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Alimohammad & Zafar, PLLC Driven by Commitment to Community

Partners Rehan Alimohammad & Tariq Zafar.

Editor’s Preview Volume 35 • Number 9 September 2016 Joe Southern Editor

Alimohammad & Zafar, PLLC offers service beyond the rehtoric

ith the 2016 presidential election in full swing there has been an abundance of rhetoric about banning Muslim immigrants and building a wall along the border with Mexico. Rehan Alimohammad is well aware of all the threats and promises made during the campaign. He is also well aware that even though the President of the United States is considered to be the most powerful person in the world that even the President is powerless to enact laws. That literally takes an act of Congress. Alimohammad is an attorney from Sugar Land who specializes in immigration and tax law. He is practically peerless when it comes to understanding issues of immigration and the laws that apply. He can be heard on local radio waves talking about immigration issues and he has published numerous articles on the subject. He does those things because he cares. Helping people and bettering the community is what drives Alimohammad and his partner Tariq Zafar at their law firm, Alimohammad & Zafar, PLLC. They, along with Senior Associate Farrah Najmuddin Lang, are local attorneys who are committed to serving people in their community. Whether they are working with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, speaking at a community event, or volunteering with a bar association or economic development group, the attorneys stay busy giving back to the community that has given so much to them. “Service to people is the driving force behind everything this firm does,” Alimohammad said. While serving as the legal member for His Highness Shia Imami Ismaili Council for the Southwest United States, and

elected legal counsel for the Houston Asian Junior Chamber of Commerce, Alimohammad organized wills workshops throughout the state from 2009-2012, which produced more than 1,000 free wills, leading to a savings of around a half million dollars for the public. For these efforts, Alimohammad received an award in 2011 from the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the Five Outstanding Young Texans, as well as a proclamation from the mayor of Sugar Land congratulating him on “his dedication and service to the community.” Zafar and Lang are equally committed to the community. Through their work and their volunteerism they, along with Alimohammad, strive to help people reach their goals and achieve their dreams. Quite often that dream is U.S. citizenship, the launch of a business or just finding peace in times of domestic unrest. Not only are they fervent servants of the community, they are also mentors and teachers. Alimohammad has high praise for his mentors when he was starting out and believes in helping other attorneys get their start. It is his belief that if even a potential competitor is better it means that the clients – and by extension the community – will receive better service. You can read about the wonderful work the attorneys at Alimohammad and Zafar, PLLC do inside this issue. They are more than just lawyers, they’re lawyers who care and that can make all the difference in the world. Sincerely, Joe Southern Editor, Fort Bend/Katy Business Journal

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CONTENTS COVER STORY Alimohammad & Zafar, PLLC Driven by Commitment to Community

Asian economic development on the rise......................................................................................... 4 Take a peek inside the new Smart Financial Centre...................................................................... 6 State Bank of Texas offers local community service..................................................................... 9 The Cleaning Authority of Fort Bend donates more than 2,000 pounds of food ............ 10 Dance of the Sleeping Beauty ......................................................................................................... 11 Keeping joints healthy with free joint pain seminar..................................................................... 12 New SMSD teachers bring real world experience to the classroom.................................... 19

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Asian economic development on the rise The 26th Annual Awards Dinner The Spirit of Entrepreneurship Please join us for an exciting night of glitz and glamour on the red carpet as we recognize some of Houston’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders. Friday, September 30, 2016 Bayou City Event Center 9401 Knight Road, Houston, TX 77045

ast year Fort Bend County was recognized as the most ethnically diverse county in the United States. More than 80 languages are spoken in the Houston metropolitan area and international commerce is a key component to the city’s growth. The Asian-American population and Asian Chamber of Commerce play a big role in that economic development, projected to grow as the largest immigrant group by 2065.

Welcome Remarks: The Honorable Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the city of Houston Honorary Chairs: His Excellency Qiangmin Li, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China The Honorable Al Green, U.S. House of Representatives Congressional 9th District For tickets and more information please call 713-782-7222 or visit www.asianchamber-hou.org

The Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is one of the largest chambers in the greater Houston area. The chamber recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and represents all countries and cultures of Asia. The chamber fosters trade between Houston and Asian businesses across borders and facilitates business connections within the community. With more than 2,000 members and event attendees, the chamber offers multiple ways to get involved and give back to the community – local receptions for government and business leaders, networking luncheons and seminars, membership newsletters and economic updates, and the largest event of the year, the Spirit of Entrepreneurship awards gala. The ACC is a business-oriented chamber open to everyone and prides itself on being friendly and diverse just like our city. To keep up with economic development news and learn more about the chamber, visit www.asianchamber-hou.org.

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Take a peek inside the new Smart Financial Centre Performing arts center to bring major acts to Sugar Land By Joe Southern jsouthern@fortbendstar.com

here are very few places in the world where people are as excited about the venue as they are the performance

inside. The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land is potentially one of those venues. “In the music industry, everyone’s talking about the building,” said ACE SL President Gary Becker. “Nationally we’re getting a lot of good vibe from the agents and the artists and the managers about this new building … and it’s going to be really something special for them to play.” ACE SL oversees development and operation of the center in a public-private partnership with the City of Sugar Land. Becker has been working on the project for seven years and is eager to talk about the $85 million, 6,400-seat theater that is scheduled to open in mid-January with performances by comedian Jerry Seinfeld and former Eagles frontman Don Henley. He said there are about a half-dozen major events being scheduled for the first two months the Smart Financial Centre is open. Becker recently gave the Fort Bend Star a tour of the 200,000-square-foot facility that is currently under construction. “Inside you will see a 6,400-seat, proscenium theater that is capable through moving walls and curtains to become a 3,000-seat theater, a 4,300-seat theater, a 4,600-seat theater and then full house will be 6,400 seats,” he said. Becker said the ability to adjust the seating capacity helps maintain the intimacy of the environment. “When you’re sitting in that environment, you won’t even know there’s other seats. It’ll be totally blocked off. So if you’re watching a show and there’s 3,000 people in there, it’s going to feel like a full house,” he said. “By moving the walls or raising the curtains, that’s how we add people. “You feel like you’re in this intimate environment watching a show and it makes

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ACE Sugar Land President Gary Becker stands in front of the main auditorium inside the Smart Financial Centre.

the experience for the fans so much better and the experience for the artist so much better. Our goal is whether you’re an artist, whether you’re a crewmember or a fan, your experience inside this building is going to be great,” he said. Becker said one of the key attractions to the theater are the mid-level suites. “We have 14, 20-person suites – prime location, best seats in the house,” he said. Smart Financial Centre is a mid-sized entertainment venue that is designed for comfort. “The magic is when you go in you don’t feel like you’re in a cut-down version of the Toyota Center. You’re not sitting under a tent at Cynthia Woods,” he said. Becker is quick to rattle off statistics and information about the building. “It’s got a production capability of hanging 210,000 pounds over the stage. It can hang 80,000 pounds in front of the proscenium,” he said. The 80-foot by 50-foot stage is fronted by a hydraulic orchestra pit that reaches four levels from underground storage to the performance level, floor level and a 14-inch recess below floor level to accommodate

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crowds standing in front of the permanent seats. “We’ve got six spotlights. We’ve got two in-house LED screens, stage left and right. We’ve got four camera positions; two permanent in the house and two portable in the barricade. We’ve got a delay house sound system and a L-Acoustic II sound system,” Becker said. Walking through the facility, Becker skirted around hundreds of workers laboring to have the facility ready to occupy in less than four months. The task seems daunting, but Becker is confident they will be ready on time. “We have nine dressing rooms – all ADA-equipped – all of them have restrooms and all of them are ADA equipped, we have several production offices, we have a wardrobe room with washers and dryers, we’ve got plenty of spaces to store cases, a big crew room area to feed everybody,” he said. There is even when Becker calls a “diva room” which is almost like a hotel suite for superstar performers. SMART FINANCIAL CENTER, continued on page 8

