2021 Hurricane Forecast Luncheon to feature Eric Berger of Space City Weather on June 9
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MAY 2021
2021 Hurricane Forecast Luncheon to feature
Eric Berger of Space City Weather on June 9
T he annual Hur-
ricane Forecast
and Emergency
Preparedness Business
Luncheon will be hosted
information to prepare
for hurricane season,
this luncheon provides
a great opportunity for
members to network
by the Texas City-La with other business own-
Marque Chamber on ers, managers, civic lead-
Wednesday, June 9, from ers and elected officials.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at A delicious catered lunch
the Doyle Convention will be served.
Center. The featured speaker
The program will will be Eric Berger of
deliver the latest infor- Space City Weather, the
mation to the community premiere online source
about the hurricane sea- for weather information
son and essential ways in the greater Houston
to prepare and protect region. Berger is also
your business, home and Senior Space Editor for
assets.
In addition to vital SEE HURRICANE » PAGE 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Hurricane Forecast Luncheon continued���������������������������������������������3
Welcome New Members�����������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Ribbon Cuttings���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5
Leadership Mainland�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Ribbon Cuttings����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-9
Membership renewals�������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
Board of Directors���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
The official publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
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. SHARP Inspection & Lube is Texas
South Land Title Company has been serving City’s No. 1 choice for annual state
SHARP Inspection & Lube vehicle inspections. They also do oil
Texas City-La Marque for over 25 years. We are 831 Ninth Ave. N. change services and are a “Top 100”
here to assist lenders, realtors, builders, investors Texas City, TX 77590 U-Haul dealer.
409-941-0519 SHARP has built a reputation for
and residents with every type of Real Estate c.sharp055@gmail.com service, integrity, value and contin-
transaction. When you close on your next property, Representative: Chris Sharp, owner ued community support. Visit Owner
Chris Sharp and the SHARP team on
go with the experts at South Land Title Company. Ninth Avenue in Texas City.
Experience Matters!
www.SouthLandTitle.net Wanda Ables
409.986.5801 - 10806 32nd Ave N, Texas City, TX 77591 Realtor®/Broker Associate
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822 6th Street North
My clients say I am their Texas City, TX 77590
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS CONTINUED
HURRICANE degree from the Univer-
Continued from page 1 sity of Texas and a mas-
Ars Technica. He is a ter’s in journalism from
certified meteorologist the University of Missou-
who operates the Space ri. He is the author of the
City Weather blog, a book “Liftoff” about the
rise of SpaceX.
hype-free weather site
The chamber rec-
for Houston and the Gulf
ognizes the following
Coast. He is one of the
sponsors for making the
most trusted meteorol-
event possible: AMOCO
ogists in the region and
Federal Credit Union,
has been called the “Wal-
City of Texas City, East-
ter Kronkite of Weather”
man, Marathon, TNMP
with his straight-forward and Valero. Additional
predictions and forecast- sponsorship opportuni-
ing style. ties are still available.
Berger has written Tickets and reserved
about weather in the tables are now on sale.
Houston area for more Tickets are $25 per per-
than a decade. You may son and a table for six is
have seen his hurricane $200. Social-distancing
coverage in the Houston practices will be in place
Chronicle as Eric “Sci- at the event.
Guy” Berger. While at For more information
the Houston Chronicle, or to order tickets, call
the paper was a Pulitzer the chamber at 409-935-
Prize finalist in 2009 for 1408 or email Operations
his coverage of Hurri- & Events Manager Jessica
cane Ike. Spangle at jessica@texas
He has an astronomy citychamber.com.
He is one of the most trusted meteorologists
in the region and has been called the
“Walter Kronkite of Weather” with his
straight-forward predictions and forecasting style.
