation matters. His primary focus is in the areas of real estate, construction, acquisitions, commercial disputes, collections, finance and general corporate matters. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Gandhi believes strongly in community service. In 2012, Mr. Gandhi was elected to Sugar Land City Council and became the youngest at-large councilman in the history of the city when taking office at the age of 35. Mr. Gandhi is President of the Sugar Land Development Corporation and serves on the City Council’s Economic Development Committee and Finance/Austin Committee. Mr. Gandhi has served as a board member for several community organizations, including the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Child Advocates of Fort Bend, the Arc of Texas and the Arc of Fort Bend.

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Megan Smith, RN, IBCLC; Joyce BomaEfamba, RNC, Nursery Manager; Carol Carroll, RN, IBCLC.

ter delivery; encourages them to identify breastfeeding resources for the mother after she is discharged; and encourages facilities to have 82 percent of mothers exclusively breastfeeding when they go home with their newborn. “While our goal is to provide exceptional breastfeeding support to our Moms and babies, it is just one way Memorial Hermann Katy staff and physicians care for our families,” added hospital lactation consultant Megan Smith, RN, IBCLC. “We want to ensure our patient families also feel at home here in the hospital.” The hospital recently underwent a facelift of its women’s services floor, including new wood vinyl flooring, sleep chairs for Dads or visiting family members, and atomic wall clocks that display room temperature. The walls in the unit also were adorned with lifestyle newborn and family photography. In addition to aesthetic updates in the current hospital, construction on a new sixstory patient tower is well underway. Scheduled to open in Summer 2015, the new patient tower will add additional capacity in multiple units, including women’s services. Upon completion, the hospital will house nine labor-and-delivery rooms, 31 post-partum rooms and eight ante-partum rooms. For more information about Memorial Hermann Katy, visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 281.644.7000.

Welcome New Members

he following firms have realized the importance of economic growth for the Fort Bend County area. The have pledged their support to the cause by investing their time and efforts in the 5-Star Accredited. Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these organizations when you have a need for products and services.

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

Aquila Alarm & Communications, LLC Diego Solorio, President 16502 Northchase Dr., Suite E Houston, TX 77060 281-741-5242 www.aquilaalarm.com Alarm Systems

Creekstone Commercial Capital Edward Lewis, Managing Principal, Consultant 6140 Hwy 6, Suite 279 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-299-7143 www.CreekstoneCC.com Commercial Lender DoubleDaves Pizzaworks Clifton Marble, Owner 4506 Highway 6, S. Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-980-3283 www.doubledaves.com Restaurants Feel Better With Yoga, LLC Amy Bradley, Owner 14015 SW Freeway, Suite 6 Sugar Land, TX 77478 713-458-8698 www.feelbetterwithyoga.com Yoga Freebirds World Burrito Britney Samperi, Catering Sales Manager 15285 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-565-8740 www.freebirds.com Restaurants

GlenStar Janitorial Service, LLC Glenda Doyle, President P.O. Box 17471 Sugar Land, TX 77496 281-460-3939 www.facebook.com/Glenstar JanitorialAndPressureWashingLlc Janitorial Services LockTite Storage Nick Howden, Senior Property Manager 6400 Hwy 6 Missouri City, TX 77459 832-987-4165 www.locktitestorage.com Storage, Self Service Nexgen Pharma, Inc. Melissa Stratman, S & R Data Entry Clerk 1000 Cole Ave. Rosenberg, TX 77471 281-342-5464 www.nexgenpharma.com Manufacturers Niche Assurance LLC Peter Kiilu, President 9894 Bissonnet Street, Suite 555 Houston, TX 77036 281-777-3394 www.nicheconsult.net Financial Services Oximtech, Inc. John Oommen, President & CEO 4501 Cartwright Rd., Suite 104 Missouri City, TX 77459 832-573-8800 www.oximtech.com Oilfield Equipment

Page Julie Rusk, Principal 1100 Louisiana St., Suite 1 Houston, TX 77002 713-871-8484 www.psp.com Architects PlainsCapital Bank David Timmermeyer, Vice President 10565 Katy Freeway, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77024 281-517-3367 www.plainscapital.com Banks Premier Film School, Inc. Gene Odom, President 606 Oyster Creek Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77478 713-703-2777 www.premierpictures.org Associations Restorative Fitness and Nutrition Denise Hulett, Owner 14015 SW Freeway, Suite 6 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-660-5435 www.restorativefitnessand nutrition.com Nutrition Sugar Land Legends Arnetta Yardbourgh, President 16403 Lexington Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479 713-249-5137 www.sugarlandlegends.com Sports, Professional

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Sugar Land Reporting and Video, Inc. Tracey Tompkins, Owner P.O. Box 187 Sugar Land, TX 77487 281-242-6110 www.sugarlandreporting.com Court Reporting Service Tea2Go Jason Boehning, President 11420 Dairy Ashford Rd., Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-302-6366 www.tea2go.us Beverages, Specialty The Restorative Center for Mind, Body, Spirit, PLLC Lisa Davila Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole, Psychotherapist 14015 Southwest Freeway, Suite 6 Sugar Land, TX 77478 832-987-4334 www.therapists.psychologytoday.com Counseling Triquest Management Services Gloriela Pomare, Chief Executive Officer 9950 Westpark Dr., Suite 350 Houston, TX 77063 713-780-2449 www.triquestmgmt.com Property Management TruCore Business Development Robert Thompson, Owner 6107 Duke Trail Ln. Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-725-7663 Professional Services TSP Texas Specialty Products Robert Hunton, President 3700 Westchase Dr. Houston, TX 77042 713-644-9296 www.txsp.com Building Material www.FortBendChamber.com

Call Juliette Bloomer for more information at 281-566-2161 or email Juliette@fortbendcc.org

Benevides & Associates, Real Estate

16525 Lexington Blvd., Suite 260 • Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.asknancyb.com

Sugar Land Legends

16403 Lexington Blvd • Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.sugarlandlegends.com

Pearle Vision

7101 W Grand Parkway S, Suite 170 • Richmond, TX 77407 www.pearlevision.com www.FortBendChamber.com

First Choice Emergency Room – Richmond 8111 W. Grand Pkwy. • Richmond, TX 77407 www.fcer.com

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

To Schedule Your Business Ribbon Cutting

En-Touch Systems, Inc.

