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TAYLOR FOR MISSOURI CITY MAYOR INSIDE STORIES n Puzzled by Retirement Planning? n Five Reasons why you need an Estate Plan n Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club Raises Funds for Student Scholarships n Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Political ad paid for by Fred Taylor campaign.

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Editor’s Preview Farewell, friends Michael Sudhalter Editor

erving as editor of the Fort Bend-Katy Business Journal was one of the great joys of my professional life. Prior to this endeavor, I had very little magazine knowledge. But as the months went on, I gained experience and learned the ins and outs of managing a magazine. During that time, we had the chance to profile some of the most interesting business owners, community leaders and politicians in the Fort Bend-Katy community. This month’s edition is no different as we profile Fred Taylor, who is running for Missouri City Mayor in the May 7 election. Taylor has a great deal of experience, from serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves to working as a corporate executive, and as a special education teacher. I have great memories of my 18 months at the helm of the Business Journal, but there’s a time for everything. And now is the time to bid farewell to my loyal readers. Please join me in extending Joe Southern, the new editor of the Fort Bend-Katy Business Journal, a warm welcome. Thank you, Michael Sudhalter

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Puzzled by Retirement Planning?

etirement planning is a lot like putting together the pieces of a puzzle. Retirement planning is not about accumulation, but is about distribution. Thus, your stock broker or financial advisor who has helped you amass your lifetime savings, was great at accumulating your assets but perhaps is not so great at distributing your assets. When you’re retiring, it’s not so important who is the best stock picker, or who has the lowest trade costs, but rather who can put together a plan to help you retire and stay retired. That’s the bottom line, isn’t it? What are the pieces of this puzzle? They differ for everyone. But, some of the pieces of the puzzle are income sources — social security, rental property, pension, and any other source of systematic income that you have. These differ from investment assets, which would be IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401Ks, 403Bs, TSAs, TSPs, brokerage accounts, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, Deferred

Compensation Plans. Almost everyone has social security or a government pension, but for most people, this source of income alone will not sustain them in retirement. If you’re in the minority who April R. Roberts, J.D. can sustain their lifestyle based on social security and pension, then “Congratulations!”. For the rest of you, what we have to do is determine 1) your necessary monthly gross monthly income; 2) how much income you will receive in retirement from “income sources”; 3) subtract #2 from #1 and obtain your “income gap.” For example, if you need

$6000/month before taxes to cover your bills and daily living, and you will receive $2500/month in social security and no pension, then your income gap is $3500/ month. This is the retirement income that we need to create to make sure that you live comfortably in retirement. On top of that, we need to consider inflation, which we will get to later. For now, let’s keep it simple and say that $3500 is your “income gap”. Where do we go to solve for this gap? We have to go to your investment assets and convert some of them to an income source. But first, we need to determine your “withdrawal rate” from your total investment assets. Let’s say that you’ve saved $750,000 for retirement. If you need $3500/ month, that’s $42,000/year of income from your retirement assets. We simply divide $42,000 by $750,000 to get your withdrawal rate, which would be 5.6%. continued, on page 8

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Inside Stories Daniel Styf named Senior VP & CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Plans............... 8 Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club Raises Funds for Student Scholarships.................... 9 Missouri City-Sugar Land Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Presents 26 Young Men at 16th Biennial Beautillion Ball................ 10 Revolution Studio expands, add new yoga classes.................................................. 11 Memorial Hermann named Region’s Most Outstanding Care providers.............. 12 First Choice Emergency room opens new facility in Rosenberg Texas................ 13 Cross Creek Ranch wins ULI People’s Choice Award.............................................. 14 Sugar Land marketing professional participates in Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo............................................................................ 15

EDITOR Michael Sudhalter ACCOUNTING Lisa Long ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Diane Strehl John Sazma Jessica Kij Darlene Massington PRODUCTION MANAGER Joey Belleza

Sugar Land native Jared Jameson provides quality financial planning................. 16 Council Member Himesh Gandhi files for Re-election ............................................. 19 Newmark starts sales in new Riverstone neighborhood........................................... 18 The H&R Block Budget Challenge................................................................................. 20

Departments Newsworthy................................................................. 20-21 Business Card Directory.............................................. 26-27 Names in the News.................................................... 19&28 Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter............ 30-33

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Data Beat..................................................................... 34-37 Service Directory........................................................ 38-41 Meet & Eat - Food, Drink & Entertainment Guide...................................................... 42

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Five Reasons why you need an Estate Plan By T. Aaron Dobbs

any people avoid planning for their potential incapacity and eventual death. Here are five reasons why you should reconsider that approach. #5: Your Will was not drafted in Texas. State laws regarding the probate of wills and the administration of estates vary, and your out-of-state will may not be maximized for probate in Texas. #4: Your marital status has changed. Failing to update your estate plan after a marriage, divorce or death may have unintended consequences, including leaving your current plan ineffective. #3: Your estate has significantly increased or decreased in value. If your estate has grown substantially, your

current will may not include provisions designed to avoid or mitigate estate taxes. #2: You have purchased real property located outside of Texas. If you own real property in multiple states, your will may have to be probated in each of those jurisdictions if you have not properly planned to avoid multiple probates. #1: You are about to sell or transition away from your business. It can be difficult to continue the operation of a business upon the death or incapacity of a business owner if you do not have a succession or continuity plan in place. T. Aaron Dobbs is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Dobbs specializes in estate planning, probate and trust law at Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC from the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fort Bend office. T. Aaron Dobbs

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Central Fort Bend Chamber Recognizes Volunteers & Supporters at Annual Awards Luncheon Presented by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Jeff Haley named 2015 Business Person of the Year

he Central Fort Bend Chamber has been the voice of business and growth in Fort Bend County for more than 105 years. Thanks to the incredible volunteer efforts and commitments from the Chamber’s members, that voice continues to be strong. The Chamber proudly recognized eight of our members who continually go above and beyond at our Annual Awards Luncheon Friday, January 22, 2016 at Safari Texas Ranch. Regina Morales, Central Fort Bend Chamber President & CEO and Jeff Haley, Chamber Board Chairman, were the event emcees, welcoming a crowd of more than 200 to the Awards Luncheon. Memorial Hermann Sugar

Land was the Presenting Sponsor. Jeff Haley was named the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s 2015 Business Person of the Year. Haley is the Managing Director of Si Environmental, LLC in Rosenberg and plays a vital role in our community through his support of the Chamber and other community organizations. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Central Fort Bend Chamber and has been the Chairman of our Golf Tournament for the past five years. Haley is a product of Fort Bend County, growing up in the Richmond-Rosenberg area, and is proud to serve and do business in his community. Business Partner of the Year went to Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. The

Fedrick, Harris Estate Homes wins the Nationals Gold Award

he award was given for Best Interior Merchandising of a model home priced from $1 million to $1.5 million. Opened last year at 58 Enclave Manor Drive, the five-bedroom estate home features an exterior inspired by the Rialto of Venice on the Grand Canal, complete with arched elements and clerestory windows. The interior showcases an easy contemporary design with soft white walls, cream travertine floors and light cabinetry to reflect the natural light streaming in from abundant windows. A design focal point in the home — the two-story master bedroom closet — was merchandised with designer clothing, upscale finishes and a chandelier. The home’s interior designer was a collaborative effort of Newmark Homes’ in-house designer, Angela Hobdy, and Ellen Weese with Five Star Interiors.

Fedrick, Harris Estate Homes, the custom arm of Houston’s Newmark Homes, has won a Gold Award in The Nationals 2016 presented by the National Association of Home Builders. The award was given for Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home, $1 million to $1.5 million, for the builder’s model home in Riverstone.

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(Left to Right): Kevin Patton, Kevin Patton State Farm Insurance Agency; Barry Beard, Moody National Bank – Sugar Land; and Regina Morales, President/CEO Central Fort Bend Chamber.

Raymond Saage Volunteer of the Year was given to Wes Wittig with the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office, and Ray Aguilar with Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land for the time, effort and passion they put into the Chamber, our community, and the Leadership Fort Bend program. Ambassador of the Year was Christa Rollock with Christa Rollock Insurance. Board member of the Year was Vince Finnegan of Finnegan Auto Group. Committee Member of the Year was Craig Kalkomey of Jones|Carter, Inc. Achievement in Economic Development award was given to Johnson Development Corporation for its efforts in building incredible master planned communities in Fort Bend County. Past Chairman of the Board, Barry Bead, also thanked outgoing Board Chairman, Melissa Garcia-Martin for her dedication and service, as well as recognized three members retiring from the Board of Directors; Joe Freudenberger with OakBend Medical Center, Kevin Patton, owner of Kevin Patton Insurance Agency, and Todd Swoboda with Terracon Consultants, Inc. The Central Fort Bend Chamber is a 105 year old non-profit membership organization dedicated to creating a strong local economy where businesses can prosper. The Central Fort Bend Chamber advocates for over 1,000 local businesses led by a volunteer board of directors who are dedicated to sustaining Fort Bend County’s quality of life, and keeping our community and economy vibrant.

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Daniel Styf named Senior Puzzled by Vice President and CEO of Retirement Memorial Hermann Health Plans Planning? Executive brings wealth of health insurance experience and leadership

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ollowing a comprehensive and nationwide search, Memorial Hermann Health System has hired Daniel (Dan) Styf as its new Senior Vice President and CEO to lead its health plan business. Memorial Hermann Health Plans are backed by Memorial Hermann, a full-service system that has been advancing health in the Houston region for more than 100 years. Styf brings a wealth of health insurance experience and leadership to the organization. Most recently, Styf was an executive with the Piedmont WellStar Health Plans in Atlanta where he served as senior vice president and head of operations for the joint venture between WellStar Health System and Piedmont Health Care. “Dan is an accomplished health insurance leader with extensive experience in providersponsored health plans affiliated with some of the most well-respected health systems across the country,” said Dennis Laraway, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Memorial Hermann. “He’s a strategic thinker who brings considerable leadership skills as well as business, team and product development abilities to our health plans. Dan’s expertise and vision will serve him well in building the health plan side of our growing health system.” Styf has an established track record of community service and leadership that complements his professional achievements. Styf has served as the Board Chair for both Cobb’s Competitive EDGE, Cobb County’s (Georgia) Economic Development organization, and MUST Ministries, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter,

Daniel Styf - Senior Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Plans.

food, clothing and job training support for those in need across North Georgia. Styf was recognized as one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 and one of Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40. He also graduated from both the Leadership Atlanta and Leadership Cobb community leadership development programs. Styf’s professional experience includes more than five years as Vice President for Regional & Marketing Strategy for Kaiser Permanente in Georgia. He also served in various leadership roles with the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) in Washington, D.C., and Health Alliance Plan in Detroit, Michigan. “The Memorial Hermann Health System is one of the most respected health systems in the country,” said Styf. “I’m incredibly honored to bring that world renowned care directly to the people and businesses of Houston through our affordable and high quality coverage options. The most exciting part of my role is enabling our physicians and care teams to practice medicine the way they were trained, without the hassles of a national health plan.

