DECEMBER 2022 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Farewell to 2022 Board of Directors/ Welcome new members ���������������������������������������3 Night on the Town/Hot Deals �����������������������������4 Leadership Mainland photos ������������������������������5 Women in Business photos ���������������������������������6 Chamber partners ���������������������������������������������������7 Ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings �����������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 Businesses and citizens to be honored at Chamber Membership Gala on Jan. 19 T he Chamber’s annual Membership Gala is always a popular event to celebrate the business community and achievements of dedicated volunteers. This year the theme is “Some Enchanted Evenings.” The evening will be filled with excitement, luxurious treats, a regal dinner and magnificent music that will transport the guest to an enchanted faraway place. The banquet will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. This year’s festivities will mark 54 years of honoring and awarding local businesses in the community. Join in this festive evening as the following awards are presented: • 2022 Citizen of the Year • Jimmy Hayley Community Service Award • Small Business of the Year • Large Business of the Year Nominations for these distinguished awards are currently being accepted now through Dec. 15. Contact the Chamber to learn more about how to nominate someone for these awards. The Chamber Gala is a favorite event of the year, and the event sells quickly. Tickets can be purchased either in person at the Chamber office, 9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway in Texas City, or online at www. TCLMchamber.com (look at the online Calendar of Events). Sponsorship opportunities are available. These include the Wish Granter Sponsor for $3,000, Moonlight Sponsor for $2,500 and Dancing Dreamer Sponsor for $1,500. Details about sponsorship benefits are posted online, but call or email for more information. Star Crater Reserved Tables for 8 guests are available for $1,000. Contact Lauren Kaiser, Chamber Operations Manager, to confirm sponsorships and table reservations at 409- 935-1408 or lauren@ TCLMchamber.com. 2 | Chamber Express | December 2022 Bonded & Insured With 10-Year Craftmanship Guarantee Most roofs removed & replaced in just one day! 409-945-6920 A Texas General Contractor WWW.ROOFINGTEXAS.COM FAMILY-FOCUSED FOR OVER 41 YEARS! General Manager, Amber Prouty, with her kiddos, Riley & KorbenDecember 2022 | Chamber Express | 3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Children’s Oasis Foundation, Inc. 304 Tanglewood Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539 832-651-1869 Representative: Ashley Gillespie info@childrensoasisfoundation.org www.childrensoasisfoundation.org Non-Profit Organization FastSigns 1021 61st St. Galveston, TX 77551 832-244-7271 Representative: Kinsey Droege Kinsey.droege@fastsigns.com www.fastsigns.com/2073 Printing, Signs, Banners, Decals, Flags, Exhibits, Engraving Improving Your Success 4705 Skyline Dr., Suite 425 Flower Mound, TX 75028 972-467-1965 Representative: Bob Phillips bob@improvingyoursuccess.com www.improvingyoursuccess.com Consulting Services Lil Xtreme Productions 11665 Fuqua St., #D408 Houston, TX 77034 281-484-3400 Representative: Steve Nau steve@lilextreme.com www.lilxtreme.espewebsite.com Advertising & Marketing, Printing, Signage, Mailing, Promotional Items, Trophies & Awards My Castle Realty 10560 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092 713-562-6040 Representative: Ed Socha esocha@hotmail.com www.mycastlerealty.com Real Estate Rentals – Residential, Real Estate-Commercial Refined Industrial Services 3203 Lilac St. Pasadena, TX 77505 281-529-6600 Representative: Amanda Miranda accounts@ refinedindustrialusa.com www.refinedindustrialservices.com General Contractor for Energy, Oil & Chemical The Nutrition Hangout 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX 77591 409-457-4430 Representative: Sebastian Tropea sebastiantropea@yahoo.com Health & Wellness, Restaurants T en outstanding volunteers will retire as Chamber board members this month. They have been closely involved with the mission and success of the Cham- ber since January 2020. Through the COVID-19 pandemic and many busi- ness challenges, they have helped to guide the Chamber and the communi- ty. 