5777 Sienna Parkway, Suite 200 • Missouri City, TX 77459 www.entouch.net

Brooke Cluse State Farm Agency

4502 Riverstone Blvd., Suite 304 • Missouri City, TX 77459 www.ChooseCluse.com

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Success is just around the bend 1 YEAR

Hearing Professional Center Caitlin Childress, 281-302-5063

Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. Priti Singh, 713-748-3717

Ranch Fence And Access, LLC Darrell W. Gast, 281-343-1114

Chick-fil-A at Stafford Royce Ballard, 281-564-0062

Star Learning Tarik Celik, 832-999-4921

Regal Ranch Mimi Nelson, 281-499-9651

2 YEARS

Barrett Health Centers Rick Barrett, 281-499-4810

Sitterle Homes Steve Von Hofe, 713-791-8980 Texan Bank Linda Garcia, 281-276-1800

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

Omni Flow Computers, Inc. Daniel Stoller, 281-240-6161

Neuralog, LP Kenneth Land, 281-240-2525

Behind The Badge Charities, Inc. Marshall Whichard, 281-815-4980

4 YEARS

Big Ben Tavern Ken Head, 832-532-7855 Breakbulk Transportation, Inc. Holly Ruebeck, 281-265-1816

3 YEARS

Milestone Member 5 YEARS

A Beautiful Smile At Lake Pointe Lance Jue, 281-277-9200 Sugar Land Skeeters Kyle Dawson, 281-240-4487 UT Physicians Chris Calvin, 713-486-1200

U.S. Congressman Pete Olson Tyler Nelson, 281-494-2690 River Oaks Cleaners Jack Momin, 281-491-0900

9 YEARS

Sugar Land Surgery Center Jill Finke, 281-274-6670

Milestone Member 10 YEARS

Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center, P.A. Rajesh K. Bindal, 281-313-0031

11 YEARS

The Bale Law Firm, PLLC Denise M. Bale, 281-295-6000 Anson Aviation Dana Atkinson, 281-242-2555

12 YEARS

Paradigm Consultants, Inc. Brent Lapsley, 713-686-6771

Planned Community Developers, Ltd. Don Janssen, 281-242-2000

Sweetwater OBGYN Associates Shannon Crowe, 281-242-1400

Hold Fast Industries Ted Volf, 832-465-2350

Texas Direct Auto Jessica DeMarr, 281-499-8200

Muzak Ashley Harris, 713-397-7286

ACHIEVE Fort Bend County Lucia Street, 281-340-1991

Star Furniture Company Bill Barnum, 281-342-7827

First Community Bank - Sugar Creek Tim Stubenrouch, 281-242-2255

6 YEARS

Houston Federal Credit Union / Sugar Land Tracy Stabenow, 281-243-0500

8 YEARS

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

Churrascos Nicole Green, 832-532-5300

Harmony School of Science Gultekin Kaya, 281-265-2525

The Arc Fort Bend County Laura LaVigne, 281-494-5959

Translite LLC Nizar Mullani, 281-240-3111

Carpenter & Carpenter, PC Kathy Carpenter, 281-565-5900

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital Sharon Galloway, 281-637-7000

UTMB - Regional Maternal & Child Health Program Cynthia Garza, 713-234-3100

Century Sienna Plantation Amber Bertram, 281-778-4800

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13 YEARS

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

14 YEARS

NewFirst National Bank Tom Shirley, 832-344-2100

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Milestone Member 15 YEARS

Sugar Lakes Family Practice Vanderzyl John Vanderzyl, 281-565-2800 State Farm Insurance - Walker Tracy Walker, 281-265-0711

16 YEARS

Eyring, Leavitt and Draney, PLLC Bill Leavitt, 281-201-2877 Wharton County Junior College Betty McCrohan, 979-532-6400

18 YEARS

Hampton Inn / Stafford Joseph Sherfield, 281-565-0559 20/20 Eye Clinic & Optical Edward Chan, 281-277-6100 Exchange Club of Sugar Land Leo Weinberg, 281-242-0890 Drury Inn & Suites - Sugar Land Rosielee Frank, 281-277-9700

21 YEARS

Fort Bend Republican Women’s Club Karen McCarter, 281-467-8039

22 YEARS

Milestone Member 25 YEARS

NALCO Champion Nell Ciancarelli, 713-627-3303 YMCA of Fort Bend Charlie Myer, 281-499-9622 Houston Automobile Dealers Association Wyatt Wainwright, 281-980-3434

27 YEARS

Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Catering Sandy McGee, 281-344-9393 Charlton’s Auto Sales and Body Repair Chuck Charlton, 281-499-1126

28 YEARS

Houston-Stafford Electric (IES Residential) Teddy Wilks, 281-498-2212

29 YEARS

Garrett-Boyd, DDS, MS, Inc. F.A. Garrett, 281-980-3900 KenWood & Associates, PC Kenneth J. Wood, 281-243-2300

31 YEARS

Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. David Lowe, 281-558-8700

Hilliard & Associates, PC Mike Hilliard, 281-242-2997 Dennis Fernelius CPA, PC Dennis Fernelius, 281-261-7551 Stephen De Young, MD Vianne De Young, 281-494-1314

April 8 - 12, 2015

For membership information, contact: Juliette Bloomer - 281-566-2161 juliette@fortbendcc.org

24 YEARS

Schedule of Events

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

Presented By:

Wednesday, April 8th La Dolce Vida Sugar Land Marriott Town Square 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Thursday, April 9th On the Rocks Bartenders Challenge featuring New Amsterdam Vodka Riverstone Club 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Friday, April 10th Whiskeys Around the World Seminar Presented by Jim Beam Sugar Land Marriott Town Square 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Friday, April 10th Hidden Gems Seminar Presented by Jessica Sanders Sugar Land Marriott Town Square 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Friday, April 10th The Grand Tasting Sugar Land Marriott Town Square 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Saturday, April 11th Sip & Stroll at Imperial Imperial Sugar Factory 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday, April 12th Bistro Brunch Sugar Land Town Square 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Fort Bend Real Estate Corporation E.G. (Bud) Friedman, 281-242-2200