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Now, if you know traditional thinking, you would think that you don’t have enough to comfortably retire. What do I mean? Well, traditionally if you are working with a brokerage house, when you retire they will put you 60% in stock and 40% in bonds and tell you that with this mix, you can withdraw 4% from your assets. But, you need to withdraw 5.6%, so you may think that you need to work longer and save more. Another erroneous part of this formula is that stocks and bonds in today’s economy are not likely yielding 4%. So, you will be drawing down money each year. What if the market has another recession and declines 50%? You have 60% in stock, so your portfolio would decrease 30% overall. On your $750,000 of savings, that would equal $225,000. Let’s keep things simple and assume that your bonds did not decrease in value (which we all know is not very likely). Your investable assets now equal $525,000, but you still need to withdraw $42,000/year. Let’s do that math: $42,000/$525,000 = 8% withdrawal rate. If you were afraid that your assets wouldn’t last at a 5.6% withdrawal rate, how likely are they to last your lifetime at an 8% withdrawal rate? With a 60/40 blended portfolio, not very likely. So, how do we get you retired with the above scenario? By turning some, not all, of your investable assets into income sources. If you’d like to learn more about turning your retirement savings into income sources, reach out to us and ask for our Consumer’s Guide to Finding the Right Retirement Income Planner. Or, just give us a call and schedule a time to come in for a complimentary, no cost evaluation. You’ll be glad you did!

Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club Raises Funds for Student Scholarships Pictured above (l-r) Carol Gaas, Jayne Nemec, Sally Berlocher and Lynne Clark. (Submitted photo)

he Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club is conducting their Fifth Annual Raffle, which raises funds to provide scholarships to deserving Fort Bend students attending Texas A&M University, College Station or Galveston campuses and Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM students. This year’s first place prize is a 2016 Toyota

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Missouri City-Sugar Land Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Presents 26 Young Men at 16th Biennial Beautillion Ball

n Sunday, Dec. 27, the Marriott Hotel in the Sugar Land Town Center served as the backdrop for the 16th Biennial Beautillion Ball hosted by the Missouri City-Sugar Land Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. This year, 26 young men from area chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated across the city of Houston, and its suburbia, were presented to metropolitan Houston society before an audience of more than 650. Chapters represented during this year’s ball included Missouri City-Sugar Land, Houston, Greater Channel, North Houston Suburban, and South Belt. The Missouri City-Sugar Land chapter hosts this unique and exquisite event in odd-numbered years. The Houston chapter presents debutantes from area Jack and Jill chapters during even-numbered years. This year’s Beaux included young men classified as high school juniors through college freshmen. They were escorted by Belles, many of whom are also members of area chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

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The Beautillion experience is comprised of a season of quality, wholesome events. This year’s season kicked off with an elegant Mothers’ Luncheon at Holley’s Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar in midtown Houston. Activities for this year’s Beaux included a golf clinic at Royal Oaks Country Club, a financial management workshop hosted by and held at the offices of McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP (MJLM), a worship experience at St. James’ Episcopal Church (Houston), and an etiquette workshop, for the 52 Beaux and Belles, at Holley’s Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar. The formal culminating Beautillion Ball was co-emceed by Houston’s recentlyelected mayor and long-time State Representative, the Honorable Sylvester Turner, and Fox 26 News anchor Melinda Spaulding. An uplifting invocation was delivered by Reverend Derrick Cyprian, pastor of Clear Lake AME Church, and father of one of this year’s Beaux. A significant fundraiser in the life of the chapter, this year’s Beautillion event proudly benefited both the Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Foundation as well as Covenant House of Texas.

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After the presentation of this year’s distinguished Beautillion participants and tributes to their loved ones, many ball attendees danced the evening away to the sounds of live musical entertainment Al’ter Ego. This year’s event was chaired by Tammy Lanier, Chaun Hubbard, and Lisa Mead. The President of the Missouri City-Sugar Land Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is Mrs. Donna Wise Joseph. This year’s Beaux lineup: Canaan Anthony, Coulson Anthony, Bryce Broussard, James Bryant, III, Derrick J. Cyprian, Cameron Eason, Chase Fontenot, Rodney Francois, Colby Frazier, Howard Grant, Ollie Harris, IV, Justin Hodrick, Dallis Kendrick, Ryan Marshall, Christopher Mathis, Mason Mayes, Jeremiah McCollum, Jackson Odom, Marcus Rockwelll, Brennan Roquemore, Kenneth Stephens, Bryce Terrell, Tucker C. Toole, Roshaan Turner, Cameron West, and Devin Woods. Jack and Jill of America is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future AfricanAmerican leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.

Revolution Studio expands, add new yoga classes

evolution Studio, Sugar Land’s premier boutique fitness studio for indoor cycling, has expanded its space in Sugar Land Town Square as it introduces a variety of new yoga classes for all fitness levels. One of the area’s most popular workout spots, Revolution Studio’s invigorating all-levels yoga classes include Power Flow, the vinyasa flow class heated to 90-95 degrees; Slow Flow, a lightly heated vinyasa class heated to about 85 degrees; and Fusion Flow, a blend of yoga, Pilates and plyometrics slightly heated to 75-80 degrees. A fourth yoga class, Fundamentals Flow, is ideal for beginners looking to deepen their understanding of yoga. In addition to new yoga classes, the studio will continue to offer its signature 45-minute Revolution Ride cycling classes led by some of the area’s most experienced instructors. Early morning classes start at 5:30 a.m. while the last class of the day ends at 7:15 p.m. (Monday - Thursday), 6:15 p.m. (Friday) and 11:15 a.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Revolution Studio is located in Sugar Land Town Square, 2125 Lone Star Dr., in the heart of the shopping, dining and entertainment destination at U.S. 59 and Highway 6. For more information on Sugar Land Town Square, go to www. SugarLandTownSquare.com. Updates from Sugar Land Town Square also are available at www.Facebook.com/SugarLandTownSquare, on Instagram @SL_TownSquare and on Twitter @SLTownSquare.

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Memorial Hermann named Region’s Most Outstanding Care providers in Four Top Categories

hree Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals as well as Memorial Hermann Life Flight® were recently honored at the SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) Awards Banquet 2016. Memorial Hermann received awards in four of the top categories, including: • Cardiac Award (hospital less than 250 beds): Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital • Cardiac Award (hospital with more than 250 beds): Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital • Pediatric System of Care Award: Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital • EMS/Air Medical Partner of the Year Award: Memorial Hermann Life Flight In its inaugural awards ceremony, SETRAC honored hospitals and first responders who have exhibited outstanding performance in areas such as trauma care, stroke care, cardiac care, multi-agency teamwork, disaster preparedness and public education. Award recipients were chosen by an 11-member selection committee, which was comprised of SETRAC committee chairs and independent healthcare representatives. The banquet was held at the Marriott Westchase in Houston and was attended by nearly 700 individuals and elected officials,

including State Representatives Rick Miller, Sarah Davis, John Zerwas, M.D. and Cecil Bell. Also in attendance were City of Houston EMS Physician Director David Persse, M.D., and Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner and operator of Gallery Furniture. “The banquet was held as a way for hospital executives and clinicians, as well as EMS and other first responders across our nine counties to celebrate their accomplishments,” said Darrell Pile, SETRAC CEO. “All too often we forget their sacrifices so we wanted this awards banquet to be an evening where every link in the emergency healthcare system could be recognized for the truly amazing things they do every day.” Former patients from the award-winning hospitals were also on-hand to share their stories of exceptional care, including Linda Flynt whose family experienced the life-saving benefits of Life Flight and the Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute – the city’s only location to offer Level I trauma care for both adult and pediatric patients – after their private plane crashed in July 2014. “Following the crash, my son Jonathon

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was scared to be in the Life Flight helicopter by himself but he was comforted knowing that I was able to be in there with him,” said Flynt. “Even after arriving at the hospital, I felt more at ease knowing that my family was being taken care of in the same place. I could see that my son was recovering and being cared for even though I wasn’t able to care for him myself.” The awards are especially meaningful to Memorial Hermann given the breadth of locations and services honored. “On behalf of the entire system, I am incredibly proud and honored that we received such tremendous recognition from the healthcare community in Southeast Texas,” said Dan Wolterman, Memorial Hermann President and CEO. “SETRAC is a true testament to the fact that, in order to be successful, we must all work together to increase access to care and continually improve the quality of care delivered to the millions of Texans we collectively serve every day.” SETRAC was founded by the late James H. “Red” Duke, Jr., M.D., legendary trauma surgeon at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and John B. Holmes Professor of Clinical Sciences at UTHealth Medical School, and has been funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services for the last 23 years.

First Choice Emergency room opens new facility in Rosenberg Texas Celebrates grand opening with donation to B.F. Terry high school

irst Choice Emergency Room opened its new Rosenberg facility at 7 a.m. today. The new facility is located 24003 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas, and is open 24/7. “We are pleased to bring a facility to the Rosenberg community and look forward to continuing to deliver the highest quality emergency medical care here,” said Dr. Cheuk, Facility Medical Director of First Choice Emergency Room Rosenberg. To celebrate the opening, First Choice Emergency Room made a donation to B.F. Terry High School at First Choice Emergency Room’s ribbon cutting with Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Following the ribbon cutting, First Choice Emergency Room hosted a medical community open house. On Saturday, January 23, First Choice Emergency Room hosted a community event and B.F. Terry High School band performed. New 93Q was on-site, giving away prizes. The Houston Texans cheerleaders were also there, signing photos and taking pictures. First Choice Emergency Room facilities are equipped with a full

radiology suite, including CT scanner, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, as well as on-site laboratories certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the Commission on Office Laboratories Accreditation (COLA). The facilities are staffed exclusively with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. To learn more about First Choice Emergency Room and the new Rosenberg facility, please visit http://www.fcer.com/locations/houstonmap/rosenberg/.

