What Members are Saying about their Member Experience

Gaylyn R. DeVine
Owner
TLS Graphics

We love working with the GHCVB.  The staff is so easy to work with and really goes out of their way to get answers when you need a referral or are trying to find a business that does a particular trade and I appreciate that so very much.

The GHCVB works hard to provide as many opportunities when Conventions come to town and need a printer, and for that we are forever grateful!  We have made many friends and that is priceless!

We attended the Annual Meeting last year for the first time and got a behind the scenes view of the employees and Board that helps make things run and it is honestly my pleasure to print for you’ll knowing how much you love our City and try and bring business here!

Alberto Alfonzo
Owner
Tintos Spanish Restaurant & Wine Bar

My membership with the GHCVB means that I too promote the city, businesses and people to the rest of the world and other cities. Their constant communication to network opens doors and never stops the progress of small businesses and puts Houston on top as one of the greatest cities to visit and do business in.

GHCVB has provided me great number of contacts, advise, promotion and networking for Tintos and it has provided us with confidence that the city of Houston is dedicated to be part of the economic growth of our nation in this hard economic times. We have also been provided the confidence that Houston will remain at the top of the list when we need to have conventions, visitors, and revenue that comes from their work that can hugely impact our economy and businesses.

Jeffrey Joseph
President & CEO
Safeway Drivers

Safeway Drivers has been an active member of the GHCVB since April of 2005 and we have enjoyed a very fruitful relationship. As is the case with most startup companies we were resource challenged and did not relish the task of selecting from a myriad of organizations with which to partner to assist with our marketing and advertising strategy. Allocating a sustainable budget for both these vital programs was crucial but seemed unlikely.

Our membership was instrumental in solving several issues simultaneously. The networking mixers provided exposure to potential clients and partners such as Houston Premium Outlets; the online visibility afforded us an even more international presence and the validation received through our affiliation with a prominent organization proved invaluable as a reference source.

GHCVB staff members Jorge Franz, Daniel Palomo, Celia Morales, Niedra Billings, Angela McClellan, Judi T. Quesonova, and Mandy So's immense support have helped distinguished themselves - 2007 & 2008 were banner years due largely to their tremendous support. We receive quality leads which help to produce tangible results and in some cases our connection to clients remains intact long after providing service for a FAM or Site Visit.

GHCVB allows Safeway Drivers to reach a much broader spectrum of prospects, provides a high level of credibility and creates an environment for mutually beneficial partnerships. It has been a very rewarding experience and tremendous return on investment.

Laura Baker
Senior Account Executive
AJR Media Group

AJR Media Group has enjoyed membership with the GHCVB since 1992 and has been fortunate to be the GHCVB’s publishing partner for The Houston Official Visitors Guide and The Houston Meeting Planners Guide for many of those years as well.

We greatly value the many years of association with the CVB and find the resources available to us through our membership as invaluable.   

Over the years we have found many opportunities to grow our business and industry knowledge through GHCVB networking events, volunteerism, sponsorships and staff interaction.  Our membership has kept us “in the know” for what’s happening in Houston.