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Take 5 With Tracie Featuring Mark Linabury of the Greater EMC Chamber
Take 5 With Tracie Featuring Mark Linabury of the Greater EMC Chamber: Reflecting on Growth, Challenges, and Community Impact In this insightful conversation brought to you by Community Impact, Tracie sits down with Mark Linabury, the President and CEO of the Greater EMC Chamber, to celebrate his six-year anniversary leading this dynamic organization. Mark shares his reflections on the chamber’s growth, the challenges brought on by rapid expansion, and his vision for the future. Whether you’re a current
Northpark Needs You: Chambers Unite to Support Kingwood Businesses Amid Road Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northpark Needs You: Chambers Unite to Support Kingwood Businesses Amid Road Expansion KINGWOOD, TX — July 29, 2025 – The Greater East Montgomery County Chamber and Partnership Lake Houston have joined forces to launch Northpark Needs You, a unified campaign to support Kingwood businesses impacted by the ongoing Northpark Drive road expansion project. This regional effort comes in response to construction initiated by the Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority, which—while vital to
Calling All Kitchen Kings: Annual Men Who Cook Fundraiser Set for October 18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2025 Calling All Kitchen Kings: Annual Men Who Cook Fundraiser Set for October 18 SPLENDORA, TX – The Splendora Education Foundation is heating the culinary scene and inviting all local chefs, grill masters, and culinary enthusiasts to participate in its annual Men Who Cook fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM at The Atrium Center in New Caney. This one-of-a-kind event brings together community leaders, business owners, and
Here's How Small Businesses Can Stay Nimble When the Ground Shifts
Running a small business feels like surfing during a storm. One wave crests just as another breaks behind it, and your footing is never quite guaranteed. Organizational change, whether it's driven by growth, economic headwinds, internal restructuring, or just plain necessity, only adds more waves to the lineup. But small business owners who treat change like an inevitable current rather than a one-off crisis are the ones who tend to stay on the board. Start With Clarity, Not Chaos Before you even
From Gig Workers to Team Players: Best Practices for Thriving Global Freelance Teams
In the past decade, the freelance economy has exploded, reshaping how businesses operate and how people work. The pandemic only accelerated this shift, forcing companies to embrace distributed teams. But managing a global team of freelancers isn’t as simple as posting a job listing and cutting a check. Cultural differences, time zones, and varying work styles can either be a company’s greatest strength or its biggest challenge. If you want to build a team that’s not just productive but also happy and
Greater EMC Chamber Celebrates a Milestone for Tyler Jones’s 7-Year Work Anniversary
Article by Tracie Kamenoff Photos provided by Tyler Jones The Greater EMC Chamber is thrilled to celebrate the seventh anniversary of our esteemed Director of Communications, Mr. Tyler Jones. Tyler has been instrumental to our Chamber, contributing extensively toward our mission to foster a “Member Focused and Opportunity Driven” environment for the respected members of our Chamber. As the Director of Communications, he manages the Chamber’s branding and many aspects of our member experience
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Greater EMC Chamber Promotes Cheri Grebe to Vice President of Member Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/5/2025 The Greater EMC Chamber is proud to announce the promotion of Cheri Grebe to Vice President of Member Opportunities. Formerly, the Director of Development, Cheri has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of the Chamber since 2019. During her tenure, membership increased to more than 500 in 2023, a historic milestone for the Chamber’s 35-year history. She has spearheaded member recruitment efforts that have resulted in a 100th new member celebration for
Greater EMC Chamber Hires Tracie Kamenoff for New Director of Events and Marketing Position
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/16/24The Greater EMC Chamber is proud to announce a new Director of Events and Marketing position with Ms. Tracie Kamenoff taking on the role to strengthen their value in the business community. Tracie will manage the planning and execution of Chamber events including monthly luncheons, breakfasts, and after-hours networking mixers. She will also manage the Chamber’s special events including an Annual Casino Night Extravaganza, Quarterly Leading Ladies Luncheons, Annual Golf