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he Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced Cross Creek Ranch as its People’s Choice Award winner in the 2016 Development of Distinction Awards. Cross Creek Ranch was one of eight finalists in the annual awards program, which recognizes developments and public open spaces that exemplify best practices in design, construction, economic viability, health places, marketing and management. In awarding recipients, ULI said “Cross Creek Ranch creates an enduring community by prioritizing core values associated with a sustainable environment, engaged people, vibrant culture, endless learning and interconnectedness. Together, the result is a distinct development that has experienced sustained and recognizable economic, social and environmental success within the Houston region and beyond.” A 3,200-acre master-planned community in Fulshear, Cross Creek Ranch is designed around following environmentally friendly, sustainable practices. Among the highlights is Flewellen Creek, winding approximately 150 acres through the development. Much of the creek has been restored, creating a balanced ecosystem for wildlife and a natural backdrop for amenities. A 50-acre pond in Cross Creek Ranch also has been developed as a bird and wildlife habitat, as well as a groundwater filtering system. “Our significant natural elements combine with premier amenities and an array of luxurious homes to create a masterful West Houston community,” said Rob Bamford, general manager of Cross Creek Ranch. “It is an honor to receive this distinguished award from such a prestigious organization.” Finalists in three categories of the Development of Distinction Award — forprofit, not-for-profit and urban green space — were announced in October. An international jury of real estate experts toured each project late last year to select the winners. For more information about Cross Creek Ranch, visit www.crosscreektexas.com.

Sugar Land marketing professional participates in Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

ike many of his fellow Sugar Land residents, Kirby Ducayet enjoys the annual Houston Livestock & Rodeo in March. But for Ducayet – the owner of the Sugar Land location of SpeedPro Image franchise – the annual event is about more than bull riding and Cotton Candy. “I love the relationships that have been developed over the years at the Rodeo,” Ducayet said. “As for concerts, all of them have been great. I can’t single any one out.” Ducayet’s been involved with the Rodeo for the past nine years. “My business partner has been a longtime volunteer and member of the HLSR,” Ducayet said. “For over 9+ years my labor and time were also included, so over the years we have made several friends with other volunteers and members. This friendship has led to great business relationships that we look forward to growing over the next few years.” At SpeedPro, Ducayet and his staff take care of a wide variety of services. “SpeedPro is not a large/grand format graphics printer, but a marketing solutions company that happens to specialize in large/ grand format graphics print,” Ducayet said. Among SpeedPro’s services are Large & Grande Format Printing, Window, Wall & Floor Murals, Event Graphics, Trade Show Displays, Indoor & Outdoor Banners and Stands, Couture Cutting and Lettering, Vehicle Wraps, Decals and Fleet Branding, Corporate Décor, and Digital Signage Solutions. Ducayet decided to start Speed Pro Imaging because he wanted to do be an independent business owner. “With a long stint in the corporate environment of the oil and gas industry under my belt I had decided that I wanted my own business; control my own destiny that wouldn’t be so dependent on an ever swaying world commodities market,” Ducayet said. “After a great deal of research I had decided that a welldeveloped and proven franchise was the best investment decision I could make. Therefore, SpeedPro was the logical choice. Ducayet said it’s important to give back to the community, and his company does that annually.

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or Sugar Land native Jared Jameson, the best part about being a Certified Financial Planning Certificant is watching his clients reach their dreams. “I really enjoy helping people reach their financial goals,” Jameson said. “They start as goals and dreams and then they get to fulfill them. We help clients in Financial Planning and Investment Management. We help them with sending their children to college and retirement.” Seventy-five percent of WJ Interests’ business is individuals, while the other 25 percent are companies.

Most clients have $500,000 or more to devote to investments, but Jameson said they work with some clients would have less. Jameson, who now lives in Greatwood, started Sugar Landbased WJ Interests with Jared Jameson his father, William, 20 years ago. They’ve added five staff members to their team over the past 2 years. WJ Interests, 2333 Town Center Drive, Suite 100, manages approximately $250 million for 170 clients. They are unique in that they’re a Fee-Only financial advisory firm. They don’t take

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commission on any of the investments. “That way, we can be completely objective when we give financial advice,” Jameson said. Jameson, who earned a Civil Engineering degree from Southern Methodist University, worked as an Engineer for a few years, and then decided, he prefers more personal interaction in his job. The Clements High graduate went on to earn his Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Texas. When he’s not working with clients, Jameson is identifying opportunities for investment and researching market conditions. “I take the information and distill it into an investment strategy,” Jameson said. Jameson said the current oil slump has made some clients more cautious, and he encourages them to scale back their spending. “Don’t take that dream vacation, and just wait to see how things play out,” Jameson said. Jameson, however, pointed to several positive signs in the economy as higher consumer confidence, a lower unemployment rate and automobile sales being at an all-time high. Jameson is heavily involved in the community as the past president of the Sugar Land Rotary Club, and a current or former board member for the Fort Bend Women’s Center, Oak Bend Hospital, Access Health and the Fort Bend Boys Choir. Jameson usually works in a financial capacity due to his strong background in it. He’s also volunteered with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, the Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Bend Literacy Council, Fort Bend Child Advocates and more. WJ Interests supports many of these local charities through donations. Jameson said he’d like to work closely with local schools and begin teaching financial literacy that’s not taught in most high schools. Jameson’s the treasurer for the Fort Bend Economic Development Council, which his father started in the 1980s, and he was recently named treasurer for “Joe Zimmerman for Sugar Land Mayor.” “I’ve known Joe for a long time, and I really believe Joe will continue a lot of the things Mayor Thompson started,” Jameson said.

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ewmark Homes has begun sales in Pebble Creek, a new neighborhood in top-selling Riverstone. More than a dozen homes have already sold in Pebble Creek, which is a continuation of the builder’s successful program in the Millwood neighborhood of Riverstone, said Mike Moody, president of Newmark Homes. “With reasonably priced homes in one of Fort Bend’s premier communities, Millwood resonated with home buyers,” Moody said. “We hope to deliver the same coveted pricing, home designs and features in the Pebble Creek neighborhood.” Newmark Homes is the exclusive builder in Pebble Creek, a 22-acre section of 71 homesites located at Oilfield Road and Highway 6. Home buyers can select from 21 floor plans priced from the $330,000s and ranging from 2,093 to 3,395 square feet.

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A model home is under construction now and is expected to open in March, one of several new model homes in Riverstone. Both Sitterle Homes and Meritage Homes opened new models in December, and Westport will open a model home in Majestic Pointe, an enclave of custom homes. Riverstone features homes from 13 executive and five custom home builders. Homes are priced from the $300,000s to the millions. New homes in Riverstone boast a Sugar Land address, plus residents enjoy a wealth of amenities, including swimming, tennis, fitness and special events at The Club at Riverstone. A project of The Johnson Development Corp., Riverstone has for a fourth consecutive year been ranked among the nation’s 10 top-selling communities and listed No. 1 in Texas for the second consecutive year. For more information, visit www. riverstone.com.

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Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst appointed to Senate Committee on Texas Ports Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst has been appointed to the newly established Senate Committee on Texas Ports by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. The committee has been established to specifically study Sen. Lois Kolkhorst the economic benefit of the Panama Canal expansion to Texas ports. “The impact of Texas ports doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. In fact, Texas ports provide a major impact to our local and statewide economies; reportedly generating around $82 billion in personal income and 1.4 million jobs,” said Kolkhorst.

“This committee will focus on what our ports must do to remain competitive. As someone who represents nearly a third of the Texas coastline, I thank Lt. Governor Patrick for the appointment.” Senator Kolkhorst’s district represents the ports of Bay City, Calhoun, Palacios, Victoria and West Calhoun; the most of any Texas lawmaker. In addition to this appointment, Senator Kolkhorst also serves on the Committees of Agriculture & Water, Education, Finance, Health & Humans Services and Transportation as well a Joint Committee to study a coastal barrier system. “I look forward to the recommendations this committee will provide to the full Senate Transportation Committee,” commented Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

Welcome Vandana Khera, M.D. to Houston Methodist Primary Care Group Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome internal medicine physician Dr. Vandana Khera to the new Riverstone location. Khera joins Dr. Deepshika Sharda, at the practice lo- Vandana Khera, M.D cated at 18717 South University Boulevard, Suite 105, where they will continue to provide quality primary care to patients in the Sugar Land and Missouri City communities. Khera earned her medical degree at Government Medical College in Patiala, India before completing both her internship and internal medicine residency at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island. She is board certified in internal medicine—treating a variety of

acute and chronic conditions with special interests in geriatrics and endocrinology. In addition to English, Khera speaks Hindi and Punjabi. Prior to joining Houston Methodist Primary Care Group, Khera practiced outpatient medicine at a physician led organization in Norwood, Massachusetts, where she collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to meet the health care needs of her patients. “I consider it an honor to be joining Houston Methodist Primary Care Group,” Khera said. “And I am fortunate that my patients trust me with their most valuable asset—their health. My purpose is to care for my patients’ physical and mental well-being by helping them achieve health goals through preventive care.” To schedule an appointment with Dr. Khera, visit houstonmethodist.org/pcg or call 713.394.MPCG (6724).

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Council Member Himesh Gandhi files for Re-election Council Member Himesh Gandhi filed for re-election to the Sugar Land City Council, AtLarge Position 1. First elected by a city-wide vote in 2012, Council Member Gandhi remains committed to responsible, transparent Himesh Gandhi city government, superior development, and smart spending to keep the City living within its means. “Since the first day I served on City Council I have focused on improving the lives of the people of Sugar Land,” said Gandhi. “I am proud of the accomplishments our Council has made to address public safety, aging infrastructure, and also for the recent mobility plan addressing future development and traffic in our region. Despite the recent struggles of the energy sector, Sugar Land has maintained low tax rates for both homeowners and businesses that have strengthened our city’s economic base.” “I am indebted to the residents of Sugar Land for putting their faith in me as their at-large City Council member. I am also grateful and thankful for the support of my wife Farrah, as I seek another term in public service to our city,” said Gandhi. Since his election to Sugar Land City Council in 2012, Councilman Gandhi has put his values into action to help Sugar Land continue its mission to enhance the quality of life in the community while excelling in the delivery of public service. “Sugar Land has been recognized both in Texas and nationally for the quality of live in our community,” said Gandhi. “Much of this success is due to careful long range planning and our Council’s commitment to protect the balance between economic development and the interests of our citizens.” A twenty-four year resident of Sugar Land, Councilman Gandhi is known for his civic and community involvement. Himesh and his wife Farrah live in Telfair with their son Jaiden. Gandhi is a graduate of Clements High School, and received a BBA from Houston Baptist University and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law.