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Outside the building will be significant parking space. “We can park 14 vehicles, whether it’s trucks or buses, so we have a four-truck dock and we have parking at the artists’ entrance,” Becker said. “We have a artists entrance where we can park three buses, limousines and sedans there and they’ll go in their own private entrance. We have 2,500 parking spaces for the audience.” In addition to the parking, Sugar Land is building a plaza to compliment the center. “The City of Sugar Land has built a 2½ to three-acre park outside the front door, so there will be water features, there will be park-like atmosphere, lots of trees, lots of lights, very inviting, very nice,” Becker said. “It will be open 24-7-365, so it’ll actually be a City of Sugar Land park. It’s going to make a beautiful entrance to the venue. It will have an area of about 10,000 square feet so that if we want to do a pre-show concert or pre-show event of any sort we can do that right there next to the

building.” Located off of U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard, Smart Financial Centre is situated on a portion of 38.5 acres of city property. Its location is central to its potential success, according to Becker. He said surveys show that people from the southwest side of the Houston metro area are not traveling in significant numbers to see shows in The Woodlands or downtown Houston. “This whole side of Houston, 2-2 ½ million people … can come to this venue and they’re 20 minutes away,” he said. “The Smart Financial Centre is a game changer for our community,” said Keri Schmidt, president and CEO of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. “This stateof-the-art facility is going to allow our region to enjoy first class entertainment in our back yard.” According to Jennifer A. May, executive director of Business and Governmental Affairs for the City of Sugar Land, the facility will provide significant economic impact locally. “Regarding the economic impact, estimates show the venue will provide an

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annual benefit to the community of more than $26 million over 30 years and attract more than 260,000 paid attendees annually,” she said. In a joint statement with Mayor Joe Zimmerman, May touted the process and funding mechanisms that made the center a reality. “The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land is an exciting new venue, not only for the city, but for the entire region,” they said. “It is an important part of the city’s decade-long strategy that involved extensive citizen input to provide unique regional destinations for residents and visitors, alike. The benefits of this project are significant from growing and expanding our sales tax and economic base, to promoting capital investment, creating new jobs, enhancing educational and cultural arts opportunities, increasing tourism and attracting local and regional visitors. “It is important to note that, no general fund tax dollars are being used to pay for this project. Instead, it is being funded by using a unique package of special funding sources including a $10 million equity contribution and substantial rent payments from our venue partner ACE, as well as revenue sources restricted for economic development and tourism purposes only. The bottom line is that our taxpayers will receive the benefit of this destination venue while the city maintains one of the lowest tax rates in the state of Texas,” the said. Becker estimates there will be 105 performances a year at the center. “We’re going to do church services. We’re going to do commencements; so Fort Bend ISD is used to going to the Toyota Center and now they’re going to come here,” he said. There are other uses for the building as well. “People can rent out for corporate meetings, they can rent the lobby space for a seated dinner space for between 350 and 400 people,” Becker said. “The versatility of the building not only for the performance side, but from a corporate side is there.” Ground was broken on the facility in December 2014. A year later they celebrated the steel topping off party. Becker hopes to be able to hold an open house for the community this fall and have a soft-opening event like a school concert or something to help them get the facility ready for opening night in January. “It’s first class in everything they do from the building to the plaza out front to the marquee,” he said.

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The Cleaning Authority of Fort Bend donates more than 2,000 pounds of food

hroughout the month of July, The Cleaning Authority of Fort Bend collected 2,112 pounds of food for the Richmond/Rosenberg Helping Hands. The collection took place as part of the recently launched The Cleaning Authority CARES initiative, which the Columbia, MD, based brand put in place to help fight hunger across the country. The food that the Fort Bend office collected landed them with a top ten ranking among over 150 offices that participated. In total, the brand collected and donated 13,883 grocery bags of food, equaling 120,622 pounds across its franchisee system. “We are extremely grateful for our customers’ generosity to have donated so

much food in an effort to reduce childhood hunger in our local community,” said Fort Bend’s owner, Jim Hilburn. “It means a lot to be such a large contributor to the Richmond/Rosenberg Helping Hands organization and put a dent in childhood hunger this summer.” Through the initiative, cleaners from the Fort Bend office left brown paper bags in the residences they clean with a note explaining the program and requesting a donation from clients to help locals in need. Due to the huge success, The Cleaning Authority plans to hold another donation period toward the end of 2016 and continue building the positive impact of The Cleaning Authority CARES in the upcoming years. “Whenever we can make a difference in

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital says goodbye to retiring therapy dog Gracie

mployees, physicians, and volunteers from Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital came together recently for a special farewell ceremony to wish the hospital’s first therapy dog, Gracie, a happy retirement. Gracie is an Australian Shepherd who first started visiting patients in 2007 with the “Tender Loving K9’s” program. Unfortunately, arthritis is making it too difficult for Gracie to continue visiting with patients and recently her owner announced her retirement. In Gracie’s honor, Memorial Hermann Katy hosted a retirement party to send Gracie off with a tail-wagging good time. “Gracie has been a bright light at our hospital for nearly a decade. Not only does she provide comfort and encouragement to patients, but she also serves as a stress reliever for many of our employees, physicians and volunteers. We want her to know she is loved and she will be missed,”

says Heather Rojas, manager of volunteer services at Memorial Hermann Katy. Gracie holds a special honor as the first dog in the pet therapy program, Tender Loving K9’s. The non-profit was founded in 2007 by Gracie’s owner, Sharon Evans. The animals undergo a special certification process before they can visit hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities in the Katy area and beyond. Evans says retiring Gracie was a tough decision. “Gracie enjoys visiting patients as much as patients enjoy seeing her. I know she’s going to miss stopping by the hospital, but she’s just not as spry as she once was,” Evans said. Gracie will continue living with Evans during her retirement. During the retirement celebration, Memorial Hermann Katy had special treats for Gracie and the other therapy dogs in attendance. The hospital also presented Evans with a framed picture of Gracie.

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the community, we are excited to take full advantage of that opportunity,” said The Cleaning Authority Chief Development Officer Iric Wexler. “The Cleaning Authority was founded on the principle of creating a positive impact on the quality of life and while we do that for our clients we also make it a point to do it for the community as a whole.”

Dance of the Sleeping Beauty Russian Grand Ballet returns to Stafford to invite us to the world’s favorite fairytale

ee the world from your seat in the Stafford Centre as the fall season 2016 offerings take on an international flair, such as classical presentation of the Sleeping Beauty by the Russian Grand Ballet October 7. Everyone can recall the main Sleeping Beauty theme and the Waltz theme. From young to old, many generations have waited for the moment of true love, when Sleeping Beauty opens her eyes, awakened by a kiss from her prince. It is a beautiful fairy tale, also featuring every single ballet step in the syllabus. Recognized worldwide, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty was originally performed in the Mariinsky Theatre in St.Petersburg in 1890. It is known as one of the Russian “Big Three” ballets with The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Written in 40 days, a wonderful union of a Tchaikovsky’s genius talent and no less talented choreography by Marius Petipa made “Sleeping Beauty” a crown of world ballet. The Sleeping Beauty presents many challenges for both the principal dancers and soloists, and plenty of active choreography for the rest of the ballet cast. Aurora is one of the greatest female roles, as it demands tremendous athletic ability as

well as extremely clean technique. Princess Aurora’s role will be performed by The Honored artist of Ukraine Olga Kifyak, with The Honored Artist of Ukraine Eugeniy Svetlitsa as Prince Désiré. Speaking of international flair, it is also worth mentioning that Russian Grand Ballet’s troupe is rather diverse itself. The Queen is played by Armenia native - Stella Chernova and one of the Fairies (Akari Sinyavskaya) comes from Japan. Russian Grand Ballet’s Ballet Master, Honored Artist of Russia, Vladimir Troshchenko, is highly dedicated to the timeless tradition of classical Russian Ballet.

