Chamber Express - October 2023 Edition

Bayou Fest in La Marque

Oct. 21 at Mac McGaffey Highland

From live music to children’s activities to fireworks, Bayou Fest offers fun for people of all ages. And the best part is admission and parking are free!

Tell all your coworkers, friends and family to meet up on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park (exit 10 off I-45 South) and get ready to enjoy these activities:

BARBECUE COOK-OFF

Compete with the Best of the Best as part of the State Championship Cook-Off with Champions Barbecue Alliance! On Oct. 20, the Cook-Off ramps up as teams compete for $10,000 in prize money. Rules and reservation forms are available online at www.TCLMchamber.com. Bayou Fest Cook-Off features 100 Barbecue spots with easy access, stabilized ground, water and power hookups.

Bayou Park

KIDS QUE COOKOFF

Enjoy the 2nd Annual “Old Smokey” Kids Que Cookoff. This is a FREE event limited to the first 20 kids to sign up. There are two age groups and ten kids per group. Ages 7-11 (Junior) and 1216 (Senior) years. This year, kids will cook burgers and chops. Registrations are being accepted now. Email the Chamber at angela@TCLMchamber.com for registration forms, rules and more information.

ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS

Get a jump on your Christmas shopping at the Bayou Fest’s vendor fair! More than 20 craft vendors are expected. Are you crafty yourself? There still are a couple vendors spaces open. Call the Chamber to inquire right away at 409-935-1408!

‘COWBOY’ JONES CHILDREN’S FISHING TOURNAMENT

Bring your little one to enjoy fish-

ing with the Rusty Hook Fishing Club!

The first 200 children to register (ages 12-and-under) will receive a free T-shirt and lunch. Participants must provide a rod and reel, but Boyd’s One Stop provides the bait. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Kids can fish from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. with parent or guardian supervision. For 10 categories of fish, kids can win a new rod and reel, plus a new tackle box provided by La Marque Lions Club. Alex’s A/C provides

goody bags stuffed with items from some TCLM Chamber members.

PUMPKIN PATCH & DECORATING CONTEST

Beginning at 9 a.m. pick a pumpkin for FREE, find a spot under the pavilion and get creative! The La Marque Lions Club will present cash prizes for the first-, second- and third-favorite pumpkins. Age divisions are 5 and under, 6-10 years, 11-14 years and 15-19

FROM THE BEACH TO THE BAY TO THE BAYOU

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Escape to paradise networking event

The Young Professionals group met Sept. 20 for an after-hours mixer at Lago Mar Lagoon. A special thank you to everyone that made it to the event! This event was sponsored by Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery.

The next Young Professionals network event will be on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the TCLM Chamber for a lunch-and-learn about the topic “The Importance of Productivity and Time Management!” Find full details online at www.TCLMchamber. com under “Events.”

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS HOT DEALS

Alltec Lifting Systems

2510 Dickinson Ave�

Dickinson, TX 77539

281-534-3100

Representative: Kyle Lawson www�alltechliftingsystems�com

Engineering – Design, Procurement

Axis Industrial

302 W� Pasadena Blvd� Deer Park, TX 77536

281-318-5560

Representative: Kyle Singleton www axisindustries com contact@axisindustries�com

Industrial Services

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

13026 Ellen Lane Houston, TX 77015

713-433-6480

Representative: Caleb Massey www�barnhartcrane�com

Industrial Rigging/Heavy Hauling & Crane Rental

Beazer Homes

3306 Creekside Court

Texas City, TX 77590

281-685-1469

Representative: Danielle Johnson www�beazer�com

Home Builder

Calpine – Texas City Energy Center 3321 5th Ave� S, Texas City, TX 77590

409-944-0231

Representative: Dee Dee Weekly

www�calpine�com

dweekly@calpine com

Utilities - Electric

Doreen Hughes Realtor

Dickinson, TX 77539

409-795-7826

Representative: Doreen Hughes

www�doreenrealtor�com

doreen@hughesrealtor�com

Real Estate

Dragon Industrial Wrap

8605 Broussard Rd� Beaumont, TX 77713

409-730-7016

Representative: Catie Miller www dragonindustrialwrap com

Industrial Facility Maintenance

NBW South 2548 E� Highway 6 Alvin, TX 77511

281-937-2175

Representative: Heather Nixon www�nbcinc�com

Industrial Services

Precision Pump & Valve 2007A Preston Rd Pasadena, TX 77503

281-476-9146

Representative: Kyle Szymaszek www�presisionpv�com

Valves, Fittings, Instrumentation

State Representative

Terri Leo Wilson 305 21st St�, Suite 24 Galveston, TX 77550

409-762-0202

Representative: Terri Leo Wilson Political Organization

The Women’s Center of Texas City 6801 E�F� Lowry Expressway

Texas City, TX 77591

409-938-5000

Representative: Renee Lindamood www�hcahoustonhealthcar�com

Health & Wellness

U.S. Renal Care Texas City 6518 Memorial Drive

Texas City, TX 77591

409-965-0319

Representative: Sarah Young www�usrenalcare�com

Dialysis Provider

Texas City-La Marque Chamber members offer “Hot Deals” on lodging, dining, jewelry, dental care, vehicle services, personal care and more! View Hot Deals by scanning the QR code with your smartphone or visit:

TCLMChamber.com/ hotdeals

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years. Parent must accompany children under 12.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Purchase a $5 wristband for kids to enjoy bounce houses and other kid-friendly activities!

MUTTON BUSTIN’

Dress up your little cowboys and cowgirls and meet up near the pavilion. Registration is at noon and events start at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $20. Two age categories: 2-5 and 6-7. Belt buckles are awarded for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion! Weight limit is 65 pounds and parents must sign a waiver at registration.