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EVgo brings State-of-the-Art, fastest electric vehicle charging station to Katy Mills Freedom Station brings fast charging for all electric vehicles on the road today. Simon welcomes a new state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) charging station to Katy Mills. The EVgo (ee-vee-go) Freedom Station is the place customers can visit to charge their EVs faster than ever before. It is designed to support both current and future charging technologies, increasing the speed of charging for all EV drivers, regardless of what kind of EV they drive. This is the first location in the Greater Houston area to have 50 kW DC Fast chargers able to provide a nearly full charge in less than 30 minutes for drivers using either CHAdeMO or DC Fast Combo plugs. “EVgo is the largest developer of public DC Fast Charging for EVs in the nation,” said Arun Banskota, EVgo’s CEO. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Katy Mills to serve customers in Houston’s rapidly expanding EV market. Adding the DC Fast Combo charging standard to the fastest charging technology available provides drivers with the confidence needed to purchase an EV and discover an incredible new driving experience.” This EVgo Freedom Station is the first charging location in Houston equipped to charge any EV on the road today. DC Fast CHAdeMO charging serves the Nissan LEAF and others, DC Fast Combo charging serves the BMW i3 and others, and Level 2 charging serves a number of cars including the Ford Cmax Energi plug in electric, in addition to a number of plug in hybrid vehicles. “The upgraded EVgo Freedom Station adds greatly to our customer’s shopping experience and we are excited to offer the first of its kind in Houston,” said Don Massey, Katy Mills General Manager. “These stations are convenient, fast and great for the environment – a triple win.” For more information, visit katymills. com or nrgevgo.com.

The H&R Block Budget Challenge The H&R Block Budget Challenge, a national real-life simulation personal financial education program. This free program is helping students master real-world budgeting and personal finance decision making – crucial skills all teens need after graduation. Some relevant stats include: • Texas is one of only six states that require high school student testing of personal finance concepts. • To date, Houston area schools and students have received $157,500 in grants and scholarships through the H&R Block Budget Challenge ($47,500 in year 1 and $110,000 in year 2 -- through the fall 2015 semester so far). • To date, Texas schools have received $267,500.00 in grants and scholarships through the H&R Block Budget Challenge. Captions for the attached photos include: Group shot of winning classroom and teacher with big check Clements High School business education teacher, Greg Eppes, poses with his winning classroom during a special check presentation in Sugar Land, Texas, after he received

a $2,500 classroom grant from the H&R Block Budget Challenge. The Budget Challenge — an interactive simulation that teaches teens how to manage the financial life of an adult — is part of H&R Block’s personal finance education initiative that awards more than $3 million in grants and scholarships each year. Teachers can register their classes for the spring 2016 semester through Feb. 4, 2016 at HRBDS.org.

The Central Fort Bend Chamber welcomes SherwinWilliams Grand Parkway with a Ribbon Cutting The Central Fort Bend Chamber is excited to welcome Sherwin-Williams Grand Parkway, and hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Dozens of business owners and community leaders filled the newest store located at 7850 West Grand Parkway South, Suite 300 in Richmond, to show their support and greet the managers of the new business. SherwinWilliams Grand Parkway just opened its doors January 15th in the heart of a fast-growing area of the county. “We love the area here. When I saw this piece of dirt and had a plan of where this would be, I knew I would love it. I love this area, love this community,” says Sherwin-Williams District Manager DJ Stehura.

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From paint, primer and finishes to commercial roof sealants that can save companies with utility rebates and tax benefits, Sherwin-Williams has options for homeowners as well as companies in Central Fort Bend County. The company opened in 1866, and has grown into the largest producer of paints and coatings in the United States and around the world. The Central Fort Bend Chamber is proud to add a business like Sherwin-Williams Grand Parkway to the Chamber family. We are happy they have chosen Fort Bend County to establish their newest location and know they will contribute to our vibrant community.

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Medical Billing & Coding training offered at HCC Missouri City Campus Fort Bend County has experienced a recent growth spurt, which has created a need for more trained office staff in the medical field. The Houston Community College (HCC) Missouri City Campus will help fill that need by offering two certificates: Medical Business Office (Medical Billing) and Comprehensive Coding System (Medical Coding). “I worked in the medical field for 25 years before coming to HCC. I spent part of that time in a large clinic specializing in various practices as an office manager,” said HCC Health Information Specialist Jackie Franklin. “The doctor saw 40 to 80 patients a day. The staff could not keep up with the charts that had to be coded and the paperwork to bill patients and insurance claims.” Medical Billing is an entry-level certificate. This certificate takes less than one semester to complete and provides students with knowledge and skills required of clerical health care professionals. Students enrolled in this program can expect to work in a handson environment with medical terminology, patient scheduling, insurance verification,

medical records, collections, accounts payable, financial reporting, and medical billing. Comprehensive Coding System is an advanced entry-level certificate, and takes less than one semester to complete. In medical coding, the employee assigns diagnostics and procedures codes within the electronic medical record, while maintaining compliance with establishing rules and regulatory body guidelines. Students enrolled in this program can expect to work with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding, basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. “These two programs offer students the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in managing a medical office, billing for healthcare services, and coding patient care delivered for billing and medical statistic purposes,” said HCC Continuing Education Director Kirk White. For more information on the Medical Billing and Coding classes as well as other courses offered by the Continuing Education Department, go to http://www.hccs.edu/ continuing-education/departments/health/ medical-business-office.

FASTSIGNS® again recognized among Top Centers in the Country Local sign and visual graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Sugar Land was named one of the top centers out of more than 600 locations worldwide at the 2016 FASTSIGNS International Convention, which was recently held in Orlando, Fla. The locally owned and operated business received two recognitions including the Pinnacle Club Award, which is given to the centers ranked 26 to 125 in the U.S. and Canada for sales volume from the previous year, and the Million Dollar Award, which recognizes centers that surpass $1 million in annual sales. “It’s an honor to be recognized as a top performing center and these awards acclaim all of our team’s hard work and positive contributions in our community,” said David Tait, owner of FASTSIGNS of Sugar Land. “We thank our customers for their support

and trust and look forward to continuing to help local businesses and organizations tell their story using comprehensive signs, visual graphics and creative marketing solutions.” Located at 13444 Southwest Freeway, FASTSIGNS of Sugar Land has been doing business in the area for 18 years. The center provides a wide range of visual communications solutions including wall, window and floor graphics, architectural signs, trade show displays, wayfinding solutions, vehicle wraps, digital signage and more. “We’re so much more than a sign company; we are a visual communications provider that helps bring ideas to life and communicate messages in an effective way,” Tait said. “No matter what the visual communications challenge may be, our team is more than ready to help.”

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TSTC student success profile - Colton Boaz Colton Boaz, 18, from Needville is a student at Texas State Technical College studying Precision Machining Technology. Currently he has a 3.7 grade point average. Boaz expects to graduate with his associate Colton Boaz degree in Fall 2016 and then pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. What are your plans after graduation? After graduation I want to use the skills I have gained here at TSTC and become a CNC Machinist for an oil company. I have my eye set on working for National Oilwell Varco. What’s your dream job? Someday I would love to own my own machine shop and work with oilfield companies creating and repairing parts. What has been your greatest accomplishment while at TSTC? My greatest accomplishment has been making good grades. Everything I’m learning is new to me and I feel I am successfully pursuing my passion. What greatest lesson have you learned about yourself or life? I have learned that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to with hard work and determination. I have learned that all my sacrifice will be worth it in the end. Name a TSTC person who most influenced your success? Mr. Michael Barnes has been my biggest influence. He has done some great things for our program. Every time we need help or we are struggling he is by our side, always willing to help. He always has past students visiting him, that says a lot. Mr. Barnes is also helpful when it comes to helping us find jobs because of the contacts he has made throughout the year. What is your advice for future TSTC students? It is important students remember that behind every success story, there has been great sacrifice.

Fred Taylor is a renaissance man, and he is ready to utilize his wide array of talents for the betterment of all Missouri City residents. It’s Time!

red Taylor has served in the U.S. Marine Corps reserves, worked as a senior executive, started a nonprofit to help his neighbors, and taught Special Education students in the Houston Independent School District. The 49-year-Missouri City resident is running for Mayor of Missouri City on May 7, 2016. “I love Missouri City,” Taylor said. “It’s a good city that has the potential to become great.” Taylor’s challenge? Unseating Allen Owen: a 22-year-incumbent who is seeking re-election for the 11th time since taking office in 1994. “I recognize the efforts that Owen has made in the past for our city,” Taylor said. “He has overseen a lot of change in the past 22 years, but it’s time for new leadership.” Taylor said his overall life and work experiences make him just as qualified if not even

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COVER STORY HHHHHHHHHHHHH more than Owen when he was first elected. Taylor believes in a pro-active approach to recruiting and retaining high-quality businesses for the city. His vision will benefit the entire population, rather than a select few. Taylor’s story started in Leesville, Louisiana. where he grew up as the 21st of 22 children. His father, a World War II Veteran, was a very tough man and ruled his house with a hand of steel. He taught the young Taylor to work hard with his hands and never give up on anything. With a fourth grade education, Taylor’s father started a construction company where the young Taylor had to work every break he had from school. The family moved to Houston, and Taylor grew up in the Settegast neighborhood graduating from East Houston Elementary, B.C. Elmore Middle School and Forest Brook High School or affectionately known as “The “Brook”. It was during that time that Taylor became interested in politics while volunteering for the campaign of the late Ernest McGowen, a prominent politician who served on the

Houston City Council as well as the Houston Community College and Houston ISD boards. While in high school, Taylor joined the Marine Corps reserves in its delayed entry program until his graduation on May 28, 1985. The next day May 29, 1985, Taylor was on a plane to San Diego, Calif. where he started his basic training following in the footsteps of his late father and late sister. The training was rigorous, but Taylor credits his tenacity for success to his father who challenged him to succeed throughout his youth. After serving his country, Taylor received an honorable discharge. Taylor started working for Al Copeland’s Enterprise, a chain restaurant, and then he opened his own restaurants, one in Dallas and one in Houston. Taylor worked as an executive for the Jasper Oil Company in East Texas. Taylor stated he’s had many jobs, some glamorous and some not so glamorous. Taylor returned to college and enrolled at the HCC and the University of Houston-Downtown. Taylor earned a Political Science degree from the UH-Downtown and then dedicated himself to serving his community. Taylor obtained his teaching credentials from HCC and became an educator in HISD, beginning his teaching at Thomas Middle School. “Principal Bill Sorrell gave me my first teaching assignment and I will never forget that or him,” Taylor said. “It’s about giving back to the community

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that has given me so much,” Taylor said. As a special education teacher, Taylor taught all special needs classes and especially loved working with students on the autism spectrum disorder. Taylor, who moved to Missouri City in 2010, currently works as an educator, small business owner and a business consultant. In addition, Taylor is the founder of “Our Voice Matters”, which assists elderly and disabled individuals by providing free lawn service, home repair service and outreach services to those who couldn’t otherwise afford it. Taylor, a member of Missouri City Baptist Church, is the proud father of two sons, two daughters and one granddaughter. Taylor may be a first time candidate, but his commitment to Missouri City is strong. Many Missouri City residents are familiar with Taylor, who is accustomed to knocking on doors and listening to the concerns and questions of thousands of Missouri City voters. As an active member of his community, Taylor has successfully managed the campaigns of Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Judge Joel Clauser and Houston Community College trustee Neeta Sane. Taylor also managed Missouri City council member Yolanda Ford’s 2013 campaign. When asked about politics, Taylor said he is active in campaigns in his community because the people of Missouri City deserve excellent leadership.

