January 2020 Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter | January Edition Growing the Greater Angleton Area Since 1957 JANUARY CHAMBER UPDATES AWARDS LUNCHEON : AMBASSADOR INFO. ’ NEW MEMBERS : —: RIBBON CUTTINGS “” GROWING THE COMMUNITY 1950 COUNTY ROAD 220, ANGLETON EVENTS & HAPPENINGS *AWARDS & PRESENTERS LISTED ON PAGE 5 INVESTORS OF THE MONTH MARK YOUR CALENDAR U.S. Postage 222 North Velasco PAID ANGLETON, TEXAS 77515 Permit No. 2 979.849.6443 Angleton, Texas Address Service Requested

ANGELA DEES Angleton Chamber Incoming Board Chairman EXECUTIVE Why have I chosen to be a member of The Chamber? I believe at the center of every ANGELA DEES business community is a chamber that enhances CHAIR economic growth by encouraging education, MARK HOLIAN connectivity, and strengthening the heartbeat PAST CHAIR of its businesses. JEFF BILYEU I have been a member of the chamber for CHAIR ELECT many years. When I started a window covering business in my 20’s I joined the chamber to help ANNE ALLSTOTT promote my business and network with other small business owners. Through Leadership Angleton, I learned even more about the strong TREASURER heartbeat of the Angleton community. BELINDA GAINES When I worked for local banks in the area for nearly 10 years, I joined the chamber for the VICE CHAIR same reasons. Now that I co-own and manage the operations of Rocking 6 Construction, a residential/commercial construction company, I still believe in the mission of the chamber SHANE JENNINGS and what it does for businesses in the Greater Angleton community. VICE CHAIR I believe that as with any organization you will get out of the chamber what you put into it. GINA LANGLINAIS The Chamber offers numerous opportunities to meet, lead, learn and grow. I am so VICE CHAIR proud of the growth our community is experiencing and proud that we have such a strong chamber to lead the businesses in this area. Look around you at the local businesses that BETH JOURNEAY make this place great….support them and encourage them! SECRETARY PRESIDENT & CEO “Ambassadors are the movers and MICHELE ALLISON shakers of the community. Our most BOARD valuable resource, the Ambassadors act as the public Angleton Chamber Membership Director extension of the Chamber. Purely a volunteer club, ○ AMY CONDON they are our members greatest resource as well. ○ PATTY CYRAN Active with ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and all ○ ANTHONY MASON events, they are the people in the know and the ○ CHRISTI MCCRACKEN insiders of everything going on in ○ BETH REIMSCHISSEL Angleton. Their wealth of knowledge ○ TRAVIS SMITH and know-how are a benefit to ○ MARK SOILEAU everyone in the Angleton area.” ○ DR. RON SLATE ○ HSTEOAKTHESER OGBURN - Meetings are typically held on the first ○ MICHAEL WASHBURN Thursday of the month at noon at the Angleton Chamber. STAFF CONTACT MICHELE MICHELE ALLISON 979.849.6443 ALLYSON SMITH NINA SMITH [email protected] 222 N VELASCO, ANGLETON (979) 849-6443 [email protected]

MICHAEL WASHBURN UTMB Angleton Danbury Campus Angleton Chamber Board of Directors Member “The Chamber has been a great asset to this community. They are continuously going above and beyond for its members. Whether it’s a ribbon cutting, surprise patrol or at one of the many community events that we are a part of. The Chamber is always there to help members succeed, if you want a successful business, it starts at The Chamber. If you are a member of The Chamber, you will have access to so much support from the employees, board and community.”

BIZZY BUZZ—YOUR PARTY STORE 728 HENDERSON ROAD, ANGLETON “We think the best way to spread the word about your business is by making connections. Whether you're new NINA SMITH to the Angleton community or a veteran company that has been around for decades, your reputation grows as Angleton Chamber Director of Marketing & Events you engage in other influential entities within your community. That's why so many businesses choose to join a chamber of commerce. We are a resourceful organization made to help local businesses thrive. From building your brand's presence to increasing sales, learn how you can use your membership to foster your company's growth. We love working with our members and appreciate the support we get from each of them daily. Remember, we’re here for YOU and we only grow if YOU grow!” *Contact us today to see how you can grow your membership—[email protected].

