Business News

Collie Stoneham and Jay Bomberger have joined the Baytown Ford staff as sales consultant and aftermarket and accessory manager, respectively. Baytown Ford has been designated for the automaker’s Blue Over Certified program and is a 2001 President’s Award dealership. Baytown Ford is located at 4110 I-10 East. The telephone number is 281/839-3300.
Cities has moved to a new location at 2411 West Alabama at Kirby. The hip home furnishings retailer now has 4,600 square feet to showcase objects, including one-of-a-kind items never offered at either the Houston or Austin store. Bill Burge is the owner, and Saul Moreno is the co-buyer. The telephone number is 713/528-2662. The Cities web site is www.shopatcities.com.

Chances is marking eight years in business with an anniversary party on Friday, August 16, with no cover and $2 “you call it” specials from 8 to 10 p.m. Entertainer Patrice Pike will perform at 10 p.m. The address is 1100 Westheimer. The telephone number is 713/523-7217, and the new web site is www.chanceshouston.com.

Conciege Travel, Inc. has been selected as a preferred supplier to Gay Games VI by INTA-Aussie South Pacific, a leading tour operator in Australia. Concierge Travel manager Kim Gustavsson currently has more than 20 clients traveling to Syndey for the November 2–9 games. The Conciege Travel telephone numbers are 713/661-2117 and toll-free 877/775-9616.
Randy Mitchmore, D.D.S. of LifeSmiles has been named an Honorable Order of Good Fellow by the Texas Dental Association. The award recognizes 25 years of continuous membership and service to the dental profession. LifeSmiles is located at 2617 West Holcombe Blvd., Suite E. The telephone number is 713/592-9300.