Also, back by popular demand is Stick Horse Racing for kids who don’t want to ride live animals but still want to take part in the fun.

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERTS

Bring chairs and kick back or dance the night away! This year will begin with “Selena Tribute Singer,” Amanda Solis at 4:30 p.m., Wayne Toups at 6:30 p.m. and the night will end with two-time Entertainer of the Year Neal McCoy at 8:30 p.m. Visit food trucks

and craft vendors between shows. NO COOLERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS!

FIREWORKS SHOW

End the day with a spectacular fireworks show!

Rideshare services are welcomed and encouraged. Parking for the festival is in a grassy field, rain or shine. All possible accommodations are made for handicapped parking, but space is limited Bayou Fest is presented by the City of La Marque and the Texas City-La Marque Chamber. For more information, follow Bayou Fest on Facebook or visit the website lamarquebayoufest.com.

BAYOU FEST

LEADERSHIP MAINLAND

Leadership in education

The Leadership Mainland class had its Education Day for its September session. The group started off the day at the Texas City ISD Industrial Trades Center building. Here, members had the chance to hear from the superintendent, Dr. Melissa Duarte, and fellow classmate, Alexis Copp. They were then given a tour by the students of all the areas that the ITC building has to offer.

After this, the group traveled to College of the Mainland where it met with President Dr. Warren Nichols. The members were told about all the classes and activities that the college has to offer. They were toured the STEAM Building and the Industrial Careers

Building. Thank you to COM for providing lunch for the class.

After lunch, the members went to visit Dickinson ISD Junior High School and were given a tour of the new building and learned about all the new offerings for the students. The Leadership class ended the day at Dickinson High School. Here, members were shown around the school’s dental, cosmetology, car mechanics and pharmacy classrooms.

Thank you to all the schools that gave us their time out of their busy teaching schedules to show the Leadership Mainland class around! To learn more about this program visit www. TCLMchamber.com.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Engagement through belonging

The Women in Business networking group met Sept. 14 and heard from guest speaker Pam Mitchael, Marketing Consultant at General Motors. The theme was “Engagement through Belonging” and was sponsored by Valero Texas City Refinery. This month’s meeting was held at Johnae’s Soul Food restaurant in Texas City.

Pam spoke about the importance of belonging. She shared her experiences with the subject and expressed the importance of being a part of a sisterhood that encourages you every day.

The next Women in Business luncheon will be Thursday, Oct. 12 at the TCLM Chamber Conference Room. The theme will be “Engagement through Volunteerism.” Find more details online at www.TCLMchamber. com under “Events.”

JIMMY HALEY GOLF CLASSIC

GOLF CLASSIC WINNERS

OVERALL TEAM WINNER

Total Safety US, Inc.

GOLF TEAM FIRST PLACE WINNERS

Wednesday a.m.: Valsource International

Wednesday p.m.: Apache Industrial Services

Thursday a.m.: Faust Distributing

Thursday p.m.: Total Safety US, Inc.

BEST THEMED HOSPITALITY TENT

DBG Services

RIBBON CUTTINGS WELCOME NEW MEMBER CELEBRATIONS

ABC Affordable Housing Services, LLC 2501 Palmer Hwy., Suite 250 Texas City, TX 77590

Representative: Charina Allen-Beasley www.abcaffordable housing.com cbeasley@abcaffrdable housing.com

Property Management

Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon 2541 21sta Ave. N Texas City, TX 77590 832-392-9253

Representative: Rachelle Griffin www.facebook.com/ doodlemeup

doodlemeupgrooming salon@gmail.com

Pet Shop, Grooming & Kennels

Gators Bar & Grill 3535 Gulf Fwy., Dickinson, TX 77539 832-340-7016

Representative: Marjorie Morgan www.gatorsbarandgrill.com Restaurants

Corporate Quality Printing 2704 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539 281-337-7700

Representative: Tom Herring www.corporate qualityprinting.com Printing

Johnae’s Soul Food Restaurant 10000 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 1136 Texas City, TX 77591 409-502-6042

Representative: J ohnae Cotton www.johnaeskitchen.com johnaessoulfood @gmail.com

Catering, Restaurants

Ralph C. Allen Sports Complex 7451 Monticello Dr. Texas City, TX 77591 409-916-0100

Representative: Adrianna Lyle www.tcisd.org Schools

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

TNMP

702 36th St. N, Texas City 281-996-0453

Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) is an electricity transmission and distribution service provider that provides electricity to more than 270,000 homes and business throughout Texas.

Its headquarters is in Lewisville, Texas. The company have more than 400 employees in more than 20 communities throughout Texas.

TNMP is a subsidiary of PNM Resources Inc.

TNMP delivers electricity that customers purchase through the Texas Electric Choice program. The business strives to deliver accurate, timely meter readings transmitted to retail providers for billing purposes. TNMP services connections and re-connections as requested by retail providers. The company oversees the construction and maintenance of the poles and wire that delivers the electricity to you. TNMP is a locally based service that ensures prompt response to power outages.

TNMP is a long-time dedicated supporter of the TCLM Chamber of Commerce. Kudos to this Business of the Month! Learn more online at www.tnmp.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

Carla Voelkel Dickinson ISD

Christine Wade UTMB Health

Andrew Warren Ashland

Adam Wheeless Gallant Builders

Chamber Staff

Tim Culp, President/CEO

Stefanie Aldrich, Vice President

Marielle Mascorro, Director of Communications

Bianca Jenson, Director of Member Services

Angela Bernard, Director of Events & Operations

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.