Q4 2022 Economic Alliance Newsletter

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City of Baytown City of Deer Park City of Galena Park City of Jacinto City City of La Porte City of Morgan’s Point City of Pasadena

Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, created in 1985, provides professional economic development services for the businesses and communities surrounding the 25-mile Houston Ship Channel. Since 2008, Economic Alliance has supported 65 successful projects that have helped create 3,179 new jobs and over $13.7 billion of capital investment to the Houston Port Region.

We are proud to count among our members the following cities, communities, chambers of commerce and other government entities:

City of Pearland City of Seabrook City of Shoreacres

City of South Houston Community of Channelview Community of East End Community of North Shore Community of Sheldon Community of South Belt-Ellington

Charles Montgomery, Houston ILA Dock and Marine

Marcelo Moacyr, BGE

Dr. Lynda Villanueva, Lee College

Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations

Brent Cockerham, Moody National Bank

John Grimes, LBC Tank Terminals

Doug Mansfield, Mansfield Marketing

Roger Gossett, Diamondback Works

Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College

Captain Robert Thompson, Houston Pilots Association

Chris Cain, LyondellBasell La Porte Plant

Jay Bice, H+M Industrial EPC

Natalie Picha, Royal Harbor Partners, LLC

John Golashesky, Turner Industries

Thomas Brinkso, BIC Alliance

Larry House, INVISTA

Baytown Chamber of Commerce

Deer Park Chamber of Commerce

Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce

Houston East End Chamber of Commerce

North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pearland Chamber of Commerce

South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerc e

Luis Aguilar, Health And Safety Council CenterPoint Energy

Jim Griffin, San Jacinto College - LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology

Leonard A. Bedell, Mobil Steel International, Inc.

Katie Yount, McDonough Engineering

Russell Carter, Bohler Engineering Corp.

Matthew Goldston, PKF Texas

Elizabeth Fazio Hale, Gulf Coast Authority

Chris Talley, Blast Builders

Robert Armstrong, Kuraray America, Inc.

Janet Gonzales, Bank of Texas

Kristi Claypool, Meador Staffing Services

Buddy Tucker, Ohmstede Industrial Services Inc.

Connie Tilton, ExxonMobil

Nathanael Ince, Pinnacle

Matthew Blunck, Enterprise Holdings

David Bush, Orion Group Holdings, Inc.

Herb Hildebrand, San Jacinto CollegeSmall Business Development Center

Stuart Cayer, Kelsey-Seybold

Randy Boeding, R. Boeding Group, LLC

Jonathan Schmaltz, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Matt Buchanan, Pearland Economic Development Corporation

Misha Baker, Shell Deer Park

Stephen Kelman, Wood

David Tolson, Arete Advisors

Bret Gardella, City of Baytown

Paul J. Plauché, MobilOps

Another year is in the books. 2022 was quite a ride, and we’re proud of the Economic Alliance’s accomplishments during another exciting year. I want to reflect on the year and thank all our incredible members, partners, and employees for everything they do to make the Houston Port region the most sought-after destination in the world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics operations.

AMONG THE

NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2022:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 3 “wins” totaling of $1.6B in capital investment and 100 total jobs created.

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE: Partnering with BAHEP and BayTran, Economic Alliance hosted the first annual South Texas Transportation Summit to emphasize and prioritize the critical projects to this region’s mobility success. Top projects include:

• Beltway 8 and State Highway 225 direct connectors

• Direct Connector from SH 225/SH 146 to Barbours Cut Blvd

• Redevelopment of SH 225 and I-10

• Completion of the Southeast section of Highway 99

PUBLIC POLICY: 21-person Economic Alliance Leadership Team conducted 25 IN-PERSON meetings with Senate, Congressional and Association Representatives, along with a Congressional Dinner to discuss the Houston Port regions Federal Policy Priorities that were authored by the Public Policy Task Force.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Connected with 7,000+ individuals/students through 53 career path presentations utilizing 14 volunteers from 9 different companies to market high paying careers in the petrochemical, maritime, logistics, and construction industries.

QUALITY OF LIFE: Through the San Jacinto Texas Historic District (SJTHD) reviewed/funded projects that promote public safety, beautification, special community activities, outreach and other priorities aligned with impacting the Houston Port Region.

EVENTS/NETWORKING: hosted over 2,000 attendees at 12 networking and educational events in 2022 including the Gulf Coast Industry Forum, Economic Outlook 2022, Supply Chain Forum, Industrial Procurement Forum, and the highly successful Women in Alliance luncheons.

In 2023, we look forward to the continuation of convening our members to prioritize activities to market and grow a vibrant regional economy. It is your support and participation that not only drives the Economic Alliance’s accomplishment and success but also makes a major impact on the Houston Port Region's business climate.

Best of luck in 2023, Chad Burke, President & CEO

Economic Alliance Houston Port Region

203 Ivy Avenue, Suite 200 Deer Park, TX 77536 (281) 476-9176

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Chair: Bob Bradshaw, INEOS

Treasurer: Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College

Secretary: Rob Bacon, ExxonMobil

Vice Chair: Ryan Sitton, Pinnacle

Vice Chair: Mayor Michel Bechtel, City of Morgan's Point

Vice Chair: Monty Heins, DOW

Past Chair: Steve Cote, Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates

COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

Sarah Arroyo, Lubrizol

Heather Betancourth, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC

Jessica Blackmore, Shell Deer Park

Sara Cronin, TPC Group

Amanda Fenwick, San Jacinto College

Lauren Harrell, Associated Builders & Contractors of Houston

Jason Lee, Exponent Prosperity Accelerator Advisors, LLC

Lori Pace, ADIM Media, LLC

Kara Slaughter, LyondellBasell

Bill Stephens, Chevron

Aaron Stryk, ExxonMobil

Connie Tilton, ExxonMobil

Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations

Tess Hammock, Community First ER

MaryJane Mudd, EHCMA

Sabrina Schwertner, Texas Chemical Council

Brian Waddle, Lee College

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE STAFF

Chad Burke, President & CEO

Chad Carson, VP of Economic Development

Bridget Yeary, Financial & Administrative Manager

Marisela Ramirez, Events & Membership Director

Amanda Baucum, Marketing & Communications Director

Patti Bell, Workforce Development Manager

Karen Gregory, Contracts Manager

LAYOUT AND DESIGN

Amanda Baucum Marketing & Communications Director

FOR EDITORIAL & SPONSORSHIP SUBMISSIONS

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Economic Alliance year in review

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE AND ITS SUPPORTING INITIATIVES

The Houston Port region’s make up is so unique that there is not a blueprint of how to strategize to improve our economic development activities/assets, transportation infrastructure, workforce development entities and investment protections. For this reason, Economic Alliance has established itself as the convening entity in identifying, prioritizing, and promoting issues of Houston Port region significance.

Economic Alliance’s efforts in economic development and advocacy continue to eliminate unnecessary procedures so that representatives, government agencies, associations, residents, and our members/ businesses can work together seamlessly. Our strategic approach directly impacts the growth and maintenance of the most sought-after region in the world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics operations.

