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EDITOR’S PREVIEW Volume 41• Number 5 MAY 2022 Landan Kuhlmann Lead Reporter

Steady business growth shows area’s fortitude I continue to find myself in amazement at the sheer growth I continue to see in Fort Bend County. I’ve lived here nearly my whole life, though, so I guess I shouldn’t. So I thought it would be good to take some time in this space to appreciate the continued fortitude of business owners and leaders in this county who have helped play a role in keeping our business economy booming even as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic – because that economy is still going strong, and their efforts have been invaluable. A 2021 study from Smart Asset aimed to identify the places across the U.S. that are receiving the most incoming investments in sectors such as business, real estate, government and the local economy as a whole over the last three years. It considered factors such as business establishment growth, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, and new building permits per 1,000 homes from 2019-21. Smart Asset compared the change in the number of businesses established in each spot throughout a three-year period to determine whether or not people were starting new business ventures in each county.

For 2019-21, Fort Bend had one of the top-10 fastest-growing economies in Texas over the last three years, according to the study, and remains one of the overall fastest-growing counties in the country. Its GDP growth ($1.475 million) and business growth (14.7 percent) were both ninth in the state, while its 56 new building permits per 1,000 homes was fifth on the list, according to Smart Asset. As in every publication, you’ll see stories this month of new businesses still wanting to come here, and that is a testament to the business owners that are the backbone of this county. It’s no secret that it has been a trying two years for businesses in Fort Bend and the Houston area, and this column is by no means attempting to diminish that. But Fort Bend County has always been resilient, and its businesses have been no different. This is still an exciting time to live and work in Fort Bend. So take a read through these pages about more new businesses that are going to help keep our economy rolling along, and stop in and visit them when you can. It’s the least we can do.

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FOCUS If you reach retirement with a significant amount of assets, you’ve done a great job of saving and investing. But now comes another challenge – making that money last. You might think that this task, as important as it is, won’t be as hard as accumulating the money in the first place. Yet, a sizable number of people have reached a different conclusion. In fact, 36% of retirees say managing money in retirement is more confusing than saving for retirement, and 56% say they wish they had budgeted for more unexpected expenses in retirement, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. What steps can you take to help you become an effective money manager during your retirement years? Here are a few to consider: • Set your goals. Your money management needs will certainly depend, to some extent, on what your goals are for the coming years. Will you travel extensively? Stay close to home and pursue your hobbies? Or maybe even open a small business? Once you identify your vision for retirement, you can estimate how much it will cost, which will then dictate much of your spending and saving needs. • Stick to a budget. If you’ve followed a budget throughout your working years, there’s no reason to stop now – in fact, budgeting may be even more essential when you retire. Of course, you don’t necessarily want to force yourself to be as frugal as possible – after all,

How to be a good money manager in retirement you worked hard, saved and invested so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle. Look for reasonable cost-cutting opportunities, such as eating out less often or eliminating streaming services you don’t use. • Don’t underestimate health care costs. Even when you’re on Medicare and pay for supplemental insurance, health care costs could still be one of your biggest expenses during retirement. Initially, budgeting for $4,500 to $6,500 per person annually may be a good starting point for traditional health care expenses in retirement. However, depending on your health, prescription drug usage and other factors, your costs could be higher or lower. And you may also want to estimate long-term care expenses as part of your plan. • Look for senior discounts. Once you’re a senior, you may be able to find discounts on a wide range of items and activities, such as movies, transportation, groceries, gym memberships and more. By taking advantage of these discounts,

you can save a surprising amount of money and ease pressure on your cash flow. • Establish a sustainable withdrawal strategy. For decades, you’ve been putting money into your IRA and 401(k). But once you’re retired, you will likely need to start taking withdrawals from these accounts. It’s essential that you don’t withdraw so much early in your retirement that you eventually run the risk of outliving your money. You may want to work with a financial professional, who can analyze your entire situation – assets, expenses, lifestyle, expected longevity, etc. – and recommend a sustainable withdrawal rate. Keep in mind that once you turn 72, you may be required to take out a certain amount each year from your 401(k) and your traditional IRA, so you’ll want to incorporate these withdrawals into your overall income strategy. Do whatever it takes to become a good money manager during retirement. You’ll find that it’s well worth the effort.

