TCLM Chamber Express February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Galveston County Day at the Capitol ��2 New members/Young Professionals ��3 Texas First Bank celebration ��4 TCISD ITC Fair/First Baptist Church news ��5 Annual Membership Gala photos ��6 Annual Membership Gala winners��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 Business Showcase + Taste of the Town March 23 J oin leading local businesses as they display a wide range of products and services available to people in the greater Texas City-La Marque community. The Business Showcase will be hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber on Thursday, March 23, at Mainland City Centre from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event also will include a Taste of the Town zone with food and drink samples provided by local restau- rants and caterers. You’ll be able to try foods from all the eateries at Main- land City Centre and others from throughout the area. Attendees will enjoy free admission to the Business Showcase. Businesses will enjoy the chance to con- nect with new and existing customers/guests in a fun, entertaining event. You can visit and explore all the displays, meet the people behind the businesses and learn more about life on the mainland. Discover professional services, per- sonal care providers, home furnishings, real estate, fashion, ﬁnance and more. There will be live music, door prizes, delicious food and giveaways through- out the event. Mark your calendar now, and plan to be there. Stop on your way home after work, and plan to stay extra-long to experience everything. NEW THIS YEAR: SHOP LOCAL EXPERIENCE Attendees will be able to shop small from local bou- tiques and retailers from around the Mainland. Special Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor AMO- CO Federal Credit Union. BE AN EXHIBITOR Exhibitor spaces are offered to Chamber mem- bers only on a ﬁrst-come ﬁrst-served basis. Spaces are $350. The event is ex- pected to sell out. If you are interested, contact the Chamber to conﬁrm a space right away. Chamber members in- terested in registering for an exhibit space can ﬁnd details online at TCLM- chamber.com, call the Chamber or stop by at 9702 E.F. Lowry Express- way, Texas City. GAIN VALUABLE EXPOSURE AS A SPONSOR Some amazing spon- sorship opportunities are available. Gain valuable publicity for your busi- ness, receive an exhibitor space,and be included in print and online promo- tions. For more information, call the Texas City-La Marque Chamber at 409-935-1408 or scan on the QR code with your smartphone. See you there!2 | Chamber Express | February 2023 Bonded & Insured With 10-Year Craftmanship Guarantee Most roofs removed & replaced in just one day! FAMILY-FOCUSED FOR OVER 41 YEARS! 409-945-6920 A Texas General Contractor WWW.ROOFINGTEXAS.COM General Manager, Amber Prouty, with her kiddos, Riley & Korben O n March 1, 2023, teams of 3-4 people from Galveston County government ofﬁces and chamber members from Texas City-La Marque, Galveston, Santa Fe and League City-Bay Area will vis- it members of the Texas legislature (House and Senate) in Austin to meet about projects that need state support to implement. The projects include topics such as coastal protection and port improvements. Also, the teams will deliver the Galveston County’s legislative agenda booklet, gift bag and an invitation to Saenger- runde Hall for a legislative reception. If you are interested in being a Team Leader or volunteering, scan the QR code to pre-register for the event. Chartered buses will leave from vary- ing locations across Galveston Coun- ty. Whether you will be utilizing bus transportation or not, let the chamber staff know in the application so you can be placed on a legislative agenda team correctly. GALVESTON COUNTY DAY AT THE CAPITOLFebruary 2023 | Chamber Express | 3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERSYOUNG PROFESSIONALS Advanced Dermatology 281-665-4444 Representative: Cyndy Butcher www.advdermtx.com Health & Wellness BMF Industries 281-947-2802 Representative: Valerie Fisher www.bmfbuilds.com info@bmfbuilds.com Industrial Casa Fiesta Bar and Grill 409-995-0594 Representative: Raymundo Sanchez www.ordercasaﬁestabarandgrill.com casaﬁestabarnadgrill@gmail.com Restaurants Equipment Share 346-902-3535 Representative: Wes Dossett locations.equipmentshare.com/ texascity wesley.dossett@equipmentshare.com Equipment Rental & Sales Executive Services Consulting 100 469-5007176 Representative: Zack Simpson www.esc100.net zs@esc100.net Insurance Firetrol Protection Systems 713-343-1600 Representative: Brandi Jackson www.