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Local early learning school under new ownership
By Landan Kuhlmann
A young learning and childcare center in Fort Bend County is under new ownership.
In mid-November, Dallas-based Children’s Lighthouse announced that Brian and Amanda Fisk are new owners of the school’s Grand Mission location at 7307 Grand Mission Blvd. in Richmond.
Brian has an MBA in Human Resources and a decade of human resource management experience, according to the school, and Amanda holds a Bachelor’s of degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
and taught elementary in both public and private schools for more than 10 years.
“We’ve always loved kids and are thrilled to have the opportunity to play a part in shaping the future generation,” Amanda Fisk said. “Children are our now and our tomorrow and we look forward continuing to provide our community with a safe, nurturing environment where our students can grow and flourish.”
To learn more about the Grand Mission Children’s Lighthouse,
visit https://childrenslighthouse.com/ grandmission, email: GM@ ChildrensLighthouse.com, or call them at 281-232-7733.
“We’re incredibly lucky to have Amanda and Brian as a part of our team,” said Michael Brown, president of Children’s Lighthouse franchise. “They not only have great backgrounds that are a sure sign of success, but they’re passionate about children and serving their community. We couldn’t have found a better pair to represent and uphold the Children’s Lighthouse mission.”
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December 2022 H The Fort Bend Business Journal 6 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL THE BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH OF SOME OF FORT BEND COUNTY’S LEADING BUSINESSES • ESTABLISHED 1980 • 5 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 2018 • ElderCare Advisor & Owner- Assisted Living Locators 1421 Georgina Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 281-691-6321 AssistedLivingLocators.com/SWHouston Robert Wolter Off the Vine Bistro 2865 Dulles Ave @ Cartwright • Missouri City 77459 281-242-4186 www.offthevinebistro.com 8 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 2015 • 8 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 2015 • State Farm Agent 11647 S. HWY 6, • Sugar Land 77498 Toll Free: 281-201-2448 lisa@agentlisasims.com Lisa N. Sims 12808 W Airport Blvd. STE. 375 • Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-245-0640 www.hopeforthree.org 12 Hope For Three Autism Advocates YEARS • ESTABLISHED 2011 • 14 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 2009 • Signature Hearing & Balance TARA JOHNSTON, AUD 1856 FM 359 • Richmond 77406 866-714-7495 SIGNATUREHEARINGANDBALANCEPLLC.COM 24 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1999 • State Farm Agent 15510 Lexington Blvd • Sugar Land 77478 281-265-0711 Tracy Walker 31 Ace Tile / Eddie Allum YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1992 • Ceramic Tile, Granite Countertops, Wood Floors, Carpet, Painting, and Wood Decking • Missouri City 281-898-0154 10000 Mula Rd. Stafford ,TX 77477 281-498-0588 www.fmstex.com 23 Federal Maintenance YEARS • ESTABLISHED 2000 • 10 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 2013• 526 Brooks • Sugar Land 77478 281-201-8711 www.piercebuilthomes.com Pierce Built Homes
7 The Fort Bend Business Journal H December 2022 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL THE BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH OF SOME OF FORT BEND COUNTY’S LEADING BUSINESSES 33 YEARS 14015 Southwest Freeway, Bldg. 2 • Sugar Land, 77478 281-242-9070 www.sugarcreekanimalclinic.com Sugar Creek Animal Clinic • ESTABLISHED 1990 • • ESTABLISHED 1980 • 38 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1985 • RE/MAX Southwest 14905 Southwest FWY • Sugar Land 713-854-0923 Jeanne Gregory, Realtor® 39 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1984 • 1118 Highway 90-A • Richmond 77406 281-341-1761 www.integrated-pest.com Integrated Pest Management • ESTABLISHED 1980 • 40 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1983 • 1015 Frost St. • Rosenberg 77471 281-342-3086 www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Serving Fort Bend County 38 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1985 • 12705 S. Kirkwood Rd. Ste 209 • Stafford, TX 77477 281-491-9100 Website: Cysanders.com Sanders & Yan CPAs, PC 36 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1986• Sugar Land A/C Heating - Residential #TACL B18036E 832-731-5256 Taurus Mechanical Inc. 40 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1983 • 3740 Cartwright Road • Missouri City 77459 281-499-4555 www.edspharmacy.com Ed’s Pharmacy 4601 Avenue H (HWY 90) • Rosenberg, TX 281-342-7279 www.hunangardenrestaurant.com 39 Hunan Garden Restaurant YEARS SAME OWNER • SAME LOCATION • SINCE 1984 43 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1980 • SCHOFIELD COMPANY 281-217-5799 Schofield Company
