Choosing where to open a business can be difficult. There are a lot of options out there! These four business-owners have gone through the process and chosen to open their business in The Woodlands. With ample trails, public art, and a vibrant shopping scene, there's plenty of reasons why they decided to plant roots here, but we wanted to hear it from them. Why the Woodlands?
Kirby Ice House - The Woodlands features the longest bar in Texas | Photo courtesy of Michael Anthony
Kirby Ice House Partners, Danny Evans and Russ Morgan | Photo courtesy of Kirby Ice House
KIRBY ICE HOUSE
"Having grown up visiting The Woodlands and going to countless concerts at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, I saw a great opportunity to bring our neighborhood bar concept to the wonderful people of The Woodlands. We’re very excited to introduce the third Kirby Ice House to this area as we really believe it brings the community together - whether it’s for corporate happy hours, birthdays parties, sporting events, pregaming for a concert, or just hanging out with friends. I have so many great memories of visiting during my childhood and I look forward to adding new memories."
- Russ Morgan, Partner
"The Woodlands is a very densely populated area with so much to do, and we felt like our casual concept of indoor and outdoor fun, would be the perfect fit for the area because there is currently nothing like it. Our location is amazing as well, so not only will the people living in The Woodlands love it, but those working nearby and the people living in the surrounding areas!"
- Danny Evans, Partner
The Stand redefines American Classics from burgers to salads | Photo courtesy of The Stand
The Stand opened in The Woodlands during August 2022 | Photo courtesy of The Stand
THE STAND
“It took a long time to figure out where we wanted [The Stand] to be in Texas. We felt like The Woodlands was a great place to do it. After spending quite a bit of time there, it’s a great community.”
- Jason Wishengrad, Vice President
Village Books has a wide variety of books, greeting cards, and gifts| Photo by Amber George
Owner of Village Books, Teresa Kenney| Photo courtesy of Village Books
VILLAGE BOOKS
“I moved to The Woodlands in 2013, and chose to open Village Books last year, because I wanted to give back to the community I love. The best way I knew to do that was to provide a space for people to be creative and inspired, a space where everyone would feel welcomed. Books have always done that for me, and I wanted to share that with my neighbors.”
- Teresa Kenney, Owner
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Visit The Woodlands
Visit The Woodlands is the official destination management organization responsible for promoting The Woodlands to leisure and business travelers. Our mission is to establish The Woodlands, Texas as a beautiful, lively, and welcoming destination recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for first-class business, convention, and leisure travel.
