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BNB Spotlight Sponsor - We R Vacay, Dream Vacations
Greater EMC Chamber welcomed We R Vacay as the spotlight sponsor at the Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster TRS. The agency positions itself as a full-service travel partner that helps clients "turn time off into true time away" through personalized, start-to-finish white glove service.
Greater EMC Chamber
Take 5 with Tracie featuring Cheri Grebe of the Greater EMC Chamber
I recently sat down with Cheri Grebe, the Greater EMC Chamber's Vice President of Member Opportunities, to talk about what it takes to help businesses connect, grow, and be seen. Cheri's work is simple in description and powerful in practice: she creates meaningful pathways for members to thrive by pairing the right people with the right opportunities.
Tracie Kamenoff
Commercial Curb Appeal and Community Spirit: Greater EMC Chamber Hosts First Proud Property Award Ceremony
The Greater EMC Chamber proudly kicked off a new tradition with its first-ever Proud Property Award ceremony—an initiative designed to spotlight local businesses that invest in curb appeal and elevate the look and feel of the community. Four commercial properties each year will be honored for maintaining attractive exteriors, thoughtful landscaping, and inviting signage—small but meaningful efforts that benefit the entire region.
Tracie Kamenoff
A Time to Celebrate: A Warm & Festive Finale to a Remarkable Year
The Greater EMC Chamber closed out the year with warmth, unity, and plenty of holiday cheer at its annual “A Time to Celebrate” Luncheon, proudly presented by HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. The Atrium Center shimmered with festive spirit as members, partners, and community leaders gathered to celebrate a year of extraordinary progress.
Tracie Kamenoff
Service That Remembers: Bobbi's Angels Unite at the Holocaust Garden of Hope
This quarter, Bobbi’s Angels and members of the East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce stepped into a volunteer experience rooted in remembrance, reflection, and responsibility. Nearly 25 volunteers spent a morning at the Holocaust Garden of Hope in Kings Harbor, supporting the Upstander Stone Project—a powerful effort to honor the 1.5 million Jewish children who were killed during the Holocaust.
Tracie Kamenoff
Take 5 with Tracie featuring Warren Porter of Porters of Porter
I'm Tracie Kamenoff with the Greater EMC Chamber. I sat down with Warren Porter to talk about a fresh way small businesses can manage surprises—everything from hurricanes to cyber outages—without hiring a full-time emergency manager. Warren draws on three decades of emergency response experience and has turned that expertise into a practical service for local businesses called Porters of Porter.
Tracie Kamenoff
BNB Spotlight Spotlight Sponsor - Community Impact
Community-focused advertising is not a cost to cut in hard times. It is an investment in memory, familiarity, and credibility. That was the central message delivered at the Business Networking Breakfast presented by ServiceMaster TRS, where Community Impact explained why local businesses need a steady, multi-channel presence to stay top of mind.
Greater EMC Chamber
Principal for a Day 2025: A Community Immersion Into Local Schools
Principal for a Day offered the community a rare, inside look at what teaching and learning truly look like across New Caney ISD and Splendora ISD. What began as a simple morning gathering quickly became a meaningful bridge between schools and the broader business community—one that left guests impressed, inspired, and eager to stay involved.
Tracie Kamenoff
Take 5 with Tracie featuring Jeff Petersen of J&R's Ace Hardware
I sat down with Jeff Petersen, owner of J&R's Ace Hardware in Porter, TX, to learn what makes his store such a gem in our community. Jeff is deeply involved with the Greater EMC Chamber—board member, Platinum Plus investor, and a graduate of the Pathway to Leadership EMC program—and his passion for serving neighbors is obvious from the moment we begin talking.
Tracie Kamenoff
Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Appreciation Luncheon Filled with Gratitude and Community
The Greater EMC Chamber’s November luncheon was a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s heroes, blending patriotism, community spirit, and connection in a powerful celebration. Everyone in attendance was reminded that behind every United States Military uniform is a story, and behind every story, there is a community that cares.
Tracie Kamenoff