February 2013

Officers

sue flanniganchairman

Berkeley eye centerMOna cHaVarria

chairman electa & a cleaning services

TOnY carBOnePast chairman

Harrington, carbone & allison, llPsean MurPHY

secretary/TreasurerHomeTown Bank of Pearland

TOM aMunDsenVice chairman – administrative Division

Hickory creek Business ParkPaTricK larKin

Vice chairman – commerce Development Division

The larkin law firm, PcKeVin fuller

Vice chairman – community Development DivisionMerrill lynch

DOnna riZZOVice chairman - Membership Development Division

HomeTown Bank of PearlandDirecTOrs

alPesH sHuKlacandlewood suites

DiOn Mcinnisuniversity of Houston-clear lake

Pearland campusJOHn lYle, ViiKelsey-seyboldMiKe OrlanDO

champion energy servicesQuenTin WilTZBredero shaw

raM aguilerastadia sports grillrOn BaVarianfreese & nichols

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C MMERCE

The monthly newsletter of the

Pearland Chamber of Commerce

The MissiOn of the Pearland Day committee is to:• Increase the general awareness among state legislators, legislative staff and agencies about Pearland as a large, fast-growth community in the Houston metropolitan area. • Establish two-way, positive working relationships with legislators, legislative staff and agency personnel.• Communicate needs and issues of particular interest affecting the Pearland community.• Educate and involve the local citizenry regarding the activities of the committee and legislative actions which affect the community.

Pearland Day in AustinFebruary 27 & February 28, 2013

JOIN THE DELEGATIONNext planning meeting:

Wednesday, February 20 at 9 a.m.

It’s not too late to join the delegation in Austin!

Pearland Day in Austin Attendee Profile• Top business leaders in Pearland• Chamber of Commerce key investors• Business owners• Corporate executive and representatives• Elected officials• Businesses doing business in Pearland

For more information, please call 281-485-3634.Thank you To our SponSorS...

plaTinum pear SponSor State Farm InsuranceGold pear SponSorS

Pearland Economic Development Corporation Denbury Resources Weisser Engineering & Surveying Binkley & Barfield

Silver pear SponSorSCDM Smith, Inc. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.

Dannenbaum Engineering ESPA CORP GC Engineering, Inc. Geotest Engineering, Inc. HDR Engineering

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLPGreen pear SponSorS

Amani Engineering, Inc. Brazoria Co Pct 3 Constable Buck Stevens Brazoria Co JP Pct 3 Gorden Starkenburg Capital Bank

City Councilman Greg Hill City Councilman Keith Ordeneaux Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ & Associates MWH Americas, Inc. LJA Engineering, Inc. Third Coast Terminals Waste Management Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc.

AgendaWednesday – february 27

9:00 a.m. Gather on Capitol Steps for

Photo Session10:00 a.m.

Recognition on House Floor11:00 a.m.

Recognition on the Senate Floor11:30 a.m.

Lunch – Omni Downtown1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Legislative/Agency Visits5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Reception – Omni Downtown

Thursday – february 286:30 a.m.

Breakfast – Omni Downtown9:00 a.m.

TX-Dot Commission Meeting1:30 p.m.

Capitol Dome Tour

Thursday, April 4th, 2013from 2 pm - 7 pm

Knights of Columbus Hall2320 Hatfield Rd, Pearland, 77581

Sponsorship OpportunitiesKingfish $2,000Big Kahuna $1,250Dolphin $825Blue Marlin $600Sand Dollar $380

Business Showcase & Taste of the TownOnly 15

booths remain...

Call today !

For more information, please call 281-485-3634

Wednesday, February 13at 1 pm

Denbury Resources19315 Hwy 35 North

Alvin, TX 77511

Learn more about Pearland by attending the

Take the opportunity to learn about the industries in Pearland.

No reservations necessary.

Mark your calendar for this “second ever” Young Professionals event...

Thursday, March 21, 20135 pm

Pitch Putt & Play2551 O’Day Road

Bring your co-workers, friends, colleagues or any Young Professionals to the Second Ever MiniGolf Tournament. The tournament will be played at a local mini putt course. Prizes, adult beverages, and dinner are all part of the fun.