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“Stafford’s blooming art scene makes it the perfect location for the Russian Grand Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty performance. We are happy to be back” says Troshchenko. The troupe will perform the work as part of their tour of 35 U.S. cities this year. In an effort to keep the dancers fit, the performers train daily, even while on worldwide tours. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased through StaffordCentre.com, by phone at by phone 281.208.6900, or in person at the Stafford Centre Box Office. Please visit RussianGrandBallet.com for more information.

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lifetime. 20s and 30s: Protect your joints “Individuals in their 20s and 30s should exercise regularly and lift weights to strengthen the muscles that support joints,” Dewan said. “Maintain a Ashvin K. Dewan, healthy weight M.D., knee and and make sure shoulder surgeon you have a balanced diet that includes the proper amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D to support bone and joint health.” Though many people are fit at this age, those who are overweight or have experienced

a severe injury within the past 10 years may begin to develop early signs of osteoarthritis, including joint pain and stiffness. 40s and 50s: Keep a healthy weight The toll of earlier injuries or joint damage related to excess weight over time starts to mount. You may notice creaking or popping in your knees when climbing stairs, stiffness for a few minutes after waking, or a dull ache in your hips after exercise. Weight loss, physical therapy or anti-inflammatory medications may alleviate these mild symptoms. “Every extra pound gained puts four pounds of additional pressure on your knees and can further exacerbate osteoarthritis symptoms,” Dewan said. “Help your joints last as long as possible by eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.” 60s, 70s and beyond: Stay active As you age, chances are greater that you’ll develop osteoarthritis in your hips, knees or shoulders. “Genetics, past injuries, excess

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ALIMOHAMMAD AND ZAFAR, PLLC DRIVEN BY COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

ommunity service, mentorship, informative, longevity and a sense of community are not often words associated with a law firm, but Alimohammad and Zafar, PLLC isn’t an average law firm. All three attorneys at Alimohammad and Zafar, PLLC were born and raised in Houston and Sugar Land, and graduated from University of Houston Law Center, and as a result, they all have a strong sense of community, and spend many hours giving back

to the local community and the state of Texas in a countless number of ways. “We’re attorneys from the community giving back to the community,” said partner Rehan Alimohammad. “We’re from around here and we want to give back.” They have given hundreds of hours of free legal services on behalf of Fort Bend Lawyers Care, Brazos Bend Guardianship Services, YMCA international services, the University of Houston Law Center immigration clinic, and the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program.

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Partner Tariq Zafar serves on the board for Accesshealth and the Alliance for Multicultural Services. “We are fortunate to have someone with his skills and interest. His passion for the Fort Bend community has been apparent,” said Cindy Reaves, Development Officer for Accesshealth. “We are blessed to have someone of Tariq’s expertise, experience and commitment on our board,” added Layla Misgina, chair of the board for the Alliance. Senior Associate Farrah Najmuddin Lang volunteers with Crosspoint Baptist Church, the American Heart and Stroke Association; Texas Children’s Hospital; Special Olympics of Texas; the Junior League of Houston; and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. With an office directly across the street from the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, one will often see one of the attorneys there. “Our chamber relies on Alimohammad and Zafar, PLLC. Recently they helped us navigate through a significant transaction with a global events company. Our legal representation was exceptional every step of the way,” said Kerri Schmidt, president and CEO of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Alimohammad is legal counsel for the chamber as well as serving on the board of directors, executive committee, chamber partners committee, governance committee, and the diversity action team. Having parents who immigrated from different countries, the attorneys also are very involved in helping other immigrant communities. Partners Alimohammad and Zafar have organized and given countless seminars in immigration law and estate planning in many different places of worship throughout Texas. They have appeared regularly since 2003 on community radio stations to give updates on the law and answer legal questions, and have written more than 300 articles in community papers doing the same. While serving as the legal member for His Highness Shia Imami Ismaili Council for the Southwest United States, and elected legal counsel for the Houston Asian Junior Chamber of Commerce, Rehan organized wills workshops throughout the state from 20092012, which produced over 1,000 free wills, leading to a savings of around a half million dollars for the public. For these efforts, Alimohammad received an award in 2011 from the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the Five Outstanding Young Texans, as well as a Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of Sugar Land congratulating him on “his

Pictured from the left are the staff of Alimohammad and Zafar, PLLC: Rebecca English, partner Rehan Alimohammad, senior associate Farrah Najmuddin Lang, partner Tariq Zafar and Yolanda.Villatoro.

dedication and service to the community.” Another form of service to the community the firm is vested in is mentoring other attorneys. “Mentoring attorneys is part of our responsibility,” Alimohammad said. “We would not be here were it not for the mentors we’ve had. It not only helps the attorney, but also the public because it raises the quality of the legal assistance they receive.” He serves as a mentor for the professionalism committee for the Houston Bar Association as well as several other attorneys. Besides serving as a mentor on an individual basis, Alimohammad is also busy giving presentations to bar associations and other groups on immigration law, tax law and the importance of diversity. Working with other attorneys to help other lawyers and the community is something the firm gives great importance. Alimohammad and Lang have served on the following committees for the Houston Bar Association: Communities in schools, gender fairness, Special Olympics, administration of justice, and minority opportunities in the legal profession. Alimohammad said one of the best experiences he has had was volunteering in “Teach Texas” to teach seventh graders about the federal and state legal systems at a middle school in Katy, where he resides. Laura Gibson, the past president of the Houston Bar Association said, “Rehan has been tireless in his volunteer efforts for the HBA. Rehan is a true

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jewel in the crown of the Houston legal community.” The executive director for the State Bar of Texas, Michelle Hunter, commented, “Rehan brings valuable perspective to the State Bar Board of Directors with his experience in immigration, tax, and family law. He has been active in state and local bar volunteer service for some time, so it’s clear he is committed to our mission of serving our members and the public. Whether it’s working on a board committee or speaking to community groups about State Bar programs and services, Rehan is quick to dive in and get to work on issues before the bar.” He serves with the State Bar of Texas as minority director, on the Executive Committee, advisor to the Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality committee, advisor to the Immigration and Nationality Section, and on the Texas Minority Counsel Program Steering Committee. He also is working on the first People’s Law School as first vice president of the Katy Bar Association. Each attorney focuses on two areas of law with Zafar focusing on corporate law and estate planning; Lang focusing on family law and civil litigation; and Alimohammad handling immigration and tax law. “It allows us to excel in our fields while allowing the firm to serve our clients in more ways,” Alimohammad said. CONTINUES...

“Service to people is the driving force behind everything this firm does.” — Rehan Alimohammad their lives. “There are no winners and losers in these cases,” she said. It’s about finding peace in the storm and enabling her clients to move forward with a new chapter of life. “I like that they can live life happily now because of something I helped them to do,” she said. Experienced in all areas of immigration

REHAN ALIMOHAMMAD Specializing in immigration and tax law

The firm is a member of the Katy Economic Development Council (EDC), where Alimohammad serves on the Leadership Task Force. Lance LaCour, president and CEO for the Katy EDC said, “Alimohammad is an outstanding and valuable committee member. He also works diligently with the other committee members on issues, projects and takes that are helping shape our visions for the Katy area.” Zafar, who served as general counsel to State Rep. Garnet F. Coleman and did transactional work at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, helps his clients in a variety of business transactions in corporate law including buying and selling businesses; mergers and acquisitions; reviewing contracts; and purchasing and selling real estate. In helping clients with estate planning and probate, Zafar said, “I like the fact that I have the ability and privilege to better peoples’ lives every day I come to work. We’ve formed strong bonds with the clients that have been with us for years because we have made them very comfortable in putting their trust in us. We take the term ‘counselors’ in ‘attorneys and counselors at law’ very seriously and do our best to break negative stereotypes of attorneys every day.” Zafar is a graduate of the Fort Bend Chamber’s Leadership Forum Class of 2014 and is in the 2017 class for Central Fort Bend Chamber’s Leadership. Lang focuses on family law where she can help people who are often at the lowest time in

law, Alimohammad said immigration law can be rewarding and frustrating at the same time. “I get calls from people all the time that I can’t help. I’m not going to take a case where there is no benefit for the client,” he said. Because his firm works with multiple nationalities, there are three languages spoken besides English: Spanish, Hindi and Urdu. And being a CPA before he became a lawyer allows Alimohammad to help those who have an IRS lien or levy or need help dealing with a revenue officer, and he has trained over 300 lawyers, CPA’s, and enrolled agents in how to deal with the IRS. He is a graduate of the Fort Bend Leadership for Nonprofit excellence and is in the 2017 class for Fort Bend Leadership Forum. As much as this firm with 30-plus years of combined experience does for the community and the state, the attorneys always feel they can do more. “Service to people is the driving force behind everything this firm does,” Alimohammad said. For appointments you can call 281-3402074 or e-mail info@aandzlegal.com. For more information on their office, check out www. aandzlegal.com.