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 us in thanking them for their years of service to the Chamber membership the next time you see them! FAREWELL TO RETIRING BOARD OF DIRECTORS • Georgia Meyer Barzilay, Karat Creations Jewelry • Jay Carnes, Carnes Funeral Home • Shane Day, Kodiak Metals Recycling • Richard DeVries, Standard Steel Supply • Alan Hutchins, A&A Machine & Fabrication • April Jones, Queen’s Attic • Caitlin Kim, Domac Inc • Mike Meyer, Ashland • Shannon Doyle Osborn, South Land Title • Jim Russell, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland • Sonny Tholcken, Trey Industries • Candice Towels, Texas First Bank • Cathie Woitena, ACU of Texas4 | The Daily News | Publication | December 2022 Texas City-La Marque Chamber members offer “Hot Deals” on lodging, dining, jewelry, dental care, vehicle services, personal care and more. View Hot Deals by scanning the QR Code with your smartphone or visit www.TCLMchamber.com/hotdeals. HOT DEALS U nited Way Galveston County Mainland was the site for an amazing after-hours mixer Nov. 10. A great crowd of community members attended to network and have fun. Dozens of guests enjoyed the event with delicious appetizers and freshly squeezed lemonade. Thank you to Eastman for hosting this wonderful event. This concluded the Night on the Town events for 2022. The Chamber is looking forward to more in 2023. The events will be free to attend for Cham- ber members and their employees. Find more details online at TCLMchamber.com under “Events.” NIGHT ON THE TOWN Night on the Town at United Way Galveston County MainlandDecember 2022 | Chamber Express | 5 LEADERSHIP MAINLAND T hank you to all who inspired and motivated the Leadership Mainland Class of 2022 at this exciting session. The next class forms in Jan- uary. Contact the Chamber office at 409-934-1408 for details about how to get involved in the 2023 Leader- ship Mainland class. ‘A Day in the Life of Industry’6 | Chamber Express | December 2022 WOMEN IN BUSINESS T he Women in Business networking group met Nov. 10 at The Grotto at The San Luis Resort and heard from Mandie McMillian Crowder, RE/MAX Coastal. The group heard what the Women in Business program will be like in the next year and met the new council for 2023. The theme was “Excellence Through Engage- ment” and was sponsored by Valero Refinery and The San Luis Resort. The group of women came together and enjoyed a delicious lunch. The group also shared what “excellence through engage- ment” looked like to them in their place of work. Thank you for a powerful 2022. The Chamber is excited for the new year and the new topics that will be spoken on in the 2023 Women in Business program. Find full details online at the Chamber’s website. Holiday season kick-off luncheonDecember 2022 | Chamber Express | 7 TO OUR 2022 CHAMBER PARTNERS! If you would like to become a 2023 Chamber Partner, contact Stefanie Aldrich at stefanie@TCLMchamber.com or 409-935-1408.8 | Chamber Express | December 2022 RIBBON CUTTINGS AND GROUNDBREAKINGS CASA of Galveston County 600 Gulf Fwy, Suite 228 Texas City, TX 77591 409-572-2552 Representative: Connie Ricketts www.casagalveston.org info@casaglaveston.org Non-Profit Organization Envirotech Environmental Services 226 E. Tidwell Rd. Houston 77022 713-805-0440 Representative: Natalee Morin www.envirotech-services.com natalee@envirotech-services.com Environmental Services Santana’s By the Bay 622 6th Steet N. Texas City, TX 77590 281-623-7575 Representative: Brandon Santana icooltowers.com Industrial Services Springhill Suites by Marriott 13202 Outlet Blvd. Texas City, TX 77591 832-820-8750 Representative: Brenda Mooney brenda.marriott@icahotels.com www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houst-springhill-suites-texas-city Hotel/Motel Word Power Church – Groundbreaking 2401 Magnolia Dr. La Marque, TX 77568 832-520-5092 Representative: Brain Young www.wordpowerchurch.com byoung@wpbiblecollege.org Churches, Education Programs and ConsultationDecember 2022 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH 3197 Main St. La Marque, TX 77568 409-935-0308 www.e3omi.com. E3 OMI LLC Be the next member in the spotlight! Send your submission to news@tclmchamber.com for inclusion in an upcoming issue. (Maximum 200 words) E 3 Environmental (E3) and OMI Environmental Solutions (OMI) have joined forces. Effective Nov. 1, 2022, E3’s acquisition of OMI was finalized. OMI has a world-renowned reputa- tion and is one of the longest standing and trusted response companies in the world. Partnering with E3 will combine OMI’s deep industry experience with E3’s innovative approach to build one environmental and industrial service powerhouse with extended nationwide coverage and faster response times. E3 OMI now will have 18 service locations and more than 400 employ- ees to better serve community needs. Its response coverage across the Gulf South is unprecedented. From Laredo to the Florida panhandle and Venice to St. Louis the company offers OSRO, hazmat response and industrial clean- ing services. E3 OMI is now one of the largest and most comprehensive full-service emergency response companies in North America. Safety will remain the business’ focus followed closely by strong customer service and a commit- ment to operational excellence. E3 OMI looks forward to serving the communi- ty’s industrial cleaning and emergency response needs. E3 OMI is a long-time dedicated sup- porter of the Chamber of Commerce and many community events. Kudos to this Business of the Month! Learn more online at www.e3omi.com.Next >