Chamber Express March 2024

MARCH 2024 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Save the date: Shrimp Fest ��2 United Way luncheon/New members ��3 Leadership Mainland ��4 CCCE ��5 Women in Business ��6 Young Professionals ��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 Opportunity is knocking 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 our community. Some may take for granted the important role this industry plays in the life of our two cities. But the number of jobs created directly by this major industry is in the thousands, and the number of indirect jobs is innu- merable. Virtually all businesses in this area depend on the strong economy that is generated by our local plants. The Industrial Trade Show, hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber and presented by Valero, is designed to bring people together to make valuable connections for their businesses. Meet- ing a new contact or reconnecting with a client is what this event is all about. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE INDUSTRIAL TRADE SHOW? Guests will learn about the latest industrial trends, gain competitor in- sights and make key industry contacts to solidify customer relationships. For Chamber members 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 corpo- rations 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 Chamber members to exhibit or attend — plus invite colleagues from engineer- ing, maintenance, operations, purchasing and general business to discover what this marketplace has to offer. This year’s Industrial Trade Show will be held on Tuesday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. Admission is free for those who conduct business within the industry sector and currently are involved in the local industrial marketplace. (This event is for business profession- als and not the general public.) NEW THIS YEAR! Enjoy the addition of the State of the Industry Business Luncheon to the pro- graming of the day. This luncheon will feature a ﬁreside chat about updates from leaders of several local industry plants. The luncheon will be held at the Nessler Center, Wing of Heritage Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets Industrial Trade Show & State of Industry Business Luncheon: April 23, 2024 are $35 for Chamber members and $45 for Prospective Member or $350 for a reserved table of eight. (This portion of the event is open to the public). Lun- cheon Table Sponsors receive a reserved table, recognition at the event and print and online publicity for $1,000. There will be more than 80 vendors with booths at this show. Vendor spac- es are available to Chamber members only. Registration is open now. For more information, contact Angela Bernard, Director of Events & Operations, at 409-935-1408 or angela@tclmchamber.com.2 | Chamber Express | March 2024 FROM THE BEACH TO THE BAY TO THE BAYOUMarch 2024 | Chamber Express | 3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Crystal View @ Lago Mar 3220 Crystal View Blvd., Texas City, TX 7710 281-971-2924 Representative: Sara Freeman www.tbdhomes.com crystalviewatlagomar@tbdm.com Real Estate Rentals – Residential Fairﬁeld Inn & Suites Houston League City 1144 Pinnacle Park Dr., League City, TX 77573 281-967-8490 Representative: Cesalee Johnson www.marriott.com/houlg ﬃleaguecitysales@lbaproperties.com Hotels, Motels Ken Ross – State Farm Insurance 1108 Bayou Rd., La Marque, TX 77568 409-938-8591 Representative: Ken Ross www.kenross.com Insurance Keyworth’s Hardware 2208 FM 517 Rd. E., Dickinson, TX 77539 281-337-4905 Representative: Jason Patton www.keyworthhardware.com key1hardware@comcast.net Hardware League of Women Voters of Galveston 4037 Conifer Dr., Dickinson, TX 77539 713-899-6585 Representative: Kay Lowell www.lwvtx.clubexpress.com/lwvgalveston Non-Proﬁt Organization Northstar D & R Inc. 16421 Aldine Westﬁeld Rd., Houston TX 77032 281-449-5911 Representative: Justin Wenner www.northstar.com Demolition Contractor Path Environmental Technology 4723 Pinemont Dr., Houston, TX 77092 800-836-9931 www.pathenviro.com Valves, Fittings, Instrumentation, Tank Cleaning UNITED WAY ANNUAL THANK YOU LUNCHEON T he TCLM Chamber team had a great time at the United Way Galveston County Mainland 2024 annual Tank You Luncheon on Feb. 8 at the Nessler Center in Texas City. United Way ﬁghts for health, education and ﬁnan- cial stability and helps empower those who are able to make a meaningful difference in the Galveston County community.4 | Chamber Express | March 2024 LEADERSHIP MAINLAND L eadership Mainland held its ﬁrst session Feb. 22-23 at the Court- yard by Marriott – Galveston Island. The group spent the day doing team-building exer- cises and participated in per- sonal and professional devel- opment activities led by The Daily News Publisher Leon- ard Woolsey. Also, the group participated in role-playing to practice leadership styles and management skills. The members learned useful tools to help them with build- ing relationships and active listening. Overall, the Leader- ship Mainland class learned effective skills on how to be a successful leader in the work- place and community. Thank you to Courtyard by Marriott – Galveston for host- ing and providing meals for the class. Also, a big thank you to Galveston Limousine & Transportation for taking to class to and from Galveston.March 2024 | Chamber Express | 5 CENTER FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE T he Texas City-La Marque teams, President/ CEO Tim Culp, Vice President Stefanie Al- drich, Director of Communications Marielle Mascorro, Director of Events & Operations Angela Bernard and Director of Membership Bianca Jenson attended the Center for Chamber of Commerce Ex- cellence (CCCE) conference at Texas A&M University