1. Brownlee Jewelers
At the corner of Simonton and Main streets in downtown Conroe, a sign posted in the window declares Brownlee Jewelers is celebrating 90 years in business in 2022. Read More.
2. The Chute
The Chute opened in February 2021 in the midst of the pandemic and right after a winter storm hit the Houston area. The water for the building had not been turned on yet, so it never froze, owner Marvin Spanier said, allowing The Chute to open when the power was restored to help residents struggling with broken pipes and no power. Read More.
3. Satori Sanctuaries
Satori Sanctuaries promotes healthy living on the land that has been a family retreat since 1969, when owner Shannon Quinn’s grandparents began camping there. Quinn said she uses the land and her experience with chronic pain and migraines to promote wellness at the spa, school, farm and garden in Conroe. Read More.
4. Legacy Auto Repair
After growing up around the auto repair industry, Legacy Auto Repair owners Emily and Leona McCleskey said they followed their dreams and opened their own shop in Conroe. Read More.
5. Lake Conroe Fishing Adventures
Lake Conroe Fishing Adventures consists of one man and his boat, but with passion and some help from his brother, owner Collin Edwards said his goal is to create memories on the water for customers, much like the memories he had as a kid. Read More.
6. Darst Creek Taxidermy and Wild Game Processing
Michael Rollert, who grew up on a ranch in Luling near the San Marcos River, said the river and its surrounding wildlife sparked the passion that he eventually turned into his career in taxidermy. He got his start in taxidermy in a garage while he was studying at Texas A&M University. Read More.
7. Meadow to Market
Growing up, Angie Hines always had a fascination with flowers. After years of dreaming about opening a flower shop, she opened Meadow to Market on Sept. 11. Hines said she is not a trained florist but discovers new flowers every day. Read More.
8. Back In Time Popcorn
When Crystal Mims decided to trade a career in oncology nursing for owning a small business, she described it as “God leading her” to open Back in Time Popcorn in Conroe. Read More.
9. Willis Hometown Mercantile
Willis natives Channah Newton and Charla Hathaway said they dreamed of opening a boutique for years, and in August 2021, the sisters’ dreams became a reality with the opening of Willis Hometown Mercantile. Read More.
10. Luv Coffee
Co-owner Jeremy Gonske said Luv Coffee had been a thought for eight years, but the idea began tugging on his heart after he returned from a mission trip to Haiti in 2018. He said Haiti used to provide 50% of all of Europe’s coffee, but now has no coffee production. He said he wanted to care for not only the country, but the orphans within the country. Read More.
11. Koba's Four Paws Institute
Britney Lippke, the owner of Koba’s Four Paws Institute, said she enrolled her malamute puppy, Koba, into a service dog training program to help with Lippke’s health concerns. But Lippke said while there, she was encouraged to go into the training business herself, and after working with a few other companies, she decided to open her own business. Read More.