TARIQ ZAFAR Specializing in corporate law and estate planning

ALIMOHAMMAD & ZAFAR, PLLC 77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 401 Sugar Land, Texas 77478

281-340-2074 Fax: 866-240-0629 info@aandzlegal.com Visit the website at

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FARRAH NAJMUDDIN LANG Specializing in family law and civil litigation

New SMSD teachers bring real world experience to the classroom By Stafford MSD Communications

he Stafford Municipal School District’s mission statement is to ensure that every student graduates ready for college or a career without remediation. Two of the new teachers at the Stafford College & Career Center, a state-of-the-art component of Stafford High School, are instructors who have spent most of their careers working in the field that they’re about to teach this year. Tawne Blackful is the new health sciences academy teacher. As a registered nurse she brings 30 years of professional nursing experience, plus teaching experience at the college and high school levels. “I am very impressed with the Stafford College & Career Center,” Blackful said. “We want to make the students aware of the opportunities that await them in the health sciences profession. There are a lot of jobs in health sciences, and that field continues to grow.” Stafford MSD students currently have opportunities to intern with area hospitals, but Blackful is working with Stafford College & Career Center Director Deborah Nordt to create a program where students could earn a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification as they graduate from high school. That program would create partnerships with area nursing homes and hospitals, so students could fulfill the required 40 hours of clinical practice. “A CNA certification is the basis for health care careers, and it will prepare the students for any of the health careers they may choose,” said Blackful, who has a master’s in education from Sam Houston State. Richard Nevins, a Houston native who played basketball for the University of Texas in the 1970s, initially planned to become a teacher. He decided, instead to earn degrees in management (from UT) and accounting (from the University of Houston) and embark upon a business career. He always wondered, “what if?” After nearly 40 years as either a chief financial officer (CFO), marketing professional or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Nevins has decided to combine the best of both worlds. He will utilize his business experience as Stafford College & Career Center’s new

Dr. Jerecia Watson, Family Medicine Doctor.

Stafford MSD business/marketing teacher Richard Nevins, left, and health sciences teacher Tawne Blackful are two of the new teachers at the Stafford College & Career Center. Both Nevins and Blackful have a great deal of real-world experience in their respective fields.

Memorial Hermann Medical Group Needville welcomes family physician

business marketing academy teacher. “I wanted to make a change and go into an industry where I felt I could make a bigger impact,” Nevins said. Both of the new teachers plan to treat their classrooms as simulations for the real world – a hospital and a boardroom, respectively. “I’m going to treat my class like a board meeting,” said Nevins, who plans to enhance the school’s DECA Chapter, a student business organization. “One of the things that really impressed me about Stafford MSD was the fact that they take business seriously. It is not simply an elective at Stafford MSD, but a field of study.” Nevins, an experienced basketball coach, will teach principles of business, marketing, finance, sport management/marketing and entrepreneurship. He will also coach the Stafford Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team.

amily medicine doctor Jerecia Watson, M.D., has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group Needville. Dr. Watson graduated from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and provides highly personalized care for patients of all ages. Among the many conditions she treats, her special interests include women’s health, preventive medicine and nutrition. Dr. Watson joins family medicine physician Art Klawitter, M.D., and family nurse practitioner Britt Smith, M.S.N., RN, FNP-C, as part of Memorial Hermann Medical Group Needville. She is now seeing patients at 3006 School Street, Needville. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 979-793-4114 or online through ScheduleNow.

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he following members have recognized the importance of being a part of a five-star accredited chamber that connects, provides opportunities and solutions. In a national study, membership in a local chamber boosts the member’s image among consumers and results in positive perceptions in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness and reputation, and likelihood of future patronage. 3DCAD Masters

Tan Le, P.E., Founder 104 Industrial Blvd., Ste. C Sugar Land, TX 77479 832-464-5884 www.3dcadmasters.com

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Frontier Communications

Kiddie Academy of Aliana

Glenda Gonzalez, Director/Owner 11107 Binion Ln. Richmond, TX 77407 713-702-5223 www.kiddieacademy.com/aliana

NJB Foundation

Sherwin Williams

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Thayer O’Neal Company LLC

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Brenda Cheney, Director of Marketing 101 Parklane Blvd., Ste. 201 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-552-8897 www.thayeroneal.com

Heartland Payment Systems

Mon Ami Dolls

Gloria Wanjau, Owner 16535 SW Frwy., Ste. 220 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-410-1118 www.monamidolls.com

US Pain and Spine Institute

Cory Johnson, Relationship Manager 3066 La Quinta Dr. Missouri City, TX 77459 713-302-1852 www.Heartlandpaymentsystems.com

Instacart

Jessica Murdock, Houston Area Manager 405 Main St., Ste. 712 Houston, Texas 77002 1-888-2-INSTACART www.instacart.com

Oyster Creek Dentistry Shivani Shah, Owner 9402 Hwy. 6, Ste. 500 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-915-5429 www.oystercreekdentistry.com

Rachael Robinson, Physician Liaision 20403 University Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77478 713-973-7246 www.uspshealthcare.com

Windstream Communications

Michael Redmond, Account Manager 8306 Highway 90-A Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-490-9487 www.windstream.com

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OYSTER CREEK DENTISTRY 9402 Highway 6, Ste. 500 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-915-5429

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

To Schedule Your Business Ribbon Cutting

PANERA BREAD 1928 Highway 6 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-242-7323

THE W.I.D.E. SCHOOL 2777 Dulles Ave. Missouri City, TX 77459 281-208-9545

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SafeWay Driving Sienna Plantation

Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Catering

Olivia F. Carter, (713) 353-4640

Gary Fowler, (832) 987-2334

Sandy McGee, (281) 344-9393

Dynamic Fitness

SpeedPro Imaging

Quest Integrity USA, LLC

Soraya Hadipour, (832) 886-4237

Kirby Ducayet IV, (832) 260-3427

Andrea Wolf, (832) 500-1001

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Toner-Crest LLC

College Nannies & Tutors

Signature Care: Emergency Center

Ali Hyder Dhukka, (281) 494-0201

Barbara Sisco, (800) 514-2989

Madhvee Patel, (713) 955-2050

Julie Carr, (281) 258-4351

Rosenberg Dermatology and Aesthetics Center

The Alternative Board

Fix My Phone

Stonehenge Companies, L.L.C.

Brad Duffy, (832) 840-8481

Logan Broussard, (281) 778-6390

Kevin J. Matocha, (281) 240-2999

Eudybelles Furniture Consignment

Alamo Title Company

Debra Lyman, (281) 969-8461

Mike Rozell, (281) 201-9090

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Sugar Land

Paul Davis Emergency Services

Watercrest at Sugar Land

Andrew Bouchard, (832) 781-0535

Angela Bryant, (832) 857-0900

AFC Power Strategy Group, Inc.