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Missouri City is a safe place, but we deserve a safer place to live. That is why I will support and increase the number of our First Responders. We also need to fix our sidewalks, repair street lights and clean up our neighborhoods. — Fred Taylor When asked about his qualifications, Taylor said, “as a family man and an accomplished senior-level executive, I have a wellestablished track record of successful strategic and risk management leadership for over 25 years. I am no stranger to governance, and I recognize how interwoven our challenges and our solution are,” Taylor said. “I’ve been a businessperson – I understand what it takes to run a company; equally, my experience in business has given me a roadmap for what I believe will move our city forward.” When asked about his vision for Missouri City, Taylor provided a plan which focuses on strategic economic development, the delivery of essential services, a better educational system, and the creation of a modern urban development including entertainment, shopping, and recreational centers. As a military veteran, Taylor is a strong supporter of law enforcement and plans to make police officers and firefighters a top priority, when elected. “We need to do everything we can to make First Responders’ available to the people of Missouri City,” Taylor said. “First Responders are my first and primary focus.” “We deserve a safe place to live – that is why I will support and increase the number of our first responders. We also need to fix our sidewalks, repair street lights, improve our roads, and clean up our neighborhoods.” Taylor also intends to coordinate with the Texas Department of Transportation to improve the lighting on Texas Highway 6 and finally make light rail access between Missouri City and Houston a reality. “We have the technology to improve our roads and traffic flow – it’s about taking the initiative to get the job done,” Taylor said. Taylor supports the current efforts to revitalize the Texas Parkway Corridor, but said more must be done to revitalize the whole city, bring more job creating businesses to keep our property taxes down. Taylor would like to see more Missouri City residents work in Missouri City and spend in Missouri City. Taylor would like to start a volunteer initiative where “neighbors

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are helping neighbors” “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required”: Taylor finishes quoting Luke 12:48, King James Version. Taylor is dedicated to deliver a positive campaign and intends to stay away from negative campaigning against Owen. “It is not about slandering your opponent, it’s about staying positive, focusing on the people of Missouri City, and being truthful to your word in delivering achievable outcomes.” March 2016 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

Taylor said he knows the nature of politics, but voters can expect to see a clean campaign from him. “Politics is a contact sport, but don’t expect personal attacks from me, it’s against my character,” Taylor said. As a resident of Missouri City, Texas, I am proud to announce my candidacy for Mayor of Missouri City, Texas. I am inviting you to join me in my quest for the post of mayor for “ALL OF MISSOURI CITY”.

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Skeeters name Jay Lucas as Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations The Sugar Land Skeeters announced today that Jay Lucas, who possesses more than two decades of sports communications experience, has been named Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Jay Lucas for the Skeeters organization. Jay Miller, President for the organization, made the announcement. “We are excited to bring Jay on board with us and back to the Greater Houston area,” said Miller. “His exceeding baseball knowledge and experience with the local media make him a great addition to our organization.” Lucas brings a wealth of marketing and communications experience, including nearly 20 years in Major League Baseball. He served as the Vice President of Communications for the Houston Astros (2003-2012) where he was responsible for all external and internal club communications. Before joining the Astros, Lucas’s career as a professional communicator spanned 23 years in Southern California. He came to Houston from the now Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim where he served as director of publicity and broadcasting in 2002 and 2003, managing strategic communication plans for the marketing, broadcasting and community relations departments. Lucas began his Major League baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988 (19881996). Season Tickets, Mini Plans and Flex Books for the Skeeters 2016 Season are now available at SugarLandSkeeters.com. For the latest updates on the team and events at Constellation Field, fans are encouraged to follow the Skeeters on Facebook (facebook. com/SugarLandSkeeters) and Twitter (SL_ Skeeters).

Randy Bloom to manage Smart Financial Centre Longtime industry vet Randy Bloom has been selected by ACE Theatrical Group to manage the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, Texas. Bloom will serve as VP and General Manager for the company created by Allen Becker, the well-known founding chairman of PACE Entertainment Corporation who sold his company during the promoter SFX rollup of the 1990s, leading to the creation of Live Nation. Bloom attended the Pollstar Live! 2016 conference in San Francisco to promote the new facility, a 6,300-capacity venue sitting on 38 acres in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land. The Smart Financial Centre is scheduled to open Fall of 2016, is owned by the city of Sugar Land and cost $84 million to build. “I’m going to try my hand at the venue side of the business,” he told Amplify. Bloom is the son of legendary Feld promoter Allen Bloom, a PT-Barnum style promoter famous for creating a program to give every child in America a free ticket to the circus. Randy worked at Feld in the 1990s and has helped launch several companies including AEG ThemeSTAR

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and Act 5 Entertainment. “The building has an interesting configuration,” Bloom explained. “It utilizes a new moveable wall technology that allows us to expand and contract the size of the room,” from 3,300 seats to 6,000 seats. “It fills a nice niche in the region,” Bloom said of the venue, located 20 miles southeast of Houston. Bloom told Amplify the facility will focus on attracting national concerts, touring theatrical shows and family entertainment. ACE Theatrical is owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd., which man-

TSTC welcomes new hire Tara Zekavat Meet Tara Zekavat, the new director of student recruitment at Texas State Technical College in Fort Bend County, which will officially open the doors to its new campus in August 2016. “TSTC has been treating me amazing,” said Zekavat. “The teamwork is so impressive and I’m ready to work hard at letting folks know of the great educational opportunities TSTC is bringing to the area.” Zekavat comes to TSTC with more than 18 years of experience in higher education. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Ferdowsi University in Mashhad, Persia. Zekavat then moved to Houston in 2009 to pursue a Master’s Degree in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Houston-Victoria. Upon arriving in the United States, Ze-

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kavat was hired as an instructor for Wharton County Junior College’s adult education program and a few years later was promoted to Instructional Supervisor for the same department. Prior to relocating, she worked as an instructor in Persia for 12 years. Zekavat said she was ready to make the move from instructor to recruiter when she applied with TSTC. She said her teaching and supervisory duties gave her the experience she needed in working closely with instructors, providing departmental resources and trainings, and working orientations at different schools. “I felt confident in my skills when I applied for this recruitment position,” said Zekavat. “I was also ready to make the move to TSTC. Their growth was impressive to me and I had to at least attempt to join the team.”

ages 45 venues in Britain, the US and Australia. ACE manages or assists Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, Saenger Theatre and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans and Majestic Theatre and Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio. Randy Bloom can be reached at Randyjbloom@gmail.com.

Heard joins ERA Benes Realty ERA Benes Realty recently announced the addition of Andre Heard to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Greater Houston and Fort Bend CounAndre Heard ty area. “In today’s market, growth is the only option, and attracting top talent is a surefire way to achieve that goal,” said Joseph Benes, Broker. “We are thrilled to have a professional of Andre’s caliber join our firm.” “Unwavering commitment to clients has been critical to my success, and ERA Benes Realty’s culture of collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing combined with its reputation for superior service will not only enhance my career, it will enhance the experience of my clients as well,’ said Heard. As part of ERA Benes Realty, Heard will be able to offer homebuyers and sellers a wide variety of innovative and marketrelevant products and services such as the ERA® Sellers Security® Plan and the ERA® Gold Star Property along with our new ZAP platform App, as well as robust online marketing programs, extensive listings distribution partners, and related services including mortgage, title and home warranty.

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he following members have recognized the importance of being a part of a five-star accredited chamber that connects, provides opportunities and solutions. In a national study, membership in a local chamber boosts the memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image among consumers and results in positive perceptions in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness and reputation, and likelihood of future patronage. 1st Traditions Homecare, LLC Gaetan Djouffo, Owner/Administrator 9896 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77036 281-501-2271 Associations

Brazos Bend Guardianship Services

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Kirk Monroe, Executive Director 830 3rd St., Ste 209 Rosenberg, TX 77471 281-232-7701 www.brazosbendguardianship.org Associations

Bryan Pittman Insurance Agency LLC Bryan Pittman Allstate, Owner 13916 Lexington Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-242-7926 allstate.com/bryanpittman Insurance Agencies

Draeger Safety Inc.

Sandra Parr, Marketing Director, Safety Segments 12808 West Airport Blvd., Ste. 280 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-207-1200 www.draeger.com Safety Equipment, Manufacturing

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Ever Ramirez, Finanical Advisor 2735 Town Center Blvd. N., Ste S Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-980-0297 www.edwardjones.com Financial Planning

Family Houston

Monee Cheney 12300 Parc Crest Dr. Stafford, TX 77477 281-207-2444 www.familyhouston.org Associations

Fort Bend Tennis Services

Majestkids Playland

The Witt Pit

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Chuck Sanchelli, President 435 B-1 FM 1092, Ste. 306 Stafford, TX 77477 281-980-4219 www.fortbendtennis.com Recreation, Tennis Services

Graciela Cannava, Center Director/CEO 11929 University Blvd., Ste. 2E Sugar Land, TX 77479 832-532-0124 www.gradepowerlearning.com Educational Services

Hospital for Surgical Excellence of OakBend Health System Alexis Rahuba, Physician Liaison 1211 Hwy 6, Ste. 70 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-238-3900 www.oakbendmedcenter.org Health Care

Joshua Estes Campaign

Joshua Estes, Candidate for 400th District Court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Bend County 1708 Thompson Rd. Richmond, TX 77469 832-274-2929 www.estesforjudge.com Attorney(s) at Law

LEAD Association Management, Inc.

Syd Talley, President 13231 Champion Forest Dr., Ste. 311 Houston, TX 77065 281-857-6027 www.lead-inc.com Homeowners Associations, Management

Loren D. Stark Company Dayton Stark, President 10750 Rockley Rd. Houston, TX 77099 281-498-5777 www.ldsco.com Financial Services

Fernando Noguera, Manager/Owner 14031 SW Freeway, Ste. 620 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-201-8058 www.majestkids.com Attractions Kevin Tichenor, VP of Commercial Lending 1035 Dairy Ashford St. Houston, TX 77079 800-213-2265 www.midsouthbank.com Banks

Patient Benefit Foundation

Veronica Vela, Director of Business Development 1 Sugar Creek Blvd., Ste. 618 Sugar Land, TX 77478 Associations

ReConnect Chiropractic & Holistic Center Theresa Buede, Owner 8770 Hwy 6, Ste. 200 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-778-4325 Health & Wellness

Shaunna Witt, Owner 2516 1st St. Rosenberg, TX 77471 713-302-0994 wittpitbbq.com Restaurants Jamil Poonja, Economic Development 360 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 866-501-5809 www.thumbtack.com/tx/sugar-land Referral Services

Two Men And A Truck Teddy Gryska, Owner 12703 Capricorn St., Ste. 900 Stafford, TX 77477 281-240-9200 www.twomensugarlandtx.com Moving & Storage

VL Dental

Hoa Vongsengdeuane, DDS 825 Plantation Dr., Ste. 140 Richmond, TX 77406 281-239-7200 www.vldental.net Dentists

Soho Realty, Inc.

