Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Businesses of the Year and Chairman’s Award Photo Credit: Genesis Photographers The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce announced the 2020 Businesses of the Year and Chairman’s Award at the March 2, 2021, General Membership Luncheon held at the Berry Center.
Small Business Winner: The Work Well
The Chairman’s Award was established in the early days of the Cy-Fair Chamber, and the recipient is selected by the Chairman of the Board. It is awarded to someone who is passionate about the growth, development, and betterment of the entire community. Outgoing Chairman of the Board, Leslie Francis with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, presented the 2020 Chairman’s Award to Mark McShaffry and Debbie Blackshear for their contributions and service to the Cy-Fair community and the Chamber for their tireless work raising funds for the John Fox Chamber Herd. The Chamber Herd purchases animals exhibited at the CFISD FFA Livestock Show and Sale. The processed meat is then donated to local ministries.
The 2020 Businesses of the Year:
SMALL BUSINESS – FEWER THAN 10 EMPLOYEES: Winner was The Work Well. This business is located right in the heart of Cy-Fair. They are an innovative company with private offices and coworking community areas offering flexible membership plans for professionals to work, motivate, and inspire with others. Their services include private offices, collaborative open work areas, hybrid memberships, dedicated desks, conference and meeting room packages, a podcast booth, and virtual mail/phone services. The wide range of services and flexible terms make this business an ideal location for entrepreneurs and small business owners to focus on their business while the company provides outstanding workspace solutions.
Medium Business Winner: City of Jersey Village Jersey Meadow Golf Club
Finalists were Club Z! In-Home Tutoring of Cypress, Steam Commander, and The Work Well.
MEDIUM BUSINESS – FEWER THAN 50 EMPLOYEES: Winner, City of Jersey Village Jersey Meadow Golf Club, sits on part of what was once a 1,236-acre ranch owned by Clark W. Henry. The ranch was originally home to the F&M Dairy and one of the world’s largest and best herds of Jersey dairy cattle. In the late 1950’s a parcel of land was sold and earmarked as an employee only course for Cameron Iron Works. It was owned and managed privately until the City of Jersey Village purchased it in 2000. Given the large amount of adversity in 2020, their commitment and standard of service did not waiver. They experienced record numbers in rounds played, revenue, merchandise, concessions, and range fees all thanks to the forward-thinking of their staff. The staff worked tirelessly to increase the organization standard and invent the new way in which they operate. Finalists were Alicia’s Mexican Grille, America’s ER and Medical Center, and City of Jersey Village Jersey Meadow Golf Club.
LARGE BUSINESS – MORE THAN 50 EMPLOYEES: Winner, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital recently celebrated 20 years of serving the Northwest Houston community. What started as a small 68-bed hospital is now a large tertiary care hospital with 358 beds. This organization employs more than 2,200 employees and has over 1,300 physicians on their medical staff. They provide a wide array of services along the continuum of care from primary care and women’s services to complex and robotic
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Non-Profit Winner: Cy-Hope surgery. With innovation at their core, their system and staff were able to respond quickly to the pandemic with innovative ideas and quick execution. They garnered national attention for their innovations and approach to the COVID pandemic and how they cared for the community and patients. Multiple stories were featured in the New York Times. Finalists were Bridgeland, HCA Houston Healthcare – North Cypress, and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
NON-PROFIT: Winner, Cy-Hope, was established in 2011 by a core group of people concerned about the growing number of children in our community living in poverty and/or qualifying as economically disadvantaged by federal standards. This organization strives to fill in these gaps through programs, partnering with other community organizations to make sure they do not duplicate efforts but instead collaborate to meet the needs of the community. In 2020 they pivoted and fed more than 110,300 families in our community affected by the economic downturn due to the pandemic. This organization brings hope to all children so they will grow up to be educated and productive citizens, making a lasting impact on the community of Cy-Fair. Finalists were Cy-Hope, Cy-Fair Fire Department, and Shield-Bearer Counseling Centers.
Large Business Winner: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
For more information on the Cy-Fair Chamber, including a list of upcoming events, visit www.cyfairchamber.com or contact the Chamber at 281-373-1390.
