Weekly Opportunities - February 2026 Week 3

What’s happening this week

Chamber Cheri here with a quick rundown of local business opportunities, community celebrations, and ways to support survivors of trauma. This week is packed: networking, ribbon cuttings, and our big Mardi Gras Casino Night Extravaganza. Read on for dates, details, and how you can get involved.

Featured Video Sponsor

Hopeful Hearts Ministry is this month’s sponsor. They support adult survivors of trauma and abuse as they pursue healing and reclaim their voice. If you can, consider making a donation at hopefulheartsministry.org to support their life-changing work.

Event highlights by day

Tuesday — Trusted Insurance Group Ribbon Cutting

Join us at 4:00 p.m. in Kingwood to welcome Trusted Insurance Group to their new location. Ribbon cuttings are a great way to show up for local businesses and meet area professionals in a relaxed setting.

Wednesday — Business Networking Breakfast + Thrive Fertilizing Ribbon Cutting

It’s Breakfast Week! Bring your business cards and a friend for a high-energy morning presented by ServiceMaster TRS. Come prepared with a 30-second intro and a door prize — we guarantee one of the most fun business breakfasts you’ll attend.

• Spotlight sponsor: Lake Houston City Lifestyle
• Networking format: quick intros, table conversations, and opportunity connections
• Immediately following the breakfast: ribbon cutting to welcome Thrive Fertilizing to the business community

Register now — this event is expected to sell out.

Friday — Casino Night Mardi Gras extravaganza

Our annual fundraising Casino Night is back with music, food, dancing, and plenty of chances to win. This is a festive night out and a major supporter of chamber programs, made possible by EMCID and generous sponsors.

• Dress: Mardi Gras festive
• Activities: gaming, live music, dinner, dancing
• Tickets are limited — only a few remain

Sponsors and supporters

We’re grateful to the individuals and organizations that make these events possible:

• Business Networking Breakfast presenting Sponsor: ServiceMaster TRS
• Business Networking Breakfast Spotlight Sponsor: Lake Houston City Lifestyle
• Casino Night Event Sponsors
  • MGM Grand Sponsors: Comcast Business, Edward Jones - Cameron Hayes, Rock and Roll Ready Mix
  • Monte Carlo Sponsors: ServiceMaster TRS, Splendora ISD, New Caney ISD, The Mint National Bank
  • Entertainment Sponsor: HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
  • Cigar Lounge Sponsor: Porter Insurance Agency
  • Dining Room Sponsor: Trusted Insurance Group
  • Cashier Sponsor: Citizens State Bank
  • Photo Booth Sponsor: Memorial Hermann Northeast
  • Slot Machines Sponsor: Cecil Bell Jr.
  • Bar Sponsors: First Financial Bank, McIlroy Insurance Group, Elite Hospital Kingwood
  • Dessert Sponsor: Judge Wayne Mack 
  • Bellagio Sponsor: Thank you to the East Montgomery County Improvement District for their ongoing support of our annual Casino Night Extravaganza

How to participate

Ready to join an event or support Hopeful Hearts Ministry? Visit hopefulheartsministry.org to register, buy tickets, or learn how to donate. Early registration helps organizers plan and ensures you don’t miss out.

Final reminders

• Bring business cards and a short intro to the networking breakfast.
• Have a door prize ready if you want to contribute to the breakfast giveaways.
• Get Casino Night tickets soon — they’re almost gone.
• Consider donating to Hopeful Hearts Ministry to support survivors on their healing journey.

Have a #VibrantAndEngaged week — see you at the events!
-Chamber Cheri