March 2015 - Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce

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CHARLES T. DOYLE CONVENTION CENTER
2010 FIFTH AVE. N., TEXAS CITY, TX
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Business of the Month
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Trade Show
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Funfest
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Leadership Mainland
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New Members
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Official publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce
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The Daily News
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Galveston County, Texas
TEXAS CITY-LA MARQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mission
Statement
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
•
Connie Bradley Marathon Petroleum
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Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo
Texas City ISD
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Kirk Broiles Scribbles
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Jim MacPherson
Valero
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Ray Brooks Marathon GBR
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Genevieve McGarvey
McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel
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Jay Carnes Carnes Funeral Home
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Thea Choate AMOCO Federal Credit Union
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Ryan McGill The Dow Chemical Co.
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Jami Clark
Benny’s Liquor
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Tony Newman
The Dow Chemical Co.
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Shayne Cowan Eastman
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Todd Nolte
TNT Signs & Graphics
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Chris DeVries Standard Steel Supply
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Greg Ploss
Chemical Process & Production
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Pete Dunn Jr.
Dunn Heat Exchangers
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Kitty Potter Texas First Bank
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Nick Finan
City of Texas City
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John Smith
Moody National Bank
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Alex Getty
City of La Marque
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Sonny Tholcken
Trey Industries
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Elizabeth Iles Whitley Penn
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Lee Skipper Raymond James Financial Services
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Brian Johnson
Ashland
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Bill Tyler
NuStar
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Sal Viscontini
Valero Refining
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Bryon Johnson
DeMontrond Gulf Freeway
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Terri Watkins
La Marque ISD
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Ivan Langford
Gulf Coast Water Authority
•
R.C. Williams
Robco Services
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Dr. Beth Lewis
College of the Mainland
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Scooter Wilson Oiltanking
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Emken Linton
Emken Linton Funeral Home
•
Leonard Woolsey
The Galveston County Daily News
2015 Executive Board
Chairman........................................Connie Bradley
Chairman-Elect.....................................Ray Brooks
Vice Chairman/Treasurer......Jim MacPherson
Vice Chairman.......................................Kirk Broiles
Vice Chairman........................................Jay Carnes
Vice Chairman........................Cynthia Lusignolo
Vice Chairman.................Genevieve McGarvey
Past Chairman.................................. Chris DeVries
President............................................Jimmy Hayley
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce is an
organization of businesses and individuals whose purpose is to create a positive business environment, assist
in economic development, support public and private
institutions, promote tourism and community involvement and, in general, enhance the quality of life in our
communities.
2015 Goals
• Promote a positive business climate for business and industry
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Promote and assist in economic development
Encourage local purchasing and employment
Support and advance education
Promote tourism
Increase Chamber membership and retain existing members
Support the goals and objectives of our committees
Enhance environmental awareness
Encourage membership involvement in Chamber activities
Educate and keep membership informed of legislative activities
Chamber
Express
Newsletter
This publication of the
Texas City-La Marque
Chamber of Commerce
is published monthly
(first Sunday of each
month)
Editorials &
Photographs:
Lorrie Koster, Texas City-La Marque
Chamber of Commerce
409-935-1408
Design/Layout:
Melissa Rivera, Galveston
County Daily News
409-683-5232
Advertising:
The Galveston County
Daily News
409-683-5224
Galveston County, Texas
Sunday, March 8, 2015
The Daily News
Business of the month
The Galveston County Daily News
7800 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, Texas 77590
Leonard Woolsey, president and publisher
(409) 683-5200
The Galveston County Daily News is the oldest
newspaper in the state of Texas — even predating that of Texas’ statehood. Founded in 1842, The
Galveston County Daily News serves the entire
county, including Galveston, Texas City, Santa Fe,
Dickinson, League City and Kemah. With a daily
newspaper reach of more than 50,000 readers
per day, The Galveston County Daily News is the
largest circulating newspaper in the region. Other
publications from the newspaper include Coast
Monthly magazine and League City/Kemah
Connection. The newspaper also can be found
online at www.galvnews.com.
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
25th annual Industrial Trade Show
I
ncrease your business!