The tournament will have availability for up to eighteen teams and the format will be combined score play. Lowest team score wins.

You might have played in a golf tournament before but this is completely different - unless you played last year.

Call Jim Johnson to reserve your team.Tournament

Second Ever!

Smaller Course Bigger Fun Course Sponsor

Club Sponsor - $600.00Corporate Signage at Dinner4 players in the Tournament

Cup Sponsor - $300.00Corporate Signage at Drinks2 players in the Tournament

Individual Player - $25.00

sTaTe Of THe ciTYPresenTeD BY

MaYOr TOM reiDThursday, february 21, 201311:30 a.m.first united Methodist church2314 north grand, Pearland, TX 77581

city of Pearland Mayor, Tom reid, will present the state of the city address at the february luncheon. The annual address is a “report card” of what the city has accomplished over the past ar and a “snapshot” of coming projects and events that are in various stages of discussion/design/development.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Only 11

Teams left

sunday, March 17, 20134 PM Headquarters Opens

Monday, March 18, 20138 AM Agency & Legislative Gift Distribution8:30 AM – 4 PM Agency & Legislative Visitation5:30 PM – 7 PM Reception

Tuesday, March 19, 2013BraZOria cOunTY DaY!7:30 AM Legislative Breakfast10 AM Recognition of Delegation in the House Recognition of Delegation in the Senate5 PM – 8 PM World’s Largest Shrimp Cocktail

Planning MeeTingfeBruarY 5, 2013 at 4 pm

PearlanD cHaMBer Of cOMMerce

for more information:brazoriacountyday.org or 979-848-0560

send correspondence and contributions: Brazoria county Day, P.O. Box 351

angleton, TX 77516Book your overnight rooms direct with the

Hyatt at 1-888-421-1442 (reference the Brazoria county Day Block)

reservations are due by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, february 20. cost is $25 for members with reservations. for members who come without reservations, we will have a waiting list at the door and provide seating as available at a cost of $30. Prospective member reservations cost $35. no shows will be billed unless cancellation is made 24 hours prior to the luncheon.

Sponsored by

2950 Cullen Pkwy #101, Pearland, 77584 281-997-7444

www.methodistpearlandortho.com

2950 Cullen Pkwy #101, Pearland, 77584 281-977-7445

www.methodisthealth.com

2350 County Road 94, 775842240 Pearland Parkway, 77581

1751 Kirby Dr, 77584713-436-4120, 281-997-8855 or 713-436-0404

15800 South Freeway, Pearland, 77584713-340-2184

www.samsclub.com

Where:Pearland chamber of commerce

The commerce center6117 Broadway st, Pearland, 77581

Register:for more information or for help registering, email sbdchbrc@uh.edu

or call us at 1-877-660-7826

When: february 13, 2013

11 am - 1 pm

SBDC CLASS SCHEDULE AT THE COMMERCE CENTER

is franchise Ownership right for You?There are many opportunities in franchising outside of the food industry, and there are options that can meet your budget for entry while maximizing your earnings. Discover how to choose a business that will not only fit you well, but give you control over your finances and plans for retirement. Learn why it is so important to make the right choice up front. • How to understand the difference between independent business

ownership and franchise ownership in terms systems.• How to quantify and maximize your financial returns. How to correctly

select and research franchise opportunities that will thrive.• How to recognize and avoid the pitfalls that can lead to failure in

franchise ownership.• How to consider the various financing options available.

lunch will be provided

Presenter:frannet

13831 Northwest Frwy, Ste 250, 77040281.653.5090

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Pearland ranks first among Texas retail cities in retail growth for Third consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, Pearland is ranked the fastest growing among Texas’ 50 largest retail markets, according the Texas Retail Survey, which ranks cities based on annual retail sales growth rate for the previous five years.