ﬁretrol.net bjackson@ﬁretrol.net Fire Protection Supply/Fire Extinguishers Galveston R.O.S.C. 832-419-5828 Representative: Theresa Garcia www.facebook.com/ GalvestonCountyROSC roscofgalvesoncounty@gmail.com Health & Wellness General Steamship Corporation LTD. 713-475-9007 Representative: Thomas Culbreth www.gensteam.com houops@gensteam.com Marine Transportation House Doctors 409-444-2442 Representative: Brenda Mazur www.housedoctors.com/galveston lmazur@housedoctors.com Handyman Law Enforcement Alliance for Galveston County 337-396-6199 Representative: Karen Bubrig www.leafgc.org Non-Proﬁt Organization Mark McVey, Loan Originator 832-407-6181 Representative: Mark McVey www.mmgoodloans markmcveyemail@gmail.com Mortgages, Loan & Tax Services On the Way AC Plumbing + Electric 409-945-7202 Representative: Ronnie Bedard www.onthewaypros.com Electrical Contracting-Residential, Commercial & Industrial, Air Conditioning & Heating Sales & Service The Bin Zone 409-995-0298 Representative: Dolly Garza www.binzone.net thebinzone@gmail.com Retail T he Young Professionals Net- work group met Jan. 24 and heard Tim Culp, TCLM Cham- ber President/CEO, about how to net- work within the chamber community. The topic was “Best Practices of Networking” and was sponsored by Marathon. Culp spoke to the group about how to grow within your busi- ness community and how to grow into a leadership role. The Young Profes- sionals group went around the room and spoke on their experiences with in- teracting with others in a social setting. The next Young Professionals Net- work meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Independence Village, where they will host a Valentine’s Day party for the res- idents. Find full details online at www. TCLMchamber.com under “Events.” 4 | Chamber Express | February 2023 TEXAS FIRST BANK CELEBRATES 50 YEARS T exas First Bank celebrated 50 years in business Jan. 11. Nearly 200 people gathered in Hitchcock at what Texas First Bank Founder Charles T. Doyle calls the “Birthplace of Texas First Bank” — the Hitchcock banking center at 8128 Highway 6. Monsignor James Anderson gave the invocation. Speeches were given by Charles, Mary Ellen, Chris and Matt Doyle, along with a special resolution presentation by Galveston County Commissioners Joe Giusti and Stephen Holmes. In 1973, Doyle and a group of in- vestors purchased First State Bank of Hitchcock from Shearn Moody with a goal of opening banks in all incorpo- rated cities in Galveston County. Gulf National Bank opened in Texas City in 1985 and in La Marque in 1993. In 1995, the company made the ofﬁ- cial name change to Texas First Bank. By the end of the 20th century, there were Texas First Banks throughout Gal- veston County. Now, ﬁve decades later, the bank has grown from one location with $7 million in assets to 27 locations with $2.2 billion in assets across seven area counties. Homegrown and locally owned, Texas First Bank has been a member of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber since 1982. Congratulations, Texas First Bank! Learn more at www.texasﬁrst.bank.February 2023 | Chamber Express | 5 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TEXAS CITY WELCOMES NEW SENIOR PASTOR TCISD ITC CAREER FAIR F irst Baptist Church Texas City would like to introduce its new Senior Pastor, Pierce Eaton, his wife, Karen, and their two daughters, Lyla and Flora. The church is very excited that he is joining the staff. His ﬁrst Sunday service was Jan. 15. Previously, Eaton served in ministry as a pastor in the San Antonio area. He considers himself a jack-of-all-trades in ministry and has served as a college minister, worship leader, youth pastor and associate pastor. Eaton holds a Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Divinity and is currently completing a Doctor of Edu- cational Ministry through Southwestern Baptist Seminary. His doctoral empha- sis is in leadership and discipleship. He is passionate about creating healthy leadership structures within the church that make disciples and develop believ- ers to be Christ-centered leaders. Eaton enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, watching sports (go Cowboys!), eating good food and spending time out- doors. He has a passion for learning and teaching. If you are around him long, he will teach you about something new he is learning. Eaton married Karen on Easter Sunday in 2015. They spent their ﬁrst year of marriage working together as campus missionaries through the Baptist Student Ministry at Texas State University. Professionally, Karen is a School Psychologist and