November 2014 - The Business Lifestyle Magazine Digital Edition

Volume 32 • No. 11

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Editor’s Preview Thankful for doctors, lawyers, turkey and more Michael Sudhalter Editor

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still remember annual check-ups with my pediatrician. It’s kind of nostalgic to think about those times when I first learned the basics of good health (and anxiously awaited receiving inoculations).

Looking back as an adult, I realize the importance of finding a great pediatrician.

It’s the foundation for a lifetime of health & and wellness awareness.

Luckily, there are plenty of good ones in Fort Bend County.

There’s also a wide variety of excellent lawyers providing a range of services from the entire community. Find one you like, give them a call and tell them the Fort Bend Business Journal sent out (we promise we won’t charge a finder’s fee).

Finding the right pediatrician or attorney is important, but there’s nothing that gets the taste buds going like a good catering service.

Many of the catering businesses here in Fort Bend County have the ability to feed large groups of people with mouth-watering appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Our cover story this month is on a new Meadows Place business called Texas Roofing Supply. They’ve grown exponentially over the past few months by combining a quality product with excellent customer service.

As we move closer to the end of the high school football season, it’s important to remember the benefit of staying fit – whether we’re an athlete or spectator. Former NFL player Jordan Black recently opened Missouri City Snap Fitness 24/7 to cover your fitness needs whether you’re an elite athlete, a couch potato or anywhere in between.

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s important to give thanks to the important things in our lives. Enjoy the season!

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The Editorial Advisory Board

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

Becky Munnell President and CEO Blue Jungle Marketing

Jacqueline Baly President and CEO Baly Projects, LLC

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

Dee Koch Grant Officer The George Foundation

Tim Stubenrouch President First Community Bank

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From amazing armadillos to zany zebras, children have been delighted by the Wildlife Carousel at the Houston Zoo for more than 12 years, and now, thanks to Texas Direct Auto, the famous carousel has been given a fantastically wild upgrade. The newly-refreshed Texas Direct Auto Wildlife Carousel will continue to thrill the young and young-at-heart long into the future.

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE TEXAS DIRECT AUTO WILDLIFE CAROUSEL: • From armadillos to zebras, there are 84 different animals represented • In 2013, more than 300,000 people rode the carousel • It took approximately 80 gallons of paint to restore the carousel • On a typical summer Saturday, the carousel goes around an estimated 750 times The Texas Direct Auto Wildlife Carousel is in previews with zoo guests now, and will celebrate its official grand re-opening on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The carousel is $2 for zoo members and $3 for nonmembers, zoo admission is required.

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COVER STORY Texas Roofing Supply and the Highest Quality Roof, you’ve never heard of

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Inside Stories Newmark ranks No. 12 among Houston’s Largest Builders...........................................6 First Choice Emergency room opens new facility in Missouri City, Texas.................8 Nationally recognized heart experts from Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest..................................................................................10 Do you have enough mailbox money?................................................................................11 FBJSL spring fling “A Red Carpet Affair” event...............................................................12 Strength training key to planning, focus, remembering and jugging tasks............14 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes Drs. Liew and Yaltho...........15 Entrepreneurial couple to open children’s Lighthouse Learning Center.................16 Former NFL player opens Missouri City Snap Fitness..................................................18

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

Taylor Morrison offers pre-sales Avalon at Riverstone in Sugar Land.....................20 Medwin Family Medicine & Rehab — Healthcare for the entire family....................21 Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office to partner with Nextdoor.........................................27 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes Dr. Mark Vann........................28 Wharton County Junior College receives National Recognition.................................29

Departments Newsworthy................................................................. 26-27 Names in the News...................................................... 28-29

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Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter............ 30-33

TEXAS ROOFING SUPPLY

Data Beat..................................................................... 34-37 Service Directory........................................................ 38-41 Meet & Eat - Food, Drink & Entertainment Guide.................................................. 42-44

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Newmark ranks No. 12 among Houston’s Largest Builders

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ecently named one of Houston’s fastest-growing private companies, Newmark Homes has moved up two spots to No. 12 on the Houston Business Journal’s list of the area’s largest homebuilders.

Based on 2013 gross local revenue, the list shows Newmark Homes had revenue of $145.02 million last year, an increase of 30 percent over the prior year. The builder started 457 homes in 2013, compared with 424 homes in 2012, an increase of 8 percent. Newmark Homes closed 419 homes last year, an 11 percent climb over the 379 homes closed in 2012.

“Our ranking reflects the steady growth of Newmark Homes in 2013, a trend that has continued this year,” said Jeff Dye, Newmark Homes vice president. “We started 2014 with 176 homes to build and close, plus have expanded into two new developments this year.”

Newmark Homes was named No. 67

The Houston Business Journal lists Newmark Homes No. 12 on its tally of the area’s largest homebuilders, an increase from last year’s No. 14 ranking. Shown from left are Mike Moody, chief executive officer of Newmark Homes, and Jeff Dye, vice president of Newmark Homes.

The Stafford Centre – 10 great years and 3 million people

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he Stafford Centre officially opened it’s doors in 2004 and this year marks its anniversary celebrating 10 great years in the community. Since the Centre’s opening, it has welcomed over 3 million people to the facility.

The Stafford Centre sits on 42 acres of land and offers 25,000 square feet of ballroom and exhibit halls and a 1,154 seat performing arts theatre as well as outdoor festival green space. Mayor Leonard Scarcella remarks, “I’m proud the Stafford Centre hosts a broad mix of multi-cultural events that serves the needs and enjoyment of the community. The array of outstanding performances and successful events continues to impress. The Stafford Centre features business and entertainment options for the diverse cultures of our city and

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the greater Houston area. I would like to personally invite everyone to celebrate with us at our upcoming 10th anniversary events.”

On October 23rd at 7:30 p.m., the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra and members of the Stafford Municipal School District band will take the stage for a special showcase. The concert is free to the public.

Katie Truax, president of the FBSO, said Stafford Center, continued on page 8

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on the Houston Business Journal’s tally of Houston’s 100 fastest-growing private companies, the only production builder to earn a spot on the high-profile list.

The Houston Fast 100 list is ranked by two-year growth within the 10-county Houston metropolitan area. To qualify, companies must have been in business for a minimum of five years and generated at least $1 million in revenue in 2013.

Newmark Homes, posted total revenue of $145.02 million in 2013, an 86.81 percent increase from 2011. It is the company’s first year on the list.

“Carefully selecting our communities and delivering an exceptional product has allowed Newmark to grow considerably since 2011, when we had $77.63 million in revenue,” said Mike Moody, chief executive officer of Newmark Homes. “Our climb has been steady, with a 44 percent increase in revenue from 2011 to 2012 and then a 30 percent increase from 2012 to 2013.”

Newmark Homes posted the seventh highest dollar volume increase on the 2013 Houston Fast 100 list. The builder employs 81 people.

Newmark Homes and Fedrick, Harris Estate Homes, part of the Newmark family of companies, can be found in nine Houston-area developments. Pricing is from the $250,000s to nearly $1 million.

For more information, visit www. newmarkhomes.com.

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First Choice Emergency room opens new facility in Missouri City, Texas

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irst Choice Emergency Room opened its new Missouri City - Lakes facility at 7am today.

The new facility is located at 4885 Highway 6, Missouri City, Texas 77459 and is open 24-7.

“We are pleased to open our second facility in Missouri City and look forward to continuing to deliver the highest quality emergency medical care here,” said Dr. Harrison, Facility Medical Director of First Choice Emergency Room Missouri City - Lakes.

To celebrate the opening, First Choice Emergency Room made a donation to Elkins High School at a ribbon cutting yesterday with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.

Following the ribbon cutting, First Choice Emergency Room hosted a medical community open house.

On Saturday from 10a-1p, First Choice Emergency Room will host a community event and the Elkins High School band will perform. 104.1 KRBE will also be on-site from 10am-12pm giving away concert tickets and prizes.

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 boardcertified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses.

To learn more about First Choice Emergency Room and the new Missouri City - Lakes facility, please visithttp://www. fcer.com/locations/houston-map/missouricity-lakes.

First Choice Emergency Room (FCER. com) is the nation’s leading network of independent freestanding emergency rooms; it is both the largest and the oldest. First Choice Emergency Room is revolutionizing the delivery of emergency medical services for adult and pediatric emergencies by offering patients convenient, neighborhood access to emergency medical care. First

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First Choice Emergency Room made a donation to Elkins High School Band. The ribbon cutting was also attended by Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen and Missouri City Fire Chief Russell Sander. Life Flight landed a helicopter at First Choice Emergency Room as part of the opening festivities.

Choice Emergency Room facilities are innovative, freestanding, and fully equipped emergency rooms with a complete radiology suite of diagnostic technology (CT scanner, Ultrasound, and Digital X-ray) and on-site laboratory.

All First Choice Emergency Room locations are staffed with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. First Choice Emergency Room has facilities in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth,

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“We are thrilled to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Stafford Centre with an exciting concert in collaboration with Stafford High School.

Our conductor, Dr. Dominique Royem, is delighted to showcase the talents of the young musicians alongside those of the dedicated FBSO players, and promises it will be a fun event with great music and many surprises!”

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Houston, San Antonio, Colorado Springs and Denver.

According to patient feedback collected

by Press Ganey Associates Inc., First Choice Emergency Room provides the highest quality emergency medical care and received the 2013 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence for exceeding the 95th percentile in patient satisfaction nationwide. First Choice Emergency Room is an Adeptus Health (NYSE:ADPT) company.

Corporation. The ticket price is $25.00 and includes dinner, dancing and program.

As part of their mission, they offer free parking and ticket prices do not include hidden processing fees, surcharges or convenience fees making your enjoyment at the Stafford Centre a little more economical.

They will host additional anniversary events through the end of the year such as a drive-in movie for the whole family and a Santa’s Village.

Check their website at www. staffordcentre.com for more information and tickets or contact the box office at 281-2086900.

The Stafford Centre is located at 10505 Cash Road in Stafford.

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Nationally recognized heart experts from Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest

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ationally recognized heart experts from Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest are now treating patients and training staff at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital.

“We are excited about joining forces with the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital team to provide comprehensive cardiac and vascular care for our patients,” said Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Chief Executive Officer Greg Haralson.

Providing healthcare technology, expertise, and healing for families living in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Wharton, and El Campo, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land was named among the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation by the international business research firm, Truven Health Analytics.

“This initiative means a dramatic improvement in the quality of cardiac and vascular care along the U.S. Route 59

southwest corridor,” said Memorial Hermann Southwest Chief Executive Officer Gary Kerr.

“Some of the best cardiovascular surgeons and physicians in Houston are now available directly in the community where patients live.”

Selected from more than 1,000 U.S hospitals, Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest is among Truven Health’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals. This annual designation identifies the nation’s best providers of cardiovascular service and demonstrates the commitment a hospital’s cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and cardiovascular service administrators and staff have for basic care and patient outcomes.

Interventional Cardiologists Majid Basit, M.D. and Yassir Sonbol, M.D., affiliated with Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest, are now performing cardiac and peripheral catheterization procedures at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. In the near future, their team will offer a ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

(STEMI) program to care for the most complex interventional cases.

“Having this level of cardiovascular expertise and talent on site will ensure precious time is not wasted with transportation to a hospital downtown,” said Basit. “Ultimately, we are focused on the quality, safety, and outcomes of care provided for each one of our patients.”

For higher levels of care, patients can be transported within minutes to Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular InstituteSouthwest by Memorial Hermann Life Flight® helicopter.

One of only 256 hospitals recognized nationwide, Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest recently received the American College of Cardiology’s 2014 NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award.

In addition, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons awarded the hospital its highest rating of three stars for quality related to heart bypass surgery.

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Do you have enough mailbox money?