“Pearland has seen a tremendous amount of retail growth in recent years and these numbers are evident of this growth,” said Matt Buchanan, president of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. “We have

had outstanding developers construct multiple shopping centers that have been successful in making Pearland a regional shopping destination.” The study compared retail market growth rates for the 50 largest city retail markets in Texas, ranked by the average five-year percentage growth in retail sales from 2006 - 2011. During that five-year period, Pearland was the fastest growing retail market at 9.2 percent. Other local cities in the Top 50 include #10 - Houston (4.1%), #27 - Sugar Land (2.6%), #27 - Pasadena (2.3%), #35 - Conroe (1.3%) and #36 - Baytown (1.2%). Pearland’s strong retail centers including Pearland Town Center by CBL & Associates (937,000 SF), Silverlake Village (750,000 SF), the Crossing at 518 by Cencor (500,000 SF) and Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center by AmREIT (616,000 SF) have certainly contributed to the commu-nity’s strong retail growth. Recent developments, such as the Sam’s Club that opened last year in the Reserve at Shadow Creek Ranch and Burlington Coat Factory, demonstrate the continued strength of the retail market in Pearland. For additional information or to preview the 2012 Edition of the Texas Retail Survey, please visit TexasRetailSurvey.com.

Article and picture compliments of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation.

11130 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77584713-669-9900

www.nec24.com

SILVER INVESTORS Thank You for Renewing your Commitment to the Chamber

5740 Broadway, ste 114, 77581281-485-9193

2708 s Main st, 77581281-485-8088

Building Air ServiceS, inc.

10777 Westheimer, ste 400, 77042281-558-8700

6500 W. loop south, 77401713-567-8325

11200 Discovery Bay Drive, 77584713-436-3941

4801 W Orange st, 77581281-218-8700

6009 cottonwood, 77584281-692-1684

8511 s. sam Houston Pkwy e, 77075713-209-2800

4101 rice Dryer rd ste 2K, 77581281-412-0106

8590 W Tidwell, 77040832-256-5841

Cole's Antique VillAge & FleA MArket

1014 n Main, 77581 281-485-2277

13115 southwest frwy, 77478281-491-9000

children's doctors3030 cullen Pkwy #101, 77584

281-485-0029

2320 Holmes rd., ste a, 77051713-660-6905

17717 south freeway, 77578(713) 960-9800

More than 20 years Regions Bank 1977 First Church of Pearland 1981 Strawbridge Apartments 1983 St. Helen Catholic Church 1984 The Remington 1992More than 10 years

Master Air Inc. 1994Best Western Pearland Inn 1995Natural Rewards 1998Primrose School of Pearland 2001West Pearland Tire & Auto - Goodyear 2001Wal-Mart - SuperCenter #3510 2002Global Lighting Perspectives 2003VFW Post 7109 2003Wal-Mart - SuperCenter #3572 Silverlake 2003

More than 5 yearsHoliday Inn Express & Suites 2004Post Oak Publishing 2004Rollac Shutter of Texas, Inc. 2004Law Office of Kenneth R. Phillips, P.C. 2005Star Primary Care 2005Primrose School of Pearland Parkway 2006Weber's Air & Heat, LLC 2006Alexan Shadow Creek Ranch 2008HDR 2008

More than 1 yearCertaPro Painters of Pearland 2009Greg Hill, Attorney, PLLC 2009ChiroHealth Chiropractic Sports & Rehab 2010H & R Block 2010Hygeia Enviroclean Inc. 2010Imaging Studios 2010Pearland Aquatics 2010Primrose School of West Pearland 2010Gale Compounding Pharmacy 2011LeCure Family Practice, PA 2011Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 2011Rasberry's Pest Professionals 2011Sprint-Pkwy. 2011Storm Guardian Generators 2012

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Welcome New Members!SILVER INVESTORS

1850 Pearland Pkwy, 77581281-485-0600

2805 Business Center Dr, 77584 713-578-6100

1514 Broadway, 77581281-993-1111

12340 Palmsprings, 77034713-943-1035

Gulf States Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.

