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New Partnership Members in June

Published Jul 19, 2021 by Julia McGowen

Downtown Houston

The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 19 new member companies in the month of June. The Partnership works to connect companies with resources, information and networking opportunities to help increase business while also providing a platform to influence the direction of the region.

New members joining in the month of June include:

Liongard Inc.: Liongard is an IT management platform, delivered as Software-as-a-Service, targeted towards the IT Service Provider markets. Houston is where the company was founded and where the majority of its teammates operate. Website 
 
BrandExtract: BrandExtract is a brand experience firm specializing in 360 degree brand strategies, marketing, branding and digital. Website 
 
Hance Scarborough LLP: Full service, experienced, bipartisan governmental advisors, consultants and attorneys for client challenges at the federal, state, county and municipal levels. Website 
 
KRJ Management: In an industry where to-do lists, site visits, violations and collections are the ordinary, KRJ Management believes it’s time for something extra in community management and financial management. Extra attention, extra care with extra enthusiasm. KRJ believes your lifestyle experience in an HOA should be extra special, so our team of ordinary women and men do things in an extraordinary way to serve you. Website 
 
Control Shift Video: Video production studio for advertising and marketing. We do high-quality motion graphics, 3d animations, and videography to wow your audience. Website 
 
Marsh USA Inc.: With 30,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries, Marsh USA Inc. provides risk management consulting, insurance brokering, and insurance program management services. Website 
 
Carolyn Lamb: We provide all real estate services from local, state to global. Carolyn Lamb’s goals include the best service to clients and the community. Website 
 
Adya Partners: Adya Partners is a multi-strategy investment and advisory firm focused on: (i) private secondary investments in late-stage Companies (ii) early-stage venture capital (seed-Series B) for energy, energy tech, climate tech, energy transition and enterprise solutions focused on the energy value chain iii) strategic advisory to founders, CEOs and Boards on growth, strategy, capital markets and M&A. Website 
 
WAYPOINT CHANGE IMPLEMENTATION: Waypoint partners with clients to implement step changes in operational performance working with clients to develop and deliver integrated programs that deliver operational improvements that manage the logical and emotional aspects of change. Waypoint’s success is derived from a proficiency with structured frameworks like Prosci change management, Agile and Lean Six Sigma combined with sector experience in oil & gas, petrochemicals, financial services, communications and manufacturing. Website
 
Sanchez Management Corporation: Management Company for various family entities and investments. 
 
Worldwide Oilfield Machine, Inc.: A globally recognized, multinational company established in 1980 with headquarters based in Houston, Texas. With over 2,500 employees, the WOM group of companies are strategically located worldwide with manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, sales offices and assembly/testing workshops all over the world. Website 
 
Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Serving Houston VBO's, VSO & PBO do greater work and work to have a thriving VBO economy. Website 
 
Iapetus Holdings: Iapetus Holdings LLC is a privately held portfolio company with a suite of energy and utility service businesses and alternative investments headquartered in Houston, Texas. Website 
 
Yvette Owo Coaching & Consulting: Yvette Owo Coaching & Consulting helps owners of mid-sized businesses increase profit and free up time. They also help mid-sized to enterprise-wide businesses improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Website 
 
Andrews Myers, P.C.: For over 25 years, Fortune 500 companies, private investors and other market leaders have selected Andrews Myers as their law firm of choice in Texas. Specialize in Construction law, Real Estate, Corporate law, Energy, Employment, Bankruptcy and Litigation & Arbitration. Website 
 
Digital Media Technologies, LLC: Digital Media Technologies, LLC is a technology integration firm that understands how to turn leading edge enterprise level solutions into effective business tools. Our goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and tremendous value for our customers. Website 
 
Plains All American: Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) is a publicly traded master limited partnership that provides midstream energy infrastructure and logistics services for crude oil, natural gas liquids (“NGL”), natural gas and refined products. Website 
 
Vivint, Inc.: Vivint is a leading smart home company in North America offering a home security system, consultation, professional installation, 24/7 monitoring and customer support. Website 
 
Novo Nordisk, Inc.: Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 95 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. Pharmaceutical company that helps people defeat obesity, hemophilia, growth disorders and other serious chronic diseases. Website 

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