Daniel Salvato, (214) 704-9959

Aflac Independent Agent Sarah Hall, (832) 875-4651

The Learning Experience Valerie Reyes, (281) 232-2323

Texas Caregiver Support Services

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Member Updates

Brian Mertz, (979) 257-7393

tru.shine cleaning Arman Khalili, (832) 713-3545

JACOBS Engineering Group Buddy Barnes, (832) 351-6000

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Rafael Marquez, (281) 265-0065

Big Ben Tavern Ken Head, (832) 532-7855

Express Employment Professionals

At Home

Jeff Nomura, (281) 394-7419

Sheree Gaspar, (713) 353-1644

Forever Families, Inc. Sophia Davis-Fields, (713) 665-6100

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Icon Bank

Enterprise Lending Solutions

Sam Morris, (281) 517-2490

Jack Knapik, (832) 318-0379

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Absolutely Focus Magazine

J. Christopher White, DDS, (281) 969-7106

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Patti Kaminski, (281) 690-4242

University of Houston Sugar Land

Centurion Advisors Corp.

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Dick Phillips, (832) 842-2940

Corrotherm International USA LLC

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Paul Jackson, (281) 207-5485

Jeannie Ludwig, (832) 617-8200

Frederick P. Forlano, Attorney at Law Frederick Forlano, (713) 621-6611

You Only Younger Med-Spa Scott & Jane Orthodontics

Donna Braunreiter, (281) 937-7537

Jane Lu, (832) 539-6388

Active Pest Control Joe Sheffield, (281) 313-0654

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KSA Engineers, Inc.

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Dean Hrbacek, (281) 240-2424

Charles Swihart, (832) 944-6250

Sanjay Ram, (713) 532-1730

Milestone Member Colony Eye Care Center

Preactive IT Solutions, LP

CP & Y, Inc.

Post Oak Bank

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Pursley, McNamara and Flint, PLLC

The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

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Mallorie McNamara, (281) 969-5452

Adrienne Barker, (281) 313-2277

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Brazos Ranch Apartments Jennifer Hampton, (281) 342-4700

Ibn Sina Foundation, Inc Caskey Realty Imperial Johnson Development, LLC Shay Shafie, (281) 494-0248

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Trent Thomas, (281) 494-0747

Staff Force Personnel Services Doris Mercado, (281) 404-4230

Residence Inn by Marriott

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Engineered Construction Specialists, Inc.

Beth Harborth, (281) 277-6767

Bruenetta DeBlaw, (713) 627-3622

CVR Energy

Firethorne

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Nectron International, Inc. Mark Kardoush, (281) 240-2222

Early McClintic & McMillan, LLP

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Richard Early, (281) 491-5260

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. Vickie Coates, (281) 261-4902

27 YEARS

The Swinging Door Steven Onstad, (281) 342-4758

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Freedom Automotive Services, Inc. John Miller, (281) 499-4797

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Jerdon Enterprise, LP Bruce White, (281) 261-5000

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BHGRE Gary Greene

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Judy Karonika, (281) 236-9726

Michael Smith, (281) 778-7777

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RE/MAX Fine Properties- Burns

Karrah Karrillo, (281) 494-2200

Robert A. Salchak, (281) 265-2020

River Pointe Church

Angie Dasbach, (281) 207-3200

Fort Bend Optimist Club of Sugar Land

Radley Staffing, LLC

The Grand Parkway Association

Glenn Smith, (281) 635-5224

Wayne Meyer, (281) 693-1010

Patsy Rodriguez, (281) 201-2847

Gomez & Company

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Trent Marr, (281) 277-0770

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Glenn Smith Executive Coaching

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Riverstone Community Christen Johnson, (281) 499-8700

Benjamin Gomez, (713) 666-5900

Shahnaz Ajani, (281) 977-7462

Joanie Caskey, (281) 636-1972

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Hrbacek Law Firm

Brian Tave, (713) 499-1360

N-Line Valves

Paulette Janak, (281) 242-5777

Philip Huseman, (281) 494-3252

Kindercare - Greatwood Sheri Crochet, (281) 343-9979

Reggie Etheridge, (281) 969-5220

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ServiceMaster SouthWest

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White Smiles Orthodontics, P.C.

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Data Beat (+) = More Names

This is a sample of the Assumed Names (DBAs) filed at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office for July 2016. More Assumed Names may be viewed online at http://ccweb.co.fort-bend.TX.us/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspx. There were 622 Assumed Names for month of July. Curry Lekisha C (+) R and C Properties 2138 Thistlerock Ln 77479

Easy Systems Inc Maxx-Kill Pest Control 2514 Long Reach Dr 77478

Lewis Venita The Gappyland Company 15827 Ridgecroft 77053

Easy Systems Inc Maxx-Kill Home Services 2514 Long Reach Dr 77478

The Royal Family Ministries Network Inc (+) The Royal Family Ministries (+) 915 Poydras St 77498

Eapen James K Spice India Spices 2437 FM 1092 77459

The Royal Family Ministries Network Inc (+) RFMN, Inc (+) 915 Pydras St 77498 The Royal Family Ministries Network Inc (+) The Royal Family Worship Center (+) 915 Poydras St 77498 Ripley Dale Greg Greg’s Mobile Entertainment 1115 Wagon Road 77476 Chandler Bryan NE Hunting Club 5423 Jackson Park Ln 77494 Current A Christian Church Discovery Bay Preschool 26600 Westheimer Parkway 77494 Milekkachalil Jose Paul On The Go 812 Murphy Rd 77477 Saturn Rings and Forgings Inc SRF 10206 Springfield Ridge Drive 77494 Saturn Rings and Forgings Inc Saturn 10206 Springfield Ridge Drive 77494 Easy Systems Inc Maxx-Kill Mosquito Control 2514 Long Reach Dr 77478

Hernandez Jose L Joao & Jeff Construction 2934 Sage Bluff Ave 77469 Tabaldo Romelda Ruby TTS (+) 934 Brazos Trace Dr 77469 Premier Evans LLC Premier Realty Services 3727 Greenbriar #405 77477 Christopher Gerald Allen (+) A Two Collectables and Antiques 3114 Astor Court 77498 Walton Elyse B Eb’s Catering Service 2039 Hickory Glen 77489 Clements Robert Muir Jr Lazy B Cookers 1135 7Th Street 77539

Phillips Robin Payway Tax Service 2440 Texas Parkway Ste 345 77489

Katy H&H Services, LLC Miranda Harris Consulting 700 Lavaca St Suite 1401 78701

Ngo Trung (+) Alloyed 19407 Stetson Hts Ln 77407

Lucky Nikki Lukx Brows Beauty & More 15270 Voxx Road Apt 630 77498

Molina Cresencio Jr L M’s Automotive & Body Shop 14229 S Main St 77035

Osemwengie Patrick Elite Transportation 8822 Chaco-Hill Ln 77407

Villaloboz Rose (+) Studio Z 1720 6th St 77471

Russell Justin K (+) Meshscans 8631 Quail Park Ln 77461

Lee Margaret Kathryn M Locating 2219 Greenhouse Road Unit 1341 77084

Cofer Nina (+) Education Advancement Services 4502 Twin Timber Ct 77545

Rivera Ivonne Impact Wheels and Tires 2133 #B S Mason Rd 77450

Lee Margaret Kathryn M Apartment Locating 2219 Greenhouse Road Unit 1341 77084

Mooney Christopher Perfecting Imperfections 10218 Antelope Alley 77459

Mceathron Ross (+) Fort Bend Home Pros 1650 Hwy 6 Ste 350 77478 Houston Tams Bus 2016-Jean Cheng Houston Tams Bus 2016 23434 Whispering Wind 77494 Albert Norris Dj Norro Events 2535 Village Square Dr 77489 Norris Albert Snap Snap Booth 2535 Village Square Dr 77489

White Rhonesha Intentional Innovations 15734 Boss Gaston Rd 77498

Andrasek Ryan (+) One Nation Flags & Yards. 8019 W Grand Parkway S Suite 1060 77407

Martinez Remigio Vazquez (+) I and R Directional Drilling 2428 Stehle Rd 77471

Smith Nadine Thaj & Kairos 25411 Clover Ranch Dr 77494

Caulker David Vexless 7607 Lassiter Hollow Ln 77407

Smith Nadine New Beginnings Life 25411 Clover Ranch Dr 77494

Mason Raenada (+) Heye_maintenance 12805 Dopey Hollow 77082

Roberson Shondon Immaculate Hand Car Wash and Detailing 503 Texas Pkwy 77489

Baptiste Dianne Healing Hands Caring Hearts Independent Living Home 14502 Smith Ln 77498