Economic Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission since 1986 has been to grow a vibrant regional economy. Supported by impact initiatives focused on:

Economic Development Workforce Development Quality of Life Public Policy Transportation/Infrastructure Events/Thought Leadership

Our structure consists of an Executive Board, an Elected Board, and eight initiative chairs supported by members through their direct involvement. Our staff of seven works to carry out the directives of each of these bodies in the most efficient and effective way possible.

• 250 Private Sector Members, 11 Cities/Communities, Port Houston, and Harris County.

• 8 Task Forces

• Several annual events convening leaders and highlighting one of the World’s most influential energy corridors and trade ports.

• Revenues are derived primarily through contracts with area governments, membership dues and Fundraising events.

Our footprint is one of, if not the largest, growth engines of economic opportunity of anywhere in the world! The Houston ship channel is our priority based on the economic impact and the unique needs that come along with sustaining investment activity. The economic benefit in the Houston Port region is nearly 7-fold regarding businesses and workers:

IN TEXAS IN THE US

• generates $339 billion in economic value

• sustains 1.3 million jobs

• generates $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue

• generates nearly $802 billion in U.S. economic value

• supports 3.2 million jobs

• provides $38 billion in tax revenue

HOUSTON PORT REGION - ECONOMIC ENGINE

The Houston Ship Channel and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as Port Houston, is the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the U.S.

• In November ‘22, container volume at Port Houston grew by double digits, again. A total of 348,950 TEUs were handled during the month, up 11% compared to November 2021. It was the fourth highest month ever for containers at Port Houston’s Barbour’s Cut and Bayport container terminals.

• Container volume is up 17% year-to-date through November, totaling 3.6M TEUs for the first eleven months of 2022.

• The week before Thanksgiving was the highest ever for truck transactions, with more than 70,000 combined total transactions, while Saturday gates continue to make slow progress towards increased utilization.

According to the Global Port Tracker and Journal of Commerce, retailers forecast a softening of containerized imports into the U.S. and for the drop to continue into 2023. Although volumes at Port Houston continue to be extremely solid through the end of 2022, with November being the fourth largest month on record, import activity will likely begin to level off during 2023 in the U.S. Gulf as well.

With that said, the long term for container growth in Houston is extremely favorable. Retailers continue to invest in distribution centers in our region that are served through our Port. The export of petrochemical commodities continues to rebound as well.

• General cargo at Port Houston’s facilities grew by 45% year-to-date compared to the same time last year (Nov.). Auto imports were up 141% for November 2022 and 14% year-to-date compared to 2021. Steel imports took a dip in November; however, this year's steel volume has been substantial, making 2022 the best year for steel tonnage in more than five years.

The impacts of the historic global supply chain demand are beginning to disappear, and the vessel queue is now reduced to single digits and will likely be caught up in 2023.

PORT HOUSTON IMPROVEMENTS AND INVESTMENTS TO KEEP THE HOUSTON PORT REGION COMPETITIVE

Although the import demand in the U.S. appears to be softening, the Port has not seen any slowing in Houston in recent months and are handling record amounts of cargo. Port Houston remains committed to the efficiency of their facilities and are making critical investments to stay well in front of demand both on the waterside and the terminal side.

• This past June, Port Houston, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), officially broke “ground” on the Project 11 - $1 billion expansion of the Houston Ship Channel. The investment is a “generation-defining project” and improvements to the nation’s busiest waterway will more safely and efficiently move import and export container ships and other vessels along with delivering jobs and growth to the Houston region, state, and nation.

Accommodating bigger and bigger ships is part of the reason Port Houston has advocated for Project 11. The multi-year, multi-segment project includes widening parts of the channel to 700 feet and deepening others to 46 1/2 feet. Primary objectives include improving draft for larger vessels and giving them more room to maneuver, which lessens the need to play what ship pilots call “Texas Chicken.”

Project 11 is 82% funded, and advocacy efforts continue to secure the remaining federal funds. When complete, the USACE study shows Project 11 should add more than $133 million annually in national economic value.

3 NEW CRANES ARRIVE AT PORT HOUSTON - LARGEST IN PORT HOUSTON HISTORY

Three new neo-Panamax STS cranes arrived at Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal this past February. The purchase and installation of these cranes represents a significant infrastructure investment for Port Houston.

The investment is the continued commitment to stay ahead of growth in our region are the cranes are ports biggest yet and will facilitate working 15,000 TEU sized vessels anticipated to call our terminals upon completion of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion - Project 11.

CONTAINER YARD EXPANSION AT BAYPORT CONTAINER TERMINAL

To improve the efficient movement of goods to reduce ongoing disruptions to the supply chain, Port Houston plans to use 100 acres at the developed Bayport East End of the Bayport Container Terminal as an additional container yard. The additional space will accommodate increased container volumes, while improving terminal efficiency, supporting emissions reduction, and maintaining international trade. This will bring significant economic benefits to the region.

• The East End was originally developed as a cruise terminal, but its use was changed, in part, to an auto roll-on/roll-off terminal based on past market demands. To address current and projected future demands for container storage at Bayport, Port Houston now plans to change the use of the East End to a container yard that will include paving the existing auto terminal area and adjacent unpaved area to its south.

Port Houston has obtained a Port Infrastructure Development Program grant, administered by the U.S. Maritime Administration, for construction of the first 50 acres and plans to pursue additional grants for other portions of the proposed East End project. Design is anticipated to begin in first quarter of 2023 with construction in first quarter of 2024.

Bayport Container Terminal - East End 100-Acre Container Yard Project

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Since 2008, Economic Alliance has supported 77 Project Wins – 5 economic development projects a year that have shown a direct impact of $17.8B in Capital Investment and 3,856 Jobs Created.

How have we been doing this? Being proactive with our businesses in our footprint through Business Retention & Expansion outreach, fielding member inquires, working closely with ED allies and fielding requests from brokers, site selectors and the Governor’s Office.

Our 77 economic development wins are proof that we provide a professional relationship to navigate the multiple facets of the expansion process in the Houston Port region, including the facilitation to our economic development support/solutions network. These services may include:

• Conducting real estate searches of existing and greenfield locations for expansion/relocation

• Participation and coordination of site-selection trips/briefings and orientations of the Houston Port region/Harris County

• Facilitate access to data (via partners) on key business factors that highlight the Houston Port region as a destination for investment and job creation

• Provide guidance in evaluating and applying for State and Local incentive and workforce programs

• Advocacy for projects on issues pertaining to permitting and regulation with State and Local entities

• Mobilization of our key board members, allies, partners to ensure project success

2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WINS

Economic Alliance is a viable resource/solutions provider to Houston Port region businesses, members, economic development allies and partners.

In 2022, Economic Alliance supported 3 company expansions that are creating livable wage jobs and committing future asset investments to solidify our economic base.

• 3 wins: consisted of - $1.9B in one-time capital investment – 100 direct jobs created and over 750 direct skilled jobs retained. The industry make-up of the wins was no surprise and is dominated by petrochemical projects.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WINS - 2022

KEY OUTCOME/2022:

OxyVinyls, the chemical division of Occidental Petroleum, is planning a $1 billion expansion/retention of 200 jobs through a modernization project at its chlor-alkali plant in La Porte.

The expansion involves an upgrade of current system equipment and processes with integration of new equipment that better utilizes membrane cell technology. The investment will address potential future industry regulations that could require the company to cease using its existing production technology.