13931 south freeway (Hwy 288) 77047713-434-7373

2433 Max rd, 77581281-997-3500

FireFlies Play Center2533 roy road, 77581

281-412-2425

10555 Pearland Pkwy, ste D, 77089713-991-5522

209 Plantation, 77566888-297-9993

12101 shadow creek Pkwy, 77584713-340-0110

8201 Broadway, suite 141, 77584281-997-1414

Methodist DeBakey cardiology associates2950 cullen Pkwy, ste 111, 77584

713-441-9909

Moon family Dentistry2803 Business center Dr, ste 121, 77584

713-436-3444

5210 s. sam Houston Pkwy, 77048281-431-3400

11200 Broadway, 77584713-413-0500

2950 cullen Blvd, ste #110, 77584713-791-9100

2817 Miller Ranch Rd, Ste 333, 77584713-340-3103

2806 Miller ranch rd, 77584713-340-1705

Alexan Shadow Creek RanchBest Western Pearland Inn

ChiroHealth Chiropractic Sports & RehabFirst Church of Pearland

Global Lighting PerspectivesHDR

Hygeia Enviroclean Inc.Law Office of Kenneth R. Phillips, P.C.

LeCure Family Practice, PAMaster Air Inc.

Natural RewardsPearland Aquatics

Primrose School of Pearland ParkwayPrimrose School of West PearlandRaising Cane’s Chicken FingersRasberry’s Pest Professionals

St. Helen Catholic ChurchStorm Guardian Generators

Strawbridge ApartmentsWal-Mart - SuperCenter #3510

Wal-Mart - SuperCenter #3572 SilverlakeWeber’s Air & Heat, LLC

West Pearland Tire & Auto - Goodyear

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s - silVer inVesTOr6200 Broadway St, Ste 102, Pearland, 77581(281) 412-2648Restaurantswww.facebook.com/pearlandbeefsDavid’s fine Meats and grill10009 Broadway St, Ste 101, Pearland, 77584(713) 436-6328Grocers-Retailwww.davidsfinemeat.comKwik Kar Oil & lube2610 Broadway St, Pearland, 77581(281) 372-6417Auto Repair & Service www.kwikkarpearland.comMealer Homes, inc. - silVer inVesTOr2524 Westminister St, Pearland, 77581 (281) 741-9759Home Builders-Customwww.mealerhomes.comPearland eye care8498 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 1300, Houston, 77075(713) 991-4100Optometristwww.pearlandeyecare.comshadow creek Oral & facial surgery center 11233 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Ste 121, Pearland, 77581(713) 436-0148Oral and Facial Surgeonwww.shadowcreekoms.com

SILVER INVESTORS

16940 Highway 3, 77598 (832) 632-CARE (2273)

1122 N Main, 77581281-485-8321

1904 Mykawa Rd, 77581281-485-5377

11713 Shadow Creek Pkwy, 77584713-793-4600

11200 Broadway #947, 77584713-436-3300

6034 Broadway, 77581281-485-9840

10116 Broadway, 77584713-436-8110

Pearland, 77584 832-472-2816

19422-B Morris Rd, 77578281-489-9007

Russell & Smith Automotive Group2900 S. Loop West, 77054, 713-663-4111

rasberry’s Pest control2418 s. Main, 77581 281-485-7600

10420 Broadway #108, 77584281-992-5888

The Reserve at Tranquility Lake

12850 Oak Rd, 77584281-485-5777

120 N Munger. 77506713-477-4471

18100 Gulf Freeway, 77546281-283-7023

17045 el camino real ste 103, 77058281-480-3600

Pearland

ParentAll Eyes on Broadway

Thanks toKnights of Columbus Hall

Catering byCafe Taraiz

Valet ParkingRon Carter Clear Lake Cadillac Hyundai

Thank You ...51st Annual Meeting & Banquet

Berkeley Eye CenterBrazoria Co Constable, Precinct 3 –

Buck StevensBrazoria Co Justice of the Peace –

Gordon StarkenburgEternal Martial Arts

Gary MooreHickory Creek Business Park

Big Star FordUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus

ARCADIS U.S., Inc.Brazoria Drainage District #4

Production and Event Services

Imaging StudiosMSR Houston

San Jacinto CollegeTexas Dow Employees Credit Union

Whispering Winds ApartmentsWindsong Village Convalescent &

Rehabilitation Center

Silver Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Binkley & Barfield, Inc.Bredero Shaw

CenterPoint EnergyFreese and Nichols, Inc.

