Economic Alliance Houston Port Region - 2019

OUR LEADERSHIP Message from the 2019 Chairman, Glenn Royal What impresses me the most about the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region is the collaborative efforts of our members in seeking solutions that will enhance our quality of life and encourage sound business development. We understand that successful businesses create successful communities.

The Economic Alliance has seen significant transition in their transportation and public policy accomplishments, world-class workforce development programs, attracting and retaining businesses, and a commitment to enhancing our region’s quality of life. We will not rest as there is more work to do.

Our membership has been busy through our numerous task forces. In 2018, the Economic Development Task Force facilitated 4 wins accounting for 1.185 billion in capital investment, 90 direct jobs created and 110 retained through our recruitment and business retention and expansion activities, and now has 30 projects in pipeline totaling $5.32 billion in capital, 1,784 jobs. The Workforce Development Task Force has coordinated and made over 76 presentations to over 8,000 students in 2018, marketing the high-demand/ high paying careers in our region. The Public Policy Task Force has carried our message to Washington D.C. and Austin with 18 meetings in DC along with 32 Economic Alliance members in attendance, along with 10 conference calls post trip.

2018 has been an extraordinary year for the Alliance with our most successful Gulf Coast Industry Forum ever, with 900 attendees, including keynote speakers; Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton.

We will continue our important work in business development for the region and assist in creating tomorrow’s workforce through our workforce development programs. We will seek freight mobility solutions with an eye toward balancing the needs of industry with our residential demands. With this comes our responsibility of enhancing our region’s quality of life as well.

Our reputation as the go to economic development entity continues to grow as the direct result of involvement our members. I encourage you to become a member and join one of our many active working task force groups. You will find something that fits your interests and you will make a difference.

Sincerely,

Glenn Royal, Chairman Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager, The Royal Group at Merrill Lynch

Board of Directors EXECUTIVE BOARD

ELECTED BOARD

Chair: Glenn Royal The Royal Group at Merrill Lynch

Natalie Picha, The Royal Group at Merrill Lynch John Golashesky, Turner Industries Tom Brosig, BBVA Compass Captain Mark Mitchem, Houston Pilots Association Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College North Randy Drake, The Drake Companies Thomas Brinkso, BIC Alliance Chris Cain, LyondellBasell La Porte Plant Jay Bice, H+M Industrial EPC Barry McMahan, Green Bank Jim Griffin, San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology Kelli Gregory, Dixie Chemical Leonard A. Bedell, Mobil Steel International, Inc.

Katie Yount, McDonough Engineering Jeffrey Kuhn, Terracon Consultants, Inc. Chip Schweiger, PKF Texas Lori Traweek, Gulf Coast Authority Chris Talley, Structure Tone Robert Armstrong, Kuraray Janet Gonzales, Amegy Bank of Texas Kristi Claypool, Meador Staffing Services Crystal Cedro, Hunter Buildings Tony Krause, Covestro Buddy Tucker, Ohmstede Industrial Services Inc. Connie Tilton, ExxonMobil Nathanael Ince, PinnacleART Matthew Blunck, Enterprise Holdings Marshall Deluca, Orion Group Holdings, Inc.

Randy Boeding, Setech Charles Montgomery, International Longshoremens Association Stuart Robles, BGE Wayne Webb, CommunityBank of Texas Dr. Dennis Brown, Lee College Ayshe Tayfun, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations Brent Cockerham, Moody National Bank Darcie Durham, The Boeing Company John Grimes, LBC Tank Terminals Doug Mansfield, Mansfield Marketing Roger Gossett, Accelerated Solutions Jim Smith, Doggett Industries Amanda Accardo, Shell Deer Park

Mayor Michel Bechtel City of Morgan’s Point Mayor Jeff Wagner City of Pasadena Mayor Tom Reid City of Pearland Mayor Thom Kolupski City of Seabrook Mayor David Jennings City of Shoreacres Mayor Joe Soto City of South Houston Gwen Tillitson City of Houston