Provide information
by setting up display
booths about your business
and services at the 25th annual Texas City-La Marque
Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Trade Show. We
invite Chamber members to
participate from 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. April 21 at the Charles
T. Doyle Convention Center, 2010 Fifth Ave. N., Texas
City.
Potential buyers, including
large corporations from the
Galveston County area, will
be in attendance. This will be
the perfect opportunity for
Chamber members to invite
engineering, maintenance,
operations, purchasing and
business personnel from the
local community to discover
what each exhibitor has
to offer. Due to demand,
contract and check must be
received by April 2 in the
Chamber office.
Booths will be offered
to Chamber members on
a first-come, first-served
basis. A Trade Show contract needs to be signed and
Exhibit ... Buy and Sell ... Network
returned by mail or faxed to
the Chamber office, with a
check or credit card instructions, confirming your booth
space. Electrical needs will be
addressed on an as-needed
basis. Please specify on
the contract your electrical
needs. Booth space price
is $500 for a single booth.
Other options are listed on
the contract. The entry fee
includes a 10-foot-by-10foot booth, table, two chairs,
drapes and sign. Also, please
note the necessity of supplying a door prize ($25 value)
for the show.
Refreshments, door prizes
and promotional advertising
giveaways will be given away
throughout the day. There
will be a brief orientation for
exhibitors on the morning of
the Trade Show at 10 a.m. at
the Convention Center.
Participation in the Industrial Trade Show is your
opportunity for business success ... don’t get left out!
For additional information, contact Jenny at (409)
935-1408 or www.jenny@
texascitychamber.com.
Reserve your space today
• Industrial Trade Show Booths offered to Chamber members.
• Rental fee $500 per exhibitor (includes 10-foot-by-10-foot
booth, 1 table, 2 chairs, drapes, sign, food, soft drinks, beer,
door prizes).
• Exhibitors given 50 tickets for advance distribution.
• Exhibitor is required to furnish door prize with a $25 value.
Galveston County, Texas
Sunday, March 8, 2015
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
WHO: Spencer Tillman, CBS Sports Anchor
TOPIC: How to Lead Successfully When the
Pressure is On
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. March 26
WHERE: Charles T. Doyle Convention Center,
2010 Fifth Ave. N., Texas City
TICKETS: $20 advance, $200 business table
CHAMBER
BUSINESS
LUNCHEON
After an eight-year career in the National Football League, Spencer Tillman
today serves as the lead studio analyst for
CBS Sports coverage of College Football
Today and the NCAA Men’s Basketball
Tournament. He served as sports anchor
for WABC-TV NewYork from 1997 to
1999, and also spent ten years as sports
anchor for KPRC-TV Houston. He also
served as an anchor for the regional
broadcasts on Fox Sports Net. In 2005,
Tillman published his first book,“Scoring
the Red Zone: How to Lead Successfully
When the Pressure is On.”
James
A freshman All-American running
back for the University of Oklahoma
(1982-86), Tillman was captain of the
1985 national championship team.
He was the recipient of many awards,
including UPI Player of The Year in the
Big Eight Conference in 1982, Big Eight
Football Newcomer of the Year in 1987,
and most valuable player of the 1987
Orange Bowl. He completed his career
with the Sooners with 2,257 yards on
434 carries, for 5.2 yards per carry, ranking him 12th on OU’s career rushing
list. In 1987, Tillman was drafted by the
Houston Oilers.
During the seven-month off-season,
he honed his skills as an anchor and
reporter with KPRC-TV in Houston.
A team captain and member of the
Houston Oilers for two seasons (198788), Tillman was traded to the San
Francisco 49ers, where he stayed for
three years (1989-91), serving as team
captain in 1990. His eight-year NFL career as a running back was highlighted
by a Super Bowl championship with
the 49ers during the 1989 season. In
1992, he was traded back to Houston,
where he completed his football career
in 1994.
His football and broadcasting careers
developed in tandem as he hosted two
sports talk radio magazines in Oklahoma City prior to his television work.
Tillman earned a bachelor’s degree in
journalism from Oklahoma in 1986, and
a second degree in communications in
1988. He earned his bachelor’s degree
in journalism in 1986 and a bachelor’s
degree in communications in 1988 from
Oklahoma University.
