Spring Klein Chamber is “Not” going anwhere

Kick Off Luncheon Receives Enthusiastic Turnout

Nearly 80 business leaders gathered at the inaugural luncheon of the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce, held at the Sizzler Restaurant on FM2920 in Spring on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Keynote Speaker Constable Ron Hickman of Harris County Precinct 4 shared information about the incredible growth that the Spring and Klein area is experiencing and the need for businesses to remember to take precautions to prevent crime.  He also recommended steps to be proactive in keeping our area businesses more secure.  Hickman expressed that since taking office in 2001, he has seen this area grow most rapidly in recent years.  Guests showed concern at the amount of traffic and the potential for undesirable businesses along FM 2920. Hickman encouraged attendees of the luncheon to take an active role in the community to preserve our quality of life.   He said, “It’s a normal cycle for pride of ownership to lower expectations as a community ages.  That doesn’t have to happen if all of you do what you are doing today… getting involved.”

Bill Rogers, a ’serial entrepreneur’ and founder of the Yes You Can Do It Club, spoke to the audience about the importance of networking with others in the community to help ensure the success of each business.  He encouraged business owners to step out of their comfort zones, even utilizing social networks such as MySpace.

Toni Richard, co-founder of the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce and Publisher of The Tomball-Spring Times, let the audience know that her vision for the community is to create more opportunities for local businesses to connect and support each other.  She pointed to Dr. Paul Proske of Vision Eye Care saying, “My children go to Dr. Proske’s clinic not only because he’s a wonderful man and a thorough physician but also because I want to support a business right here in the Spring area.  I encourage you all to do the same.”  The audience responded with laughter and applause.

Richard informed the audience that she is not ‘out to take something from anyone else’ but repeatedly spoke of her passion for the area and that she wants this to be a place that her children will want to invest in as adults. “I want them to graduate from Klein Oak go to college and then create businesses right here in the Spring community.”

The organization plans to create more business networking opportunities, Spring area events to promote the community, and act as an advocate on issues such as traffic, area beautification and mass transportation.  “I can’t do this alone but we can all do it together,” said Richard.

“Our next step is to follow all the legal steps to get this Chamber established in the community,” she stated.  The attendees responded affirmatively to supporting the Chamber through membership and committee sign ups. Richard wrapped things up by saying, “we are not going anywhere”.

To be a part of this grassroot effort to improve and promote Spring and the surrounding Klein area, contact the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce at 281-257-4431.

Bandit Signs

Businesses need to advertise in some form.  It is the cost of doing business in order to attract clients or customers.  However, many businesses think that if they just find a post and a piece of cardboard that they are saving money on advertising, but the resulting fines from this illegal practice isn’t worth the ’supposed’ savings.  Not to mention the eye sore that these makeshift marquees become when they are on telephone or electric poles or on the side of our streets and roads.  

At the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce luncheon held on May 6th, Constable Ron Hickman of Harris County Precinct 4 made it very clear that this practice is illegal and his officers are removing these signs from the roads and then processing the paperwork to penalize the violating ’bandits.’

The Constable’s website has more information.  http://www.cd4.hctx.net/pdf/bandit_sign_1.pdf

Do our community a favor and please keep our Spring and Klein roads and streets beautiful.  Advertise in our local magazines and newspapers, post flyers at community centers and libraries, but don’t use bandit signs.

PHOTOS of the Luncheon

Coming soon!

Kick Off Luncheon Receives Enthusiastic Turnout

 

SPRING - May 7, 2008 - Nearly 80 business leaders gathered at the inaugural luncheon of the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce, held at the Sizzler Restaurant on FM2920 in Spring on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. 

Keynote Speaker Constable Ron Hickman of Harris County Precinct 4 shared about the incredible growth that the Spring and Klein area is experiencing and the need for businesses to remember to take precautions to prevent crime.  He also recommended steps to be proactive in keeping our area businesses more secure, such as keeping cash registers located away from the main entrance of a business.  Hickman expressed that since taking office in 2001, he has seen this area grow most rapidly in recent years.  Guests showed concern at the amount of traffic and the potential for undesirable businesses along FM 2920, Hickman encouraged attendees of the luncheon to take an active role in the community to preserve our quality of life.   He said, “It’s a normal cycle is for pride of ownership to lower expectations as a community ages.  That doesn’t have to happen if all of you do what you are doing today… getting involved.”

Bill Rogers, a ’serial entrepreneur’ and founder of the Yes You Can Do It Club, spoke to the audience about the importance of networking with others in the community to help ensure the success of each business.  He encouraged business owners to step out of their comfort zones, even utilizing social networks such as MySpace.

Toni Richard, co-founder of the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce, let the audience know that her vision for the community is to create more opportunities for local businesses to connect and support each other.  She pointed to Dr. Paul Proske of Vision Eye Care saying, “I want to have my children go to Dr. Proske’s clinic because I want to help a business right here in Spring to be successful.  I encourage you all to do the same.”  The audience responded with laughter and applause. 

Richard informed the audience that she is not ‘out to take something from anyone else’ but repeatedly spoke of her passion for the area and that she wants this to be a place that her children will want to invest in when they are adults. “I want them to go to college here and then create businesses right here in Spring.”

The organization plans on creating more business networking opportunities, Spring area events to promote the community and act as an advocate on issues such as traffic, area beautification and mass transportation.  “I can’t do this alone but we can all do it together,” said Richard.

“Our next step is to follow all the legal steps to get this Chamber established in the community,” she stated.  The attendees responded affirmatively to supporting the Chamber through membership and committee sign ups. 

To be a part of the grassroots effort to improve and promote the Spring and Klein areas, contact the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce at 281-257-4431.