The benefits of this project would help to ensure long-term viability of the Battleground plant operations modernization of US Gulf Coast chlor-alkali assets to convert to membrane-grade from diaphragm-grade caustic soda capacity. The investment will reduce carbon intensity per ton of caustic soda produced and allow for expansions of existing capacity.

A $400 million investment at Chevron’s Pasadena refinery will expand the facility’s capacity to process the light oil from the Permian Basin by almost 15 percent. The expanded facility will retain 400 jobs and will process 125,000 barrels per day. The Pasadena project would help solve a problem that has plagued the industry since the start of the shale revolution: a lack of refineries configured to process the “light, tight” variety of oil found in Texas shale. Many Gulf Coast refineries are better suited to process heavy oil produced outside of the U.S.. The project is expected to be complete in 2024.

Kaneka will invest $150 million and create and 150 jobs focused on the production of a biodegradable plastics with no air emissions that already has a use in the consumer market. This initial investment may be followed by several phases of expansion in the Houston Port region.

PROJECT PIPELINE

Twenty-three active projects in the pipeline Economic Alliance are tracking with our regional partners with a potential for: $6.1B Cap Ex – 3,800 New Job Opportunities – 300 Retained Jobs

Petrochemical and Manufacturing make up 83% of the YTD ‘23 pipeline with Alternative Fuels, Logistics, Corporate Headquarters and Real Estate Development combining for the remaining 17%.

Economic Alliance conducts an annual evaluation of the project pipeline to determine which of the projects are still viable and will evaluate the current pipeline in January ’23 to determine the status of projects and if they are still being considered for the Houston Port region.

YTD PROJECT PIPELINE – ‘23

23 Projects

• $6.1B Cap Ex

• 3,800 New Job Opportunities

• 300 Retained Jobs √ 44% Manufacturing

39% Petrochemical

5% Alt Fuels

4% Logistics

4% Corp Headquarter √ 4% Real Estate Dev

2023 should provide a robust pipeline of projects for the Houston Port region based on:

• Cargo volumes across Port Houston's docks that are continuing to shatter records.

• Port Houston’s commitment and investment to accommodate further traffic.

• Over $50 billion in petrochemical investments over the last 9 years that has increased production capacity to continue our output in resins (mainly exports) to meet world demand.

• Steady activity of economic development leads from the Greater Houston Partnership and the Governor’s Office that indicate a serious interest in locating and/or expanding in the Houston Port region.

• Business Retention & Expansion outreach/lead generation by Economic Alliance to conduct face to face meetings with some of the highest wage paying firms to uncover issues and provides solutions related to productivity/capital investment/job creation/job retention scenarios

SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS/ISSUES FACING HOUSTON PORT REGION BUSINESSES

Economic Alliance provides customized solutions to solve a problem or seize an opportunity to Houston Port region businesses, members, economic development allies and partners.

• No matter the issue, impediment or even opportunity Economic Alliance will leverage its 200+ members and partners to convene a solution/introduction. Whether your problem is utilities, workforce, transportation, or municipal issues we will bring the right representatives to the table to make introductions and elevate the conversation to whatever your operation may be facing.

SELECT SOLUTION EXAMPLES FROM 2022

INEOS’s Battleground Manufacturing Complex needed to address the safety of ingress & egress to their facility on Independence Pkwy

• EA facilitated a meeting with Harris County traffic engineers

• Harris County agreed to conduct a traffic study

• Center turning lane is being constructed and the speed limit will drop from 55 to 45 Invista had several permitting/timing issues with the City of Houston at their polymer grade propylene facility located on SH225

• EA facilitated a meeting with the City of Houston’s Chief Development Officer

• Elevated/Solved issues around fast track of a permits being issued and common-sense discussion around the removal of several permitting requirements

TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO KEEP THE HOUSTON PORT REGION COMPETITIVE

For several years the Economic Alliance has convened a Transportation Infrastructure task force. The group is a collection of local/state elected officials, Port Houston, petrochemical association partners and private sector members.

• The mission is to deliver TxDOT and key leadership a prioritized transportation/ infrastructure project list based on stakeholder consensus and critical investment need.

Project priorities have been based on:

• Impacting safety, mobility efficiency and environmental concerns related to the SH146/ SH225/610/I10 transportation corridor.

• Need to facilitate economic opportunity through the acknowledgment of Port Houston’s unprecedented growth that has made it the nation’ busiest port. Forecasted to continue to grow as it supports the nations supply chain needs.

• Projects that will enhance current/future committed private sector and public transportation mobility investments - Specifically, over the last several years, the Houston port region has seen $50 billion in manufacturing expansions, Port Houston’s $1B commitment to widen and deepen the Houston ship channel, and state and local investment to construct the $2B Beltway 8 bridge and expansion of SH146.

SUCCESS AND ACTIVITIES FROM 2022

KEY OUTCOME/2022: I10 East Expansion/San Jacinto River Bridge - The Transportation Task Force at the Economic Alliance has long advocated for a new I-10 bridge over the San Jacinto River and most recently TxDOT has included over $170M of funding for a new I-10 Bridge in their Unified Transportation Program.

• A new bridge will not only bring an end to our constant concerns with barge strikes, but it will also bring much-needed traffic relief to the region. The task force will continue to monitor the project to ensure the project is adequately funded and completed on time

KEY OUTCOME/2022: Beltway 8 Bridge and Direct Connectors – The Transportation Task Force at the Economic Alliance compiled a support letter that advocated for funding of all 8 direct connectors for the Beltway 8 Bridge, currently only 5 of 8 the connectors are funded.

The support letter sent to key Officials at TXDOT, HGAC and HCRTA was signed by all Houston Port region Federal representatives, local State of Texas Senate and House representatives, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner and all local Mayors s urging the agencies to work together to find a solution for funding the 8 direct connectors.

Ultimately, the task force is making certain the Houston Port region is connecting mobility/safety/ environmental issues, economic opportunity, and our unprecedented industry growth with current and future transportation/infrastructure projects.

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY

With our member input Economic Alliance works to improve our economic development assets, transportation infrastructure, workforce development entities and investment protections. For this reason, Economic Alliance has established itself as the convening entity in identifying and promoting issues of Houston Port region significance.

Economic Alliance’s efforts continue to eliminate unnecessary procedures so that representatives, government agencies, associations and our members/businesses can work together seamlessly. Our strategic approach directly impacts the growth and maintenance of the most sought-after region in the world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics operations.

This unified approach is positively recognized and is viewed to identify and prioritize policy/projects that will have the most impact on the Houston Port region.

Goals of the Houston Port region advocacy:

1. Communicate the region’s legislative priorities clearly and succinctly.

2. Obtain state/federal funding for local projects.

3. Advocate for legislation or policy changes that will benefit the Houston Port region.

4. Support our legislators by meeting with their community leaders/constituents to understand projects and issues relevant to the Houston Port region.