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WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS
Air Products
Four Greenspoint Place,
16945 Northchase Dr., #800,
Houston, TX 77060
281-874-7100
Representative: Andrew Connolly
www.airproducts.com
connola2@airproducts.com
Industrial
Bigass Crawfish Bash Foundation
9114 Sunset CT.,
La Marque, TX 77563
713-302-7999
Representative: Quentin Severin
www.bigasscrawfishbash.com/new/
quentin@bigasscrawfishbash.com
Non-Profit Organization
Best Western Mainland Inn & Suites Sand Star Services Veterans of Foreign Wars
10620 Emmett F. Lowry Expy., 6314 Stewart Rd., #400, Post 8248
Texas City, TX 77591 Galveston, TX 77551 901 Main St.,
409-986-6600 832-419-7755 La Marque, TX 77568
Representative: Chelsea Smith Representative: Amy Musick 409-770-4366
www.bestwestern.com www.sandstarservices.com Representative:
chelsea44574@gmail.com amy@sandstarservices.com Frank Furleigh
Hotels/Motels General Contractors www.facebook.com/
lamarque.vfw/
Cincinnati Thermal Spray, Inc. SWBC vfwpost8248@comcast.net
4303 South Dr., 9311 San Pedro Ave, Suite 100, Non-Profit Organization
Houston, TX 77053 San Antonio, TX 78216
281-431-1629 832-827-7944 Word Power Church
Representative: Courtney Choate Representative: Brett Baker 2925 Gulf Freeway S., Suite B420,
www.cts-inc.net www.swbc.com/ League City, TX 77573
cchoate@cts-inc.net bbaker@swbc.com 832-520-5092
Coating and Grinding Financial Advisors/Investments Representative:
Brian Young
Rose Above Realty Terraces Apartments www.wordpowerchurch.com
2813 45th St., Dickinson, TX 77539 2602 21st St. N., Texas City, TX 77590 byoung@wpbiblecollege.org
409-789-3752 409-210-2025 Churches, Educational Programs
Representative: Rosalie Stevenson Representative: Allyson Pritchett and Consultation
www.roseaboverealty.com www.terraces2602.com
rosalierealtor409@gmail.com allyson@bodkacreekcapital.com
Real Estate Real Estate-Commercial
May 2021 | Chamber Express | 5
Jim ‘On-Time-Thibodeaux’ - Roofing Specialist
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Dike Dogs | Sphaerus Inspections | Envirogyn
A triple ribbon cutting was held for three businesses owned by Nicole Baxley!
718 Sixth St. N., Texas City, TX 77590
409-945-6920
409-209-1770
www.dikedogs.com, www.envirogyn.com
and www.sphaerusinspections.com
Nicole Baxley, Managing Member
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
BIGASS CRAWFISH
BASH Foundation
Hosted at the chamber office
Representative: Quentin Severin
www.BigAssCrawfishBash.com
College of the Mainland
STEAM Building
1200 Amburn Rd.
Texas City, TX 77591
409-933-8271
Warren Nichols, President
www.COM.edu
Elliott Tool Technologies Ltd. - Gulf Coast
2814 25th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590
409-995-0803
Philip Sukal , General Manager
www.Elliot-Tool.com
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
NerdsToGo Computer Service
903 FM 518 E., Suite J
Kemah, TX 77565
281-721-9422
1-800-390-NERD
kemahtx@nerdstogo.com
Representative: David Alcorn, Owner
www.NerdstoGo.com
TX Entertainment Experience
at Mainland City Centre
10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX 77591
713-391-0823
Jerome Karam and JMK5 Enterprises
www.TexasEntertainmentXperience.com
Urban Works
601 Ninth Ave. N.
Suite 300
Texas City, TX 77590
409-766-0498
amidiamond@outlook.com
Ami Barzilay Owner
Georgia Meyer-Barzilay Owner
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
A big ‘THANK YOU’ to these businesses for their long-standing support of the chamber and this community.
Renewals from March 19 to April 22.
COMPANY NAME YEARS COMPANY NAME YEARS COMPANY NAME YEARS COMPANY NAME YEARS
A&A Machine & Fabrication, LLC.................................57 Galveston Limousine & Transportation...........17 Cylinder Solution Services..................................... 5 The Fellowship........................................................... 3
Whitley Penn LLP.....................................................46 Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Texas City.16 SMART Family Literacy............................................ 4 Nothing Bundt Cakes............................................... 3
Piling, Inc....................................................................43 Comfort Inn & Suites..............................................14 Aww Better Child Care Center.............................. 3 Process Service Specialists, LLC............................ 3
Associated Credit Union of Texas......................41 Sprint Waste Services, L.P......................................12 Greg Rikard - Justice of the Peace Pct. 1........... 3 RDS Industrial Services, LLC................................... 3
Faust Distributing Company...............................40 Thompson & Horton LLP......................................12 Aran & Franklin Engineering, Inc......................... 3 Arnold Interests.......................................................... 3
A to Z Trophies & Fence.........................................37 Neuhaus Investment Company.........................11 Commissioner Jami Clark....................................... 3 Dolphin Debit............................................................. 3
Patterson Plumbing Company...........................33 CMC Recycling..........................................................11 Doreck’s Meat Market.............................................. 3 Doyle & Wachtstetter, Inc....................................... 3
AMED Home Health...............................................32 Highland Manor Apartments..............................11 Mainland Cycle Center............................................ 3 Envirocon Systems.................................................... 3