Sharlene Mercier, Managing Broker - Realtor 19901 SW Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77479 832-641-5180 www.sohorealty.net Real Estate, Residential

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Emily Erbe, National Event Manager 16535 SW Freeway, Ste. 2001 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-242-3313 www.texasdebrazil.com Restaurants

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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Donovan Jackson, 713-400-2951 Niche Assurance LLC Peter Kiilu, 281-777-3394 TruCore Business Development Robert Thompson, 281-725-7663 Sugar Land Reporting and Video, Inc. Tracey Tompkins, 281-242-6110

2 YEARS

El Pollo Loco Kristie Smith, 281-494-0231 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Nick Cantu, 713-868-3426

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

SIRE, Inc. Natalie DeJong, 281-356-7588

3 YEARS

Milestone Member 5 YEARS

HEB Food & Drugs - Sugar Land Crystal Moya, 281-494-3690

Palms at Cinco Ranch Apartments Kim Evans, 281-392-0777 GlobalSpex, Inc. Christina Hawkins, 281-940-7002 Aviles Engineering Corporation Trudy Ortwerth, 713-895-7645 Chick-fil-A at Stafford Royce Ballard, 281-564-0062 Regal Ranch Mimi Nelson, 281-499-9651 Barrett Health Centers Rick Barrett, 281-499-4810

Low T Center Lee Bachman, 281-242-5698

Calvetti Ferguson Manish Seth, CPA, CFE, 713-957-2300

Brazos Senior Villas Jela Henderson, 713-955-1155

Bracewell, LLP Derrick Mitchell, 713-221-1248

4 YEARS

Deseo at Grand Mission Monica Torres, 281-344-0055 OptumRx Scott MIller, 832-532-5711 Muzak Ashley Harris, 713-397-7286 First Community Bank - Sugar Creek Tim Stubenrouch, 281-242-2255 Carpenter & Carpenter, PC Kathy Carpenter, 281-565-5900

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A Beautiful Smile At Lake Pointe Lance Jue, 281-277-9200 Sara Appliance & Electronics Mehul Parikh, 281-277-1522 Sugar Mill Chiropractic and Acupuncture Linda Huynh, DC, 281-494-1690 ACHIEVE Fort Bend County Lucia Street, 281-340-1991

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Newmans Valve Elsa Pena, 281-302-4900 American Property Tax Service, Inc. Ali A. Gilan, 281-240-0101

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9 YEARS

River Oaks Cleaners Jack Momin, 281-491-0900 PCD Management, LLC Wende Lewis-Buckley, 281-276-6000

Milestone Member 10 YEARS

Sugar Land Surgery Center Regina Mayo, 281-274-6670

Apollonia Dental, P.A. Isabel Vahedi, DDS, 281-565-4321 Stafford Centre Lynda Breland, 281-208-6900 Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. Kim Stensvaag, 281-637-6200

11 YEARS

TRS Staffing Solutions Andrew Bamford, 832-783-6100

12 YEARS

Fishers of Men Lutheran Church Christine Gould, 281-242-7711

13 YEARS

Fort Bend Rotary Club Sunil “Sunny” Sharma, 713-956-9500

14 YEARS

TREK Donna Alexander, 713-965-1711 Houston Federal Credit Union / Sugar Land Tracy Stabenow, 281-243-0500

Milestone Member 15 YEARS

First Community Credit Union Kellye Maier, 281-856-5487

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State Farm Insurance - Walker Tracy Walker, 281-265-0711

Stephen De Young, MD Vianne De Young, 281-494-1314

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Earthman’s Funeral Directors Southwest Susan N. Moody, 281-240-3300

KenWood & Associates, PC Kenneth J. Wood, 281-243-2300

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Lake Olympia Animal Hospital Terry J. Dobson, 281-499-7242

City of Rosenberg Randall Malik, 832-595-3310

Wharton County Junior College McCrohan Betty McCrohan, 979-532-6400 Baker Petrolite Beatrice Weaver, 281-276-5400 Jim Lawless, AIA PLLC Jim Lawless, 281-240-6101 20/20 Eye Clinic & Optical Edward Chan, 281-277-6100 Exchange Club of Sugar Land Leo Weinberg, 281-242-0890

Hilliard & Associates, PC Mike Hilliard, 281-242-2997

Truitt Insurance Agency Jim Truitt, 281-499-5499

29 YEARS

Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council Jeff Wiley, 281-242-0000 Houston-Stafford Electric (IES Residential) Teddy Wilks, 281-498-2212

Milestone Member 30 YEARS

Lexington Boulevard Animal Hospital Sandy Seamans, 281-980-3737

31 YEARS 34 YEARS

Sweetwater Country Club Michelle Inberg, 281-980-4100

43 YEARS

CenterPoint Energy Dominic Robinson, 281-561-3201

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16 YEARS

Drury Inn & Suites - Sugar Land Rosielee Frank, 281-277-9700 TeeRoo’s Private Label Beverages Mark Poley, 281-242-6444

Milestone Member 20 YEARS

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Pan Tech Corporation Terry Brooks, 281-240-1220

21 YEARS

Comfort Suites-Stafford Rahim Ali, 281-565-5566 Tallas Insurance and Financial Services Jeff Tallas, 713-271-2000 Fort Bend Republican Women’s Club Karen McCarter, 713-816-2910

SUGARLANDWINEANDFOODAFFAIR.COM 713-SIP-WINE (747-9463)

Keller Williams Southwest Chad St. Jean, 281-265-0000

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Williams Frederick Eclipse Defensive Driving School 10200 West Airport Ste 150 77477

Pambweh Shebby Yusuph Ak Universal Tax Services 25931 Chapman Fall Dr 77406

GD Hart LLC Lone Star Diesel Source 6610 Quail Park Ln 77461

Huerta Natalie (+) Natalie Jo Wedding Photography LLC 8007 Eden Park Ct 77406 Jenkins Thomas Jason (+) Woodshouse Coalition 531 Heatherton Hill Drive 77469 Kapp Thomas Jane Street Studio 9550 Spring Green Blvd 77494 Bonilla Rosalba (+) Allstar Insurance Group 2000 Avenue H 77471 Bonilla Rosalba (+) Allstar Auto Sales 2000 Avenue H 77471 8600009004/2016 Sarraj Khalid (+) Future Light 6206 Canyon Trace Ct 77450 Chen Jimmy J & E International Inc 7500 Branford Pl Apt 1307 77479 Monwe Obiefuna Marcus Ebylmarc Auto Sales 2715 Darby Brook Dr 77545 Barbin Billie Lynn Better Pest Management 630 Fm 1092 Suite 107 77477 Davis Taj Jameel (+) Cloud Nine Agricultural 15314 Ensenada Drive 77083 Tyler Derek Barber’s Club The (+) 3215 Oyster Cove 77489

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Mundadan Henry P Abacus Travel 5822 Sydney Park Ln 77479 Weir Leslie Galveston Carifest 510 Texas Parkway 77489 Tudaki Sadaf Mushtaq (+) Fusion Cell 1006 Delford Way 77479 Acevedo-Santiago Joelys Y (+) Bilingual Beginnings 1, 2, 3... 2114 Redcoat Ln 77489

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Callegari Meagan Lynn (+) A Pearlynn Piece, LLC 1523 Adams Street 77489 A Pearlynn Piece LLC Snapphouse Photography 1523 Adams Street 77489

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Tran Mai T (+) Fresh Catch Express 20722 Rubble Lane 77407

Lopez Marlene Marlene Lopez Courier Services 2607 Indian Trail Dr 77489

Weber Randy R&L Enterprise 7324 Southwest Frwy Suite 510 77074 Barzar Teleola C (+) The Victory Enterprise (+) 16318 Saint Helena Way 77053

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Ginyard Cynthia M Cynthia Ginyard For County Chair Campaign 11418 Oak Lake Ridge Court 77498

Chapman Michael Lynn (+) Yellow Dog Woodshop 5658 Horseshoe Falls

Doffing Holdings LLC (+) Dcs Texas 2429 Bissonnet #436 77005

Edmiaston Linda 3G Packaging Company 623 Chevy Chase Circle 77478

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Badero Obafemi Lincoln & Churchill 6902 Rosebud Hollow Ln 77469

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Vishiva Commercial Inc Jb Fine Jewelers Three Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 100 77478

Washington Stephanie 7Seventeen 4734 Chisholm Hollow 77545

Bellot Dave (+) Ideal Homes 5680 Hwy 6 #324 77459 Alvarez Joe Fresno Truck Parking 331 Trammel Fresno Rd 77545

Jennings Anthony Tyrone (+) S&Ts Party Bus Houston 1410 Bell Ridge Ln 77471 Ochoa Joe Jr Ochoa Consulting Group 2410 Meadow Way Dr 77459

Philip Shibu Shibu Philip, Cpa 810 Murphy Rs Ste G 77477

Green Stephanie Morgan Freddie Lee Morgan, Jr Finisth 1St Academy 5322 West Bellfort 77035

Do Nga Thuy Thi (+) Iknd, LLC. Image Nails 2727 Mercantile Dr #202 77471

Crabbe Michele Jam Design 23126 Sandsage Ln 77494

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Gilley Stephanie W Affordable Storage Colonial Parkway 2 2106 Royal Adelaide Dr 77450

Carter Christopher Lee (+) Carter Consulting 6647 Ashland Terrace Lane 77469

Gilley Stephanie W Affordable Storage Katex 2106 Royal Adelaide Dr 77450

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Gibbon Naida Viva Venezuela Fest 2501 South Mason Rd Suite 237 77450

Garcia Oscar (+) Strength Of The Gods 815 Avenue D 77471

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Icu Cellphone Parts Inc Nasteck Texas 12705 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 219 77477

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Stewart Mattie (+) S2 Process Service 11569 S Highway 6 #346 77498

Beta World Group Inc Beta World Towing and Recovery 27003 Ravens Landing Ct 77494 Rich Imperial Custom Homes LLC Rich Homes 2610 Parrot Shell Ln 77406

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Cameron Amanda (+) Dancing Horses Photography 7934 Autumn Trail 77479

