Chamber Express - May 2022

MAY 2022 INSIDE THIS ISSUE New members/Golden Division ��3 Business Spotlight: Anchor Point and Grease Monkey ��4 Leadership Mainland photos ��5 Industrial Trade Show photos ��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 Hurricane Forecast luncheon to feature ‘Hurricane Hal’ on June 8 T he annual Hurricane Forecast & Emergency Preparedness Business Luncheon will be hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber on from 11:30 am to 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 8 at the Doyle Con- vention Center. The program will deliver the latest information to the community about the hurricane season and essential ways to prepare and protect your business, home and assets. The featured speaker will be Dr. “Hurricane Hal” Needham of CNC Catastrophe & National Claims. Other speakers will include Emergency Management professionals from the cities of Texas City and La Marque. In addition to vital information to prepare for hurricane season, this luncheon provides a great opportuni- ty for you to network with local busi- ness owners, civic leaders and elected ofﬁcials. A delicious catered lunch is included. The Chamber recognizes the following sponsors for making the event possible: Houston Hurricane & Security Products, City of Texas City, Eastman, Marathon and TNMP. Addi- tional sponsorship opportunities are still available. Tickets and reserved tables are now on sale. Reserved tables for 8 are $250 and individual tickets are $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-member guests. For more information or to make reservations, call the chamber at 409-935-1408 or email Operations & Events Manager Stefanie Aldrich at stefanie@TCLMchamber.com. P lan to stop by the Mainland City Centre on Thursday, May 19, to visit with an assortment of local businesses as they display products and services available in the greater Texas City-La Marque community. The Business Showcase will be hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., May 19, at Mainland City Centre. This event also will include a special Taste of the Town with food and drink samples provided by local restaurants and caterers. You’ll be able to try foods from all of the new eateries at Mainland City Centre plus others from throughout the area. Entry to the Business Showcase is free. In addition to samples of food and giveaways from area business- es, there will be live music and door prizes throughout the event. There also will be an exciting rafﬂe. Mark your calendar now and plan to be there. Go during your lunch hour and plan to stay extra-long to experience everything. For more info about the Business Showcase, scan the QR code with your smartphone, visit www.tclmchamber. com or call the chamber of commerce at 409-935-1408. See you there! Business Showcase + Taste of the Town set for May 192 | Chamber Express | May 2022 Jim ‘On-Time-Thibodeaux’ - Rooﬁng Specialist 409-945-6920May 2022 | Chamber Express | 3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 3S–Superior Sealing Services 14227 Interdrive E. Houston, 77032 832-406-7358 Representative: Susanne Allen www.3sgaskets.com marketing@ 3sgaskets.com Gaskets C&I Engineering 2100 Space Park Dr. Houston, 77058 502-451-4977 Representative: Amanda Barmore www.cieng.com rich.vance@cieng.com Engineering Colson X-cel USA 5225 Highland Rd. Santa Fe, 77517 281-543-7068 Representative: Jamie Meade www.colson.co.uk jamie.meade@ colson.co.uk Valves, Fittings, Instrumentation Dale Fastener Supply 6216 Navigation Blvd. Houston, 77011 713-928-3437 Representative: Kodi Martinez www.dalecompany.com kodi.c@dale company.com Manufacturer Galveston County Landﬁll 3935 Avenue A Santa Fe, 77510 713-387-9603 Representative: Darla Baier www.republic services.com dbaier@republic services.com Environmental Services Grandpa Rosario’s Pizza & Pasta 3202 13th Ave. N. Texas City, 77590 409-948-3271 Representative: Laurie Paganucci www.rosariosﬂying pizza.com grandparosariotc @gmail.com Restaurant Happy Dayz Events & More: House of the Texas Dancin’ Divas 9300 E.F. Lowry Expy. Texas City, 77591 409-939-9579 Representative: Charles McKee chuc1987mckee @gmail.com Youth Dance Organization Hunton Services Industrial/Rentals 5622 Luce St. Houston, 77087 281-331-8022 Representative: Raul Alvarez www.huntongroup.com ralvarez@hunton group.com HVAC Khambrel Foundation 2619 Bellview St. La Marque 77568 409-457-6647 Representative: Tonia Griﬃn www.khambrel foundation.org info@khambrel foundation.org Non-Proﬁt Organization Lokring Southwest 2300 Central Pkwy., Suite B Houston, TX 77092 832-964-3986 Representative: Zach Maywald www.lokring.com zmaywald@lokring.com Engineering–Piping, Mechanical, I&E Pallet Bar & Grill 701 6th St. N. Texas City, 77590 832-547-5779 Representative: Eric Torres eatorr72@gmail.com Restaurant STS Industrial, Inc. 611 S. 8th St. La Porte, 77571 832-784-1363 Representative: James Schiller www.stsindustrial.com Jamess@stsindustrial.com Steel, Pipe & Fastener Supply Success on the Spectrum – Texas City 6807 E.F. Lowry Expy. Texas City, 77591 409-229-4280 Representative: Kelly Bryant www.successon thespectrum.com/ location/texas-city texascity@successon thespectrum.com Medical Services SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt 10000 E.F. Lowry Expy., Texas City, 77591 Mainland City Centre 832-314-9360 Representative: Kristin Novilla kristin@mienterprises.net Frozen Yogurt Store Terror Isle Adventures 518 6th St. N. Texas City, 77590 409-457-3363 Representative: Craig Watt www.terrorisle.com craig@terrorisle.com Entertainment/ Team-Building Chosen Ones Outreach Ministries of Galveston 1501 6th St. N., Ste. 1017 Texas City, 77590 409-229-1394 Representative: Teresa Finch www.comgalveston.com tﬁnch4816@gmail.com Service Organizations Total Boiler & Mechanical 