Chamber Express - February 2022

FEBRUARY 2022 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Young Professionals of the Mainland/Welcome new members ��3 Women in Business/Leadership Mainland class of 2022 ��4 Night on the Town after-hours mixer ��5 Chamber gala ‘Jewel of the Nile’ photos ��6 Chamber gala award winners ��7 Ribbon cuttings ��8 Business of the month: Clear Life Media ��9 Membership renewals ��10 Board of Directors ��11 The ofﬁcial publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce State of the County and Cities Luncheon: Feb. 16 T he annual State of the County and Cities luncheon will be hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce on Feb.16 from 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. Citizens who attend will hear directly from local elected ofﬁcials about current news and information pertaining to the region. Enjoy networking with local community leaders and a delicious catered lunch. Speakers will include County Commissioner- Precinct 2 Joe Giusti, Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson and La Marque Mayor Keith Bell. Reserved table seating for up to 8 guests is $250, and individual tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-member guests. Sponsorship opportunities are available that provide valuable recognition at the event. More details are posted online, but call or email for more information. Contact Chamber Operations & Events Manager Stefanie Aldrich to conﬁrm sponsorships and table reservations at 409-935-1408 or stefanie@ TCLMchamber.com.2 | Chamber Express | February 2022 Bonded & Insured with 10 year craftmanship warranty Most roofs removed & replaced in just one day! Jeff & Riley 409-945-6920 A Texas General Contractor WWW.ROOFINGTEXAS.COM 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 77591February 2022 | Chamber Express | 3 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF THE MAINLAND WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Anchored Real Estate Team 3901 Texas Ave. La Marque, 77568 409-457-0032 Representative: Therese Rogers www.therese.anchorrealestateteam.com therese_rogers@yahoo.com Real Estate Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown 832-643-9302 Representative: Daniel Guidry www.btrcajunthrowdown.com info@btrcajunthrowdown.com Festivals Grease Monkey 3010 FM 1765 Texas City, 77590 409-419-1200 Representative: Gabriela Leal www.greasemonkeyauto.com glcoservices21@gmail.com Automobile Repairs, Sales, Service, & Parts Jersey Mike’s Subs 6608 Gulf Fwy., Ste. 500 La Marque, 77568 409-419-5191 Representative: Brandon Escobedo www.jerseymikes.com bescobedo@carpoenterprises.com Restaurants Legacy Ironworks P.O. Box 995 Santa Fe, 77510 865-282-6799 Representative: Kelly Shofner kshofner@legacyiron.net Ironworks NAMI Gulf Coast 1114 Indian Autumn Trace Houston, 77062 281-585-3100 Representative: Jan Melis www.namigulfcoast.org jmelis@namigulfcoast.org Nonproﬁt Organization SMI Insurance Agency 1802 Broadway, Ste. 118 Galveston, 77550 409-765-9515 Representative: Ingrid D’Anna www.smiagency.com Ingrid@smiagency.com Insurance Tom’s Galveston Real Estate 2002 Strand St., Ste. 103 Galveston, 77550 713-857-2309 Representative: Doreen Hughes www.tomsgalvestonrealestate.com doreen@tomsgalvestonrealestate.com Real Estate New members from Dec. 14, 2021 to Jan. 24, 2022 T he YP networking group was created to engage young work- ers in Texas City, La Marque and surrounding areas by provid- ing opportunities to make business connections and to become better acquainted with the Texas City–La Marque Chamber of Commerce and the value of community involvement. Young Professionals of the Main- land, as it’s known, meets for happy hours, social outings and community service activities. Some months feature local VIPs at hosted luncheons where you can meet new mentors. YP of the Mainland is not only about creating career paths for success down the road but also to open leadership opportunities for today. As a result, the young professionals who attend gain valuable insights, connections and a competitive edge in the local work- force. YP’s ﬁrst event took place Feb. 10 at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and networking. The topic of the morning was “10 Steps to Financial Success” presented by AMOCO Federal Credit Union. Mark your calendar for upcoming events, and plan to attend for your personal and professional growth. If you would like to attend upcoming networking sessions or know some- one who would be interested in more information, contact Chamber Director of Membership Jordan Kleinecke at 409-935-1408 or jordan@tclmchamber. com. Visit the Chamber website www. TCLMchamber.com to register for YP events.4 | Chamber Express | February 2022 WOMEN IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP MAINLAND T he chamber’s Women in Business (WIB) networking group will have its ﬁrst gathering of the year Feb. 24. It will be hosted in the Cham- ber Conference Room starting at 11:30 a.m. A delicious lunch will be served and every wom- an will get to share an update from her business or organization. The 2022 Chair of the WIB committee is Mandie McMillan Crowder of RE/MAX Coastal. Along with 2021 Chair Caytlyn Stanley of Hospitality Health ER, a great year of networking events has been planned. The theme for this meeting is “Powerful Women Invest in Them- selves.” Speakers will talk about investment opportunities that all women should be aware of including real estate and the stock market. “We are looking forward to a powerful year of connecting and helping women build their businesses and themselves within their industry,” McMillan said. “Our 2022 theme is power!” McMillan said. “The topics and speak- ers this year will help empower all the women who attend by discussing matters directly affect- ing us as women in the workforce. Our goal is to stimulate creativity, inspire collaboration, motivate us to seek new opportunities and points of view and develop meaningful and beneﬁ- cial friendships.” Other upcoming dates are March 24, April 28, May 26, June 16, Aug. 31, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17. Topics include “Inspiring Women Empower Us,” “The Power of Self Care,” “The Power of Participa- tion,” “The Power of Men- torship” and “Building a Sisterhood is Powerful.” Sponsors of 2022 Wom- en in Business events include UTMB Health, Eastman and Valero. For more information on how to get involved, call Page Michel at the chamber at 409-935-1408 or email president@tclm- chamber.com. Find full details and register for a seat on www.TCLMchamber.com on the events calendar. L eadership Mainland is a pres- tigious program offered by the chamber with a long history in the community. Several hundred local business people have participated and “graduated” from the yearlong program. Find full details on the chamber website under “Resources” and “News.” The ﬁrst session for this year’s group is a Team-Building Session that will be hosted at The Marquee at Mainland City Centre. In March, the group will travel to the Capitol in Austin for a session focusing on state government. Other session topics include education, the petrochemical industry, health care, local govern- ment, law enforcement, economic development and more. Highlights of various sessions will be featured on the TCLMchamber social media chan- nels with #LeadershipMainland2022. Class leaders for 2022 are Terri O’Connell from Odyssey Academy and Doug Boudoin from Linde. Women in Business is ready for a powerful year Introducing the 2022 Leadership Class Congrats to the following participants in the newly formed Class of 2022 Stefanie Aldrich, Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Rocky Barney, College of the Mainland Dr. Ford Ben-Okoli, UTMB Health Gina Bouvier, Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Helen Brewer, College of the Mainland Chris Cooper, FW Walton, Inc. Zachary DeVries, Standard Steel Supply, Inc. Ryan Doyle, Texas First Bank Jason Feldpausch, Dow Chemical Erin Freeman, Ashland Inc. Dane Grissom, DBG Services Jordan Kleinecke, Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Marisa Malinowski, AMOCO FCU Chria McCall, City of Texas City- Parks, Recreation and Tourism Scott McManus, Carnes Funeral Home Derek Miller, City of Texas City Kierra Nance, City of La Marque Joshua Pritchett, City of La Marque Dr. Matthew Propst, UTMB Tracy Pryor, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland Brittany Rivers, Galveston County Health District Gilberto Rodriguez, City of La Marque Delﬁna Scott, Odyssey Academy Monique Sennet, College of the Mainland Megan Shaw, Dow Chemical Company Dr. Courtni Tello, TelloSmiles Gina Welsh, Santa Fe Education Foundation/Santa Fe ISD Kimberley Yancy, City of La Marque - City CouncilFebruary 2022 | Chamber Express | 5 C ollege of the Mainland hosted the ﬁrst “Night on the Town” after-hours mixer of 2022 Jan. 26. A great crowd enjoyed the evening, including U.S. Rep Randy Weber, his wife Brenda and many new and long-time chamber members. Everyone enjoyed awesome appetizers, drinks courtesy of Faust Distributing, and tours of the new Doyle Family Administration building and STEAM education building. Thank you, College of the Mainland and Faust Distributing for being co- sponsors of this event!The next Night on the Town will be held March 29 at WaterGrove Event Venue in Dickinson. Find full details online at TCLMchamber. com under “Events.” NIGHT ON THE TOWN6 | Chamber Express | February 2022 www.crowderfuneralhome.com Traditional Funeral Services • Cremation Specialists • Pre-Need Arrangements • Monuments • Headstones Celebrating 63 Years of Service 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 ‘JEWEL OF THE NILE’ CHAMBER GALA T he chamber’s 53rd annual Membership Meet- ing and Awards Gala was held Jan. 20 at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. More than 400 Chamber members gathered to celebrate the business community and achievements of dedi- cated volunteers and the installation of new chamber ofﬁcers and directors.February 2022 | Chamber Express | 7 CHAMBER GALA AWARD WINNERS Shining Star Awards Doreen Hughes Mike “Rock” Bock Greg Cornett Phoenix Award Leslie and Jerome Karam, Mainland City Centre/JMK5 Holdings Small Business of the Year Sharp Inspection and Lube Large Business of the Year College of the Mainland 2021 Jimmy Hayley Community Service Award Barbara White 2021 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Dr. Melissa Duarte, Superintendent, Texas City ISD Congratulations to all the 2021 winners!8 | Chamber Express | February 2022 RIBBON CUTTINGS Huntington at Lago Mar Grand Opening 13330 Holland Road, Dickinson, 77539 409-218-1138 Representative: Tina McGlothlin www.huntingtonatlagomar.com tina.mcglothlin@oldhamgoodwin.com Apartments - Senior Living Anchored Real Estate Team Grand Opening 3901 Texas Ave., La Marque, 77568 409-457-0032 Representative: Therese Rogers www.therese.anchorrealestateteam.com therese_rogers@yahoo.com Real Estate Guajardo Elementary Grand Opening 2300 21st St. N., Texas City ,77590 This event also included the dedication of the new Susan Myers Library. www.tcisd.org February 2022 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH | CLEAR LIFE MEDIA Clear Life Media 601 Delany Road La Marque, 77504 C lear Life Media is a production company based in La Marque since 2020. It specializes in video production, storytelling, live-streaming, graphics, audio and podcasting. It’s a service-minded organization that strives to spread positivity and community. Clear Life Media operates out of the campus of Abundant Life Christian Center. They work closely with KHEA Radio, 99.5FM to help distribute client’s content throughout the community. Clear Life Media takes pride in providing high quality, professional video to all clients. They have provided video/ production services to all cities inside of Galveston County including the “Shine on La Marque” video series with the La Marque Economic Development Corpora- tion. During the pan- demic, Clear Life Media provided live streaming services to numerous non-proﬁt organizations that couldn’t hold in-per- son galas and helped them raise more than $1 million. Clear Life Media re- cently added a sub-sta- tion called Clear Life Combat to focus on local combat sports, such as Mixed Martial Arts. There are several local ﬁghters and gyms that now will have a platform. To learn more about this Business of the Month, visit ClearLifeMe- dia.com or on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Next >