Chi Paul Unique Beauty Supply 5180 A Avenue H 77471

Macik Sandra Kay (+) The Lacy Tumbleweed General Store (+) 5507 FM 359 77406

Moradi Shokoofeh Katy Point and Pottery Studio 24937 Rosner 77494 Guntalilib Karen Elaine (+) Next Gen Staffing 8319 Kingsbridge Meadow Dr 77083

Arubaleze Francis Fan Quality Motors 9210 Hwy 6 S Ste 1 77083

Sutton Nicole Lift 2626 S Loop W #3208 77053 Sanders Roshawn #Rush2vote (+) 2023 Nashua Dr 77477 Munoz Rafael Munoz (+) Inhomevations 5310 Riverwood Dr 77469

Randall Marisha Pink Posh Boutique 13505 SW Freeway 77478

Bynum Corp The Musa Firm (+) 1602 Ashmore Dr 77489

Henson Lori Slc Enterprises 734 S Main St 77531

Argueta Silvia Balloon Decorations By Kaely 6802 Oakleaf Trail Ln 77407

Waggoner Berten A Iii (+) True Fix Outdoor Solutions 1319 Quarterpath Ct 77406

Moses Wesley Ici Ice Company 1855 Cullen 77584

Hogan William E (+) First Line Defenders 6119 Harmony Park Ln 77441

Coleman-Egenti Angelina A A-Soda Interest 17014 Quail Park Dr 77489

Napier Brad Splinter Image Customs 6622 Renfro Dr 77469 Garza Dorothy (+) Dorothy’s Construction Co. (+) 725 Blume Rd #64 77471 Morgan Tysha T & T Media Group 603 Dalewood Dr 77489

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Jen David C Fine Tech International 11611 Seaglers Pt Ln 77406 Burcaw Hunter Sailing Disciples 25546 Saddlebrook Way 77494 Perez Sherria Dominating Divas Virgin Hair 8106 Conner Cv 77407

DBA (Assumed Names)

Data Beat (+) = More Names

Our Next Level Property Solutions, LLC= 9550 Spring Green Blvd Ste 408-364 77494

Schuldt Cody L Apex Digital Services 10500 Fountain Lake Dr #1416 77477

Lloyd’s Interest LLC Lloyd’s Martial Art’s 2601 Cartwright Rd Ste D 15 77459

Martin David J Dem Der Ribs 9119 Hwy 6 Ste 230 #176 77459

Lloyd Interest LLC 24/7 Delivery Service 2601 Cartwright Rd Ste D 15 77459

Tvl Capital LLC Mason Nails 3750 S Mason Rd Ste 300 77450

Danquah Naana Creative Crossings Studio 2635 Town Center Blvd N 77479

Afolabi Olalekan Sunday Gritt # Cause Life Happens 13914 Abbey Ln 77498

Torres Noe Tikum Quality Construction 7610 Clarendan Bend Ln 77407 Weldin Thomas (+) Texas Pickle Company, LLC 1207 Lake Estates Ct 77498

Samborski Juanita Break Through Author 67 Ember Branch Dr 77459 Davies Allan A&B Davies Nominees Pty Ltd. (+) 2826 Planters St 77479

Singh Tacos LLC (+) Taco Planet 909 Crabb River Rd 77469

Johnson Anitra En’digo Supply Company 3001 Dove Country Dr Apt 402 77477

Norton Matthew (+) Full Spectrum Finance 15127 Snow Hill Ct 77498

Chandler Howard Smoke-E-Bones Bbq 3414 Danbury Chase Tl 77545

Valdivieso Jaime Valdivieso Properties 25311 Sierra Woods Ln 77494

Trejo Luis Underground Kicks 16322 Hunting Dog Ln 77489

Dcm Travel LLC Dcm Elite Travel Planners 3202 Banksfield Court 77494

Samuel Devon A D Logistics 3906 E Teal Estates Cir 77545

Texas Home Painters LLC Texas Apartment Painters 1111 Shadow Cir 77478

Kelley Juliana Hunters Chase Apartment Finding 3411 Walnut Bend 77047

Texas Home Painters LLC Texas Commercial Painters 1111 Swallow Cir 77478

Seymour Laura J Ls Graphic Design 1907 Campwood Dr 77478

Bolen Mary MBL Services 5606 Village Arbour 77493

Sbrusch April Alynn’s Boutique (+) 1927 Old Dixie Dr 77406

Williams Marietta E Glam Iam (+) 15803 Danford Dr 77053

Onwumelu Oseloka Ewl Services Auto Sale 15445 Old Richmond Rt Ste 110 77498

Tran Viet Vietwich 15550 W Airport 77498 Everson Lance (+) 44 Logistics 635 Land Grant 77406

Lockett Carmencita D Moore Cleaning Company 2214 Bright Meadows 77489

Moore Darryl Mo. Hustle Entertainment 2214 Bright Meadows 77489 Huynh Agency & Services LLC Pho Huynh 535 FM 2977 #128 77469 Searl Jeremy (+) Searl Consulting, Inc. (+) 1907 Pitts Rd 77406 Jennings Mindy Mj Interior Design 20106 Stonebridge Terrace 77407 Rodriguez Joey (+) Fort Bend Ready Mix Concrete 5919 FM 359 S 77441 Gonzalez Arturo Arturo Gonzalez Dba Speedy Gonzalez Carpentry 6111 Chaparral Dr 77461

Sumpter Brittany Campbell The Hair Loft .Co (+) 2510 Orchard Run Way 77545 Villalobos Kimberly Kb & C Associates 33222 Whitley Ct 77441 Jjk Group Inc College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving 430 East Helms St Ste B1 77037 Lakha Makesh K (+) City Center Limos 7706 Copper Point Ln 77407 Lakha Makesh K (+) City Center Taxi & Limos 7706 Copper Point Ln 77407 Lakha Makesh K (+) City Center Taxi 7706 Copper Point Ln 77407

N&D LLC Bei Security 12502 Exchange Dr Suite 408 77477

Riojas Gina (+) Benedictine Tutors 24210 Westheimer Pkwy #900 77450

Vasquez Hernandez Luis A (+) L Vasquez Trucking 1116 Wilson Drive 77471

Olivier Lakiesha Curvii Addiction 10014 S Sam Houston W #412 77071

Tko Global Ventures LLC Zazu Couture 7918 Ivy Bush Bend Ln 77407 Sensory Playground LLC Sensory Playground 5000 Katy Mills Cir 77494 Lee Crawford Jr Gifted Hands Of Serving 15418 Willmore Ln 77489 Fernandez Miguel Mil Kicks 600 E Anderson Rd Apt 624 77047

Pettigen Xavier Iron Kings Fitness 7915 Fresno Dr 77083 Richardson Robert D (+) Tru Master Lawn Care 4510 Edenberry Ct 77459 Enpart Investment Inc On The Go 812 Murphy Rd 77477

Johnson Levester Jr (+) Lee & B Lawncare Services 16443 Quail Park Dr 77489 Leyva Maikel J A B Trucking 15235 Lindita Dr 77083 Buchanan Mark (+) Agile Creative Consulting 11506 Via Verdone Dr 77406 Evans Robert (+) Restoration Power Washing 4123 Midstream Dr 77459 Westman Tanshaniqua Nu Faces 20002 Flax Flower 77407 Bolden Candalyn Universal Super Movers 6425 Westheimer Rd 77057 Bolden Candalyn Kemetic Cosmetics 13601 Trail Meadow Ln 77583 Alamilla Mauricio Mba Building Concepts 4746 Orchard Blossom Way 77084 1973 Hoangvan Corporation Southern Maid Donuts 18721 University Blvd Ste 200 77479 1970 Thuyvan Corporation Venus Nails Palace 18721 University Blvd Ste 110 77479 Clabough John Douglas Southern Specialty Enterprises 1013 Hodgekins Ste E 77032