8 December 2022 H The Fort Bend Business Journal BUSINESS HONOR ROLL THE BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH OF SOME OF FORT BEND COUNTY’S LEADING BUSINESSES • ESTABLISHED 1963 • 44 YEARS Hometown America Incorporated 800 Bonaventure Way Suite 150, Sugar Land 713-851-7523 www.JenniferWeaver.com Jennifer Weaver, Realtor® • ESTABLISHED 1979 • 46 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1977 • 333 Commerce Green Blvd. • Sugar Land 77478 281-933-4000 www.eereed.com E.E. Reed Construction, L.P. • ESTABLISHED 1980 • 44 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1979 • 2515 Cartwright Rd • Missouri City, 77459 281-499-8772 www.countryclubpettx.com Country Club Groom Inn 45 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1978 • 14100 Southwest Freeway Ste. 230 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-690-4200 www.fortbendstar.com The Fort Bend Star 47 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1976 • Riverbend Montessori School 4225 Elkins Road • Sugar Land 77479 281-980-4123 www.riverbendmontessori.com 3643 Glenn Lakes Ln. • Missouri City 77459 281-499-3921 www.robinsdancestudio.com 50 Robin’s Dance Studio YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1973 • • ESTABLISHED 1980 • 52 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1971 • Peter Haselow President Family Business 281-561-8400 www.AquariusHomeService.com Aquarius Home Service 44 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1979 • State Farm Agent Dwyatt.gentry.hck3@statefarm.com 3334 FM 1092, Suite 420 • Missouri City, 77459 281-499-2264 Dwyatt Gentry, CLU,CASL 47 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1976 • 3425 Highway 6, Suite 101 • Sugar Land , TX 77478 281-980-1050 www.sugarlandhealthcenter.com Sugar Land Health Center
9 The Fort Bend Business Journal H December 2022 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL THE BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH OF SOME OF FORT BEND COUNTY’S LEADING BUSINESSES 2434 S. Main St. • Stafford, TX. 77477 281-499-2424 StaffordChiropracticClinic.com 53 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1970 • Stafford Chiropractic Sports & Wellness 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th St. • Stafford 77477 281-499-1126 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com 66 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1957• Charlton’s Body Repair 10161 Grand Pkwy. South Aliana Office 281-856-5300 www.FCCU.org 69 YEARS First Community Credit Union • ESTABLISHED 1954 • 3400 Highway 6 South Sugar Land Office 281-856-5300 www.FCCU.org 69 YEARS First Community Credit Union • ESTABLISHED 1954 • 8900 Highway 6 (inside HEB) Sienna Office 281-856-5300 www.FCCU.org 69 YEARS First Community Credit Union • ESTABLISHED 1954 • 23120 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Cinco Ranch Office 281-856-5300 www.FCCU.org 69 YEARS First Community Credit Union • ESTABLISHED 1954 • • ESTABLISHED 1980 • 73 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1950 • 3230 Bamore Road • Rosenberg 77471 281-342-5637 host.trustab.org/coastalbutane Coastal Butane Service Co. 78 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1945• 3212 Avenue R • Rosenberg 77471 281-232-3515 www.mcnuttelectric.com McNutt Electric • ESTABLISHED 1980 • 158 YEARS • ESTABLISHED 1865 • Rosenberg • Needville 281-342-4671 www.garmanycarden.com Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors
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TWO HANDS CORN DOGS NOW OPEN IN SUGAR LAND
By Landan Kuhlmann
AKorean-style corn dog restaurant has opened its doors to one of its newest locations in Fort Bend County.
Earlier this month, Two Hands Corn Dogs opened its doors at The Shops at Williams Trace, 3540 State Highway 6 in Sugar Land.
According to an email from company representatives, it is the eighth location in Texas, and the restaurant’s second Houston-area location. The company has plans for a restaurant at 13550 University Blvd. for next year, which will be the ninth Texas location for
Two Hands. In total, the restaurant has dozens of locations in 19 states throughout the country.
Two Hands offers seven different types of Korean street-style corn dogs such as the Injeolmi Dog, which has bean powder and Two Hands’ sweet sauced caked on top of the traditional corn dog.
Two Hands is open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information, visit their website at twohandsus.com or give the restaurant a call at 281-302-6522.
