 TWO MAJOR HOUSTON-AREA CORPORATIONS RELOCATING TO THE WOODLANDS - US Oncology, service provider to one of the nation's largest cancer treatment and research networks, will relocate to a new 200,000-square-foot, eight-story building in The Woodlands Town Center. Their corporate campus will be linked to Waterway Square by a pedestrian corridor providing easy access and views of The Woodlands Waterway®. The new building (a rendering of which is pictured here) is expected to open its doors to employees in early 2009. Approximately 500 employees are expected to relocate to the new campus.
US Oncology was named to FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Companies list for 2007 and the Houston Chronicle's Top 10 Private Companies list. The company has experienced substantial growth in recent years, demonstrated by the addition of several new businesses and services, and a 58 percent increase in corporate employees since 2003. Petroleum Wholesale/Sun Development is relocating its national offices from the FM 1960 Champions area to a three-story, 63,622-square-foot building at Technology Forest Place off Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands. The gas wholesaler is expected to bring approximately 100-150 employees to work in The Woodlands. Both companies were granted 10-year tax abatements by Montgomery County.
 CREATION OF "KOI GARDEN" TO BEGIN IN AUGUST ON THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY® - The addition of "Koi Garden" (rendering shown), an Asian-inspired garden and koi pond to be created on and around two existing, "tear-drop" shaped islands in The Woodlands Waterway®, will soon be another significant attraction in The Woodlands Town Center, according to Alex Sutton, president of The Woodlands Development Company.
The main island, located near Two Waterway Lofts, is approximately ½ acre in size. A pedestrian walkway with three new pedestrian bridges currently connects the islands to the mainland along the southern edge of The Waterway. Two additional bridges within the garden will provide scenic connectors between the land and water elements upon completion of the project. When the "Koi Garden" is completed, construction will begin on a pedestrian corridor linking it to Waterway Court and Timberloch Place. That phase of the project and the opening of the garden to the public is planned for early spring of 2008. A variety of distinctive materials and exotic plantings will enhance Koi Garden, along with a 2,400-square-foot, 54,000-gallon koi pond that will be separated from The Waterway by dams. The koi pond will be one of the largest of its kind outside of public arboreta or gardens. Designed by SLA Studio Land and constructed by Millis Construction, the Koi Garden will be secluded from the pedestrian walkway by walls, fences and towering timber bamboo, native to Asia. The koi pond was designed in collaboration with Laguna Koi Ponds of Laguna Beach, California, using bio-filtration methods for fish health and water clarity.
 THE WOODLANDS 2007 CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE GALA'S ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING PROGRAM ANNOUNCED - "A Hero's Journey" perfectly describes this year's The Woodlands Celebration of Excellence Gala honoring the 2007 Hometown Heroes. One of Newsweek Magazine's "America's Unsung Heroes" Tom Whittaker (top photograph) will present the entertaining and inspirational keynote speech and news anchor Art Rascon (bottom photograph) from KTRK-TV 13 Eyewitness News, the Houston affiliate of ABC, has agreed to serve as master of ceremonies. Whittaker is the first person with a disability to climb to the summit of Mount Everest.
The celebration will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Co-Presidents of The Woodlands Development Company, Alex Sutton and Tim Welbes, are the Honorary Co-Chairs for the event. Live and silent auctions as well as dance music from the popular Houston band Twist and Shout will add to the entertainment. All proceeds from the gala will help support Interfaith of The Woodlands' Social Service programs. Sponsorship packages for the gala are now available. For sponsorship opportunities or information on the event, contact Meghan Warren at 832-615-8223 or mwarren@woodlandsinterfaith.org.
 THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES, SPONSORSHIPS AND PREMIUM SALES - Jeff Young, vice president of operations for The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, has named JD Villaseñor (pictured) as the new director of sales, sponsorships and premium seats for the organization. Villaseñor, who has been the director of premium seat sales for The Center for two years, will continue his role of selling and managing the season seat program and now be responsible for securing sponsors for the Live Nation events at The Pavilion.
Live Nation is the world's largest live music company and the largest promoter of live concerts in the world. The Pavilion has had a partnership with Live Nation since 1990.
 AND SPEAKING OF THE PAVILION - To mark the first time ZZ Top performed at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, members of the band posed with Jeff Young, vice president of operations for The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, home of The Pavilion; Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion; and Bob Roux with Live Nation, prior to the sold-out July 14th concert.
 GREAT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN CARLTON WOODS CREEKSIDE - Within the Village of Creekside Park is the private, gated enclave of Carlton Woods Creekside, the 500-acre expansion of Carlton Woods. At Carlton Woods Creekside, new properties have recently been released, including a great mix of homesites ranging from ¼-acre patio home sites to 2-acre estate properties. With prices from the low $200s to over $1.8 million, there are opportunities for a wide range of customers. Approximately half of the released inventory has already been purchased in Carlton Woods Creekside.
A total of 19 new home contracts have been signed this year, and builder inventory is on a steady pace. Homes range from patio homes priced in the $800s to estate homes at over $3 million. Ten featured builder homes have sold this year. There are currently 36 homes in various stages of construction in Carlton Woods and Carlton Woods Creekside. Eight homes are complete and ready for move-in, ranging in size from 3,600 - over 9,000 square feet. These homes are by Jeff Paul Custom Villas, Jeff Paul Custom Homes, Rohe and Wright, Termeer and Associates and Olympia Builders. Pictured here is the completed 6,754-square-foot home by Olympia Builders, located in the enclave of Gallery Grove on a 1-acre lot. For more information, visit www.carltonwoods.com or call 281-681-1945.  | - Trolleys are running daily throughout The Woodlands Town Center from 11 am until 8 pm. Rides are free as part of a two-year pilot project. For a map of the trolley route and its stops, visit www.town-center.com.
- The University Center offers 232 courses from six universities. The course delivery methods include 63% traditional, face-to-face instruction; 18% interactive TV (videoconferencing); and 19% taught online.
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