Tracey Wheeler – President/CEO Baytown Chamber of Commerce

Margie Buentello – President North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair: Steve Cote Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates Treasurer: Karen Gregory CenterPoint Energy Secretary: Roger Blackburn Wood Vice Chair: Dr. Brenda Hellyer San Jacinto College District Vice Chair: Jeff Garry Dow Chemical Company Vice Chair: Bob Bradshaw INEOS Advisory: Mayor Tom Reid City of Pearland PUBLIC APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER Commissioner Adrian Garcia Harris County - Precinct 2 Commissioner Roy Mease Port Houston Mayor Brandon Capetillo City of Baytown Mayor Jerry Mouton City of Deer Park Mayor Esmeralda Moya City of Galena Park Mayor Ana Diaz City of Jacinto City Mayor Louis R. Rigby City of La Porte

Tim Culp – President Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Jim Wadzinski – President Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce Frances Castaneda Dyess – President Houston East End Chamber of Commerce Jeff Martin – President La Porte/Bayshore Chamber of Commerce

Cristina Womack – President/CEO Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Carol Artz-Bucek – President Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce Kay Barbour – President South Belt – Ellington Chamber of Commerce Paul Chavez Seabrook EDC

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The most sought-after region in the entire world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics operations.

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Largest Petrochemical complex in the U.S. #1 Total tonnage Port in the U.S. #1 Container Port on the Gulf Coast (95% of TX market share).

1.2M jobs in the state of Texas related to Houston Ship Channel activity. $265B annual economic impact in TX attributed to Houston Ship Channel region.

MISSION

The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region is a non-profit organization, whose mission for over 30 years has been to grow and market a vibrant regional economy through economic development. Supported by public policy, workforce development, transportation and quality of life initiatives.

OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Representing the 25-Mile Houston Ship Channel including:

12

250

CITIES

PRIVATE SECTOR MEMBERS

The Houston Ship Channel is home to one of the most influential energy corridors and trade ports in the world. Since 2008, the Economic Alliance has supported:

61

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

4,170

DIRECT JOBS CREATED

$10.148B CAPITAL INVESTMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4 PROJECT WINS SUPPORTED BY THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE IN 2018 The Projects are focused in the specific industry segments of Instrument and Related Products Manufacturing, Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminal Storage and Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage.

90

110

1,496

$1.185B

JOBS CREATED

JOBS RETAINED

INDIRECT JOBS

CAPITAL INVESTMENT

*The impact was calculated using IMPLAN, an input-output model built by the IMPLAN Group Inc. using federal data sources.

Economic Impact on the Houston Port Region* As our economic development projects move forward to committed investments, the Houston Port Region and beyond benefits. The Houston Port Region is an engine for growth and a vital and stabilizing force that impacts the entire Houston region and State economy.

400

$230.1M

4,400

$889.3M

TOTAL JOBS

ANNUAL IMPACT

CONSTRUCTION JOBS

ONE-TIME CONSTRUCTION IMPACT

Professional Economic Development Services Provide an environment to navigate the many facets of site selection/expansion, maximizing our economic development network to: • Participate in and coordinate site selection meetings and orientations of the Houston Port Region/ Harris County

• Conduct real estate searches of existing and greenfield locations for prospects • Provide guidance in evaluating and applying for State and Local incentive and workforce programs • Engage our key board members, allies, and partners to ensure project success

• Facilitate access to data (via partners) on key business factors that highlight the Houston Port Region as a destination for investment and job creation • Advocate for projects on issues pertaining to permitting and regulation with State and Local entities

TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STAKEHOLDERS Regional Mayors

Harris County

East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA)

TxDOT HGAC

Port Houston

BayTran

Addressing critical issues associated with the movement of Freight and Commuters.