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Private school expanding to Missouri City By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com A locally-based private school is expanding operations in Fort Bend County beginning this fall. The Honor Roll School, which opened its original location at 4111 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land in 1991, is expanding with a second location in Missouri City this fall. Its new school at 20417 S. University Blvd. will open for admissions this August, according to a Facebook post from the school. According to its website, the Honor Roll

School in Missouri City will accept students from 2 years old through kindergarten age. Its Sugar Land campus teaches students 2 years through eighth grade. “Our links to learning preschool curriculum prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by developing important academic, social and emotional

skills,” the school’s website reads. Honor Roll School also offers both before- and after-school programs as well as summer camps, its website says, while the school also helps personalize learning plans for students to help maximize education. Students can utilize the school’s computer lab once a week starting in kindergarten, while all students have access to 1:1 iPads beginning in kindergarten, according to the school’s website. For more information on the Honor Roll School and what it offers, visit its website at thehonrollschool.com, call the Missouri City location at 281-916-4500, or follow the school on Facebook.

The Honor Roll School, which has an existing campus in Sugar Land, is expanding with a Missouri City campus that will open this fall, according to a Facebook post by the school. (Photo from Facebook)

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Over the past year or two, you’ve probably spent many sleepless nights worrying about what would happen if you were incapacitated (or worse): • Who will make medical decisions for you? • Who will be responsible for paying your bills? • Who will take care of your dependent children? Margie Connolly, • How can you make sure your elderly parents are taken Attorney care of if they need in-home care or assisted living? Why the recent interest in these questions? Two years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic have left many of us confused and frustrated. However, two things are now crystal clear: 1. Serious, even fatal health issues can occur without warning 2. You need to have a plan ready in case they do More than ever, these days you need to be prepared for the unexpected. Failure to have a plan in place can have serious consequences for you and especially your loved ones. To make sure your wishes are respected, and your plan is followed, you need to have the appropriate legal documents prepared. Depending on your circumstances, these can include: • Will • Trust(s) • Power of attorney • Guardianship • Medical directives (and medical power of attorney) A qualified estate planning attorney can help you prepare the documents you need and keep them updated. This will give you peace of mind and protect you and your loved ones if the worst happens.

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Lazy Dog expanding to Stafford By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com A new American-style restaurant is coming to Stafford’s quickly-growing Grid development later this year. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, a Californiabased chain of dog-friendly restaurants, is opening in mid-June at 12223 Southwest Freeway, according to the location’s general manager, Chris Eisemann. He said a soft opening is planned for June 14, and the grand opening for the following day. It will be Lazy Dog’s eighth Texas location and the second Houston-area restaurant, joining an existing location at 20030 Northwest Freeway in Cypress. “We’re all about creating a place where

you can connect with your friends and family and enjoy the hospitality you’d get in a small town or mountain town,” Eisemann said. “We felt that in Stafford. We’ve received such a warm welcome. … The people of Houston have been nothing but beneficial toward us and welcomed us with open arms.” Influenced by the lifestyle of the Rocky Mountains, Lazy Dog serves handcrafted American food and drinks with seasonallyinspired ingredients. Among its offerings are the barbecue bison meatloaf, pot roast, southern fried chicken salad with a dipping sauce and crispy deviled eggs. There will also be handcrafted TV dinners made in-house that diners can grab and take home. The restaurant is hiring and has up to 200 new positions available, according to a news release.

“We are looking forward to building a team of exceptionally friendly and talented people that will expand our Lazy Dog family,” Lazy Dog Restaurants founder and CEO Chris Simms said. Lazy Dog will be open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with a full bar that includes specialty cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers. The restaurant will also have an outdoor patio around a fire pit and lounge area. For more information, visit lazydogrestaurants.com or follow @ LazyDogRestaurants on Instagram and Facebook. “There’s not something you could walk into a restaurant and ask for that we can’t provide you with,” Eisemann said. “We’ve got something for everybody.”

Pictured is the exterior of the Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar at the Grid in Stafford. The company plans to open its newest location there later this year. (Photo courtesy of Lazy Dog)

Omaha-based coffee shop expanding to Fort Bend By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com

Scooter’s Coffee is coming to the county next year. (Photo from Facebook)

Beginning next year, a Midwest-based coffee shop will begin expanding its footprint in Southwest Houston and Fort Bend County. Scooter’s Coffee, an Omaha-based drivethrough coffee franchise, has plans to open five Fort Bend County locations in the next few years, according to a news release from the company. Spokesperson Lucy DeLorenzo said the chain will open a Sugar Land location in January, while future locations are also planned for Missouri City, Stafford, Rosenberg and Richmond. The company has nearly 450 stores nationwide, its website says, including 15 locations in Texas. When it opens, the Sugar Land store will be its second Houston-area location, joining an existing one at 26551 Kuykendahl Rd. in Spring.

