Chamber Express September 2021 Edition by tclmchamber

35th annual Jimmy Hayley Chamber Golf Classic set for end of September Enjoy a round with the chamber

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES » Champion Sponsor: $15,000+ Sold Out » Tour Sponsor: $7,500 – includes 1 team » Master Sponsor: $5,000 – includes 1 team » Ace Sponsor: $2,500 » Eagle Sponsor: $1,500 » Birdie Sponsor: $1,000 » Hospitality Tent: $2,000 Sold Out » Drink Cart Sponsor: $1,500 Sold Out » Sign Sponsors: $175 to $500

he chamber is excited to promote the 35th annual Jimmy Hayley Golf Classic on Sept. 29 and 30. This first-class tournament, hosted at Bayou Golf Course in Texas City, is renowned as the biggest and best in Galveston County.

The Golf Classic is named after legendary former Chamber President Jimmy Hayley. Hayley designed this tournament to benefit members as well as the chamber. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Women in Leadership Awards ��3 New members/membership renewals ��4 Business of the Month ��5 Shrimp Boil photos ��6 Ribbon cuttings ��8 Lorrie Koster retirement �� 10 Board of Directors �� 11

You can enjoy the benefit of having your business promoted in front of more than 600 golfers, local business people and civic leaders. The tournament features four flights with 144 golfers in each (36 teams of 4 players). There are morning and afternoon flights on both days with team awards presented after each round. The award for Overall Low Gross Champion will be presented at the conclusion of the tournament on the evening of Sept. 30.

Marathon Petroleum » Custom Nike cap courtesy of Valero » RTIC tumbler courtesy of Midwest Steel » Nike apparel bundle » Beverages courtesy of Faust Distributing » Meals courtesy of EMCOR Industrial Services operating companies: Ohmstede, Repcon, AltairStrickland, Ardent, Rabalais, Turnaround Welding Services and Diamond Refractory. PLAYERS RECEIVE GIFTS AND SERVICES

There will also be a Gun Raffle » Custom Nike golf shirt courtesy and Golf Ball Fall, and you don’t of The Port of Texas City » Tournament golf balls courtesy of GOLF CLASSIC » PAGE 3

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Protecting the property rights of Texas City-La Marque! When you’re buying or selling real estate, whether it be residential or commercial, experience matters and you certainly want experienced professionals on your side when you head to the closing table. South Land Title Company has been serving Texas City-La Marque for over 25 years. We are here to assist lenders, realtors, builders, investors and residents with every type of Real Estate transaction. When you close on your next property, go with the experts at South Land Title Company.

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have to be present to win. For those not able to attend the tournament, these are opportunities for you to be involved, support the event and have a chance at winning big! For the Gun Raffle, there is unlimited purchase of raffle tickets for $5 each or five tickets for $20. The drawing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30 during the awards ceremony. For the Golf Ball Fall, you can win $1,500 if yours is the first ball in the hole or closest to the hole! Numbered balls are $10 each or a dozen for $100. To purchase gun raffle chances, ball fall chances, sponsorships, or to enter a team in the 2021 Golf Classic, contact Jessica Spangle by Sept. 22 at jessica@ texascitychamber.com or 409-935-1408. Sponsors are recognized on signage, in print and online promotions, in the newsletter and in the golf program. As a sponsor, you can have the first pick of flights, and sponsors receive great exposure! A limited number of options remain. Contact Jessica Spangle, Chamber Operations & Events Manager, at 409-935-1408 or jessica@texascity chamber.com.

2021 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS

he chamber is proud to recognize women who are vital to the success of local organizations in the first annual Women in Leadership Awards. Winners in each category will be announced at a luncheon hosted by the chamber on Sept. 15 at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. Tickets can be purchased online at www.tclmchamber.com or by phone 409-935-1408.

Education  Debbie Fuller, Texas City ISD Guajardo Elementary  Dr. Lisa Watson, College of the Mainland  Gina Welsh, Santa Fe ISD Education Foundation Large Business  Monica Eaton, Texas First Bank  Stacey Malbrough, AMOCO Federal Credit Union  Charis Pollard, Associated Credit Union of Texas

Thank you to these 2021 Golf Classic sponsors! (As of Sept. 1) CHAMPION SPONSOR Port of Texas City TOUR SPONSORS Midwest Steel Company Valero MASTER SPONSORS AMOCO Federal Credit Union City of Texas City Dow Faust Distributing Marathon Petroleum EAGLE SPONSORS A&A Machine & Fabrication Aggreko AltairStrickland Blazer Inspection Brand Safway Braun Intertec DBG Services Diamond Refractory Dunn Heat Exchangers Eastman