Small Samuel N III Pavo Designs 2722 Green Meadow Court 77489

Asia Travel Inc. The National Council For The Promotion Of Travel Development (+) 910 Quiet Water 77479

Carol Andrews Fine Art Art Glass Visions 310 Pine Meadow 77489 Iknd, Ll.C Image Nails (+) Iknd, Ll.C Image Nails (+) 2727 Mercatille Dr #202 77471 Renteria Cecelia (+) C & C Associates Medical Billing 2035 Allen Genoa 77502 Rajab Ali Inc. Pick-N-Pay (+) 1417 1St St 77471 Fakokunde Oladotun Dotfak Group 7102 Swift Hill Ct 77469

Douglas Ralph O The Rubberman Toy Company (+) 3334 Confederate Ct 77459 Ochiogrosso Seth (+) S.M.O. Pressure Washing (+) 303 High Meadows Dr 77479 Hicks Thomas W III Motivation Transports 13610 Starwreath Dr 77584 Dowell Jake (+) Custom Concrete Of Katy 24038 River Place Dr 77494 Vacek Lori Hughes (+) Cow Creek Gypsy 13424 Kanak St 77461

Wall Stephen W (+) Affordable Storage Katy 2106 Royal Adelaide Dr 77450

Michalec Kaitlyn (+) K’s Hidden Treasures Boutique 7610 Fairchild Rd 77469

Gilley Stephanie W Affordable Storage Colonial Parkway 2106 Royal Adelaide Dr 77450

Lin Jing Guan Southwest Ld Air Conditioning and Heating 13107 S Bellaire Estates Dr 77072

Navarre Moving Inc (+) Cajun Movers 2935 Fm 521 77545 Aria Lida (+) Aria Insurance Agency 6116 Reading Rd #C 77471 Dobbins Shemika Sister’s In Action 15882 Clarke Spring Dr 77053 Ihp Real Estate Services Inc Pmi Lone Star 17424 W Grand Parkway #180 77479 Oilfield Outlaw LLC Fulshear Directory 30502 2Nd St 77441 Branch Tiffany Kreative Tax Service 17918 Sunshine Trace Ln 77407 Santana Majin (+) Dsc Property (+) 3702 Ransom Rd 77469 Bonilla Rosalba (+) Allstar Auto Group 2000 Ave H 77471 White Gary (+) Gary White Dba Ag White & Company (+) 1935 Mayweather Lane 77406 Ethan and Zack Marketing LLC Simple Nut Organics 17424 W Grand Pkwy S #524 77479 Alvarado Jose L (+) Que Pasa En Katy 2501 S Mason Rd #237 77450

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Alvarado Jose L (+) Que Pasa En Houston 2501 S Mason Rd #237 77450

Hawkins-Wilson Demisha Y Completion Independent Living Dba Big Biz Properties 2018 Poco Drive 77489 Hawkins-Wilson Demisha Y Big Biz Properties 2018 Poco Drive 77489 Goland LLC Zucarga Houston 28407 S Firethorne Rd 77494 Williams Carrisha S (+) Prolistit Synergy Solution 6618 Rising Hills Ln 77479 Hyppolite Bodley (+) Tax 2 U 10998 S Wilcrest 77099 Villagomez Mark (+) Maravilla Trucking 1057 Trammel Fresno Rd 77545 Williams Pernell (+) Portfolio Dental Laboratory 6410 Guilford Glen Lane 77494 Liu Youmei Duke Global Consulting 13206 Stafford Colony 77477 Ortega Brenda Ks Cleaning Service 12302 Fondren Rd #17 77035 Schwaller Lisa Marie (+) Kscope Associates 3203 Pedernales Trails Ln 77450 Steele Kevin Eugene (+) Steele Results Fitness 10831 Clodine Dr 77407 Zak John Edward (+) Jonsons 2427 Broken Elm Dr 77406

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

2016 Payments To Date

2015 Payments To Date

Percent Change

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

41,429.31 16,234.26 144,135.96 1,630.37 137,724.01 908,111.10 51,678.68 7,426.48 4,700.84 590,997.88 1,748,763.21 12,275.98 1,680,624.03 6,045,164.81 7,492.76

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

-18.19% -4.95% -21.92% 16.69% 12.03% 1.21% 9.63% -22.85% -19.52% 9.50% -3.37% -35.01% -3.19% -0.47% 17.32%

79,034.77 29,442.76 246,544.13 4,273.16 247,873.75 1,564,196.06 91,028.48 14,249.05 9,391.73 1,064,903.00 2,916,275.27 21,397.62 2,928,551.85 10,235,326.01 11,345.37

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

-14.75% 16.28% -7.75% 82.59% 15.56% -0.02% 10.44% -16.67% -8.90% 11.93% -4.82% -38.20% -3.31% 0.46% 65.66%

County Total

11,398,389.68

11,521,540.90

-1.06%

19,463,833.01

19,549,749.67

-0.43%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - February 2016 Please note that Sugar Land is 17th in sales tax revenues in the state. City

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

Net Payment This Period

67,561,872.96 36,312,181.56 30,074,367.68 21,283,019.43 15,047,085.59 10,577,903.40 9,201,227.52 8,671,920.83 8,238,820.07 8,100,618.44 7,730,751.17 7,601,824.55 7,247,197.91 7,077,561.13 6,664,121.48 6,637,691.39 6,045,164.81 4,984,067.26 5,216,313.32 4,909,813.02

Comp Payment Prior Year

% Change To Date

73,086,640.72 34,687,974.47 29,632,474.00 20,491,283.86 14,405,043.67 10,473,486.62 8,912,719.40 9,696,211.11 8,041,545.09 8,487,636.30 8,788,210.35 7,833,251.99 7,051,833.32 7,277,518.78 6,991,680.49 7,392,175.74 6,074,086.60 4,688,301.77 5,021,700.50 4,529,723.99

-7.55% 4.68% 1.49% 3.86% 4.45% 0.99% 3.23% -10.56% 2.45% -4.55% -12.03% -2.95% 2.77% -2.74% -4.68% -10.20% -0.47% 6.30% 3.87% 8.39%

2014 Payments To Date

118,594,615.29 60,301,056.97 50,538,303.21 36,814,485.84 25,086,478.00 18,035,312.79 15,897,544.22 14,457,458.35 13,705,207.82 13,650,933.45 13,345,391.54 12,524,575.65 12,336,052.48 11,963,927.79 11,924,180.75 10,868,719.05 10,235,326.01 8,624,371.60 8,298,094.40 8,228,955.17

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2013 Payments Change

Percent

125,208,610.89 58,003,796.87 48,799,411.62 35,113,344.19 24,277,385.93 17,520,887.31 15,424,403.43 15,694,082.46 13,680,534.86 14,546,743.53 14,711,857.47 13,193,478.63 11,623,551.71 12,100,617.79 12,365,621.48 12,947,844.03 10,187,585.37 8,053,582.69 8,018,948.27 7,802,292.96

-5.28% 3.96% 3.56% 4.84% 3.33% 2.93% 3.06% -7.87% 0.18% -6.15% -9.28% -5.06% 6.12% -1.12% -3.56% -16.05% 0.46% 7.08% 3.48% 5.46%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

ROSENBERG 6750 Reading Rd

Commercial Building

$1,400,000

417 Houston St

Commercial Building

$15,000

1215 Avenue H

Commercial Building

$1,970

Chapman Hauling/ American Steel Carports Inc

28382 SW Fwy

Commercial Building

$8,000

Bhakta, Dharmesh/ AMG Partners

2000 Avenue A

Commercial Building

$14,237

City of Rosenberg/ Funabounds, Inc.

716 Blume Rd

Commercial Building

$2,700

City of Rosenberg/ Lang Construction

812 Huntington Rd

Commercial Building

$30,000

4312 FM 2218

Commercial Building

$1,200

512 Huntington

Commercial Building

$17,500

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

01/01/16-01/31/16

$1,490,607

7705 US Hwy 90A

Commercial Remodel

$2,089,403

13130 Alston Rd

Commercial New

$562,000

6914 Brisbane Ct

Commercial New

$3,189,755

1006 Vista Creek Dr

Commercial Building

205 Industrial Blvd

Commercial New

13425 University Blvd Ste 500

Commercial Buildout

$117,000

18318 University Blvd Ste 600

Commercial Buildout

$48,150

1111 State Hwy 6 Ste 200

Commercial Remodel

$35,000

HC Sugar Land Owner LLC/Gonzales Concepts Construction

403 State Hwy 6 Ste E

Commercial Addition

$5,800

Sugar Crossing Partners LTD/Allmart Fixture & Restaurant

12914 University Blvd

Commercial New

15400 Southwest Fwy Ste 200

Commercial Remodel

$183,606

18721 University Blvd Ste 170

Commercial Buildout

$41,250

Timewise #303-05/Mo.Re Construction

1111 State Hwy 6 Ste 205

Commercial Remodel

$58,000

HC Sugar Land Owner LLC/Gonzales Concepts Construction

16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 360

Commercial Buildout

$356,875

Methodist Hospital/The Trevino Group, Inc

16659 Southwest Fwy Ste 131

Commercial Remodel

$314,146

TMH Medical Office Buildings/South Coast Const Services

16525 Lexington Blvd Ste 270

Commercial Remodel

$44,974

13440 University Blvd Ste 120

Commercial Buildout

$250,700

NNP-Telfair LLC/HM General Contractors

16811 Southwest Fwy Ste 3000

Commercial Remodel

$307,613

Methodist Hospital/Westway Construction Services

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 215

Commercial Remodel

$33,754

Realty Associates Fund IX LP/KMR Construction, LLC

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 490

Commercial Remodel

$35,936

Realty Associates Fund IX LP/KMR Construction, LLC

16300 Southwest Fwy

Commercial Remodel

$41,135

WSE Town Center LLC/Conlon Construction

2700 Town Center Blvd N

Commercial Remodel

$12,327

City of Sugar Land/CZS Developers LLC

2205 Williams Trace Blvd Ste 103

Commercial Remodel

$30,635

Brasswood Harbor Partners LTD/Inspired Construction

1402 Austin Pkwy

Commercial Addition

$600,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial & Residential)

01/01/16-01/31/16

$23,494,257

CVS #10637/ Project Builders, Inc. Momid, Ahmed/ AAR Inc

Bowen-Smith Corp/ Mastec Network Solutions Fort Bend Real Estate/ MSF Electric American Tower/ Verticom

SUGAR LAND

$92,000 $3,495,652

$1,280,169

Nalco Texas Leasing LLC/EE Reed Construction, LP Dawat-E-Islami Inc/A Z Development & Const Inc NNP-Telfair LLC/Angler Construction, LLC Atun Victor/Encore Group (Pool) Schlumberger Tech Corp/Benchmark Houston Builders, LP NNP-Telfair LLC/Big City Builders Sugar Land Ranch DVMT LLC/Wynn Corp Texas

Aquataina Sugar Land LP/Cive Construction CHCA West Houston LP/Jacob White Construction Co

APAAR Lexington Square LC/Precon Construction

City of Sugar Land/W W Payton Corporation

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Advertising

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. Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com The Fort Bend Business Journal is a monthly magazine that focuses on the business community of Fort Bend County. It is directmailed to businesses throughout Fort Bend as well as all chamber of commerce members in the Fort Bend County area. The Business Journal features news stories about businesses, people, and events of importance to the local business community.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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 713-433-6311.