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Texas Street Media providing COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES to communities
By Landan Kuhlmann
Maybe you’re a small business owner looking to get your name out to the community. Or maybe you’re looking for the best source of community news in your neighborhood.
Whether it is one of those or anything in between, Texas-based media company Texas Street Media LLC is providing comprehensive resources to communities throughout its full network of print and digital marketing solutions and local publications. Texas Street Media is a “full-service provider of small business solutions designed to promote and support the success of small businesses,” according to the company.
The company employs several subsidiaries under its umbrella to help small businesses enhance regional visibility and drive customer engagement. Ultimately, the company wants to facilitate clients’ financial growth by sharing relevant information, delivering expert guidance, and empowering sound decisionmaking in all areas of marketing and advertising.
CUSTOM MARKETING SOLUTIONS
Texas Street Media is part of the national Street Media network. Street Media describes itself as a “full-service powerhouse for all your print, digital and social media needs.” From content creation and influencer marketing to media placement, branded content production, digital marketing and print campaigns, Street Media does it all and more.
“If a small or large business wants total brand extension across the nation, we can make it happen,” said COO Frank Vasquez. “Our nationwide media footprint and digital advertising resources make us a one-stop solution for local businesses looking to meet today’s ever-changing marketing demands.”
Under the Texas Street Media umbrella CORE Digital Brands, is a newly launched digital marketing agency committed to driving results for business growth. Based on a client’s goals, CORE Digital Brands creates a marketing strategy and executes an effective digital campaign to help build the brand and drive new customer opportunities. The agency offers
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“...a one-stop solution for local businesses looking to meet today’s ever-changing marketing demands.”
- Frank Vasquez, C.O.O.
websites, SEO, social media services and paid advertising to keep businesses in front of all their potential customers. It also offers digital billboard advertising and video streaming services so small businesses can take advantage of highly targeted TV audiences.
Also working under the TSM core is Texas Printers, which works with businesses for all their printing needs. Texas Printers produces everything from a box of business cards to multipage catalogs, banners, direct mail services and more. The company also provides the flexibility of ordering quickly online and timely delivery in the Houston and Dallas markets.
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Another primary function of Texas Street Media is providing local news with community newspapers in Houston, Dallas, and Charlotte, North Carolina regions that reach nearly 575,000 households each week, and provide news to its readers via print editions, websites, social media, and newsletters.
The Fort Bend Star is the one you see in your driveway each week, serving one of the country’s most diverse and fastest-growing counties. The Star has had its pulse on the area since 1978 and specifically covers the Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, Rosenberg and other communities in the county. It is focused on the issues and events that are most important to the residents, from schools, sports, culture, supporting local businesses and local government.
The Leader is a weekly newspaper published in North Houston, Texas. It is delivered to homes in the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and surrounding areas. In addition to the most relevant headlines, the paper also shares news about local food, sports, and upcoming events. The company also publishes The Greensheet, which has weekly print editions distributed in the Greater Houston and Dallas/Fort
Worth areas. For more than 50 years, the company says The Greensheet’s print and online publication has run classified and business advertisements for local buyers, sellers, and companies.
In Charlotte, North Carolina, the CMG Weeklies are award-winning, strategically positioned newspapers that reach the area’s best demographics, the best neighborhoods, and the greatest communities in the Charlotte market. The combined audited circulation of 54,000 provides a unique and unmatched advertising opportunity in the market.
There are also publications in Los
Angeles, New York, Tampa, and Charlotte through the Street Media network. That network includes the well-known LA Weekly and Village Voice News.
“Our local publications have served Fort Bend and the Greater Houston area for more than six decades,” said Vasquez. “They are trusted sources for information and now we have created a digital environment where advertisers can benefit from reaching our engaged audience in new ways.”
Contact John Sazma at 281-6904200 or jsazma@fortbendstar.com with any questions or interests.