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ast week, new clients of mine, Jim and Susan, came in for their periodic review. They had recently retired because Susan wanted them to travel and see their grandkids more often, but Jim was very apprehensive about this new phase of his life. Jim was the type of person who always asked a lot of questions and wanted to know every detail.

I usually never saw a smile on his face until I’d answered all of his questions. Last week was different. Jim came into my office, shook my hand vigorously and sat down with a smile. He launched right in saying, “April, Sue and I can’t thank you enough for setting up our mailbox money.”

I looked at both of them a bit confused, and asked what he meant. “Well, April, as you know, I wasn’t too sure about retiring and no longer being a provider for my family. My dad always advised me to get a good job with a strong company that has a pension so that when I retired, checks

would keep arriving in the mailbox.

I followed his advice, but after my company was bought out, our pension stopped. Since then, I’ve been scared to retire because April R. Roberts, J.D. I was worried that we didn’t have enough money. I’m glad that Sue insisted we come in to see you.

After we sat down with you and worked out a plan for retirement, I felt a little better.

Now, being retired and seeing money being deposited into our account every month, I can enjoy retirement because I know that no matter what happens to me, Sue will always get that money every month for the

rest of her life. So, thank you for setting up our ‘mailbox money’.”

Do you have this kind of peace of mind in retirement? Have you set up your “mailbox money”? If you don’t have a pension, or if your pension and your social security are not enough money to cover monthly expenses, you may need to look into a lifetime income stream.

Only life insurance companies can offer this peace of mind. I believe in hybrid annuities to help my clients spend with confidence in retirement. But, be careful, as all annuities are not created equally and should be just one tool in your retirement toolbox.

Be sure that you are working with a fiduciary who will help you set up a retirement income plan, instead of selling you products.

At Roberts Wealth Management, we realize that you have worked hard for your money.

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Front Row: Katie Wiseman, Hope For Three Executive Director; Darla Farmer, Hope For Three President; Christina Guerra, Hope For Three PR & Events Coordinator Back Row: Kimberly Hays, MHSL Marketing and Communication; Leslie Norman, MHSL Chief Nursing Officer; Greg Haralson, MHSL Chief Executive Officer; Malisha Patel, MHSL Chief Operations Officer; Leslie Piwowar, FBJSL Spring Fling Co-Chair; Ashley Van Hoozer, FBJSL Spring Fling CoChair; Debbie Buckner, FBJSL President.

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he Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is proud to announce Memorial Hermann Sugar Land (MHSL) will return as the Title Sponsor for the 2015 FBJSL Spring Fling. The theme for the upcoming event is “A Red Carpet Affair” and will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Sugar Land Skeeters Constellation Field Insperity Club.

“Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is honored to return as presenting sponsor for Fort Bend Junior Service League’s 2015 Spring Fling. We deeply value the widespread impact that FBJSL has on our community and applaud their selection of Hope For Three as the main beneficiary. It is well earned. Their tireless work has inspired our community and broken difficult barriers for families affected by autism. I am both honored and excited to support organizations whose missions so strongly support and align with our core beliefs,” said Greg Haralson, MHSL Chief Executive Officer.

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Community Assistance Fund. Funds raised at this event will help Hope For Three provide family assistance/financial aid for early diagnosis assessments, treatments/therapies, prescriptions, special diets, and educational tools to families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Fort Bend County. “We are so excited to be the event beneficiary of Spring Fling,” said Katie Wiseman, Hope For Three Executive Director. “This collaboration to benefit local families living with autism will generate a much needed awareness and provide children on the spectrum the greatest possibility for a successful adult outcome.”

“I am excited that the League is able to help Hope For Three create awareness and raise money for this hidden disability by hosting an event packed with entertainment and excitement. Last year’s Spring Fling was a sell-out, and I’m sure the 2015 event will be as well so get your sponsorship in early!” said Debbie Buckner, FBJSL President.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or donations, please contact FBJSL Spring Fling Co-Chairs, Leslie Piwowar or Ashley Van Hoozer at springfling@fbjsl.com.

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Strength training key to planning, focus, remembering and jugging tasks adults. Adele Diamond, Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia, explains EF as “the new kid on the block” because it’s the part of the human brain to develop most recently through evolution. As we grow from babies into young adults, the prefrontal cortex is the last brain area to mature. When we age, it [EF] is the first to falter.

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes Drs. Liew and Yaltho

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ethodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates is pleased to welcome Carisa Liew, D.O., and Toby Yaltho, M.D., to its staff. Drs. Liew and Yaltho will see patients in Medical Office Building Two on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus.

Dr. Liew earned her doctorate of osteopathy from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She completed an internship in preliminary medicine at Louis Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago; a residency in neurology at University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital; and a fellowship in neurophysiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Dr. Liew is board certified in neurology, and she specializes in helping patients with epilepsy and other types of seizures, along with migraine and headache disorders.

Dr. Yaltho comes to Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates from the Arizona Neurology Institute. He is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine and he completed an internship in internal medicine, a residency in neurology, and a fellowship in neurophysiology, all at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He then completed another fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, followed by a second year at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Larry Tran, M.D., Toby Yaltho, M.D., Carisa Liew, D.O. and Eddie Patton Jr., M.D.

Dr. Yaltho is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. He specializes in helping patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremors, restless leg syndrome and other medical conditions.

“Dr. Liew and Dr. Yaltho each bring a unique set of skills and experiences to our practice, and we are excited to have them join us at Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates,” said Larry Tran, M.D. “We work closely with our patients and one another to ensure that we are providing comprehensive, personalized care, and I know Dr. Yaltho and Dr. Liew will strengthen our team and enhance our service to our patients.”

Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates offers diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of neurological disorders including migraines, sleep disorders, epilepsy, dementia, complex spine and peripheral neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and more.

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Entrepreneurial couple to open children’s Lighthouse Learning Center in Fulshear

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hildren’s Lighthouse Learning Centers, widely recognized as the leading values-based, earlyeducation childcare provider in the United States, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local couple Hoang Ngo and Amanda Nguyen, husband and wife, to open the company’s 11th location in the Houston market.

Projected to open in the summer of 2015, the learning center will be located at 5740 FM 1463 Road, conveniently situated near several major roadways.

“There is no denying the demand for educational childcare here in the Houston area and the surrounding suburban neighborhoods.

More than ever, parents are putting a high priority on placing their children in an engaging environment where fun and learning come together,” said Amanda, who is a pediatric nurse practitioner in Houston. “We witnessed first hand the importance of high quality childcare while sending our children through the public school system.”

Amanda and Hoang share a common interest in providing the best early childhood educational experience for their community.

Their four children played an important role in their decision. The couple wants to offer a trusted childcare center to more of their neighbors, many of whom are families with two working parents that appreciate the need for early education.

The new center will offer classroom and group activity settings, including ample ageappropriate play area both inside and outside the facility, and will provide on-site meal services. Typical Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers include a 10,500 square foot classroom facility and serve families with children from just a few months old to 12 years old. In addition to childcare during traditional school hours, the new Fulshear center will provide after-school programs and summer camps.

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers are safe and secure environments that give parents peace of mind, including online video links to rooms, computerized building entry, security monitoring, and transportation to and from area elementary schools.

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With experienced educational childcare professionals guiding the company’s operations, Children’s Lighthouse has embedded awardwinning curriculums into its programming designed to teach young children reading, math, science and character values. The curriculum also incorporates elements of fun and entertainment to keep kids engaged at all times.

“We truly believe Children’s Lighthouse will serve a very special need in our community.

We will be providing parents a place where they can feel confident that their kids are safe and secure,” Hoang noted. “With four kids of our own, we know just how much this sense of security means.”

Children’s Lighthouse is on a rapid ascent to the top of the educational childcare industry, and franchise investors are taking notice. The wave of momentum carrying Children’s Lighthouse through 2014 includes adding new schools in key U.S. markets that will grow its footprint by nearly 70 percent.

Along with the forthcoming Fulshear center, 25 new Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers are in development and/or construction, preparing to join the 36 that are already operating. Additional schools are planned for North Carolina, Chicago and Texas.

“We are growing into new communities with talented individuals like Amanda and Hoang who share our passion for community, nurturing care, and education,” said Pat Brown, president and co-founder of Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers. “We couldn’t be happier about carrying on the Children’s Lighthouse tradition in Houston with a new school in the Southwest suburbs and doing so with a team as gifted as Amanda and Hoang.

With their qualifications, Children’s Lighthouse has a bright future in the region.”

Launched 17 years ago, Children’s Lighthouse provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to open in attractive metropolitan areas. Ownership in a Children’s Lighthouse franchise includes a full suite of support services, including site selection, financing guidance, construction administration, and grand opening marketing best practices. Children’s Lighthouses initial and ongoing training and support is led by an experienced team of childcare veterans, providing the franchise owner invaluable insight and leadership for the entire life of the franchise.

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Former NFL player opens Missouri City Snap Fitness

By Michael Sudhalter msudhalter @ fortbendstar.com

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orking out isn’t a one-size fits all, and Snap Fitness, 7746 Hwy. 6 in Missouri City, knows exactly how to accommodate members with a variety of strength and fitness goals.

“We want this gym to be their own personal gym,” said Jordan Black, owner of the Missouri City Snap Fitness. “This gym meets everyone’s needs regardless of what they may be.

We genuinely care for each person that walks in the door. I want people to understand there’s an athlete in them. Everyone has an inner athlete.

It’s a great feeling when someone you see turns the corner and starts pushing themselves. It gives them a different outlook on life and makes them happy.”

Snap, which is open to all hours of the day, has some high-technology features for members interested in classes like Yoga and Kickboxing.

Instead of a traditional instructor, there’s an electronic kiosk with 300 classes.

“We have a catalogue of workouts that we keep fresh, and we give our members the ability to reserve the workout room,” Black said. “The members can do the workouts on their own or with a group. There’s an element of privacy there, too.”

Snap also has a tanning booth where customers can safely work on their tan.

Black said that he and his staff of trainers are willing to be as involved — uninvolved — in a member’s fitness experience as requested.

“If people want to be motivated/held accountable, we’re happy to do that,” Black said. “We’ll call people to remind them to show up if they ask to do that.”

Snap also gives discounts to teachers, public safety employees and military personnel.

The 34-year-old Black, who lives in the area, was an offensive lineman in the NFL for a decade, including a season with the Houston Texans in 2007.

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Jordan Black, owner of Missouri City Snap Fitness 24/7, with his professional staff trainers.

(Submitted photo)

Black trains high school athletes from Fort Bend Christian Academy — where he’s the line coach — as well as Fort Bend ISD schools.

“What separates Snap from others is the athletic and performance training program,” Black said. “The program is applicable to basketball or any other sport. We work with athletes to jump higher, run faster and be stronger.”

Black, who played college football at Notre Dame and retired from the NFL two years ago, works directly with many of the football players.

“I show them a lot of technique stuff they’ve never been exposed to,” Black said.

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“I’ve trained with the best there is from college, forward. Work ethic is something that’s very important for the athletes. We want them to go out and work for something instead of having a right to it. Work ethic is a crucial part of being successful. Athleticism is just half the battle.”

Snap is currently in the process of planning an addition to its building. They’re going to build a 2,000 square feet Mixed Martial Arts to the existing gym that’s just a tad under 5,000 square feet.

Black said he’s proud of the training staff with each trainer specializing in a unique area.

Roxy Hagy helps members turn around their personal fitness and well-being.

greater risk for injury,” Black said. “We teach them to do things right.”

Devin Alexander is a new trainer who has a background in Mixed Martial Arts.

“MMA fighters come in, and they’re always interested in the training,” Black said.

“MMA has completely taken over the fighting world. It’s the future of fighting sports.”

