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2020 BRAZOS VALLEY
BUSINESS SUMMIT
Friday, September 25, 2020
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center or Virtually
Registration Now Open!
For information on the Summit, contact Erin Gough at the BVEDC:
egough@brazosvalleyedc.org or (979) 260-1755
or visit BVBusinessSummit.com for details
This one-day event, Friday, September 25, will 2020 KEYNOTE AND FEATURED SPEAKERS
feature dynamic presentations with updates
on economic developments and projections
that directly affect our state and region. The
Summit will also provide attendees with tools
and inspiration to propel their organizations and
careers to the next level.
Dr. Ray Perryman Flip Flippen Ruth Hughs
Ray Perryman, President/CEO of The Perryman CEO Perryman Group Founder/Chair of Texas Secretary of State
Group, and Flip Flippen, Founder/Chair of Flippen Group
Flippen Group are the keynote speakers of the
2020 Brazos Valley Business Summit.
Flippen’s keynote is sponsored by FUJIFILM Diosynth
Biotechnologies. The session featuring Secretary Hughs is
presented by Stafford Barrett Commercial Brokerage.
Tony Okoromadu Dr. Dennis Jansen Dr. Andrew Rettenmaier
There are two opportunities to Texas A&M Texas A&M PERC Texas A&M PERC
participate in this year’s event. Mays Business School
$125 - In-Person Registration Includes: $125 - Virtual Registration Includes:
• Access to all sessions in-person in the Texas A&M Hotel & • Access to all sessions virtually via the comfort of your own
Conference Center Ballroom workspace
• Copy of Flip Flippen’s new book “Your Third Story” • Copy of Flip Flippen’s New Book “Your Third Story”
sponsored by West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry sponsored by West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry
• Networking Opportunities and - Coffee, breakfast, and lunch • Package of Summit materials mailed to the address provided
The Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation is monitoring national, state and local COVID-19 updates closely and may adjust the event
and registration types as necessary to maintain public safety guidelines. Registrants are welcome to adjust their registration type at any time by
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Cashion Dental
No Dental Insurance? No Problem!
You asked, Cashion Dental listened! Many of their patients
are without dental insurance and have asked what can be
recommend as a helpful and affordable payment plan. After
much research and review, they are excited to offer their own
membership plan. This new program is called “Plan for Health,”
Cashion Dental’s own in-house dental service plan. Plan for
Health is perfect for patients without insurance or patients
expected to reach their annual maximum benefit coverage. Plan
for Health allows Cashion Dental to reward loyal patients for
keeping their dental health a priority. If this is something that might
interest you, give Cashion Dental a call!
Dr. Cashion is committed to staying on the cutting edge of
dental technology. He uses digital x-rays including 3D Imaging,
digital impressions, digital cavity detection, and intraoral cameras.
He also uses the current technology to provide his patients with
same-day crowns having them in and out in less than two hours!
And because dental implants are the new standard of care for
tooth replacement, he has trained and places dental implants in
his very own office – no need to go somewhere else.
Cashion Dental is also the only practice in the Brazos Valley
to offer the new Solea dental laser that is virtually noise-free and
allows procedures to be performed quickly, without any anesthesia.
The team is determined to provide top-quality, gentle, and
efficient dental care in a pleasant environment. Call
(979) 693-6723 to make an appointment or for further
assistance. Their team would be happy to help you!
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Hope Pregnancy Center
Coffee House
When does human life begin? Individual
answers to that question vary along
an extensive timeline, from the point
of conception all the way to when the
kids move out of the house! Political
party affiliation is not as connected to a
person’s response as you might think.
Some Christian denominations are pro- stated life begins at conception. For and chocolate (!) — during which they
abortion and some are pro-life. There are them, however, that is not the point. welcome philosophical discussions about
pro-life atheists. Even within the pro-life The question, they argue, is when life matters such as these, in addition to
community, there is disagreement on the does personhood begin? What the providing tours and information about the
moment that life should be protected. personhood concept centers around center. One thing you will learn by visiting is
Hope Pregnancy Center has no desire is not the existence of human life, but that the focus is not just on helping women
to stir up controversy here, but simply to the value of human life. That discussion find alternatives to abortion, but also on
encourage the reader to give this question incorporates elements of science, preparing them to be successful parents
some personal thought. philosophy, religion, society, ethics, who are able to provide a healthy and
Believe it or not, there is actually liberty, and personal experience. abundant life for their little “person.” They
agreement that, from a scientific On the second Saturday of each month, hope to see you!
standpoint, human life does begin at Hope Pregnancy Center hosts a Coffee For more information, visit
conception. Even proponents of late- House — an uber-casual affair with nothing hopepregnancy.org call
term abortion and infanticide have more than comfy chairs, a coffee maker, (979) 695-9193.
