June 2019

712 West Fairmont Pkwy. • P.O. Box 996 • La Porte, Texas 77572-0996 • Phone (281) 471-1123 • www.laportechamber.org2019 OfficersChairman of the Board

DERICK MEADOWS

Chairman-ElectBRENDA THOMPSON

Vice-PresidentLEROY BALLOU JR.

Vice-PresidentGARRETT BERG

Vice-PresidentTIM FERGUSON

Vice-PresidentKELLY GREEN

Vice-PresidentMICHELLE THOMAS

Ex-OfficioDirectors

MELISSA CRUTCHER Past Chairman of the Board

MAYOR LOUIS RIGBYCity of La Porte

MAYOR MICHEL BECHTELCity of Morgan’s Point

MAYOR DAVID JENNINGSCity of Shoreacres

StaffJEFF MARTIN

President

MEGAN WEAVER Office Manager

MELANIE BATTREALL Administrative Assistant

Chairman’s MessageAs we roll into longer and warmer summer days, I hope that you find time to enjoy some outdoor activities, spend vacation time with your family, or even just take time to reflect on the year to date. Also, since we are in June and we do live on the Gulf Coast, I encourage you to develop or revisit your hurricane plan. There are many good, free resources available on-line including those published by FEMA: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes .

If you were able to attend our annual State of Industry Luncheon, I hope you were moved by the experiences Mr. Russell Ybarra shared with us from the restaurant industry. It was an amazing story of perseverance, caring for others, and success! If you missed that luncheon, you still have an opportunity to attend the State of Education Luncheon, the New Teachers Luncheon, and the First Responders Breakfast.

As we are almost at the halfway point for the year (which is so hard to believe), it is also a good time to perform a mid-year check on what we have accomplished this year. There is constant activity in our organization and here are just a few key items to note:

•Community: This year, the Chamber (in large part through our sponsors) has awarded $10,500 in scholarships to La Porte High School (LPHS) Students in conjunction with the Sylvan Beach festival, $1,000 in scholarships through our Workforce Development Committee, and $500 each to the Interact Club and Project Graduation at LPHS. •Membership: We have added 26 new members this year through May and Chamber membership is now at 347 •Events: State of the Cities, State of the Precinct, and State of the Industry Luncheons, a committee mixer, and another successful year for SBF with corporate sponsorships exceeding last year’s amount •Committees: New and very active Small Business Development Committee •Technology: New website for the Chamber in June, upgraded technology in the Chamber Office meeting room.

Please make sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming events including the annual Hamburger Cookout on June 20th and our second annual Fishing Tournament on July 27th.

There is still plenty of time this year to help contribute to the Chamber activities. We welcome volunteers for our upcoming activities. Any talent or resource you can contribute will help support our mission to be a dynamic and diverse organization that leads the promotion of business, economic development, and support of the La Porte-Bayshore community.

I hope to see you around soon!Derick Meadows

Board of Directors

LEROY BALLOU JR. LyondellBasell Industries La Porte Complex

BRANDON BEARDEN Bayou City Industrial Contractors, LTD

GARRET BERGPort Houston

OMAR CHAPA Kaneka North America, LLC

MARY DOETTERL Liberty Property Trust

TIM FERGUSON Sulzer Turbo Services Houston, Inc

MARTHA GILLETHouston Yacht Club

KELLY GREEN Houston Environmental and Training, Inc.

RICK HELTON Amegy Bank of Texas

TOM IGO Air Products, LLC

LOU ANN MARTIN Main Properties Real Estate

DERICK MEADOWS ALTIVIA Specialty Chemicals, LLC

CHARLES MONTGOMERY ILA Local #1351, Steamship Clerks & Checkers

RICK MOSES Texas Industrial Medical

DAVE MYSLENSKI The Discipline Coach

TONY REDDPlantgistix

NELSON RODRIGUEZ Kuraray America-Poval

MICHELLE THOMAS Noltex, LLC

BRENDA THOMPSON E.I. Du Pont de Nemours-Bayport

ALYSSE LIGON Gulf Winds International, Inc.