Scooter’s specializes in artisan espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, baked-from-scratch pastries and features its signature drink – the Caramelicious – along with a line of organic hot and iced teas, single-origin coffee and smoothies. The expansion into the area southwest of Houston is the result of a 10-unit franchise agreement signed by George Ayoub, according to the company. “We’re very excited to see George Ayoub join Scooter’s Coffee,” says Kelly Crummer, Scooter’s Coffee Senior Director of Franchise Recruitment. “He and his family share our core values of integrity, love, humility and courage. He will be a great addition to our franchise system.” For more information on Scooter’s Coffee, visit the company’s website at scooterscoffee. com.

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Who is on Your Healthcare Team? Ever heard the saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child?’ Well, we believe it takes an entire healthcare team to deliver the best primary care. At Iora, it’s not just about coming in to see a provider; but rather, an entire healthcare team dedicated to you and your care. Together, with you as team captain, this healthcare team works to support your whole health. They take the necessary time to listen, to respect and address your questions and concerns. They’re also there to help you plan and achieve your health goals and assist you in navigating the complex healthcare landscape when you need.

As a patient, you’ll receive an entire team, including: a physician or nurse practitioner, Health Coach, Team Nurse, Behavioral Health Specialist, as needed, Clinical Team Manager, an Operations Assistant. Also an integral and key component is your caregiver, whom we consider as an extension of our very own team. Here’s a little more about your teammates and the dedicated roles each of them will play in your health journey:

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Assistants. They also help with answering phones, scheduling appointments, medication refills, specialist appointments, paperwork, and more, depending on your needs!

Your Primary Care Provider (PCP) At Iora, your PCP could be a doctor or nurse practitioner. Your PCP is responsible for providing you with your primary health care and overseeing any care you receive outside of our walls. They like to get to know you as a person, and not just a patient, including what’s important to you and any medical issues you face. Your PCP can diagnose, treat, and prescribe.

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Your Health Coach is there as your advocate or guide, with the goal of helping you get the most out of your visits and overall care. They will assist you in your health journey, helping you establish and work toward your desired health goals. They are also there to support you and connect you with relevant, available resources, both at the practice and within your community.

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When needed, the Behavioral Health Specialist offers assistance if habits, behaviors, stress, worry or emotional concerns are interfering with your daily life or overall health. They work with you and your care team to evaluate the mind-bodybehavior connection and provide solutionfocused interventions.

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At Iora, we consider caregivers a key part of our team-based care, especially as many work in patients’ homes and assist them with daily activities. Working alongside the patient and our team, caregivers may often accompany patients during their visits, while also helping to coordinate, support and administer their overall care. They embedded with the patients’ overall healthcare, and therefore play an integral role as part of our team to help ensure patients receive the highest-quality care. Iora’s team-based care is at the core of our service. As you can see, our primary care teams work together to build relationships with patients and provide a healthcare experience unlike any other. Every member from the physicians and health coaches to the caregivers plays an important role in providing care that our patients deserve. For more information about Iora and our team-based care model, please visit our website ioraprimarycare.com for stories about Iora’s care or tips on how you can make the best decisions about your care.

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Department of Wonder opening delayed By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com Fort Bend County will have to wait a little while longer to experience an immersive entertainment experience. California-based Department of Wonder, a concept that combines interactive theater with emerging technologies to create an immersive fantasy experience, has delayed its Sugar Land Town Square opening, according to a company spokesperson. The concept was originally scheduled to open its first brick-and-mortar in Sugar Land on April 24. A new opening date has not been announced yet. “Our team of artists, craftspeople, directors, writers, illustrators and storytellers are proud to bring magic, joy and curiosity to the world, but we need more time to make this first-of-its-kind experience the best it can be for our valued guests,” spokesperson Amy Verbout said in an email. “We are looking forward to hosting you this summer and can’t wait to share a very special Department

Department of Wonder, which planned to open a Sugar Land location April 24, announced it has indefinitely delayed the opening. (Contributed photo) of Wonder experience with you.” Inside the 10,000 square-foot facility, which will serve as an anchor to the underrenovation retail center, the company said customers will be given a light-gathering lantern and charged with solving puzzles and more using interactive displays and

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Creole barbecue joint coming to Sugar Land this summer By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com Fort Bend County is home to many diverse dining establishments fit for its melting pot of cultures and cuisines, and another one will be making its way to the area later this year in the form of a fusion barbecue joint. According to a news release, Sugar Land native and pitmaster Kennis Williams is set to bring Williams Smokehouse BBQ and Blues to Sugar Land Town Square this summer. Williams and co-founder Furris Greenwood will operate the restaurant, which says it will bring “an old school traditional Texas barbecue concept with a Creole-modern twist.” Along with its food, the restaurant will also feature a rotating selection of live blues music, with a small stage area set up to showcase local musical talent. The 5,500-square foot space at 2105 Lone Star Dr. will also have a patio for diners to enjoy, according to the release. “Growing up, one of my fondest memories was walking into a smoky nightclub in Wallis, Texas and watching my Uncle Earl play alongside the late great B.B. King,” Williams said. “Fast forward to a few years later, I started to become infatuated with the smell of pecan wood burning as my uncles would fire up the barbecue pits in the early mornings at 6 a.m. I thought to myself, these two things that I love – blues music

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AUTO REPAIR / MAINTENANCE 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!