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K-5 schools can have full classes, and students who want to stay home can continue remote learning conducted by teachers who are at Used bikes help homeless save time, money Tom Williamson started Ride Again Bicycle Ministry after serving meal the Community Shelter of Union County and learning that many residents had no way to get to work. Many residents living temporarily at the Monroe shelter spend $100 more week piecemealing transportation options together to get through week of work. Sometimes they walk multiple miles each way. Williamson’s mission to get people moving started at men’s church retreat when speaker talked about being more important to spend time doing something rather than trying to be someone.and eight to the Waxhaw Police Department. Williamson asks anyone with an unused adult-sized bike to contact him on Facebook at @RideAgainBicycle or “I like to work on bikes and help people,” he said. get combine two passions.” Bridge building program Building, called “The Carolina’s Lastodist are hosting the event. Photo courtesy of Community Shelter of Union County America Stadium. Emily Barnes/Atrium Health Mecklenburg County Public are getting their COVID-19cine have identified Black. Mecklenburg County has developed COVID-19 vaccine equity plan that targets four areas: Education, awareness and trust building, which include outreach through community Low-barrier vaccine ap--er adults, including Black residents, get the vaccine after she experienced no problems. “Those who have some doubts about whether you should or should not, it's imperative for longevity, I'm begging you take the time to go,” Leake said. said getting vaccinated was having received the polio vaccine youth and knowing people for the next wave of vaccine takers. The county develop ing plan on distribution that effective, efficient and equi table for front-line essential workers once it's their turn, Harris said. One the biggest chal lenges for the county has been availability of the vaccine. County expanding vaccine outreachtures profiles of finalists fornity nominations. panel ofand community contribuAdams creates doggy Pup hub overcomes hurdles, 3A Galloping on The Charlotte City Council unanimously endorsed recommendations Feb. from citizens committee that recommended changing the identity streets named after white supremacists and Confederate leaders. “It doesn't mean we are erasing that history,” Councilman Larken Egleston said. “It doesn't mean we don't teach that history. It simply means we don't honor those folks and the wayeron Morrison, who the Charlotte Legacy Commission identified “a prominent leader the ‘Red Shirts,’ the paramilitary wing the state Democratic Party’s White Supremacy campaign that worked to suppress and terrorize black voters in North Carolina the late 1890s.” Morrison became governor and eventually bought up to 3,000 acres south Charlotte, according the commission's report. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library recently renamed Morrison branch the SouthPark Regional Library. community about the financial implications and other impacts of renaming streets to neighborhoods and businesses. City departments arethoughtful about that to make sure that does not negatively impact them. The commission's recommendations include criteria for naming streets and landmarks, but Councilman Tariq Bokhari, said he'd prefer leaders not name things after people. The SouthPark rep said it's impossible to look at today's issues through future lens. P.O. BOX 1104 Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 849-2261 justin@cmgweekly.com Inside: At least six homes sell for over $1 million Page 3A Brought to you by Charlotte Media Group Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Vol. 21 No. @southcltweekly thecharlotteweekly.com ABOUT US WHAT'S INSIDE: AreAnnuitiesBad.com CLEAR INCOME CLEAR INCOME Helping you Cross the Bridge Retirement retirement savings from market volatility? INCOME Risk or Guarantees, You Decide City refines strategy for proposed sales tax increase Charlotte leaders expect to receive an assessment from city staff at the end of the month as to wheththey should continue pursuing one-cent sales tax fund longrange mobility plans. The city banking on state leaders allowing Mecklenburg County to place referendum on the 2021 they support one-cent sales tax for transportation projects. state and federal dollars. “This is complex and complicated task that we have before us,” City Manager Marcus Jones told the will be thorough our analysis.” been trying gain consensus from Mecklenburg County and its six towns, but Jones admitted the cityson dating back more than 20 years. Chief Financial Officer Kelly Flannery told the council Feb. that 70% the revenue from the sales tax will go toward bus and transit with the remaining 30% going to roadway improvements well greenway, bike and pedestrian projects. Projects would have to be staggered over time. The city is considering focusing on bus system improvements outlined in the Charlotte Area Transit System's Envision My Ride initiative well commuter rail project extending from Charlotte to the northern The non-transit portion of the revenue could fund projects in other towns, which could help create more buy-in across the county. “The county and the six town carve-out are an important part of the discussion because they afford the ability for the tax not only address the city's needs but all residents,” Flannery said. Assistant City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba has shown polling data to two people named North Carolina's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit Community Awards for delivering more than 106,000 face shields to protect health care workers across 13 As COVID-19 began to spread into Mecklenburg County in March 2020, Chai began worry about her parents. Seungjean and Janie Chai are both doc“Our quarantine dinner conversations mainly revolved around our communal and nationwide shortage of PPE,” Chai One night her father showed her an article about engineers in Italy who were 3D printing parts for their respirators. Having taken some engineering classes at Charlotte Latin High School, she wondered sociation of Secondary School Principals, honors students in fifth through 12th grades for their contributions to communities through service. Top volunteer Teen wins scholarship for face shield initiative Satisfy your sweet tooth Microwavable high-protein, low sugar cups help curb cravings you’re craving double fudge brownie but you don’t want the sugar and carbs? Youther eat the double fudge brownie and feel guilty, or don’t and feel unsatisfied. 