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he Chamber is excited to promote the 35th annual Jimmy Hayley Golf Classic on Sept. 28 & 29. 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 legend ary former Chamber President Jimmy Hayley. Hayley designed this tournament to benefit members as well as the Chamber. You can enjoy the benefit of having your business promoted in front of more than 500 golfers, local busi ness representatives, and civic leaders.
1, Jenny Senter, former President/ CEO, will be acting as Interim President for the Texas City-La Marque Chamber as the Ex ecutive Board Search Committee begins the candidate selection for a new Chamber President. The Chamber is grateful for Michel’s past leader ship and wishes her all the best in her future endeavors.
• Custom Nike Golf Shirt courtesy of The Port of Texas City • Tournament Golf Balls courtesy
SEPTEMBER 2022 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Bayou Fest/New Staff 3 New Teachers/Women in Business 4 Leadership Mainland photos 5 Shrimp Boil and Dance photos 6 First Responders Luncheon photos 7 Ribbon cuttings 8 Business of the Month ����������������������������������������� 9 New members ������������������������������������������������������ 10 Board of Directors 11 The official publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce
Texas City-La Marque Chamber President resigns
Players receive awe some gifts and services:
Sponsors are recog nized on signage at the tournament, in print and online promotions, in the newsletter and in the golfTheprogram.GolfClassic fea tures three flights this year with 144 golfers in each (36 teams of 4 players). Team awards are presented after each round. Awards for Overall Champion Team will be presented at the conclu sion of the tournament on Thursday evening.
of Mara thon Petroleum • Custom Nike Cap courtesy of Valero • Arctic Tumbler cour tesy of Midwest Steel • Registration Tote Bag courtesy of Ashland • Nike Apparel Bundle courtesy of College of the Mainland and Dunn Heat Exchangers • Beverages courtesy of Faust Distributing • Meals courtesy of EM COR Industrial Services’ operating aroundStrickland,Ohmstede,companies:Repcon,AltairArdent,TurnWeldingServices and Diamond Refractory. Thursday p.m. flight only, players will enjoy a steak dinner sponsored by Re public Pavilionfor$1,500$1,800$5,000–sor:toopportunitiesThereServices.aresponsorshipdesignedfitallbudgetsizes:•ChampionLevelSpon$15,000(SoldOut)•TourSponsor:$7,500includes1team•MasterSponsor:(includes1Team)•AceSponsor:$2,500•EagleSponsor:$1,500•BirdieSponsor:$1,000•HospitalityTent:(SoldOut)•DrinkCartSponsor:(SoldOut)•SignSponsors:$175HoleSigns,$500forBanners SEE GOLF » PAGE 3
P age President/CEOMichel, of the Texas CityLa Marque Chamber of Commerce, has an nounced her resignation effective Sept. 15. “It has been a great honor to work for the Texas City-La Marque Chamber, to oversee the success of the staff and help shape the future of the organization,” Michel said in her letter. “I’m proud that we have met and exceeded all bud get and program goals during my two years as president. I’m moving to be closer to family. It is a bittersweet an nouncement because I have grown to love this community and all the wonderful people I’ve had the privilege to work withMichelhere.”is leaving to take over the president/ CEO position at the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce.StartingSept.
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GOLF Continued » Page 1 CHAMPION SPONSOR Port of Texas City TOUR SPONSORS ValeroMarathon MASTER SPONSORS AMOCO Federal Credit CityUnionof Texas City IndustrialDow Tent Services Midwest Steel ACE SPONSOR College of the mainland Dunn Heat Exchangers EAGLE SPONSORS A&A Machine & Fabrication COMBraunBrandSafwayBlazerBergailaAshlandAmeripriseAggrekoCompaniesInspectionIntertec DunnDBG Heat Exchangers Energy Rental Solutions Frost WardUnitedTurnerTolunay-WongTNMPTexasTexasTaylorStronghold(EMCOR)Ohmstede/AltairStricklandMooreMidwestKortKodiakICCIGreatFrank’sPavingEnterpriseMustangBankCATCommercialCollisionWesternValveMetalsIndustriesSteelIndustries&HillFirstBankStressIndustriesRentalsVessel&Exchanger 2022 Golf Classic Sponsors
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he Texas City-La Marque Cham ber of Commerce welcomes Bianca Jenson, who joined the Chamber staff as the Member Service Manager.Priorto joining the Chamber, Jenson spent 20 years working in the financial industry, helping clients achieve their financial goals. She is skilled at target marketing and driven by relationship building and client engagement. Jenson is a native Texan and has lived in the area for the past 20 years. She is the proud mother of two adult sons. She enjoys giving back to her community and has volunteered at the Galveston County Food Bank, Boy Scouts of Amer ica, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many school organizations. When not working, you can find Jenson reading, writing, shopping, working out and spending quality time with family and friends.