FEDERAL WHITE PAPER

Each year, the Economic Alliance’s Public Policy Task Force compiles a Federal Policy White Paper to allow our members and partners to advocate as one region with one voice, both during the D.C. trip held annually and throughout the year. The 2022 Federal Policy White Paper centered on:

1. Houston Ship Channel Infrastructure Investment and Widening

2. Community College Federal Priorities for Workforce Opportunities

3. Support for Innovation in Petrochemical Production, Sustainability/Use and Advanced Recycling Techniques

4. Coastal Barrier- Hurricane Surge Protection

WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP - 2022

A leadership team organized by the Economic Alliance traveled to D.C. in 2022 and was led by Local Elected Officials, Business Organizations & Associations, Educational Partners, Port Houston Advocates, and the Private Sector.

• Over 3 days the 20-person Economic Alliance Leadership Team conducted 23 meetings with Senate, Congressional and Association representatives, along with a Congressional Dinner to discuss the Houston Port regions Federal Policy Priorities.

• The trip began with a welcome dinner hosted by the Economic Alliance in partnership with the Greater Houston Partnership, Dallas Regional Chamber and Fort Worth Chamber to receive updates from Texas' U.S. senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz on current federal issues. Keynote speaker, Roman Popadiuk, first United States Ambassador to Ukraine, serving under President George H.W. Bush offered historical insight leading up to the current Ukraine/Russian conflict and its impact on the global economy.

• KEY OUTCOME/2022: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to move the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 toward the full House for a floor vote. This follows a vote two weeks ago by a similar committee in the Senate, which also included language in its bill approving legislation that gives the go-ahead for our Coastal Barrier- Hurricane Surge Protection proposal.

This reinforces the value of our convening, consensus building and continued face to face communication between our federal representatives, our local officials and industry leaders.

MEETINGS

Sen. John Cornyn TX

Sen. Ted Cruz TX

15 CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION MEETINGS/TEXAS

Sen. John Kennedy LA

Dan Crenshaw TX-2 Randy Weber TX-14 Sylvia Garcia TX-29

Brian Babin TX-36

Lizzie Fletcher-TX-7 Jody Arrington TX-19 Eddie Bernice Johnson TX 30 Sheila Jackson Lee TX-25

Kevin Brady TX-8 Troy Nehls TX-22 John Carter TX-31

Michael McCaul TX-10 Michael Cloud TX-27 Collin Allred TX-32

4 CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION MEETINGS/U.S.

Kelly Armstrong ND John Curtis UT-3

Lance Gooden TX-5

David Rouzer NC-7 Bob Gibbs OH-7

3 MAJOR U.S. ASSOCIATIONS FOCUSED ON PETROCHEMICAL, MANUFACTURING AND MARITIME

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

Texas Engineering Extension Service – Cyber Security

American Chemistry Council

23 CONGRESSIONAL DINNER ATTENDEES/1 MEMBER OF THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION

The congressional dinner is where team members had the opportunity to network with local U.S Representatives in a more informal setting. This year Congressman Brian Babin, his wife Roxanne Babin, and members of his Washington DC office attended the dinner. Also, as a special bonus this year, several members of the team were treated to a tour of the Capital Dome hosted by Mrs. Babin.

20 HOUSTON PORT REGION LEADERS/ECONOMIC ALLIANCE LEADERSHIP TEAM (INCLUDING ECONOMIC ALLIANCE STAFF)

Elected Officials & Government's Staff

Sen. Larry Taylor - Texas Senate, District 24

Private Sector

Connie Tilton – ExxonMobil

Rep. Dennis Paul - Texas House of Reps, District 129 Russell Carter - Bohler

Adrian Garcia - Harris County Commissioner Pct 2 Phillip Fordham – LyondellBasell

Mike Lykes – Commissioner Garcia Chief of Staff Patrick Anderson – Proventure Consultants

Michel Bechtel - Mayor, Morgan's Point

Brandon Capetillo - Mayor, Baytown

Brian Moran - Baytown Asst City Manager

Thom Kolupski- Mayor Seabrook

Port Houston Advocates

Capt. Robert Thompson - Houston Pilots

JJ Plunkett - Houston Pilots

David Robinson - Council Member, Houston, At-Large 2 Bill Diehl – Houston Port Bureau

Business Organizations & Associations

Kaitlyn Murphy - Government Relations, GHP

Elizabeth Hale - Gulf Coast Authority

Amy Skicki - Executive Director, BayTran

Educational Partners

Jim Griffin - Vice Chancellor, San Jacinto College

This strategic and unified approach is positively recognized at the federal level and is viewed as a means of assisting our federal representatives to identify and prioritize policy/projects that will have the most impact on the Houston Port region.

• Economic Alliance will continue our collaborative approach in 2023 and will build upon the relationships and communication channels established with our federal representatives. The trip has not only successfully organized high-level meetings with access to key decision makers but has also given participants a clear

understanding of regional priorities and invaluable connections.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Economic Alliance provides a forum that facilitates the promotion of workforce development initiatives to address the growing skilled workforce gap.

Our activities are focused on market high paying careers in the petrochemical, maritime, logistics, and construction industries to local students in order to close the skilled workforce gap and connect opportunities.

• Leveraging partnerships with EHCMA and 9 community colleges to recruit and train a qualified workforce that is needed in the Houston Port region

• Identified and prioritized with industry the high-demand, high-paying careers supporting the petrochemical and maritime industries

• Lead activities to directly market career paths and job opportunities to address attrition, skill enhancement and demand to potential candidates

KEY OUTCOME/2022: Economic Alliance connected with 7,000+ individuals/students through 64 career path presentations utilizing 14 volunteers from 9 different companies.

QUALITY OF LIFE

San Jacinto Texas Historic District (SJTHD) is a collaborative entity that brings together the port region communities of East Harris County (Precinct 2). The mission is to work in partnership with Economic Alliance Houston Port Region/Quality of Life Task Force, by showcasing the history and beauty of the communities in our district.

With the understanding that quality of life represents a range of priorities SJTHD has reviewed/funded projects that promote public safety, beautification, special community activities, outreach and other priorities aligned with impacting the Houston Port region.

Project Support/Impacts – 2019 to Present:

• $63,000 in total matching funds awarded to 9 projects/capital campaigns. Impacting residents/organizations located in Pasadena, Pearland, Morgan’s Point, La Porte, Shoreacres and Precinct 2 at large

• $38,000 directly supported beautification/community enhancement projects that have an estimated total cost of $1.3M.

• $25,000 direct support to capital campaigns for community impact organizations missions/publicized projects of over $11M.

EVENTS/THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

In addition to our monthly taskforce and board meetings, provides members and community stakeholders opportunities to network, gain knowledge, and engage in information sharing by convening industry leaders.

KEY OUTCOME/2022: Economic Alliance hosted over 3,700 attendees at 11 events with an average attendance of 335 participants. A few select events from 2022:

• Gulf Coast Industry Forum – our largest event (bringing industry, government, and community stakeholders together to hear regional information affecting the Houston Port Region.

• Economic Outlook – Patrick Jankowski, Greater Houston Partnership spoke about the state of Houston’s economy going into 2022. What’s happened in the last year and what does that suggest about where we’re going in the months ahead.

• Industrial Procurement Forum - members can meet and learn how to engage with some of the world’s largest production, petrochemical and maritime entities in the world.

• Houston Port Region Supply Chain Forum – Supply Chain Panel Discussion and a Global Computer Chip Update & Forecast.