SugarLandWineAndFoodAffair.com www.facebook.com/SugarLandWineAndFoodAffair

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Producing Partner and Beneficiary

www.FortBendChamber.com

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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 January 2015. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 567 Assumed Names for month of January. Vazquez Marco Antonio La Palma Ranch 18030 Pleasant Rd 77461

Dean Wardell III Staged Sleep 2628 Riverside Dr 77004

Bullard Vicky Eaglez Soaring Publishing 4015 Greenbriar Dr 77459

Lowe Rosa Enrico (+) Fixing Fulshear 5407 West Farm Way 77441

Hernandez Ashley M Eighty - Ashes 1516 Chestnut 77469

Eke Ejikeme (+) Ahaba Imenyi Usa 5742 Indigo Trail 77469

Johnson-Fuller Christian (+) Sunny Sparkles 7814 Chase Filed Dr 77489

Mauricio Elizabeth Mauricios House Cleaning 302 Teakwood Av 77545

Wilson Samuel W (+) Shanes Dream Investments 3719 Mission Valley 77459

Thomas Jiju K (+) PJ’S Management Group 13339 Murphy Rd 77477

Haroon Alia Grid 9 Designs 2935 Fairchase Dr 77494

Sasu Esther (+) Awakened Life Executive and Professional Coaching Services Hawthorne Brook 77545

Oludiran Isaac O (+) Oolot Holdings 21310 Plum Gate Court 77407

Olive Sandra J (+) Houston Fundraising 12226 Dorrance Lane 77477

Davis Shawn (+) Dzjr Services 8206 Clover Leaf Dr 77469N

Sabha Group Inc (+) Oscar Sabha Salon 5611 Grande Gables Dr 77469

Green Ronald (+) Fellowship At The Cross 1959 Texas Parkway 77489

Ibe Sylvester Spimog Resources 4219 Madera Creek Lane 77494

Kolev Svetoslav Delta Pro Net 6419 North Shore Bend 77469

Ramirez Mary (+) All Star Auto Group 2000 Ave H 77471

Hall Dorothy Virginlocks Boutique 4907 Callery Creek Dr 77053

McGaskey Kevin (+) Run N Shoot Sports 3603 Hill Family 77459

Short Norman R (+) 8Th Street Laundramat 1708 8Th Street 77471

HIRLCO LLC Quicktech Computer Services 21818 Canyon Peak Ln 77450

Lopez Miguel Angel Miguel A Lopez Flooring 14323 Templar Ln 77498

Lawson Gay Gay Lawson - Glp Three Sugar Creek, Ste. 100 77478

Jones Irene Action Janitorial Service 14019 Sw Fwy #409 77478 Montez Victor Vik Services 850 Evergreen St 77545 Bqrl Corporation Hung Fung Seafood 14814 Wayson Dr 77498

Harris Dr Tamara Essential Wellness & Balance, LLC 3331 Cartwright Rd Suite 125 77489

Taylor Kevin B.O.I. Customs 15614 Raven Trl 77489 Murray R O Murray Construction Consultants 6161 Blase Rd 77471 Diaz Felipe Diaz Glass Co. 7927 Thorncroft Manor Ln. 77407 Imonitie Anne-Marie (+) S.I.C.K. Ministry Services In Christ’s Kingdom 11726 Montmarte Blvd 77082 Chenier Becky Community For Human Resource Dev Inc 1110 Magnolia Dale 77545 Flamingo Supply Corporation (+) Flamingo Latin Specialties 3614 Robinson Rd 77459 Mackey Brandi Cash Light Of An Angel 3022 Edgewick Elm 77545

Spradling Linda Hawk J R Oil & Gas Inc. 211 Kirkwood Ct 77478

Harris Dr. Tamara Th Sport Psychology Consulting, LLC 3331 Cartwright Rd 77489

Panjwani Hussain Peartronics 12750 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 125 77477

Protech Coatings Inc Protech Coatings, Inc 1949 West 2300 South 84119

Nguyen Long Fun Game Room 9220 Suite B 77083

Brown Henry C III Seen Giant Reviews 2411 Geronimo Ln 77471

Imperial Maintenance Services LLC (+) Imperial Construction 15603 Jacqueline 77485

Mccoy Lauren (+) Threefold Company 2110 N Fountain Valley Dr 77459 Olson Mark Fotobomb Texas 10306 Dell Ct 77459

Ms Arts and Events LLC Millennium Dance Complex Sugar Land, Texas 14019 Southwest Freeway Suite 303 77478

Martinez Rachel Cortez De Colores Artisan Design 207 Damon Street 77406

He Xing LLC (+) Hana Japanese & Chinese Cuisine 6210 #B Hwy 6 South 77459

Janecka Joe J Jr (+) Janecka and Associates 1502 Country Squire Dr 77406

Serena Riverstone LLC Serena Salon & Spa 18721 University Blvd #130 77479

Manasia Mubarak Colony Business LLC (+) 7110 Hwy 6 #D 77459 The Oaks At Riverbend Homeowners Association (+) The Oaks At Riverbend Condominium Association Of Owners Inc (+) 8323 Sw Fwy Ste 330 77074 Collins Solar Energy Inc Collins Energy & Gas 6018 Bridlewood Dr 77469 Svay Ratana Beez Donuts 17234 Pheasant Creek 77498 52500110205/ Doucet Michael (+) Property Acquisition Group 1106 Ken Place 77478 Lemons Cassana I Can We Can Ministries 7602 Chasecreek Dr 77489 Bibbs Marshalyn L Nellie’s Girl 6303 Sienna Ranch Rd Apt 3309 77459 Crawford Cory (+) Embellish It Boutique 28010 Heritage Stream Dr 77494 Johnson Denise E Tms-Total Management Services 1818 Quiet Hollow Dr 77545 Elite Enterprises Elite Corps Security Services 8024 Sands Point Dr 77036