Black said some of the skills involved in MMA are similar to those used in football, Jordan Black, owner of Missouri City Snap Fitness 24/7, specifically for offensive and has an electronic kiosk with more than 300 workouts in defensive linemen. the gym. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter) “You have the hand-tohand fighting and body control “She makes a commitment to fitness that transfers to other sports,” Black said. and being healthy,” Black said. “She brings Snap started in Minnesota in the late 1990s so much passion it’s contagious.” and arrived in Texas about five years ago. Some Tim Payne is someone that Black of the locations are corporate-owned, while the describes as a “strength and conditioning/ location in Missouri City is a franchise owned power lifting guru.”

by Black.

“Ninety-five percent of high school Black also wants to create a Crossfit kids lift wrong and put themselves at a program that will appeal to members of all ages

and abilities.

“The thing I enjoyed the most about playing in the NFL was being part of something bigger than myself and being part of a brotherhood,” Black said. “Crossfit is appealing and creates a bond between people. It gets people passionate about fitness, staying healthy and working out.”

Black said Snap isn’t just about becoming a stronger person, but noted that an increase in strength often pays dividends in the other areas, such as weight loss.

“Every other goal will fall into place when people get stronger,” Black said.

Black, who played in the NFL at 315 pounds, discovered that first-hand when he slimmed down to 270.

“The fastest way to burn fat is to add more muscle,” Black said.

Looking forward, Black is considering expanding to a new location, possibly in the Richmond/Rosenberg area.

7746 Highway 6 Missouri City, Texas 77459 281-971-3505 www.snapfitness.com

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Taylor Morrison offers pre-sales Avalon at Riverstone in Sugar Land

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aylor Morrison has announced the start of pre-sales for its latest neighborhood at Avalon at Riverstone in Sugar Land.

The new neighborhood will feature Taylor Morrison’s thoughtfully designed patio home collection in the gated Avalon at Riverstone neighborhood, offering homebuyers the opportunity to live in one of Houston’s most desirable communities.

Priced from the high $300,000s, the new collection of patio homes at Avalon at Riverstone range from 2,315 to 3,161 square feet and include up to three bedrooms, 2.5 baths in both single and two-story home designs.

“These homes offer plenty of spacious living with low-maintenance exteriors that keep the focus on living life to the fullest,” said Jim Ellison, vice president of sales and

marketing for Taylor Morrison’s Houston division.

A total of six unique floor plans are available from Taylor Morrison. From the elegance of the 2,315-square-foot Augustine, a single-story design, complete with two bedrooms and 2.5 baths to the 3,161-squarefoot Miramar, which offers three bedrooms with two full baths and two half baths over two spacious floors of living spaces.

Avalon at Riverstone is a built within a 184-acre woodland area that offers miles of tranquil trails, numerous ponds and lakes perfect for fishing and paddle boating and access to a 17-acre recreational center.

For more information about pre-sales at Avalon at Riverstone patios, please contact Ashelea Pinzon at houstononline(AT) taylormorrison.com or (281) 780-4652.

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operates in the U.S. under the Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brands and in Canada under the Monarch brand. Taylor Morrison is a builder and developer of single-family detached and attached homes serving a wide array of customers including first-time, move-up, luxury and 55+ or better.

Taylor Morrison divisions operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Darling Homes serves move-up and luxury homebuyers in Texas. Monarch, Canada’s oldest homebuilder builds homes for first-time and move-up buyers in Toronto and Ottawa as well as high rise condominiums in Toronto.

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Texas Roofing Supply and the Highest Quality Roof, you’ve never heard of COVER STORY

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s you drive down Hwy 59, you might have seen a new billboard sign in the air with a Texas logo on it.

Texas Roofing Supply, located between Wilcrest and W. Airport in the old Sam’s Wholesale Club building.

We took a tour of this very impressive facility and had a chance to sit down with the CEO and founder of TRS to find out about the new company.

Brian, it looks like you have been up to something big here. Tell me what inspired you to create TRS and specifically what drove you to do it here and now?

Well, first, I want to say it’s a pleasure meeting you, Michael, and am a huge fan of the Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal, so when I heard there was an opportunity for my folks to talk with you, we were extremely flattered.

Here and now. huh? Well, it’s simple. I have been in the roofing/construction industry for 20 years now and have worked almost entirely in the Fort Bend/Katy areas and so has most of my team. In those 20 years, we have seen a lot of changes in the roofing world specifically. We believe this is the best

Credit Manager Mike Kelsoe with salesperson.

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Texas Roofing Supply Fleet Trucks.

timing to compete against our much larger corporate competitors. As far as the location, we really were blessed to land this. I used to shop here when I was a kid, it used to be a Sam’s Wholesale Club. And, to still be apart of Fort Bend is just a bonus.

This is quite a place here, now before this I didn’t have a whole lot of knowledge regarding roofing or distribution of roofing. Some of your guys have given me some insights to your business, you mind filling in the blanks?

Sure, we distribute roofing supplies to contractors and builders. We have a lot of unique ways of going to market here that to be honest our competitor, I believe because of their size, simply ignore.

Can you explain and or give us some examples of that?

Over the past two decades I have worked for a builder, for a roofing company, owned a roofing company, then later worked for one of the largest national roofing suppliers.

Later, I was able to invest and work with a private equity firm who built a national supplier.

Are those companies still in operation today?

Oh yes, and doing quite well, I may add.

They are ran by really smart guys and I wish them the best of luck.

But, you have a better way?

Well, let’s say a different way.

Ok, go on...

It is my belief that most of my competition, like so much of our country today, are victims of their own success. In

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that, in roofing distribution at least, it has become extremely easy to put up four walls throw some shingles in the yard and wait for the phone to ring. This part of the country has become known to industry insiders as the “Walmart” of roofing. Now, they are referring to the cheapening of the market, mainly due to the high volume attributed to new construction and storm activities. But, it is my belief that this market can be just as profitable as any other.

So what do you see that the others, your competition, doesn’t?

In short, salespeople...

Sales??

Yes, in my experience people in this industry stopped selling a long time ago.

You see, a true salesperson creates or exposes a need and upon that discovery, follows through with service. It just became to easy to be an order taker. Everyone at TRS is a salesperson. As a matter of fact we believe in that philosophy so much that every employee, regardless of their title is considered a sales person here. All of our drivers and support staff, if you ask them for their business cards, you will find under their title,”Driver/Sales”. This is true for all our staff. Everyone attends sales meetings and product training.

That is different. What about your products? You can have the most trained and efficient sales staff in the world but you still need a good product to get behind. Tell me about this Pabco and what’s so special about it.

TRS is very proud to offer the Pabco

shingle in the Texas market. This shingle pound for pound is the best asphalt roofing product made for a roof today. It weighs 260 pounds per square, vs the average competitor weight of 220 pounds.

Weight, is it that big of a deal?

Without a doubt. Roofing shingles in this market use to weigh a lot more. Referring to what I mentioned earlier about the industry changing a lot, this is a big example of that change. What Pabco offers the average home owner in the Texas market is basically a ton more material to protect their investment, their home, for the same price. When dealing with asphalt shingles, weight really is everything. Most of Pabco’s competitors have chosen to dramatically lighten up their shingles over the last decade.

Why would they do that?

You would have to ask them, but from my perspective it simply is profit motivated.

Bottom line if you use less asphalt and granules in your product it will cost you less to produce. There is a reason why the average asphalt roof today only lasts 8 to 12 years, and it’s not global warming. It’s a direct effect of a lighter product being made. Most of the other manufacturers have made their shingle so light that they have stopped publishing their weights all together.

So weight, is that the only thing that sets Pabco apart?

It is one of the main attributes, but not the only one. Another huge selling point of value especially for this part of the country, is the fact that Pabco shingles are protected by Scotchgard. 3M is a well known company who owns the Scotchgard brand. Most consumers have purchased this product in connection with leather seats, certain clothing articles, carpeting and flooring and so on. They also offer copper coated 3M granules for roof shingles. You see, copper kills the algae that likes to grow on roofs down here in humid regions like South Texas. In order to get the Scotchgard warranty, which is 20 years guaranteed no algae growth, a shingle manufacturer has to purchase these granules from 3M. So, 11% of the granules on the surface of a shingle

has to be 3M copper granules.

It seems like that would be pretty costly and again why doesn’t other manufacturers use Scotchgard as well?

It is costly. Copper isn’t cheap. Years ago, a manufacturer could use zinc, which is less expensive and they all did. That has since been outlawed to use on roofing products, so one must use copper to achieve the same results. As far as a lot of Pabco’s competition, they are simply making darker shingles to try and hide the effects of algae growth. In some parts of the country that might work a little longer but not down here. Just drive around this town and look at new subdivisions that are barely seven years old and you will see large majorities of the homes with stained shingles.

Who all distributes Pabco in this market?

TRS is the only supplier for this market.

Most distributors for years have tried to get their product down here. It just isn’t something Pabco wants to do.

Lena at “Lena’s Cafe”

Why would they not work with bigger distributors? And why did they choose to team up with you?

Pabco is a family owned business and although I would not dare speak for them all I can do is state what has been stated to me. They do not like dealing with large national chains. They believe the, “big guys” have somewhat lost their way. Trust me, it wasn’t easy convincing them to team up

Juan driving the forklift transporting pallets.

with us. But, once they saw we have the same vision and values as they do, it became a good union. Our philosophies truly aline nicely. They do not report to Wall Street, a private equity fund or put corporate above their customers. Like us, they know that the customer is the only one they and we should be reporting to.

So the customer who gets a new roof from a contractor who buys from TRS is getting a much heavier, therefor longer lasting shingle. And along with that longevity comes a way, thru Scotchgard by 3M, to keep the roof looking new. Do I have it right?

Michael, you know we are always looking for good people... No seriously though, you got it!

I’m guessing with this premium shingle, there has to be a premium price tag as well?

Well, normally you would be right. But, with the relationship we have managed with Pabco, we are selling Pabco for the same price a contractor and or builder would normally pay for the national brands. TRS and Pabco are willing to make less on a far superior product than what jointly our competition is making.

Speaking of them again, how are the other manufacturer’s taking all of this?

I would have to get back with you on that, Michael... No, look in the end we believe that this will create a need somewhere down the road for other manufacturers to start making better shingles again. And hey, that’s good for everybody.

And with that Slay was off to help another roofer who walked thru the door. There were a number of times he had to break away to help with a customer, this time he grabbed the arm of his CFO to help finish the interview. So, I was able to follow up with Austin Hill. continues...

Texas Roofing Supply, CFO Austin Hill.

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So Austin, how does a West Point Graduate with Honors, who is also an Iraq veteran, and Dean’s List MBA from University of Texas at Austin wind up in roofing distribution?

How much time do you have? If you would have told me two years ago that I would be in roofing, I would have told you to dream on. The best answer to your question was that I was born into it. My dad has been in the roofing industry in some fashion since 1980. A couple years ago, I met Brian at a lunch with my dad, which led to a lunch with the two of us, which ultimately lead to Texas Roofing Supply. I’ve always wanted to work for myself, and after hearing about Brian’s vision and the chance to disrupt a “good ole boy” industry, I was hooked.

You’re only 28 years old, with a heck of a resume. Presumably you have a ton of opportunities, but ended up CFO and part owner of a start-up company within an industry you are still learning a lot about. Tell me about the ride so far.

You are right. I am still learning every day from everyone that comes through our doors.

I go out of my way to learn from our drivers, sales people, front office, back office, vendors and, most importantly, our customers. There were many areas I was interested in after my MBA, but nothing as exciting as the opportunity to start Texas Roofing Supply.