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Women's Leadership Luncheons - 3 separate luncheon events focused on the women who make an impact on industry in the Houston Port region.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING VEHICLES

Vital point for knowledge sharing and thought leadership around issues facing industry along the Gulf Coast.

GULF COAST GROWTH SHOW

Latest news and updates in the petrochemical, manufacturing, transportation, and workforce related industries.

KEY OUTCOME/2022: 33 Podcasts produced in 2022

Quarterly Newsletter

• 10,000+ recipients - highlight members, partners, news/ events, upcoming classes/workshops, and resources our office/partners provide.

WEBSITE

2022 had us working hard on a major upgrade to the Economic Alliance website. Be on the lookout for its unveiling in 2023.

• Enhanced presence of Economic Alliance activities/impact, calendar of events and registration.

• Message - The Houston Port region is the most influential production corridor and trade port in the World.

THANK YOU

I think you would agree the Economic Alliance represents a significant voice and as a group we are making a difference to provide a positive business climate in the Houston Port region as well as foster growth in the region. It’s the individuals, our members/companies, partners, municipalities, that convene and do the work to advance the Houston Port region globally.

• There is not an organization in Houston, let alone the state of Texas, that makes as much of an impact on its footprint when you combine our initiatives of Economic Development, Public Policy, Transportation Infrastructure, Workforce Development and Quality of Life.

Economic Alliance will continue in 2023 to formulate activities and initiatives to:

• Expand your immediate circle of acquaintances and begin meeting new people in adjacent circles — and beyond.

• Provide formats for your business to be recognized as an active member of a world class team in the Houston Port region.

• Align members with strategic initiatives that are making an impact on our regional economy and residents.

• Gain knowledge, share information and convene industry leaders.

• Utilize relationships and established communication channels to have issues heard. Our mission at Economic Alliance is simple – to support our members and grow a vibrant regional economy.

Thank you for your support in 2022, your efforts make our region the most sought-after destination in the entire world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics operations.

chevron pasadena refinery - lto project

pasadena's vote of confidence

"Our mission is ‘safe, reliable, profitable operations,’ and this project checks all those boxes,” general manager Tim Sutherland says of the Light Tight Oil (LTO) project.

The project, which recently received regulatory approval, will increase the amount of crude oil that can be processed at our Chevron Pasadena Refinery in Pasadena, Texas.

The ability to process more crude oil at the facility will expand Chevron’s Gulf Coast refining system and help supply a portion of our retail market in Texas and Louisiana.

WHAT IS LIGHT TIGHT OIL?

Tight oil is a type of crude oil produced from shale. In the case of our LTO project, we plan to use tight oil sourced from the Permian Basin, which is located in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

Processing more Permian crude oil will support Chevron’s focus on delivering affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy in the United States.

WHY IT MATTERS

The LTO project will increase the processing capacity at the facility by almost 15% to 125,000 barrels per day. In addition to increasing capacity, the project will add jet fuel to the facility’s portfolio, decommission certain units, reduce process safety risks and lower the permitted emissions of the refinery.

HOW IT STARTED

Since purchasing the Pasadena Refinery in 2019, Chevron has invested in the facility’s people, processes, systems and equipment.

HOW IT’S GOING

Chevron Pasadena provides a strategic location along the Houston Ship Channel to process Permian crude oil. The refinery offers more than 5 million barrels of crude oil storage capacity and access to a dock, numerous pipelines and a product blending center.

Approximately 600 direct employees and contractors work at the facility.

process safety

product flexibility

an investment in the future

MEMBERS IN MOTION

BGE, INC. NEW HIRES

Ali McLeod, Director, Environmental Services

Ali MacLeod, PhD, joined BGE Inc.’s Houston office as Director, Environmental Services. Ali leads the effort to continue building the environmental services area of BGE’s business, including air quality, remediation, sustainability, and carbon capture and sequestration. She has more than 26 years of building and leading teams for environmental assessment and remediation projects. Her expertise includes client advocacy, client management, stakeholder engagement, strategic funding and planning, and regulatory strategy and negotiation.

Ali has a PhD in Environmental Hydrogeochemistry and a Master of Science degree in Hydrogeology from University College London. She also has a BSc in Geology and Applied Geology from Glasgow University.

Ali is an active member of the Women’s Leadership Committee of the Economic Alliance. Outside of work, Ali enjoys spending time with her children and loves to hike.

Aaron Hebert, PE, MBA, Senior Project Manager

Aaron Hebert, PE, MBA joined BGE Inc.’s Houston office as senior project manager in the Environmental Services department, where he manages air permitting and air quality compliance projects, supporting chemical, manufacturing and other industry clients.

Aaron has more than 25 years of experience working on air quality and environmental projects, both from a traditional consulting standpoint as well as from the client/industry standpoint.

Aaron has a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston Bauer College of Business. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Lamar University. He is a licensed engineer in Texas. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family traveling, going to the beach and camping. He also likes to exercise and attend concerts.

CITY OF DEER PARK WELCOMES

The City of Deer Park welcomes incoming Assistant City Manager (ACM) Sara Robinson as they wish former ACM Gary Jackson congratulations on his retirement from a fifteen-and-ahalf-year career with the City of Deer Park.

With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and an undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration, in Accounting and Finance (double major) at the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, the City of Deer Park is fortunate to have a Houston local as their incoming ACM.

Robinson is a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) and currently serves on the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Board of Directors, Urban Management Professionals of Southeast Texas (UMPSET) as the Vice President/Treasurer, and the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT).

Are You Ready to Take Off?

San Jacinto College is the official education training partner for the Houston Spaceport. The EDGE Center offers pathways to exciting careers in aerospace and other industries.

COASTAL ICE INNOVATES TO MEET INDUSTRY NEEDS

Coastal Ice & Water is an ice and water company by name. Yet, through sustainable practice, Coastal Ice & Water is a Sustainable Hydration provider, Safety partner and Community advocate.

Customers engaged in sustainable practices partner with Coastal Ice to eliminate plastic bottles from job sites through 55-gallon RefreshR water kiosks placed throughout plants. When plastic bottles are necessary, Coastal Ice can collect and recycle bottles into advanced manufacturing feedstocks.

“We listen to our customers’ needs and partner on solutions,” said Scott McAlister, Coastal Ice & Water president.

As a hydration safety partner, Coastal Ice introduced safety moments. Presentations by Olympic boxer Termite Watkins motivated plant employees to “Keep their Guard Up” in safety efforts. McAlister donated tickets to employees to attend Watkins-promoted boxing matches featuring boxers from underserved communities.

EXXONMOBIL PRESENTS UNITED WAY WITH HONORARY CHECK

ExxonMobil Baytown Area presented the United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County with an honorary check totaling $1.2 million. This check represented the generosity of ExxonMobil Baytown Area employees and annuitants and marked the end of their annual campaign.

ExxonMobil is a proud supporter of United Way and its efforts to make the Baytown community a better place. This year’s campaign marks the 22nd year in a row ExxonMobil has topped the $1 million mark in donations.

Olympic boxer Termite Watkins encourages Marathon employees to be safety champions by keeping their guard up. Coastal Ice & Water sponsored the motivational safety presentation.

ExxonMobil Baytown Area managers and campaign chairs present members of United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County with check for 2022 Fundraising Campaign.

