Chamber Express Sept. 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Industry After-Hours ��2 New members/Hot deals ��3 Leadership Mainland ��4 Women in Business/Board nominations ��5 Shrimp Fest ��6 State of the Indsutry luncheon ��7 Ribbon cuttings/New member welcome celebrations��8 Business of the Month ��9 Membership renewals ��10 Board of Directors ��11 The ofﬁcial publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Hayley Golf Classic to be held Sept. 27 and 28 I t’s that time of year to register for the legendary Jimmy Hayley Golf Classic! This year’s tournament will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Thursday, Sept. 2, at Bayou Golf Course in Texas City. (Rain dates are Oct. 4 & 5.) Meet, greet and socialize with industrial plant managers, business colleagues, customers, clients and guests — all in a casual, relaxed setting. It’s truly one of the region’s can’t-miss events. NEW THIS YEAR! Choose from three different team packages, each package includes a team of four players. This two-day event hosts more than 400 golfers and two dozen hospitality tents to create an amazing networking and social atmosphere. This year’s tournament will consist of four ﬂights: Wednesday AM & PM and Thursday AM & PM. The Wednesday AM ﬂight has sold out, but there is still room on the other ﬂights. The Thursday PM ﬂight is the Industry Leadership Flight, where you will have the opportunity to be paired with a high-level industry leader from Advario, BWC Terminals, Dow Chemical, Eastman, Linde, Valero and more to come. Call the TCLM Chamber to learn more about each package and register today. BACK TO THE ‘80S The Chamber is also excited to introduce a fun twist and theme for the 2023 Golf Classic: “Back to the ’80s.” More than 24 hospitality tents will represent different television shows and movies from the 1980s with exciting food and décor in their tents. Golfers can tie-in to this global theme by sporting any far-out golf duds you may enjoy wearing. If you’re interested, plan now to register before all the tee times ﬁll up. It is expected to sell out quickly. A few valuable sponsorship opportunities are still available. For details, reach out to Chamber Director of Events Angela Bernard at 409-935- 1408 or angela@TCLMchamber.com. Meet, greet and socialize with industrial plant managers, business colleagues, customers, clients and guests — all in a casual, relaxed setting.2 | Chamber Express | September 2023 FROM THE BEACH TO THE BAY TO THE BAYOU INDUSTRY AFTER-HOURS EVENT E astman hosted an amaz- ing after-hours mem- ber-to-member event Thursday, Aug. 17 at Showboat Pavilion in Texas City. A great crowd of community members attended to network and have fun. Everyone enjoyed delicious appe- tizers. Special thanks to Del Papa Distributing Company for provid- ing cold drinks. The ﬁnal Industry After-Hours Event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Show- boat Pavilion, 416 Sixth St. N., in Texas City. Find more details on- line at TCLMchamber.com under “Events.”September 2023 | Chamber Express | 3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERSHOT DEALS Austin Industrial 2801 East 13th St., La Porte, TX 77571 832-978-5714 Representative: Tracy Lemoine www.austin-ind.com Maintenance Contractor Barnhart Crane Rigging 13026 Ellen Lane, Houston, TX 77015 713-433-6480 Representative: Caleb Massey www.barnhartcrane.com Industrial Rigging/Heavy Hauling & Crane Rental Corporate Quality Printing 2704 FM 517 Road E., Dickinson, TX 77539 281-337-7700 Representative: Tom Herring www.corporatequalityprinting.com corporatequalityprinting@aol.com Printing NBW South 2548 E. Highway 6, Alvin, TX 77511 281-937-2175 Representative: Heather Nixon www.nbwinc.com Industrial Services Park Place South HOA 110th St. N., Texas City, TX 77591 832-864-1200 Representative: Anthony Gaines againes@houcomm.com Housing Information Precision Pump & Valve 2007A Preston Ave., Pasadena, TX 77503 281-476-9146 Representative: Kyle Szymaszek www.precisionpv.com Industrial Equipment Supplier UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics 9300 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 138 Texas City, TX 77591 409-266-1888 Representative: Becky Trout Unbehagen www.utmbhealth.com/services/ regional-women-pedi/home Medical T exas City-La Marque Chamber members offer “Hot Deals” on lodging, dining, jewelry, dental care, vehicle services, personal care and more! View Hot Deals by scanning the QR Code. www.TCLMChamber.com/hotdeals4 | Chamber Express | September 2023 LEADERSHIP MAINLAND L eadership Main- land participants spent the day tour- ing city government facil- ities and a few historical sites in Texas City. The group was welcomed by Mayor Dedrick Johnson and city staff at City Hall in Texas City. The class heard from Police Assistant Chief Landis Cravens while enjoying lunch at the Nessler Family Aquatics Center where they wit- nessed a S.W.A.T demon- stration. After this, the group went on to visit the Texas City Museum and Davison Home. Next, the class was tak- en to the Texas City Po- lice Department and was given a tour by Ofﬁcer Tim Herd. Soon after, the group visited the Texas City Biosphere Recycling Center, the Emergency Operations Center and the Texas City Central Fire station. The class ended the day back at City Hall where the class attend- ed the city commis- sion meeting. Those in attendance witnessed the swearing in of Chief Lance Cravens to the Texas City Police De- partment. It was an eye-opening session for these up-and- coming leaders to learn about all the operations administered by local government agencies. To learn more about this program visit www. TCLMchamber.com. Leadership in city governmentSeptember 2023 | Chamber Express | 5 WOMEN IN BUSINESSCALL FOR NOMINATIONS T he Women in Business network- ing group met on Aug. 10 and heard from guest speaker Renee Ethridge, Executive Account Manager – Territory Development from Meador Stafﬁng. The theme was “Engagement Through Networking” and was spon- sored by Linde Inc. Ethridge spoke on the importance of networking and the beneﬁts it can have. She gave the group vital steps on how to improve networking and how to make a lasting impression. Attendees shared what helps them get out of their comfort zone and network with others. After this, the women in business broke up into groups and speed networked with their neighbors for the rest of the time. The next Women in Business lun- cheon will be on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Johnae’s Kitchen, LLC located at 9300 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 184, Texas City. The theme will be “Engagement through Belonging.” Find more details online at www. TCLMchamber.com under “Events.” ‘Engagement Through Networking’ A s a Chamber member, you are invited to join in the process to nominate future board members. The Chamber needs several new board members each year to ﬁll a three-year term. All Chamber members are asked to give this some consideration and help identify the next group of leaders who will steer the Chamber of Com- merce in the future. Submit nominations to the Cham- ber ofﬁce in writing from now until Sept. 15. You can send them by mail (9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591) or email to stefanie@ tclmchamber.com. Seeking a few good men and women... Suitable candidates will ﬁt this description: • active member of the business community • dedicated to the betterment of Texas City and La Marque • decision maker in his/her ﬁeld • a person with vision; a leader • interested in serving as a volunteer • able to attend monthly board meetings, usually held at noon on fourth Wednesdays6 | Chamber Express | September 2023 END OF SUMMER CELEBRATED AT THE SHRIMP FEST T he community-wide Shrimp Fest was held Aug. 12 at Show- boat Pavilion on the Historic Downtown Sixth Street in Texas City with more than 700 guests in atten- dance. The delicious shrimp and jamba- laya plates were pre- pared by Bergeron’s and sponsored by the City of Texas City and Marathon Galves- ton Bay Reﬁnery. Everyone in attendance heard live music from Amanda Solis – Selena Tribute Singer and The Line Up band. They enjoyed a Kid’s Zone and the Shrimp Fest Market, which was full of top-end vendors and food trucks. A fun crowd all com- bined to create a memorable evening! The Chamber sends a huge round of thanks to all the Shrimp Fest sponsors, community partners and volunteers whose support and hard work made the event a success. View more event photos online at www.facebook.com/TCLMchamber.September 2023 | Chamber Express | 7 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY BUSINESS LUNCHEON T o provide the most up-to-date information to the community about lo- cal major industries, the annual “State of Indus- try” business luncheon was held Aug. 30. It took place at the Doyle Convention Center with more than 200 guests in attendance. The panel of speakers included: Anita Jones, Linde Inc.; Dave Leave, Marathon Galveston Bay Reﬁnery; Cory Moss, Valero; Russ Richburg, Air Products; Lisa Sanchez-Cash- baugh, Dow Chemical Company; and Andy Venables, Eastman. They spoke about facility updates and headwinds facing major industries. Ramiro Barba, of the Port of Texas City/ Texas City Terminal Railroad,was the moder- ator and asked the panel pressing questions about facility updates and headwinds challenging the industries. Huge thanks go to these luncheon sponsors: AMOCO Federal Credit Union, Ashland, City of Texas City, College of the Mainland, Dow, Eastman, Marathon, The Port of Texas City, TNMP, UTMB Health and Valero. What is the State of Industry in Texas City and La Marque?8 | Chamber Express | September 2023 RIBBON CUTTINGSWELCOME NEW MEMBER CELEBRATIONS T he TCLM Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome four new health clinics to the City of Texas City! The Chamber is especially excited to wel- come three women’s wellness clinics — something that the city has never had. Welcome Adria Women’s Health, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland – The Women’s Center and UTMB Health Women’s Services & Pediatrics. UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics 9300 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 138, Texas City, TX 77591 409-266-1888 Representative: Becky Trout Unbehagen www.utmbhealth.com/services/ regional-women-pedi/home Medical Coastal Health & Wellness and Texas City ISD 1805 13th Ave. N Texas City, TX 77590 409-916-0100 Representative: Adriana Lyle www.tcisd.org www.coastalhw.org Medical HCA Houston Healthcare – The Women’s Center 6807 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 305, Texas City, TX 77591 409-938-5000 Representative: Jim Russell www.mainlandmedical.com Hospitals, Emergency Center, Emergency Medicine, Medical Adria Women’s Health 10000 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 1240, Texas City, TX 778591 409-945-2888 Representative: Carey Donnelly www.adriawomenshealth.org info@adriawomenshealth.org Health & Wellness Neighborhood Veterinary Center 1100 First St. La Marque, TX 77568 409-240-2400 Representative: Sheena Faulkner www.gonvc.com Veterinarians Laser Marine Services 1727 Gulf Fwy. La Marque, TX 77568 409-933-3474 Representative: Kenneth Bleakney www.lasermarine.com Boat Dealers & Marine Supplies Industrial Kiln and Dryer Group 111 35th St. S. Texas City, TX 77590 502-676-3371 Representative: Dina Chesson www.industrialkiln.com Industrial Services Evelyn’s Alterations & Tuxedo Rental 1108 First St. La Marque, TX 77568 409-935-6223 Representative: Evelyn George www.facebook.com/Evelynstuxedo evelyntuxandmore@gmail.com Alterations-Clothing, Bridal & TuxedoSeptember 2023 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Be the next member in the spotlight! Send your submission to news@tclmchamber.com for inclusion in an upcoming issue. (Maximum 200 words) BWC Terminals 201 Dock Road, Texas City 409-948-8298 B WC Terminal Holdings LLC, headquartered in Houston, is a bulk liquid storage company operating 22 terminals across North America. The company provides bulk liquid storage and logistics services to meet the needs of producers, consumers and distrib- utors for various indus- tries. Products handled include renewable fuels, feedstocks, specialty chemicals, as well as agricultural, food grade and petroleum-based products. The company’s Texas City terminal is a key terminal in the network consisting of nearly 2.9 million barrels of storage across 70 storage tanks. The terminal’s 50 em- ployees actively support the local community through volunteering and charitable contributions. BWC Terminals is a long-time dedicated supporter of the TCLM Chamber of Commerce. Kudos to this Business of the Month! Learn more online at www.bwcterminals.com.Next >