He and his wife Rita live in Sugar
Land with their three daughters, Alisa,
Blair and Mir.
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Galveston County, Texas
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
Why should I join the chamber?
Why should I join the Chamber?
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce connects members to
important community issues, and provides unique opportunities for individuals and businesses to make a difference.Voice in Legislature, Credibility,
Clout, Contacts and Support
How can I get involved?
Participation is key and being involved helps make the difference. Being
a member of the Chamber creates important connections that enable individuals and companies to do and achieve more.
How does the Chamber benefit my business?
As the leading local advocate for business, the Chamber helps create a
climate of growth and success in which all companies, regardless of size or
industry, can prosper.
How do I join The Chamber?
Call the Chamber office at (409) 935-1408 or fill out an online form at
www.texascitychamber.com or come by the Chamber office and fill out an
application.
What kinds of businesses and organizations join the Chamber?
Businesses of every size and industry, as well as trade and professional associations are Texas City-La Marque Chamber members.
My business is not in Texas City or La Marque, why should I join
the Texas City-La Marque Chamber?
Many organizations are members of several local Chambers. If you do
business in Texas City and La Marque, you should be a member of the Texas
City-La Marque Chamber.
Who can become a member of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber?
The Chamber welcomes any small, medium or large local, regional, national or international business.
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Is my Chamber membership tax deductible?
Yes and no. Contributions are not deductible as a charitable contribution
for federal income tax purposes, however, your Chamber investment is 95%
deductible as a business expense.
How much does it cost to become a chamber member?
The Chamber uses an investment schedule that is determined by the type
and size of your business. Minimum dues for a small business range from
$300 annually.
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Sunday, March 8, 2015
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
Thanks, Marvin!
Marvin Scurry received a plaque at the
February Board meeting for his 25 years of
service to the Texas
City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
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Sunday, March 8, 2015
The Leadership Mainland Class of 2015 kicked
off the year with a Leadership/Team-building Retreat at the San Luis Resort on Feb. 27. Pete Dunn
Jr., Dunn Heat Exchangers, and Stacy Gonzalez,
Amoco FCU, are co-leaders for this years group.
Leadership Mainland 2015 Class
· Kurt Champion,Valero
· Susan Cowher, Ashland
· Angela Dampeer, College of the Mainland
· Derek Duckett, City of Texas City
· James Hartshorn, City of Texas City
· Megan Hudson, Marathon GBR
· Johnathan Hunt,Valero
· Christopher Lane, City of La Marque
· Craig Lanham, Kodiak Metals
· Duc Le, Dow
· Michael Maron, Marathon GBR
· Dana McCans, DeMontrond
· Melissa Mitchell, Dow
· Russell Plackemeier, Lyons & Plackemeier
· Jennifer Price, City of Texas City
· Courtney Ramirez, TCISD
· Les Rumburg, City of La Marque
· Andrew Sovine, Marathon Petroleum
· Gregory Vastbinder, NuStar Energy
· Jong Wang, Ashland
· Michael White, Amoco FCU
· Betty Willis, United Way of Galveston
· Whitney Ziegler, A&A Machine & Fabrication
CHAMBER BRIEFS
Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County, Texas
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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P.O. Box 567
Texas City, Texas 77590
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3121 Palmer Hwy.
Texas City, Texas 77590
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409-995-0594
Judge Michelle Slaughter
600 59th Street, Suite 3305
Galveston, Texas 77551
409-765-2688
Media Choice, LLC
27119 Cottage Stream Lane
Fulshear, Texas 77441
Brian Mannion
281-723-5890
Motel 6
1121 Hwy 146 North
Texas City, Texas 77590
Nakitta McKinney
409-948-3101
Robert Dee, Jr. CPA
Our Chamber
Members are
hiring ... Check
out the link on
our website
The listings are submitted by members of the Texas City-La
Marque Chamber of Commerce seeking applicants for open
positions within their companies.
Please respond directly to the company for application and
interview information.
The Chamber is only supplying these listings as a service to
our members and the community, and does not control the
employment practices, timelines or policies of our members.
www.texascitychamber.com/help-wanted-listings/
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