BOB BRADSHAW INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Blackman Plumbing The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed new member Shane Blackman and wife Laurie Blackman (holding scissors) of Blackman plumbing. Pictured left to right are, Carol Bell of Tycoon Trucking, Brandon Lunsford of Garden of Eden Floral and Gifts, Melissa Crutcher of Texas Stress, Thomas Garza Chamber Volunteer, Jana Wood of Better Homes & Gardens-Gary Greene, Shane Blackman and wife Laurie Blackman of Blackman Plumbing, Jennifer McKnight of Crown Trophy, Martha Gillett of Martha Gillett of Houston yacht Club, Erika Serrano of Advocare, Jeff Martin Chamber President and Carman Parris of Legal Shield/ ID Theft. Blackman Plumbing can be located at 4315 Barkaloo, Baytown TX 77521 and can be reached by phone at (281)427-8325.

Leadership La PorteThe La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Leadership La Porte Group had their final activity day on Tuesday May 7, the group toured most of La Porte visiting places such as City Hall, La Porte EMS Station, La Porte Fire Station and The La Porte Recreation Center. This amazing group of people worked so hard and got to know their city and gained a better knowledge of the heart of not only La Porte but the community. The graduation was held on June 4th at Monument Inn where the group received plaques for their achievement. Pictured from left to right are Brandon Bearden of Bayou City Industrial, Garrett Sorge of Kaneka North America LLC ,Kent Hutchinson of C. J. Baxter Group, Beverly Ferguson-Cooper of State Representative Brian Babin’s Office, Kay Richardson of San Jacinto College, Melissa Crutcher of Texas Stress, Stephanie Fraysur of Noltex, Kristin Gauthier with the City of La Porte, Jewel Whitfield and Carol Williams both of La Porte I.S.D.

Yes LogisticsThe La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed new member Yesica Coronado- Castro (holding scissors) of Yes Logistics. Pictured from left to right are, Melissa Crutcher of Texas Stress , Carol Bell of Tycoon Trucking, Brandon Lunsford of Garden of Eden Floral & Gifts, Jana Wood of Better Homes & Gardens-Gary Greene, Martha Gillett of Houston yacht Club, Mother of Yesica Coronado- Castro of Yes Logistics, Thomas Garza Chamber Volunteer, Yesica Coronado- Castro of Yes Logistics and Staff, Erika Serrano of Advocare, Jennifer McKnight of Crown Trophy, Jeff Martin Chamber President. Yes logistics is located at 405 North 10th Street, La Porte TX, 77571 and can be contacted by phone at (281)501-1708.

Th e following businesses have realized the importance of economic growth and development for the La Porte-Bayshore area and have pledged their support to this cause by investing in their Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these businesses when you are in need of products and services.

NEW MEMBERSAlliance Health Resources Mobile Division, Ltd. Anding State Farm Insurance Askins & Askins, P.C. BullritosClay Development & Construction Commercial La Porte LTD Ernie’s Café & Catering F.E. Moran, Inc. Fischer’s Hardware, Inc. Frank Nance State Farm Agency Fraternal Order of Eagles; Bayshore Aerie 2753Frazier Eye Center Gateway Printing & Offi ce Supplies Harris County Commissioner’s Offi ceJustice of the Peace, Pct. 8, Pos. 1 Kona Ice of La Porte La Porte Education Foundation

La Porte Paramedic Association La Quinta Inn & Suites- Deer Park Pam Mabe Main Properties Real Estate Man Kind Sports Bar McDonalds La Porte MoonKat Designs Norman Frede Chevrolet Ohmstede Industrial Services, Inc. Pediatric Clinic of La Porte Port City Process Paula Rizzuto San Jacinto College Security Finance Today’s Harbor for Children Trecora Chemical, Inc. Urban Soap Bar Walgreen’s Broadway Waste Management

Ms. Yesica Coronado-Castro Yes Logistics 405 N. 10th Street La Porte, TX 77571 281-501-1708

Mr. Hector Trevino Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories1204 W Main StreetLa Porte, TX 77571 281 -842 -1480

Mr. Shane BlackmanBlackman Plumbing4315 BarkalooBaytown TX 77521(281)427-8325

Mr. Jack AdcoxExecutive Catering623 West Texas Ave.Baytown TX 77520(281)837-4000

Mr. Michael GrantThe Mundy Companies11150 S. Wilcrest DriveHouston TX 77099(281)983-6040