SKCC Luncheon Meeting Agenda

Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce

[Connect. Community.  Thrive.]

Kick-Off Luncheon Meeting Agenda

May 6, 2008 – 11:00 to 2:00

 

 

OBJECTIVE:          The purpose of the meeting is to connect local Spring and Klein area business community members and to further opportunities in regards to commerce, education, the arts, tourism, governmental representation and residential quality of life.  By incorporating a focused agenda as one voice, the Spring and Klein areas will be represented appropriately as a thriving and affluent area of significant growth and promise.

 

HISTORY:             The Klein and Spring communities are located approximately 20 miles northwest of Houston. Both are unincorporated, overlap each other geographically and have a rich German heritage that deserves recognition and honor, while also welcoming continued commercial growth and expansion that promotes business opportunities, increased property values and improved quality of life. 

 

GOAL:                    To identify perceived business community needs in the Spring/Klein area and establish committees and implement programs that will address those needs in a systematic and cohesive manner.  Create additional opportunities for connections through networking mixers, luncheons and social events that will support our community businesses.

 

 

11:00               Meet and Greet

 

11:15               Introduce Steering Committee Members and Advisors

 

11:30               Keynote Speaker: Ron Hickman, Constable Harris County Precinct 4

 

12:00               Speaker: Bill Rogers, Chairman, President, Editor, and Author;
Founder of the Yes You Can Do It! Club 

“Networking and the Importance of Connections”

 

12:30               Toni Richard, Co-Founder and President:  “How Can We Generate Connections in Our Business Community and Thrive?”

           

12:55               Candace Runaas, Co-Founder:  Forming Alliances - membership, committees and the next steps in organization of the Chamber

 

1:00                 Question & Answer period – Membership and Committee Sign ups

 

1:30                 Door Prize Winners announced; Closing Remarks (Continued Q&A)

 

 

(NOTE:  Agenda is as of 4/28/08 and subject to scheduling amendments at the discretion of the SKCC.)

Successful Motivational Entrepreneurship Expert to Speak at SKCC Luncheon

SPRING, TX - The Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce announced today that Bill J. Rogers, Chairman, President, Author, Editor, and Founder of the Yes You Can Do It! Club (www.yesyoucandoitclub.com) will speak at the kick-off luncheon on May 6, 2008.

 

Rogers will talk to luncheon attendees about the importance of making business community connections and the benefits of those relationships.

 

In 1991 Bill Rogers helped Bill Sherrill set up the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Houston. He lectures part-time every semester and teaches creativity.   He is also the past Director of Mentoring for the program and judge’s students business plans. 

 

Rogers is also an international speaker specializing in corporate finance, marketing, creativity, and motivation at universities and private functions including Anthony Robbins Seminars.

 

Rogers is also an international speaker specializing in corporate finance, marketing, creativity, and motivation at universities and private functions including Anthony Robbins Seminars.

 

4/11/08 – Constable Ron Hickman to Speak at Inaugural Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce (SKCC) announced today that Constable Ron Hickman of Harris County Precinct Four will speak at the Chamber’s first luncheon to be held on May 6, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sizzler Restaurant at 6062 FM 2920 in Spring.  Updates to the meeting agenda will be posted on the organization’s website blog http://springklein.wordpress.com.  Mission statement and membership information can be found at www.springkleinchamber.org

For further details, please contact Candace Runaas, Steering Committee Co-Chair, at 281-257-4431 or info@springkleinchamber.com.

Spring Klein Chamber Website up and running

The website is still under construction but to RSVP for the luncheon, please visit www.springkleinchamber.org and enter your information.   We will put your name on the list.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Spring Klein Chamber Kick Off Luncheon Announced!

 Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce Forming
Area businesses invited to luncheon to kick off

The Spring and Klein local business community is invited to a kick-off luncheon event for a new Chamber of Commerce.

The networking luncheon will offer business owners the opportunity to discuss expectations and brainstorm on specific community needs in the newly created Chamber of Commerce at Sizzler Restaurant, located at 6062 FM 2920, May 6 from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

“There is great interest from area business owners on the creation of this new chamber,” says Toni Richard, editor of the Tomball-Spring Times, a bi-weekly community newspaper, and president of the new chamber.  “Klein has a really rich history and we want to maintain that heritage while also promoting continued economic growth and diversity in this area.”  Richard is working to develop the Chamber of Commerce in partnership with local business members of the community. 

“We’re looking forward to the luncheon as a gauge of the business community’s enthusiasm,” Richard said.

The luncheon menu will include lemon chicken with rice pilaf, soft drinks and a full salad bar at $20 per person.

“Much of the event will be dedicated to pure networking between businesses,” Richard said. “We think Spring and Klein area business people will be delighted to see how many business neighbors they have, what they can offer each other, and what they could do as a group if they worked together.”

To make a reservation to attend the luncheon, or to become involved with the Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce, call Candace Runaas at (281) 257-4431.

 

Membership benefits

The Spring Klein Chamber of Commerce works to directly impact and support the unique economic needs of businesses and organizations in our local area.   The size of many other chambers may leave you feeling unnoticed or unrecognized in the business community.  We are committed to keeping your Chamber focused on Spring Klein growth opportunities in order to help to advance the economic prosperity of our locale.  

1. Significant exposure to numerous people and businesses
2. New member profile on website
3. Sponsorship opportunities at networking events
4. Increased business referrals
5. Business Development Events, Programs and Luncheons
6. Identify specific business needs in the Spring-Klein area
7. Offer networking opportunities for you and your business
8. Provide a platform for guest speakers to educate members on marketing, networking, and other business growth needs

 PRINT PUBLICATIONS (Additional exposure for your business)Listing in membership directory and on websiteMember recognition in local area paper, The Tomball-Spring Times