Chamber Express December 2023

DECEMBER 2023 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Young Professionals ��2 New members/Retiring directors ��3 Leadership Mainland ��4 Women in Business ��5 Christmas Open House��6 Leadership Mainland graduation ��7 Ribbon cuttings/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 Business and citizens to be honored at Chamber membership gala — March 1 T he Chamber’s Annual Membership Gala is always a popular event to celebrate the business com- munity and achievements of dedicated volunteers. This year the theme is “Es- cape to Margaritaville.” The evening will be ﬁlled with excitement, delicious treats, an exquisite dinner and captivat- ing music that will transport the guest to a picturesque tropical oasis. Date change! Chamber banquet will be held March 1 at the Doyle Conven- tion Center. The gala is a popular event with an average attendance of 400 or more guests. The attire is business formal/cock- tail. This year’s festivities will mark 55 years of honoring and awarding local businesses in the community. Join in this festive evening as the follow- ing awards are presented: • 2023 Citizen of the Year • Jimmy Hayley Community Service Award • Small Business of the Year • Large Business of the Year Nominations for these distinguished awards cur- rently are being accepted now through Jan. 15. Contact Stefanie Aldrich at stefanie@ TCLMchamber.com on how you can nominate someone for these awards. The Chamber Gala is a favorite event of the year, and seating is expected to sell out. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be avail- able soon to purchase! Keep an eye out online for when you can purchase these items. Once tickets are available, you can purchase online or in person at the TCLM Chamber of Commerce. Contact Angela Bernard, Chamber Director of Events & Operations, to learn more about this upcoming event at 409-935-1408 or angela@ TCLMchamber.com. 2 | Chamber Express | December 2023 FROM THE BEACH TO THE BAY TO THE BAYOU YOUNG PROFESSIONALS T he Young Profession- als Network group met Nov. 16 for a lunch-and- learn event and heard from Lisa Cashbaugh-Sanchez from Dow Chemical Company. The topic was “The Impor- tance of Productivity and Time Management.” Lisa had the group write down their priori- ties/to-do list for work and their personal lives. Then, she had everyone do an activity to see how the young professionals value themselves as individuals. The class was taught that these values should line up with what they prioritize at work and at home. If they didn’t line up, they were taught to say no to the things that will hinder their productivity of more important items on their priorities list. Thank you to Dow Chemical Company for sponsoring this lunch-and-learn. The Young Professionals council is getting ready for an awesome 2024 with new and fun activities for the group to enjoy. Stay tuned for more information. We look forward to a great year! Find full details online at www.TCLMchamber.com under “Events.” December 2023 | Chamber Express | 3 Heights Dermatology – Texas City 6807 E. F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 303, Texas City, TX 77591 832-706-3326 Representative: Daniel Salvato www.heightsskin.com houstonheightsderm@gmail.com Medical High Horse Saloon 10000 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 1140, Texas City, TX 77591 409-730-9789 Representative: Jaime Salinas facebook.com/HighHorseSaloon info@highhorsesaloontxc.com Restaurant, Bar Houston Motorsports – Texas City 8302 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591 409-933-1982 Representative: Jason Cornelison www.gulfcoast.texas-yamaha.com Golf Carts & Utility Vehicles, Recre- ational Vehicle Sales & Service Retail Providence Outreach Ministries 1115 Gemini Street, Suite 103 Texas City, TX 77058 281-817-0307 Representative: Saceia Armstrong www.provom.org provom2014@gmail.com Non-Proﬁt Organization RevLocal 832-443-4091 Representative: Joshua Smith www.revlocal.com Marketing State Representative Dr. Greg Bonnen 174 Calder Road, Suite 1000, League City, TX 77573 281-338-0942 Representative: Cyndy Butcher www.drgregbonnen.com Elected Oﬃcials The Anna Linzie Show 2000 25th Ave, Texas City, TX 77539 573-355-6576 Representative: Anna Linzie www.theannalinzieshow.com info@alspeaks.com Radio Stations. Multi-Media Production Whisky Limits 820 34th St. N, Texas City, TX 77590 281-435-4331 Representative: Rachael Ketner www.facebook.com/Whiskey LimitsTxCity Restaurant, Bar WELCOME NEW MEMBERS T en outstanding volunteers will retire as Chamber board members this month. They have been closely involved with the mission and success of the Chamber since January 2021. They have helped to guide the Chamber and the com- munity. The retiring directors include: • Ron Assad, Gallant Commer- cial • John Branson, Texas City Eco- nomic Development • James Brumley, Advario • Melissa Duarte, Texas City ISD • Harry Faust, Faust Distribut- ing • Thomas Keim, ICCI • Shane Long, BWC Terminals • Bob Senter, Texas First Insur- ance • Andy Venables, Eastman • Christine Wade, UTMB Health These volunteer leaders have been valuable members of committees and projects over the past three years. They will be greatly missed from the board of directors, but we know they always will remain strong members of the Chamber and the local business community. Please join the Chamber in thanking them for their years of service to the Chamber membership the next time you see them! RETIRING DIRECTORS The Chamber says farewell to retiring directors4 | Chamber Express | December 2023 L eadership Mainland focused on small and local businesses at its November session. The class started off the day at Domac, Inc. where members heard about what the company uses its crane services for, and they were given a tour by Perry O’Brien. The class then went to Vettrus Supply where they were shown around by Kathy Vasquez. After this, the class visited the TCLM Chamber to hear from President Tim Culp about the importance of small businesses. For lunch, the class visit- ed Legal Brew café in Texas City and heard about the business from the owners. The group enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by AMOCO Federal Credit Union. Here, members also had the chance to hear from Ann Ramos, of AMOCO FCU, and she talked to them about AMOCO FCU and how they operate. The class then traveled to Galves- ton to visit Texas Tail Distillery, where members were shown around the brewery by the workers. After this, the class went to FastSigns – Galves- ton where they were shown around by owner Sammi Davila and Kinsey Droege. The class had a wonderful last ses- sion learning about the importance of small businesses in the area. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to show the class around. To learn more about this pro- gram, visit www.tclmchamber.com. LEADERSHIP MAINLANDDecember 2023 | Chamber Express | 5 WOMEN IN BUSINESS T he Women in Business networking group met Nov. 8 at The Grotto at The San Luis Resort and heard from Anita Jones, of Linde Inc. Group members heard what the Women in Business program will be like in the next year. The group of women came together and enjoyed a delicious lunch sponsored by The San Luis Resort and Dow Chemical Company. Members also shared their favorite topic of 2023 and what they want to see in 2024. Thank you for an excellent 2023. We are excited for the new year and the new topics that will be spoken on in the 2024 Women in Business program. Find full details online at the Chamber website. Holiday season kick-oﬀ luncheon6 | Chamber Express | December 2023 T he Texas City-La Marque Chamber opened its doors during the holidays for members to join together, celebrate Christmas, and create long-lasting relationships with other Chamber mem- bers. Thank you to everyone who came out, sat with Santa and made the night amazing! Special thank you to the Open House sponsor TNMP and for ensuring the event was a joyful eve- ning for all! Everyone in attendance enjoyed festive bites from these local restaurants and caterers: Café Petra, Catering by Benno, Johnae’s Kitchen, LLC, Luna’s #3 Mexican Restaurant and Sweet Treats Ice Cream & Pastry’s. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSEDecember 2023 | Chamber Express | 7 LEADERSHIP MAINLAND GRADUATION T he Leadership Mainland class of 2023 gathered Thursday, Nov. 9 at Col- lege of the Mainland for their Graduation Cere- mony! Everyone in atten- dance had the chance to listen to Tim Culp, TCLM Chamber of Commerce president, and Stephen Flowers, of Dow Chemi- cal Company, about what it is to be a leader. They also heard from class Leaders Tracy Pryor, of HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, and Marisa Malinowski, of AMOCO Federal Credit Union, about what a great year they had. The Leadership Main- land class participants were each awarded for completion of the class. Then, the group par- ticipated in an activity where each member had the chance to describe classmates using one de- scriptive word. This was fun and meaningful for each participant. To round off the event, the 2024 class leaders were announced. These leaders are Alexis Kopp, of Texas City ISD, and Kermit Hariss, of College of the Mainland. If you are interested in participating in the class in 2024, contact the TCLM Chamber at 409- 935-1408. Thank you to the 2023 sponsors, Valero Tex- as City Reﬁnery, Port of Texas City, AMOCO Federal Credit Union, College of the Mainland and Advario. Special thank you to all the busi- nesses that opened their doors to the class this past year! You all helped make this year a success! 8 | Chamber Express | December 2023 RIBBON CUTTINGS NEW MEMBER CELEBRATIONS Easy Source Promos P.O. Box 2146, Pearland, TX 77588 281-720-6080 Representative: Nicholas Hunt www.easysourcepromos.com orders@easysourcepromos.com Promotional Products/Advertising Specialties 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.troop industrial.com Industrial, Bolts, Gaskets, Fasteners, Fittings Vettrus Supply 9300 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 10, Texas City, TX 77591 713-791-3710 Representative: Barbara Vasquez www.vettrus supply.com Distributors, Supplies, Tools, RepairDecember 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) Dunn Heat Exchangers Inc 410 21st Street South, Texas City TX 77590 409-948-1704 D unn Heat Exchangers is a 55-year-old, family-owned company headquartered in Texas City that specializes in heat exchanger, cleaning, repair and new fabrication. The origin of Dunn Heat Exchanger’s goes back even further when company founder, J.L. Dunn Jr. started a gas station in Galveston. Soon the business expanded into equipment rental, opening its Texas City location in 1962. Dunn Equipment as it was now known continued to grow, adding new locations throughout Texas until its sale in 1999 to Maxim Crane. Dunn Heat Exchangers was started when, while operating a rental service in Texas City, J.L. Dunn saw that there was a need for a company to service heat exchangers in Texas City. This led to Dunn Heat Exchangers opening its doors in February 1968. Starting with eight full-time employees and a small 12,000-square-foot shop, the company steadily has grown to more than 100 employees spread across two locations in 2023. A familiar site around town in the 1970s and today are the large red trucks operated by Dunn Heat Ex- changers. These trucks pull a specially designed trailer that has a retractable cover, which, when collapsed, makes loading and unloading the exchang- ers much easier. Today, Dunn’s trucks travel far outside Texas City and La Marque, servicing customers through- out the lower 48. In 2016, Dunn Heat Exchangers opened its second facility in Bay City, TX. Built new from the ground up, the second facility adds the ability to han- dle much larger and heavier exchang- ers.Next >