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Councilwoman Victoria Watlington asked her colleagues consider taking regional approach to developing new workforce initiative called Hire Charlotte as well as the city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan.fit in Charlotte,” she said. “So we're not thinking about that the end goal metropolitan area then think we're going to be in world of hurt.” Charlotte leaders tried to secure buy-in earlier this year from towns like Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville for sales tax increaseWeekly's Munch Madness: Road to the Final Fork. We unveiled the bracket March 12 with 64 of the most popular local restaurants on social media. Readers have been voting weekly, determining who should advance the next round. This coming week, Stacks Kitch-gion, Stacks Kitchen (No. defeated Royal Cafe & Creperie (No. 12), The Loyalist Market (No. 4), Jekyl & Hyde (No. 9) and Kristopher's (No. 7). In the Greater Matthews region, Texas Roadhouse (No. 6) defeated Steady Eddy's Pumphouse (No. 11), Mr. Toyko (No. 3), Azteca Restaurant (No. and Kabab-Je (No. 1). the Mint Hill region, The Hill Bar & Grill (No. 1) defeated El Valle (No. 16), Vintner's Hill (No. 8), Jake's Good Eats (No. 4) and Dunwellz (No. 7). The field is down to four restaurants Munch Madness Homebound residents are getting vaccinated Mecklenburg County Public Health has started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to homeThe first eight homebound people were vaccinated March 30 as part trial run. The health department has received over 500 requests homebound vaccinations and will be vaccinating those people partnership with Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services over the next several weeks. The number of homebound vaccinations will vary day-to-day. People currently homebound due an ongoingceive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Each requestCounty offers promising virus outlook coronarvirus vaccine being offered to the greater public on April 7, Mecklenburg County Public Health shared some promising statistics in terms of controlling the spread of COVID-19.-munity,” Washington said. Public health opening additional apby justin@cmgweekly.com Flip to Page 1B for More! Tyson Foods will offer free, onsite COVID-19 vaccinations this week thousands of frontline team members in Arkansas, Kansas and North Carolina, including its Monroe plant. The vaccines are being provided in conjunction with Matrix Medical and local health departments in each of the three states, where food processing workers are among the priority group now eligible “We’ve been working with Matrix Medical and health department officials to prepare for this moment and we’re ready,” said Tom Brower, senior vice president of health and safety for Tyson Foods. “We’re pleased to offer our team members convenient access the vaccine, and we appreciate state compensating workers for up four hours of regular pay they are vaccinated outside of their normal Since the spring of 2020, the company investits U.S. facilities with protective measures. Tyson Foods also expanded its health services staff, add$5.00 OFF Your purchase of $25 or more Inside: Weddington among top teams in football rankings Page 3A Brought to you by Charlotte Media Group Friday, March 12, 2021 Vol. 15 No. 10 @ucweekly thecharlotteweekly.com/ucweekly P.O. 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Memorial Hermann Sugar Land announces $231 million expansion
From Staff Reports
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital this week announced that is expanding its campus to meet the growing needs of the region, with Fort Bend County’s population expected to reach 1 million by 2027.
Through a recently announced $231 million investment, the expansion project will include a large build-out of one of the existing towers on campus, which will add new medical/surgical beds, new universal beds, and a new neonatal intensive care unit.
The project will also expand catheterization lab capacity as well as key outpatient areas, including emergency department rooms, operating rooms, endoscopy suites, CT and X-ray capabilities, key ancillary areas, and parking capacity.
“Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is situated in one of the fastest growing regions in Greater Houston, and as we work to meet the health needs of our community, it is clear that we must grow alongside them,” Malisha Patel, SVP and CEO of
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land and Southwest Hospitals, said in a press release. “Our ultimate goal is to ensure we can continue providing the highest-quality and most comprehensive care in the heart of Fort Bend County for all those who need us, for many years to come.”
In addition, another project scheduled to begin in early 2023 involves construction of a new five-story, 135,000 square-foot medical office building designed for a multi-tenant buildout. The expansion will also create an additional 150 jobs.