Why the Urgency? $50 billion in projects in the petrochemical industry over the last 5 years, the first production came online in 2018

Combined with Port Houston trade via the Panama Canal and increased resin production, container volumes will grow from 2 million TEU to 3 Million TEU in 2-3 years Houston Ship Channel activity accounts for 16% of states GDP The state needs to invest in this critical freight infrastructure to avoid congestion & maintain global competitiveness

Houston Port Region Freight Improvement Strategic Plan

28

PROJECTS

15

TXDOT PROJECTS

10

HARRIS COUNTY PROJECTS

PUBLIC POLICY We are driving a regional advocacy campaign that brings together leaders from the Houston Port Region communities, educational institutions, industries and partners.

The Economic Alliance’s leadership supports an environment that bolsters job creation and initiatives that encourage investment in our people, infrastructure and businesses.

FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICY 31 Economic Alliance Members participated in 18 meetings in Washington DC and 14 conference calls with congressional members and influential agencies.

3 US Senators

Department of Energy

20 US Congressmen

US Maritime Administration

Manufacturing Institute & National Association of Manufactures

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

American Chemical Council

US Environmental Protection Agency

US Army Corps of Engineers Committee on Education and Workforce

Department of Transportation

2018 FEDERAL WHITE PAPER CONSIDERATIONS Surface & Water Infrastructure Investment

Storm Surge Protection

Workforce Investment

Property Tax Cap

Transportation: Funding & Toll Road Support

Industrial Regulations

NAFTA Modernization

2018 DC ADVOCACY TRIP

When our government leadership advances public policy that ensures our economy and communities thrive, everyone benefits.

2019 STATE PUBLIC POLICY • • • •

Chapter 312 & 313 Coastal Spine Taxing Authority Transportation: Funding & Toll Road Support Women’s Leadership Luncheon

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Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Property Tax Cap Workforce Development Gulf Coast Industry Forum

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INSPIRING AND PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION WORKFORCE In the world’s largest petrochemical complex workforce skills are of the utmost importance and it is no doubt that job creation/retention is a direct endorsement of our world renowned business climate.

The Economic Alliance supports programs focused on workforce success to give companies the confidence to invest.

Workforce Development efforts include: Leveraging strategic private and institutional partnerships in the Houston Port Region to attract and recruit a qualified workforce.

Providing the career paths and job opportunities/benefits to students, parents, and educators at the middle school, high school, and community college levels to address attrition, skill enhancement and hiring needs.

Working in partnership with the East Harris County Manufacturers Association and the nine area community colleges to train the potential workforce in highly skilled, high-wage petrochemical, maritime, logistics, transportation, and industrial construction careers.

Talent Pipeline Our mission is to fill the pipeline of potential workers in the petrochemical,

manufacturing, maritime and logistics industries. While leveraging partnerships with the East Harris County Manufacturers Association and 9 community colleges to recruit a qualified workforce.

Market

Train

DREAM IT. DO IT. initiative provides the scope of career paths and job opportunities/benefits of the Houston Port Region to:

7,500

students in

2018

Hire

QUALITY OF LIFE A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY The Quality of Life mission of the Economic Alliance is to enhance our region’s marketable image and quality of place, including assets marketed to attract both tourists and business relocation and expansion.

In partnership with the San Jacinto Texas Historic District, we have created and maintained public art projects, welcoming gateways, roadway beautification and branding efforts including an ongoing state license plate program. One effort, the SJTHD mini-mural grant program, allows partner cities to gain up to $5,000 in matching funds to spotlight local or regional history in a unique way.

Roadway Beautification

Epic Tank Art

Mini Murals

Specialty License Plate

City Gateways

San Jacinto Monument

Support of Battleship Texas

MAKE THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE A PRIORITY A MEMBER-DRIVEN AND MEMBER SERVICE ORGANIZATION Our structure consists of an Executive Board, an Elected Board and 8 initiative chairs supported by members through their direct involvement. Our staff works to carry out the directives of each of these bodies in the most efficient and effective way possible.