After sitting down with Brian and realizing the potential that TRS has to offer, I haven’t looked back. We are truly disrupting the roofing distribution industry here in Texas.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing a new customer on our sales report. Well maybe seeing two new customers. Once they jump on the Pabco/Texas Roofing Supply bandwagon, there is no going back. After the third job or so, you can see that contractor start to change his business acumen once they see the superiority of our products and services.

Well you’re the CFO. How have the first couple months been?

In a word – phenomenal. We have had over 60 different contractors purchase three or more roofs since our August 1 start date.

Sometimes I have to take a step back and remember that we are a new company, selling a new product in the largest/toughest shingle market in America- and doing a heck of a job at it. We have a superior product that has been strategically blocked from entering the Houston market to keep others’ profits high and shingle quality low. We are selling a smart phone and our competitors are selling flip phones. Some people stick it out with their flip phones for a couple years, but they always come around to the smart phone, or

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Texas Roofing Supply Showroom.

they make a conscious decision to be left in the past. We are truly dedicated to delivering a superior product combined with superior service through our A-Team. Like the CEO has always said, “There is nothing more independent than a Texas contractor.” With that high level of independence comes a choice, and our sales speak volumes about the choices our customers have, and continue to make. Our satisfied customers and homeowners reflect positively on the waves we are creating here at Texas Roofing Supply and I am excited to see what the future brings.

Natasha & John in Showroom.

I spent the entire day with the TRS crew and must say they do seem to be the A-team of what they do. I met their warehouse loaders and drivers, the dispatcher, the inside sales people and the credit manager. Interesting enough Mike Kelsoe, the credit manager, has been in the credit/collections industry for 29 years and used to be Slay’s boss. I asked Brian about that and he responded, “You know it is the ultimate compliment to have someone who was your supervisor from years prior to think enough about you, to come and work along side you again”. Ray Sosa, TRS driver/sales, said he and others have willingly left their previous employers to help build Texas Roofing Supply and in some cases agreed to make a little less. Sosa says,“I have known Brian a long time, he is a good man and he’s a winner. We are really part of a team here not just a number. All of us care about the end goal because we see everyday that TRS cares about us.” Slay’s team seems extremely loyal and fully on board with the end goal. But what is that goal? I had a chance to ask him November 2014 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

one more question at the end of the day, while he had customers around him.

Brian, what would you like Fort Bend/ Katy Business Journal readers to take away from this interview?

Michael, in a nutshell, I would say if you are building a new home or you are a homeowner who is looking to upgrade or replace your roof, you owe it to yourself to look into Pabco Roofing Products. There is a choice out there and you don’t have to settle.

If you have a contractor or a builder making decisions for you, remember you are the boss. Ask that person or company to get you information about the best roofing shingle now available in the Texas market, Pabco.

Texas Roofing Supply is located at 12002 SW Freeway Meadows Place, Texas 77477.

They have a rather large showroom packed with knowledgeable people and samples that can help with any roofing related questions. They are a roofing supply wholesaler, which means their customer is primarily a roofer, contractor or builder. But, as Slay has stated many times they welcome the public into their showrooms and will help them with their roofing questions and even refer contractors.

120002 SW FREEWAY Meadows Place, Texas 77477

832-230-4200 281-372-8479 -fax www.TexasRoofingSupply.com

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Rosenberg honored with Texas Comptroller’s Platinum Leadership Circle Award for transparency The City of Rosenberg received notification from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts that Rosenberg has earned the Platinum Leadership Circle Award for 2014 for it efforts in improving access to key financial information related to the operations of municipal government.

Rosenberg Mayor Vincent M. Morales, Jr., will present the award at the September 16 City Council Meeting.

“The City of Rosenberg is committed to financial transparency, and to providing access to the information to which taxpayers and voters are entitled,” said Rosenberg Mayor Vincent M. Morales, Jr. “This recognition by the Comptroller’s Office awards that commitment. I commend

City staff for going above and beyond to exemplify the City’s dedication to financial transparency and open governance through the information made publicly available on our website.”

The City’s new webpage dedicated to transparency, www.CityofRosenberg.com/ Transparency, was launched in July to improve financial transparency and public access to key financial information.

The Comptroller launched the Leadership Circle Program in 2009 to recognize local governments across Texas that strive to meet a high standard for financial transparency online including twenty-two different criteria that generally encompass: opening books to the public; providing clear, consis-

tent pictures of spending; and sharing information in a user-friendly format.

This year, the Texas Comptroller announced the new “Platinum” designation in the Leadership Circle, the highest achievable level, to spotlight entities that meet an even higher standard of financial transparency.

“We are honored to enter the Comptroller’s Leadership Circle at the Platinum Award level,” said Rosenberg Executive Director of Administrative Services and Finance Director Joyce Vasut.

“It is exciting to be able to help set the bar for best practices in municipal governance, and to exemplify our commitment to improve the availability of financial data to our constituents.”

Fort Bend Family YMCA sends 450 kids back to school with backpacks As the summer comes to an end backto-school shopping can be a stressful time for many families. The YMCA of Greater Houston helps ease this burden through its Operation Backpack initiative. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, YMCA Board member Burke Randolph, and a little help from our friend Dwight Howard of the Houston Rockets, the Fort Bend Family YMCA was able to send more than 450 kids back to school with the supplies they need to succeed in the classroom.

Family Fun Day was the occasion at which the Fort Bend Family YMCA distributed 250 backpacks and various school supplies to kids in the community. The sun was bright and the pool was open as attendees enjoyed a swim along with hot dogs and snow cones. Our community partner, the SPCA, was also on hand with their adoption bus.

In anticipation for the event, one of our other community partners, the Marquis at Sugar Land apartments, was holding their own school supply drive. One very popular Houston citizen made his

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mark as Houston Rocket Dwight Howard came by to donate 20 backpacks filled with school supplies. Howard also donated six signed basketballs to be raffled off to benefit the initiative.

Backpacks were also distributed at our Four Corner and Mustang Park outreach

sites. All told, each site was able to serve more than 100 kids each.

In its tenth year the YMCA of Greater Houston Operation Backpack initiative was able to raise more than 80,000 backpacks for kids in the community. Each YMCA across Houston served as a donation site and the Fort Bend Family YMCA was proud to do its part in helping kids make the grade! For more information on Operation Backpack visit us online at ymcahouston.org/operation-backpack.

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office to partner with Nextdoor The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has announced a partnership with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), the free and private social network for neighborhoods, to build safer communities with help of residents.

This integration with Nextdoor will enable the Sheriff’s Office to communicate online with Fort Bend County neighborhoods.

Residents and Sheriff’s Office personnel will be able to work together to increase safety and strengthen virtual neighborhood watches.

“The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has the responsibility of covering all the unincorporated areas of the county as well as some of the communities that do not have their own law enforcement agency,” said Sheriff Troy E. Nehls. “Most of the citizens in our coverage area live in subdivisions, and the Nextdoor partnership is an excellent fit for our agency and the citizens we protect.”

With Nextdoor, Fort Bend County residents can create private neighborhood websites to share information, including neighborhood public safety issues, community events and activities, local services, and even lost pets.

The Sheriff’s Office will be able to share helpful information with Nextdoor members, such as important crime alerts, emergency notifications, safety precautions and tips, details for events and crime watch meetings, and updates on activity affecting the local area to Nextdoor websites within Fort Bend County.

However, the Sheriff’s Office will not be able to access residents’ websites, contact information, or content.

Nextdoor is free for residents and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Each Fort Bend County neighborhood has its own private Nextdoor neighborhood website, accessible only to residents of that neighborhood. Neighborhoods establish and self-manage their own Nextdoor website. All members must verify that they live within the neighborhood before joining Nextdoor. Information shared on Nextdoor is password-protected and cannot be accessed by Google or other search engines.

For additional information, contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit at 281-238-1536 or SOCP@ fortbendcountytx.gov.

(l-r) Major Chad Norvell with Sheriff Troy E. Nehls.

Safety tips for realtors The recent abduction of an Arkansas REALTOR® after showing a home gives us another reason for urging all HAR members to make safety the No. 1 priority during open houses and whenever showing a home.

Remember that consumers who enter a home are strangers before potentially becoming clients, so HAR suggests you always take the following steps to ensure your safety: 1. If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house.

2. Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial.

3. Upon entering a house for the first time, check all rooms and determine several “escape” routes. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape.

4. Make sure that if you were to escape by the back door, you could escape from the backyard. Frequently, high fences surround yards that contain swimming pools or hot

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tubs.

5. Have all open house visitors sign in. Ask for full name, address, phone number, and e-mail.

6. When showing the house, always walk behind the prospect. Direct them; don’t lead them. Say, for example, “The kitchen is on your left,” and gesture for them to go ahead of you.

7. Avoid attics, basements, and getting trapped in small rooms.

8. Notify someone in your office, your answering service, a friend ,or a relative that you will be calling in every hour on the hour.

And if you don’t call, they are to call you.

9. Inform a neighbor that you will be showing the house and ask if he or she would keep an eye and ear open for anything out of the ordinary.

10. Don’t assume that everyone has left the premises at the end of an open house.

Check all of the rooms and the backyard prior to locking the doors. Be prepared to defend yourself, if necessary.

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IN NAMES THE NEWS

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes Dr. Mark Vann Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is proud to welcome Dr. Mark Vann to their team.

Dr. Vann is board certified in orthopedic surgery, with a special emphasis on treating injuries and disorders of the foot and ankle.

He comes to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital from a private practice serving the southwest Houston community since 2010.

“We are thrilled to have a physician with Dr. Vann’s background and experience joining the staff of Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine,” says Dr. Ray Valdez, orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. “His approach to orthopedics and patient care fit perfectly with our

strong and growing team of physicians.”

Dr. Vann is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his residency at HowDr. Mark Vann ard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he served as orthopedic surgery administrative chief resident. He was named the hospital’s outstanding resident for 2006-2007 as well as orthopedic resident of the year for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. From 2004 to 2006, Dr. Vann served as team physician for District of Columbia Public Schools.

Mercedes-benz of Sugar Land welcomes Steve Stojack as Vice-president of fixed operations Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land (MBSL) is pleased to announce that Steve Stojack has joined their team as the new Vice President of Fixed Operations, to oversee both the Parts and Service departments.

Steve brings 30+ years of experience and knowledge in automotive service and parts to his new role at Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land. He has spent the last six years with Mercedes-Benz of Miami and is recognized for growing business by creating a culture that encourages and empowers employees to create an unparalleled customer experience.

“Steve is a proven performer with an excellent service track record and strong focus on teamwork,” said Kenneth W. Enders, Owner & President. “He maintains the highest level of personal integrity and believes that our word and client reputation are the value that sets MercedesBenz of Sugar Land apart. We are proud to introduce him as our new Vice President of Fixed Operations.”

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For more information on Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, as well as to view available vehicles in the area, visit: mbsugarland. com.

Mercedes-Benz of Steve Stojack Sugar Land was established in 2003 by President and Owner Kenneth W. Enders and Partner Stephen A. Lasher. The dealership is privately owned and professionally staffed with a carefully selected team rich in Mercedes-Benz experience. Treating clients with integrity and respect from the moment of sale through the service experience has earned Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land the trust, repeat business and referrals of loyal clients. Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land has built its brand on commitment to the clients, the community, and the employees, which has established the dealership as a well-respected business member in its hometown of Sugar Land as well as the Houston community it serves.

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Following his residency, Dr. Vann completed a fellowship at Michigan International Foot and Ankle Center in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dr. Vann will be available to see patients at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine starting in November. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Vann or another physician at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, easily go online to houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics or call 281-690-4678.

To learn more about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, please visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland, and visit our Facebook page at FB.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

Trophy awarded to eSBe Business Showcase Expos is pleased to announce that Suzanne Joffrion of eSBe Designs was awarded the Best Booth of the Show at it’s recent Expo held at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Missouri City.