Frost Bank-PearlandGartner Coatings, Inc.GC Engineering, Inc.

Harrington, Carbone & Allison, LLPHomeTown Bank of Pearland

Killum Pest Control, Inc.

Pearland Economic Development Corp.Pearland State Bank

Ron Carter Clear Lake Cadillac HyundaiRyan Cade Candidate for

County Commissioner Pct 2Strickland Chevrolet

The Professional Woman in Business Club of Pearland & Friendswood

Coppinger Family YMCA

Rodeo Art Displayed at Commerce CenterThe Pearland Chamber of Commerce has been displaying the works of local artists since 2009. The Commerce Center Art Display, started by President & CEO, Carol Artz-Bucek, was a vision to preserve and promote local art in Pearland.This January through the end of March, the Pearland Chamber of Commerce will display the 2013 Rodeo Art of the students from Pearland Independent School District.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program currently hosts competitions in approximately 100 public independent school districts and 60 private schools within 120 miles of the city of Houston. Each year, about 300,000 students, grades Pre-K through 12th, participate in this program, which showcases the culture, history and heritage of the West. These talented individuals express their vision of western life and rodeo through their paintings, drawings, and paper mache sculptures. They are judged on their creativity, quality, and technique. New art is displayed quarterly and available for viewing to the public. The art will be available for display Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Thanks to everyone that attended our annual banquet and meeting. It was a huge success due to our sponsors and volunteer leadership. I think everyone in attendance had a wonderful evening. If you didn’t have a chance to come this year start planning now to come next year, because we would really love to see you. Carol Artz-Bucek

RIBBON CUTTINGSEspinal Architects, LLC11200 Broadway St, Ste 2743Pearland, TX 77584-9787 (832) 895-6695www.espinalarchitects.comArchitectsMaking their clients’ dreams come true is the mission of Espinal Architects, LLC, who specialize in residential and commercial architectural design in the greater Houston, Texas area. From remodels and additions to a full custom residence, their goal is to exceed their client’s expectations. Alvaro Espinal, who started the company in 2008, strives to establish the style, look, and feel you want, and accurately convey them into a practical, efficient, and beautiful space. Espinal has created some outstanding homes in Pearland and Brookside Village and designed the build-out for Southern Buttacup Cupcake Boutique and Confectionery located on Shadow Creek Parkway.

First Class Postal, Shipping and

Printing5205 Broadway St

Pearland, TX 77581-3942 (281) 412-2463

www.fcpostal.comPacking, Shipping, Fax & Copying

First Class Postal, Shipping & Printing has been serving Pearland since 2012--providing a full menu of products and services for almost everything related to packing, shipping, mailing and business services. There may be others who try to do what they do, but no one can deliver the Superstar Customer Care you get at First Class Postal, Shipping & Printing. Their staff prides itself on our expertise and understanding of the package transportation network—they know all the rules and tricks that allow them to guide their customers on the best way to pack and ship important documents and special items. Whether you need it there ASAP, or the most economical way possible, they can deliver!

Gateway Mortgage Group2809 Miller Ranch Rd #429Pearland, TX 77584-9726 (281) 497-7005www.gwloan.comMortgage CompaniesThe mission of “The Reliance Team” at Gateway Mortgage Group is to serve their customers with honesty, integrity and competence. Their goal is to provide home loans to their clients while providing them with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible. Furthermore, they pledge to help borrowers overcome roadblocks that can arise while securing a home loan. Please feel free to contact them by email or phone with any questions regarding any of their available home loan programs or programs in your area. They are happy to help. Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC is one of the largest privately held mortgage companies in the Midwest and is a multi-state lender with a wide variety of accommodating loan programs. With more than 10 years of continued growth, Gateway is positioned to provide that unique alternative to the big banks with competitive rates. “The reliance team”, Toby, Stephanie, Shanna, and Alicia are committed to excellence as they handle the loan process from origination through servicing.