“Our system recognizes that we cannot realize our vision of creating healthier communities without investing in neighborhoods all across our region,” Patel said. “This is just one of the many ways that Memorial Hermann is able to best serve each and every one of our patients with ompassionate, personalized care.”
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A/C AND HEATING
TAURUS MECHANICAL,INC
Cell (832) 731-5256
www.houstonheatingandcooling.com
Taurus Mechanical, Inc. is a locally-owned business and has been serving customers in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Katy in the state of Texas for the last 36 years since 1986. We provide residential services. We provide Quality and Integrity in our service.
ADOPTIONS AND COUNSELING
RAINBOW OF LOVE 281 438-6588 www.rainbowoflove.org Rainbow of Love is a Social Services non-profit that specializes in Adoption, Counseling and Parenting Classes. The agency was founded in Fort Bend County in 2003 and continues to have a Fort Bend office in Missouri City. The Adoption program works with families and expectant parents from all over Texas and most states of the United States. The Counseling, Parenting Classes, Case Management and Charity programs focus on local Fort Bend and Harris County communities.
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The Fort Bend Business Journal is a monthly magazine that focuses on the business community of Fort Bend County. It is home delivered to 10,500 homes in Sugar Land and Missouri City , 500 copies to businesses in Fort Bend, and online for readers at no charge. The Business Journal features news stories about businesses, people, and events of importance to the local business community.
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!
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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.
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
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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!
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GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE
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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
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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.
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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 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
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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 1118 E. 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: 281-494-3227, 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.
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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
SCRAP DEALER/METAL RECYCLING
JULIUS METALS 281-499-6400 www.juliusmetals.com 3018 5th St., Stafford, TX 77477
Julius Metals has been FT. BEND COUNTY’S LARGEST SCRAP DEALER serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties for the past 31 years. As a proud and responsible member of the Fort Bend, Texas business community, we accept aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, vehicle radiators, air conditioning coils, lead and other scrap metal. We seek to protect the environment through our intake and processing of scrap metal product usually destined for landfills. Our friendly staff values you as a customer and provides the VIP treatment to make your experience with us a profitable and efficient one. If you’re not selling me your metal, we both lose money!
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!
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Cybercrime is booming. In 2021, the FBI reported that cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans — a figure slightly higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Switzerland for that year, according to research organization World Economics. How can you protect yourself from cyberthieves? Here are some suggestions that can help:
• Watch out for “phishing” attempts. You may receive emails that appear to be from a legitimate firm, requesting information your financial institution would never request online — confirmation of an account number, password, Social Security number, credit card number and so on. These notes can look official, often incorporating a firm’s logo, so pay close attention to what’s being asked of you.
• Think twice before clicking or downloading. If you are suspicious about a communication, don’t click on a link or download an attachment — instead, go to your financial firm’s website or use their app to verify they sent the information or request.
• Become adept with passwords. Use a different password for each of your accounts and change your passwords regularly. Of course, maintaining multiple passwords can be confusing, so you might want to consider using password management software, which generates passwords, stores them in an encrypted database and locks them behind a master password — which is the only one you’ll need to remember.
• Use your own devices. Try to avoid using public computers or devices that aren’t yours to access your financial accounts. If you do
use another computer, clear your browsing history after you log out of your account.
• Be cautious about using WiFi when traveling. When you’re on the road, you may want to use public hotspots, such as wireless networks in airports and hotels. But many people don’t realize that these hotspots reduce their security settings to make access easier, which, in turn, makes it easier for cyberthieves to intercept your information. In fact, some hackers even build their own public hotspots to draw in internet-seekers in an effort to commit theft. So, if at all possible, wait until you can access a trusted, encrypted network before engaging in any communications or activity involving your financial accounts. computer. should you provide remote access to your computer to a stranger who contacts you, possibly with an offer to help “disinfect” your computer.
an issue with malicious software, contact a legitimate technician for assistance.
• Know whom you’re calling for help. If you need assistance from, say, a customer service area of a financial institution, make sure you know the phone number is accurate and legitimate — possibly one from a billing or confirmation statement. Some people have been scammed by Googling “support” numbers that belonged to fraudsters who asked for sensitive information.
• Review all correspondence with your financial services provider. Keep a close eye on your account activity and statements. If you see mistakes or unauthorized activity in your account, contact your financial institution immediately. Advanced technology has brought many benefits, but also many more opportunities for financial crimes. By taking the above steps, and others that may be needed, you can go a long way toward defending yourself against persistent and clever cyberthieves.
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