Fort Bend

Dollars & Sense: Mastering Capital Management

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Professional Division is hosting “Dollars & Sense: Mastering Capital Management” presented by Paras Kharel, an Assistant Vice President for Frost Bank & Manish Seth, a CPA and Advisory firm Co-founder/Partner for Seth & Associates CPAS at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®) is designed to help leaders […]

Texas Talks: Insights with Comptroller Glenn Hegar

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division will host “Texas Talks: Insights from Comptroller Glenn Hegar” Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch (11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407). Comptroller Glenn Hegar was elected the 36th Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in November 2014. As CFO for the world’s eighth-largest economy, Hegar monitors Texas’ financial health to ensure it maintains strong fund balances. During his term in office, he […]

Master Gardeners host veggie/herb plant sale Saturday

Take time to stop by the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Spring Vegetable/Herb plant sale on Saturday, March 9, in Rosenberg. The sale will be at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, from 9 a.m.-noon (or sold out). It will feature 15 varieties of tomatoes from large to cherry and 15 varieties of peppers from hot to sweet. There also will be eggplant, basil, rosemary, mint and other herbs. Unsure what might work […]

Master Gardeners invite you to tour Demonstration Gardens

Fort Bend County Master Gardeners invite you to take a look at what they’re growing in their Demonstration Gardens, either by self-guided tours (all year), or by guided group tours in the spring and fall. For self-guided tours, the Demonstration Gardens are open seven days a week during daylight hours. You can grab a map at the entrance to the Herb Garden behind the Bud O’Shieles Community Center (see below) and walk around at your […]

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Announces 2024 Gala Theme

Once Upon a Time will be the theme for Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s annual Gala which will be held at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This fun and festive event will feature strolling fairy tale characters, a live and silent auction, raffle, wine, spirits and gift card pulls. Michele Fisher will emcee for the 11th year. Attire for the evening is elegant with black tie and themed attire optional. […]

2024 State of the City Rosenberg Recap

(ROSENBERG, TEXAS) Mayor Kevin Raines spoke to over 275 business owners and residents at the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s annual State of the City Rosenberg luncheon held on February 15, 2024 at the Rosenberg Civic Center. The theme of the Mayor’s address was #RTown Thrives (Teamwork, Hometown, Respect, Integrity, Vision, Employees and Service). Mayor Raines shared the strategic plan for the next five years, along with the new mission statement: Provide exception services that create […]

SPRING BREAK BLAST

Gear up for an explosive burst of joy and wonder as Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Spring Break Blast ignites the stage with electrifying energy! March 9 to 16, 2024 (Closed Sunday, March 10) Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a wild ride of excitement at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Spring Break Blast! Brace yourselves, little adventurers, because this week-long spectacle is bursting at the seams with daily performances that will […]

Missouri City Infrastructure Update

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Infrastructure Planning Division will host an informative event titled “Missouri City Infrastructure Update” on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM. Join the Fort Bend Chamber’s Infrastructure Planning Division as we host Shashi Kumar, P.E., City of Missouri City’s Public Works Director & City Engineer and Angel Jones, Missouri City’s City Manager. Mr. Kumar and Mrs. Jones will be informing participants on plans and updates to infrastructure within […]

Unlock Your Creativity This Spring Break!

Are you ready to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary? Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of creative expression at our Spring Break Camps! Duds to Dazzle Fashion Workshop March 12th – Embark on an exhilarating adventure where you’ll learn the art of transforming plain or uninspired objects into dazzling fashion statements! Our interactive workshop will empower you with techniques to unleash your creativity and turn “duds” into extraordinary works of art. […]

Fruit tree sale draws shoppers

People lined up early the morning of Feb. 10 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Barn H) to purchase fruit trees from the Texas Master Gardeners of Fort Bend County. Master Gardener/Chairperson Barbara Brannon said, “We were blessed with the best and warmest weather we have ever had. Things started out slow but moved along at a nice pace.” She called it “a great sale.” Master Gardener/Fundraising Director Ursula Cooper said more than 600 customers […]