The trophy award is based on the contents and overall appearance of the booth along with the number of attendees drawn to their booth during the show.

Once again Business Showcase (BSE) was pleased to assist 40 exhibitors to showcase their products/services at an affordable cost.

Our next show is planned for the end of April with the venue to be announced. If you are interested in joining Suzanne, with a booth of your own, contact the booth chair at 713-598-5454.

IN NAMES THE NEWS

Garth McCann named as Senior Project Manager and Jordan Williams as Marketing Manager General contractor Rosenberger Construction has hired Garth McCann as Senior Project Manager and Jordan Williams as Marketing Manager.

McCann has managed construction projects for 18 years, in Houston as well as the Rocky Mountain region. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science.

Also a Texas A&M University graduate, Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and has worked in education and graphic design.

CEO Kent Rosenberger said, “With increased activity in construction in all our target markets — commercial, industrial,

healthcare, worship and non-profit — we’re adding management depth and resources to respond to clients’ requests for proposals.”

Founded in 1991 in Garth McCann the Houston area, Rosenberger Construction has built 24 million square feet in facilities for commercial, industrial and institutional entities.

Their recent clients include East Group Properties, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Mims Baptist Church, The Salvation Army, Trammell Crow and Transwestern.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes Dr. Susan Mathew Susan Mathew, M.D., is joining the Sugar Land staff of Houston Methodist Rheumatology Associates.

Dr. Mathew cares for patients with a wide range of rheumatic diseases, with a special emphasis on lupus. She comes to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital from Geisinger Medical Center, a clinical campus of Temple University in Danville, Pennsylvania, where she served a fellowship in rheumatology.

“Dr. Mathew’s experience and knowledge will be a great asset to our team,” says Angela McCain, M.D., of Houston Methodist Rheumatology Associates. “Her background in working with patients across the spectrum of rheumatic diseases will strengthen our ability to provide care and treatment to those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, inflammatory muscle diseases, psoriatic and reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and more.”

Dr. Mathew attended the University of Debrecen Medical Health Science Center in

Hungary and graduated from The American University of Integrative Sciences, St. Maarten University in Netherlands Antilles. She completed her medical residency at TemSusan Mathew, M.D. ple University’s West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She also fulfilled a clinical rotation in rheumatology, with a lead expert on lupus, at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Mathew will be available to see patients at the Sugar Land office of Houston Methodist Rheumatology Associates starting in November. To schedule an appointment, call 281.980.2717.

You can learn more about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital at houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or visit us on Facebook at FB.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

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Wharton County Junior College receives National Recognition Wharton County Junior College has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100% pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the cycle of August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014.

Graduates obtaining national certification as a CST demonstrate, by examination, understanding of the basic competencies for safe patient care on the operating room.

The CST is widely recognized in the health care community as the foremost credential for surgical technologists in the nation. The CST is required for employment within many local, state and national health care organizations.

According to NBSTSA Chief Executive Officer Ron Kruzel, the NBSTSA has a 40 year history in CST examination development.

The CST examination is the only fully accredited examination by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for surgical technologists in the nation. NCCA accreditation assures that the CST examination meets stringent standards of examination development and administration.

Certification as a surgical technologist exhibits professional pride, the desire to be recognized for mastery of surgical competencies, and most importantly an ongoing commitment to quality patient care.

There are criteria that a surgical technologist must meet in order to qualify to take the CST examination.

For an application and information about the CST examination or about the NBSTSA, please go to the NBSTSA website at www.nbstsa.org, email cara@ nbstsa.org or call 1-800-707-0057.

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

MEMBER

For membership information, contact: JULIETTE BLOOMER 281-566-2161 • juliette@fortbendcc.org

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

Welcome New Members

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Alamo Title Company

Dental Garden, PLLC

Icon Bank

Sam Morris, Market President 16744 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-517-2490 www.iconbanktx.com Financial Services

Arman Khalili, President and COO 15810 Spruce River Ct. Sugar Land, TX 77498 832-713-3545 www.trushinemaid.com Window Cleaning

At Home

Enterprise Lending Solutions

Naturally White Teeth Whitening

Watercrest at Sugar Land

Joseph Nava, Owner 14019 Southwest Freeway, Suite 405 Sugar Land, TX 77478 832-999-4897 www.naturallywhitetx.com Health & Wellness

Tim Walker, Director of Marketing 744 Brooks Street Sugar Land, TX 77478 832-857-0900 www.watercrestsugarland.com Retirement Community

NBJ Med Billing LLC

Westpark Springs

Mike Rozell, V.P. Sales and Marketing 14140 Southwest Freeway, Suite 160 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-201-9090 www.alamotitle-houston.com Title Services, Real Estate

Sheree Gaspar, Store Director 16960 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77479 713-353-1644 Home Improvement

CA’s Food 4 Thought

Michael Cho, Doctor 8710 Grand Mission Blvd., Suite A Richmond, TX 77407 281-853-9215 www.dentalgarden.net Dentists

Jack Knapik, President 14019 Southwest Freeway, Suite 301-420 Sugar Land, TX 77478-3551 832-318-0379 www.enterpriselendingsolutions.com Business Loans

Charles Anderson, Co-Owner 3340 FM 1092, Suite 180 Missouri City, TX 77459 832-539-6072 www.cafood4thought.com Food Products

Fix My Phone

College Nannies & Tutors

Healing Acupoints, PLLC

Madhvee Patel, Managing Director 1226 Museum Square Drive, Suite 400 Sugar Land, TX 77479 713-955-2050 www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/ sugarlandtx Educators

Logan Broussard, Manager 8840 Highway 6, Suite 110 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-778-6390 www.fixmyphonesienna.com Cellular Phone Sales & Service

Yvonne Lobognon, Owner 14100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 360 Sugar Land, TX 77406 281-275-4148 www.nbjmedbilling.com Medical Management Services

Andrea Ortiz, Community Liaison 6902 S. Peek Rd. Richmond, TX 77407 281-344-7831 www.westparksprings.com Health Care

Olympia Business Products

Seema Sharma, Owner 1441 Highway 6, Suite 200 Sugar Land, TX 77478 832-282-3306 Health & Wellness

Morris Lasris, Owner P.O. Box 111 Stafford, TX 77497 281-438-6206 www.olympiabp.com Advertising, Promotional Specialties

Home Office Mailboxes

Puvvada Law Office, PLLC

Adebayo Akinpelu, Member 10130 S Highway 6, Suite D Sugar Land, TX 77478 562-606-8296 Mailing Services

tru.shine cleaning

Chikeersha Puvvada, Owner 131 Brooks St., Suite 300 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-903-7293 www.puvvadalaw.com Attorney(s) at Law

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

TSO Telfair

13425 University Blvd., Suite 800 • Sugar Land, TX www.tso.com

Orange Theory Fitness

Houston Southwest Colon and Rectal Clinic 1400 Creekway Drive, Suite 100 • Sugar Land, TX www.houstonswcolon.com

Floor and Décor

15890 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300 • Sugar Land, TX www.orangetheoryfitness.com

3665 Highway 6 • Sugar Land, TX www.flooranddecor.com

Chuy’s

First Choice Emergency Room - Sienna Plantation

320 Highway 6 • Sugar Land, TX www.chuys.com www.FortBendChamber.com

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

To Schedule Your Business Ribbon Cutting

8927 Highway 6 • Missouri City, TX www.fcer.com

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Success is just around the bend 1 YEAR

Nelson & Co., LLC Damien Nelson, 832-532-7220 DaVita Dialysis J. P. Crawford, 832-595-0187 Llano Contractors, LLC Luis Garcia, 866-960-9451 Allstate - The Richardson Agency Leonard Richardson, 281-208-2800 Branding Matters, LLC Suzanne Whatley, 281-239-7747 Young Leaders Campus - Sugar Land Nancy Hereford, 713-266-2936 Next Level Urgent Care, LLC Rafik Sandford, 832-342-9205

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

OppoQuest, LLC Paresh Jain, 281-980-1290

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Crowne Plaza Suites near Sugar Land Robert Caltabiano, 713-995-0123

2 YEARS

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Trent Thomas, 281-494-0747 Pursley, McNamara and Flint, PLLC Mallorie McNamara, 281-969-5452 AAAron Property Investments Apurva Parikh, 281-935-3119 ARTreach Anne Campbell, 832-498-5977

3 YEARS

Sugar Land Med-Ped Clinic, P.A. Subodh K. Bhuchar, 281-491-2555 Taco Cabana - Sugar Land Trung Nguyen, 281-980-9683

Milestone Member 5 YEARS - MILESTONE McGrath & Co., PLLC Mark McGrath, 713-882-6572

Milestone Member CIRCLES at Wrenway, LLC Shelia Stewart, 281-741-9945 Spring Creek Barbeque Ellis Dyson, 281-499-8222

6 YEARS

Umbilicals International Jeff Ceballos, 281-275-6620 Silverado Hospice of Sugar Land Cindy Scott, 281-565-2900

7 YEARS

The Fort Bend Church Frances Jordan, 281-980-8322 BHGRE Gary Greene - Debbie Marcell Debbie Marcell, 281-782-2102 Trustmark National Bank - Sugar Land Travis Van Horn, 281-637-4000

Milestone Member 10 YEARS - MILESTONE UT Physicians Richmond Bone and Joint Clinic Carla Harris, 281-344-1715

Community Bank of Texas Philip Davis, 281-325-5000

My Flooring AMERICA John Collins, 281-208-4949

Andreason Law Firm, PLLC Kurt Andreason, 281-265-1561

11 YEARS

Waterstone Place Apartments Marisole Moreira, 281-261-7775

Minute Maid Jeff Cook, 281-302-4800

12 YEARS

St. Michael’s Emergency Rooms Shannon Orsak, 281-980-4357

Freese and Nichols, Inc. Jeff Taylor, 281-456-4700

Primrose School of First Colony Lorrie Clark, 281-565-2707

Kindred Healthcare-Southwest Lorene Perona, 281-275-6000

Trustmark National Bank - Missouri City Wanda Kras, 281-403-5002

Groth Corporation Betty Jurado, 281-295-6800

8 YEARS

13 YEARS

Prosperity Bank - Lake Pointe Dean Boss, 281-902-1750

Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands, Inc. Diane Clark, 281-232-4904

John Zerwas, State of Texas, District 28 Diane Williamson, 281-533-9042

14 YEARS

9 YEARS

Bearden Management, Inc. Bill Hall, 281-568-4185 Molina Walker Architects, Inc. Mary Walker, 713-782-8188 Berg-Oliver Associates, Inc. Susan Alford, 281-589-0898 RE/MAX Fine Properties Team Sansone Lizz Sansone, 281-753-0333 November 2014 H Fort Bend Business Journal

City of Missouri City Edward Broussard, 281-403-8500

Milestone Member 15 YEARS - MILESTONE City of Arcola Mary Etta Anderson, 281-431-0606 Forum Energy Technologies Valve Solutions Maury Mills, 281-565-1010

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21 YEARS

28 YEARS

17 YEARS

HLS Enterprises of Texas, Inc. Stephanie Christison-Marks, 281-494-1818

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

22 YEARS

Jones & Carter, Inc. Clayton Black, 713-777-5337

FairfieldNodal Industries Inc Debera Fontenot, 281-275-7500 Early, McClintic & McMillan, LLP Richard Early, 281-491-5260

Sugar Land Plumbing Jeanne Edmunds, 281-242-6990

Jim Lawless, AIA PLLC Jim Lawless, 281-240-6101

Republican Party of Fort Bend County Mike Gibson, 281-491-6599

Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey, 281-341-4460

24 YEARS

JACOBS Engineering Group Buddy Barnes, 832-351-6000

18 YEARS

LJA Engineering, Inc. Todd Thurber, 713-953-5200

19 YEARS

University of Houston Sugar Land Angela Kelley, 281-275-3340

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Kelli Metzenthin, 281-240-8181

Milestone Member 25 YEARS - MILESTONE Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Manuela Arroyos, 281-633-7049

Fitts, Roberts & Co., PC R. Kay Parker, CPA, CFP, 713-260-5230

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

Seminole Pipeline Corinne Andersen, 281-325-3200

Milestone Member 30 YEARS - MILESTONE City of Meadows Place Charles Jessup, 281-983-2950

33 YEARS

Fluor Corporation Dan Spinks, 281-263-1000

Milestone Member 35 YEARS - MILESTONE

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

16 YEARS

Marshall J. Brown Company, Inc. Leah Malloy, 281-495-4800

2014 Sounds of the Season Celebrate the season with your staff and clients!

December 4, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Sweetwater Country Club 4400 Palm Royale Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479 with musical entertainment by: Jaime Casco

Corporate Table for 10: $500 Corporate Table for 8: $400 Individual Reservation: $35 Contact Juliette Bloomer at juliette@fortbendcc.org or 281-566-2161 for more information

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DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for September 2014. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 471 Assumed Names for month of September.