loves being an advocate for children. Karen enjoys time with her family, a good historical-ﬁction book and sunny days at the beach. Learn more about First Baptist church at www.fbctc.com/home. O n January 26, Texas City ISD Industrial Trades Center held its annual career fair for its senior class. Busi- nesses from within the industry were able to meet with students who are currently learning pipeﬁtting, welding, I&E, build- ing construction and Maritime. Lauren Kaiser, Di- rector of Operations and Marielle Mascor- ro, Director of Com- munications, of the TCLM Chamber had a booth set up to talk to students about the Young Professionals Network and how to use chamber resources to ﬁnd jobs and get connected with those in the community. 6 | Chamber Express | February 2023 ‘SOME ENCHANTED EVENING’ CHAMBER ANNUAL GALA T he Chamber’s 54th annual Membership Meet- ing and Awards Gala was held Jan. 19 at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. More than 400 Chamber members gathered to celebrate the business community and achievements of ded- icated volunteers and the graduation of the 2022 Leadership Mainland Class. Attendees witnessed the installation of new Cham- ber ofﬁcers and directors and the recognition of the retiring directors and chairman. Dr. Warren Nichols was recognized as the 2023 Chairman of the Board. Thank you to all the sponsors, vendors, performers and caterer who made this evening possible.February 2023 | Chamber Express | 7 CHAMBER GALA AWARD RECIPIENTS Congratulations to all the 2022 recipients! Rising Star Award Grease Monkey Shining Star Awards Moore Industries Hospitality Health ER Small Business of the Year Award Tello Smiles Large Business of the Year Award Marathon Galveston Bay Reﬁnery Jimmy Hayley Community Service Award Kevin Herrin, The Fellowship Church Outstanding Citizen Award Cory Moss, Valero8 | Chamber Express | February 2023 RIBBON CUTTINGS The Nutrition Hangout 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX 77591 409-316-4464 Representative: Sebastian Tropea www.facebook.com/NutritionHangoutTX sebastiantropea@yahoo.com Health & Wellness, Restaurants The Yella Dog 2800 Ted Dudley Drive Texas City, TX 77591 346-453-6435 Representative: Jaanai Sherman www.theyelladog.com jsherman@theyelladog.com Restaurants Martins Designs 76 3201 Palmer Hwy., Suite 101 Texas City, TX 77590 832-206-1832 Representative: James Martin www.martindesigns76.com martindesigns76@hotmail.com Advertising & Marketing, Graphics/Digital Imaging, Multi-Media Production, Web Design & MarketingFebruary 2023 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH A-1 Fire Equipment Co Be the next member in the spotlight! Send your submission to news@tclmchamber.com for inclusion in an upcoming issue. (Maximum 200 words) A -1 Fire Equipment Co. has been serving Galveston Coun- ty since 1967, starting with a group of off-duty ﬁreﬁghters perform- ing extinguisher services. Today, A-1 Fire is the leading ﬁre protec- tion company in the area, headquartered in La Marque. The company has grown over the years to include ﬁre protection installation and services for ﬁre alarm and suppression systems, ﬁre sprinkler sys- tems, marine vessels and paint booths. Last year, the staff grew to nearly 30 employees. The company’s in-house estimating department can quote design and installation for large scope alarms, sprinkler and suppression projects for upgrades and new con- struction from large-scale develop- ments to expansive educational facili- ties, such as College of the Mainland. A-1 Fire still performs extinguisher inspections and services either in- house or at a business location, as well as alarm and sprinkler inspec- tions and back-ﬂow inspections for businesses of any size or type. All over Galveston County, A- 1 Fire Equipment Co. is supplying ﬁre pro- tection at local restaurants and hotels, schools and in city and county buildings. If you need professional repair and courteous service, contact the experts of A-1 Fire Equipment Co. The highly trained staff will be able to diagnose any problem. The business’ service is unbeat- able. A-1 Fire Equipment Co. offers sales, service and installation on a wide variety of ﬁre protection services for every application and has been striving since 1967 to be the best in the industry. Co-Owners Andrew Long and Jacob English and team look forward to serving you for all your ﬁre protection needs. Learn more online at www.a-1ﬁre.com. A-1 Fire Equipment Co is a long- time dedicated supporter of the Chamber of Commerce. Kudos to this Business of the Month! 3202 Main Street, La Marque 409-744-4438Next >