The Westin The Woodlands opened March 18 in The Woodlands.[/caption] Many new businesses opened their doors this past year in The Woodlands and surrounding area. Here are some of the most notable new businesses that have opened in 2016. 1. The Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at The Woodlands opened in February at 17183 I-45 S., Ste. 310, The Woodlands. The facility offers advanced 3-D mammography and board-certified, fellowship trained specialists. 936-270-3600. www.houstonmethodist.com 2. The Westin The Woodlands opened March 18 at 2 Waterway Square, The Woodlands. The hotel features a fitness studio, an infinity pool and an upscale restaurant and bar as well as 302 guest rooms and suites. 281-419-4300. www.starwood.com/westin 3. Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Shenandoah opened April 26 at 19333 David Memorial Drive, Shenandoah. The six-story hotel houses 153 rooms and houses Iowa-based restaurant Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. 281-298-2800. www.holidayinn.com 4. A new Wal-Mart Supercenter opened May 11 at 2901 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. The 187,000-square-foot store offers fresh groceries and general merchandise. It also has a full-service deli, in-store bakery and fuel station. The new store employs 300 people. 832-823-7815. www.walmart.com 5. RIDE Indoor Cycling opened June 27 at 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 1500, The Woodlands. The Hughes Landing studio features Schwinn AC performance bikes, a state-of-the-art sound system, energizing and colorful LED lighting and retail offerings. 832-823-4999. www.ride-indoorcycling.com 6. BioMetrix, a clinic that aims to bridge the gap between the health and fitness industries, opened its second location in Texas in early August at 8845 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 100, The Woodlands. BioMetrix offers a variety of health and therapy services, in addition to its state-of-the-art fitness facility. BioMetrix also conducts a variety of tests to create complete health profiles for every patient. 832-813-8380. www.biometrixlife.com 7. Harper’s Retreat opened Aug. 15 at 17011 Harper’s Way, Conroe. The apartment complex is in the master-planned community of Harper’s Preserve and includes a clubhouse, health and wellness center, a resort-style swimming pool and designer finishes in every apartment home. 936-271-9550. www.harpersretreat.com 8. Sarah Kelly Music School, named after the two-time Grammy Awards nominee, opened Sept. 24 in Market Street at 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 6255, The Woodlands. Classes at the music school include music slam, music boot camp, songwriting and career coaching. 281-687-3307. www.sarahkellymusicschool.com 9. Salt Remedy opened Oct. 17 at 2330 FM 1488, Ste. 200, Conroe. Salt Therapy is the first dry salt therapy room in the North Houston area. The wellness center features therapy rooms equipped with a machine called a halogenerator, which infuses salt into the air of the therapy room. During therapy sessions, guests sit in zero gravity recliners and breathe in salt air while they nap, read or meditate. 936-271-7258. www.saltremedy.net 10. Snuggles and Hugs Active Dog Camp opened Dec. 5 at 26781 Hanna Road, Oak Ridge North. The business boasts safe off-leash play groups with a dog-to-staff member ratio of no more than 6-to-1. Play groups are organized by dog size, energy level, activity preference and play style, making Snuggles and Hugs unique compared to traditional kennels. 936-443-3215. www.activedogcamp.com