To be listed call

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

Auto Central-Automotive Service & Sales 281-499-9684 www.autocentral.biz 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 233,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating. Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony

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One Auto Center has a complete state-of-theart automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477. First Tire & Automotive 281-313-2886 www.firsttireandauto.com Craig Popp, owner, 3 Sugar Land Locations. 960 Eldridge, 281-313-2886 & 2303 Williams Trace Blvd. 281-980-2666 (First Colony), 20015 Southwest Freeway. 281-343-5666 (Greatwood), Diagnostic testing and evaluation, Manufacturer’s routine recommended maintenance, domestic and foreign vehicle repairs, AAA approved, ASE certified. Ask about our Fleet Service! Banks

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

Comprehensive Screening Services (Compscreen) 832-465-1076 or 1-866-222-2828 E-Mail: info@compscreen.net www.compscreen.net We are a local Fort Bend Company, here to help protect your business or home by providing affordably priced, state-of-the-art, highly reliable, (24/7) pre-employment background checks (most results available instantly), drug testing services and instant drug testing supplies (we often can save our clients over 20% on average). Statistics have shown that 53% of resumes & applications contain falsifications! The American Council for Drug Education reports that 74.8% of drug users are employed and active in the workplace (approx. 12.9 million people). Don’t become part of the next statistic! Let us help you protect your most valuable asset, your business, family, school or other community entity. Call us at 281-201-1806. We can help! Carpet & Floors

Harris Carpet & Floors 713-723-0693 E-mail:floors@harriscarpet.com www.harriscarpet.com

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 collateral. 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.” 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. 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 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.

Ice Cream Specialties

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.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

At Harris Carpet & Floors we sell, clean, and install all flooring types. We also provide carpet cleaning services, air duct cleaning, ceramic tile, grout cleaning and 24 hour water extraction. We have been in business for over 25 years and we take pride in our excellent service record. Free Home & Phone Estimates. Owner La Trell Harris. 12515 Fondren Road. Suite H, Houston, Texas 77035.

Insurance Agencies

Goosehead Insurance 281-643-0996 www.gooseheadinsurance.com/ andrew-haley-insurance “Goosehead Insurance brings years of experience and expertise in serving your Auto, Home, Life & Commercial Insurance needs. As your agent, Andrew Haley understands the value of safeguarding what matters most to you and will work on your behalf to bring you the best insurance options based on your individual needs. You will be met with unmatched customer service, integrity and expediency.” 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.

Florist Red Stem Florist LLC 281-403-3880 www.redstemflorist.com 3340 FM 1092 Rd. Suite 175, Missouri city, TX 77459 Specializing in all floral arrangements. Custom designs - Early Victorian Era to Asian styles for Weddings & Funerals. High end silks and gift baskets. Let Red Stem, Florist create your next occasion.

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 continued, on page 40

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done on our premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:006:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory! Magazine

Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com Fort Bend’s ONLY business publication. Reaching over 10,000 businesses monthly. The place to advertise to reach the vital Fort Bend County business community. Movers Student Movers, Inc. 713-728-4900 houstonstudentmovers.com Student Movers has specialized in moving Residential and Commercial clients in Fort Bend County, and anywhere in Texas, since 1996. State licensed and regulated for your protection, Student Movers is an A+ BBB member and has been awarded Angie’s List ‘Preferred Vendor of the Year’ 3 years in a row. Offering 2 or 3 men moving crews to fit your moving needs, you can call for a free moving quote, 7 days a week at 713-728-4900 or visit our website at houstonstudentmovers.com.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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.

Networking Fort Bend Chapter - BNI Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every Thursday morning at 7 am at Sweetwater Country Club. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect with a great group of people and grow their business! For information on how to come visit, please email jeanne@jeannegregory.com. Open MRI

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

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. 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. March 2016 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

Pharmacies

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

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. Pregnancy Resources

Pregnancy Resource Medical Center of Fort Bend County 281-232-2375 www.prmcfortbend.org The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center is a nonprofit that helps women by offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, peer consultations, classes and parenting resources. We are looking for volunteers, financial partners and church liaisons to help us reach our community. You can share the joy of helping hurt hearts and saving lives. We are located at 2918 Avenue I Rosenberg, TX 77471. Real Estate

Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kolbe.curtice@colliers.com Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-4943227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 30 years experience in Fort Bend.

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. 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. Scrap Dealer/Metal Recycling

Julius Metals 281-499-6400 www.juliusmetals.com 3018 5th St., Stafford, TX 77477 Julius Metals has been FT. BEND COUNTY’S LARGEST SCRAP DEALER serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties for the past 31 years. As a proud and responsible member

of the Fort Bend, Texas business community, we accept aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, vehicle radiators, air conditioning coils, lead and other scrap metal. We seek to protect the environment through our intake and processing of scrap metal product usually destined for landfills. Our friendly staff values you as a customer and provides the VIP treatment to make your experience with us a profitable and efficient one. If you’re not selling me your metal, we both lose money! Transportation

Town Center Transportation Inc. (281) 743-8992 TownCenterTransportation@Gmail.com www.TownCenterTransportation.com Going to the airport is stressful, and leaving your car there is even worse! Next time you go on a trip or travel for business let us do the driving. We are a locally owned and operated transportation business with a fleet of luxury mid and full-size SUV’s that services Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Fort Bend County and Houston. We also provide transportation for going out to dinner (don’t drink and drive!), concerts, cruises, weddings, and all other events in the greater Houston area. Relax, unwind, and call Town Center Transportation!

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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.

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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!

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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.

Bombay Palace (Indian Grill and Bar) The route to India was The Bombay sought by Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus Palace (Indian Grill and Bar) for its valuable spices. Saffron, turmeric, ginger and coriander — these are the tastes that define Indian food. If you are craving tandoori, tikka masala, spicy curries or any of the cuisine’s other vibrant, artfully prepared dishes, try The Bombay Palace, Indian Grill and Bar. Enjoy the exotic taste of India right in our wonderful city of Sugar Land in our cozy neighborhood restaurant. Indian cuisine is hard to sample via just one dish. The Bombay Palace has a sampler of a variety of dishes in their daily lunch buffet. Enjoy our Lunch Buffet served daily. Mon.-Fri: 11:00-2:30 p.m. and Sat.-Sun: 11:30-3:00 p.m. Dinner served daily from 5:30-10 p.m. Daily Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Let us cater your next event or business meeting. 15259 SW Frwy Sugar Land, TX 77478, at the intersection of 59 South & Williams Trace Blvd. Contact: 281-3250071; sales@thebombaypalace.com. Visit us at www. TheBombayPalace.com. Like us on Facebook @ The Bombay Palace Indian Grill and Bar. $$ • FB Center Stage Gallery & Events • Holiday Parties • Birthday Parties • Financial Seminars • Political Events • Sweet 16 • Bridal Showers • Baby Showers • Art Showcase • Networking Events • Family Celebrations and the list goes on... Exceptional Rates- Unbelievable Value • Over 2500 square feet to meet your specific needs. • Beautifully decorated throughout the facility. • Showroom Ready. Many different options to choose. Center Stage Gallery & Events, 3527 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX. 77478, 281-299-4814, Email: info@Center-Stage-Events.com, visit us at www.center-stage-events.com. Great Harvest Bread Co. Great Harvest handcrafts bread daily using only pure and simple ingredients. Each morning

we fresh-grind premium whole wheat in the bakery and blend it with ingredients from nature like yeast, salt, purified water, and honey. Great Harvest does not use chemical dough conditioners or artificial additives to preserve the bread. The result is bread that tastes simply amazing and healthy. Great Harvest Bread Co. Sugar Land is located at 3344 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, Texas. (Next to Randall’s at Williams Trace Blvd.), 832-987-3217. www.greatharvestsugarland.com. $ Pavani Express Come visit our newest location in Stafford, Pavani Express. Pavani Restaurant started in 1993 providing 100% Authentic Southern Indian vegetarian recipes. Most of our vegetarian dishes are glutten-free. We also provide on-site cooking. Let us cater your next event of 50 to 5000 people in the Fort Bend, Houston, and San Antonio area. Lunch Service: Tues-Sun. 11.00 am-2:30 pm. Dinner Service Tuesday to Thursday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Sundays 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 209 FM 1092 (Murphy Road) • Stafford, Texas 77477. 281-261-3311 for catering call 210-328-4886. Open www.pavanicafe.com. $ 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. $$ Vasos Bar-B-Q Vasos Bar-B-Q is located at 9920 Highway 90A • #D-120, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Call 281242-8585. “Hours of Operation MondayFriday 11a.m.-8:30p.m. Saturday 11a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Sunday. 26 years same location and same ownership. Full Service Catering with variety of March 2016 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

menu items to choose from. Visit our website at www.vasoscatering.com. $ Soto’s Kitchen “Our mission is to expose the diversity of the Mexican cuisine through daring and fun fusions, while retaining the highest standards on quality and freshness. Our great food and hospitality should reflect on our guests smiles.” Lunch Specials available from Monday -Friday. 11-3:30 p.m. Happy Hour Monday-Saturday. from 11-6:30 p.m., Business Hours: Monday-Thursday. 11-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday. 11-9:30 p.m. 2899 Dulles Avenue, Missouri City, Texas. Visit us at www.sotoskitchen.com. Like us on Facebook.com/sotoskitchendulles or Tweet us on Tweeter.com/sotokitchen. $ The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill, Where everybody knows your game. • Sports theme restaurant rink side! • Family friendly place • Hand Tossed Pizza, Fresh Burgers, Jumbo , Wings and much more… • Several LED TVs that show all the NFL & NHL games! Yes we have Direct TV! • Relax with your best friend on our Dog friendly patio and catch a game! • Private Party Room available for Mixers, Socials & Networking • Watch live hockey , figure skating or public skating while dining Current Hours Of Operation: Mon: 4:00 pm 10:00 pm, Tue - Wed: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am, Thu: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Fri: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 16227 Lexington Blvd. • Sugar Land, Texas 77479, 281-565-8795, www.lockerroomsugarland.com. $$

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