JUNE 2021 Legislative Update business luncheon to be held July 14 The Texas City- and resolutions. State La Marque Chamber will lawmakers have debated host a “Legislative Up- everything from non-per- VIDEO POWER PACKAGE: date” business luncheon mit carry of handguns SHRINERS CHILDREN’S TEXAS from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and voting laws to the July 14 at the Doyle Con- ongoing pandemic and vention Center in Texas the health of the state’s City. electric grid. At this informative net- U.S. Congressman working event, chamber members will hear from Randy Weber is also State Sen. Larry Taylor, scheduled to speak. He State Rep. Mayes Mid- will bring news from the dleton and State Rep. Capitol in Washington Dr. Greg Bonnen about D.C. highlights of the 87th This luncheon is the Legislative Session that perfect opportunity for MEMBER PROFILE: ran from January to May. you to hear directly from WELLNOW HEALTH Every other year for elected officials and 140 days the Texas Leg- network with other local islature convenes and business leaders. considers new laws gov- Tickets are $25 per erning the local econom- person and a reserved ta- ic well-being. Despite the ble for six is $250. Res- INSIDE THIS ISSUE logistical limitations im- posed by the pandemic ervations can be made health emergency and a online at www.TCLM Scholarship winners/ Young Professionals ������������������7 chamber.com, by phone Member Profile ����������������������������3 historic winter storm that Ribbon Cutting ����������������������������8 at 409-935-1408, or by Business of the Month ��������������4 shut down much of the Industrial Trade Show ���������������9 Video Power Package/ state for a week, legisla- email to Jessica Spangle BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: New Members �����������������������������5 Membership renewals �����������10 tors still managed to in- at jessica@texascity MEADOR STAFFING Women in Business ��������������������6 Board of Directors �������������������11 troduce about 7,000 bills chamber.com. The official publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce 2 | Chamber Express | June 2021 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. OUR FAMILY CARES ABOUT YOUR FAMILY South Land Title Company has been serving Texas City-La Marque for over 25 years. We are here to assist lenders, realtors, builders, investors and residents with every type of Real Estate transaction. When you close on your next property, go with the experts at South Land Title Company. Experience Matters! www.SouthLandTitle.net 409.986.5801 - 10806 32nd Ave N, Texas City, TX 77591 ROOFINGROOFING & REMODELING 409-945-6920 June 2021 | Chamber Express | 3 2021 SCHOLARSHIP MEMBER PROFILE WINNERS Thanks to the leadership of the chamber Board of Directors and support of chamber members, we were able to provide two $1,000 scholarships to Texas City Independent School District students at La Marque High School and Texas City High School. Congratulations to these two outstanding seniors! We wish Wellnow Health them the best as they continue their education and pursue excellence in life! Occupational/ St. Elizabeth UCFP 676 FM 517 West Dickinson, TX 77539 409-572-2535 www.wellnowhealth.net Representative: David Lesser Tell us a little about your background. What are some of your Prevention is the key to maintain- proudest accomplishments? ing a healthy workforce. Wellnow We are so proud to be able to Health is here to help. The business’ be on-site to so many companies, occupational testing services help schools and residents. Whether it be local employers and their employees by helicopter, pilot-boat or simply manage the risks of both job-related being open later hours than most, we Courtesy and lifestyle-related injuries and ill- are proud to be able to be here for nesses. From company drug screens, ABOVE: TCLM Chamber President Page Michel awards Terrance Cooper, of La Marque High School, a schol- you. Our wait times are also impecca- arship of $1,000 from the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. BELOW: Michel awards Leonardo physicals, preventative care services ble. We know that you are busy and Rabago, of Texas City High School, the second $1,000 scholarship. to COVID-19 testing and more, the need to return to your life as quickly business works with clients to keep as possible. their staff healthy and working safely. What are you How has your working on now? business succeeded in the Currently, we are trying to establish Texas City-La Marque region? new clientele at our recently added Simply being present in the Texas clinic located in Jersey Village. We, City-La Marque region has brought of course, are always working on Wellnow Health great success. We are maintaining our relationships with lucky to be surrounded by some of our current clients and patients. We the top-rated schools in all of Tex- understand the trust that’s given to us as and, not to mention, in the very from these patients and clients and hub of industrial America. We are would never want that relationship to thankful for everyone’s kindness and tarnish. confidence in us for their healthcare needs/wants. Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce members have amazing talents and stories to tell. With this series we want to introduce you to some of our members and spotlight their businesses. If you would like to be spotlighted in our Member Profile, contact Lorrie Koster at [email protected]. 4 | Chamber Express | June 2021 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Meador Staffing is Houston’s ing provides innovative services Marque Chamber of Commerce Meador Staffing Services premier full turn-key staffing for temporary, contract and direct business of the month. The com- 528 W. Bay Area Blvd. solution with locations throughout hire services. Meador Staffing is pany looks forward to helping Suite 1000 Southeast Houston. In a chal- a community-thought leader that you find the perfect candidate to Webster, TX 77598 lenging hiring environment, the is easy to work with and quickly help your business grow! 713-966-9893 company helps hiring managers provides top talent based on a ro- Meador staffing’s Clear Lake www.meador.com Renee Ethridge, Executive Account Manager find the right resources when they bust database and connections in team services the Texas City/La need them most. the community. Meador Staffing Marque and surrounding areas Founded in 1968, Meador Staff- is honored to be the Texas City-La from the Webster location. June 2021 | Chamber Express | 5 VIDEO POWER PACKAGE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Shriners Children’s Texas 360 Rail Services Santa Fe Texas 815 Market St. 8713 Freedom Dr., Education Foundation Galveston, TX 77550 Baytown, TX 77523 P.O. Box 747, Santa Fe, TX 77517 409-770-6600 | 888-215-3109 Phone: 281-271-5445 Phone: 409-925-9080 www.shrinerstexas.org Representative: Phillip Jureczki Representative: Gina Welsh Representative: www.360railservices.com www.sfisd.org/educationfoundation Lisa Court, phillip.jureczki@ [email protected] Donor Development 360railservices.com Non-Profit Organization, Industrial General Contractors- Educational Programs Construction & Maintenance Tejas Imagery & Media Services Interfaith Ministries 3118 FM 528 Rd., Watch the videos at for Greater Houston Webster, TX 77598 www.TCLMchamber.com. 3303 Main St., Phone: 832-792-5040 Houston, TX 77002 Representative: John Duncan Click on “Resources/Video Library.” Phone: 713-533-4924 www.Tejaslmagery.com Representative: Jerry Haus [email protected] www.imgh.org Multi-Media Production [email protected] Non-Profit Organization The Bourbon Bayou LLC Opening soon in La Marque, TX PAMS Industrial Phone: 409-771-2310 Coatings & Supply Representative: Deshanda Barrow Confirm your spot 16023 East Fwy# 35, Connect on Facebook Channelview, TX 77530 [email protected] Phone: 832-475-1254 Restaurants, Catering Representative: Karla Leal on the 2021 schedule! www.pamspaint.com [email protected] Manufacturing/Distributor Contact information For more information about the Video Power Package, contact Jessica Spangle at 409-935-1408 or [email protected]. Let “The Sunrise Team” Unlock the Right Key to the Right Door to the Right Home for you! Wanda Ables Serving ALL of Realtor®/Broker Associate the Mainland [email protected] 12302 Hwy. 6 822 6th Street North Santa Fe Yvonne 409-925-1021 Robert My clients say I am their Texas City, TX 77590 “Favorite Realtor”. Chatelain Sunrise Cheek 409-771-4775 Cell Over forty-three (43) years Owner/Broker Realty Owner-Manager 409-948-4589 409-948-4589 Direct servicing Galveston County 409-948-2321 Fax 409-948-6480 • 409-925-1021 We are the Real Estate Professionals for all Your Real Estate Needs SERVICING YOU IS A PLEASURE 6 | Chamber Express | June 2021 June 2021 | Chamber Express | 7 8 | Chamber Express | June 2021 RIBBON CUTTINGS Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. 1002 34th St N. Texas City, Texas (409) 655-5291 www.tweinc.com Fadhel Peters, Branch Manager Engineering, Environmental & Professional Services First Baptist Church 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Suite 2000 Texas City, Texas 409-986-4950 www.fbctc.com Robert Miller, Pastor Dennis Johns, Family Minister John Tally, Worship Pastor June 2021 | Chamber Express | 9 2021 INDUSTRIAL TRADE SHOW Opportunity is knocking at the 2021 Industrial Trade Show In Texas City-La learn about the latest Marque, the petro- industrial trends, gain chemical industry is competitor insights the heart and soul of and make key indus- the community. It de- try contacts to solidify fines what we do and customer relation- where we live. Some ships. Opportunity is may take for granted knocking! This is your the important role chance to enhance that industry plays brand and product in the life of our two visibility, promote cities.