Sponsors receive great exposure! A limited num ber of options remain. Contact Chamber Vice President Stefanie Aldrich to promote your business at the 2022 Golf Classic! There will be a Raffle for a Golf Getaway to Wolfdancer Golf Club and a Ball Fall contest. You don’t have to be present to win. For those not able to attend the tournament, these are opportunities for you to be involved, sup port the event, and have a chance at winning big! RAFFLE Unlimited purchase of raffle tickets for $20 each or six tickets for $100. The drawing will be held on Thursday during the awards ceremony. BALL FALL 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. (confirmed as of Sept. 1):
Sponsored by Bergaila Companies.Topurchase raffle chances, ball fall chanc es, sponsorships, or to enter a team in the 2022 Golf Classic, contact Ste fanie Aldrich by Sept. 21 at 935-1408.chamber.comstefanie@TCLMor409-Seeyouon the course!
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he TC-LM Chamber welcomed new teachers of TCISD for the 2022-2023 school year. A few team-building games were played, and it was fun to see their cooperative and competitive spirits. Lunch was provid ed by Chick-fil-A. The teachers heard a motivational and encouraging message from Superintendent Dr. Melissa Du arte, sharing wisdom for a wonderful new school year. Thank you to all Chamber partners that provided door prizes or donated giveaway items for the teacher gift bags. It all helped the new teachers feel welcomed into the communi ty. Huge thanks to all the Luncheon Sponsors who helped make the event possible. We all send wishes for a great school year!
he Women in Business net working group met Aug. 25 and heard from guest speak er Josette Armendariz-Batiste, DNP, RN, CCRN, CENP, Vice President, Regional Hospitals & System Chief Nursing Executive for UTMB Health. The theme was “The Power of Mentorship!” and was sponsored by UTMB Health. Josette spoke about how her career has been impacted by mentors and how she mentors others. All the women in attendance were able to share their experienc es with mentoring. Everyone was inspired in their paths of mentoring others.Thenext Women in Business event will be on Thursday, Oct. 20. Find full details online at www. TCLMchamber.com under “Events.”
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eadership Mainland focused on law and justice at its August session. The group met at the Galves ton County Justice Center where they heard an overview of the justice system, historic court records and historic immigration and naturalization records from Chief Deputy District Clerk Doryn Glenn. The group also toured the Galveston jail, led by Capt. Cody Schlageter and Maj. Kevin Walker. Afterward, the group enjoyed a lunch at Maceo’s Spice & Import Company. The session included a stop at the Scholes Interna tional Airport. The Leadership class was given a tour of the airport facilities, led by Mike Shahan, C.M., Director. Thank you to all who inspired and motivated the Leadership Mainland Class of 2022 at this exciting ses sion. The next class forms in December. Contact the Chamber office for details about how to get involved.
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he community-wide Shrimp Boil & Dance was held on Aug. 12 at the Nessler Civic Cen ter in Texas City with more than 700 guests in Deliciousattendance.food—cooked by the presenting sponsor, Marathon — live music from The Line Up Band, and a fun crowd all combined to create a memorable evening. Chamber sends a huge round of thanks to all the Shrimp Boil Sponsors, community partners and volunteers whose support and hard work made the event a success. more event photos online www.facebook.com/TCLMchamber.at End of summer celebrated at the Shrimp Boil
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he First Responders Salute business luncheon was held Aug. 31 at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City with over 200 guests in attendance.Anchored Real Estate Team’s Fred Rogers spoke about his service career in the U.S. Navy and the ex periences that have led him to where he is today. He gave a heartwarming motivational speech to all the first responders present. All guests also enjoyed live entertainment by the Peace Project Band. Thank you to the La Marque Fire Department, La Marque Police Department, Texas City Fire Depart ment, Texas City Police Department, Galveston Coun ty Sheriffs Office and the Emergency Management Leaders and for all of their hard work on behalf of thisHugecommunity.thanksto the presenting sponsor UTMB Health and these luncheon sponsors: AMOCO Feder al Credit Union, Exodus Consulting and Psychologi cal Services, City of Texas City, Valero and TNMP.
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