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Chatman-Rose Tramaine (+) Research Education and Development Coalition (+) 1616 Townhome Lane 77487 Zwahr Cheston (+) Cz Cattle 21970 Rycade School Rd 77430 JK Hickman Inc (+) Hickman Ranch 2403 Miller Rd 77583 Anthony Tremain Fort Bend Icons Youth Track Club 20614 Coleridge Lane 77407 Anthony Tremain Fort Bend Icons 20614 Coleridge Lane 77407 Texas Endurance Sports LLC (+) BW Triathlon Pro Shops 8416 Old Mcgregor Rd 76712 Texas Endurance Sports LLC (+) Bw Outdoors 8416 Old Mcgregor Rd 76712 Texas Endurance Sports LLC (+) Bw Brew 8416 Old Mcgregor Rd 76712 Texas Endurance Sports LLC (+) Bicycle World 8416 Old Mcgregor Rd 76712 Hth Enterprises Inc (+) Wintergreen Lawn Painting 11511 Gaston Rd A 103 77494 Chan Shu Tzu (+) Chinese Nursing Association Of Houston 6018 Briar Hill Ct 77479

DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

Noltensmeyer Sara Kathleen Sugar Land Sewing School 9018 Kingsmen Point 77469

Mata Garcia Angelina (+) Bzam Construction Company 725 Blume Rd #74 77471

Owen Brittney Britney Shea Products 5430 Princeton Dr 77493

Prophet Kenteshia (+) Dolltik 907 Eddie Kirk 77469

Macias Jose R (+) Dogsmopawlitan 6470 Calgary Woods Ln 77494

Noltensmeyer Sara Kathleen Saint Nolt Sews 9018 Kingsmen Point 77469

Hingoranee Ramesh Ram Ranee Enterprises Dba C.A.S.E. Consultants 10222 Augusta Breeze Ln 77494

Saenz Rosario Su-Heill Perez Electronics 5539 Fm 762 77469

Owen James Premier Merchandise 23510 Whispering Wind 77494

Gilbert Deirdre D National Medical Malpractice Advocacy Association 7019 Brewster Lane 77459

Sugar Land Modern Dentistry Pc Sugar Land Modern Dentistry 19984 SW Freeway 77479

Mohammad Chandra Divine Creations Catering and Event Planning 1322 Peacham Ct 77545

Shahraki Dana Total Doc 5102 Windshire 77459

Sugar Land Modern Dentistry Pc Sugar Land Modern Dentistry Andorthodontics 19984 SW Freeway 77479

Mendoza Ismael (+) Panther Electric 2719 Fifth St 77477 Taiwo Oladele Kazeem (+) Oolot Holdings 21310 Plum Gate Court 77407 Bhojani Farhan Bhojani Consulting 1700 Rivercrest # 1212 77478

Lamb John John Lamb and Associates Inc - Engineering 606 Fairway 77469 Lamb Elizabeth (+) Texanhound’s Unique Finds 606 Fairway 77469

Valdez Gabriela (+) Little Queens Boutique 3219 West St 77471

Prieto Marinela Marinela Prieto Photography’s 25946 Celtie Terrace Dr 77494

Oliveras Teresa (+) Ellee Says Let’s Talk 6001 Savoy Suite 105 77036

MREI III Woodbridge, Lp (+) Reserve At Woodbridge Apartments 15000 West Airport Blvd 77498

Humphrey Henry Lumid Financial Services. 21111 Autumn Crest Ln 77407 James Hildlene Hj Platinum Groups 2835 Meadowcreek Dr 77459

Watson Rhonda (+) Casep (Community Awareness & Social Enrichments Programs) 22155 Wildwood Park Rd 517 77469

Asia Brands (+) Zen Wigs 6310 Fisher Bend Ln 77471

Watson Rhonda (+) Mainstream Results Group 22155 Wilwood Park Rd 517 77469

Lofinmakin Ifedayo Victor Knows Real Estate 7206 Allpoint Ct 77407

Watson Rhonda (+) Watson & Associates 22155 Wildwood Park Rd 517 77469

Lofinmakin Ifedayo Franklin Investments 7206 Allpoint Ct 77407 Williams Kevin L (+) Williams Ranch @ Turkey Creek 1247 Darst Rd 77417 Bell Latrisha M M & D Construction 2535 Platinum Chase Dr 77583 HNA 359 LLC (+) Mr Car Spa 359 1620 Fm 359 Rd 77406 Brown Sammy (+) S & V Express 12815 Candace Court 77489 Fontenot Joshua Herbert Picture Your Imagination Photography 2439 Dark Elm Drive 77545

Watson Rhonda (+) Cornerstone Transportation 22155 Wildwood Park Rd 517 77469 Watson Rhonda (+) Mainstream Enterprises 22155 Wildwood Park Rd 517 77469 Green Kirby Green Executive Consulting 5200 Pointe West Circle #23104 77469 Prewitt Alisa A & R Ehs Solutions 22507 Mossy Trails Ct 77494 Mathews Jeffery C Houston Rx Solutions 4411 April Meadow Way 77479

Little Charquari Charod Trill Avenue 6202 Tiffany Dr 77085 Solaija Umair Jamal T G Cravings 16338 Kensington Dr 77479 Nguyen Calvin T B-Best Pest Control 12414 Meadow Gate Dr 77477 Svay Ratana Beez Donuts 2304 Pheasant Creek Dr Suite A 77498 Green Kristal L Kristal Clear Title Transfer 26619 Richwood Oaks Dr 77494 Roehling Christopher Cr Services 17033 Brumbelow Rd 77461 Lara Amilcar Rivera Rivera Concrete Ready Mix 9610 E Creek Bend Dr 77461 Balderas Jose Gerardo Rosenberg Resale 4703 Ave H 77471 Simpson Theresa Tbs Auto Title Service 16223 Boot Ridge Rd 77053 Notoras Jason Notoras Media 226 Essex Place 77477 Lopez Christopher Tko Boxing Club 4506 Ave H 77471 Cardwell Neil Chill Factor Productions 13518 Mason Crest 78247 Falcon Marco La Cabana Sports 4002 Elk Bluff Ln 77494

