AUGUST 2021 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Women in Leadership Awards Luncheon information/ Board election nominations ��3 New members and staff ����������4 Chamber U events ��������������������5 Industrial Trade Show event ��6 Ribbon cuttings �������������������������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 Hot heads and sizzling tails, it’s Shrimp Boil time again! T he smell of suc- culent shrimp, the lure of cold beer on a hot summer evening and the exciting sounds of live music will soon fill the air at the Texas City-La Marque Chamber’s annual Shrimp Boil. The Shrimp Boil will start at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 20 at Nessler Park, 1700 5th Avenue N., in Texas City. Young, old and every- one in between agree, the Shrimp Boil is a night to relax and have a good time while visiting with friends, colleagues and neighbors. The Shrimp Boil is a favorite tradition of the community that has been held for more than 40 years, and it draws a crowd of almost 1,000 people every year. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will end at 10 p.m. Live bands will perform in the Rotary Pavilion, and there are plenty of shady trees and tables waiting for you and your group. The kids will have plenty of fun, too. There will be a Kids Zone sponsored by ACU of Texas with face painting and much more. Back by popular de- mand, Kevin Bogard and team from Marathon will prepare spicy Jambalaya. It will have that true Cajun taste as James Bergeron and crew prepare the Shrimp and fixins’. Entertainment for the evening is The Line Up. Most native Galvesto- nians remember the first time they saw The Line Up. Newcomers will love their sound. Led by founding member Willy Gonzales, The Line Up was formed almost 30 years ago as a five-piece ensemble. “We were all from dif- ferent bands, it really was an all-star lineup,” Gon- zales said. “In fact, that is how we got the name.” Assembled as the house band of Hen- nessy’s, a popular local nightspot at the time, the band soon began to land gigs outside the club and reverted to a three-piece for performances. “We have been a three-piece ever since,” Gonzales said. Although band mem- bers changed a few times, current bassist Stacy Cook “The shrimp boats are coming, their sails are in sight. Shrimp boats are coming, there’s dancin’ tonight.” JO STAFFORD, “SHRIMP BOATS” 1951 “Just bring an appetite and an ear for good music and be ready to have a great time.” PAGE MICHEL , chamber president SHRIMP BOIL » PAGE 22 | Chamber Express | August 2021 Most roofs removed & replaced in just one day! 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With each band member’s unique background and talent, The Line Up is a cross-sec- tion of cul- tures and genres. “There is not one type of mu- sic that any- one in this band likes enough to play all the time,” Gonzales said. “We like the stuff that is timeless, and we play it all.” Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the chamber office and at Texas First Bank on Palmer Hwy. Tick- ets are $30 per person at the event. The ticket price includes a shrimp dinner with corn, potatoes, jambalaya, water, soft drinks and live musical en- tertainment. Beer will be available for purchase. Hot dog meals will be avail- able for kids for $5, including chips, cookie and a drink. Special thanks to the Texas City Rotary Club for prepar- ing the hot dog meals! “We look forward to seeing everyone at the Shrimp Boil,” said Page Michel, chamber president. “Just bring an appetite and an ear for good music and be ready to have a great time.” Get tickets and plan to enjoy this “end of sum- mer” event. In the event of rain, the Shrimp Boil will move inside the Doyle Convention Center. For more information about the 2021 Shrimp Boil, or to purchase tickets in advance, contact the Texas City-La Marque Chamber at 409-935-1408. SHRIMP BOIL Continued » Page 1August 2021 | Chamber Express | 3 T he chamber has launched the Women in Leadership Awards this year to recognize and hon- or women who are vital to the success of local organizations. Honorees will be recognized for in- tegrity, passion, humility and empathy, and for fostering collaborations, being a servant leader, uplifting others and adding value to others. Six award recipients will be honored from chamber members of Large Busi- ness, Small Business, Woman-Owned Business, Education, Non-Profit/Volun- teer and Young Professional categories. There will be exciting promo- tions about the award finalists in The Galveston County Daily News and vid- eo tributes that will be showcased live and on social media/online platforms. Hearing about these women’s leader- ship stories will inspire you and your employees. Plan now to attend the celebratory event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the Doyle Convention Center. Tickets and reserved tables are on sale now. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For details, visit www.TCLMchamber.com/ women-in-leadership-awards. To order tickets and tables, contact the chamber at 409-935-1408 or email Jessica Spangle, Operations and Events Manag- er, at jessica@texascitychamber.com. SAVE THE DATE! Women in Leadership Awards Luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 15 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera for more information. A s a chamber member, you are invited to join in the process to nominate future board members. The chamber needs nine new board mem- bers 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 chamber office in writing from now until Sept. 1. SEEKING A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN » An active member of the business community » Dedicated to the betterment of Texas City and La Marque » A decision-maker in his/her field » A person with vision; a leader » Interested in serving as a volunteer » Able to attend monthly board meetings, held on the fourth Wednesdays at noon Mail: 9702 E.F Lowry Expwy., Texas City, TX 77591 Email: president@ texascitychamber.com Fax: 409-316-0901 Suitable candidates will fit this description: 4 | Chamber Express | August 2021 Adams Homes Lonestar 1085 Hercules Ave., Houston, TX 77058 281-990-1880 Representative: Brenda Delcambre www.adamshomes.com shousadmin@adamshomes.com Home Builder Engineering and Inspection Services 16324 Brook Forest Dr., Houston, TX 77059 832-260-8553 Representative: Greg Pickett www.eisllc.net Gpickett@eisllc.net Engineering HYTORC of Texas 12420 Texaco Rd., Houston, TX 77013 713-453-6677 Representative: Derek Forrest www.hytorctexas.com sales@hytorctexas.com Distributors, Supplies, Tools, Repairs Industrial Fabrics 5800 Surrey Square St., Houston, TX 77017 800-848-4500 Representative: Karis Loughner www.ind-fab.com hou-civ@ind-fab.com Manufacturer KCG Industrial 215 Flag Lake Dr., Clute, TX 77541 979-299-9441 Representative: Tiffany Thelen www.kcgindustrial.com tiffanyt@kcgindustrial.com General Contractors Repcon 4686 S Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Houston, TX 77047 210-416-9660 Representative: Dake Stagner www.repcon.com dvstagner@repcon.com Construction Co. – Industrial Contractors Spectrum Camera Solutions 8935 Almeda Genoa Rd. Houston, TX 77075, Building B 281-769-8802 Representative: John Bertrand www.spectrumcamera.com john@spectrumcamera.com Audio/Visual Equipment, Systems & Supplies Sterling Crane LLC 205 E. Wallisville Rd., Highlands, TX 77562 281-573-2080 Representative: Brain Boudreaux www.sterlingcrane.com bboudreaux@sterlingcrane.com Crane Rental The Phoenix Post Acute 519 9th Ave. N., Texas City, TX 77590 409-949-9499 Representative: Kailah Weiss www.thephoenixpostacute.com kweiss@ensignservices.net Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility The Toasted Yolk Café 2535 Gulf Fwy. S., League City, TX 77573, Suite 100 281-229-1007 Representative: Emily Young www.thetoastedyolkcafe.com emily@daashospitality.com Restaurants VEGA Americas 2600 South Shore Blvd., League City, TX 77573, Suite 361 281-229-1047 Representative: Courtney Merritt www.vega.com/en-us T.Foster@vega.com Industrial Yoga on 6th 416 10th Ave. N., Texas City, TX 77590 281-739-7301 Representative: Samantha Copeland www.yoga-on-6th.com yogaonsixth@gmail.com Health & Wellness Zel’s Massage & Fitness Zone 1121 28th Ave. N., Texas City, TX 77590 409-789-7883 Representative: Gerselda Bourgeois www.zelswellness.com bourgeois1706@sbcglobal.net Massage Therapy WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WELCOME NEW STAFF T he Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce welcomes Stefanie Al- drich, who has joined the cham- ber staff as Communications and Program Manager. Prior to joining the Cham- ber, Stefanie spent the last 15 years working in live events, marketing and brand strate- gy on regional and national levels. Most recently, Stefanie has been a small-business owner of relev8, a full-scope Event Management Company, where she worked alongside filmmakers, authors and other companies championing their concepts and