PRESIDENT’S LETTER

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER ................................................. 3 table of contents w/ feature articles members in motion ................................................ 6 calendar of events .............................................. 21 Economic alliance in motion ............................ 22 MEMBER LISTING .................................................... 24

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Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, created in 1985, provides professional economic development services for the businesses and communities surrounding the 25-mile Houston Ship Channel. Since 2008, Economic Alliance has supported 65 successful projects that have helped create 3,179 new jobs and over $13.7 billion of capital investment to the Houston Port Region.

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

Please take time to recognize our 2022 Board of Directors:

Charles Montgomery, Houston ILA Dock and Marine Marcelo Moacyr, BGE Dr. Lynda Villanueva, Lee College Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations Brent Cockerham, Moody National Bank John Grimes, LBC Tank Terminals Doug Mansfield, Mansfield Marketing Roger Gossett, Diamondback Works Dr. Allatia Harris, San Jacinto College Captain Robert Thompson, Houston Pilots Association Chris Cain, LyondellBasell La Porte Plant Jay Bice, H+M Industrial EPC Natalie Picha, Royal Harbor Partners, LLC John Golashesky, Turner Industries Thomas Brinkso, BIC Alliance Larry House, INVISTA Luis Aguilar, Health And Safety Council CenterPoint Energy Jim Griffin, San Jacinto College - LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology Leonard A. Bedell, Mobil Steel International, Inc. Katie Yount, McDonough Engineering Russell Carter, Bohler Engineering Corp. Matthew Goldston, PKF Texas Elizabeth Fazio Hale, Gulf Coast Authority Chris Talley, Blast Builders Robert Armstrong, Kuraray America, Inc. Janet Gonzales, Bank of Texas Kristi Claypool, Meador Staffing Services Buddy Tucker, Ohmstede Industrial Services Inc. Connie Tilton, ExxonMobil Nathanael Ince, Pinnacle Matthew Blunck, Enterprise Holdings David Bush, Orion Group Holdings, Inc. Herb Hildebrand, San Jacinto College - Small Business Development Center Stuart Cayer, Kelsey-Seybold Randy Boeding, R. Boeding Group, LLC Jonathan Schmaltz, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Matt Buchanan, Pearland Economic Development Corporation Misha Baker, Shell Deer Park Stephen Kelman, Wood David Tolson, Arete Advisors Bret Gardella, City of Baytown Paul J. Plauché, MobilOps

One thing that I am proud of is that the products made in the Houston Port Region improve the quality of life for people around the world. The petrochemical industry is essential to modern life. From home and personal care products, to clothing and sports equipment, to automobiles and electronics, chemical manufacturing helps make possible thousands of products we rely on every day. Thanks to innovations in chemistry, building materials are more durable and resilient, and electronics like cell phones, computers, and televisions have enhanced functionality to meet the technology needs of today’s consumers - 96%+ of all manufactured goods

are directly touched by the business of chemistry.

Plastics not only help doctors save lives, but they also protect folks at home, on the road, on the job, and at play. These advanced materials help make health care more affordable. Plastic insulation, sealants, and other building products make our homes significantly more energy efficient, while reducing costs for heating and cooling. Lightweight plastics created in the industry are used in cars dramatically increase miles per gallon, saving drivers money at the pump. A 10% reduction in vehicle weight

can result in a 6% - 8% increase in that vehicle’s fuel

economy, according to the Department of Energy. Making life better for people around the world is a good line of business to be in, and at - Economic Alliance, we’re dedicated to supporting these companies and encouraging them to grow here.

Have a great Q3 and God Bless,

Chad Burke, President & CEO Economic Alliance Houston Port Region

203 Ivy Avenue, Suite 200 Deer Park, TX 77536 (281) 476-9176

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Chair: Bob Bradshaw, INEOS Treasurer: Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College Secretary: Rob Bacon, ExxonMobil Vice Chair: Ryan Sitton, Pinnacle Vice Chair: Mayor Michel Bechtel, City of Morgan's Point Vice Chair: Monty Heins, DOW Past Chair: Steve Cote, Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates

COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

Sarah Arroyo, Lubrizol Heather Betancourth, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Jessica Blackmore, Shell Deer Park Sara Cronin, TPC Group Amanda Fenwick, San Jacinto College Lauren Harrell, Associated Builders & Contractors of Houston

Jason Lee, Exponent Prosperity Accelerator Advisors, LLC Lori Pace, ADIM Media, LLC Kara Slaughter, LyondellBasell Bill Stephens, Chevron Aaron Stryk, ExxonMobil Connie Tilton, ExxonMobil Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations Tess Hammock, Community First ER MaryJane Mudd, EHCMA Sabrina Schwertner, Texas Chemical Council Brian Waddle, Lee College

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE STAFF Chad Burke, President & CEO Chad Carson, VP of Economic Development Bridget Yeary, Financial & Administrative Manager Marisela Ramirez, Events & Membership Director Patti Bell, Workforce Development Manager Karen Gregory, Contracts Manager Amanda Baucum, Marketing & Communications Director

LAYOUT AND DESIGN Amanda Baucum Marketing & Communications Director

FOR EDITORIAL & SPONSORSHIP SUBMISSIONS amanda@allianceportregion.com