Sugar Land Modern Dentistry Pc Sugar Land Modern Dentistry My Kid’s Dentist and Orthodontics 19976 SW Freeway 77479 Sienna Missouri City Modern Dentisty Pc Sienna Modern Dentistry 8740 Highway 6 Suite 150 77459 Sienna Missouri City Modern Dentistry Pc Sienna Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics 8740 Highway 6 Suite 150 77459 Katy Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics Pc Katy Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics 25621 Nelson Way Suite 110 77494 Sugar Land Dental Group Pc Sugar Land Dental Group and Orthodontics (+) 510 Hwy 6 Suite 110 77478 Grand Lakes Dental Group and Orthodontics Pc Grand Lakes Dental Group and Orthodontics (+) 6501 South Fry Road Suite 800 77494 Truitt Steven Lone Star Mat Co 3220 Meyer Rd 77461 Stanton Kristan Ic1 Technologies Inc 14723 Knightsway Dr 77083 Amonsin Danny Pinmedeals 15018 Sugar Sweet Dr 77498

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Bianchi Rosa Rosie’s Perfumes N More 7979 N Eldridge #323 77041 Carvajal Estaban Zason 672 Fair Oak Dr 77477 Scott Carl Jr (+) The Networker’s Luncheon (+) 10700 Richmond Ave 100-1 77042 Guzman Sandra Flores We Coach The Pros 10700 Richmond Ave 100-1 77042 Clay Bruce Willis (+) Clay Associates Design Build 7322 S W Fwry Ste 188 77074 Mudbird Enterprises LLC Hornfans.Com 5914 Walkabout Way 77450 Mudbird Enterprises LLC Mudbird Enterprises LLC 5914 Walkabout Way 77450 Doctors Denture Service Inc Smith Dental Lab 637 Trammel Fresno Rd #6 Salsman Mary Missouri City Duplicate Bridge Club 7711 Chaseway Drive 77489 Trevino Dedric Rylan Genuine Inspections 7510 Soledad Drive 77083 Oday George Anton O’days Handyman Service 1834 Cheyenne River Cir 77478 Rodriguez Venancio C.U. Rodriguez Construction (+) 3227 Hwy 90 A West 77471 Vu Dien N (+) Unique Nails 3340 Hwy 6 77478 Ortuno Francisco El Guerrero Barber Shop Unisex 2006 Ave D 77471

Data Beat

February 2015 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 monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

2015 Payments To Date

2014 Payments To Date

Percent Change

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

50,643.45 17,080.55 184,623.28 1,397.18 122,933.15 897,191.83 47,137.16 9,627.24 5,841.18 539,706.33 1,809,858.66 18,890.62 1,736,137.58 6,074,086.60 6,386.09

41,796.16 9,991.69 105,306.57 1,259.85 118,855.78 843,036.59 48,275.80 5,628.42 5,438.29 474,426.77 1,806,237.92 9,229.07 1,593,701.87 5,695,894.78 2,981.22

21.16% 70.94% 75.31% 10.90% 3.43% 6.42% -2.35% 71.04% 7.40% 13.75% 0.20% 104.68% 8.93% 6.63% 114.21%

92,712.80 25,319.08 267,264.63 2,340.29 214,490.50 1,564,592.76 82,419.09 17,101.37 10,309.34 951,356.00 3,063,971.29 34,624.90 3,028,813.92 10,187,585.37 6,848.33

81,025.63 20,523.04 170,610.21 2,249.71 194,278.38 1,417,907.23 80,511.51 9,477.23 9,562.56 823,989.63 3,046,070.11 19,849.39 2,780,960.11 9,564,423.20 3,757.55

14.42% 23.36% 56.65% 4.02% 10.40% 10.34% 2.36% 80.44% 7.80% 15.45% 0.58% 74.43% 8.91% 6.51% 82.25%

COUNTY TOTAL 11,521,540.90

10,762,060.78

7.05%

19,549,749.67

18,225,195.49

7.26%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - February 2015 Please note that Sugar Land is 17th in sales tax revenues in the state. City

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

Net Payment This Period

73,086,640.72 34,687,974.47 29,632,474.00 20,491,283.86 14,405,043.67 10,473,486.62 9,696,211.11 8,912,719.40 8,788,210.35 8,487,636.30 8,041,545.09 7,833,251.99 7,392,175.74 6,991,680.49 7,277,518.78 7,051,833.32 6,074,086.60 5,085,663.89 4,711,685.90 4,688,301.77

Comp Payment Prior Year

67,016,158.07 32,291,722.63 26,427,421.21 18,482,877.36 13,416,181.08 9,417,364.28 8,853,590.11 8,674,190.83 8,354,927.17 6,986,288.44 7,798,488.70 7,719,969.30 6,540,295.98 6,591,104.33 6,899,223.45 6,301,778.66 5,695,894.78 4,289,346.41 4,520,468.71 4,493,936.30

% Change To Date

9.05% 7.42% 12.12% 10.86% 7.37% 11.21% 9.51% 2.74% 5.18% 21.48% 3.11% 1.46% 13.02% 6.07% 5.48% 11.90% 6.63% 18.56% 4.23% 4.32%

2014 Payments To Date

125,208,610.89 58,003,796.87 48,799,411.62 35,113,344.19 24,277,385.93 17,520,887.31 15,694,082.46 15,424,403.43 14,711,857.47 14,546,743.53 13,680,534.86 13,193,478.63 12,947,844.03 12,365,621.48 12,100,617.79 11,623,551.71 10,187,585.37 8,935,816.44 8,170,667.82 8,053,582.69

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2013 Payments Change

115,003,203.92 55,182,500.18 45,228,973.74 33,030,640.15 22,621,964.48 15,825,942.77 14,362,911.85 15,035,572.31 14,606,530.40 11,875,782.21 13,281,176.36 12,821,214.48 11,334,615.03 12,908,475.79 11,404,003.49 9,975,131.27 9,564,423.20 7,514,340.03 7,884,301.73 7,679,671.11