The Sexual Assault
Resource Center
Education, Empowerment,
Advocacy
The Sexual Assault Resource Center’s
mission is to end the cycle of sexual
violence in the Brazos Valley through
education, empowerment, and advocacy.
Operating 24 hours a day, seven days
a week, the Sexual Assault Resource
Center’s Crisis Hotline provides survivors
of sexual violence and their significant
others immediate support, crisis
intervention, accompaniments, and
referrals for the entire Brazos Valley. The
volunteer advocates and staff at SARC
have received extensive training in sexual
assault crisis intervention.
There is no typical rape survivor
— women, men, and children from
all backgrounds can be survivors of
sexual violence. SARC services Brazos,
Burleson, Robertson, Washington, Leon,
Madison, and Grimes counties at no cost.
For more information, call
(979) 731-1000 or email
reachingout@sarcbv.org.
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Gentle. Compassionate. Confidential.
Choose Hope.
Providing pregnancy testing, pregnancy consultation,
pregnancy verification, limited obstetrical ultrasound,
pregnancy loss support, education and material assistance
Free of Charge.
Hope Pregnancy Center
205 Brentwood Drive • College Station
(979) 695-9193 • hopepregnancy.org
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Legacy Nursing & exceptional,
compassionate
Rehabilitation care in the
Where the Legacy of Life Matters Brazos Valley.
Legacy Management Group is excited Their years of
to join the Brazos Valley community and experience in
begin operating in Bryan College Station. the industry
Legacy recently acquired Generations allow them to
Center for Senior Living located in Bryan. assist families
Legacy Management Group is an during the
established health care provider with difficult process
the owners having more than 40 years of selecting
of experience in skilled nursing. They someone to
have spent most of their lives working in entrust with the
many areas of long-term care, including care of your
administration, consulting, operations, loved one.
and ownership, all the while developing a The facility
vast experience to rely upon. CEO Devin offers varying
Gum says, “Generations was the perfect levels of care to
addition to our corporate family, as a highly residents based Large spacious rooms ensure a
successful and established facility. We on their individual needs for long-term care, comfortable stay for each resident. A full
are thrilled to be a part of the expanding skilled nursing, therapy, or rehabilitation. range of services including meals, snacks,
Bryan College Station community and look A comfortable home-like environment, an activities, laundry, housekeeping, and
forward to a long and prosperous future intensive therapy and rehabilitation team, transportation are all available for residents
here in central Texas.” and peaceful respite care are all provided to utilize.
Legacy currently operates several nursing under one roof. Specialty services including For more information or to
facilities across Louisiana and Texas. IV therapy, wound care, respiratory therapy, schedule a tour, call (979) 776-7521
Legacy plans to build on the foundation and cardiac rehab are also available or email bryanadmissions@
established by Generations to provide for residents. legacynursingrehab.com.
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Formerly Generations Center for Senior Living
• Experience quality and comfort in a
beautiful home environment
• Services including meals, snacks,
laundry, activities, housekeeping and
transportation.
• Highly experienced staff with over 600
years combined tenure.
• Specialty services including IV therapy,
wound care, respiratory therapy and
cardiac rehab.
• Rehabilitation services including physical,
occupational and speech therapy.
Why Choose Legacy? If you would like more
information, want to
Combining Legacy’s more
than 40 years of healthcare
schedule a visit, or have
industry experience with the
foundation and reputation
additional questions,
of Generations, we are please contact us.
proud to offer exceptional,
compassionate care in the
Brazos Valley. Our dedicated
staff is committed to meeting We look forward to
the needs of our residents at
every level. Legacy Nursing helping you any way that
and Rehabilitation, “Where the
Legacy of Life Matters.” we can.
2817 Kent Street • Bryan, Texas 77802 • (979) 776-7521
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CHI St. Joseph Health designation as an accredited Chest
Pain Center and the first as a
Here, Always. Primary Stroke Center in the region.