Carter Tiffany Nicole Different Kinda Different 1914 Hickory Glen Dr 77489

Kizzee Sundia Chandelier (+) Purpose Driven Transportation 11707 Slick Rock Dr 77406

Js and Ga Enterprises LLC Few Pasta 27102 Walden Gulch Ln 77494

Rogers Tyrone Rogers Enterprise 722 Martin Lane 77489

Hicks Billy G (+) Texas Prep Softball 125 Dogwood St 77478

Saldana Miguel A (+) Mas Oil Recovery Solutions, LLC. 3218 Brinton Trails Ln 77494

Mendez Leslie G (+) Rose-Rich Pro Cleanup Services 4806 Arbor Ct 77471

G & D Educational Systems Inc Xcel Youth Sports Leagues 3218 Clayton Terrace 77459 Newkirk Brenda (+) Healthcaredirect 10101 Harwin Dr Suite 386 77036

Crowe Michael S (+) East Texas Home Inspection and Pest Control Rte. 114 29118 Bentforfd Manor Ct 77494

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Silva Jerry P Jr (+) J.P. Construction (+) 816 W Ave H 77471 Mustafa Mohammad A Roots Consortium 9210 Eaglewood Spring Dr 77083

Data Beat

August 2016 Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports

Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary reports present data about monthly local sales and use tax allocation payments to local sales taxing jurisdictions. These net payments represent monies identified for the local jurisdictions since the previous monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distribution. These reports will allow you to compare current year sales and use tax payments with the previous year. When used with other local economic indicators, they may help indicate present and future trends. County/City Fort Bend

Net Payment This Period

Comp Payment Prior Year

Percent Change

2016 Payments To Date

2015 Payments To Date

Percent Change

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

53,168.89 14,663.18 131,933.07 1,519.98 127,899.67 849,555.10 49,465.51 8,943.81 6,312.51 535,602.95 1,552,423.31 11,638.62 1,744,285.11 4,715,163.50 10,147.41

40,986.38 23,720.47 129,103.82 940.78 125,486.99 830,288.69 53,156.42 6,535.20 4,487.40 501,159.25 1,613,801.85 13,035.34 1,780,732.02 4,538,103.41 9,699.51

29.72% -38.18% 2.19% 61.56% 1.92% 2.32% -6.94% 36.85% 40.67% 6.87% -3.80% -10.71% -2.04% 3.90% 4.61%

325,070.58 114,249.20 910,994.91 12,601.27 986,014.80 5,743,380.32 372,004.94 64,376.94 41,055.25 4,005,907.18 10,452,324.41 76,073.71 11,221,076.87 35,582,839.59 55,210.24

446,233.72 129,788.54 832,054.58 8,503.42 910,005.38 5,721,668.17 358,325.96 54,061.92 43,286.23 3,586,387.06 11,190,286.31 111,101.89 11,483,227.88 34,891,671.36 39,503.87

-27.15% -11.97% 9.48% 48.19% 8.35% 0.37% 3.81% 19.08% -5.15% 11.69% -6.59% -31.52% -2.28% 1.98% 39.75%

COUNTY TOTAL

9,812,722.62

9,671,237.53

1.46%

69,963,180.21

69,806,106.29

0.22%

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

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

Net Payment This Period

58,440,317.10 31,672,750.40 26,546,581.65 20,619,454.75 13,548,345.35 10,021,280.34 7,671,850.02 8,259,969.53 7,115,184.10 7,439,461.32 6,830,315.46 6,072,277.77 7,127,124.77 6,303,618.75 5,465,818.96 4,674,698.00 4,715,163.50 5,043,897.02 4,815,087.34 4,209,021.08

Comp Payment Prior Year

% Change To Date

61,163,425.58 30,458,529.76 26,419,431.53 18,670,447.09 12,359,256.91 8,932,928.03 7,735,522.83 7,037,003.72 7,198,922.70 7,147,728.62 7,308,846.18 6,464,699.35 5,765,945.33 6,295,884.41 5,598,390.23 5,679,425.11 4,538,103.41 4,846,056.60 4,208,442.82 3,961,424.76

-4.45% 3.98% 0.48% 10.43% 9.62% 12.18% -0.82% 17.37% -1.16% 4.08% -6.54% -6.07% 23.60% 0.12% -2.36% -17.69% 3.90% 4.08% 14.41% 6.25%

2016 Payments To Date

427,434,132.47 217,935,840.76 190,511,066.46 138,776,136.13 92,805,123.55 69,173,779.72 57,236,394.31 53,310,844.16 50,271,341.35 50,062,762.77 48,500,543.34 44,703,213.92 43,938,129.18 43,934,676.87 41,460,420.35 35,896,330.68 35,582,839.59 33,941,257.66 30,598,745.91 29,036,337.36

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2015 Payments Change

Percent

447,480,700.33 212,895,239.22 183,591,095.40 131,167,183.94 88,496,654.77 66,252,980.94 55,713,439.27 53,835,947.75 50,027,102.10 51,960,065.20 53,401,000.88 45,641,259.93 41,432,123.58 43,770,724.53 43,220,476.71 44,064,143.52 34,891,671.36 31,200,421.48 28,632,152.27 27,787,870.04

-4.47% 2.36% 3.76% 5.80% 4.86% 4.40% 2.73% -0.97% 0.48% -3.65% -9.17% -2.05% 6.04% 0.37% -4.07% -18.53% 1.98% 8.78% 6.86% 4.49%

Data Beat

Commercial Building Permits

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

TYPE OF PERMIT

VALUE

OWNER/CONTRACTOR

ROSENBERG 5030 Bryan Rd 4100 Ave N 535 FM 2977 #132 28000 SW Fwy Ste E 925 Spur 10 1901 Avenue G 24022 Commercial Dr 2520 BF Terry Blvd 777 Hwy 90A West 602 Park Place Blvd 3121 1st St 5115 Ave H #301 5115 Ave H #201 1609 Avenue H

Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building Commercial Building

$200,000 $5,000 $85,000 $800,000 $10,000 $15,000 $45,000 $95,000 $127,007 $145,000 $14,000 $35,000 $35,000 $48,795

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial)

07/01/16-07/31/16

$1,659,802

1435 State Hwy 6 13522 W Airport Blvd 20333 Southwest Fwy Ste 203 13425 University Blvd Ste 520 16126 Southwest Fwy Ste 230 7705 US Hwy 90A 630 Dulles Ave 7320 US Hwy 90A Ste 290 16655 Southwest Fwy 254 Crown Garden TRL 13134 Dairy Ashford Rd Ste 200 12808 W Airport Blvd Ste 260 1601 Gillingham Ln Ste 130 One Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 110 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd 16535 Southwest Fwy Ste 610 1865 State Hwy 6 Ste 120 14141 Southwest Fwy Level 2 16811 Southwest Fwy Ste 1031 2140 First Colony Blvd 2150 Town Square PL Ste 705 2150 Town Square PL Ste 710 16525 Lexington Blvd Ste 140 2140 First Colony Blvd 1200 Seventh St 14100 Southwest Fwy Ste 500 1601 Gillingham Ln Ste 140

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

$1,874,000 $10,000 $66,000 $119,000 $14,000 $10,064,477 $1,399,000 $220,000 $1,483,380 $163,880 $266,490 $130,483 $15,000 $453,985 $14,959 $40,202 $185,601 $40,663 $77,930 $10,000 $66,511 $43,642 $48,825 $12,000 $813,038 $111,843 $35,000

Grand Total Valuation (Commercial & Residential)

07/01/16-07/31/16

$25,009,253

Morales Greenscape/MRCO Contractors Inc The Church V Star Nails Jumping Zaxx Twin Cities Group Inc Old Railroad Café Bank of America/Balfour Beatty Construction Memorial Hermann/ Endurance Brothers LLC Aldi Distribution Center/Essi LLC Summer Park/Fencecrete America Inc Valero/ MTC Exterior Maintenance Orion Development LLC/Master General Contractors Hash Communications/Master General Contractors Quality Rentals/Y-Three Construction Inc