Percent

8.87% 5.11% 7.89% 6.30% 7.31% 10.70% 9.26% 2.58% 0.72% 22.49% 3.00% 2.90% 14.23% -4.20% 6.10% 16.52% 6.51% 18.91% 3.63% 4.86%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

MEADOWS PLACE 12230 Southwest Freeway

Commercial Remodel

$2,500,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

01/01/15-01/31/15

$2,500,000

MISSOURI CITY 10330 Hwy 6 Ste J 14810 Fairway Pines Drive 6220 Hwy 6 9000 Sienna Ranch Road 4417 Sienna Parkway 100 7335 Highway 6 200 4417 Sienna Parkway 200 Oilfield Road Fm 521 13435 Pike Road 722 Willow Oak Drive 5320 Hwy 6 1531 Hwy 90A

Commercial Building Commercial Alteration Commercial Alteration Commercial Addition Commercial Lease New Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building

$ 22,000 $ 107,500 $ 49,000 $ 30,000 $ 269,000 $ 48,000 $ 269,000 $ 73,625 $ 706,751 $ 1,100,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 350,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial and Residential)

01/01/15-01/31/15

$29,270,858

ROSENBERG 3627 Avenue H 1217 Westwood Dr 26433 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building

$ 350,000 $ 7,000 $ 70,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

01/01/15-01/31/15

$427,000

RICHMOND 507 South Fourth

Commercial Building

$187,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

01/01/15-01/31/15

$187,000

SUGAR LAND 1730 Williams Trace Blvd Ste I 18111 Lexington Blvd 16655 Southwest Fwy 17500 W Grand Pkwy S 15810 Southwest Fwy Ste 600 16748 Southwest Fwy Ste 12320 Cardinal Meadows Dr 1307 Soldiers Field Dr 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd 3453 State Hwy 6 16655 Southwest Fwy 16655 Southwest Fwy Ste M1255 3528 State Hwy 6 126 Eldridge Rd Ste D 126 Eldridge Rd Ste A 2 Stadium Dr 1111 State Hwy 6 13333 Southwest Fwy Ste 210 1601 Gillingham Ln 1650 State Hwy Ste 160 11352 Sugar Park Ln 77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 490

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

$117,000 $68,000 $14,390,000 $37,061,663 $300,000 $316,980 $231,000 $132,500 $1,969,554 $312,129 $257,636 $28,088 $43,647 $47,630 $47,630 $70,000 $47,000 $33,791 $137,834 $40,000 $54,200 $67,818

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial and Residential)

01/01/15-01/31/15

$65,268,868

OWNER/CONTRACTOR Sterling McCall Nissan

Smart Financial Credit Union Niagara Bottling/Southwest Material Handling In Beazer Homes-R/Westmoreland Builders Fbisd T Mobile/Performance Communications Plantation Dental A & V Group Inc Plantation Dental Herrin Ranch Development Ii Toll-Gtis Property Owner Llc Pike Road Service Center Lakeview Bp Land Lp/It Robotics Children’s Learning Adventure Mayo Insurance Agency

McDonalds Sunstone Westwood Village Finnegan Auto

Sacred Heart Church/Bass Construction

Peterson First Colony Investor/LP2C Services City of Sugar Land/Linbenck Group LLC TMH Medical Office Buildings/J T Vaughn Construction Memorial Hermann Hospital/DPR Construction Lake Pointe Shopping Center LP/J Truman Management Inland Western Sugar Land Colo/Bryan Blackman Co Cabot II-TX2L01 LP/Dunhill Development Texas Dow Employees Credit Union/C.D. Collins Electric Co Applied Optoelectronics Inc/Skanska USA Building, Inc Eqyinvest First Colony Owner L/Jerry Kachel Builder, Inc TMH Medical Office Buildings/Westway Construction Services TMH Medical Office Buildings/Westway Construction Services HSMEP Williams Trace LP/GT Noble Construction Eldridge Pointe Office Condos/Goldshire Developers, LLC Eldridge Pointe Office Condos/Goldshire Developers, LLC Cherokee Sugar Land LP/Sueba Construction, Inc HC Sugar Land Owner LLC/Watts Pool Company Sugar Creek Baptist Church/Campbell Construction 1601 Gillingham LLC/Roban Construction Inc BGP Kensington LLC/Cannon Enterprises, Inc Atlus Sugar Land Realty LP/ZT Construction Realty Associates Fund IX LP/Hermes Commercial Contractors

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Accounting / QuickBooks Experts

VM Wasek CPA, LLC 281-435-7147 www.CPAonDemand.net Got QuickBooks? QuickBooks is all we do. We are Fort Bend’s top QuickBooks experts certified by Intuit. Customized QuickBooks training, set up, consulting, conversions, and integrations. QuickBooks bookkeeping and accounting services. QuickBooks extreme makeovers. We work with all versions of QuickBooks – Enterprise, Premier, Pro, and Online. Free up your time and let us worry about the numbers. Visit our website to schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation. Christeen Seymour, CPA 281-969-7976 Phone www.cscpaservices.com 13110 S. Gessner Rd, Ste 100 713-410-3778 Cell Services: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Services, Individual and Business Tax Return Preparation, Consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, QuickBooks Setup and Training, Contract Controller/CFO.

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Advertising

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. Advertising Specialties

Business Spirit Promotional Products / Wearables 281-208-1100 www.BusinessSpirit.com 2839 North Main,Stafford,Texas - Over 492,000 items that carry your name ,logo, and contact info. Everything from pens, caps, cups, crystal, gifts, awards, thank you items, food gifts and most clothing items - sell on your behalf without ever making a sound. Keep your name in front of your clients! PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS

IN A TIMELY FASHION AT A FAIR PRICE. Not just pretty words - Business Spirit’s Mission Statement! Try our website, if you can’t find what you are looking for call Susan, she will locate it for you. Susan@BusinessSpirit.net. Air Conditioning

Vista Air Services, Inc. 713-433-6311 COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS www.vistaairservices.com Vista Air Services, Inc. specializes in Commercial/ Industrial Air Conditioning Services. Established in 1978 Vista provides Service, Repair, HVAC Remodeling and Design, as well as flexible Preventative Maintenance Plans. Vista is WBEA and HUB Certified and licensed in the State of Texas (TACLA 4677C). Business Owners, Office Managers, Facilities Managers, and Commercial Contractors, are invited to call us at 713-4336311.

