Chamber Express - April 2023 Edition

YOU’RE INVITED! Women in Leadership Awards Luncheon

The Chamber will host the Women in Leadership Awards on Wednesday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Chandelier Reception Hall this year to recognize and honor women who are vital to the success of local organizations.

Honorees will be recognized for integrity, passion, humility and empathy, and for fostering collaborations, being a servant leader, uplifting others and adding value to others.

Six award recipients will be honored from Chamber members of Large Business, Small Business, Woman-Owned Business, Education, Non-Profit/Volunteer and Young Professional categories.

The WILA Luncheon is an elegant event, including a delicious catered lunch, and you are invited. Enjoy watching video highlights from the finalists and get inspiration for leadership at your own business or organization.

As a valued community partner and

chamber member, you are invited to submit a nomination for a woman who has made a significant contribution to your organization or is currently making a difference right now.

These awards will not only honor key women in local organizations, but also inspire others to strive for excellence in their professional and personal lives.

Special thanks to these Luncheon Sponsors: Ashland, Marathon Petroleum, The Port of Texas City and The

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Also, special thanks to the video sponsor, AMOCO Federal Credit Union, and Centerpiece Sponsor, Valero Texas City Refinery.

Tickets and reserved tables are on sale now. Sponsorship opportunities still are available. For more information about the 2023 Women in Leadership Awards Luncheon, contact the Chamber at 409-935-1408 or visit www. TCLMchamber.com.

This year’s Industrial Trade Show will be held Tuesday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City.

Opportunity is knocking! For those 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 corporations from the Galveston County area, will be in attendance. The trade show features all sectors of the local industrial community.

This is a perfect opportunity for Chamber members to exhibit or attend — plus invite colleagues from engineering, maintenance, operations, purchasing and general business to

INDUSTRIAL TRADE SHOW

discover what this marketplace has to offer.

Thank you to Gold Sponsors Advario, Bay Area Auto & Truck Rental, City of Texas City, Great Western Valve and Marathon; our Lunch Sponsor Herc Rentals; the Break-Out Session Sponsor College of the Mainland; Lanyard Sponsor Eastman; and the koozie Sponsor Midwest Steal.

Admission is free to attend for those who do business with industry and are currently involved in the local industrial marketplace. This event is for business professionals and not the general public.

There will be more than 80 vendors with booths at this show. Vendor spaces are available to Chamber Members only. Inquire today if interested: 409-935-1408 or stefanie@tclmchamber.com.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Al’s Treats & Café

10000 E.F. Lowry Expy, Suite 1366 Texas City, TX 77591

713-545-6692

Representative: Leonor Lopez Alstreatsandcafe@gmail.com

Restaurants

Bulldog Restoration & Cleaning, LLC

13102 Deep Marine Dr. Texas City, TX 77568

409-795-1797

Representative: Keith Smith www.24-7-bulldog-restoration.com info@24-7-bulldog restortation.com

Service Organizations

Cowpoke K Boutique

2405 Ramada Court Texas City, TX 77590

409-766-0423

Representative: Kiffrey Beard www.cowpokekboutique.com

cowpokedesign@ cowpokeboutique.com

Retail

CU Funding Company LLC

7200 W 132nd St., Suite 240-A Overland Park, KS 66213

678-960-2914

Representative: Robert Colvin Credit Unions

LEADERSHIP MAINLAND

Easy Source Promos

P.O. Box 2146 Pearland, TX 77588

281-720-6080

Representative: Nicholas Hunt www.easysourcepromos.com orders@easysourcepromos.com

Promotional Products/Advertising Specialties

Gulf Coast Mats and Equipment LLC

P.O. Box 2542, League City, TX 77574 409-550-4271

Representative: Lauren Carpenter www.gulfcoastmats.com

Industrial Services

Handyman Home Services Texas City

313 10th Ave. N Texas City, TX 77590 832-584-4227

Representative: Javier Flores home_services247@yahoo.com

Handyman

Marquee at the Mainland

10000 E.F. Lowry Expy. Texas City, TX 77591 346-563-1185

Representative: Carmen Garza www.marqueeatthemainland.com marquee.mainland@gmail.com

Venue & Event Centers

Leadership Mainland held its first session in March at the Courtyard by Marriott – Galveston Island. The group spent the day doing team-building exercises and participated in personal and professional development activities led by professional facilitator Kent Hutchison. Everyone learned effective skills on how to be a successful leader in the workplace and community.