Borst Kim (+) Kim Borst & Company Real Estate 22762 Westheimer Pkwy #430 77450 XDW Holdings LLC Wei Instrumentation & Controls 2003 Mckeever Rd 77583 Mohammed Ali Comfort Footwear 1307 Kyle Hill Lane 77479 Snider Robert RHI Tech Services 3409 Aver 77471

Farooqi Aqeel Right Inspection 2330 S Main 77477

Francois Leonard J One Source List 1918 Gray Slate Dr 77489

Panjoj Sebastian Guarcas (+) Guarca’s Paint Body 12027 Sandpiper Dr 77035

Shakoor Zubair King’s Wireless 5090 Griggs Rd 77021

Arriaga Patricia Estrada Party Supplies Dollars 15830 S Post Oak Rd 77053

Teyegaga Christine (+) Epp Books Services Loc 6343 Alpine Trl Ln 77494

Soto Tulio Rapid All Multiservices 407 Bull Lane 77489

Dean Michael T4gmedia 1911 Marblestone Ln 77469

Teyegaga Christine (+) Africa School of Business and Economics Loc 6343 Alpine Trl Ln 77494

Ruffin Kari (+) Eye Kandy Graphics 28603 Hayden Park Dr 77494 Lewis Michael L Lloyd Lewis 7107 Thornwild Rd 77489

ATWI Salem A.M. Cars 1215 River Chase Dr 77469

Oriunuta Jerry Padney Tropical Gem Studios 5411 Linden Grove Ct 77479

Ghannam Zak Zak Consulting Company 23718 Parkwater Bridge Ln 77407

Sahni Roger Global Mail & Printing 13001 Emmett Rd 77041

Tobon Bernardo Garcia Garcia Tobon Services 2510 Nail St 77545

Marrtinez Jaime Morale’s Land Services 550 Stafford Run #1101 77477

Cork Eric International Write Now, Inc. 2811 Peninsulas Dr 77459

Langeland and Massey LLC Sugar Land Spine and Wellness 11420 Dairy Ashford Rd #104 77478

Roberts Brandon Roberts Sports Representation 10498 Fountain Lake Drive Unit 1322

Bhatnagar Arun Kumar Jewels of West 910 Epperson Way 77479 Loc 910 Epperson Way 77479

Romo Raymond Jr Rockn Double R Firewood 714 San Carlos Rd 77471

Thomas Kwjuana Phnxfire Proconcepts 1806 Thistlecreek Ct 77545

Estrada Patricia Party Supplies Dollars 15830 S Post Oak Rd 77053 J Watson and E Watson LLC Crossfit Fulshear 30415 5Th St Suite A 77441 Grote Jody Animal’s Street Machines 9727 Mula Road 77477

Gaman Inc Chen Wei Chen’s Scientific Inc Kid University 4119 Harbour Cove Cir 77459 2314 Madewood Dr 77459 Allen Patricia J (+) Aquila Crafls 5903 Sagamore Bay Ln 77469 Crawford Patricia Texas Angels, Corp 2411 Texana Way 77406 Newman John Blue Ex Driving 1542 Ainsdale Dr 77077 Borroto Heriberto H&B Trucking 15927 Alta Mar Dr 77083

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Eger Kevin (+) Kevin’s Gun Works 4225 Bobwhite #B 77406

Chau Diep N Sewing-Etc. Co 13313 Redfish Ln #106 77477 Fant Danny Allstar Boarding 1714 Foxwood Ct 77489 Jackson Services Inc Jackson Services GC 3014 Glenn Lakes 77459 Francois Leonard J One Source Carpet Cleaning 1918 Gray Slate Dr 77489

Teyegaga Christine (+) Africa Online Business School Loc 6343 Alpine Trl Ln 77494 Mahdavi Mehrdad F Auto Klean 5757 Reading Rd 77471 Loc Woods Pamela T & H Contractor 4418 Mowery Road 77047 Kinsel William Everett Kinsel Carpentry 17810 Meadow Bend Rd 77430 Loc 17810 Meadow Bend Rd 77430 Integrated Solutions Gateway LLC Seekoffshore (+) 4930 Plantation Colony Drive 77478

Adebayo Bamidele (+) Nyendwa Chanda (+) King Express Artwhispers 802 Texas Parkway 8111 Silent Deep Drive 77469 Suite 2A 77477 Loc 8111 Silent Deep Dr 77469 Aftar Shahzad (+) Norman Stephanie Zeeg Leather Gear Essential Travel Solutions 1503 Mammoth Spring Ln 2822 Argos Dr 77459 77469 Loc 1503 Mammoth Spring Ln 77469 Janail Richard-Brown Triumphant Innovations Richmond Brandy 1025 Dulles Ave #12187 77477 The Prepping Princess (+) 2414 Cypress Hill 77479 Appleby Amber Impact Gold - Appleby Avila Davila Luis 1907 Fox Path Ct 77494 Loc Tri-County Construction Loc 2811 Patna Dr 77493 Watkins Rachel Green Lemon Designs Dugas Christina Jane 5239 Jay Thrush Dr 77407 Paw It Forward Pet Services Loc 2750 FM 1963 #150-30 77494 Ruggeroli Keri Ruggeroli Realty Chau Diep N 14723 Mueck Rd 77461 Sewing-Etc. Co. Loc 13313 Redfish Ln # 104 77477

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Hernandez Virgil The Burger Barn Baytown Club (+) 231 S FM 565 Rd 77523 Childs Arie Advance Vacuum Trap Service 2 7404 Town Center Blvd 77471 Momin Kareem W Brazos Bend 1010 Jackson St 77469 Tschirgi Billy C B.C.T. Realty 3115 Greenridge Drive 77459 Mitchell Brad A Cut An Edge 1013 Columbia Blue Dr 77489 Bordelon Sandra Jones Mrs. B’s Handmade Creations 203 Boardwalk Pkwy 77477 Kulkarni Ishani K Ishani Kulkarni 7215 Rose Sage 77494 Puthenveetil Robert Joseph (+) Aiswarya Bakery & Restaurant 3008 5th Suite B 77477 Shu Weijie Hesure International 4738 Burclare Ct 77479 De La Torre Carolina Nathalia Veritas Real Estate 11415 East Lake Gable Dr 77406 White Salomon Maria De Los A Alpha Care CMA (Bilingual Services) 510 Saberwood Dr 77489 Williams Wendy Wendy Williams DBA Chocolate Drop Cafe 9029 S Hwy 6 Ste 190 77459 Chau Dung (+) Diamond 777 9220 Suite B Hwy 6 77083 Smith Carolyn Davonya’s Hair Studios 15315 Southwest Fwy 77478

DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

Nguyen Cathy Thuy Luxe Nails Spa 6711 South Fry Rd Ste 3 77494

Saiyed Hasamali (+) Mineral Hub (+) 10511 Shanley Trace Ln 77407

Khuu Linh Thi-Phuong Richmond Food Super Marker 512 Morton St 77469

Baethge Jerry P (+) Jerry P Baethge DDS 1601 Main Suite 209 77469

Evans Bridgjette Resilience Counseling and Services 9251 Floral Crest 77083

Kasinga Yvonne (+) Swamili Plate Catering 7006 Paradise Park Bend 77407

Kasinga Yvonne (+) Summers Craig Sherene Events Montage Community Serivces 7006 Paradise Park Bend 77407 9234 Wheatfield Ln 77469 Garcia Juanita Spencer Brian Anita Moore Jewelry Assc Aox Media 1603 Cedar Drive 77469 5826 New Territory Blvd Suite 329 77479 Hughes Idris M (+) Malik Azzukruf (Au) Cambridge Strategic 3118 Ann Arbor Court 77478 Management Group Inc CSMG Inc Hughes Idris M (+) 7300 College Blvd Idreese Suite 302 66210 3118 Ann Arbor Court 77478 Ebenezer Associates LLC Cell 1 2433 FM 1092 Rd 77459 Rachel Durham Real Estate LLC Westernview Real Estate 22762 Westheimer Pkwy Ste 430 77450

Lara Valerie A Brava’s Publishing LLC 5503 FM 359 Suite #C-205 77406 Profit Guard Inc Profit Guard Investment 9788 Clarewood Dr #107 77036

Hast Investment & Trade Co LLC HITCO 25615 Broadcrest Ct 77494

Profit Guard Inc Profit Guard Insurance 9788 Clarewood Dr #107 77036

Gurierrez Maria C Enri Consulting 1211 Deerbrook Drive 77974

Magee Patrick (+) GH Magazine 22119 Coriander Drive 77450

Allstarz Professional Mgt Group Inc Allstarz Concierge 24044 Cinco Village Center Blv 100 77494

Baby’s 1St Furniture Inc Chicot Lake Loc 4310 Bluebonnet 77477

Allstarz Professional Mgt Group Inc Allstarz Trans 24044 Cinco Village Center Blv 100 77494 Unique Packaging Lp Hercules Films 12600 Cardinal Meadow 77498 Dunham James M Dunham Road Productions Aka Dunham Video Productions 3214 Battle Ridge Ln 77479

Galloway Zanetta Exquizet Extension Queens 3110 Glenmont Ridge Ct 77545

Sweet Tracye Sweet Solutions Home Health Agenc 5811 Mitre Peak Ln 77469

Akawusi Emeka C-Jordan Tours 3530 Green Crest Dr #837 77082

Young Jordon Dinevo 2 Clothing 1806 Spring Green Ct 77489

Shashvat LLC Bahama Buck’s 1227 Museum Square Drive Suite F 77479

Ali Akbar Daisy Portable Toilets 5007 Berkshire Ct 77479

Originales George Zing Mediaco 3316 Ave R 77471 Hubenak Joe Brush and Bay Unlimited 4127 Stephen Circle 77471 Green Ericka J Quality Results Medical Billng “Qrmb” 1710 Stone Lake Dr 77489 Obioha Vivian U Strut Factor 9506 Sweeney Brook Ln 77469 Ziegner Robert Ziggy’s Hot Rod Shop 1044 Miles St 77471 Nasira Talat Labelle Cleaners 23527 Starbridge Lake Ln 77407 Naasira Talat SK Cleaners 23527 Starbridge Lake Ln 77407

Damani Nurudin Fatima N Kaji Trust 12423 Jersey Meadow Dr 77477 Turner Denzel Turner Transportations 1015 Jason’s Bend Dr 77479 Jones William Westkey Homes 6810 Anthonia Lane 77406 Baldwin Eazran 2 Cravings 2311 Summit Meadow Dr 77489 Williams John (+) Williams Recreonics LLC DBA JPATRICK Custom Pools 129 Long Canyon Lane 77469

South Joseph Michael All Rustic Designs 1802 Blue Water Bay Dr 77494

Zoleta Michaelangelo Workz 6011 Meitler Lane 77469

Rodriguez-Olmedillo Laura K’fancy Bakery 5707 Arbor Breeze Ct 77450

Lefebvre Sergio Reyes Auto Sales Body Shop 13003 Southwest Fwy #145 77477

Davila Stella The Stars Internet Marketing Co (+) 615 Center St 77469

Dolezal Leslie (+) New Media Impact 1526 Alderwood Dr 77479

Davila Stella Las Estrellas Internet Marketing Co 615 Center St 77469

Spencer Brian Powerbox Pc 5826 New Territory Blvd Suite 329 77479

Shashvat LLC Bahama Bucks Telfair 1227 Museum Square Drive Suite F 77479

Abdulmajeed Huma Ornaments Your Way 16535 Southwest Fwy 77479

Steck Melissa (+) Respite Support Services LLC 631 Surrey Dr 77476

Matos Mally Maw Express 12342 Huntington Venture Dr 77099

Shashvat LLC Bahama Bucks 1227 Museum Square Drive, Suite F 77479

Glass Boydeia Party Essentials 3927 Highland Vale Ct 77545 Glass Boydeia Empire Tax Services 3927 Highland Vale Ct 77545

Hernandez Concepcion Cepie Hernandez Imaging Parts (C.H.I.P.) 1025 Dulles Ave Apt 628 77477 Velasquez Lucie LJ Realtime Services 1103 Dulles Ave #503 77477 Atkins Sea (+) Avn of Houston/Automation.