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

Auto Repair / Maintenance

Auto Central-Automotive Service & Sales 281-499-9684 www.autocentral.biz AutoCentral@verizon.net. 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 Monday-Friday 7-6pm. Saturdays by Appt. only. 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 family-owned and operated business, having serviced more than 210,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto

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The State Bank of Texas 281-494-6686 www.tsbot.com nickiblack@tsbot.com. Nicki Black, 13010 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-4946747. Locally and independently owned - our prime interest is you! Computer Solutions

RED BUTTON Computer Solutions, LLC 281-606-5848 or 832-535-2665 www.redbuttoncs.com service@redbuttoncs.com Let us revitalize your computer without replacing it! Maybe you don’t need a new computer, maybe just a power supply or software cleanup! Computer Technical support, Consulting and Training Insured, Low Cost, House Calls, Father and Son Team. Commercial Finance

Creekstone Commercial Capital 281-299-7143 www.creekstonecc.com We help small, medium, and large companies access the capital needed to meet business goals. Our commercial finance/lending programs are available for start-ups and well-established companies, and we find the best solutions for businesses with no credit history as well as companies with excellent cash flow and collat-

Country Clubs & Golf Courses

Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre 281-403-5900 (General) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com The Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre offers 36 holes of championship golf, full practice facilities and gorgeous event venues. After your round, stop by the Bluebonnet Grille for a cold drink and a satisfying meal. The City Centre is perfect for your special event. We host golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, fundraising galas and so much more. All with beautiful views of our award winning golf courses. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com. Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, Texas 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. 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.

for patients with chronic renal disease. State of the Art technology and certified professionals provide patients the highest ethical standards and education related to kidney failure. Certified through Private Insurance, Medicare and the Texas Department of Health, you can trust your care to Stafford Dialysis. 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 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. Education

Knowledge-First Empowerment Center 281-499-8315 www.knowledge-first.org Providing Academic Services Enhancing Educational Values The Knowledge-First Empowerment Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit accredited educational school which prepares learners to meet today’s educational demands and the systemic challenges of tomorrow. For learners kindergarten through 12 grade, we provide homework assistance and after school tutoring in all subjects. For high school students who are behind with their high school credits, we have an evening

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. Home Care Assistance

Senior Helpers Non-Medical Home care 281-914-4088 www.seniorhelpers.com/sugarland-tx 4915 South Main Street, Suite 116, Stafford, Texas 77477. Professionally trained caregivers to care for your loved ones at home. Whether you need assistance 24/7 or just few hours a day our office is here to help. Our service options are flexible and customizable to your specific situation. Your care plan can be a combination of any of the following service offerings: Companion Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, House Keeping, and Personal Care. Home Health Care

Dialysis

Stafford Dialysis 281-568-9911 www.StaffordDialysis.com 12220 Murphy Road, Stafford, Texas 77477 Quality Care for A Quality Life. Stafford Dialysis promotes the highest quality care and treatment

program where they can receive their credits and we send the successfully completed grade back to their home school. We believe, as did Plato, that the purpose and ultimate value of education is not to stick thoughts into the pupils’ head, but to inspire them to think for themselves. Wisdom~Honor~Perseverance. KnowledgeFirst Empowerment Center is located at 2651 Cartwright Road., Suite C Missouri City, Texas 77459.

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eral. Types of financing that we support include: Equipment Leasing • Franchise Financing • Healthcare and Medical Financing (including financing for patients declined for medical credit) • Commercial Real Estate • Merchant Cash Advance • Mergers and Acquisition Financing • Private Equity Financing • Small Business Loans • Structured Settlement and Annuity Financing • Unsecured Business Lines of Credit • Factoring • PO Financing • Bridge Loans and Hard Money • Consumer Financing • Contract Financing. CALL TODAY - “For more information please visit www.creekstonecc.com and give us a call for a free consultation.”

To be listed call

281-690-4200

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

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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” Ice Cream Specialties

our 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

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. Optometrists

Southern Ice Cream 281-499-9837 www.SouthernIceCreamTX.com Great for all occasions! Reward your employees, clients or families. Serve delicious ice cream specialties from Southern Ice Cream in Stafford, Texas. Do you have a special fundraising project or marketing project on your mind? Schedule a push cart, ice cream truck or vintage ‘Original Good Humor’ truck to deliver these speciality deserts. Southern Ice Cream prides itself on personalized service delivering frozen treats efficiently to cool down even the hottest Houston days! It’s easy to book this unique and rewarding ice cream experience, just visit www. SouthernIceCreamTX.com or call Michelle at 281-499-9837.

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Insurance Agencies

Prince Benefits Group • 281-325-0384 www.princebenefitsgroup.com Insurance Agency, that works with individuals & companies to purchase health, dental, vision, life & 401K. We represent Aetna, BCBS, United Healthcare, Guardian, Humana, Principal and many others. Don’t pay a 2014 TAX Penalty for being uninsured due to the new Healthcare Reform laws. Call us for affordable credible coverage. 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. 281-341-5060, Fax 281-3415558. 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

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 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 December 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,

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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. Pest Control

Austin Exterminating Co., Inc. 281-342-4328 2714 Avenue I, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 CA00566484 • TPCL 148. Owner operated Monday - Friday. Pest Control Company specializing in service designed for customers who are looking for something different. “We don’t just spray baseboards.” Pets Grooming, Food & Supplies

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Sugar Land • 281-240-WOOF (9663) Sienna • 281-778-WOOF (9663) www.WoofGangBakery.com We LOVE your Dog! Pamper your pet with a relaxing Woof Gang Bakery Spa Experience! A neighborhood store, offering gourmet dog treats, healthy pet foods, pet supplies, accessories and pet grooming. We are committed to providing superior products that enhance the well-being of your dog. At Woof Gang Bakery, we know that dogs are a part of our families, dogs are our faithful companions, and dogs bring us joy. We’ll help you show your appreciation for their unconditional love and devotion. Pharmacies

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

12 MONTHS LISTING FOR ONLY $300

Immunizations & Drug Testing The IMUnization Clinic West 281-229-9664 • S.W. 281-313-7468 www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com. West: 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 519, Houston, Texas 77084, S.W. 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. Real Estate

Remodeling / Outdoor Living

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.