CHIROPRACTOR Sugar Land Health Center 281-980-1050 167 Citadel Way Suite 500 Sugar Land, TX 77478

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Alliance Garage Doors 832-768-1897 www.alliancegaragedoorstx.com Alliance Garage Doors has been locally owned and operated for the past 25 years in the Sugar Land/Missouri City/Richmond/Rosenberg/Katy area. We install, repair, and sell all makes and models of garage doors and openers and provide free estimates on request. For all your garage door needs, please feel free to give us a call!

INSURANCE AGENCIES Goosehead Insurance 281-643-0996 www.gooseheadinsurance.com/ andrew-haley-insurance “Goosehead Insurance brings years of experience and expertise in serving your Auto, Home, Life & Commercial Insurance needs. As your 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.”

Agent Tracy Walker ChFC, CLU, CASL, CPCU State Farm Insurance 281-265-0711

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Tracy Walker opened her agency in 1999 and has been giving to her community ever since. Tracy and her team received the Chairman’s Circle award in 2021, recognizing their agency as one of the top 3% within State Farm. Their experience and wisdom will help you with your personal and business insurance protection to create a customized plan for you. They are conveniently located at 15510 Lexington Blvd. Ste. P Sugar Land, TX 77478

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 10:004:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

MACHINE TOOLS Schofield Company 281-217-4799 The Schofield Company, has been in business since 1980, in Fort Bend County, specializing in American Made Machine Tools. Primary products are Wellsaw metal cutting bandsaws, made in the Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1926. Also McEnglevan, (Mifco), melting furnaces made in Danville, Illinois, for melting non-ferrous metals such as Brass, Bronze, Aluminum, Gold, and Silver. Used primarily in college art departments to make sculptures from wax art work. Contact Mike Schofield for further details.

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 we meet at Rudy’s BBQ in Richmond, TX. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does CONTINUES

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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 jsazma@fortbendstar.com The Oyster Creek Rotary Club www.OysterCreekRotary.org This local club has been a member of Rotary International since 1979 and is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the Missouri City and Stafford communities. The club’s mission is to promote world peace, eradicate polio and to support various organizations within our servicing area, through our annual fund raiser. Our volunteers come from many walks of life in the business world. We welcome your visit the first Friday of every month, 12 p.m. at the City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta Dr. Missouri City, TX. 77459.

PEST CONTROL Integrated Pest Management, Inc. 281-341-1761 1118E. Highway 90A Richmond, TX 77406

PREGNANCY RESOURCES Pregnancy Resource Medical Center 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 4411 Avenue N 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. Johnson Development Corp. 713-960-9977 www.johnsondevelopment.com More top-selling communities than any other developer in America. Larry Johnson 5005 Riverway Dr., Suite 500 Houston, TX 77056`

RESTAURANTS AKI Steak and Sushi 281-565-1110 www.akisteakandsushi.com 510 Highway 6, Suite #180 King’s BBQ 832-532-7816 Kingsbbqcatering.net 9920 Hwy 90A Suite # D- 120 Sugar Land, TX 77478 Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & Grill 281-240-3060 LasHaciendasGrill.com 12821 Southwest Freeway Stafford, TX 77477

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Julius Metals 281-499-6400 www.juliusmetals.com 3018 5th St., Stafford, TX 77477 Julius Metals has been FT. BEND COUNTY’S LARGEST SCRAP DEALER serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties for the past 31 years. As a proud and responsible member of the Fort Bend, Texas business community, we accept aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, vehicle radiators, air conditioning coils, lead and other scrap metal. We seek to protect the environment through our intake and processing of scrap metal product usually destined for landfills. Our friendly staff values you as a customer and provides the VIP treatment to make your experience with us a profitable and efficient one. If you’re not selling me your metal, we both lose money!

VETERINARIAN Sugar Creek Animal Clinic 281-242-9070 www.sugarcreekanimalclinic.com 14015 S.W. Freeway, Bldg. 2 Sugar Land, TX 77478

VIDEO SERVICES Star Digital Studios 713-823-1145 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! May 2022 H The Fort Bend Business Journal

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