Industrial Material Corporation..........................31 Houston Hurricane & Security............................11 Tommy Toups.............................................................. 3 First Love Church....................................................... 3
Food King -Texas City.............................................30 W&C Enterprises, LLC.............................................10 Traffic Systems Construction................................. 3 Gary Scoggin............................................................... 3
Stephen C. Hale, D.D.S...........................................30 Texas Pit Stop BBQ..................................................10 Trustee Bennie Matthews - COM......................... 3 Grantworks.................................................................. 3
T.C. Teachers Federal Credit Union....................28 Kodiak Metals Recycling.......................................10 D&G Communications, Inc..................................... 3 Prestige Oysters Inc.................................................. 3
Alfred Conhagen, Inc. of Texas............................25 Five Star Auto & Truck.............................................. 9 Ellis Surveying Services, LLC.................................. 3 Sharp State Inspection & Lube............................. 3
Delesco, Inc................................................................24 Southwest Galvanizing........................................... 7 Galveston Island Humane Society...................... 3 KEE Industries Construction Services & Consulting.2
Dr. Beverly G. Lewis, M.D. , P.A.............................23 SABA Motors............................................................... 6 Gracey Insurance....................................................... 3 Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau .2
South Land Title, LLC..............................................23 Herc Equipment Rental........................................... 6 Jack & Margaret Ploss.............................................. 3 O-Zone Industrial Services LLC............................. 2
Analytic Stress Relieving, Inc...............................19 Herc Equipment Rental........................................... 6 Marty’s Towing........................................................... 3 Bay Area Transitional Clinic.................................... 2
Shelmark Engineering...........................................18 Primero Industrial Services, Ltd............................ 6 MI Lewis Social Service Center............................. 3 Endeavors .................................................................... 1
Lynch & Co., LLP.......................................................17 La Marque Lions Club.............................................. 5 O’Connell College Preparatory School.............. 3 Ivan Langford Consulting....................................... 1
Mainland Celebrating 62 Years of Service
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Metro
281-337-5634
Island
409-765-5883
Traditional Funeral Services • Cremation Specialists • Pre-Need Arrangements • Monuments • Headstones
www.alexsair.com TACLA 15714C
www.crowderfuneralhome.com
PORT OF TEXAS CITY Let “The Sunrise Team”
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Texas City Terminal Railway Company to the Right Door to the
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409-948-6480 • 409-925-1021
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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ron Assad Harry Faust Cory Moss
Gallant Industrial Faust Distributing Co. Valero
Ramiro Barba Gail Figueroa
Sam Navarro
Port of Texas City Amoco Federal Credit Union
Gartner Coatings, Inc.
Felix Herrera
Georgia Meyer Barzilay
Awesome Auto Accessories Dr. Warren Nichols
Karat Creations Jewelry
Alan Hutchins College of the Mainland
Kevin Bogard A&A Machine & Fabrication
Marathon Petroleum Ray Nunez
Charles “Tink” Jackson Taylor & Hill Chamber Staff Chamber Express
Jon Branson City of La Marque
City of Texas City Page Michel, President/CEO Newsletter
Rusty Plackemeier
April Jones Leanne Post, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager The publication of the Texas
James Brumley Queens Attic Boutique Lyons & Plackemeier
Lorrie Koster, Director of Communications City-La Marque Chamber
Oiltanking-Texas City, L.P.
Thomas Keim Bob Senter Jessica Spangle, Operations and Events Manager of Commerce is published
Jay Carnes Industrial Commissioning Texas First Insurance Jordan Kleinecke, Director of Membership monthly (second Sunday of
Carnes Funeral Home Consultants International Jessie Trigo, Small Business Support Coordinator the month). Some content
Sonny Tholcken
Caitlin Kim and photos provided as a
Joshua Chapman Trey Industries
Chapman Front End & Brakes
Domac, Inc. courtesy by The Galveston
Chamber Mission County Daily News.
Shane Long Candice Towles
Shane Day To serve members and enhance economic
BWC Terminals Texas First Bank
Kodiak Metals Recycling and community development.
Manny Lopez Andy Venables Texas City-La Marque
Richard Devries El Cubano Cigar Factory
Standard Steel Supply Eastman Chamber Vision Chamber of Commerce
Mike Meyer To be recognized as a vital resource, 9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway
Shannon Doyle Osborn Christine Wade
Ashland providing relevant, innovative and impactful Texas City, Texas 77590
South Land Title UTMB Health 409-935-1408
Jaimin Modi programming that produces a healthy business
Dr. Melissa Duarte HCA Houston Cathie Woitina climate and an enhanced quality of life. www.TCLMchamber.com
Texas City I.S.D. Healthcare Mainland Associated Credit Union of Texas
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