When it comes to choosing a They remain the first and only
health care provider for you and Joint Commission certified Heart
your loved ones, CHI St. Joseph Failure Program and Gold-awarded
Health has been the Brazos American Heart Association – Get
Valley’s leader in providing trusted, with the Guidelines program in the
quality health care when it matters seven-county area. The regional
most. Part of CommonSpirit hospital in Bryan is home to the
Health, the largest Catholic only level II Emergency and Trauma
health care system in the United Center in the Brazos Valley, the
States, CHI St. Joseph Health is highest in the region. With the
committed to improving the health most comprehensive availability
of the people they serve. of specialists in the region, they
Their expansive network provide diagnoses and immediate
is comprised of five hospitals treatment of life-threatening
including CHI St. Joseph Health injuries seven days a week and are
Regional Hospital in Bryan; equipped to handle even the most
College Station Hospital, formerly serious cases. Additionally, they are
College Station Medical Center; home to the only air and ground
Madison Hospital; Grimes EMS service in the Brazos Valley,
Hospital; and Burleson Hospital. It and they are also home to several
also includes two long-term care Centers of Excellence including
facilities, an assisted living facility, Texas A&M University Primary
and multiple clinics conveniently Care Network, Neurosciences,
located across the Brazos Valley. Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Oncology,
CHI St. Joseph Health is and Cardiology.
proud to be the Brazos Valley’s For more information, visit
leader in emergency and trauma CHIStJosephHealth.org.
services, having received the first
Cancer Clinic peers, their patients, and the communities positive, uplifting, and endlessly supportive
they serve. environment. You truly know you are in
World-Class Community When patients choose the Cancer Clinic, the best possible place to face one of
Cancer Doctors they get an incredible team of oncology- life’s greatest challenges. For more
Dr. Erin Fleener, M.D., Dr. Mark Floyd, M.D., certified nurses and the convenience of information, visit cancerclinic.com
Dr. Terry Jenkins, M.D., and Dr. Kumud an on-site infusion center in an always or call (979) 776-2000.
Tripathy, M.D., are four wonderfully talented L TO R: DR. TERRY JENKINS, M.D, DR. MARK FLOYD, M.D., DR. ERIN FLEENER, M.D., DR. KUMUD TRIPATHY, M.D.
and award-winning physicians.
As medical oncologists, they have
dedicated their professional lives to helping
patients and their families through the
cancer treatment journey by staying on
the leading edge of cancer treatments and
working as a team with surgeons, radiation
oncologists, and in-patient cancer facilities.
The doctors excel at being good listeners
and trusted guides. Their innate ability to
create a positive and confident outlook
is always balanced with truthful and
straightforward information and guidance.
The combined skills of the four physicians
have repeatedly been recognized by their
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Our ER is Open. Ready. And Safe.
Emergencies are one-of-a-kind events. You don’t know when, or how, or where
they’re going to happen. But you do know that when an emergency takes place,
you’ll want an Emergency Room you can count on.
Especially now, when our community continues to battle COVID-19, you need to
know that there’s a hospital ER that’s open, ready, and safe for you and your family.
And we are. For more information, visit us at CHIStJoseph.org/Here-Always.
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Parc at Traditions a resort-style Hill Country
lifestyle that is comfortable,
Exceptional Senior Living! stylish, and secure.
Since opening its doors in late 2017, Inspired by an abiding
Parc at Traditions has defined the “art of tradition of “ladies and
hospitality” in senior living for the residents gentlemen serving ladies
of Bryan, College Station, and the greater and gentlemen,” the Parc at
Brazos Valley. During that time, this Traditions staff is carefully
exceptional retirement community has selected and trained to
earned the favor of countless seniors and uphold Parc’s standards
their families with its uncompromising of service excellence —
dedication to hospitality, service, and attentive, responsive,
care. Parc at Traditions is a also a trusted relaxed, and friendly. Best
resource for seniors and their families of all, the signature Parc with the neighboring Texas A&M Health
who may have questions during these lifestyle is available to residents for a single, Science Center and the nearby MatureWell
uncertain times. all-inclusive monthly fee. There are no large Lifestyle Center to explore innovative ways
Thoughtfully situated on a beautiful buy-in or entrance fee requirements, and to enhance the quality of life for seniors and
14-acre wooded site and conveniently Parc at Traditions’ resident-friendly lease their families.