EAST HARRIS COUNTY EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL

East Harris County Empowerment Council recently partnered with Comerica Bank to host "Males, Money and More" at San Jacinto College Generation Park. "Males, Money and More" is a financial literacy class presented to over 220 eighth graders attending Channelview ISD.

In addition to Comerica Bank employees, other financial institutions and advisors served as volunteer instructors and speakers. This was a first-time event, and judging by the enthusiastic response it was a success and worth hosting again. EHCEC is proud to host collaborations like this that raise the expectations in our community. Look for similar classes to follow in 2023

HOUSTON WILDERNESS

Through a multi-partner collaboration of private and public landowners, the Houston Wilderness (HW) Houston Ship Channel TREES program has planted over 30,000 trees in the ship channel area since 2019, with a goal of 1 million trees planted along the 25-mile by 2030. HW is able to provide thousands of native trees and volunteer planting groups free of charge to interested landowners through a variety of corporate and federal grants. Industrial open space areas are all eligible for large-scale tree planting projects. This fall, HW planted 10,000 native trees on ship channel properties – including 7,000 on open spaces at several Kinder Morgan terminalshelping with their natural carbon sequestration goals and adding beneficial ecosystem services, such as water and GHG absorption and erosion control.

EXCARGO DRAYAGE & TRANSLOADING

We are full of joy and gratitude to be spending the rest of the year giving back to our team, our customers, and our community. Our initiative Excargo Cares partnered with the Houston Pilots to make over 300 gift boxes for Seaman at anchor during the holidays! Additionally, on behalf of our customers, vendors, and industry partners, we sent a $5,000 donation to The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit organization aimed at developing and scaling technologies to rid the world’s oceans and rivers of plastic. The Ocean Cleanup is partnered with Maersk to execute their mission. Thank you to our customers and team for an outstanding year. Upwards and Onwards to 2023!

LIVE OAK BANK

Wendy Ghormley has joined Live Oak Bank to expand a lending team with 35 of the top SBA lenders in the country, focused on providing SBA financing across all industries nationwide.

Live Oak is the #1 SBA 7(A) Lender by dollar amount for FY 2022.* In Wendy’s new role as vice president of small business lending, she will be focused on providing capital for business acquisition and owner-occupied real estate nationwide with loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Live Oak also offers a combination financing solution for loans that exceed $5 million. To learn more about Live Oak, visit the website here.

* 1. The data supplied by the SBA reflects 7(a) highest dollar volume during FY 2022.

PULIDO TRANSPORT

Pulido Transport, an asset-based bulk liquid carrier, is proud to announce the addition of Peniel Lim as Vice-President. Peniel will primarily focus on leading the Company’s efforts in the transportation of bulk liquid chemicals in addition to providing strategic and operational guidance to senior management. Most recently, Peniel managed financial assets with Kindred Capital. Previous to that, he had a successful career with ExxonMobil Chemical for over 13 years in roles such as Global Business Development Advisor, and Global Supply Chain Raw Materials Planner, Americas Supply Chain Advisor, Senior Chemist for Refining & Supply, and Senior Researcher for ExxonMobil’s Next Generation Projects. Peniel has an MBA from Drexel University (2011) and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas A&M (2006). We look forward to using his technical and business acumen as we continue executing our mission statement to “safely pickup on time and safely deliver on time every load” for our bulk liquid customers.

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE - NEW MASCOT

At the San Jacinto College Fall commencement ceremony on December 9, the College announced a new mascot. Earlier this year, San Jac began the process of selecting a mascot to represent the College. Employees and students from all campuses and work areas representing the College’s diverse community of stakeholders sought suggestions for a new mascot. More than 1,700 people submitted more than 50 ideas. The committee narrowed it down to two for our community to vote on, and more than 6,200 votes were received. The College will always have a place in its hearts for its three historic mascots. However, San Jacinto College has grown to five campuses, and the time had come for one mascot to be part of all the milestones and growth that it will have in the future. To view the announcement video, visit https://bit.ly/3hA5eV9

SHELL DEER PARK CHEMICALS IN COMMUNITY

Shell Deer Park Chemicals hosts women business owners to promote supplier diversity. Addressing the need to increase the number of diverse suppliers in the energy industry, Shell Deer Park Chemicals recently invited 40 women business owners associated with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) to spend an afternoon at the site to learn about the industry and how to best position their companies as potential suppliers.

WBENC certifies women-owned businesses across the U.S., enabling access to the education, support and tools they need to grow and succeed. Shell is a co-sponsor of the WBENC Energy Executive Program, which helps strengthen industry knowledge and relationships, increases competitive advantages and adds capabilities to become an integral part of the global energy supply chain.

“Shell wants to engage with women-owned businesses and see how we can help develop their companies and ultimately be a source of business opportunities,” said US Gulf Coast Supply Chain Manager Todd Arnold, who led the effort to organize the event with WBENC Senior Director Lindsey All. “We would not have been able to accomplish this without the unbelievable support from the site, from volunteers serving as tour escorts through our facilities to the senior leaders who participated in the panel discussions.”

Shell Deer Park Chemicals hosts Make-A-Wish reveal event and it's off to Disney! The partnership between Shell Deer Park Chemicals and MakeA-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana brought another wish to life recently when they revealed to 14-year-old Paulina – who courageously fights acute lymphoblastic leukemia – that she will have her Disney dreams fulfilled with a trip for her and her family to Walt Disney World in Florida.

(from left): Shell Deer Park Chemicals General Manager Nate Levin, US Chemicals/ Manufacturing Finance Manager Kathy Rauch, and USGC Business Manager Marla Kline (not pictured: USGC Chemicals & Products Senior Vice President Emma Lewis).

A fan of all-things Disney – especially the princesses and her personal favorite Rapunzel – Paulina, in a Rapunzel gown, was crowned Shell Deer Park Princess for the Day by Deer Park Fire Chief Don Davis. “On behalf of the city of Deer Park and Mayor Jerry Mouton, I’d like to thank Shell Deer Park and the Make-A-Wish Foundation for inviting us to be part of this event,” Davis said.

Paulina, joined by her mother, was crowned Shell Deer Park Princess for the Day by Deer Park Fire Chief Don Davis as part of a Make-A-Wish reveal event that will send her to Walt Disney World in Florida.

Shell Deer Park Chemicals ties its commitment to Make-A-Wish to improving safety with a special program from its ACE (Armed. Confident. Empowered.) committee, with donations made for completion of proactive safety observations. “ACE has committed to making Deer Park a safe place to work as well as making Paulina’s wish come true,” said Shell Deer Park Chemicals General Manager Nathan Levin. “We are grateful for your continued support and dedication to the site and our community.”

The Shell Deer Park Leadership team aided the cause by volunteering for a dunk tank during Family Day at the Armand Bayou Nature Center. Funds raised were used to purchase a Disney-themed carry-on suitcase for Paulina that was filled with goodies for her trip.

Donations for a dunk tank at Shell Deer Park Family Day helped purchase Disney-themed luggage for Paulina’s trip to Disney World.

TALKE - HYZON HYDROGEN TRUCK

TALKE, operational at 70 locations worldwide with about 4,600 employees, is one of the world's leading logistics solutions providers for the world of chemicals. Within its program “Crafting Responsible Logistics,” TALKE intends to be climate neutral by 2040.