commissions. After Hurricane Harvey hit the region in 2017, Stefanie and her team held a commu- nity-wide event, “A Gathering of Hearts – A Labor of Love,” for women who were affected by the hurricane. They filled the evening with encourage- ment, hope and strength. Stefanie was born and raised in the full-of-opportu- nity coastal town, Texas City. She resides with her wonder- ful husband, Dan. They have three spectacular children, a fantastic son and daughter-in- law and three brilliant, funny and incredible grandchildren. When not working, you can find Stefanie reading, writ- ing, shopping and spending quality time with her kids and grandkids. “I never lose. I either win or learn.” NELSON MANDELAAugust 2021 | Chamber Express | 5 SERVICING YOU IS A PLEASURE 409-948-4589 My clients say I am their “Favorite Realtor”. Over forty-three (43) years servicing Galveston County Wanda Ables Realtor ® /Broker Associate wmables@aol.com 822 6th Street North Texas City, TX 77590 409-771-4775 Cell 409-948-4589 Direct 409-948-2321 Fax When you’re buying or selling real estate, whether it be residential or commercial, experience matters and you certainly want experienced professionals on your side when you head to the closing table. South Land Title Company has been serving Texas City-La Marque for over 25 years. We are here to assist lenders, realtors, builders, investors and residents with every type of Real Estate transaction. When you close on your next property, go with the experts at South Land Title Company. Protecting the property rights of Texas City-La Marque! Experience Matters! www.SouthLandTitle.net 409.986.5801 - 10806 32nd Ave N, Texas City, TX 775916 | Chamber Express | August 2021 2021 INDUSTRIAL TRADE SHOW M ore than 85 exhibitors and 600 attendees made this year’s Industrial Trade Show a great success! Thanks to all of the wonderful companies who made the show possible — the vendors, sponsors and employees of Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. Next year’s Industrial Trade Show will be held in April. The date will be announced soon.August 2021 | Chamber Express | 78 | Chamber Express | August 2021 RIBBON CUTTINGS KCG Industrial 215 Flag Lake Dr., Clute, TX 77541 979-299-9441 Representative: Tiffany Thelen www.kcgindustrial.com tiffanyt@kcgindustrial.com General Contractors Higginbotham 1400 FM 528, Suite F, Webster, TX 77598 713-439-5233 Representative: Shaina Gallaugher http://www.higginbotham.net sgallaugher@higginbotham.net Insurance Tejas Imagery & Media Services 3118 FM 528 Rd., Suite 211, Webster, TX 77598 832-792-5040 Representative: John Duncan & Jeffrey Carico http://www.tejasimagery.com john@tejasimagery.com Multimedia ProductionAugust 2021 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Roberts, Johnson and Cain 711 6th Street North, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-948-4466 Representative: Philip H. Roberts www.rjc-law.net phil@rjc-law.net Law Firm T he law firm of Roberts, Johnson and Cain is hon- ored to be named Busi- ness of the Month by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. The firm is celebrating 50 years of service to the community in its facili- ties at 711 Sixth St. N. in Texas City. Founded by Ed Mabry in 1971, the firm continues to provide legal counsel with a person- al touch to clients from Galveston County and the surrounding area. They recently celebrated with a luncheon attended by Ed Mabry, Charles Herbeck and current members of the legal team, Phil Roberts, Amanda Johnson and Tom Cain as well as staff headed by Sharon Rose, who has 48 years of top-notch legal service to the community. Other celebrations will continue throughout the year. The knowledgeable team of legal professionals are equipped with years of experience and in- depth expertise. Attorneys and staff provide legal ser- vices in the areas of estate planning, probate, guard- ianship and real estate as well as other areas of the law. Roberts, Johnson and Cain remains committed to providing outstanding service to its clients and the community. The Ripple Effect when you Shop Local Shopping locally means bumping into friends, enjoying lively streets, playing in the toy store, and trading neighborhood news with the people behind the counter. Local businesses make communities work. In places with more local businesses, people have stronger social ties and participate more in civic affairs. YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY. CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN BUSINESSNext >