Frost Bank Great Western Valve HASC Hydrochem Industrial Commissioning Consultants Intl. Jason’s Deli Kodiak Metals Recycling Kort Industries Leverage Mechanical Services Moore Industries Mustang Cat Ohmstede Industrial Services Preferred Industrial Contractors REPCON/TWS Stronghold Companies Taylor & Hill Texas First Bank Texas State Rep. Mayes Middleton TNMP Turner Industries United Rentals

Small Business  Stephanie Bailey, WellNow Health  Bonnie Baty, Karat Creations Jewelry  Nicole Baxley, Secured Inspections, Envirogyn and Dike Dogs

Woman-Owned Business  Doreen Hughes, Open for Business Consulting  April Jones, Queen’s Attic Boutique  Courtni Tello D.D.S, Tello Smiles Non-Profit/Volunteer  Ami Cotharn, Galveston County Health District  Judy Garcia, CASA of Galveston County  Hillary Gramm, Higher Up Texas Young Professional  Eleanor Kwik, Valero  Colleen Martin, La Marque EDC  Jennifer Price, City of Texas City

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS A Snack on the Run 409-454-3511 Representative: Rebecca Nallie Cardenas rebecca4714@gmail.com Vending Services Bay Area Entertainer 409-916-2970 Representative: Jimmy Graves www.bayareaenterainer.com ilovetexascity@gmail.com News Services Girls Trip by Noel 409-739-0487 Representative: Cheryl Noel Lewis www.GirlsTripByNoel.com GirlsTripByNoel@gmail.com Travel Agencies Gracious Hearts Home Care 1621 FM 517 E., Ste. A Dickinson, TX 77539 281-678-8745 Representative: Shameka ldusuyi www.graciousheartshc.com sidusuyi@graciousheartshc.com Health Services Leverage Mechanical Services 2512 FM 3084, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-551-2077 Representative: Kyle Szymaszek www.leveragemechanicalservices.com kyle@leveragemechanicalservices.com

Rotating Equipment Repairs Lion Industrial Resources 15910 Ridlon, Channelview, TX 77530 832-942-9565 Representative: Monica Ledet www.lionyes.com monica@lionyes.com Environmental Services Mainland Insurance Agency 601 Palmer Hwy., Ste. 200, Texas City, TX 77590 281-910-4128 Representative: Jennifer Dupree www.mainlandinsurancetx.com jdupree@mainlandinsuranceagency.com Insurance Richmond Equipment 4803 FM 2218, Richmond, TX 77469 281-341-7755 Representative: Jamie Crandall www.richmonde quipment.com Golf Carts & Utility Vehicles TNT Real Estate Service 525 North Noble Rd., Texas City, TX 77591 409-599-6021 Representative: Latonia Fury lfury@comcast.net Real Estate

SAVE THE DATE! Oct. 16, 2021

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS A big thank you to these businesses for their long-standing support of the chamber and this community. Renewals from July 16 to Aug. 23. Member Name

Years Since Join Date

Trey Industries, Inc........................................................................................................................................ 60 A&A Machine & Fabrication....................................................................................................................... 57 Ray Tax Group................................................................................................................................................. 46 Sunrise Realty................................................................................................................................................. 39 Texas First Bank.............................................................................................................................................. 39 A to Z Trophies & Fence............................................................................................................................... 37 Oxbow Energy Solutions ........................................................................................................................... 36 Republic Industrial and Energy Services............................................................................................... 34 D. Michael Bartholomew, P.C..................................................................................................................... 32 Boyd’s Seafood, Inc....................................................................................................................................... 31 JSC Federal Credit Union............................................................................................................................ 28 Brazos Urethane, Inc..................................................................................................................................... 15 Way Service Ltd.............................................................................................................................................. 15 Galveston County Food Bank.................................................................................................................... 15 Innovative Turnaround Controls.............................................................................................................. 14 Suntrac Services, Inc..................................................................................................................................... 14 Sonic Drive In.................................................................................................................................................. 12 DeMontrond Texas City............................................................................................................................... 11 Kodiak Metals Recycling............................................................................................................................. 10 Hydrologic Monitoring (HMI).......................................................................................................................7 The Grand 1894 Opera House.....................................................................................................................7 MRC Global.........................................................................................................................................................4 Memorial Hermann Health System...........................................................................................................3 Queens Attic Boutique...................................................................................................................................3 Premier Rental Purchase................................................................................................................................3 Craving For A Change Foundation Inc......................................................................................................1

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Farmers Alloy Fabricating 210 Banana St., La Marque, Texas 77568 409-933-0074 Plant Manager: Doug Polzin hr@farmersalloy.com | www.farmersalloy.com

family-owned business established in 1920 that originally was known as Farmers Marine Copper Works, Farmers Alloy Fabricating has distinguished itself as a well-respected metal fabrication business, servicing many industries. The business considers itself the Leatherman tool of fabricators. Out of its Highway 146 facility, the company fabricates pipe spools, pressure vessels, coded tanks (U,R,S, & PP Stamps),

sheet metal, parts machining and heavy electrical fabrication for industrial applications. The company also offers services in the field to accommodate customers with the same level of quality that they receive in the shop. Farmers Alloy Fabricating prides itself on customer service and quality fabrication. The business’ motto is “When fabrication has to be right, right now.”

