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InTransition

Are you InTransition (job hunting)?Do you know someone who is?Do you help/mentor those who are?Join this growing group.Come back and mentor others when you get a job.See More

Feb 26

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InHoustonEric Standlee left a comment for Jim Allen

"Hello, my name is Suzan, I came across your profile now on this Comment Site. So I decided to stop by an let you know that I really want to have a good friendship with you. Beside i have something special i want to discuss with you, but I find it…"

Dec 21, 2011

Jim Allen is attending William James Dutton's event

InHouston - The Virtual Mixer at Anywhere You Have Your Phone

June 9, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm

First Time Ever... Never Before!!! We will join as one group and then split off into smaller groups to connect. This will all be done over your phone line. All thanks goes to Jay Kraker and our friends at The Mingle Group. Now your office, the comfort of your home or sitting in traffic is the best place to network. Here's the link to the event registration page: http://goo.gl/MQ84P We can only accept the first 50 people to register. Register…See More

Jun 6, 2011

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Jim Allen might attend Veronica Wasek, CPAonDemand's event

Profits, Cash Flow & The Bottom Line - Knowing What You Are Netting Using QuickBooks at Sugar Land Conference Center

May 24, 2011 from 6pm to 8:30pm

Learn how you can get the most out of QuickBooks. Register for this seminar now - it's filling up fast!How can QuickBooks be one of your best business management tools?What reports can get the most information out of QuickBooks?How do you set up QuickBooks specifically for your company?What 5 key pieces of information do you need about every transaction? Cost $27 per person or $17 per person if you bring a qualified guest (i.e. a QuickBooks user)Register to attend at…See More

May 17, 2011

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Jim Allen might attend Theresa Morgan's event

"Meet and Greet" Networking Coffee - Christian Business Leaders at Second Baptist Church

January 14, 2011 from 9am to 11am

Come and join us for "Meet and Greet" Networking Event at Second Baptist Church. We will meet in Building E in the Multi-purpose Room. The address 6400 Woodway, Houston Texas, 77057.Please note our new format for 2011.Networking 9:00 am. - 9:30 a.m.Educational Presentation - 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.These presentations are presented as tools to help you be successful in your business.January Topic - How to create and promote your company vision.Presenter - Theresa MorganMore Networking - 10:15…See More

Jan 8, 2011

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Jim Allen posted a blog post

If it's broken, even a little bit broke, do fix it.

Whoever originally said “a stitch in time saves nine” got it right on. (It sounds like something Ben Franklin wrote in his “Poor Richards Almanac” but I’m not going to take the time to google it right now.) A lot of the pressure washers & paint sprayers that are brought to us for repair would cost their owners a lot less to repair if they had brought them much sooner. Both of these types of pumps develop pressures of at least 3000 psi. 3000 PSI doesn't sound like much until you imagine a…See More

Dec 20, 2010

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Dianne Gilbert left a comment for Jim Allen

"Happy Birthday Jim! Hope your day is a great celebration of your life and future!"

Nov 25, 2010

George Watson and Jim Allen are now friends

Nov 14, 2010

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How did you hear about this site InHouston?: I learned of this group from Eric Standlee

Industry: Commercial & Industrial Products and Services

Niche (Services/Products your company provides:): I am the owner of L&A Products, a company that specializes in pressure washing equipment, airless paint spraying equipment and other commercial & industrial products.

I'm also a Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer and an Aggrand Liquid Organic Fertilizers Dealer.

About Me:: I'm a 26 year resident of the Houston area. I was a research technician, employed by Pennzoil-Quaker State company for 25 years. I bought L&A Products, a 30-year-old business, in 2003. It is my first experience as a business owner. Oh how much I have learned, mostly from mistakes!

Married for 33 years, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.

City, State: Houston, TX

Area of Houston: n/a

Website:: http://www.laproducts.us

Blog:: http://www.lubedealer.com/l&a-products-amsoil

Open Networker?: yes

Servant Leader, Give It First Networker?: yes

Have Attended Live InHouston Netweaving Events (ever):: yes

Perfect Client: The perfect client would be found at the maintenance department of a facility where commercial & industrial machinery and/or trucks are serviced and repaired.

