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From the Board Chair

erving as the Board Chair of the Houston East CHAMBER FOUNDERS
End Chamber of Commerce since 2016, I Anheuser-Busch, Inc./
Shave had the distinct pleasure to meet many Silver Eagle Distributors
people who represent the East End. Business leaders, BB&T
community servants and leading educators each
of whom I am honored by the opportunity to serve Gulfgate Center-Wulfe and Co.
alongside as together we continue the work of those LyondellBasell
who have come before us to make Houston’s East Port of Houston Authority
End thrive. We all know the East End is a place rich Reliant Energy
in history, diverse in population and symbolic for its Valero Refinery-Houston
industry. But to work here, live here or do business in
the East End reminds us that is so much more. It is a CHAMBER PARTNERS
sense of community, a can-do attitude and a drive to Cash Store
make the East End a place where everyone aspires to be! Comerica Bank
Farmer Brothers Coffee
In 2016, the Chamber’s Program of Work was successful in expanding our reach Flint Hills Resources Houston
beyond the traditional bounds of Houston’s East End. With the opportunity to host Oak Farms Dairy
Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner at our Vision 2016 Luncheon, or County Judge Ed
Emmett at our Transportation and Infrastructure Luncheon, we attracted the interest CHAMBER SPONSORS
and attention of those who see Houston’s future unfolding in the East End. Allegiance Bank
AltairStrickland
We closed the year with our “Local Industry, Global Economy Luncheon,” where we Atlantic Coffee Solutions
heard from a distinguished panel of industry leaders representing the petrochemical
industry. Join us in 2017 and don’t miss programs like the Port Houston Appreciation Bayside Printing Company Inc.
Luncheon and the East End Street Fest in October, where you can experience culture CEMEX
through the creative production of diverse performances and educational programs. Comcast Business Class
Enjoy art, delicious food and music from a various artists, along the Navigation Excargo Services
Esplanade. Frost National Bank
G&A Partners
LOOKING FORWARD Garver Real Estate
We hope you enjoy the launch of our new logo and redesigned website. We believe it Gold Star Cleaning
is a fresh, new look – one that holds on to that which is subtly familiar, but a freshness Gulf Winds International
for our future that shines bright with promise, opportunity and value for what matters Houston Distributing Co.
most – our members. At the heart of the Chamber’s existence is to be the premier Houston Pilots Association
business and community support organization for promoting and sustaining business JSC Federal Credit Union
expansion, investment and economic development in the East End. I am energized Morales Funeral Home
by the commitment shared by my fellow board members and Chamber staff to ensure Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas PC
our focus is intentional, our partnerships are strategic and there is a strong return on Partnership ID Solutions
investment for our members – all while accomplishing this mission. Phone Communications Inc.
Southern Sound
We will work tirelessly to connect with new partners, and form alliance that help us
fulfill the expectations of our members. Together, we will find new opportunities with Side Yard Productions
partners both in and outside of the east end to grow our membership, intensify our Space City Credit Union
impact and increase our reach to strengthen East End’s role in the greater Houston TPC Group
economy. Texas Port Recycling
United Airlines
Lastly, I believe the foundation for economic growth and prosperity is rooted in University of Houston - HUB
education. Through the great work already being done by the Chamber’s Education
Foundation to build a strong, qualified workforce – there is nothing we cannot CHAMBER STAFF
achieve. Through collaboration and partnership with quality programs and renowned Frances Castaneda Dyess
educational institutions in the East End, we can continue efforts to help businesses President
grow, while serving the needs of residents and students in the East End. Together, the Wendy Ramos
industry we are creating can strengthen pipelines between schools; community and Membership Director
industry so that our students in the East End are well prepared for the job opportunities Rebecca Guerra
that exist right here, and for which there is great need. Bookkeeper & Office Coordinator
Sarah Guardiola
Sincerely, Graphic Designer

Sara Cronin, Board Chair
TPC Group

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