Meet Our Members

Please bear with us as information for all of our members is added here.  Each type of business is represented by one member only.

Judi Bouchard

Xocai Healthy Chocolate:  "Science has now proven what we knew all along - chocolate is good for you"

Distributor for Healthy Chocolate - high grade antioxidant 

Good Referrals For Me

• Health oriented individuals

• Judi Bouchard, Xocai Chocolate Health Chocolate 281-433-8423  judiblu904@aol.com

  People looking for alternatives to drugs - looking for natural remedies  
• People looking for additional revenue

Why Someone Should Hire Me

Great tasting chocolate that is healthy for you - need I say more?

Linda Drummond

Drummond Public Relations:  "Where traditional PR meets its online destiny!"

I specialize in helping people get the word out about who they are and what they do.  If they want others to know about them, I can help them look for a newsworthy angle.

Good Referrals For Me

• Anyone that wants to make an announcement to the public about goods or services they offer.  Especially if they are unique or different
• Anyone with a story or event that would be of interest to the public

Why Someone Should Hire Me

After working for international public relations firms and in the media for almost 16 years, I have a good working knowledge of what does and does not work to capture the media's attention. In the public relations business it is truly who you know and how you handle it.

Allie Gavigan

Aflac:  "Now, more than ever. . .Aflac can help with family expenses when you are sick or hurt"

Aflac pays cash to employees or individuals when they are sick or hurt. When you are sick or hurt, you likely are not going to work. When you don't go to work...you don't get paid. BUT, the bills keep coming in, don't they? Aflac can help by paying you cash via insurance policies such as Accident, Cancer, Short Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Dental and much more.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Allie Gavigan, Aflac Supplemental Health Insurance 832-244-4299 alice_gavigan@us.aflac.com www.aflac.com

  Any business owner, with 3 or more employees, who is willing to do a payroll deduction as a means of the employee paying for the insurance. [Typical clients are manufacturers, distributors, doctors, lawyers, security companies, banks, nurseries, nursing homes and retail shops]
• Any business owner who wants to improve his employee benefit package without costing the company money.
• Any business owner who has had to increase the deductibles on his major medical health insurance for his employees. Aflac cash can help fill the out of pocket cash gap needed for the employees' deductibles.

Why Someone Should Hire Me:

We offer great programs that are affordable and can be tailored to meet your specific needs by your helpful agent:  Allie with Aflac!

Debbie Gersh

Creativities:  "Creative design solutions for home and office"

Creativities provides interior design and decorating services, ranging from simply rearranging existing belongings for a fresh new look to managing and planning renovations from the ground up. We can recommend contractors and show you a wonderful world of materials and furnishings. I will work within your budget to achieve the best results for your money. It is not about spending money, it is about spending money wisely.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Realtors, both for staging needs and for referring clients purchasing homes
• Contractors looking for an interior designer to partner with
• Anyone with a constant source of people moving into new (or new - old) homes

Why Someone Should Hire Me

I listen to my clients and communicate effectively to achieve the goals set forth.  I present ideas based on the client's taste.  I give personal attention to all aspects of the project and exercise fiscal responsibility to achieve the greatest results.  I cherish my clients dreams as if they were my own.

Joanne Gore

Joanne L. Gore, CPA, LLC:  "Where customers count!"

If you are looking for a blend of personal service and integrity, you will find it at this firm.  Joanne L. Gore CPA, LLC offers a broad range of services for business owners, executives, independent professionals and retirees.  You will experience affordable rates and courteous, professional service.  Our services include:  Small business accounting services, tax preparation and planning, QuickBooks® consulting, controllership outsourcing, payroll, budgets and Eldercare®.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Joanne L. Gore, CPA LLC 281-499-6304 jgorecpa@comcast.net www.jgorecpa.com

  New businesses in the planning stage
• Individuals, business owners and nonprofit organizations needing tax and accounting assistance
• Children and grandchildren with elderly parents or grandparents
• QuickBooks users

Why Someone Should Hire Me

Joanne L. Gore CPA, LLC cares about the success and well being of her customers. She is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor® and keeps up-to-date with current tax laws. She gives careful attention to detail and planning so that her customers can focus on what they do best!

Lisa Lim

Chase Business Banking:  "Making business banking personal!"

As a Relationship Manager, I am dedicated to helping my clients with all their banking needs, whether it’s a new company starting out or an existing company looking to expand.  I help my clients with all their banking needs including checking/savings, loans, lines of credit, SBA guarantee loans, equipment financing, payroll, credit card processing, fraud prevention, credit cards, letters of credit, wire transfers, and more.  I serve as your primary contact to help you with all these services so you can focus on growing your business. 