In Q4/2022, TALKE was selected as a partner for the first-ever trial of a hydrogen-fueled truck in Texas. HYZON’s vehicle participated in a ride event at Port Houston in December and a subsequent two-week period of commercial port trips, using TALKE drivers and facilities.

For TALKE, collaboration and testing new technologies are crucial to achieving a sustainable business model, and trials are taking place on both sides of the Atlantic. TALKE USA is immensely proud to have been part of this sustainability milestone in Houston.

TEXAS MUTUAL

To help strengthen the Texas economy and fortify businesses, Texas Mutual awarded over $3.5 million in workforce development and safety training grants through our second community funding request for proposal in the fall. After an extensive review process, we distributed grants to 48 Texas nonprofits focused on upskilling, apprenticeships and safety training programs. Through these initiatives, we’ve delivered nearly $7 million to support our communities and hardworking Texans. Taking care of Texans is at the heart of what we do, and that’s why we continue to do our part to invest in stronger, safer communities.

MEMBERS IN MOTION

SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY HIGHLANDS DIVISION

The Highlands Division is the oldest division of the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA). The division delivers raw water from Lake Houston and the Trinity River through a 27-mile system of canals and a 1,400-acre staging reservoir in order to provide water to agricultural, municipal, and industrial customers such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. The division delivers more water each day than all of SJRA’s other operating divisions combined. In order to continue to maintain essential services, the Highlands Division is working on various construction projects. Viewers can see SJRA’s projects at SJRA Projects, Studies, and Repairs - San Jacinto River Authority. Learn more about the Highlands Division at SJRA Highlands Division - YouTube

extended period of time are a challenge. We are implementing this additional tool to help optimize space at our terminals and keep goods moving to the consumers in our region who need them.”

This past October, the Port Commission approved the new dwell fee structure to help reduce the amount of time containers sit on terminal. After making the necessary software upgrades, the Sustained Import Dwell Fee will now go into effect beginning February 1.

An Excessive Import Dwell Fee was also approved in October, which can be implemented by Port Houston’s Executive Director as needed. If implemented, it will take effect following thirty days’ public notice and remain in effect for at least sixty days. It is not being implemented at this time.

For more information about the Sustained Import Dwell Fee, visit https://porthouston.com/wp-content/ uploads/Dwell-Fees_Final.pdf.

PORT HOUSTON IMPORT DWELL FEE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2023 - AIMS TO REDUCE LONGTERM DWELL (PRESS RELEASE 12.29.2022)

HOUSTON – A Sustained Import Dwell Fee will go into effect at Port Houston on February 1, 2023, to help maintain fluidity at the Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals and address long-term dwell. The $45 fee will be charged per unit per day starting on the eighth day after the expiration of free time, as defined in Tariff No. 15 Subrule 095 and Tariff No. 14 Subrule 093.

This fee is in addition to the demurrage charges for loaded import containers provided for in those subrules and does not replace those charges. Containers will be on hold until all terminal fees are reconciled; payment of such fees will be the responsibility of the cargo owner.

“The Sustained Import Dwell Fee is intended to minimize long-term storage of containers on the terminals and promote fluidity of cargo movement,” said Roger Guenther, Executive Director at Port Houston. “We’ve seen during the recent increase in demand that containers sitting on terminals for an

Barbours Cut Container Terminal, Port Houston

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2023

FEBRUARY

Business Growth Task Force

Wednesday, February 1 9:00am – 10:00am

Women In Alliance Committee Wednesday, February 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Economic Alliance Annual Membership Banquet Thursday, February 9 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Gulf Coast Industry Forum Committee Tuesday, February 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Economic Development Wednesday, February 22 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Public Policy Tuesday, February 28 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MARCH

Business Growth Task Force Wednesday, March 1 9:00am – 10:00am

Women In Alliance Committee Wednesday, March 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Gulf Coast Industry Forum Committee Tuesday, March 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Women's Leadership Luncheon Wednesday, March 22 11:00am - 1:00pm

Economic Development Wednesday, January 22 3:00pm - 5:00pm

APRIL

Business Growth Task Force Wednesday, April 5 9:00am – 10:00am

Economic Forecast with Patrick Jankowski Thursday, April 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Women In Alliance Committee Wednesday, April 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Gulf Coast Industry Forum Committee Tuesday, April 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Public Policy Tuesday, April 25 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Economic Development Wednesday, April 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm

SAVE

DATE THE

Women's Leadership Luncheon Wednesday, March 22

11:00am - 1:00pm

San Jacinto College - LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical Energy, & Technology 7901 W Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77507

Economic Forecast with Patrick Jankowski

3:00pm - 5:00pm

San Jacinto College - LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical Energy, & Technology 7901 W Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77507

Join our mailing list and receive task force and event invites by contacting Marisela Ramirez at marisela@allianceportregion.com

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE IN MOTION

SOUTHEAST TEXAS TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT

Economic Alliance partnered with BayTran and BAHEP in an unprecedented tri-organization event to bring awareness to and prioritize critical infrastructure projects in Southeast Texas and specifically the Houston Port Region. Over 350 attendees heard from experts in the petrochemical, supply chain and logistics industry, as well as key Federal Elected officials and TxDoT leadership.

LEGISLATIVE KICKOFF FORUM

Economic Alliance hosted a pre-session Kickoff Forum to hear from our regional state legislators and to present them with the priority issues that the Economic Alliance will be advocating for in Austin during the 88th legislative session. Elected officials had time to speak on their priorities and thoughts on major issues to be tackled in the upcoming session. Public Policy Chairman Dennis Winkler of Winkler Public Relations moderated the discussion.

Elected officials participating included Senator Carol Alvarado, Representative Dennis Paul, Representative Ed Thompson, Representative Mary Ann Perez, Representative Briscoe Cain and Representative Christina Morales. We also heard priorities from key stakeholders including the Texas Chemical Council, Port Houston, the Community College Coalition, and East Harris County Manufacturers Association.

Special thank you to our Event Sponsors, including Port Houston, Targa, Sesco Cement and Harris County, and our Statesman Sponsors, ExxonMobil, San Jacinto College, the Pasadena EDC, and Diamondback Works.

COASTAL SPINE DISCUSSION

Economic Alliance, VP of Economic Development, Chad Carson discusses benefits of protecting the world's largest petrochemical complex via the Coastal Spine with Senator John Cornyn.

TEXAS CHEMICAL COUNCIL ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Economic Alliance in Motion. Chad Burke joined Thomas Brinsko and the BIC team at the Texas Chemical Council’s Annual Luncheon.

REPRESENTATIVE ANA HERNANDEZ - CHRISTMAS PARTY

Chad Burke, President/CEO visited Representative Ana Hernandez,'s office, District 143 for their District Office Holiday Open House and toy drive.

PRIME EXPO

Economic Alliance's Karen Gregory, Contracts Manager and Amanda Baucum, Marketing & Communications Director represented the company at the 2023 Prime Expo.

CHRISTMAS PARTY OPEN HOUSE

Our 2022 Christmas Party Open house was a success again this year! We enjoyed food, drinks, and networking with over 150 of our closest friends in the Houston Port Region. Again, this year we collected can goods and toys for the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department for their annual Gift of Christmas program. Thank you for joining us! Happy New Year!

