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:

Sept. 13: Networking Breakfast

First Community Credit Union hosts Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce’s monthly networking breakfast. 8-9:30 a.m. Free. First Community Credit Union, 15260 FM 529, Houston. 281-856-5487. www.cyfairchamber.com

Sept. 13: Education – Workforce Development Committee Meeting

Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly Education-Workforce Development Committee meeting. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, 3920 FM 1960, Ste. 120, Houston. www.houstonnwchamber.org

Sept. 13: HYPE-NW Committee Meeting

Houston Young Professionals Exchange meets for its monthly committee meeting. Noon-1 p.m. Piada Italian Street Food, 10420 Louetta Road, Houston.

Sept. 14: Lone Star College LIFE Workshop

Librarian Valerie Davis demonstrates how to make delicious vegetarian dishes to enhance meals with more plant-based ingredients. 10-11 a.m. Free. Harris County Public Library, LSC-CyFair Branch, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Room 131. 281-290-3214

Sept. 15: Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Forum

Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman speaks alongside representatives from the Houston Police Department and the Fire Marshall’s Office. Law enforcement officers give updates on public safety issues in the community. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Champions Emergency Services District, 12730 Champion Forest Drive, Houston.

Sept. 16: CYP Networking Lunch at The Backyard Grill

Cy-Fair Young Professionals attend a networking lunch in the Bunker Room. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Backyard Grill, 9453 Jones Road, Houston. www.cyfairchamber.com

Ribbon Cuttings

Business: Pure Barre Cypress When: Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Pure Barre Cypress, 9925 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 142, Cypress Business: Houston Eye Associates When: Sept. 15, 5-6:30 p.m. Where: Houston Eye Associates, 27700 Hwy. 290, Ste. 300, Cypress