A Message from GMPCC President Sandy Barton

Our businesses are back! Hooray! Well, sort of…

After Governor Abbott’s roll-back of our state re-opening amid rising cases of COVID-19, we are reminded about how we are all connected and everyone is responsible for the spread of this horrid virus. We are reminded once again that even while businesses are open, we all need to take care to wash hands, social distance and wear our face masks to protect others. This is an insidious disease that can strike anyone — so let’s all commit to to taking the basic precautions needed to take care of one another so we can get all of our businesses back to fully OPEN! Our local bars and breweries are really going to be hit hard again by this most recent closure  — so let’s all pledge to lend them a hand by picking up or driving through for their products!

Gatherings larger than 100 persons are currently prohibited, but your Chamber events are generally smaller than that. We will continue to try to meet in person where at all possible, and will also commit to offering virtual alternatives for those who cannot responsibly join us in person.

Your Chamber partnered with other Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce to promote and support our local businesses as we all look to get back to our “new normal.” Check out the new video:

According to some of our friends in the financial sector, people in the US are saving money in the bank at a rate we haven’t seen in quite some time! Likely, most of us are hanging onto our savings instead of purchasing something new or taking vacations — which is understandable in today’s COVID-19 economy. We ask that you consider spending a few of those savings dollars locally — visit a local restaurant or retailer. Your visit will help stimulate your local economy and help to put fellow community members back to work.

Here are some updates for Chamber events:

• Here are some updates for Chamber events:
  • You will want to register for our July  Monthly Business Luncheon to hear from Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson at a Luncheon Q&A! This will be a ZOOM-only event. Click here to register. 
  • The GMPCC Golf Classic tournament has been rescheduled to September 14. Sponsors and players are wanted. Find more information here.
  • We will continue to evaluate our schedule as needed to respond to the need of our community. We will continue to operate to support our members and can be available by phone or individual appointments. Please contact us at gmpcc@greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.orgor call 281-356-1488.

Any updates or changes to our schedule will be communicated via email, on our website, and in social media. We will be respectful of your inbox, and continue to post most information on our social media platforms and on our Chamber homepage. Please plan to visit  www.GreaterMagnoliaParkwayCC.org regularly for breaking news and updates for our businesses. We are committed to supporting our members and the community. We ask for everyone’s safety that if you or those close to you are showing signs of illness to remain at home.

Stay tuned to our Chamber website and social media for updates on COVID-19 response programs. Or feel free to call me at the numbers below.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this message please contact us at 281-356-1488 or gmpcc@greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org.