from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21. There, the group had the chance to attend classes with other fellow Chamber of Commerce Executives and learn how to better their individual chamber knowledge. The members learned about the impor- tance of economic development, strategic planning and tips on topics to help them succeed in what they do. The third night at Texas A&M University, the group was invited to tour the Bush Presidential Library and witness the year three class graduates from the CCCE program. Aldrich had the opportunity to graduate this year from the program. The group learned a lot of valuable information and is ready to apply it to everyday work. 6 | Chamber Express | March 2024 WOMEN IN BUSINESS T he Women in Business networking group met Feb. 22 and heard from guest speakers Anita Jones, of Linde Inc., and Stefanie Aldrich, of the TCLM Chamber. The theme was “Living Unapolo- getically You” and was sponsored by Linde Inc. Jones and Aldrich spoke about how to be your true self. They had the group participate in an exercise that helped everyone learn about her personal vulnerabil- ities and how to overcome them. The class broke into groups and shared not only their triumphs but also their insecurities with one another and gave each oth- er advice on ways to overcome any insecurities. This luncheon was truly a powerful event! The next Women in Business Luncheon will be Thursday, March 28 in the TCLM Chamber Conference Room. The theme will be “Life-Giving Leadership” with guest speaker Suzanne Ricketts, of Bravenly Global. Find more details online at www.TCLMchamber. com under “Events.”March 2024 | Chamber Express | 7 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS T he TCLM Chamber Young Professionals Net- work had its Coffee Fusion: Uniting Forces networking event Feb. 8 at the Galveston County Health District. Everyone in attendance had the chance to make valuable connections and have insightful conversa- tions with community partners. Thank you to Galveston County Health District for hosting this great event! The next Young Profession- als event will be March 15 at High Horse Saloon for an after-hours and grand opening event. Find full details online at www.TCLMchamber.com/young- professionals.8 | Chamber Express | March 2024 RIBBON CUTTINGS Heights Dermatology – Texas City 6807 E. F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 303, Texas City, TX 77591 832-706-3326 Representative: Daniel Salvato www.heightsskin.com houstonheightsderm@gmail.com Medical Ken Ross – State Farm Insurance 1108 Bayou Rd., La Marque, TX 77568 409-938-8591 Representative: Ken Ross www.kenross.com Insurance Southern Bell Food Company 199 Vauthier Rd., Unit D, La Marque, TX 77568 409-203-3711 Representative: Clarence Bell www.facebook.com/southernbellfoodcompany southernbellfood@gmail.com RestaurantsMarch 2024 | Chamber Express | 9 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Be the next member in the spotlight! Send your submission to news@tclmchamber.com for inclusion in an upcoming issue. (Maximum 200 words) Grease Monkey Texas City 3010 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77590 409-419-1200 T he Grease Monkey Texas City location opened in 2021, and it has been a proud family-owned business dedicated to serving Texas City and La Marque communities with car maintenance services. From its humble beginnings, the business has grown to become a trusted cornerstone. At Grease Monkey Texas City (GMTC), community involvement is at the heart of everything the company does. The busi- ness believes in giving back and actively participating in local initiatives, charity events, and sponsorships to support the growth and well-being of the commu- nity. GMTC’s commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond its products and services; it’s about fostering meaningful connections and making a difference where it matters most. In 2023, GMTC participated in more than 25 community events, including investing in sponsorships with the Er- ica Allen Memorial, cancer awareness, drug awareness and domestic violence awareness. GMTC also helped sponsor local football and baseball teams. GMTC collaborated with the City of Texas City and City of La Marque ofﬁc- es in the Fall Sweep and donated bikes to the Family Bike Festival organized by the Texas City Police Department. The business also participated in fall festivals with local churches. The company also has participated in community parades, including the Mardi Gras, Juneteenth and Christmas parades, along with the Texas City High School and La Marque High School home- coming parades. GMTC also invests in school sponsorships at Heights Elemen- tary School. GMTC provided school sup- plies supporting the Galveston County Health District back to school drive. The business also participated in The Daily News Press Run, which helps provide newspapers for schools. GMTC participates in sponsorship for several community nonproﬁt organiza- tions, such as The Penny Foundation, Rose Mary Ministries, Galveston Coun- ty Food Bank and LULAC’s Rally for Recovery with ROSC. The partnership with The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce not only has facilitated its growth but also has allowed the business to contribute pos- itively to the economic development of the region. Through collaborative efforts, the company has been able to create synergies and exchange ideas to keep GMTC’s involvement in the community. With a legacy built on integrity, qual- ity and customer satisfaction, the com- pany takes pride in every interaction and strives to exceed expectations. Grease Monkey Texas City is a dedi- cated supporter of the TCLM Chamber of Commerce. Kudos to this Business of the Month! Learn more online at www. greasemonkey.com/texascity.Next >