Video.Network Houston 6731 Castleview Ln 77489 Holub Kara (+) Between Daydreams 400 FM 360 77417

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Andino-Alejandro Carlos Security Management Int. Serv.

8839 Flowering Ash Crossing 77494 Pickens Arlicia L Communication Etiquette In The Workplace Diversity Training 12010 Arrowhead Glen Dr 77071 Luminary Properties (+) Contractually 23811 Seventh Heaven 77494 Moss Stacy (+) True North Design 7042 Greatwood Trl Ct 77479 Ba Malick Ba Mechanic and Services 7406 Timber Ridge Trl 77479 Martinez Jose J.E. Lawn Service 2410 Arapahoe Dr 77471 River Park Fortune Inc 24 Seven #16 21950 Southwest Fwy 77469 Medical Directors of Texas LLC MD’s of Texas 3727 Greenbiriar Dr Ste 115 77477 Elkins Fine Arts Booster Club Elkins Fine Arts Booster Club 6140 Hwy 6 Ste 251 77459 Price Johanna M Transforming Life Ministries 6631 Laughlin Dr 77489 Baua Josemarie G1 Tele.Net 7035 Kendall Lake Ct 77407 Conner Monique (+) Authentic Conversations 22400 Westheimer Pkwy #504 77450 Wardell Terrie Lubird Designs 5702 Misty Island Ct 77494

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Data Beat

October 2014 Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports

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

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

County/City Fort Bend

Net Payment This Period

Comp Payment Prior Year

Percent Change

2014 Payments To Date

2013 Payments To Date

Percent Change

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

64,069.35 9,100.39 78,891.50 1,083.78 89,782.51 637,242.78 38,151.79 5,551.30 4,688.90 388,421.06 1,309,360.74 15,636.26 1,305,636.03 3,961,824.42 3,295.30

47,111.36 11,651.29 57,665.74 1,152.56 86,019.98 593,614.60 34,468.14 3,383.82 5,324.33 360,584.08 1,134,105.77 16,608.39 1,283,926.12 3,950,431.33 2,452.34

35.99% -21.89% 36.80% -5.96% 4.37% 7.34% 10.68% 64.05% -11.93% 7.71% 15.45% -5.85% 1.69% 0.28% 34.37%

456,798.12 88,906.07 794,509.77 9,787.86 916,865.16 6,572,954.28 397,834.82 46,564.08 47,786.49 4,044,500.88 13,671,068.04 144,429.30 13,242,815.26 40,635,991.02 26,510.49

376,366.74 87,238.85 638,877.93 8,888.00 933,362.28 6,101,523.47 341,963.79 35,543.66 46,674.95 3,768,101.75 11,541,949.43 173,477.04 13,464,954.73 36,898,652.28 27,671.43

21.37% 1.91% 24.36% 10.12% -1.76% 7.72% 16.33% 31.00% 2.38% 7.33% 18.44% -16.74% -1.64% 10.12% -4.19%

COUNTY TOTAL

7,912,736.11

7,588,499.85

4.27%

81,097,321.64

74,445,246.33

8.93%

Top 20 City Sales and Use Tax Comparison Summary - October 2014 Please note that Sugar Land is 17th in sales tax revenues in the state.

City

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

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Net Payment This Period

50,631,683.79 23,850,494.60 19,616,317.86 14,325,177.25 9,784,218.11 7,467,438.09 6,321,847.26 6,158,649.27 6,191,497.84 5,922,015.61 5,156,946.01 5,904,836.32 5,878,035.24 4,813,584.03 5,031,861.55 4,778,755.56 3,961,824.42 3,675,394.99 3,587,784.53 3,457,251.32

Comp Payment Prior Year

48,543,138.90 22,338,132.73 18,751,502.16 13,637,766.89 9,584,515.31 7,332,410.13 6,315,027.10 6,040,263.88 5,325,219.37 5,931,431.33 5,145,060.43 4,624,849.25 4,886,429.32 4,820,502.80 5,002,002.74 4,135,560.54 3,950,431.33 3,381,991.91 3,520,690.39 3,242,603.88

% Change To Date

4.30% 6.77% 4.61% 5.04% 2.08% 1.84% 0.10% 1.95% 16.26% -0.15% 0.23% 27.67% 20.29% -0.14% 0.59% 15.55% 0.28% 8.67% 1.90% 6.61%

2014 Payments To Date

531,076,803.67 251,622,112.81 210,830,826.29 150,448,906.59 103,585,474.04 77,652,058.70 66,772,937.64 65,606,332.85 62,618,336.71 60,164,703.74 57,255,553.69 56,905,149.62 55,583,898.17 52,230,833.08 51,601,989.74 47,513,611.83 40,635,991.02 37,438,197.00 37,021,365.00 33,839,585.78

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2013 Payments Change

504,766,785.50 221,749,531.06 199,699,435.58 138,847,753.68 98,073,649.74 79,200,760.92 63,059,120.97 63,260,014.42 57,807,631.79 58,356,974.98 56,363,895.57 48,566,860.23 48,571,756.55 51,546,743.03 49,478,384.87 43,476,603.12 36,898,652.28 33,198,266.37 36,115,199.52 33,913,563.76

Percent

5.21% 13.47% 5.57% 8.35% 5.62% -1.95% 5.88% 3.70% 8.32% 3.09% 1.58% 17.16% 14.43% 1.32% 4.29% 9.28% 10.12% 12.77% 2.50% -0.21%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

SUGAR LAND 3308 State Hwy 6

Commercial Addition

$174,000

2120 Austin Pkwy

Commercial Addition

$6,876

City of Sugar Land/ABC Awning Company

2011 Austin Pkwy

Commercial Addition

$9,208

Fishers of Men Lutheran Church/USA Shade & Fabric Structures

1227 Museum Square Dr #F

Commercial Buildout

$150,000

NNP-Telfair, LP/J & A Construction

7616 Branford Pl Ste 140

Commercial Buildout

$331,200

Bramford Place Medical Special/Americal Commerical Contractor

3605 State Hwy 6

Commercial Buildout

$43,000

World Savings Bank FSB

1449 State Hwy 6 Ste 280

Commercial Buildout

$46,520

Favita First Colony Dialysis/Turnbow Design, Inc

11929 University Blvd Ste 10

Commercial Buildout

$95,000

Rare Roses USA LP/WNP Construction

16701 Creek Bend Dr Ste 200

Commercial Buildout

$54,000

Sugar Land Health & Wellness L/Arrowmont Constructors

16701 Creek Bend Dr Ste 300

Commercial Buildout

$55,930

Sugar Land Health & Wellness L/Arrowmont Constructors

16701 Creek Bend Dr Ste 400

Commercial Buildout

$54,000

Sugar Land Health & Wellness L/Arrowmont Constructors

3607 State Hwy 6

Commercial Buildout

$43,000

World Savings Bank FSB/Habitat Construction

1211 Lake Pointe Pkwy Ste 100

Commercial Buildout

$250,000

1223 Lake Point Pkwy

Commercial Buildout

$1,100,000

Lake Pointe Town Center LTD/Farmsworth & Lott Construction

1100 W Park One Dr

Commercial Buildout

$1,617,000

JJDT LLC/Synchro Building Corporation

7705 US Hwy 90A

Commercial Buildout

$529,787

Nalco Texas Leasing LLC/Excel Maintenance Services Inc

16098 City Walk

Commercial Remodel

$112,000

Sugar Land Hotel Associates, LP/Brazos Contractors & Development

2715 Town Center Blvd N Ste W

Commercial Remodel

$28,000

17330 W Grand Pkwy S

Commercial Remodel

$211,948

EMI Corp/Cactus Commercial, Inc

16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 130

Commercial Remodel

$180,000

First Colony Mall, LLC/Action Retail Construction

7705 US Hwy 90A

Commercial Remodel

$6,721,308

One Fluor Daniel Dr Bldg A

Commercial Remodel

$15,414

Lakepointe Assets LLC/Mahaca Construction

One Fluor Daniel Dr Bldg B-3

Commercial Remodel

$17,479

Lakepointe Assets LLC/Mahaca Construction

One Fluor Daniel Dr Bldg C-5

Commercial Remodel

$18,675

Lakepointe Assets LLC/Mahaca Construction

One Fluor Daniel Dr Bldg D-2

Commercial Remodel

$18,350

Lakepointe Assets LLC/Mahaca Construction

One Fluor Daniel Dr Bldg S1A

Commercial Remodel

$6,433

Lakepointe Assets LLC/Mahaca Construction

One Fluor Daniel Dr Bldg S1B

Commercial Remodel

$10,274

Lakepointe Assets LLC/Mahaca Construction

1720 Dulles Ave

Commercial Remodel

$35,741

Parkview Properties Inc/City Survey Company

4660 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 190

Commercial Remodel

$217,902

12505 Reed Rd Ste 100

Commercial Remodel

$42,000

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 180

Commercial Remodel

$150,000

Realty Associates Fund IX LP/KMR Construction

77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 420

Commercial Building

$106,382

Realty Associates Fund IX LP/Hermes Commercial Contractors

1111 State Hwy 6 Ste 10

Commercial Building

$127,858

HC Sugar Land Owner, LLC/G & C Contractors, Inc

13000 Executive Dr

Commercial Building

$40,965

GSL Fund 21 Sub D LLC/Big M Constructors Inc

1111 State Hwy 6 Ste 20

Commercial Building

$41,751

HC Sugar Land Owner LLC/G & C Contractors, Inc

2333 Town Center Dr Ste 150

Commercial Building

$12,250

Offices at Creekside, LTD/Sundance Construction Co (GC)

14141 Southwest Fwy Ste 300

Commercial Building

$42,500

California State Emp Ret System/O’Donnell/Snider Construction

14141 Southwest Fwy Ste 900

Commercial Building

$42,500

California State Emp Ret System/O’Donnell/Snider Construction

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

09/01/14-09/31/14

$12,759,251

HSMEP William Trace LP/ Millis Development & Con (GC)

PS Development LLC/P S Construction

Weingarten Realty Investors & Viet Tex Inc

Nalco Texas Leasing LLC/Excel Maintenance Services Inc

PCB Fort Bend Holdings, LLC/Americal Commercial Contractor Reed AB Mayfield, LLC/Startex Construction Mngt

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Accounting / QuickBooks Experts

VM Wasek CPA, LLC 281-435-7147 www.CPAonDemand.net Got QuickBooks? QuickBooks is all we do. We are Fort Bend’s top QuickBooks experts certified

by Intuit. Customized QuickBooks training, set up, consulting, conversions, and integrations.