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THE END OF SUMMER WAS CELEBRATED AT SHRIMP BOIL

he Shrimp Boil took place Friday, Aug. 20, and it was a great success! Delicious food, live music, a fun crowd and breezy weather all combined to create a memorable evening. The chamber sends a huge round of thanks to all of the event sponsors (pictured here), community partners and volunteers whose support made this event possible. View more event photos online at www.facebook.com/tclmchamber.

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Jambalaya Cook-off Team from Marathon Petroleum

State Rep Middleton, Gail Figueroa, Ryan Caruso

Jordan Kleinecke, Jerry and Susie Newman and Dom Orozco

Golden Division ladies lemoncutting team

Rotary Club Volunteers

Jaycee Volunteers at the beer booth

Chris Delasandri and Senator Taylor

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Bay Area Transitional Clinic Grand opening at new location 6608 Gulf Freeway, Suite 100, La Marque (located in front of Sam’s Club) 409-655-2770 Clinic Coordinator: Jay Nichols jay@myhomeclinics.com www.myhomeclinics.com Medical Clinic

The Bourbon Bayou Food Truck New member 11001 Delany Rd., La Marque (located in the Gulfway Plaza) 409-771-2310 Owners: Deshanda and Kendrick Barrow thebourbonbayou@gmail.com www.facebook.com/The-BourbonBayou-LLC-111520933761608 Restaurant/Food Truck

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

The Toasted Yolk New member 2535 Gulf Frwy S. Suite 100, League City 281-229-1007 Representative: Emily Young emily@daashospitality.com www.thetoastedyolkcafe.com Restaurants

The Phoenix Post-Acute New member 519 9th Ave N., Texas City 562-400-2487 Representative: Kailah Weiss, Director of Marketing kweiss@ensignservices.net www.thephoenixpostacute.com Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Spectrum Camera Solutions New member 8935 Almeda Genoa Rd, Bldg B Houston, Texas 281-769-8802 John Bertrand, Vice President of Sales john@spectrumcamera.com www.spectrumcamera.com Audio/Visual Equipment & Supplies

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CONGRATULATIONS TO LORRIE KOSTER! After 30 years of working at the TC-LM Chamber, Lorrie decided to retire this year. Enjoy a look back over the years! A tremendous asset to the chamber and its members, Lorrie’s creative flair with communications and promotions will be greatly missed. Thank you, Lorrie, from the 2021 Chamber team!

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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ron Assad Gallant Industrial

Harry Faust Faust Distributing Co.

Cory Moss Valero

Ramiro Barba Port of Texas City

Gail Figueroa

Sam Navarro IPC Industries

Georgia Meyer Barzilay Karat Creations Jewelry

Felix Herrera

Kevin Bogard Marathon Petroleum

Alan Hutchins

Amoco Federal Credit Union

Awesome Auto Accessories

A&A Machine & Fabrication

Jon Branson City of Texas City

April Jones

James Brumley Oiltanking-Texas City, L.P.

Thomas Keim

Jay Carnes Carnes Funeral Home

Consultants International

Joshua Chapman Chapman Front End & Brakes Shane Day Kodiak Metals Recycling

Queens Attic Boutique

Industrial Commissioning

Caitlin Kim Domac, Inc. Shane Long BWC Terminals

Dr. Warren Nichols College of the Mainland Ray Nunez Taylor & Hill Shannon Doyle Osborn South Land Title Rusty Plackemeier Lyons & Plackemeier Jim Russell HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland Bob Senter Texas First Insurance Sonny Tholcken Trey Industries Candice Towles Texas First Bank Andy Venables Eastman

Richard Devries Standard Steel Supply

Manny Lopez El Cubano Cigar Factory

Christine Wade UTMB Health

Dr. Melissa Duarte Texas City I.S.D.

Mike Meyer

Cathie Woitina Associated Credit Union of Texas

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Chamber Staff Page Michel, President/CEO Leanne Post, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager Stefanie Aldrich, Communications & Promotions Manager Jessica Spangle, Operations & Events Manager Jordan Kleinecke, Director of Membership Jessie Trigo, Small Business Support Coordinator

Chamber Mission

To serve members and enhance economic and community development.

Chamber Vision

To be recognized as a vital resource, providing relevant, innovative and impactful programming that produces a healthy business climate and an enhanced quality of life.

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Chamber Express Newsletter The publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce is published monthly (second Sunday of the month). Some content and photos provided as a courtesy by The Galveston County Daily News. Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce 9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, Texas 77590 409-935-1408 www.TCLMchamber.com

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