Jonathan Chapman Earns the Preeminent CExP™ Designation for Exit Planning

Jonathan Chapman, CFP®, CExP™, member of The BEI Network of Exit Planning Professionals™, recently earned the designation of a BEI Certified Exit Planner (CExP™).  The BEI CExP™ designation is the standard for Exit Planning certification. Through training, rigorous testing and in-depth Exit Plan...

Fourth Annual Fort Bend Future Technology EXPO

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with University of Houston’s (UH) College of Technology, will present the Fourth Annual Fort Bend Future Technology EXPO on Thursday, September 14th from 4 to 7 PM at the University of Houston College of Technology Building in Sugar Land, located at 13850...

Celebrating Fort Bend at the 2023 Fort Bend Chairman’s Gala

The 5-Star Accredited Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) held their annual Gala on Friday, January 27th at Safari Texas Ranch. The annual event paid tribute to the leaders and volunteers of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce who served the chamber in 2022 and welcomed the new leadership for 2023. FBCC...

Get Involved with Public Education

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host Raise Your Hand Texas Trustee-in-Residence, Missy Bender. This session, moderated by Jim Rice, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Education Division Chair, will be held Thursday, September 8th, at the Fort Bend Chamber, 445 Commerce Green Blvd.,...

OakBend Medical Center CEO Joe Freudenberger Celebrates 15 Years of Service

Joe Freudenberger, OakBend Medical Center’s CEO, is excited to celebrate 15 years of loyal service. After completing his finance M.B.A. from Tulane University, Freudenberger began his career in healthcare, spending 10 years with Deloitte Consulting, working with major healthcare clients, 11 years as CFO...

Jordan Ranch Adds More Than 400 Lots

Jordan Ranch recently increased its number of developed homesites by nearly 40 percent with the release of 415 properties this fall. The new sections accommodate a wide assortment of home designs, with lot sizes ranging from 40-foot to 70-foot wide. “We will continue with our current mix of homesites,...

City Council Approves Agreement for Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation’s New Expansion

Sugar Land City Council recently approved a tax abatement agreement with Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation, headquartered in Sugar Land, securing an additional $18 million in capital investment to its Sugar Land Business Park location and an additional 200 new jobs. The new structure would be Bluebonnet...

Juliette Nessmith Named Vice President of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce

Juliette Nessmith, Director of Programs at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, has recently been named Vice President. Nessmith has over seven years of experience with the Fort Bend Chamber. “Juliette has always served as a mentor to our new staff members and provides tremendous support to the entire...

Announces New Fulfillment Center in Missouri City

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to open its first fulfillment center in Missouri City, Texas. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over 500 new full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and comprehensive bene-fits starting on day one. “We’re excited to be...

Grand Mission Estates Touts Ample Selection, Inviting Amenities

Highland Homes, Plantation Homes and Village Builders are giving homebuyers plenty of choices in Grand Mission Estates, an amenity-rich development where homes are priced from the $190,000s. Plantation Homes and Highland Homes build in the 50- and 60-foot sections of the Richmond community. Plantation offers...

Jamestown Estate Homes Launches Custom Program in Sienna

Jamestown Estate Homes has begun sales in Sienna as the Fort Bend community’s only custom homebuilder. The builder is offering homes in the Sienna neighborhood of Fox Bend. Model home construction will begin soon. “There is a demand for custom homes in Sienna,” said Melissa Arnold, Jamestown Estate...

absolutely! focus media Welcomes General Manager Diane Strehl

absolutely! focus media, publisher of community magazines Fort Bend Focus, absolutely! Brazos, absolutely! Katy and Fort Bend CEO, is proud to announce Diane Strehl as the new General Manager. Strehl has been in the Houston area since 1990 and currently resides in Richmond, Texas.  She comes to afm with...

Brandani’s Brand Expands to Casual Fare and Creative Favorites

Brandani’s Burgers, Tacos & Brews is the latest culinary creation for Missouri City restauranteurs Ron and Claire Brandani.  A casual eatery, their new venture features Chef Ron Brandani’s creativity of some classic favorites with a new twist. Menu favorites include Wagyu burgers, sloppy joes,...

Imperial Adds New Builder, Moves Into Final Phase

Imperial in Sugar Land is introducing a new builder as it nears its final phase of development. Darling Homes has started presales on two home series with modern exteriors in the community. The Retreat Collection features designs for 65-foot properties ranging from 2,896 to 3,814 square feet. The one- and...

Missouri City to Host Job Fair and Career Development Forum

In line with City Council and City management initiatives to foster community business development and economic growth, the “Show Me City” will host its Second Annual Job Fair and Career Development Forum on Friday, September 28th from 10 am to 2 pm at the City Centre at Quail Valley, located at 2880 La...