QuickBooks bookkeeping and accounting services. QuickBooks extreme makeovers.

We work with all versions of QuickBooks – Enterprise, Premier, Pro, and Online. Free up your time and let us worry about the numbers.

Visit our website to schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.

Christeen Seymour, CPA 281-969-7976 Phone www.cscpaservices.com 13110 S. Gessner Rd, Ste 100 713-410-3778 Cell Services: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Services, Individual and Business Tax Return Preparation, Consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, QuickBooks Setup and Training, Contract Controller/CFO. Advertising

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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

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

Advertising Specialties

Business Spirit Promotional Products / Wearables 281-208-1100 www.BusinessSpirit.com 2839 North Main,Stafford,Texas - Over 492,000 items that carry your name ,logo, and contact info. Everything from pens, caps, cups, crystal, gifts, awards, thank you items, food gifts and most clothing items - sell on your behalf without ever making a sound. Keep your name in front of your clients! PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS IN A TIMELY FASHION AT A FAIR PRICE. Not just pretty words - Business Spirit’s Mission

Statement! Try our website, if you can’t find what you are looking for call Susan, she will locate it for you. Susan@BusinessSpirit.net.

Air Conditioning

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

Business Owners, Office Managers, Facilities Managers, and Commercial Contractors, are invited to call us at 713-433-6311.

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.

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com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

Colony One Auto Center P - 281-980-4440 F - 281-261-0048 www.colonyoneauto.com Are you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a family-owned and operated business, having serviced more than 210,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating.

Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony One Auto Center has a complete state-of-the-art automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477.

First Tire & Automotive 281-313-2886 www.firsttireandauto.com Craig Popp, owner, 3 Sugar Land Locations.

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

Banks

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

Computer Solutions

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

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.

Sugar). CBC offers Sales, Service, New & Used, Rentals (daily, monthly or yearly) and Parts for two lines of products, GOLF CARTS and MOBILITY SCOOTERS. Authorized Dealer for Merits and Pride Mobility products. We rent all sizes of golf carts from 2-8 seaters and also short- and long-cargo boxes.

Education

Knowledge-First Empowerment Center 281-499-8315 www.knowledge-first.org Providing Academic Services Enhancing Educational Values The Knowledge-First Empowerment Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit accredited educational school which prepares learners to meet today’s educational demands and the systemic challenges of tomorrow. For learners kindergarten through 12 grade, we provide homework assistance and after school tutoring in all subjects. For high school students who are behind with their high school credits, we have an evening program where they can receive their credits and we send the successfully completed grade back to their home school. We believe, as did Plato, that the purpose and ultimate value of education is not to stick thoughts into the pupils’ head, but to inspire them to think for themselves.

Wisdom~Honor~Perseverance. KnowledgeFirst Empowerment Center is located at 2651 Cartwright Road., Suite C Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Floral

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

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

Golf Carts / Mobility Scooters

CBC Golf Cart Services, Inc. 281-494-1164 Scooters by CBC 281-494-3454 Fax 281-494-1189 www.cbcgolfcarts.com; www.mobilityscooters. com. chris1001@windstream.net, 203 Ulrich Street, Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Behind Imperial

Glass Block/Showers/Windows

South Texas Glass Block 281-355-8882 www. stglassblock.com We offer complete glass block solutions, providing excellent service and product to all of our customers. We have been in business since 1995, serving the entire Houston and surrounding areas. Our excellent workmanship is unmatched both in the commercial and residential arena. No job is too big for South Texas Glass Block.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Country Clubs & Golf Courses

Home Care Assistance

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

Home Health Care

Texas State Healthcare & Hospice Care 281-208-4344 or 979-323-7099 www.txstatehealthcare.com What we do: Skilled Nursing - Home Health Aide Physical / Speech / Occupational Therapies - Medical Social Worker assisting with durable medical equipment needs and helping to provide Resources & Services in the Community - Wound Care - Catheter Care Diabetic Care Lab Services - IV Therapy and more... “Hometown Nurses Helping Hometown People”

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Ice Cream Specialties

Live Music

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.

musicSource, Inc. - 281-242-3049 281-204-7716 - Cell ramusica@windstream.net Set the mood with LIVE MUSIC at your next event. Vince Ramos and The Continental Combo will provide music for your Gala Event or a casual Oldies Party. One Man Band to 8 pc.

MusicSource, Inc. will provide Acoustic Music and any genre including Rock-n-Roll, C&W, Jazz, Dixieland and Holiday Music. European and Hispanic International Theme Music? Luau, Pool Party, Margarita Party.......etc. Let’s have Fun. Give us a call. Outdoor events? No problem, we have portable power. Call or e-mail Vince Ramos 281-242-3049 ramusica@wndstream. net.

Magazine

Insurance Agencies

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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

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Insurance Solutions of Texas 281-565-2222 • 281-341-5060 www.insurancesolutionsoftexas.com Jay Harris, Auto, Home, Business, Flood Insurance. 14140 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. 281-565-2222, Fax 281-565-3333. 2515 Ave. H, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. 281-341-5060, Fax 281-3415558.

Jewelers

Gold Connection Jewelers 281-344-9900 • We Buy Gold www.goldconnection.net We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:00-6:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:00-4:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

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

Reaching over 10,000 businesses monthly. The place to advertise to reach the vital Fort Bend County business community.

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

Nature’s Pest Control

Nature’s Own Pest And Lawn Service 281-656-2847 www.naturesownpestcontrol.org 18035 W. Little York Rd. Ste. F, Katy, TX 77449.

Using an exterminator that will practice the safest and most natural techniques for pest control can be reassuring and December be the only consideration for those who are determined to live green in every way. Natural pest control with the best guarantee in the business. At Nature’s Own, we will eradicate your bugs and make your home bug free once again. Don’t lose any sleep over these pesky bugs. Call Nature’s Own today. Mention Fort Bend Business Journal and receive a special discount.

Newspaper

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

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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.

Pest Control

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

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

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. Valuation

Real Estate

Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kcurtice@curticecommercial.com. Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 25 years experience in Fort Bend.

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

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

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

Residential real estate sales & corporate relocation.

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

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

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

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

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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.

Cafe India Come enjoy the best Indian food in Fort Bend County!

Sultan Momin is not only the friendly owner but also one of the experienced chefs in this quiet, very clean family-owned restaurant. Cafe India offers an excellent, fresh lunch buffet selection from 11:00-2:45 every day (except closed on Tuesday).

From Monday-Thursday, come in and have an a-la-carte dinner and then enjoy a free dessert!

Cafe India has not only received excellent reviews but is affordable and specializes in catering for any event. There is no better Tandoori Chicken, flavorable vegetable samosas, lamb dishes or biryani in town! Cafe India offers an excellent meal selection for two or four people. Cafe India is also open for dinner Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5:00-9:30 p.m., and then on Friday and Saturday from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Affordable, fresh, authentic Indian food while also offering wine and beer in a relaxed atmosphere.

Cafe India is located at 2319 Williams Trace, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Call 281-565-5881 or visit www.cafe-india-restaurant.com. $ • WB Duranni’s Tandoor n Grill “Service with a Smile” Indian, Pakistani, and Meditarranean Cuisine.

Finest Desi Restaurant with great ambiance.

Elegant Banquet Hall seats up to 150 guests.

12 ft. screen and video screen. State of the art surround sound system. Light musical evening in the banquet hall (Free event for almost Friday evenings) Free Wi-Fi nice patio. Party trays orders to go. Open 7 days a week. Lunch buffet Mon. Fri. 11: 30-3:30 p.m. Weekend Brunch Saturdays and Sundays. 11:30- 3:30 p.m., Mon. to Wed. 11:30 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Thursday to Sunday

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11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., 10581 South Highway 6, Sugar Land, Texas 77498 (at the corner of South Highwy 6 and West Belfort). $$ Hoggs n’ Chicks At Hoggs & Chicks, we have a casual atmosphere for everyone’s dining pleasure. We serve a delicious and original French/Southern influenced cuisine that satisfies those with ‘Small Bites’ to those with a Larger Appetite. As we like to say; “Southern Fried with a French Twist” – Frédéric Perrier (chef)!

Hours Monday-Thursday 11:00am – 8:30pm, Friday 11:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 10:30am – 9:00pm, Sunday 10:30am – 8:00pm. Saturday and Sunday Brunch 10:30 – 2:00pm. We now have Shakes, Smoothies, and Frozen Lemonades. 8817 Highway 6, Suite 900, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

281-778-4644. Visit us online at www.hoggsnchicks. com. $$ Lenny’s Subs The creation of a truly great sub is no small feat.

At Lenny’s we pride ourselves on serving up Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks & the Deli Fresh Experience™. Lenny’s is the only place you can find meats and cheeses fresh, sliced to order, then piled high on fresh baked bread. Our Philly Cheesesteak is cooked to order and is served hot off the grill.

Lenny’s offers catering in the form of Boxed Lunches, Hot Catering, Party Platters and Desserts. Open 7 days a week, Monday - Saturday 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM 6:00 PM. Call 281-232-0589, Fax - 281 232 0563, visit us at 1135 Crabb River Rd, Suite 100, Richmond, TX 77469 or order online at Lennys.com. $$ November 2014 H Fort Bend / Katy Business Journal

Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & Grill Santos Escobar and his brother Ascension Escobar serve up dozens of heaping traditional gourmet Mexican plates. Lunch Specials run weekdays from 11am - 3pm. Great margaritas, fajitas and much more. Catering available as well as a party room for private parties. • 12821 Southwest Freeway. 281-240-3060. $ • FB QQ China Cafe QQ China Cafe, a family owned Restaurant, has been serving a variety of oriental cuisines for over 3 years, Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, and Mongolian. Only 100% vegetable oil is used and you will never find MSG. Located between Sienna Pkwy. and Fort Bend Pkwy. on Highway 6 in Missouri City., QQ China Cafe is open 7 days a week. Visit for a quiet, quaint, enjoyable lunch or dinner and take out is always available. Sunday - Thursday, 11AM - 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11Am - 10:30PM, 10330 Hwy. 6 #G Missouri City, TX . 77459.

Call 281-431-7777 or 281-431-7773. www.

QQchina.webs.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. $ $

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Why Lenny’s ?

• Authentic Cheesesteaks • Premium Deli Meats sliced to Order • Plentiful Portions of Meat and Cheese • Chicken & Tuna Salad made from Scratch • Crowd Pleasing Catering and Party Platters • Signature Hot Pepper Relish • Fun Friendly Service • Bread & Cookies Baked Fresh Daily

Party Platters 281.232.0589

Let Lenny’s cater your next event or business meeting.

Choose from a large selection of Hot or Cold Subs, Beverages and Desserts all created fresh for you and delivered!

Order online at www.lennys.com

1135 Crabb River Rd., Suite 100 • Richmond, Texas 77469 • Fax 281-232-0563

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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.

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,

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Supper 6 Buffet “Biggest Selection in town”with 10 Buffet tables. Chinese, American, Sushi, Hibachi Grill and Chocolate Fountains. Banquet and Party Room Available. Open 7 Days 11a.m.-10 p.m. Senior Citizen Discount. 5425 Hwy 6 South Suite A100, Missouri City, Tx. 77459 (Across from Kohl’s near Riverstone Blvd.) Phone 832-539-6633. $

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. $$ 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@CenterStage-Events.com, visit us at www.center-stageevents.com.

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