Star Awards

Business Stars Announced at the Houston West Chamber of Commerce
14th Annual Economic Development Summit and Star Awards Luncheon

HOUSTON— February 10, 2012— Eleven local businesses are beaming with pride on Houston’s West side after receiving awards at the prestigious 14th Annual Economic Development Summit and Star Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce on February 10. Community and business leaders enjoyed the awards presentation and a keynote speech from Scott McClelland, President of H-E-B’s Houston Division. Melissa Wilson, co-anchor of FOX26 Morning News again emceed the event which included over 600 attendees.

“These winners are a testimony that the West Houston community has a track record of growth and vitality - a destination for work, home or play” said Andi Maceo, Cole Commercial Realty and Chair of the Houston West Chamber of Commerce Star Awards Committee.

West Houston continues to be the epicenter of economic growth for Harris County and the businesses honored here at the Star Awards luncheon gain this spotlight for the spectacular services and exemplary business performance they provide for their community”, said Jeannie Bollinger, President/CEO, Houston West Chamber. “These leaders epitomize the best in business acumen and work diligently to improve the quality of life in our West Houston community. We are very proud to recognize each and every one of them.”

Luncheon attendees were greeted by lovely jazz music of internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Gilbert Sedeno in the Lobby as they visited Expo Booths provided by sponsors including Omni Houston Westside; Media Sponsor Houston Business Journal; Methodist West Houston Hospital; Texas Children's Hospital – West Campus; Westchase District; Wolff Companies; Haynes Whaley; H-E-B; Spring Branch District; Murray Resources; Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses; West Houston Medical Center; Memorial Hermann Memorial City; Texas Capital Bank; and Advancial Federal Credit Union. Catch the Moment provided complimentary photos and Spring Branch Honda displayed a brand new CRV. Office Furniture Innovations donated the services of Yvonne Washington along with copies of her latest CD. The grand prize, a 19” ASUS Office LED Monitor, was donated by Star Award Winner Atiwa Computing, Inc.

Serenading the 600 guests during lunch was the incredible vocalist Yvonne Washington. Leading the Finalists Promenade into the ballroom was ComedySportz providing a special treat to both finalists and attendees – as everyone was able to see who all the finalists were and recognize them prior to the start of the luncheon’s program.

The selection of the winner in each category was based upon overall business performance and contributions to the West Houston community during the past year. Criteria taken into consideration include number of employees added, revenue increases and support of the community through donations of time and/or money.

The Impact Award was given to David and Mary Wolff /Wolff Companies for their commitment to West Houston. The couple has been actively involved in West Houston for the past five decades. David’s firm, Wolff Companies, developed the 550 acre Park 10, among other Houston developments. David is credited with naming the “Energy Corridor”, which is Houston’s third largest employment area. Wolff Companies recently acquired the largest tract of undeveloped land in the Energy Corridor, 66 acres on I-10 near Eldridge Road.

This year’s winners in the Newly Opened or Relocated Category were D’Amico Dance and Iberia Bank (Memorial City). Named as winners in the Existing Business Category were: Atiwa Computing, Inc.; Clinical Trial Network; Haynes Whaley Associates; and Methodist West Houston Hospital. Honorable Mention in the Existing Business Category was given to Office Furniture Innovations, LLC and Amegy Bank of Texas. The Star Award for Non-Profit Organizations was awarded to Memorial Assistance Ministries and SCORE Houston. Winning the Government Entity Award is Houston Community College for working with small businesses and entrepreneurs to be successful.

Click on the image below for an exhilirating video recap of our 2011 Event!



Overview of Our 2012 Event Winners

	Impact Award Wolff Companies
New Business (1-5 Employees) D'Amico Dance	New Business (6+ Employees) Iberia Bank (Memorial City)	Existing Business (1-10 Employees) Atiwa Computing, Inc.
Existing Business (11-50 Employees) Clinical Trial Network	Existing Business (51-150 Employees) Haynes Whaley Associates	Existing Business (150+ Employees) Methodist West Houston Hospital
Government Entity Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses	Non-Profit (Large) Memorial Assistance Ministries	Non-Profit (Small) SCORE Houston

Congratulations to All 2012 Event Finalists
Absolute Physical Therapy, Advancial Federal Credit Union, Allegiance Bank Texas
Alonzo Barcarisse Irvine & Palmer, PC,  Ambassador Caregivers, Amegy Bank of Texas, Atiwa Computing, Inc., Austin-Reed Engineers, LLC, Bazemore Law Firm, PLLC, Blakes BBQ, Bocci Engineering LLC, Brooke Staffing Companies, Century Cancer Centers, Chain Reaction Ministries, Chocolate Pizazz, Chris Kidd, Clinical Trial Network, Cornerstone Automotive – Wilcrest, Cory Kammerdiener, D’Amico Dance, Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa, Drummond Public Relations, ELP Enterprises, Inc., Excel Diagnostics & Nuclear Oncology Center, First Community Credit Union, The Get Together, Hallmark Office Products, Inc., Haynes Whaley Associates, Houston Community College - NW Campus, Iberia Bank (Memorial City Mall), Jared Polak, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Lakeside Animal Clinic, Luby’s Culinary Services, Madden Bolt Corporation, Marketplace Chaplains USA, McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP, Memorial Assistance Ministries, Methodist West Houston Hospital, Mission of Yahweh, National Counseling Center, Network Funding, Office Design Concepts, Office Furniture Innovations, LLC, Omni Houston Hotel at Westside, Orion Engineered Systems - Texas, Pippa Wiley Insurance Agency, Potentia Energy, LLC, Prather Kalman, PC, The Price of Business, Primrose School at Crossroads Park, Procurement Central Group, RB Coaching, Inc.,
The Rose, Sam’s Safety Equipment, SCORE Houston, Primrose School at Crossroads Park, Spring Branch Honda, Stargel Office Systems, The Tasting Room at CityCentre, Texas Lockstar, Tradition Bank, Transwestern Construction Services, Transwestern Property Management, Westchase Specialty Pharmacy, Westco Grounds Maintenance, Where The Winds Blow, LLC and Xcution, Inc.