Upon becoming a member, you are invited to attend a Task Force meeting, luncheon, or other events so that you can get a better idea of how we operate and what the organization offers.

8 Task Forces and Initiatives Supported by Member Involvement: Economic Development Task Force

Transportation Task Force

MISSION

MISSION

To facilitate new and expanded capital investment and job creation along the Houston Port Region.

To identify and support transportation projects in order to accommodate rising freight demand in the economy and ensure safety and quality of life for citizens.

Workforce Development Task Force

Public Policy Task Force

MISSION

MISSION

To provide a forum that facilitates information sharing and promotion of workforce development initiatives to address the growing skilled workforce gap.

To provide a forum that facilitates information sharing and education on public policy issues affecting the Houston Port Region’s economic development.

Quality of Life Task Force

Business Growth Task Force

MISSION

MISSION

To enhance our region’s marketable image and quality of place, including assets marketed to attract both tourists and corporate relocation.

To provide mechanisms for the education and development of regional businesses in order to sustain and grow regional commerce for our communities.

Women’s Leadership Luncheon

Gulf Coast Industry Forum

MISSION

MISSION

To showcase female leaders in our industries and encourage an empowering dialogue on the success of female leadership in the industries they represent.

To bring industry, government, and community stakeholders together to hear regional information affecting the Houston Port Region.

Connections and Networking to industry experts, fellow members and businesses in the Houston Port Region

250 Private Sector Members

15 Annual Events

2,500 Participants

4 Exhibiting Opportunities

Jim Bowen

First Trust, CEO

The Global Hub of the Chemicals Industry 9th Annual two-day conference brought together leaders of the nation’s largest petrochemical complex and its’ second largest port

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

State of Texas

The 2018 conference brought together over 900 attendees, 44 exhibiting companies and institutions.

TOPICS COVERED: • Port Houston Update • Wall Street’s Global Chemicals Outlook • Why the Flailing US Narrative is Wrong • Petrochemical Workforce Panel • Freight Transportation Panel • Industry Regulatory Overview • Two Petrochemical Panels

Ryan Sitton Texas Railroad Commissioner

• Creating Pathways to Careers KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDED: • Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick • Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton • Port Houston Chairman Janiece Longoria • City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Mayor Sylvester Turner City of Houston

10th Annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum September 18 & 19, 2019 allianceportregion.com/gcif

Join Our Growing List of Members*

* List current at time of publication January 2019

OUR PARTNER MEMBERS BASF CenterPoint Energy Covestro, LLC Doggett Equipment Services Group Dow Chemical Company Deer Park

Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation & Distribution Group

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Enterprise Holdings Inc.

Kuraray America, Inc.

JSW Steel, USA JV Driver Group

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Ohmstede Industrial Services, Inc. San Jacinto College

LBC Tank Terminals

Shell Deer Park

Houston Community College

Lee College

TASC

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

Lyondellbasell

The Boeing Company

Mansfield Marketing, LLC

Turner Industries

ExxonMobil

OUR STAKEHOLDER**, CORPORATE, AND PROPRIETOR MEMBERS Adaptive Tech Services

Core Occupational

Air Products

Core Trucking of Texas

Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemical LLC AL Law Group Allegiance Bank Amegy Bank American Acryl Apache Oil Company Arete Advisors Arkema Inc.

D&C Inspection Services Dannenbaum Engineering Corp.

DeLane’s Ad Specialties Dimension Energy Services, LLC Dixie Chemical East Harris County Manufacturers Association

John Manlove Marketing & Communications JSC Federal Credit Union Kaneka North America LLC Kenco Bucket Trucks Kinder Morgan Knudson LP

Lakewood Yacht Club

Economic Incentive Services, LLC

AT&T

Lubrizol

Energy Edge Consulting

Magnus & Company

B.J. Superior, Inc.

