The Cy-Fair area is home to a very active and dedicated business community. Business and networking events going on this week include the following:

Aug. 23: Community Growth Committee

Marlisa Briggs, executive director of the North Houston Association, speaks on the role NHA plays in Cy-Fair and economic development trends in the area. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, 8711 Hwy. 6 N., Ste. 120, Houston

Aug. 23: Networking Breakfast

Hosted by Northland Christian School and the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, the monthly event serves as a place to network with community business leaders. 8-9:30 a.m. Free (members and guests). Northland Christian School, 4363 Sylvanfield Drive, Houston

Aug. 24: Chamber Night Out With The Dynamo

Local soccer team, the Dynamo, take on the Seattle Sounders as surrounding chambers come together for Chamber Appreciation Night. 7:45-10 p.m. $34 per ticket. BBVA Compass Stadium, 2200 Texas Avenue, Houston

Aug. 25: Education/Workforce Development Committee

Kevin Kaira, director of innovation and global strategy at Montessori Children’s School—Copperfield, speaks on the effect of the childcare crisis on Cy-Fair businesses. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, 8711 Hwy. 6 N., Ste. 120, Houston

Aug. 26: Harris County Road Expansion Program

Houston Property Rights Association hosts John Blount of the Harris County Infrastructure Department as he explains how the county decides which roads to upgrade and why it recently asked Houston to change its long range thoroughfare plan. Noon-2 p.m. $11.49 (buffet ticket). The Lam Bo Restaurant, 6159 Westheimer Road, Houston

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Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce

Business: Ambience Wellness Spa

When: 5 p.m., Aug. 25

Where: Ambience Wellness Spa, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 200, Cypress

Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce

Business: Courtyard by Marriott

When: 11:30 a.m., Aug. 25