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE

Dr. Allatia Harris, Workforce Task Force Chairman and Vice Chancellor of San Jacinto College welcomed attendees to the Workforce Task Force meeting on October 20, 2022 at Economic Alliance Houston Port Region in Deer Park.

We were fortunate once again to have Parker Harvey, Principal Economist for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board/Workforce Solutions sharing his annual economic update and his expertise on jobs and the economy. Parker is responsible for planning and conducting labor market/economic studies and analyses, including collecting data and writing reports, in support of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board and its operating affiliate, Workforce Solutions.

As always the group had great questions and Mr. Harvey gave invaluable information to the audience.

This task force meets on the third Thursday every other month, from 3:00pm – 4:00pm, and our next meeting is February 16, 2023.

DREAM IT DO IT

The goal of the Dream It Do It Southeast Texas program is to highlight career opportunities in our region by working with our industry partners who volunteer. We focus on petrochemical, logistics, transportation, maritime and construction industries. In 2022 we made over 7000 connections.

We had a very busy fourth quarter of 2022 and spoke with over 1700 students, parents, teachers, administrators, and underemployed adults at 21 classroom or career fair presentations. School Districts that we visited were Pasadena ISD, Alvin ISD, Channelview ISD, Crosby ISD, Deer Park ISD, Galena Park ISD, Goose Creek CISD, Houston ISD, Clear Creek ISD, Aldine ISD, Alief ISD, Sheldon ISD, San Jacinto College and Houston Community College.

October celebrates Manufacturing Day and we were able to contribute with participation from our industry partners at BASF, Turner Industries, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Ineos, United Salt, and DOW. Lee College and San Jacinto College led seven Manufacturing Day Events sponsoring 181 students and 38 influencers.

Dream It Do It took part in The Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF) Construction Expo with 21 different high schools in attendance. We also worked with One Goal Graduation in October and November.

Our volunteers bring invaluable insight into the high-demand, high-wage careers in our area. Thank you to Darrien Batiste (Turner Industries), Britton Smith (Economic Alliance), Ceola Hart (Shell Pipeline), Patty LaLonde (Junior Achievement), Blake Goodall (ExxonMobil), and Campbell Burke (G&H Towing).

If you’d also like to share your knowledge with the future workforce, we are always looking for volunteers to come speak about their careers in the petrochemical, logistics, maritime, construction, and transportation industries. If you would like to help, please email Patti at patti@allianceportregion.com

WOMEN IN ALLIANCE TASK FORCE

The Women in Alliance Committee hosted its last Women’s Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, October 12th at the San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology facility. With over 425 people in attendance our speaker Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor of San Jacinto College captivated the crowd with her inspiring journey to success! The Women In Alliance committee has started to work on 2023 dates and the Annual Membership Banquet scheduled for Thursday, February 9th. For more information about the Women in Alliance committee please email Marisela at marisela@allianceportregion.com also visit our website for sponsorship and registration opportunities for future events.

BUSINESS GROWTH

The Business Growth Task Force hosted its Industrial Procurement Forum on November 1st at the San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology. Over 200 attendees joined to hear keynote speaker Brent Weber, President & CEO of Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC. Also presenting was a panel of 4 procurement managers from Chevron Pasadena Refinery, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Dow Chemical and Kuraray.

This committee meets every first Wednesday of the month at 9am. To join the committee email Marisela at marisela@allianceportregion.com

Stakeholder, Corporate, and Proprietorship Members

*STAKEHOLDER MEMBERS IN BOLD

3PBD

3V Industrial, LLC

ABGI USA

ADS Custom Signs

AL Law Group

Allegiance Bank

American Acryl

Angler Construction

Apache Oil Company

ARCO Design/Build

Arete Advisors

Arkema Inc.

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Association of Bayport Companies

Audubon Engineering

BakerRipley

Bank of Texas

Bartlett Cocke Industrial

Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol (BACODA)

Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

Bayport Polymers, LLC (Baystar)

Baytown/West Chambers Economic Development

Beacon Federal Credit Union

Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP

Bendel Tank & Heat Exchanger

BGE

bioPURE Houston East Belt

Blast Builders

BMF Industries

BMWC Constructors

Bradshaw Consulting Group, Inc.

Brady, Chapman, Holland and Assoc.

Bridgepoint Consulting LLC

Butler-Cohen

Capital One Bank

CarbonTEK Houston/Laredo

CDT3 Training

Cenikor Foundation

Chemic Engineers & Constructors, Inc.

Cherry Companies

CHI St. Luke's Health Patients Medical Center

Choice Energy Services

Cima Services, LP Clark Freight Lines Inc

Clark Industrial Services, LLC

Climax Portable Machine Tools

Clough USA

Community First ER

CommunityBank of Texas

Consumer Energy Alliance

Core Trucking of Texas

CRA, Inc

Craig & Heidt, Inc

Cumulus Digital Systems

David Ward Partners

DCW Squared Management Consultants LLC

Del Mar Safety Solutions

DeLane’s Ad Specialties

Detection & Measurement Systems

Diamond Rigging & Crane Inc

Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation & Distribution Group

Dupre Logistics

East Harris County Empowerment Council

ECC Alliance

Economic Incentive Services, LLC

Edna Rice Executive Recruiters Inc.

Elite Hazmat and Rescue Training, LLC

Enterprise Holdings, Inc.

EnviroAI

EWX Solar Solutions

Excargo Services

Fantail Services LLC

Farley & Partners LLP

First Horizon Bank

Gallant Builders

Galveston Bay Foundation

Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc.

Global Relations

Greater Houston Partnership

Gulf Coast Authority

Gulf Coast Solutions Inc

Gulf Winds International, Inc.

H+M Industrial EPC

Halff Associates, Inc.

Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP

Hanson Professional Services

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

HDR Engineering, Inc.

Houston Chronicle Media Group

Houston Construction Services

Houston ILA Dock & Marine

Houston Pilots Association

Houston Wilderness

Houston Yacht Club

Industrial Tax Consulting

Innovative Alternatives, Inc.

Innovative Office Environments

InnovEarth Corp.

Invista

iOne Benefits Group Inc

Kai Koa IT Solutions, LLC

Kaneka North America LLC

KCI Publishing Corporation

Kenco Bucket Trucks

KeyHire Solutions

Knudson LP

La Porte Economic Development Corporation

Lakewood Yacht Club

LaneMKTG

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services Inc.

Les Ellard Insurance Agency, Inc.

Linbeck Group

Liquid Capital Business Funding

Live Oak Bank

Longleaf Industrial Lubrizol

Magnolia Park Arts & Community

Mass Transfer, Ltd

MAT Health & Financial Solutions

McDermott McDonough Engineering Corporation

Meador Staffing Services

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.

Moody National Bank

Mosher Seifert & Company, CPA

MPACT Strategic Consulting

Nance International, Inc

National Property Holdings

Nissan Chemical Houston Corp

Northern Air

Ohmstede Industrial Services Inc.

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Orion Group Holdings, Inc.

Pasadena Economic Development

The

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.

UBC Financial Services Inc.

University of Houston-Clear Lake Uprite Services

Wheelchairs for Warriors Wildcat Solutions Wood Workforce Solutions

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