Next, the Leadership class will travel to the State Capitol in Austin to focus on state government and hear from state representatives about legislative priorities.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INDUSTRY AFTER HOURS

The Young Professionals Network group met March 21 and heard Ami Cotharn, Chief Operating Officer, MSN and RN at Coast Health & Wellness, Jon Snow, mentor/volunteer at Higher Up Texas, and Lyndell Drummond, Mentee at Higher Up Texas, about mentorship.

The topic was “The Importance of Mentorship.”

Cotharn and Snow had the chance to speak about their experiences with mentoring people in their places of work. The Young Professionals group also had the privilege to hear from Drummond, mentee of Jon Snow. The group went around the room and asked the panelists questions about how to start a mentee/mentor relationship.

The next Young Professionals Network meeting will be Tuesday, May 16 at the TCLM Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. Find full details online at www.TCLMchamber.com under “Events.”

Advario hosted an amazing after-hours member to member event on Thursday, March 9 at Showboat Pavilion on Sixth street in Texas City.

A great crowd of community members attended to network and have fun. Everyone enjoyed delicious appetizers from Robinette & Company Catering and special thanks to Del Papa Distributing Company for providing cold drinks.

The next Industry After Hours will be held on Thursday, June 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Showboat Pavilion. Find more details online at TCLMchamber.com under “Events.”

The Women in Business networking group met March 9 and heard from guest speaker Doreen Hughes, Realtor at Coldwell Banker/TGRE.

The theme was “Engagement Through Public Speaking” and was sponsored by Eastman. Thank you to Gus’ for proving the lunches for this sold-out event.

Hughes spoke of the importance of knowing how to speak in front of a crowd and how to speak to people one-onone. She gave great advice to the entire group of women. The group had the chance to ask

Engagement through public speaking

her questions about how they can better improve themselves in all areas of public speaking.

The next Women in Business luncheon will be held April 13 at the Chamber. The theme will be “Engagement Through Self-Care and Mental Health” and guests will hear from Tammy Cupit, PhD, Rn-BC and Director of Nursing Science and Innovation at UTMB Health. Culpit also will touch on the very important subject of Impostor Syndrome and how it can affect anyone.

Find more details online at TCLMchamber. com under “Events.”

GALVESTON COUNTY DAY AT THE CAPITOL

On March 1, teams of threeto-four people from Galveston County government offices and chamber members from Texas City-La Marque, Galveston, Santa Fe and League City visited members of the Texas legislature, including the House and Senate, in Austin.

All 130 representatives of Galveston County were recognized on the House and Senate floor. All the teams met with the Texas legislatures

about projects that need state support to implement. The projects include topics such as coastal protection and port improvements. The teams also delivered the Galveston County’s legislative agenda booklet, gift bag and an invitation to Saengerrunde Hall for a legislative reception.

Thank you to everyone who attended the reception as well as all reception sponsors.

BUSINESS SHOWCASE + TASTE OF THE TOWN

More than 40 exhibitors, 13 sponsors, 13 restaurants and more than 400 guests combined to make the 2023 Business Showcase+ Taste of the Town a remarkable success. Everyone enjoyed visiting with dozens of local businesses and sample delicious foods at the event.

