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Message from the Chamber President As we kick off a new Chamber year, we’re excited about the opportunities ahead for Ingleside.

While we continue to face challenges such as high inflation, hiring difficulties, and increasing costs, we remain steadfast and committed to navigating these hurdles.

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Looking to the future, we’re dedicated to improving our events and fostering stronger connections within our community.

Over the past year, we’ve welcomed over 25 new members to the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce and reintroduced our Business of the Month initiative, celebrating new businesses with ribbon cutting ceremonies and grand openings.

Our Chamber is excited to keep the tradition of Ingleside Round Up Days and the Music Festival alive.

Last year, we introduced an additional day of celebration, which we intend to maintain in the future.

We are devoted to encouraging reuse and creativity through our Trashion Fashion Show. And we’re thrilled to revive the excitement of the past with the return of the Ingleside Renaissance Faire.

Look for added Business Luncheons, Lunch and Learn and Mixers to our calendar.

Pg 24-25 Round Up Days & Music Festival Pg 26-27 Ingleside Renaissance Faire Front page photo by: Susan Beaubien

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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Ingleside community, we truly appreciate your year-round support.

For businesses looking to expand into a new market, we welcome you to join the many who have embraced The City of Ingleside as their new home.

To our business community, we salute you and recognize your unwavering commitment.

With Sincere Gratitude, Barbara Gregg President Ingleside Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

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Connecting and Growing Together About Us The Ingleside Chamber of Commerce offers opportunities, which allows your company to market your business and gain publicity and brand recognition, reach local business and community leaders while aligning your business with the Ingleside Chamber.

Through key events throughout the year, we introduce, recognize and connect you with like-minded companies and individuals committed to quality growth and expansion in our area.

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Why Ingleside

We have compiled a list of numbers that we hope you find useful while in Ingleside. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please call the Ingleside Chamber for more information!

UTILITIES

MEDICAL

Electric

Care Regional Medical Center

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POPULATION

Gas

Ingleside, Texas, in San Patricio county, is 12 miles NE of

800-477-0177

Corpus Christi, Texas. The city benefits from easy access

Center Point Energy

to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the

Telephone, TV/Cable

Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Sparklight (formerly Cable One)

Ingleside is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. Whitney Lake in Ingleside has bird watching areas, observation decks, and docks over the marshes. A

361-758-7621

Water, Sewer, & Garbage

1711 West Wheeler Avenue Aransas Pass 361-758-8585

Northshore Emergency Center 1702 Highway 181 North Suite A-11 Portland 361-761-2273

City Hall 361-776-7409

WORSHIP

SCHOOLS

Park, N.O. Simmons Community Park, and Faith Park.

Agape Fellowship & Training Center

Ingleside Independent School District

With a population of 10,147 people and two associated

2291 S Main Street. Ingleside, TX

Scott Kilgore, Superintendent

neighborhoods, Ingleside is the 260th largest community

361- 776-3201

2664 San Angelo

in Texas and was incorporated in 1951.

Central Baptist Church

variety of migratory birds can be seen as well as the native wildlife. Other parks in Ingleside are Live Oak Park, Cove

2555 Tiner Lane. Ingleside, TX The population of Ingleside for previous years: 1990 - 5,696

2010 - 9,447

1998 - 7,664

2013 - 9,557

2000 - 9,388

2014 - 9,388

CLIMATE Temperature

361-776-2140

Church of the New Testament 2508 Church Street.

Ingleside, TX 361-776-7103

First Assembly of God 2521 Main Street. Ingleside, TX 361-776-2755

Ingleside, TX 78362 361-776-7631 scott.kilgore@inglesideisd.org

Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary Dr. Kristi Kahil, Principal 2720 Big Oak Lane Ingleside, TX 78362 361-776-1683

Ingleside High School Dr. Steve Edlin, Principal

January; Mean Min: 47˚F

First Baptist Church

2807 Mustang Drive

August; Mean Max: 97˚F

2536 Hwy 361. Ingleside, TX

Ingleside, TX 78362

361-776-2465

361-776-2712

Ingleside Methodist Church

Ingleside Primary

2572 Church Street.

John D’Orazio, Principal

Ingleside, TX

2100 Achievement Blvd.

361-776-2820

Ingleside, TX 78362

Average: 72˚F

Precipitation Wettest Month: September, Avg. Rainfall 6” Driest Month: December, Avg. Rainfall 2” Annual Rainfall: Average 30”