3358 E. Hwy. 6 Alvin, 77511 713-396-9810 Representative: John Derrick www.totalboiler.com john.derrick@ totalboiler.com Boiler – Manufacturer & Repair T he Golden Division of the chamber, an awe- some group of about 100 retired local resi- dents, meets monthly with great speakers. Pictured below are 2022 Chairman of the Board Ron Assad, of Gallant Industrial; and Dr. Melissa Duarte, Texas City ISD Superintendent and Chamber Board Member. GOLDEN DIVISION4 | Chamber Express | May 2022 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT T he Anchor Point Family Net- work champions the future of children by educating and empowering parents because no one is beyond hope. Each year the nonproﬁt has grown and currently consists of several divisions, includ- ing the Hope Family Center, Obria Medical Clinic, Hope House Maternity Home and Excellent Minds Academy. Based predominately in League City, Anchor Point serves all surrounding communities. The Hope Family Center focuses on moms and dads that ﬁnd themselves in need of support during pregnancy as well as counseling needs for the entire family. Obria Medical Clinic provides well-woman care and STI testing in addition to prenatal care up to the ﬁrst two trimesters of preg- nancy. Excellent Minds Academy is a specialized trauma-informed private school structured to assist children with learning challenges, behavioral issues, sensory issues, high function- ing autism and more. Hope House Maternity Home opened in January and is the newest addition to the Anchor Point Family Network. Since then, it has welcomed three young ladies into the program. They are thriving as they move through the services provided across the Anchor Point Family Network. In 2022, Anchor Point will be ‘Taking the Land’ and is excited to continu- ally grow and reach the needs of the community. Anchor Point Be the next member in the spotlight! Send your submission to news@tclmchamber.com for inclusion in an upcoming issue. (Maximum 200 words) T he new owners of Grease Monkey are proud to an- nounce new services available for members of the community. Services include: oil changes; state inspections; brakes; tune ups; trans- mission services; wiper blades; fuel juels; battery replacement and more. Other services include: differ- ential service; air ﬁlters; headlight restoration; radiator ﬂuid exchange; serpentine belt replacement; transfer case service; and tire rotation. Chamber members can receive 10 percent off on all services by show- ing this Member Spotlight article at check out. Valid until May 31, 2022. Excludes state inspections. Grease Monkey 3010 FM 1765 Texas City, TX 77590 409-419-1200 www.greasemonkeyauto.com 103 Davis Rd. League City, TX 77573 832-632-1221 www.anchorpoint.usMay 2022 | Chamber Express | 5 LEADERSHIP MAINLAND L eadership Mainland recently held its Education Session. The group toured the College of the Mainland’s new S.T.E.A.M. building that in- cludes the nursing education department, along with the Fine Arts building and the new Student Center/ Doyle Family Administration Building. Participants heard from College of the Mainland President Dr. Warren Nichols and Professor Rocky Barney. The group later toured Odyssey Academy in Texas City and were impressed by the amazing facilities. The session ended with a tour of the Texas City ISD Industrial Trades Center, with tours led personally by students. Everyone was able to see ﬁrst-hand the successful projects that current high school students are working on in the Industrial Trades Center. Next year’s class forms in December. For more in- formation about Leadership Mainland, contact president@tclmchamber.com. 6 | Chamber Express | May 2022 INDUSTRIAL TRADE SHOW V aluable connections were made by more than 82 exhibitors and more than 600 people attended to make the 2022 Industrial Trade Show a remarkable success. Thanks to all the Top Sponsors, amazing exhibi- tors and Break-out Session speakers who made the show possible. Photos and interviews are posted on the chamber’s Facebook page. Also, videos of the four Break-Out Sessions are now on the chamber’s YouTube channel. They are good for Continuing Education Credits. The topics covered include ESG, CUI, Passive Fire Protection and Inno- vations in Industry. Special thanks to Sam Navarro with IPC for hosting and coordinating this important education series.May 2022 | Chamber Express | 78 | Chamber Express | May 2022 RIBBON CUTTINGS Courtyard by Marriot and Townplace Suites on Galveston Island 9550 Seawall Blvd., Galveston 77554 409-497-2850 Representatives: Samuel Hoyt and Robert Schwager www.marriott.com/glscy robert.schwager@marriott.com Hotels/Motels The Stephanie Reid Tiny Art Gallery Inside City Hall 1801 9th Ave. N., Texas City 281-212-2730 Representative: Derek Miller Tiny Art Gallery Grease Monkey 3010 FM 1765, Texas City 77590 409-419-1200 Representative: Gabriela Leal www.greasemonkeyauto.com glcoservices21@gmail.com Automobile Repairs, Sales, Service, & PartsMay 2022 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH T he Post is your communi- ty news source throughout Galveston County. Publishing a quality newspaper that shows the spirit and determination of the main- land while also promoting a “can-do” attitude and makes the area a special place to live is one of its main goals. The newspaper presents positive aspects of community activities, busi- nesses, organizations, assistance and individuals. The Post also promotes the importance of supporting local activi- ties and services and shopping local. The Post Newspaper is a long-time dedicated supporter of the chamber of commerce and many community events. A huge thanks to this Business of the Month! Learn more online at www.ThePostNewspaper.net. The Post Newspaper Located on 6th Street P.O. Box 1686, Texas City 409-943-4265Next >