Member Testimonials

During a real estate negotiation, a question of signage on the feeder of the Beltway arose. It required direct contact with decision makers from the county, city, Tx DOT and local authorities. Irma Hernandez of the Westchase District jumped on the questions and within hours provided the excerpt re: Tx DOT rules/regs and a contact with full info along with additional info. It was like having a genie in my pocket!

Sarah's Florist demonstrates the power of flowers in artistic, creative and interesting interpretations. Each time I send an arrangement from Sarah, the accolades are outstanding...she makes me look good to my clients and friends!
Andi Maceo
Cole Commerical Realty

I am excited to let you know, as a result of the Women Driving Business event, I have already formed new business connections and grown my business within less than two weeks of this kick -off event! WOW!... - talk about making my business wishes come true! [As a] new business owner and new to Houston, what means even more to me, is the geniune friendships I am forming with dynamic, spirited, like-minded women and I also get to attend these great functions! Increased business is the icing on the cake! High Heel Connections 2011 - is all that! Your hard work is appreciated and for me, the results are proven!
Ros Day
Kwik Kopy Business Center #124

Since I have joined the Ambassador Committee I have met several amazing people and have gathered over 100 leads for new business.
Kristen Mann
Jason’s Deli

Since joining the Chamber in 2008, I have seen my new customer base increase by 16.5% a year. Membership in the Chamber has allowed me to gain access to business and decision makers that I normally wouldn’t be able to meet.
Chad Gaulding
Kwik Kopy Printing & Mailing

I am amazed on how many people know me because of the Chamber support. I receive leads daily from Chamber members that have increased my business by 40%. You will be amazed, just as I have been, at what sprouts from your efforts as a Houston West Chamber Member!
Sarah Cain
Sarah’s Florist

Approximately 65% of my clients are from the Houston West Chamber of Commerce. There are so many contacts I have met at the Chamber in which we both gained new business and new benefits - too many to remember in one sitting!
Louis Lopez
Mile Technologies

I have worked with the Westchase District for several years and I also live right outside the District. It was through my relationship with the Westchase District that I got to know and attended Houston West Chamber events. I decided to join in January of 2010 with a goal of just making my membership dues back through new sales. David Dettling, Dettling Funeral Directors is my ambassador; fortunately but unfortunately, I became a client of his first, but he is now a regular advertiser with Clear Channel. American Services is a new advertiser; I met Tony through a Chamber networking breakfast. On average, I come away with three to four new prospects from each networking breakfast or social; I am actively working on at least ten new accounts. I highly recommend joining the Houston West Chamber; I have not only made more than my membership dues back, I have made many new wonderful friends!
Connie Inman
Clear Channel Houston Radio

Over ten years ago, I first met Nancy Colmenares at Houston West Chamber functions. We both worked for financial institutions, so we really were competitors in some areas. However, after working on the Ambassador Committee together and attending and volunteering at numerous other Chamber events, we became very good friends. Last year, I found that I was pretty unhappy in my job of 25 years because of various changes that had occurred. Upon learning this, Nancy referred me to another mutual friend, who recommended me for a new position. I interviewed and was hired for a terrific new job that I've enjoyed tremendously for the past 8 months! The Houston West Chamber has brought me many networking opportunities and new business in both of my jobs........but the very greatest reward to me personally has been my new position! This Chamber is fun, friendly, vibrant, and professional - so get involved and gain all the great benefits of membership! Jeannie and staff truly can help grant your business wishes, so use that "magic lantern" to the fullest!
Margaret McBride
Encore Bank - Tanglewood Branch 

Apartment Advisors grew over 300% in 2009 (Our first year with the chamber) vs. 2008! Our January 2010 was even 250% bigger than 2009. We've gotten several leads through our affiliation with the Chamber.
Amir Yunus
Apartment Advisors

Through Jeannie’s challenge to “get involved,” I found myself as host of the monthly Business over Breakfast meeting as it evolved from 12 participants to around 100 each month. My mandate from Jeannie was to either grow it or fold it and folding was not option #1. From the breakfast meeting, we soon learned the concept of “netweaving” and not networking. We also learned how to give an inviting elevator speech and to get and give referrals. From the hosting seat, I gained a high level of notoriety for being a “resource” as well as a residential mortgage lender. I extend my personal and heart warm THANK YOU to Jeannie for the “get involved” challenge and the opportunity to grow a group on behalf of the HWCOC. Now…my challenge is to the next member to get involved and Stand Up to Stand Out as being a resource to others.
Joe Stiles
JoeStiles.com