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Upcoming CHAMBER events.

Upcoming Chamber Events

May 5 is Discovery Day from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at the chamber, 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands. This event is complimentary and helps members discover how to utilize their membership. Meal provided with reservation by noon on May 9. Call 281-367-5777 to RSVP.

May 12 is Business After Hours from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., hosted by Fox Travel/American Express & DAOS Business Services, 25701 IH-45 North, Ste. 3-A, Spring. This event is complimentary.

May 20 is the Networking Breakfast at 7:01 a.m., hosted by Jason’s Deli, 1340 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. The price is $8 for chamber members and $10 for prospective members.

May 21 is the Young Professionals Network from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., hosted by Canongate Golf Clubs, 2311 North Millbend Drive,The Woodlands. This event is complimentary.

May 26 is Meet the New Members from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., hosted by Amerigo’s Grille, 25250 Grogan’s Park Drive, The Woodlands. This event is complimentary.

May 28 is the Business Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, FM 1484, Conroe. The price is $30 for members and $35 for prospective members. Call 281-367-5777 to RSVP by noon on May 22.

THE CHAMBER SEMINAR SERIES

The Chamber Seminar Series is a series of seminars and workshops for chamber members, presented by past chairmen and board members, on a variety of topics derived from a survey of the membership. Reservations are required and limited seating is available. For information or reservations for any of these seminars, contact Teresa Starr at teresa.starr@woodlandschamber.org or call 281-363-8112.

May 6, 13, 20, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; HR Essentials–Labor Law presented by LSC –
Small Business Development Center at LSC-Montgomery, B102. The cost is $99 for all 3 classes; or $40 per class. To register and for more information, visit: www.sbdc.lonestar.edu.

May 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; R&D Tax Credits: An Overlooked Tax Credit to Reduce Taxes and Improve Cash Flow presented by Kunal Mishra, Inovatec, LLC at the chamber. The cost is $10 for members/$15 for non-members.

May 12, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; Writing a Business Plan presented by LSC–Small Business Development Center at the chamber. The cost is $45. To register, go to www.sbdc.lonestar.edu.

May 14, 9 a.m.-noon; Working The Woodlands presented by Alaire Cordeiro, Cordeiro Group at the chamber. The cost is $85 for members or $95 for non-members.

May 19, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.; Connecting with Clients in The Woodlands presented by Bret Strong, The Strong Firm P.C. at the chamber. The cost is free.

June 2, 9 a.m.-noon; Emotional Intelligence – The Leadership Catalyst presented by Stephen J. Blakesley, GMS Talent, LP at the chamber. The cost is $245 for members and $300 for non-members.

June 9, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; Marketing on a Dime presented by LSC-Small Business Development Center at the chamber. The cost is $45. Go to www.sbdc.lonestar.edu to register.

EfTA Invites You To Lead By Example

High school seniors from Conroe ISD, Magnolia ISD and several private schools are seeking internships this summer in all industries. Go to the EfTA Web site at www.efta-us.org to offer a volunteer 80 hours of insight into your industry this June.

Mark Your Calendar

Be sure to mark our calendar for The Chamber Golf Classic on May 15 at Woodforest Golf Club. There will be a shotgun start at 11 a.m. For more information, call Angela at 281-363-8110.

YPN Crawfish Boil

The YPN Crawfish Boil will be held on Saturday, May, 16 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at Terramont Park. The price is $12 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. RSVP by May 7.

Karlins & Ramey, LLC, Certified Public Accountants sponsored The Woodlands Chamber Business Luncheon in March.

Employees and owners of small businesses in The Woodlands attended the luncheon to gain insight and advice for conducting business in the current economy. Steve Hamilton, ChFC- senior consultant for Lone Star College System, Small Business Development Center was the speaker for the luncheon. He spoke on Making the Most of a Tough Economy and offered tips and cautions about navigating through a tough economy.

“Marketing is even more important in a tough economy,” said Hamilton. “You need to let people know that you’re here, that you’re still in business and that you’re still providing the services that they want and need. Let them know who you are and what you do, and be persistent. It ’s imperative to staying afloat and making it through a tough economy.”