AWARDS LUNCHEON DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 9th 11:30am—1:00pm ’ LOCATION: The Springs—Magnolia Manor 1950 CR 220, Angleton TICKETS: $25 at door | $30 to invoice | $300 table sponsor AWARDS: CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR PIONEER AWARD VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR PRESIDENT’S AWARD DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 16th 6pm-10pm LOCATION: The Oaks at Oak Plantation 19706 FM 521 Road, Rosharon, THEME: Havana Nights—Cuban inspired attire encouraged Join The Chamber for their 62nd Annual Heritage Gala and enjoy a Cuban inspired night of dining, dancing, bidding, and celebrating another great year for the community. Tickets and Sponsorships are now available at The Chamber. DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 22nd 11:30am-12pm LOCATION: Central Brazoria County Business Park 4001 Technology Drive, Angleton TICKETS: $20 online or at the door—lunch provided TOPIC: Social Media Marketing presented by the Market Design Team From beginners to experts, learn the in’s & out’s and do’s & don’ts of social media marketing for small businesses. All social media knowledge levels wel- come. *See more details on attached flyer.

 A + M Wetland Consulting Services LLC  Gilbert, Justin R.—Judge, 412th District Court  Accent on Travel  Green House Learning Center  Advantage Storage  Holder, Marc—Judge, County Court at Law #2  Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps  Hudman, Joyce—Brazoria County Clerk  Angleton Cardiology Clinic  Integrity Mortgage Group  Angleton Feed and Supply Co, LLC  James W. Bradford, Jr. - Attorney at Law  Angleton Visiting Nurses  Junior Achievement of Brazoria County, Inc.  BACH Rehabilitation Center  Killum Pest Control, Inc.  BASF Corporation  Lake Hardware & Lumber  SI Group, Inc.  Bass & Tigner, P.C  Lamplight Park  Soileau’s Parts & Services Co.  BCOS Office Technologies  Life Foursquare Church  SPCA of Brazoria County  Blaha Air & Heat Service, Inc.  Moody & Son Service Company  Spences Medical Center Pharmacy  Bobbye Peltier  Neal Insurance Agency  State Farm Insurance - David S. Hall, CLU, CHFC  BLirvaiznogria Co Center for Independent  Neldal Insurance  Taylor, Larry - Texas State Senator  Brazoria County Fair Association  BArdamzoinriiastCraotuionnty Library System  Northside Manor Apartments  Texas Eye Institute  Brookeside Equipment Sales, Inc.  Buc-ee’s, Inc.  Northside Senior Citizen Complex  Texas Gulf Bank  Church of Christ  Clark Rotating Equipment Services, LLC  Northway Baptist Church  The Bulletin  Coastal Optical  County Lane Apartments  Paula Mutina Properties  The Center for the Arts & Sciences  Country Village Assisted Living  Cypress Woods Care Center  CPaoymnme,iDssoionnaeldr,'P'Dcut.d1 e'' - Brazoria County  The Oak Financial Group  Doyle & Wachstetter, Inc.  Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP  Thomas, Patrick DDS  D-Square Foundation Repair  Times Printers & Stationers  Express Self Storage  Port Freeport  TNMP- Texas-New Mexico Power Co.  R. B. Stewart Petroleum Products, Inc.  United Way of Brazoria County  Rangen, Inc.  Vasut, John D. - Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, Pl.1  Ransom-Pyle Agency  Velasco Road Pawn & Jewelry  Saint John Luthern Church  Veterinary Medical Center of the Gulf Coast, PC  Scott M. Brown & Associates  William K. and Sara McDaniel  Sebesta, Matt—Brazoria County Judge  First State Bank  Clark Rotating Equipment Services, LLC  Country Village Assisted Living  Green House Learning Center  Coastal Optical  Bass & Tigner, P.C.  James W. Bradford, Jr. - Attorney at Law  Spences Medical Center Pharmacy  Texas Eye Institute  Life Foursquare Church  Northside Manor Apartments  Holder, Marc - Judge, County Court at Law #2  TNMP- Texas-New Mexico Power Co.  Lamplight Park  First State Bank  Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps  BASF Corporation  The Oak Financial Group  Buc-ee's, Inc.  Bobbye Peltier  D-Square Foundation Repair  Lake Hardware & Lumber  The Bulletin  Payne, Donald ''Dude'' - Brazoria County Commissioner, Pct.1  Cypress Woods Care Center  Doyle & Wachtstetter, Inc.  Brazoria Co Center for Independent Living  R. B. Stewart Petroleum Products, Inc.  Northside Senior Citizen Complex  Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP  SPCA of Brazoria County  Velasco Road Pawn & Jewelry  Taylor, Larry - Texas State Senator  Saint John Lutheran Church  Rangen, Inc. Join the investors above and help BURN THE MORTGAGE by contributing to the [voluntary] donation that can be found on your next re-investing invoice!

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 HAPPY NEW YEAR! AMBASSADOR OFFICE CLOSED MEETING 12PM 6 9 1ST GUN RAFFLE 10TH ANNUAL DRAWING AWARDS OF 2020 LUNCHEON 21 11:30AM BOARD 16 MEETING 62ND ANNUAL HERITAGE 4PM GALA 6PM 22 LUNCH & LEARN 11:30AM 30 ENTERPRISE MIXER 5:30PM

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