Letter from the Board Chair

I am looking forward to my second year of serving as Board Chair of the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce for 2022-23. I have been on the board since 2016 and have watched it serve businesses and more importantly the people who live and work here in the East End. This year we were able to hold all our events live and it was wonderful to be able to get together again and see old friends and make new ones. All our events were well received and the opportunity for networking gives us all one more reason to look forward to the many exciting events we are planning this year. Please visit our website to stay up to date on our upcoming events. Since I was able to attend every event, I was able to see just how much work it takes to run a successful event. I really am proud of what the staff has been able to achieve.

The diverse make up of our board which includes maritime industry, banks, restaurants, small and large businesses as well as representatives of many elected officials allow us to have a dynamic team who are well equipped to help make the East End the place to live and work in Houston.

We are committed to continuing to promote and sustain business growth so that others will want to join us as we get back to a more normal business environment. The opportunities, as we move forward, are unlimited and I know the Chamber will be proactive in helping our members take advantage of the future. One of the key ingredients for our future growth is a well-educated workforce and we will be working to enhance our partnerships with our educational board members and growing our scholarship programs. 

The East End has a rich history and is known for its diversity, great food, small family businesses, thriving industry of Port Houston and our many refineries. It is the place to be. My employer is H-E-B which we believe stands for Here Everything is Better. I think that phrase can equally well describe the future of the East End because we, at the 30-year-old East End Houston Chamber of Commerce, will be working along with all our members to make sure it’s better. If you are not yet a member, we hope you will join us because I am convinced our future is bright.

Mike Redditt

General Manager

H-E-B Gulfgate