SUGAR LAND Building Support Services Cosmos Foundation Inc/Harmony School of Science HS Grand 59 Partner LP/Union Fire & Safety (GC) NNP-Telfair LLC/Big City Builders LLC Town Center Plaza Lakeside Par/Landmark Compass Intl Nalco Texas Leasing LLC/Precision Const Group Ft Bend ISD/E Contractors USA LLC Highway 90 Plaza Partners LP/Mojo Builders LLC TMH Medical Office Buildings/Westway Cons Svcs Cherokee Sugar Land L P/Houston Landscaped Unlmtd (GC) Crawford-Austin Properties LTD/ESA Construction 12808 W Airport LLC/Jem Construction Group LLC 1601 Gillingham LLC/Pink Zebra at Home LLC Parkway Portfolio I LLC/O’Donnell/Snider Construction Applied Optoelectronics Inc/B Bell Builders, LP First Colony Mall LLC/Moffett Construction Lake Pointe Town Center LTD/TAS Construction Engineering Houston Sugar Creek LLC/Preferred Contracting Services Methodist Hospital/Westway Construction Services First Colony Church of Christ/Raco Construction LCFRE Sugar Land Town Square L/O’Donnell/Snider Cons LCFRE Sugar Land Town Square L/O’Donnell/Snider Cons APAAR Lexington Square LC/Precon Construction Svcs First Colony Church of Christ/Grace Consulting Service Fort Bend Christian Academy/Sundance Construction Co (GC) RMC Sugarcraft LP ETAL/Puppel Millon, LP 1601 Gillingham LLC/Cato Industrial Group LLC

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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 Central-Automotive Service & Sales 281-499-9684 www.autocentral.biz AutoCentral@verizon.net. 2526 Fifth Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Fax: 281-499-0183, Fast, Friendly and professional automotive repair. ASE Blue Seal Certified, State Inspection Station, Diesel Repair, Open Monday-Friday 7-6pm. Saturdays by Appt. only. Charlton’s Auto Body Repair and Vehicle Detailing 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol. com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud! Colony One Auto Center P - 281-980-4440 F - 281-261-0048 www.colonyoneauto.com Are you tired of searching for a AAA approved auto repair center? Colony One Auto Center is a family-owned and operated business, having serviced more than 233,000 vehicles since 1991. The BBB has rated Colony One Auto Center its highest score, capturing an A+ rating. Angie’s List has designated Colony One Auto Center its highest rating as a “Super Service Provider,” also garnering an A+ rating. Colony One Auto Center has a complete state-of-theart automotive repair and maintenance facility. Your search is finally over. Bring your vehicle to Rod Tate at 1131 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, 77477. First Tire & Automotive 281-313-2886 www.firsttireandauto.com Craig Popp, owner, 3 Sugar Land Locations. 960 Eldridge, 281-313-2886 & 2303 Williams Trace Blvd. 281-980-2666 (First Colony), 20015 Southwest Freeway. 281-343-5666 (Greatwood), Diagnostic testing and evaluation, Manufacturer’s routine recommended maintenance, domestic and foreign vehicle repairs, AAA approved, ASE certified. Ask about our Fleet Service!

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ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Asian Chamber of Commerce 713-782-7222 www.asianchamber-hou.org The Asian Chamber of Commerce is a businessoriented chamber focused on economic development. Founded in 1990, we represent all countries and cultures of Asia and help facilitate trade between Houston and Asian businesses, and promote valuable connections throughout the city. A diverse and friendly group, we’re open to everyone and Asian heritage or business is not required. With over 25 events per year, the ACC encourages new membership and participation at all levels. BANKS The State Bank of Texas 281-494-6686 www.tsbot.com nickiblack@tsbot.com. Nicki Black, 13010 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, Fax: 281-494-6747. Locally and independently owned - our prime interest is you!

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

12-MONTH LISTING FOR ONLY $300

Harris Carpet & Floors 713-723-0693 E-mail:floors@harriscarpet.com www.harriscarpet.com At Harris Carpet & Floors we sell, clean, and install all flooring types. We also provide carpet cleaning services, air duct cleaning, ceramic tile, grout cleaning and 24 hour water extraction. We have been in business for over 25 years and we take pride in our excellent service record. Free Home & Phone Estimates. All carpet & floor cleaning. 24-hr water extraction 12515 Fondren Road. Suite H, Houston, Texas 77035.

COUNTRY CLUBS & GOLF COURSES Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre 281-403-5900 (General) 281-403-5910 (Golf Shop) www.golfquailvalley.com The Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre offers 36 holes of championship golf, full practice facilities and gorgeous event venues. After your round, stop by the Bluebonnet Grille for a cold drink and a satisfying meal. The City Centre is perfect for your special event. We host golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, fundraising galas and so much more. All with beautiful views of our award winning golf courses. For more information, visit www.golfquailvalley.com. Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, Texas 77459.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Katy Area Economic Development Council (Katy Area EDC) www.KatyEDC.org - 281-396-2200 The Katy Area conomic Development Council (Katy Area EDC, a 501 (c) 6 non-profit corporation, is a full service economic development corporation representing the Katy ISD area (Katy Area). Katy Area EDC : recruits new businesses, helps retain and expand existing businesses, helps create new businesses, facilitates the construction of business infrastructure and helps improve the quality of place and quality of life of the Katy Area. ICE CREAM SPECIALTIES Southern Ice Cream 281-499-9837 www.SouthernIceCreamTX.com Great for all occasions! Reward your employees, clients or families. Serve delicious ice cream specialties from Southern Ice Cream in Stafford, Texas. Do you have a special fundraising project or marketing project on your mind? Schedule a push cart, ice cream truck or vintage ‘Original Good Humor’ truck to deliver these speciality deserts. Southern Ice Cream prides itself on personalized service delivering frozen treats efficiently to cool down even the hottest Houston days! It’s easy to book this unique and rewarding ice cream experience, just visit www. SouthernIceCreamTX.com or call Michelle at 281-499-9837.

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INSURANCE AGENCIES 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.

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

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

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

NETWORKING Fort Bend Chapter - BNI Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every

Thursday morning at 7 am at Sweetwater Country Club. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect with a great group of people and grow their business! For information on how to come visit, please email jeanne@jeannegregory.com.

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

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

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

PHYSICIANS The Immunization Clinic Be wise, test and, immunize 281-313-7468 office 281-313-7470 fax www.houstonvaccines.com houstonvaccines@gmail.com 3727 Greenbriar Dr. #403 Stafford, TX 77477 CDC certified Yellow fever provider of domestic and travel vaccines, Flu vaccines, TB skin tests, Drug testing and titer testing for adults and children for college, work, travel, immigration, pre-employment and post-accident testing.

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Open for appts M-F and 2 Saturdays a month. You can come to our site or we come to you for mobile testing and administration of vaccines for groups and churches.

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

REAL ESTATE Colliers International, formerly Curtice Commercial Real Estate 281-494-4769 kolbe.curtice@colliers.com Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-4943227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 30 years experience in Fort Bend. 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 713-854-0923 www.jeannegregory.com Jeanne@jeannegregory.com 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, Remax Southwest. Residential real estate sales & Corporate locations. 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.

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

Living Improvements - 281-499-7000 www.living-improvements.com AWARD WINNING - 2010 & 2011 Houston’s BEST “Outdoor Living Space” Living Improvements’ commitment to excellence makes us the perfect fit for your building needs. We have over 200 years cumulative in-house experience in the remodeling and construction industry making us highly skilled, professional and detail oriented striving to exceed our customer’s expectations. We feature outdoor living spaces, custom homes, interior and exterior renovations. Our commitment to excellence is just one of the reasons we have over 5,000 satisfied customers. SERVING FORT BEND & SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR OVER 35 YEARS.

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

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

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

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