Gearheads
Farmers and Ranchers

Target Market(s): Transportation
Commercial Property Management/Maintenence
Paint Contractors
Vehicle Maintenance
Oil & Oil Service companies
Heavy Off-Road Construction Equipment

Urgent Needs and Compelling Desires of Target Market(s): Our target customers need reliable equipment and fast & thorough service of their equipment. They also need effective cleaning chemicals and high-quality synthetic lubricants.

"Other interests" (Traveling, wine, books, etc...):: Audiobooks, Orson Scott Card novels, motorsports racing

What does your company do to focus on its purpose?: We try to see from our customer's viewpoint and keep in mind how important their machinery, vehicles, and condition of their land is to their livelihood and to our local economy.

Jim Allen's Blog

If it's broken, even a little bit broke, do fix it.

Posted on December 20, 2010 at 9:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Whoever originally said “a stitch in time saves nine” got it right on. (It sounds like something Ben Franklin wrote in his “Poor Richards Almanac” but I’m not going to take the time to google it right now.)

A lot of the pressure washers & paint sprayers that are brought to us for repair would cost their owners a lot less to repair if they had brought them much sooner. Both of these types of pumps develop…

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America's Best High Schools: The List

Posted on June 16, 2010 at 10:46pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

This from Diane Lipton, the President of Houston East End Chamber of Commerce. Diane and others at the EECOC have played a huge role in making these 2 east end high schools what they are today. Congrats to Diane.

America's Best High Schools:

The List

Each year, NEWSWEEK picks the…

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Brilliant Facebook Campaign

Posted on November 25, 2009 at 2:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

This link came from my freind Chris Vance. http://www.linkedin.com/in/topherthoughts

IKEA opened a new store and got very creative with use of the photo-tagging feature on facebook. They were giving away IKEA stuff so the word spread like wildfire and got the attention of a lot of people in the community. Pretty neat.

http://bit.ly/4Ix0ln

Local Goat Dairies

Posted on July 19, 2009 at 5:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

As part of my business, I have been visiting vendors at several of the local Farmer's markets. The Bayou City Market, open Saturdays AM from 8 - 12 off Richmond, is a fantastic market with a wide diversity of products grown or made by people in or around Houston. There is another market open Tuesday Evenings, near the Rice U athletic facilities, where you will find many of the same vendors and others.

Yesterday, I met 2 of the daughters of the delightful Carlson family at the… Continue

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At 9:47am on November 26, 2010, Jennifer Fisher said…: Happy Birthday, and may all the wishes and dreams you dream today turn to reality.

At 10:07pm on November 25, 2010, Dianne Gilbert said…: Happy Birthday Jim! Hope your day is a great celebration of your life and future!

At 4:47pm on October 21, 2010, Verious Benjamin Smith III said…: Jim, It was definitely great to see you at the HWCOC BOB I enjoyed the time. Thanks for the feedback on the new design. Have a good one!

At 10:22pm on September 10, 2010, Featured MemberTheresa Morgan said…: I am sorry that we didn't get a chance to visit but we will definitely make a point of talking next time. Thanks so much for being there and making the event a success. Have a great weekend.

Thanks, Theresa

At 10:36am on March 27, 2010, Lea-Ann Gee said…: Jim - That's a great recommendation you gave Darrien Morris. - Lea-Ann

At 12:44pm on February 5, 2010, Lea-Ann Gee said…: Have a great weekend!!!

At 1:24pm on December 4, 2009, Lea-Ann Gee said…: I'd be glad to hear about it. LA

At 11:11am on December 4, 2009, Houston Vetter said…: Jim,

Please send your email address to docresults@comcast.net and I will put you on the referral resource group.

To Your Best,
Dr. Vetter

At 12:31pm on November 26, 2009, Jennifer Fisher said…: Happy Birthday. May it be filled with joy, laughter, good friends and good wishes.
~Jennifer