US Mexico Chamber of Commerce - Houston / The Woodlands / Gulf Coast

Meet Karine Couture one of our members 🤝 🇫🇷 Originally from Nice, France, and fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Karine is known for her global perspective, integrity, and personalized approach to client service. ✨

She is luxury real estate professional with over 20 years of experience serving residential, commercial, and investment clients. A Realtor with Nan & Company Properties, Houston’s exclusive Forbes Global Properties affiliate, specializing in helping local and international buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals. 🏡

🇺🇸Thank you to everyone who joined us for Networking Night at Fogo de Chão The Woodlands, hosted in partnership with EXATEC Houston and the United States Mexico Chamber of Commerce Houston | The Woodlands | Gulf Coast 🇲🇽

✨What a fantastic evening of networking, collaboration, and new connections! 🤝

A special welcome and congratulations to our new President, Mario Garcia, who had the opportunity to connect with so many incredible professionals throughout the evening 👏🎉

📸 Tag yourself, your colleagues, and the new connections you made!

US Mexico Chamber of Commerce - Houston / The Woodlands / Gulf Coast extends our gratitude to all who have served and to the families who carry their legacy.

Welcome our newest member Jose Nieto! 🎉 Raised in Spring, Texas by Mexican immigrant parents, he developed a strong work ethic and passion for real estate early on.

After entering the industry through a client recommendation, Jose built his business organically through networking, referrals, and a commitment to helping others achieve homeownership.

He specializes in first-time homebuyers and down-payment assistance, serving clients across Houston, Beaumont, Austin, and surrounding markets. Jose has been recognized as a Houston Association of Realtors Top 20 Under 40 honoree, Texas Realtor to Watch 2024, and one of NAHREP’s Top 50 Latino Agents in the Nation.

Today, Jose leads a growing team focused on delivering exceptional service and results across Texas. Connect with him to find your dream home! 🤝

Attending the Binational Board of Directors meeting in Washington, Day 1, I found the discussion with Minister Ernesto Acevedo, Economic Attaché at the Embassy of Mexico, very informative as he reviewed Mexicos outlook. Currently, where do we stand with the USMCA? What responsibilities do we have as partners? It's crucial that we preserve and protect the progress we've made. Our CEO, Al Zapanta, emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration and fostering trust amidst uncertainty. We will provide further updates after Day 2.

Meet Carolina Arenas one of our newest members 🎉

She is a first-generation Colombian American, born and raised in Queens, NY. She relocated to Houston in 2011 with her husband, where they are raising their two sons.

She holds a B.S. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College and an M.S.W. in Geriatrics from the University of Houston.

After 8 years in healthcare and becoming a mother of two, she transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding Poder Hispano, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on cultural preservation and community engagement.

The organization’s signature event is the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival, returning October 3, 2026, celebrating its 5th year of culture, community, and connection. 🤝📈

🤝Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at Fogo de Chão The Woodlands! Hosted in partnership with EXATEC Houston 🇺🇸🇲🇽

📅 May 28th, 2026
⏰ 6PM – 8PM
📍 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Woodlands, TX

Come meet our new President, Mario Garcia, while networking with professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across the Houston & The Woodlands area 🌟

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AI is no longer just a future investment-it’s a measurable business tool. The leaders creating the greatest impact are not replacing people-they are empowering teams to work smarter, move faster, and focus on higher-value opportunities.
Join our member SecondFoundation AI in an informative webinar
🗓️ May 27, 2026
⏰ 11:30am CST
Use the QR code on the flyer to join or the link below:

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