HomeTown Bank of Pearland2651 Pearland Pkwy Pearland, TX 77581

(281) 412-8000www.BankofGalveston.com

BankHomeTown Bank, N.A. recently celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting last month revealing their new building on Pearland Parkway just northeast of Broadway Street. HomeTown bank received their national banking charter and began operations in Galveston in 1966 under the name Bank of Galveston. The bank changed its name to HomeTown Bank in 1999 to reflect its expansion to serve cities outside of Galveston. Throughout their 46 year history, HomeTown Bank has remained committed to the communities it serves”, said Jimmy Rasmussen-President & CEO. The Bank offers a broad range of banking services, including personal and business checking accounts and various types of interest-bearing deposit accounts, including interest-bearing checking, money market, savings, IRA, and time certificates of deposits and various types of loans such as consumer installment (including automobile), commercial (including real estate construction), residential real estate, second mortgages, home improvement, home equity, and letters of credit. They also offer mobile banking servic

McDonald’s of Silverlake8303 Broadway StPearland, TX 77581 (281) 412-6533www.McD.comRestaurantMcDonald’s of Silverlake celebrated their re-grand opening last month with a newly remodeled and redesigned restaurant. The McDonald’s team is excited to reveal the new building. Owned by the McDonald’s cooperation, the McDonald’s of Silverlake has been serving Pearland for approximately ten years. The Company was named after two brothers from San Bernardino, California – Dick and Mac McDonald – who joined with Ray Croc to form the McDonald’s Corporation. Croc opened his first restaurant in 1955 in Des Plaines, IL. The first McDonald’s drive-thru was created in 1975 near an Arizona military base—to serve soldiers who weren’t permitted to get out of their cars while wearing fatigues. McDonald’s strives continually to improve. They are a learning organization that aims to anticipate and respond to changing customer, employee and system needs through constant evolution and innovation.

Neighbors Emergency Center 11130 Broadway St

Pearland, TX 77584-8417 (713) 669-9900www.nec24.com

Emergency MedicineThe brand new Pearland Neighbors Emergency Center will be located at 11130 Broadway, Pearland, TX 77584, and will be their flagship location and corporate offices. Conveniently situated within the Pearland Town Center, Neighbors Emergency Center will be ideally positioned to extend their top quality emergency care to a community they believe is currently underserved for top notch medical care. Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour, high-level emergency care by a team of board certified physicians without the long wait time. Neighbors Emergency Center is equipped to handle any adult or pediatric medical situation. Neighbors Emergency Center provides quality, compassionate, and prompt medical care. Patient satisfac-tion is the primary goal, and it is Neighbors Emergency Center’s philosophy that the best medical care begins with patient-centered efforts. Individuals and families leave their facilities knowing that they can count on Neighbors Emergency Center when it matters the most.

Pearland Modern Dentistry & Orthodontics / My Kids Dentist2811 Business Center Dr, Ste 101Pearland, TX 77584 (713) 340-1418www.pearlandmoderndentistry.comDentistsThe friendly and knowledgeable staff at Pearland Modern Dentistry & Orthodontics/My Kids is committed to understanding and meeting your needs as a patient. They are committed to providing modern dentistry that gives our patients more choices including digital x-rays, digital record keeping, intra-oral photos, CEREC® CAD/CAM restorations and more. This allows them to be more efficient and accurate with your dental care and provide Modern Dentistry That’s Affordable™. Their modern dentistry approach also offers comprehensive dental services from teeth whitening to dental crowns, allowing us to serve all of your dental needs from our Pearland office. Their state-of-the-art equipment makes them one of the most technologically advanced dental practices in the area. Their intra-oral cameras allow them to view your teeth on a flat-screen monitor directly in front of you, and their digital X-rays emit 90% less radiation than standard X-rays.

