Houston East End Chamber of Commerce

We are excited to introduce one of our esteemed speakers for the East End Forum: Lon Brenner, Vice President and General Manager of the Valero Energy Inc. Houston Refinery. Lon began his career with Exxon in 1996 and joined Valero in 2001. He has dedicated the past 10 years to the Houston Refinery. Prior to this role, Lon held various positions in Engineering, Operations and Planning & Economics across multiple refinery locations and at Valero’s Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio. Additionally, he served as Director of Engineering Services for Valero’s Renewable Fuels business. Join us at the 2024 East End Forum for invaluable industrial insights and opportunities to engage with Houston’s leading plants. Register now by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3VbIFac #houstoneastendchamber #eastendforum #plantmanagerhouston #houstontx #houstonnetworkingevent

A huge thank you to Chamber Member Pinstripes for hosting our Business After Hours event last Thursday! The evening was a wonderful success, providing both members and non-members with the perfect opportunity to network, mingle, and play. We appreciate Pinstripes for their outstanding hospitality and for making this event possible. We look forward to more incredible events like this in the future! Visit our Facebook page to view more pictures! Photos With: Jordan Brito, Leticia Garay, Trina Silva, Danielle Bartz, Joan Perez, Ray Gutierrez, Andrea “Toby” Tobias, Gerardo Ocampo , Arturo Ibarra, Gabe Castaneda III, CTP, Cristy Jennings, Tom Jennings, Veronica Zavala, Maribel R., Frances Castaneda Dyess, Aldo Aguilar #businessafterhours #HEECOC #houstoneastendchamber #pinstripes #houston #networkingevents #networkinghouston

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Felix Zamarron Fraga, a dedicated leader for both the East End community and our Chamber. The Houston East End Chamber was part of a collaboration to create Art Cubes and one celebrated BakerRipley. One side was dedicated to Felix for his passion and dedication during his many years at Ripley House! We honor his significant contributions and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. The Houston East End will miss him profoundly.

Thank you, The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC for sponsoring and hosting our Breakfast Exchange this week! We enjoyed the delicious breakfast and the opportunity to network and socialize with new and long-time Chamber members. It was inspiring to see all attendees step out of their comfort zones, introduce themselves, and share their professional roles. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to develop new networking connections and explore key business prospects. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event, The East End Forum! Check out our Facebook for more pictures! Photos with: Ricardo Gonzalez, Yvette Pena, Samantha Leal, Liliana Salas, David Vasquez, Monica Vallejo, Christina Gardner, Judith Martinez, Karina Ocho, Jevon Wooden, MBA, ACC💡, Reyna M Lara, Stephanie Tunchez, Nancy Rodriguez, Patrick Kratochvil, Maribel R., Frank Vasquez, Anaida Campillo, Ashford “Ash” Fulmer, CFP®, Nathan Navarro, John Segovia, Enrique Rosales and more! #houstoneastendchamber #houstonevents #networking #houstonnetworking #thegonzalezgroup Frances Castaneda Dyess

Happy International Intern Day! In honor of this special day, we would like to recognize the amazing opportunities provided by the Chamber Foundation’s Education and Workforce initiatives. Today we highlight Santina Daily, CLM, SHRM-SCP, AmyJo “AJ” Foreman and Melanie Cavazos. Melanie, a past East End Scholar recipient, had the privilege of interning this summer under the guidance of Chamber Foundation Board Member AJ Foreman at the Chamberlain Hrdlicka Law Firm. It's great to see such positive mentorship relationships being fostered by Chamber connections and your support. If you have ever wondered how your $35 investment to our Foundation’s Workforce & Scholarship Fund is making a difference, this is a great example of how your minimal contribution can make a difference in an East End student’s life. The Chamber awards approximately $25,000 in scholarships annually and pairs our scholars with mentors during their first year of college. A huge thank you to all our members who voluntarily donate when renewing their memberships, and to those who will choose to do so in the future! If you would like to contribute to the Chamber Foundation's workforce and scholarship initiatives, click the link below and remember to include your $35 donation with your membership renewal! https://bit.ly/4aXo8e9 #nationalinternday #heecoc #Houstoneastendchamber #networkinghouston #houston #intern #chamberlainhrdlickalawfirm #universityoftexas

On Tuesday, we hosted our fourth L.E.A.D. East End session at Chamber Member CenterPoint Energy! We were honored to have Neal Benedict, Owner, and President of Sandler Training by Silver Brick Sales Solutions, join us. Neal provided invaluable insights into the distinction between developing a sales prospect pipeline and leveraging your market image and brand to expand your customer base. He explained how these two elements complement each other and drive business growth. The session concluded with a presentation on the history of Port Houston by Garret Berg, Manager of Community Relations. A special thank you to Chamber Board Member Jerry Gann, for hosting us at the CenterPoint Energy building! Thank you to our wonderful speakers for sharing their knowledge with Cohort IV members: Aldo Aguilar, Marisa Casrrasco, Brandon Castillo, Alexis Chavez, Tami Curry, Adalia Espinosa, M.Ed, Lilia Garza, Kolby Griffin, Mitchell James, Dana Kuhn, Samantha Leal, Ximena Mondragon, Yvette Pena, Erick Retana, Romana Retiwala, Consuelo Rodriquez, Andrea “Toby” Tobias, Sonia Velazquez, & Jenni Holmes. #Leadership #EastEndHouston #Community #ChamberEvents #houstoneastendchamber Frances Castaneda Dyess

Join us Tomorrow at Pinstripes to connect with fellow professionals in a fun and upscale environment, where you can expand your network, share ideas, and explore new business opportunities! Bring a guest to this Free Networking Event with you and introduce them to the East End Chamber! Visit the link below to RSVP! https://bit.ly/4ey5KLR #houstoneastendchamber #HEECOC #houstonnetworkingevents #networkingevents #houston #pinstripes

Today is National Tequila Day, and we can't think of a better place to celebrate than The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, a proud member of the Houston East End Chamber! This restaurant, with its beautiful history and amazing people, holds a special place in our hearts. We were honored to sit down with a few of Ninfa’s family members and had the exciting opportunity to speak with their New Executive Chef, Chef Patty. Discussing their delicious menu, from drinks to eats, was a true delight. Come indulge in their exceptional tequila offerings and experience the vibrant atmosphere that Ninfa's is known for! #SupportLocal #NinfasOnNavigation #EastEndCommunity #HoustonEastEndChamber #EastEndStrong #EastEndChamber #EastEndHouston Frances Castaneda Dyess

Join us Tomorrow, for this fantastic networking event open to members and non-members, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with key business prospects. You’ll get a great opportunity to promote your business by giving a 60-second “commercial” and receive contact information on all attendees for immediate follow-up. Thank you to The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC for hosting! For more information, click the link below! https://bit.ly/3VbIFac #thegonzalezlawgroup #networkingevents #houstoneastendchamber #HEECOC #houstonevents #houstonnetworkingevents

Congratulations, Cristina De Los Santos, on a remarkable first year as Programs Manager at the Houston East End Chamber! Cristina has been a driving force behind our community-focused initiatives, bringing creativity, dedication, and strategic vision to every project. Today, we honor her hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence. Here’s to celebrating Cristina and looking forward to many more years of success and growth! #employeespotlight #houstoneastendchamber #HEECOC #houstontx #ProgramsManager #workanniversay