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Welcome to the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce (GHACC) is a member-focused organization through which members can effectively develop their business and themselves. Since its founding in 1988, the hallmark of the Chamber has, and continues to be: “People do business with people they know, like, and trust.” Relationships developed in the Chamber become part of one’s business infrastructure. New friends can be found in the Chamber and some of those friendships will last a lifetime. Members can learn how to grow their markets, supply their business, mentor associates or even find a special mentor. GHACC works diligently to provide benefit to all members, be they new, or long-term.
This growing Chamber provides a forum into which its members’ businesses can fit together in an atmosphere of mutual benefit. Active participation provides multiple benefits including access to the entrepreneurs and management of business and organizations with differing viewpoints and methods that work. An abundance of activities provide networking occasions to create new business opportunities, obtain business referrals, join committees, have fun and enjoy a camaraderie unique to Heights Chamber members.
Just as the “Heights” is known for its uniqueness and historical Houston significance, the GHACC blends businesses, promotes “Buy Local First,” and has often been described as a “not so well kept secret for successfully serving its members.”
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Chamber News
Education Committee September 2022
Education Committee September 2022 Great first meeting of the Greater Heights Chamber Education Committee! Thank you all who came, and we look forward to building those partnerships and showcasing the remarkable work the schools are doing and the fantastic businesses that are stepping up to the plate to bring about the community’s future. So, to let you know each month we have the meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at 10 am—via Zoom! So, everyone can come and miss their work responsibilities, limit virus and enhance safety. This is a great way to get your message out. For the schools, we have lots of opportunities with festivals and fundraising events for this fall and [...]
Heights Business Spotlight for Executive Motorsports
Executive Motorsports are the local window tinting service experts. They provide their customers with the highest quality of window tint installation and customer service on a daily basis. Their goal goes beyond window tinting, but improving the performance and functionality of your windows. Did you know that when they install window film it helps keep your car cool, intact and can even prevent damage to skin? With their certified technicians and being a BlackMax car tint film and 3M Crystalline Authorized Dealer you will leave our shop, not only with your new tint windows looking great, but with them capable of blocking UV Rays, glare and heat. Executive Motorsports 2521 North Durham Dr Houston, TX 77008 [...]
Heights Business Spotlight for Helping Handler
Lori Medrano is a Virtual Assistant dedicated to assisting clients with their workload. She understands how daily tasks may cause overload, so she takes satisfaction in being one phone call away to help ease the burden! Lori also understands how stressful it feels to be overworked. So, her motto is: “Let her helping hand help you get things done!” She is trustworthy and honest, and strives to ensure she complete tasks in a timely manner while maintaining client satisfaction. Lori starts by listening and understanding exactly what her clients need in order to alleviate their pain points. Then she develops a plan of action to help them run their lives and business more efficiently. As long [...]
Heights Business Spotlight for McGrath Pest Control
McGrath Pest Control is a family owned and operated business founded in 1974 by Douglas McGrath, until his son Scott McGrath took the reins in 2016. With over 22 years invested in the company, not only does Scott embody the core values of knowledge, dedication and professionalism, he also brings the power of the digital age. New technology mixed with decades of experience has allowed McGrath to service customers faster and easier. During the past four decades McGrath Pest Control has built a reputation for excellence, performance and dependability. This was achieved by becoming thoroughly familiar with Houston’s seemingly endless array of pests, and what they respond to. They created individual pest control plans for their [...]
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Member Spotlight
Donna Torres
Owner
Greater Heights Business Solutions
I am originally from rural Oklahoma, but I moved to Texas shortly after graduating from high school. I attended and graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2000 with a degree in Finance.
After graduating I started my career and spent the next 10 years at Shell Pipeline working in various roles in accounting and financial analysis. I also obtained my MBA from SHSU in 2003 while working at Shell.
I left Shell and the finance field briefly to explore another passion of mine – real estate. Although I decided, ultimately, not to pursue real estate as a career, I have maintained my real estate license as a means of managing my rental properties that I own.
After leaving real estate, I went back into the finance field in 2014 working for a travel agency as their finance manager.
After I had my beautiful twin daughters in 2016. I decided I wanted to be more present for them while they were small, so I created Greater Heights Business Solutions – a virtual bookkeeping business. This business has given me the opportunity to build and grow a business from scratch all while having the flexibility to be hands on with my daughters.
I love serving my small business owners as they start and/or grow their businesses. I love the details, cleaning up messes, figuring out solutions to problems, delivering a clean set financials and advice that helps them understand and grow their businesses.
I joined the chamber in 2018 shortly after I started my business. I am very active in the chamber, and I serve or have served on multiple committees – Gala, Crawfish Festival, Ambassador, and Membership Engagement – chair/co-chair as well as a few others when asked.
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Membership
Member Benefits
Why join the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce? If you own a business or are involved in the Houston Heights, being a member of the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce brings you numerous benefits. Invest in your organization's future and join the over 500 members that already are reaping the benefits. To begin learning about membership benefits, attend a monthly Member Orientation Luncheon and begin to realize them immediately.
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Testimonials
Donna Torres
Here’s why being on a Chamber Committee expands my business connections.
“Joining other Chamber members on a committee establishes recognition of me for my business and service capabilities. With an opportunity to provide new ideas or input in the planning and staging of Chamber events, I have the occasion to meet and interact with fellow members in different fields. Working together provides an arena for me to expand my skills in areas where I may not have been involved before. Equally important is learning how vital collaboration can be to my future success. The Chamber offers a variety of committees, so there are many looking to grow and add new talent.”
Danielle Stewart
Here’s why I put Noontime Networking on my Calendar Every Time.
“I know the Chamber monthly Breakfast Connection is a good networking opportunity but, as a working mom, early mornings can be hectic for me. The bi-monthly Noontime Networking sessions fit my schedule perfectly. I can have lunch, learn about a member’s business, and effectively network all in the course of time I would normally spend just going to lunch. Thanks to the Chamber for serving my needs.”
Jason Cantrelle
Here’s why I Sponsor a Chamber Event!
“One of the benefits of being a part of the Heights Chamber is the opportunity to promote and highlight my business in a cost-effective way to fellow members. I have found that sponsoring an event brings with it an additional emphasis on my business and recognition of me and my services. I know that members do business with fellow members and getting them to know me and my capabilities better, leads to future business and referrals.”
Tools and Resources
Members Helping Members!
Our chamber is unique in that our members really do want to see other members succeed. If you are looking for guidance or information for your business, try reaching out to one of our members. Our online directory is a great tool to find the business professional that best fits your needs.
Chamber Contact Info
The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce is here for you!
Call us at 713.861.6735
Email us at president@heightschamber.org
Follow us on Facebook and look for our weekly E-blast on Tuesday!
If you need to meet with us, please contact us via email to schedule an appointment.
Helping you take your business to Greater Heights!