Keep up with all the weekly

NEWS! Delivered every Wednesday over 35,000 homes and businesses for almost 32 years

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Physicians

Valuation

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: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and 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.

Business Valuation Professional 713-877-8160 Business Valuation Professional with 15 years experience. Applies income, market, and asset based approaches to determine your Company’s worth. Operating entities and professional practices. Very reasonable fees. Tom Branch, 713-877-8160. Video Services

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!

12 MONTHS LISTING CALL 281-690-4200

Every home Every week

Your Countywide newspaper 281-690-4200

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FOOD, DRINK, ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WHERE TO EAT NOW - The following is a list of exceptional restaurants throughout 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.

Fuzii Japanese Restaurant & Bar Fuzii Japanese Restaurant & Bar is the largest Japanese Restaurant in the area that offers the best food, service, and ambiance. Lunch is provided 7 days a week, along with Happy Hour that provides an an incredible selections of food and drinks that will leave you satisfied every time . Please ask us about our private room with seating available from 20150 people. Fuzii is open 7 days a week. SunThurs. 11a.m.-10p.m. Fri - Sat. 11a.m.- 11p.m. Daily Happy Hour 3p.m.- 6p.m. Located 12755 Southwest Freeway, Stafford,Texas 77477. 281240-8388. www.fuzii.com. FB. $$ Lenny’s Subs

The creation of a truly great sub is no small feat. At Lenny’s we pride ourselves on serving up Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks & the Deli Fresh Experience™. Lenny’s is the only place you can find meats and cheeses fresh, sliced to order, then piled high on fresh baked bread. Our Philly Cheesesteak is cooked to order and is served hot off the grill. Lenny’s offers catering in the form of Boxed Lunches, Hot Catering, Party Platters and Desserts. Open 7 days a week, Monday - Saturday 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM 6:00 PM. Call 281-232-0589, Fax - 281 232 0563, visit us at 1135 Crabb River Rd, Suite 100, Richmond, TX 77469 or order online at Lennys. com. $ 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 Mosset Grille & Wine Bar Sugar Land’s newest experience features New American cuisine, serving lunch and dinner in a cozy quiet atmosphere. Join us for Happy Hour Mon-Friday, all day until 7:00 p.m., featuring fine wines and Tapas. Join us Fri and Sat night starting at 7:00 p.m. for live music. Think of Mosset for your venue to hold your special occasion event. Hours of Operations: Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Mosset Grille & Wine Bar - 14019 Southwest Freeway Suite 101, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Phone: 281201- 8296. www.mossetwinebar.com. $ $ • WB Regal Seafood Lounge

“The Freshest Seafood “Hong Kong Cantonese. Open 7 Days a week, Sunday- Thursday 11: 00- 10:00 p.m., Friday- Saturday 11:a.m.-11:00 p.m. 12350 Southwest Freeway , Stafford, Tx. 77477. (Between W. Airport and S. Kirkwood) Phone 281-494-8888. $$ Supper 6 Buffet

“Biggest Selection in town”with 10 Buffet tables. Chinese, American, Sushi, Hibachi Grill and Chocolate Fountains. Banquet and Party Room Available. Open 7 Days 11a.m.-10 p.m. Senior Citizen Discount. 5425 Hwy 6 South Suite A100, Missouri City, Tx. 77459 (Across from Kohl’s near Riverstone Blvd.) Phone 832-5396633. $

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lix Brewhouse™, the world’s only combination first-run cinema and dine-in microbrewery, will become lead entertainment anchor at The Crossing at Telfair in Sugar Land, Scott Weaver of developer Rubicon Realty Group announced today. “We set out to bring a novel entertainment concept to the area and are thrilled to have Flix Brewhouse bring their unique brand of cinema dining to The Crossing at Telfair. Flix is both cutting-edge and family-friendly and will be a landmark destination at Telfair, whether patrons are going to the movies or not,” Weaver added. Flix currently has locations in Round Rock – north of Austin, and in Des Moines, Iowa. The Crossing at Telfair, at the southwest corner of Texas 6 and U.S. 90, features a new H-E-B superstore, a Hilton Garden Inn, Cheddar’s, Bombay Pizza, Chuy’s and a growing roster of other retailers. Hampton Inn and Embassy Suites are two additional hospitality providers committed to The Crossing at Telfair soon to commence construction. The Sugar Land Flix Brewhouse will be approximately 40,000 square feet, featuring eight auditoriums equipped with parabolic screens, state-of-the-industry digital audio and March 2015 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

video including Dolby Atmos™ immersive sound, extra wide plush seating, and an innovative gliding tabletop console. Viewers will enjoy unobtrusive, in-theater service from a complete cooked-to-order menu and a broad selection of soft drinks and adult beverages, including a dozen signature beers brewed onpremises. In addition to showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters, Flix Brewhouse has a wide variety of special features and events, including a Pro-Am homebrew competition, on-site Beer 101 brewing and tasting seminars and numerous themed classic film series, including dinner comedies, ladies nights out, and Saturday morning pajama parties. Flix also celebrates unique food and craft beer creations with a range of ongoing dining and tasting events, showcasing beer from other craft breweries as well as its own. “We love what Rubicon is doing at The Crossing at Telfair,” said Matt Silvers, Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Flix Brewhouse. “Well-positioned mixed use projects such as this offer the opportunity to live, work, stay and play, all in a dynamic environment. The dining and entertainment district within The Crossing at Telfair will become the ‘go to’ destination in the Sugar Land area for both families and date night, and the Flix Brewhouse brand will be a great fit.”

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