December 2019
The EDGE eNewsletter
for a community on the cutting edge!
Own, Support, Ignore
with Bobby Lieb, President & CEO

Own, support, ignore. These are the three decision buckets the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce board of directors will utilize to determine the future direction of this organization. There are no shortage of issues and objectives for which the Chamber can undertake. It is particularly the case in our area where there exists a large concentration of residential development combined with a void in governmental responsibility to address many of the needs residents seek. 

Therefore, lines of responsibility start to blur when people reach out to the Chamber and other organized groups looking for solutions to their problems. Obviously, the Chamber cannot solve all problems, and quite frankly, the limitation of resources and lack of authority only allows for a very small percentage of issues the Chamber can undertake and successfully accomplish. Therefore, it is imperative the board...
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The FIFA World Cup is the most popular and prestigious sporting event in the world. And Houston is in the running to host it in 2026. Hosting the FIFA World Cup would bring significant value to our community. Chris Canetti, president of the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee, is leading our city’s effort to win the bid. Chris will lay out the situation with the World Cup bid, including where we stand and what it will mean for Houston. 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
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MEMBER CORNER
with LESLIE SLOAN

The Happiness of Giving

It’s the time of year when we all contemplate giving. Whether it’s getting the kids' and grandkids’ Christmas lists, donating unwrapped gifts to toy drives, spending time working for a local charity to deliver meals - we are all in THAT MODE.

One of the popular TED Talks this year was by Elizabeth Dunn, a professor at the University of British Columbia that conducts experimental research examining how time, money and technology shape human happiness. And she spoke about how charitable giving provides more happiness when you have a connection with the charity or when you can see how your dollars are going to make a difference.

In the spirit of the Season, realize that giving does not have to be some obligatory check that you write. You can connect with non-profits in more real, meaningful ways that can help you realize that you truly do make a difference. We have member non-profits that will be at our Business After Hours: Giving Edition on December 5 th from 4-6pm at the Fairfield by Marriott Houston Brookhollow. They will have booths and can help you understand what they do and how you can help.

To hear the full podcast, you can click here .

This month our Business After Hours: Giving Edition centered around the amazing work our local non-profit members are doing to enhance the quality of life in northwest Houston and beyond. If you weren't able to attend, you can find our non-profit members here: HNWCC Non-Profit Organizations . Check them out and see whose cause might resonate within you. Chances are you will find that special purpose for which you will connect and fulfill the spirit of making the world a better place.  
IN THIS ISSUE
7 Days Until Luncheon
Member News & Events
New Members
Member Corner:
The Happiness of Giving
Good Luck to Kaley
We Are Hiring!
CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
EVENTS:
RIBBON CUTTINGS
& GRAND OPENINGS
We love celebrating our members and their amazing accomplishments from ground-breakings to grand openings to new ownership and everything in between. Congratulations to these members!
11.5 | Smart Financial
11.12 | The Auberge
at Vintage Lake
11.13 | Fairfield by Marriott Houston Brookhollow
11.14 | Hope Center Houston
11.19 | Quality Home Products of Texas
GOOD LUCK KALEY FRYE

We would like to wish Kaley Frye best wishes in her new position at the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO. She was a valued member of this organization for 6 years and we have no doubt that she will contribute to the success of the Lockhart Chamber as she did to the Houston Northwest Chamber.

We will miss you, Kaley!
WE ARE HIRING
The Chamber is now accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
Marketing & Communications Manager
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