Thank you to presenting sponsor AMOCO Federal Credit Union, all other sponsors, the Golden Division volunteers and the amazing exhibitors who made this event a success.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Café Petra 9300 E.F. Lowry Expwy, Suite 124 Texas City, TX 77591 409-316-9840

Representative: Mansur Hijazi www.texascity. cafe-petre.com cafepetratc@ gmail.com

Restaurants

Hangry Joe’s Nashville Hot Chicken & Wings 6608 Gulf Fwy., Suite 700, Texas City, TX 77568 409-440-8387

Representative: Mansur Hijazi www.hangry joes.com

Restaurants

Raising Stars Stem Center 9300 E.F. Lowry Expy, Suite 7, Texas City, TX 77591

409-498-5222

Representative: Emily Johnson www.raisingstarsacademy.com

Child Development & Day Care

The Bin Zone 2504 25th Ave N., Suite 18, Texas City, TX 77590

409-995-0298

Representative: Dolly Garza www.bin zone.net thebinzone@ gmail.com Retail

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Industrial Commissioning Consultants International (ICCI)

714 Highway 3, La Marque 409-797-4749

Formed in 2002

by highly experienced industry veterans, Industrial Commissioning Consultants International (ICCI) is a specialist provider of comprehensive Pre-Commissioning and Maintenance cleaning services for the construction and maintenance of industrial projects. The company’s experience and focus on specialized cleaning services has led to numerous, proprietary methods and equipment developments, with a personnel staff knowledgeable in our techniques.

ICCI performs hydrolazing, steam blows,

chemical cleans, lube oil flushing, air blows, system drying and more.

ICCI’s proprietary, highly engineered equipment is designed for the specific purpose of efficiently cleaning each client’s system. The company’s equipment undergoes regular refinement, driven by a project feedback loop supported by internal systems and substantial knowledge base. The innovations in each service lines sets ICCI apart.

ICCI is headquartered in La Marque, Texas with

a fleet of equipment able to mobilize anywhere in the world. All equipment can be mobilized by land, sea or air if required. The value of the service delivered is better than industry standard, with ICCI enjoying one of the best reputations for excellent results at the right price.

Industrial pipe and system cleaning is what the staff does every day. ICCI’s sharp focus has led the team to develop

and deploy proprietary, field-proven equipment and methods that deliver shorter durations and better results to clients.

ICCI’S depth of experience, at every level of the organization, has led to better ways to maximize efficiency and exceed cleanliness requirements to deliver the results customers want.

The business’ track re-

cord makes it clear: ICCI specialized cleaning services achieve superior results on clients’ schedules.

Industrial Commissioning Consultants International is a long-time dedicated supporter of the Chamber of Commerce. Kudos to this Business of the Month. Learn more online at www.useicci.com.

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ron Assad PAST CHAIR

Gallant Industrial

Ramiro Barba CHAIR ELECT

Port of Texas City

Jon Branson Texas City Economic Development

James Brumley

TREASURER

Advario

Lori Carnes

Carnes Funeral Home

Desoto Clark ROBCO Services

Chris Devries

Standard Steel Supply

Ryan Doyle

Texas First Bank

Dr. Melissa Duarte

Texas City I.S.D.

Lavelle Edmonson

Marathon Petroleum

Harry Faust Faust Distributing Co.

Alex Getty La Marque Economic Development

George Hill

Tolunay-Wong Engineers

Anita Jones Linde Company

Thomas Keim Industrial Commissioning Consultants International

Shane Long BWC Terminals

Stacey Malbrough AMOCO Federal Credit Union

Mandie McMillan Crowder VICE CHAIR RE/MAX Coastal

Frank Mistretta Houston Hurricane & Security

Cory Moss VICE CHAIR Valero

Dr. Warren Nichols CHAIRMAN College of the Mainland

Jason Pollard Grand Prize Barbecue

Phil Roberts SECRETARY Roberts, Johnson & Cain

Jim Russell HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

Bob Senter Texas First Insurance

Andy Venables Eastman

Christine Wade UTMB Health

Andrew Warren Ashland

Adam Wheeless Gallant Builders

Chamber Staff

Tim Culp, President/CEO

Stefanie Aldrich, Vice President

Lauren Kaiser, Director of Operations

Marielle Mascorro, Director of Communications

Bianca Jenson, Director of Member Services

Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce 9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX 77590 409-935-1408

www.TCLMchamber.com

Chamber Mission

To serve members and foster 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.

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.

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