Good Referrals For Me:

• Any business owner or decision maker of the company looking for a responsive and dedicated Relationship Manager

• Lisa Lim, Chase Business Banking Business Banking Relationship Manager lisa.c.lim@chase.com www.chase.com

  Businesses with annual sales revenue between $1 - 10 Million or any business needing over $250,000 in credit/loans
• Attorneys, CPAs, Title Companies, Commercial Real Estate Agents

Why Someone Should Hire Me:

As my title indicates, building relationships is the key to my success.  There are many choices when it comes to choosing a bank and more importantly, choosing a banker.  I make sure to understand your business and to help find solutions in order for you to succeed.  Please email me to set up an appointment. 

Sue Loehrer D.C.

Lone Star Chiropractic:  “Move better, feel better, live better”

In 1998, Dr. Susan Loehrer D.C. Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, CA. After practicing in Northern California and Tucson, Arizona; she has opened Lone Star Chiropractic in Houston, Texas.  Over the years she has had the experience of taking care of a wide range of the population. She will listen and answer all your questions so that together,
you may make the right decisions for your health. Lone Star Chiropractic's unique approach will address your specific needs in a way that fit your life so that you may achieve the best results.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Sue Loehrer, DC Chiropractor 713-337-2117 drsue@lschiropractic.com www.lschiropractic.com

  People of any age suffering from back aches, headaches, neck pain or numbness
• Other health care professionals: Medical doctors, nurses, physical therapists, obstetricians, and midwives
• Personal injury attorneys

Why Someone Should Hire Me: 

Over the years I have worked with such a wide range of the population, from very young to those with a few more years under their belts, expecting Moms, athletes and people with special needs. I have the experience to look at a person as an individual and work with them so that they may achieve their health goal. That might be something as basic as play time with your family to going back to a sport you stopped because of pain. I will always answer all your questions, and respect your time and ensure your visits are efficient and effective.

JoAnn Matthews

Corbett Personnel Services, Inc:  "Providing staffing solutions for over 25 years!"

Corbett Personnel has the solution, whether your staffing need is temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct hire. We provide employees in the administrative and accounting arenas at all levels, in all industries. Commercial real estate, oil & gas, engineering and legal are just a few industries that benefit from our long tenured recruiters' expertise. Corbett Personnel is a WBE (Woman Owned Business Enterprise) certified with the city, and a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certified with the state.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Human Resources Directors, Office Managers, Firm Administrators, Department Managers, Business Owners
• Companies that are undergoing change, i.e. growing, down-sizing, or moving.
• Anyone with an employee they want to replace confidentially.
• Individuals who are seeking employment opportunities, with good software skills, and minimum experience of 1 year in an office environment.

Why Someone Should Hire Me: 

Every company should experience the seamless process of hiring an employee who possesses the experience, skills, and work ethic that matches their staffing need and corporate culture perfectly. That is exactly what Corbett Personnel does for our clients every day! The tenure and experience of our staff is virtually unparalleled in the industry. I have personally been with Corbett Personnel for over 20 years, and the tenure of the remaining staff ranges from 12-25 years. This experience, coupled with state of the art technology, continuing education, and a personal approach to each staffing need, would benefit any organization. As one or our clients said, "One of the reasons I have been successful in HR is the partnership I have had with Corbett these last eight years."

Susie Murray

Susie Murray & Associates, Inc:  "Let's get organized together!"

Susie Murray says, “When people get tired of looking for stuff instead of doing stuff, that's when they hurry to call Murray.”  Susie takes the worry and stress out of difficult situations and brings joy back into your life. 

Good Referrals For Me:

• Self-employed people that do not have a filing, bookkeeping or paper tracking process set up
• Busy professionals that simply do not have the time or the inclination to clear up their cluttered space

• Susie Murray, Susie Murray & Associates, Inc. Professional Organizing 281-597-0414 tntsusie@aol.com www.susiemurray.com

  Small companies that need a system created to streamline their office procedures
• Private individuals that need clutter control and order in their home

Why Someone Should Hire Me

Susie's clients say it best: "Susie is like a warm blanket that comes in and makes sense of clutter.  She has an eye for order, what you need and what you don't and, within hours, turns stress into calm." ~ Helen Perry, Corporate & Personal Image Consultant, Houston, TX

“Susie took the task  of organizing my office from overwhelming to completed in just a few hours. I am still using the systems that she put in place for me to stay organized.” ~ Gail Bitterman Carey, Houston, TX

Susan Silverman

Gayla Bentley Fashions:  "Your curves.  Our clothes"

The Gayla Bentley Fashion Design Group provides high fashion designs for women with curves in sizes 2 – 28. As Director of Marketing for the fashion designer Gayla Bentley, I generate awareness of the firm through community involvement, introducing the beautiful women of Houston to quality high end fashion. We cater to the modern woman with curves and educate women on current styles and how to emphasize their individual attributes. In the fashion industry for 30 years, Gayla has been designing her own line for over 10 years.