Environmental Rental Services

Mass Transfer, Ltd

Bartlett Cocke Industrial Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

Flint Hill Resources Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc.

Bayshore Medical Center

Global Relations

Bayside Industrial Inc.

Great Western Valve

Baytown/West Chambers

Greater Houston

Economic Development

Manufacturers Association

McDonough Engineering Corporation Meador Staffing Services Medical Telepresence Mobil Steel International

Monument Chemical Houston, LLC Moody National Bank

Mosher Seifert & Company, CPA National Property Holdings NiSoft

BB&T

Greater Houston Partnership

Nissan Chemical Houston Corp

BBVA Compass Bank

Green Bank

Noltex, LLC

Beacon Federal Credit Union Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP Bendel Tank & Heat Exchanger BGE BIC Alliance

Gulf Coast Authority Gulf Winds International, Inc. Gulfex, LP H+M Industrial EPC

Brady Chapman Holland and Assoc.

Haldor Topsoe,Inc.

BrandSafway, LLC

Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP

Capital One Bank CAT-I CenTech Staffing, LLC Ceremity CertifiedSafety, Inc. Cherry Companies Chevron Phillips Chemicals

CHI St. Lukes Health Patients Medical Center

SMART Group Houston Solvay Springhill Suites by Marriott - Baytown Sprint Waste Services Star of Hope Structure Tone Southwest

Association of Bayport Companies

Exel Logistics

Skanska USA Building

Stockstill & Associates

LJA Engineering

Baker Ripley

Shell Federal Credit Union

Liquid Capital Business Funding

ECC Alliance

Equipment Depot

SGS Galson

Les Ellard Insurance Agency, Inc.

Armand Bayou Nature Center

B2BCFO

** Stakeholder Members in bold.

Northern Air Orion Group Holdings, Inc. OSI Soft, LLC Oxyvinyls Pfeiffer and Son,Ltd. Phelps State Farm Insurance

Swagelok Southeast Texas Systran, Inc. T & T Construction, LP Taylor Marine Construction, Inc. TC Global Commercial Real Estate Team Services LLC Technofink Terracon Consultants, Inc. Texas First Bank Texas Lawn & Sprinkler Texas Molecular Limited Partnership Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance Texas Security Shredding Texas Southern University TexasDeepwater Partners (TDWP Partners LLC) The Drake Companies The Mundy Companies The Royal Group at Merrill Lynch The Stewart Organization

Pinnacle ART

TIMEC

HDR Engineering, Inc.

PKF of Texas, P.C.

Houston Pilots Association

Place Champlains

TPC Group

Houston Yacht Club

PV Rental, LLC

HUB International Insurance Services

Qualified Properties, Inc.

Turner Construction Company

Raba Kistner Consultants

TurnerDuran Architects

Richmond Equipment

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Hunter Buildings & Manufacturing I.T. Works IDS Engineering Group ILA #1351

Tolunay-Wong Engineers,Inc. Trustmark National Bank

RIS Industrial Services

University of Houston - Central

Ritter Forest Products

Weeks Marine, Inc.

Robert Half

West Gulf Maritime Association

RUS Industrial

West Mermis, PLLC

Colliers International

Innovative Alternatives, Inc.

Comerica Bank

IntegriChem

San Jacinto River and Rail

Winkler Public Relations

Community Bank of Texas

ISTC

SETECH

Wood

We are proud to count among our members the following Cities, Communities, Chambers of Commerce, and other government entities: Harris County Port Houston City of Baytown City of Deer Park City of Galena Park City of Houston City of Jacinto City City of La Porte City of Morgan’s Point

City of Pasadena City of Pearland City of Seabrook City of Shoreacres City of South Houston Community of Channelview Community of East End Community of North Shore Community of Sheldon

Community of South Belt-Ellington Baytown Chamber of Commerce Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce Houston East End Chamber of Commerce La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce

North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Pearland Chamber of Commerce South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce South Houston Chamber of Commerce