Ambassadors
2nd Thursday each month; 8:30 am
Co-Chair: Brandon Fried, Hands for Hire Houston, LLC 832.622.0548
Co-Chair: Rebecca Roberston, Hands for Hire Houston 832.622.0548
This committee serves as the outreach to new Chamber members by answering questions, assisting members and attending Chamber events.
Community Health Committee
4th Tuesday of each month; 8:30 am
Co-Chair: Blondie Ann Suico, Village Medical 832.732.2977
Co-Chair: Laura De La Rosa, MD Anderson Cancer Center 713.755.8897
Creating a Culture of Health and Well-Being through education, advocacy and support to our fellow Chamber members and the community.
Education & Workforce Development
3rd Thursday of each month; 8:30 am
Co-Chair: John Labuda, Mathnasium of Cy-Fair 832.684.5081
Co-Chair: Patty James, Lone Star College-CyFair 281.290.3480
The mission of this committee is to enhance the quality of life and create and sustain a viable workforce in the Cy-Fair area.
Networking/Business Development
1st Tuesday each month; 8:30 am
Co-Chair: James Kaatz, Illumination Marketing 832.753.6124
Co-Chair: Karen Sharp, Proforma Impact Promotions 713.626.9111
Provides a forum for members to network and exchange referrals and encourages members to regularly present presentations on their products and services. Each presentation includes topics that will benefit “growing” businesses in the community, including marketing tips, investing, publicity, sales strategies, tax information and much more.
Transportation & Governmental Affairs
1st Thursday of each month; 8:30 am
Co-Chair: Colleen Gilbert, Greens Bayou Coalition 281.874.2142
Co-Chair: Daniel Arizpe, Community Leader 832.228.4482
This committee investigates current and future community and transportation issues. The results are taken to the appropriate government and legislative offices to encourage and facilitate improvements. Past speakers have included local and state agency representatives and elected officials.
Special Events
Celebrate Cy-Fair
Normally meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.* (Oct. – Jan.)
The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce celebrates Cy-Fair businesses and its members with light bites from area restaurants, tasting samples from local breweries and vineyards, DJ, dancing, and more. The finalists for the Chamber’s Business of the Year awards are announced at this event.
* Refer to online calendar for changes and updates to meeting times.
The Annual Adam J. Skinner Golf Tournament
Normally meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.* (Sept-Mar)
Co-Chair: Trey McWilliams, The Fitzpatrick Group 281.684.4612
Co-Chair: Kara Kovalsky, Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital 346.231.4131
This annual golf tournament is a major fundraiser for the Chamber with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Adam J. Skinner Scholarship Fund of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation.