Chamber Express Nov. 2023

NOVEMBER 2023 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Valero Beneﬁt for Children 2023 ��2 Welcome new members/ Christmas Open House��3 Leadership Mainland ��4 Women in Business ��5 Bayou Fest ��6 Ribbon cuttings/Welcome new member 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 Ready. Set. Shop Local! W e’re gearing up for another holiday season! This holiday season the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce will start celebrating all its businesses in a new way. Starting today, the Cham- ber will be accepting receipts when you shop locally to be traded in for a chance to win big! From now until Thursday, Dec. 14, the Chamber will be accepting receipts from purchases made at local Chamber member businesses. This initiative not only will help stimulate our local econ- omy but also offer a $500 cash reward to the giveaway winner for spending their money locally. The money we keep here circulates again and again through the local economy, leveraging itself through business growth, job cre- ation, lower taxes, public services and civic pride — a better life for everyone! The winning name will be drawn on Friday, Dec. 15. That $500 cash reward can then go back to the local economy by using it at a Chamber member busi- ness. Win-Win! Shop at any Chamber member busi- ness to qualify to win. Show us your receipts from a lodging or shopping trip, eating or entertainment outing. Receipts must be from Nov. 1 to Dec. 14, 2023, to qualify. For more information on the Shop Local event, please call the TCLM Chamber at 409-935-1408 or email Ste- fanie Aldrich at stefanie@ TCLMchamber.com. “The money we keep here circulates again and again through the local economy, leveraging itself through business growth, job creation, lower taxes, public services and civic pride — a better life for everyone!”2 | Chamber Express | November 2023 FROM THE BEACH TO THE BAY TO THE BAYOU H undreds of charities, 1,000s of lives, all for one purpose — making a difference for chil- dren. Valero is putting its company’s caring culture to work across the U.S. Congratulations to our 2023 Texas City Beneﬁt for Children recipients. For the second year, Valero Texas City was able to invest $500,000 into area agencies that provide crucial programs for children. Thank you to the Reﬁnery leadership team for your nominations and support. • Dickinson ISD Education Foundation Inc. • Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future • Anchor Point • MI Lewis Social Service Center • Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America • Santa Fe TX Education Foundation • Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County • The Salvation Army - Galveston County • CASA of Galveston County • Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana • Galveston County Food Bank The 2023 Valero Beneﬁt for Children, together with the Valero Texas Open, generated more than $23 million in net proceeds. In the 100-year history of the Valero Texas Open, more than $232 million in net charitable contributions have been raised. Net proceeds from the Beneﬁt for Children are distributed to children’s charities in communities where Valero has major operations. The result is a network of strong, well-supported agencies with the means to help thousands of disadvan- taged children. The Valero Beneﬁt for Children, thanks to the generosity of our many business partners and spon- sors, is proud to support hundreds of agencies that make a lasting difference in children’s lives. 2023 VALERO BENEFIT FOR CHILDRENNovember 2023 | Chamber Express | 3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Beazer Homes 3306 Creekside Court Texas City, TX 77590 281-685-1469 Representative: Danielle Johnson www.beazer.com Home Builder Calpine – Texas City Energy Center 3221 5th Ave. S Texas City, TX 77590 409-944-0231 Representative: Dee Dee Weekly www.calpine.com Utilities – Electric Come and See Friends Church 510 13th Ave. N, Texas City, TX 77590 409-229-7273 Representative: Walter Lawson www.casministries.org Churches Crazy J’s Margarita Machine Rentals 281-796-5275 Representative: James Kilgore www.crazyjmargarita.com crazyj@jwkserv.com Food Products, Services, Supplies, Processors Horisons LLC 2951 Marnia Bay Dr. Suite 130-565 League City, TX 77573 713-782-7663 Representative: Pete Rison www.horisonsllc.com Rooﬁng, Insulation, General Construction The Gilded Gecko 413 6th St. N Texas City, TX 77590 512-569-7413 Representative: Sherry O’Connor www.facebook.com/ thegildedgecko Retail Troop Industrial 921 West Pasadena Freeway, Suite A, Pasadena, TX 77506 713-475-6100 Representative: Jennifer Meekins www.troopindustrial.com Industrial, Bolts, Gaskets, Fasteners, Fittings4 | Chamber Express | November 2023 LEADERSHIP MAINLAND T he Leadership Mainland class had its Industry Day for its October session. The group start- ed off the day at the Port of Texas City. While there, the class went on a boat tour guided by the Galveston–Texas City Pilots through the ship channel. After this, Leadership Mainland visited BWC Termi- nals where the group went on a tour of the facility and heard from the leadership team about what the company does. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to show the class around! To learn more about this program, visit www.TCLMchamber.com. ‘A Day in the Life of Industry’November 2023 | Chamber Express | 5 WOMEN IN BUSINESS T he Women in Business networking group met on Thursday, Oct. 12 and heard from guest speaker Martha Livanec, Director of Patient Services, UTMB Health - Galveston. The theme was “Engagement through Volunteerism” and was spon- sored by UTMB Health. The next and last Women in Business luncheon will be Wednesday, Nov. 8 at The Grotto at The San Luis Resort Galveston for the Holiday Kick-off Luncheon. Find more details online at www.TCLMchamber. com under “Events.” ‘Engagement through Volunteerism’6 | Chamber Express | November 2023 BAYOU FEST B ayou Fest was held Saturday, Oct. 21 at Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park in La Marque. Locals enjoyed family-friendly activities, including a barbecue cook-off, kids ‘que cook-off, mutton bustin’, food trucks, craft vendors, a children’s ﬁshing tournament, a bounce house and a pumpkin carving contest. Everyone in atten- dance also had the chance to hear live music from Amanda Solis – Selena Tribute Singer, Wayne Toups and Neal McCoy.November 2023 | Chamber Express | 78 | Chamber Express | November 2023 RIBBON CUTTINGWELCOME NEW MEMBER CELEBRATION U.S. Renal Care 6518 Memorial Dr. Texas City, TX 77591 409-965-0319 Representative: Sarah Young www.usrenalcare.com Dialysis Provider Alltec Lifting Systems 2510 Dickinson Ave. Dickinson, TX 77539 281-534-3100 Representative: Kyle Lawson www.alltechliftingsystems.com Engineering – Design, Procurement Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce members oﬀer “Hot Deals” on lodging, dining jewelry, dental care, vehicle services, personal care and more! View Hot Deals by scanning the QR code or visit: www.TCLMChamber.com/hotdealsBUSINESS 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) C. Johnnie on the Spot West Bay LLC 3502 2nd Ave. S, Texas City 409-965-8477 C . Johnnie on the Spot is a locally owned and operated company, established in 1970. As a portable toilet sup- plier, the company’s name and reputation in the sanitation industry has remained top tier throughout time. The business strives to be a pillar in the community, providing service for locally owned business- es, government entities and community events. C. Johnnie on the Spot strives to cater to its customers’ speciﬁc needs and problems. Speak to a real-life person every time you call! The staff is available 24 hours a day! C. Johnnie on the Spot is a long-time dedicated supporter of the TCLM Chamber of Commerce. Kudos to this Business of the Month! Learn more online at www.facebook.com/ cjots.westbay. November 2023 | Chamber Express | 9Next >