The Cleaning Authority4181 Magnolia St, Ste 1

Pearland, TX 77584 (281) 412-4966

www.pearland.thecleaningauthority.comCleaning - Residential

The Cleaning Authority is a dedicated leader in the green house cleaning industry with a firm commit-ment to protecting your home and the environment. The company has been providing high quality residential cleaning services for more 30 years and has built a reputation for providing reliable maid services at competitive prices. The Pearland location was started in 2012 by owner Amy Statler, and she is committed to her business and providing excellent service. The Cleaning Authority uses Green Seal Certified® house cleaning products for environmentally responsible cleaning that is better for the environment and safe for your health. They also use HEPA vacuums and microfiber dusting cloths, which are preferred by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the American Lung Association for green home cleaning. Their exclusive Detail-Clean Rotation System gives you peace of mind as they give your home a deep, detailed professional house cleaning all year long. At The Cleaning Authority, their goal is to provide top quality residential house cleaning at the best possible price.

RIBBON CUTTINGS, CONTINUED

Immediate Medical Care, P.A.

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School/Sports Physicals

X-Ray

Medical Memberships

Occupational Medicine

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Can’t get in to see your Doctor? No Problem! We are Open 7 Days a Week from 9 AM—9 PM

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Pearland, TX 77581 Phone: (281) 412-0508

$10 OFF Your Next Visit— Not Including Injections

FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE!

March 4, 2013 - Golfcrest Golf Course - 12:00pm Shotgun StartFor more information, please call 281.997.0200 or

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I am pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2013, The Legacy Group has become a part of David L. Smith Realty, allowing me to begin the next chapter of the company’s life and continuing the tenets upon which David L. Smith Realty was founded in 1960 by my parents, David and Frankie Smith.

Having served the Pearland area since its inception, David L. Smith Realty has been committed to providing the best possible real estate practices as prescribed by the Canon of Ethics of the Texas Real Estate Commission. Those ethics will never be compromised and the addition of The Legacy Group will allow us to serve our clients in a more efficient manner.

I am excited to begin a new journey and look forward to working with the people in the greater Pearland area.

Sincerely,Susan S. LenamonBroker/Owner

4418 Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581-4018281-485-0244 (NEW PHONE NUMBER)

www.dsmithrealty.com

Susan S. Lenamon, Broker/OwnerBillie Jo Moffett, Agent

Tom Long, Agent

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Did you know? Diet sodas are just as bad as

regular soda. Do yourself a favor

and skip them all together, and

replace them with water.

Torch major calories by doing

interval training! Mix up high- and

low-intensity exercises over 30-45

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Fat doesn’t make you fat, sugar

makes you fat! Watch your intake

of sugar and you will lose weight.

Snacking isn’t bad for you.

Snacking on junk food is what

gives snacking a bad name. Try

fruit or vegetables with a protein

like apples & 1 oz of peanut butter.

Having a hard time figuring out serving sizes? If you use restaurant portions as your guide, you’ll be out in left field when trying to determine what the new dietary guidelines mean when recommending 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables, 6-8 serv-ings of grains, and 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy.

Use these springtime symbols to help make sure you are enjoying nutritious foods for good health and weight control. Each item is equal to 1 serving.

2 tsp peanut butter = 1 peep

¼ cup dried fruit = 1 golf ball

½ cup cooked rice, pasta or cereal = 1 tennis ball

1 ½ ounces natural or 2 oz. processed cheese = 2 small chocolate eggs

1 medium piece of fruit = 1 baseball

1 cup milk or yogurt = 1 baseball

½ cup cooked or raw cut up fruits or vegetables = 2 peeps

1 cup leafy vegetables = 2 tennis balls

1 small muffin = 2 peeps

1 ounce lean meat or fish = 1 egg

½ ounce nuts or seeds = 4 jelly beans

1 cup ready to eat cereal = 1 baseball

1 cup grapes, cherries, or berries = 1 baseball

Ways to Become a Healthier You!

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Silverlake Elementary 2550 County Road 90 (Silverlake)

Pearland TX, 77584

Online Registration @ www.africacancercareinc.org Onsite Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

Individuals $25.00; Group/Corporation (10 Participants) $200.00 Register and Receive Your Free T-Shirt

Walk-A-Thon begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Reserve Your Spot for Cancer Walk Today!