located in the heart of the vibrant agreements enable residents to maintain For the third year in a row Parc
Traditions Club community, Parc at their financial independence, control, and at Traditions has been voted
Traditions offers a selection of fully peace-of-mind. “Best of the Brazos Valley” for
appointed Independent Living, Assisted Parc at Traditions is as part of the independent living, assisted
Living, and Memory Care apartment vibrant tapestry of life in the Traditions living, memory care, and senior
homes. Featuring chef-inspired fine Club master-planned community and living. To learn more and schedule
and casual dining, and complemented Lake Walk mixed-use town center a personal appointment, visit
by a remarkable array of features and developments. Parc at Traditions has also parcattraditions.com or call
amenities, Parc at Traditions has crafted established collaborative relationships (979) 213-4200.
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Exceptional
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we’re here for you...
Experience an established culture of ladies
and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.
Experience a staff dedicated to extraordinary
levels of hospitality, service and care.
Experience a reassuring sense of safety
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Experience a genuine community of neighbors
and friends.
Experience Parc at Traditions!
Questions? Allow us to be your resource during this uncertain time. Contact Us TODAY!
Independent Living
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Parc at Traditions
3095 Club Drive, Bryan, Texas 77807
979.213.4200
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Reece & Jouett Radiant
Exceptional Dentistry
Dr. Michael K. Reece, DDS and
Dr. Ryan Jouett, DDS
Dr. Reece and Dr. Jouett, partners in
Reece & Jouett Radiant Exceptional
Dentistry, have been in their new, state-
of-the-art dental center located in Bryan’s
Park Hudson business park for just a few
months and the accolades from patients
have been nothing but positive.
DR. MICHAEL K. REECE, LVIM, FICOI DR. RYAN M. JOUETT, LVIF, FICOI
The new office is one the most
advanced dental centers in America. The Dentists designation by his peers 16 years patients to learn about their options in
warm and inviting facility is unique with its in a row, and is one of only 25 Master advance of coming to the office.
spa-like amenities, state-of-the-art patient Dentists in the world. Together, Dr. Reece and Dr. Jouett’s
rooms, and dedicated surgery suites that Dr. Jouett has more than 16 years complimentary talents and new facility
allow patients to experience the most of experience and advanced training make them one incredible team
advanced dentistry procedures available in focused on implant research and focused on six key areas of expertise:
the world today. development. He is both an LVI and Cosmetic Dentistry, Non-Surgical
Dr. Reece is Chief Clinical Instructor at ICOI Fellow and has been recognized Facelifts, Headaches/TMJ/TMD, New
Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental for Outstanding Achievement in You Dentures, Implants, and Fearless
Studies where he teaches other dentists Prosthodontics by the Southwest Sedation. These procedures, individually
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world. He has been voted Best Dentist in Jouett is completing his Master Dentist patient’s life for the better.
The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Awards 12 requirements and recently implemented For more information, visit
times, awarded the Texas Monthly Super innovative online virtual consults, allowing drreece.com or call (979) 846-6515.
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By JACKSON KING
A s open concepts in the home have
become more prevalent, one area
where homes have tried to become more
an example, I’ve had rooms where we had to
turn on all these lights just to use the room
during the day. But with [natural light], it
Solatube
While windows and skylights both have
major limitations, one product that can
innovative is through adapting natural went from a room that we rarely used to a help enhance natural lighting in the
light. Whether at home or a business, room that we use all the time, because not household is a product called a Solatube.
adopting methods to incorporate only can you avoid turning on a bunch of Capturing sunlight light from the roof,
natural lighting into homes rather than lights, but just the room feels more friendly.” these tubes transmit natural lighting
artificial sources has provided benefits Don’t Rely on Windows and Skylights from the outside to any light in the house,
to personal health and people’s wallets. A great place to start incorporating giving a natural light feeling at areas
With improvements in lighting technology, natural light into a home or business is windows can’t reach, says Bingham.
it’s easier than ever to accomplish an through the use of windows. However, “Every room in a house will have at
affordable accommodation. while windows can provide a marginal least one exterior window,” Bingham says.
