This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Cary Perrin, President/CEO of the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce. Cary shares lessons learned from our recent participation in the Pearland Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, upcoming events with the Chamber and how businesses can get the best bang out of their Chamber membership. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor 1820 Coffee House. Thank you to the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode in the boardroom. If you’d like to contact the Chamber, you can do so using the links below. Website: AlvinManvelChamber.org Facebook: @AlvinManvelChamber Email: [email protected]

This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Christian Bionat with Greater Houston Partnership. Christian talks about his career in politics and his current role at Greater Houston Partnership. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor ZOMADD Boutique. Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit PearlandChamber.org. If you’d like to contact Christian Bionat, you can do so using the links below. Personal Facebook: @Christian.Bionat LinkedIn: @Christian-Bionat Greater Houston Partnership: Houston.org

This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Restauranteur and Entrepreneur, Chris Gonzales. Chris discusses his discission to close his restaurant, Nachos Nachos and how he deals with life's changes. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor ZOMADD Boutique. Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit PearlandChamber.org. If you’d like to contact Chris Gonzales, you can do so using the links below. Personal Facebook: @Gonzigity620 Nacho Nachos on Facebook: @NachoNachosHTX

This week Dorian & Jake sit down with President CEO of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce where we discuss why the local Chamber of Commerce is important, how he got into the non-profit world, and why he enjoys what he does so much. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor ZOMADD Boutique. Thank you to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit PearlandChamber.org. If you'd like to contact Jim or the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, you can do so using the links below. Facebook: @PearlandChamber Instagram: @pearland_chamber Website: PearlandChamber.org Phone: 281.485.3634

This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Scott Salter of Alvin Skate N Party and Volunteer Firefighter. We talk to Scott about his involvement with the Entertainment Center industry and the local Alvin community. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to contact Scott or the Alvin Skate Party, you can do so using the links below. Facebook: @alvinskate Instagram: @alvinskateparty TikTok: @alvinskateparty Phone: 281.756.0507

This this episode we switched things up. Many of our listeners visit us at 1820 Coffee House right here in Alvin. This week we talk to our 1820 Coffee House Management team of Brittney Hill and Jayne Vincent. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Emergence Functional Nutrition and 1820 Coffee House. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to follow or contact Brittney or Jayne, you can do so using the following links: Instagram Brittney: @BrittneyHill__ Jayne: @Jayne.Vincent TikTok Brittney: @brittknee Jayne: @JayneClaire  

This week Dorian & Jake sit down with Broker/Owner, Lindsey Vaugh with Team Vaughn of Re/Max American Dream. We talk to Lindsey about starting Team Vaughn and what it is that drives her to build and run a top U.S. 10% of Re/Max Brokerage. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Texas Sno Fruit. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to contact Team Vaughn you can find them on their website at ListWithVaughn.com. Email: [email protected] Facebook: @REMAXTeamVaughn Instagram: @lindsey_vaughnremax Phone: 281.610.8353

his week Dorian & Jake sit down with Don Williams the owner of Don's Pottery Shop located in Rosharon Texas. We talked to Don about his time being a firefighter and how that turned into making pottery. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Texas Sno Fruit. Thank you to the Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to record this episode from your offices. To learn more about the Chamber visit alvinmanvelchamber.org. If you'd like to contact Don you can find them on Website Email: [email protected] Facebook: @DonsPotteryShop

This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the owner of Research Enhanced Performance Services (REPS), Dr. Lesley "Tugg" Kargbo. Tugg discusses physical therapy and sports performance. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. Recorded at the Siena Branch of the Fort Bend Library System. If you'd like to contact Dr. Kargbo at REPS you can find them on Facebook and Instagram. You can also email him at [email protected].

This week Dorian & Jake sit down with the owner of LoveHandle Phone Grips, Mike Watts. Mike talks about what it takes to survive in the world of entrepreneurship. Creating Community with Dorian and Jake is produced by 1820 Marketing and hosted by Dorian Strickland and Jake Starkey. Once again, we’d like to thank our sponsors of the show, the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsor Emergence Functional Nutrition. A special thank you to Mike for allowing us to record at the LoveHandle studio room facility. If you'd like to contact Mike Watts or LoveHandle you can find them on Facebook.