Ms. Deb BilakCouncil of Business WomenPO Box 58595Webster TX 77598(713)725-7858

Individual Member Sonja Baumgardner

Individual Member Sandy Hays

RENEWALS 5/9/2019 to 6/14/2019

AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors honored AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning as Business of the Month for the Month of June. The group granted AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning with a certificate for them to display and our La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month sign. Pictured from left to right is Mike Fisco and Staff Member of AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning, Carol Spruiell of Keller Williams- Clear Lake Realtors and Richard Helton of Amegy Bank. AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning is located at 3900 Underwood Road, La Porte TX 77571 and can be reached by phone at (281)476-5200

Includes hamburgers, potato salad, beans, dessert, soft drinks, and beer/wine Premium drinks available at the cash bar White Party themed attire encouraged Additional Sponsorship opportunitiesalso available

The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce

Hamburger Cookout & Pool Party

3620 Miramar Dr, La PorteHouston Yacht Club

Thursday, June 20, 20195:30pm Social, 6:30pm Serving Begins

$25/person All kids

free with RSVP by June 18th

Please RSVP to the Chamber office at 281-471-1123 no later than June 18th. No shows will be billed if cancelations are not given 24 hours prior to the event

Donations for raffle & silent

auction items and door prizes are greatly

appreciated and a great way to promote your

business

Thank you to our sponsors

Hook, Line & Sinker 2019

Fishing Tournament

Saturday, July 27th, 2019 Houston Yacht Club Captain's Party Thursday, July 25th @ HYC

Chamber Members $400/boat, Non-Members $450/boat No Guides- must provide own boat

Trophies and cash prizes in each of the following categories:

-Team Largest Stringer Combo 1st-$1,500, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $750 -Individual Redfish 1st- $1,000, 2nd- $750, 3rd- $500

-Individual Trout 1st- $1,000, 2nd- $750, 3rd- $500 Plus 3 additional ways to win in our Calcutta/Side Bet

Register at www.laportechamber.org or contact the Chamber office at 281-471-1123

CASH PRIZES!

Family Fun Zone, Piggy Perch Contest, Silent Auction & Food

A portion of all the proceeds go towards scholarships for LPHS graduates

La Porte-Bayshore Hook, Line, & Sinker

Fishing Tournament

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Sign up a Fishing Team or Two 200 items for the goodie bags that will be given to all anglers looking for Raffle items for the tournament

July 27, 2019 Houston Yacht Club

Contact the Chamber office for questions 281-471-1123

JUNE 27TH @ 11:45 AM

TAQUERIAARANDAS!

JUNE 2019 June 19 Executive Board Committee Meeting, 11&12 Noon June 19 Board of Directors Meeting, 12 Noon June 20 Small Business Committee Meeting, 12 Noon June 20 Hamburger Cookout, Houston Yacht Club, 6:30PM June 26 Fishing Tournament Meeting, 12 Noon June 27 Lunch Mob at Taquerias Arandas, 12 Noon

Upcoming EventsJULY 2019

July 3 Fishing Tournament Committee Meeting, 12 Noon July 10 Fishing Tournament Committee Meeting, 12 Noon July 17 Executive Board Meeting, 11:00AM July 17 Board of Directors Meeting, 12 Noon July 24 Fishing Tournament Meeting, 12 Noon July 25 Captain’s Party, Houston Yacht ClubJuly 27 Hook Line & Sinker Fishing Tournament, HYC

Ten Tips for Promoting your Business. 1. Attend Chamber events regularly to make business contacts. 2. Provide door prizes for Chamber functions.3. Join Chamber specialized groups to benefi t your company. 4. Promote your business through Chamber publications. 5. Introduce yourself and shake hands oft en at Chamber events. 6. Give out business cards generously. 7. List products and services on the back of your business card. 8. Th ank clients for their business. 9. Wear a name tag with company name on the right side of body so people see if when they shake your hand. 10. Do business with fellow Chamber members and be sure to tell them that you’re a member.