The Glowing Results of Natural Lighting benefit compared to closed off walls, they “The problem comes when you have either
Whether it is inside the home or in the often lack the ability to provide light in all large rooms or closed off spaces, like an
workplace, studies have shown the use of parts of the room, says Bingham. interior bathroom. With Solatubes, and
natural lighting can drastically improve “Something that I discovered years I’m a little biased, cause I’ve been working
people’s mood and stress level. Employees ago was that for rooms that have large with it for 25 years, they can direct the
who work in natural light recorded higher window areas on their outside walls, even light where you want it to be, as opposed
levels of energy than those who don’t, though the outside is covered, the room to a window where you had to put on the
according to a study by the Swiss Federal still itself feels dark and not inviting,” outside wall and hope that the light goes
Institute of Technology. Additionally, Bingham says. “If I can generate a light through the interior where you want.”
using natural light can help lower energy source inside of the room away from the Since Solatube is a rather cost-effective
consumption and costs by 10 to 20 percent, window, what that does is evens out the product, Bingham says he’s seen many
according to research collected by energy natural light and makes the whole room customers return to him multiple times to
company Southern California Edison. feel very inviting.” order more Solatubes for their home.
Someone with first-hand experience Additionally, skylights in the ceiling “I’ve had customers, including one
of the benefits of natural lighting is Bill create serious temperature and energy customer right now, what she’s done is
Bingham, owner of Aggie Daylighting. issues for the home during the summer every month or two, she’ll call me up and
In his 25-year career remaking people’s and winter months, says Bingham. say, ‘Okay, I’m ready for another one,’”
homes, Bingham says he has seen the “The traditional skylight sucks the Bingham says. “It’s easy for us to come
experience first hand of installing natural energy out of the house during the winter in and do as little or as much as someone
light into people’s homes. months, acting like a chimney, so all can afford at a specific time. She loves
“Anybody that’s in a shut-in type situation, your heat is going up against that dome.” them, so for her, she does what she can
especially an elderly person that is less active, Bingham says. “During the summer, UV for her budget.”
[natural light] is certainly gonna be a big radiation is penetrating down on the glass Through the use of Solatubes,
benefit to them,” Bingham says. “If you use and creating a hotspot in your house, households or commercial businesses can
natural light versus artificial light, the rooms which your air conditioner has to pick up affordably incorporate natural lighting
feel more comfortable. Using my house as and convert into cool air.” into their home, says Bingham. i
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A Look Into the Future
By NICOLE SHAIR
I n a world where technology is integrated
into everything from lights to stereos to
cars, smart home technology reigns.
certain automated scenes,” Boeker says.
“You can have certain lights come on or
certain music come or just have certain
to integrate into modern usage. According
to businessinsider.com, consumers are
uneasy about being watched, listened to, or
Almost everything we own is things happen, all at the press of a button.” tracked by devices in their homes and this
connected, whether it is a television or According to audiovideobcs.com, uneasiness has led to a decrease in smart
an alarm clock, and even more can be customers can create an “away” setting home technology.
connected with the integration of various that will set back HVAC settings and “I think if a lot less people had a fear of
devices with a central control platform in turn off all lights, music, and TVs when smart home technology, they would use it
the home, according to AudioVideo Sales nobody’s home; program a “party” setting a lot more because it makes a lot of sense,”
Manager Brett Boeker. that will set mood lighting and broadcast Boeker says in response to fears about
“When most folks think of smart home music wherever customers want it; and smart home technology. “It’s so easy and
devices, they think of Amazon Echo or Google with a “nighttime” setting, customers hands-free; it’s just practical.”
Nest,” Boeker says. “We don’t sell those can lower the temperature in their Boeker believes what truly holds
devices, but we do integrate these devices to house without getting out of bed. The consumers back from purchasing and
make your home more connected.” possibilities are endless. using smart home technology is the cost
With the help of home automation “Someone could have a sophisticated and maintenance associated with having
systems, people can connect and control home automation system that can do all such technology.
their lives like never before, says Boeker. kinds of neat things,” Boeker says. “You could “Once people get to try it and like it,
Consumers can control multiple home have it be an alarm clock which wakes you that’s all most folks need to be sold on
entertainment and technology systems up in the morning by playing certain things smart home technology,” Boeker says.
with a single user-friendly interface and having the lights turn on or you can have “But it does require a certain amount of
utilizing smart home technology. lights come on and off automatically to your maintenance to work well.”
“There are systems which can be built presence or certain sounds.” For more information on smart home
right into homes that incorporate various There are some fears associated with technology and what all can be done with
keypads or touch panels that can activate home technology, which has made it harder it, visit audiovideobcs.com. i
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