2nd Annual

5K Walkathon February 23, 2013

Walk 4 Loved Ones-Walk/Run 4 a Cause

Proceeds to Benefit:

Local Screening Events & those with Cancer; Medical Missions to Promote

Awareness, Cancer Screenings, Treatments, Surgeries, Education

and Capacity Building

Register or Donate at Our Website: www.africacancercareinc.org Or Please contact us for more information at (713) 995-8000

Sponsor * Support * Participate * Register * Donate * Volunteer

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Golf Committee Mickey Owens 713-553-4939

Donnie Strouhal 281-489-1121 Stacy Adams 281-798-1846

Partners For Pearland 15th Annual

Charity Golf Tournament

Underwriter:

O'Day Drilling Co., Inc.

PARTNER $500 4 Golfers, Hole Sponsor

(2 signs—placed on separate tee boxes)

PATRON $250 2 Golfers, Hole Sponsor

(1 sign placed on a tee box)

FRIEND $175 1 Golfer, Hole Sponsor

(1 sign placed on a tee box)

INDIVIDUAL GOLFER $100

HOLE SPONSORSHIP $100

Come enjoy a day of golf with lunch, dinner, live auction and entertainment following tournament

Each Golfer will receive FREE BEVERAGES Each Golfer eligible to win 1 of 3 door prizes valued at over $1,000 FREE BEVERAGES during auction Non-golfers are invited to attend the auction and may purchase dinner for only $10.00

Florida Scramble Championship & Fellowship Flight

2-Longest Drive 2—Closest To The Pin Contests

HOLE-IN-ONE wins a vehicle donated

Friday, April 5, 2013 12:00 Noon Shotgun Start

Partners for Pearland Helping people in the Pearland area…

One person at a time

Auction Committee Kelly Perusse 281-648-6597

Brian Armbruster 713-923-2626 Liz Bradley 281-484-2990

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The calendar is subject to change. Please check www.PearlandTexasChamber.us events calendar for the latest events or your weekly COMMERCEgram

Tuesday, february 5 at 4 pmBrazoria County Day MeetingThe commerce center - 6117 Broadway, 77581Thursday, february 7 at 10 amRibbon Cutting - KBMJ Bookkeeping and ConsultingThe commerce center - 6117 Broadway, 77581 Thursday, february 7 at 10:45 amRibbon Cutting - Pearland Auto Supply5619 Broadway St, 77581 Thursday, february 7 at 11:30 amRibbon Cutting - Beef ‘O’ Brady and Ryan Cade for County Commissioner6200 Broadway St, Ste 102, 77581Wednesday, february 13 at 11 amSBDC - Is a Franchise Right for You?The commerce center - 6117 Broadway, 77581Wednesday, february 13 at 1 pmBizConnect Tour - Denbury Resources19315 Hwy 35 North, Alvin, 77511

Thursday, february 14 at 10:45 amRibbon Cutting - Pearland Barkway1853 Pearland Pkwy, Ste 105, 77581Thursday, february 14 at 11:30 amRibbon Cutting - American Cancer SocietyThe commerce center - 6117 Broadway, 77581 Wednesday, february 20 at 9 amPearland Day in Austin MeetingThe commerce center - 6117 Broadway, 77581Thursday, february 21 at 9:30 amCommerce Development Team MeetingThe commerce center - 6117 Broadway, 77581Thursday, february 21 at 11:30 amMonthly Membership Luncheon - State of the Cityfirst united Methodist church - 2314 N Grand, 77581Thursday, february 21 from 5-7 pmBusiness After Hours- QWASHAE Boutique11200 Broadway St, Ste 635, 77584

Wednesday & Thursday, february 27-28Pearland Day in AustinAustin, TexasThursday, february 28 at 10:45 amRibbon Cutting - Precious Peas Modern Learning7902 Broadway St, 77581Thursday, february 28 at 11:30 amRibbon Cutting - Papa Murphy’s Pizza9811 Broadway St, 77584