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

361-776-3060

Leon Taylor Middle School

2414 Main Street. Ingleside, TX

Tyler Vernon, Principal

361-776-2446

2739 Mustang Drive

Primera Iglesia Bautista 3095 Main Street. Ingleside, TX

Ingleside, TX 78362 361-776-2232

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I-CARE PROJECT INGLESIDE COMMUNITY ASSISTING RESIDENTS EVERYDAY

I-CARE is a project that brings Police, Volunteers and Local Sponsors together to assist residents with chores, minor household repairs, lawn work and much more.

2525 8th Street, Ingleside For More Information: icare@inglesidetx.gov

Ingleside ISD Prepares Students to Meet Industry Workforce Demands Kelsey Picou, MBA Ingleside Independent School District (IISD) is keen on producing students who meet the demands of the ever-evolving workforce.

While the district educates more than 2,000 students each year, Ingleside High School has developed programs that meet the needs of local industries surrounding the area. Students have the opportunity to enroll in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs that are designed to prepare them for the workforce with an industry certification. The students’ coursework includes industry certifications in: • Health Sciences

• Instrumentation

• Business

• Engineering

• Education

• Computer Science

• Welding

• Multimedia Studies

• Millwright

• Culinary Arts

Principal of IHS, Dr. Steven Edlin shared that having the CTE

DISTRICT OF CHAMPIONS

Programs are important because “they give students an opportunity to experience real life situations in an educational environment. The skills that students learn while completing our CTE Programs of Study will help them after graduation to become a

District is confident that its students are prepared to meet the

productive member of society.”

demands of surrounding industries when they enter the next phase

The opportunities don’t stop there. After the residents of Ingleside

of life after graduation. The District is pleased that students have

voted to pass a 28.8 million dollar bond package in May 2021 to

a choice to find a pathway that piques their interests and exposes

enhance its campuses, the District began construction to build a

them to career fields that may not be otherwise sought.

state-of-the art technical center. This new building has upgraded

One thing the district is most proud of within the Mustang Family

the welding program and will house students who will train to

is that IHS students are ahead of the curve and are ready to fill in

earn Welding Certifications with Del Mar College. In the future,

the gaps as they embark on their futures. Interested parents and

the aforementioned CTE programs will have their own campus

students who want to join in the district’s vision of ‘Come be a part

dedicated to those students who will earn an industry certification

of the Family’ can learn more about the ‘District of Champions’ at

concurrently with their high school diploma.

www.inglesideisd.org. •

During the 2023-2024 school year, seniors graduated with 188 industry certifications. Overall, Ingleside Independent School

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The Aransas Pass Civic Center can host an array of events such as conventions, banquet, and weddings as well as small events such as corporate meetings, trainings and private parties.

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Are you interested in joining?

INGLESIDE CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Any member of the Chamber or person of interest who is committed to helping the community is invited to join.

Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of every month at 8:30am

Chamber Staff: Kayla Echols and Kortney Floyd

@ the Chamber office.

An ambassador’s job is to raise awareness of Chamber events and activities which benefit the outcome success of each event or activity. The ambassadors are involved from the beginning process and see it through to the end.

They welcome new businesses to the community and support the Chamber with attendance at Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings.

If you want to join our ambassador team, simply call the chamber office at 361-776-2906.

Our team members are always being added but here is a list of our current Ambassadors: Kayla Echols- Ambassador Chair Kortney Dent- Ambassador Co- Chair

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Howard Gillepsie- County Commissioner Precinct 4 Alana Seamans- Seaman Properties Martha Habluetzel- Ingleside Garden Club Steve Cannon- Lone Star Lumber Belinda Deleon- Ingleside Parc Apartments Steve R. Synovitz- T Baker Smith Shevon Baldi- Ingleside Police Dept.

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We’re proud to lead our principal product categories, and We’re proud to lead our principal product categories, and we’re known for safety, reliability and sustainability. we’re known for safety, reliability and sustainability.