We are a step up from retail shopping. Gayla’s clothing may be purchased directly from the designer in the relaxed atmosphere of our fashion salon. In addition, Gayla Bentley fashions may be purchased online at www.gaylabently.com or www.neimanmarcus.com.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Susan Silverman, Gayla Bentley Fashion Design Group 713-857-1623 susan@gaylabentley.com www.gaylabentley.com

  Women who enjoy personalized service when clothes shopping
• Women who want unique clothing custom-fitted to their body type
• And anyone seeking an expert speaker on the fashion design business

Why Someone Should Buy From Me:

Our fashions are affordable, unlike the couture designers. The majority of our fashions are manufactured in the U.S. and we encourage women to “Live in Personal Style” (i.e. LIPS)

Cynthia [Cindy] Stephens

Freelance Marketing and Communications Pro:  "Make your life easier.  Hire a writer.  No, hire a good writer."

Need a turnkey solution to your marketing and communication challenges? We create content for ads, eNewsletters, video and sales scripts, brochures, blogs, direct mail, and internal communications that work. We write to entice, inform, impress, and motivate and are proficient at discovering who a company is and why their customers and potential customers should buy from them.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Creative director or VP of a corporate marketing department, like within Shell, BP, BMC, Minute Maid, etc.

• Cynthia Stephens, Freelance Marketing and Communications Pro 713-349-4384 cindystephenswriter@ gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ marketingwriter

  Anyone with a business seeking to update, refine, or create web content or marketing materials
• Business owner opening new business that seeks to create sales material
• Webmasters, printers, or web designers with clients that need a content developer
• Someone seeking to update or create a resume

Why Someone Should Hire Me

Our client’s customers are seeking clarity, relevance, and a reason to buy from them. It’s my job to make sure they get it. We can take a project from the beginning, jump into the middle of mayhem, or edit and proof at the end. Client list includes: Halliburton, Schlumberger, and numerous smaller public and privately-held firms. A portfolio of work is always available upon request.

Priscilla Stoner

SilverDoor Gifting: "Everything but ordinary - personal & corporate gifts – crafted by hand"

SilverDoor Gifting specializes in finding only the best…exceptional and valuable gifts crafted by hand so each is uniquely special.

Good Referrals For Me:

• Director of Merchandise or Marketing, like within Minute Maid, Houston Livestock and Rodeo, Country Clubs etc

• Priscilla Stoner, SilverDoor Gifting Personal & Corporate Gifts - Crafted by Hand 713-206-2518 gifts@silverdoorgifting.com www.silverdoorgifting.com

  Anyone that wants to make a statement with their gift, whether it be personal or corporate
• Busy individuals who want extraordinary gifts for family and friends

Why Someone Should Purchase From Me:

SilverDoor Gifts saves you time and money - your gift is packaged in a complementary gift box with a hand tied ribbon along with an informational card and an enclosure card with your message.  We offer high power corporate branding, integrating your brand and your image into your gifts to communicate your message.  We're convenient, offering 24/7 easy and secure online shopping as well as a live person by phone:713.206.2518.  And, we offer a rewards program - refer 3 customers and receive a very special and valuable handcrafted gift. It’s really easy, no paper work – no hassle – just 3 referrals!

Tooter Wing

WineShop at Home:  "I'm a Wine Evangelist - my job is to save good people from bad wine!"

Tooter is a Wine Consultant with WineShop at Home, a licensed winery in Napa, CA. She conducts guided in-home wine tastings of limited production, artisan wines from WineShop. Invite up to 16 of your wine loving friends into your home for a fun afternoon or evening of wine tasting. Learn the four "S's" of wine, characteristics, flavors and aromas while discovering all the nuances of each unique wine. She recommends simple cheeses and chocolates you may serve at the tasting that pair perfectly with the wine she has selected for your event. Sniff, swirl, and sip your way to choosing the perfect wine just for you! Have you ever heard of so much fun for only $59 (over $120 worth of wine and shipped FREE!)?

WineShop at Home also offers you personalized wine labels with your company logo, family picture, or a range of greetings: Happy Holidays, Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, Thanks for Your Business, Congratulations, Welcome to Your New Home, etc.

We offer an affordable monthly wine club where you may choose any combination of wines (white/white, red/red, red/white), gift baskets and stemware. When you join the wine club, receive a complimentary bottle of wine your first month!

Good Referrals For Me

• Anyone who loves wine!

• Tooter Wing, WineShop at Home Wine Sales 832-594-7864 info@houstonwineshop.com www.houstonwineshop.com

  Anyone who love to entertain family, friends and/or clients
• Corporations, small business owners, realtors, mortgage brokers title companies or anyone who would love to have their own personalized wine labels to present to clients, friends, family for any occasion

Why Should Someone Hire Me 

Let me bring a little of the wine country lifestyle into the comfort of your home. Wine tasting and buying made fun, and what could be an easier get together to plan? Treat yourself to an affordable wine you know you love delivered directly to your door.

Life's too short to drink bad wine!