Chamber Express - March 2022

MARCH 2022 INSIDE THIS ISSUE New members/ Night on the Town ��3 Leadership Mainland ��4 Business Showcase ��5 State of the County and Cities 6 Women in Business ��7 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 Industrial Trade Show to be held April 26 T he petrochemical industry is the heart and soul of Texas City and La Marque. It deﬁnes what we do and where we live in the community. Some may take for granted the important role that industry plays in the life of our two cities. But the number of direct jobs at major industries is in the thousands, and the number of indirect jobs is innumerable. Virtually, all businesses in this area depend on the strong economy that is generat- ed by the local plants. The Industrial Trade Show is hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber and the City of Texas City Economic Development, along with corporate sponsor Mara- thon Petroleum, to bring people together to make valuable connections for their businesses. Meeting a new contact or reconnect- ing with a client is what the event is all about. What happens at the Industrial Trade Show? Guests can learn about the latest industrial trends, gain competitor insights and make key industry contacts to solidify custom- er relationships. Opportunity is knock- ing! For Chamber mem- bers who do business with industry, this is a unique event to enhance your brand and product visibility, promote new and existing products, generate leads and drive sales. Potential buyers, including large corpora- tions from the Galveston County area, will be in attendance. The trade show features all sectors of the local industrial community. It’s a perfect opportunity for Cham- ber members to exhibit or attend — plus invite colleagues from engi- neering, maintenance, operations, purchasing and general business to discover what this mar- ketplace has to offer. This year’s Industrial Trade Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 26 at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. Admission is free to attend for those in the industry or industrial marketplace. This event is for business profes- sionals and not the gen- eral public. There will be more than 80 vendors with booths at this show. Ven- dor spaces are available to Chamber members only. Fees increase April 1. Inquire today if inter- ested at 409-935-1408 or tradeshow@tclmchamber. com. Opportunity is knocking2 | Chamber Express | March 2022 409-945-6920 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 77591March 2022 | Chamber Express | 3 NIGHT ON THE TOWN WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families 2903 Falcon Pass Drive Houston 77062 281-284-0370 Representative: Amanda McLauchlin www.thealliancebayarea.org amclauchlin@ccisd.net Non-Proﬁt Organization Cassells Consulting, LLC 2925 Gulf Freeway S., Ste. B #447 League City, TX 77573 866-884-2294 Representative: Colin Cassells www.cassellsconsulting.com service@cassellsconsulting.com Computer/Internet Consultants Exodus Consulting and Psychological Services, PLLC 1501 N. Amburn Drive, Ste. 12 Texas City, TX 77591 346-646-2529 Representative: Kimberly Grimsley ExodusCAPServices@gmail.com Psychology Grazia Italian Kitchen 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expy., Ste. 1130 Texas City, TX 77591 713-689-4070 Representative: Adam Bateman www.graziaitalian.com adam@graziaitalian.com Restaurants Mary’s Sweet Shoppe Bakery & Deli Located in Bayou Vista: 3139 Hwy. 6 Hitchcock, TX 77563 409-655-5773 Representative: Mary Gill www.marys-sweet-shoppe.com mary@marys-sweet-shoppe.com Restaurants Smart Living at Texas City 3210 Gulf Freeway Texas City 77591 409-750-3646 Representative: Liz Calderon www.smartlivingtexascity.com lcalderon@betterworldllc.com Apartments New members from Jan. 25 to Feb. 16. T he next Night on the Town after-hours mixer event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., March 29 at WaterGrove Event Venue. This is a gorgeous property, located at 3920 Gulf Freeway South in Dick- inson. (Take 517 west from I-45 and turn south onto Medical Park Drive, at the corner where Wendy’s is located. Proceed down that road, and the venue is on the left.) Enjoy appetizers, drinks and mingle with local civic leaders. At this month’s event, you can visit with several non- proﬁt organizations from the area that will have special displays set up. Learn more about what they do for the com- munity and how you can get involved. Unwind after work and expand your network. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards. This event is free for Chamber members. There will be door prizes, too. You can register and RSVP in advance at www.TCLMchamber.com and get en- tered for an additional prize drawing. Winner must be present to win. Contact the Chamber with any ques- tions before the event at 409-935-1408 or events@tclmchamber.com. Tuesday, March 294 | Chamber Express | March 2022 L eadership Mainland held its ﬁrst session in February at the Marquee at Mainland City Centre. The group spent the day doing team-building ex- ercises and participated in personal and professional development activities led by professional facilitator Kent Hutchison. Next, the class will travel to the State Capitol in Austin to focus on state gov- ernment and hear from state representa- tives about legislative priorities. Anyone interested in participating in the next class of Leadership Mainland can contact Chamber President Page Michel at president@tclmchamber.com. LEADERSHIP MAINLANDMarch 2022 | Chamber Express | 5 T he Chamber will host a BUSINESS SHOWCASE event Thursday, May 19, at Mainland City Centre in Texas City. This event that is designed for the entire community to enjoy. All types of businesses will have displays showcas- ing their products and services. Admission will be free. You can visit and explore all the displays, meet the people be- hind the businesses and learn more about life on the mainland. Discover professional services, personal care providers, home furnishings, real estate, fashion, ﬁnance and more. There also will be a “Taste of the Town” zone with food and drink sam- ples from local restau- rants and caterers. You’ll be able to try foods from all the new restaurants at Mainland City Centre, along with others. Attendees will enjoy free, delicious food and drink samples, giveaways from exhibitors, door prizes and a rafﬂe. Businesses will enjoy the chance to connect with new and existing customers/guests in a fun, entertaining event. There also will be live music throughout the event. Chamber members interested in registering for an exhibit space can ﬁnd details online at www.TCLMchamber.com, call the Chamber at 409- 935-1408 or stop by the ofﬁce at 9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway in Texas City. Some amazing spon- sorship opportunities are also available. The Cham- ber is seeking sponsors for the entertainment area, rafﬂe and more. Details about sponsor- ship beneﬁts are posted online, but call or email for more information and personal assistance. Contact Chamber Operations and Events Manager Stefanie Al- drich at 409-935-1408 or stefanie@TCLMchamber. com. BUSINESS SHOWCASE & TASTE OF THE TOWN Thursday, May 19 SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE PRESENTING SPONSORS6 | Chamber Express | March 2022 STATE OF THE COUNTY AND CITIES T he State of the County and Cities business lun- cheon was held Feb. 16 at the Doyle Convention center in Texas City with more than 200 guests in attendance. Precinct 2 County Commissioner Joe Giusti, Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson and La Marque Mayor Keith Bell spoke about accomplishments over the past year, current projects and information pertaining to the region. Retiring State Sen. Larry Taylor was hon- ored during the event. Bob Senter, of Texas First Insurance, served as the master of ceremonies. A huge thanks goes out to presenting spon- sor UTMB Health and all other sponsors and guests.March 2022 | Chamber Express | 7 WOMEN IN BUSINESS A Women in Busi- ness networking luncheon was held Feb. 24 at the Chamber. Everyone enjoyed a catered lunch and delicious desserts donated by Nothing Bundt Cakes. The theme for the event was “Powerful Women Invest in Themselves.” Speakers Doreen Hughes, of TGRE, and Susan Heﬂin, of King James Lending, spoke about investment opportu- nities that all women should be aware of, including real estate and the stock market. They told stories from their personal and profession- al backgrounds and gave encouraging advice to all guests. The next Women in Busi- ness luncheon will be held March 24 at the Chamber. The theme will be “Pow- erful Women Inspire Us,” and guests will hear stories about how businesses and careers have been launched by local women. Find more details online at www.TCLM chamber.com under “Events.” Powerful women invest!8 | Chamber Express | March 2022 RIBBON CUTTINGS Mary’s Sweet Shoppe Bakery & Deli Located in Bayou Vista 3139 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563 409-655-5773 Owner: Mary Gill www.marys-sweet-shoppe.com mary@marys-sweet-shoppe.com Restaurants Is your business on TikTok? Maybe you’re just ﬁguring out video and livestreaming for your business and have written oﬀ TikTok as a site for kids. If you’re looking to reach an under 35 audience in your business, TikTok might be the avenue for YOU. Scan the QR code to learn what you need to know to get started today! TikTok Basics for BusinessesMarch 2022 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH | DENTAL COSMETIC CENTER A t Dental Cosmetic Cen- ter-Bay Area, Dr. John Hack- barth and Dr. Lauren Houlis- ton provide a wide variety of modern dental care along with traditional services of ﬁllings, crowns, bridges, partials, dentures and extractions. The business offers dental implant services, implant-supported dentures and can custom “face lift” dentures. The company provides cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign and veneers. The staff also can assist with promoting gum and soft tissue health, which can have an impact on the health of your entire body. To learn more about this Business of the Month, visit texasdentalhealth. com online or call 409-935-2111. Dental Cosmetic Center-Bay Area 1708 Amburn Road Texas City, TX 77591 832-769-4115 www.texasdentalhealth.comNext >