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Business Briefs

Monday, May 17, 2010

Photo: The Mills Branch Salon & Spa opened for business on April 20 after much hard work and anticipation by owner Arceli Cannon. A licensed cosmetologist, Cannon decided to start her own business after living and working for eight years in the Kingwood area. �This decision was made to better serve my clients,� said Cannon. �My spa offers almost everything and my current clients are all so happy for me,� she said. The Mills Branch Salon & Spa is located on the corner of Mills Branch Drive and Dunnam Road in Kingwood. Services offered by Cannon include hi-lights and lo-lights; corrective color services; haircut and style for men, women and kids; hair extensions; permanent wave; up-hairdos; facials; waxing, hair and make-up for special occasions; ear candling; manicures and pedicures. For more information, call 281-782-0385. Photo by Trilla Cook

New SIGNARAMA franchise opens in Humble

SIGNARAMA, the world�s largest sign franchise, announces a new store at 11411 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., under the ownership of local resident Gregg Wiles.

Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Wiles worked as a convention and tradeshow contractor for nearly 30 years.

�Discovering SIGNARAMA came at a perfect time in my life because I was ready for a new business venture after nearly 30 years in the convention and tradeshow industry,� said Wiles. �SIGNARAMA was a perfect fit.�

With more than 950 retail locations worldwide, SIGNARAMA uses cutting-edge industry software programs to provide a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial segments of the business community.

For more information, contact Wiles at 281-458-7400. For franchising information, call 800-465-0362 or visit www.signarama.com.

AMI-Kingwood to sponsor AMI Boot Camp - Session II for HOA board members

Association Management Inc. - Kingwood (AMI) will sponsor AMI Boot Camp - Session II outlining homeowners associations� (HOA) deed restriction enforcement Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at Deerwood Country Club, located at 1717 Forest Garden Drive.

The instructors will be AMI co-founder, chairman & CEO David Regenbaum and real estate attorney Marc Markel, a shareholder with Roberts Markel PC. AMI Boot Camp-II is free and open to HOA board members living in and around Kingwood, Humble and Atascocita.

The purpose of the three-part AMI Boot Camp series is to clarify the role and responsibilities of the HOA board member, so that he or she may best represent their personal and community�s interests

Light snacks and smoothies will be served. Attendance at first AMI boot camp is not a requirement. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling Courtney Maughan, AMI-Kingwood Service Specialist, 281-358-9090, by May 18. Seating is limited.

Photo: Prodigy Insurance Group, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of their new Independent Insurance Agency located at 25408 Highway 59 (known locally as the �Raymark Building�). They are sharing offices with the newest Realtor in the area - RE/MAX Rewards. �We are very excited to become a part of the local East Montgomery community,� said Dave Kotowych, president of Prodigy Insurance Group. �With the projected growth in the area and the team we have assembled we are confident in our success. We are a locally owned agency providing personal care and excellent customer service for your home and auto insurance needs. Our convenient location on the feeder road of U.S. 59 between FM 1314 and North Park Drive allows for easy accessibility to all clients.� Joining Dave as principles in the agency are his son Bryce Kotowych and a long time business partner, Brenda Sigurdson. Contact Prodigy Insurance Group at 281-354-4500 or e-mail Bryce Kotowych at Bryce @ProdigyInsuranceGroup.com or visit www.ProdigyInsuranceGroup.com.

Kingwood Branch Library to offer resume writing class

Knowledge of keyboarding and using a mouse is preferred. This two-hour class will be held Tuesday, June 1 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. In this class, attendees will learn how to write a resume to let potential employers know more about their professional experience. Space is limited and registration is required. Call the library�s Adult Services Department at 281-360-6804 or come to the library�s second floor to register. The Kingwood Branch Library is located at 4400 Bens View Lane.

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