• Drinking water treatment • Drinking water treatment and other disinfection and other disinfection

• Paper and pulp • Paper and pulp manufacturing manufacturing

• Pharmaceuticals • Pharmaceuticals

• Environmentally • Environmentally friendly refrigerants friendly refrigerants

• Medical equipment • Medical equipment • Vinyl • Vinyl

• Ice and snow • Ice and snow removal products removal products

• Aluminum • Aluminum

• Agricultural products • Agricultural products

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Our rules are as follows: 1. Fashion items must be made from at least 85% recyclable materials.

2. Fashion items can include cardboard, steel/tin, aluminum, plastics, paper cartons, Styrofoam, newspaper, mixed papers

Ingleside Trashion Fashion Show The Ingleside Trashion Fashion Show was created two years ago when the Chamber President got the idea to copy an episode of a fashion show where they used items to create a sustainability outfit.

(magazines, junk mail, and catalogs), paper bags, and other materials.

3. Binding materials may be used to hold the pieces together. These might include glue, tape, string, twine, staples, and other materials.

These materials may be purchased new.

4. If your fashion article is being attached to a fabric base, this cannot be bought new. Please purchase from a second-hand store or use something from your own or a friend’s closet.

The Chamber took the idea and ran with it. This show is usually

5. Fashion pieces must be durable enough to wear throughout all

scheduled for the last Thursday of February.

levels of the Fashion Show.

The fashion show showcases wearable garments using recycled

6. Up to four people can be on a Trashion design team. Each entry

materials.

must provide its own model. The model does not have to be part of

The contest is open to students, teachers, upper and lower classmen,

the design team.

community groups, adults and individuals who has a desire to turn

7. Entrants will need to describe your fashion item on the

trash into fashion, to create fun wearable garments from discarded

registration form and include your name or team name, the

material, and to recycle and repurpose “junk” into fabulous and

material used to make the item and use 1 fact about the recycled

fantastic fashion.

material that you used. (Example: Angie’s dress is made of 138 sheets

Entrants are encouraged to let their imaginations go, be inventive, and to “think outside of the recycle bin.” Ideas and creations submitted for entry must be the original work of the submitting entrant(s).

of paper. In the U.S., we throw away 4.5 million tons of office paper each year). This description will be read by the emcee as your model is walking along the runway.

If you are interested in being part of the Ingleside Trashion Fashion Show Contact the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce / 361-776-2906. •

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Food, Music and Fun

2024-2025

The Ingleside Roundup Days and Music Festival has been a beloved event for over 50 years. It began in 1969 as a humble street dance and barbecue and has since developed into a community favorite.

Organized by the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, this annual festival takes place every spring at N.O. Simmons Park, conveniently located just off Hwy. 361 on Avenue J. Roundup Days and Music Festival has grown to be the chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year, offering attendees three days of live music, food trucks, marketplace vendors, and various special events designed to entertain all ages.

For those who wish to get up close to the bands, we offer a VIP area that includes its own bar, and each table receives a swag bag along with appetizers.

The music lineup features a variety of genres, including Oldies, Country, Rock & Roll, Tejano, and Conjunto. Additionally, a carnival will be set up, featuring thrilling rides such as a Ferris Wheel.

Admission is free from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, and children ages 8 and under, as well as Veterans and Active Military personnel, can enjoy free entry for all three days.

For more information about the Ingleside Roundup Days and Music Festival, please call the chamber office at 361-776-2906, email us at inglesidetxchamber@gmail.com, or visit our website at www.inglesidetxchamber.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the Ingleside Roundup Days & Music Festival!

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Ingleside Renaissance Faire — 2nd Weekend in December —

2020 Parkview Pl, Ingleside, TX 78362

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Ingleside RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL The Ingleside Chamber is excited to announce the return of the Ingleside Renaissance Faire.

Step back in time at the Ingleside Renaissance Faire. Enjoy jousting, pyro-jugglers, great music, food, arts, craft vendors and much more!

It is by Proclamation of the Renaissance King and Queen that the Ingleside Renaissance Faire return in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Twenty Four. Let it be declared doubled in size and your presence requested on the second weekend in December.

All ye that attend shall eat, drink and be merry!

The veil of darkness shall be lifted as the past comes alive at Live Oak Park. These days shall be open to all kings and queens, knights and fair maidens, fairies, commoners and court jesters.

Watch out as the massive oak trees at the park become home to elves, trolls, goblins, and dragons. •

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