January 2024 | La Porte Chamber Insider Newsletter

January 2024

INSIDER

100 w. main street la porte, texas 77571 (281) 471-1123

A La Porte-Bayshore Chamber Newsletter

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Events at a Glance Something worth celebrating

JANUARY 11 Social Mixer

The Bayshore community has had much to celebrate over the past year; and we’re looking forward to an even better 2024! Pictured here, Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux and Ed’s Bistro celebrate new beginnings.

JANUARY 31 Annual Awards Banquet

New! We’ve taken your needs into consideration when putting together our marketing packages for the new year. See the new ways your business can advertise in 2024.

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Our Chamber is thankful for each of our 400+ members who help make our community a better place to live, work & do business. An extra special thank you to the 125 event sponsors that partnered with us this year to help make 2023 such a success. Thanks to you, we were able to award $20,000 in local scholarships and another $30,000 in charitable donations back into our community!

Thank You For Making 2023 An AMAZING Year!

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LETTER FROM THE

Chair

Happy New Year! I wanted to share a little bit about me and where my interest grew for serving the community of La Porte.

back to the community that we have worked in, lived in and many of our employees call home for over the past two decades.

My father, Jeff Bearden, started Bayou City Industrial Contractors LTD. in 1995. La Porte became the home to BCI in 1997 and we have been here ever since. I began working for the family business during the summers at 13 years old, watching and learning around our shop. This continued through high school and college where I had experiences working at our job sites in the area.

I graduated from Texas A&M in 2013 and I started working for the family business full time. I have the pleasure to not only work in La Porte , but I also called La Porte home for 6 years.

When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife, Amanda, and our two children, Brooks (3) and Isabella (1). I also enjoy spending time hunting, golfing, and traveling.

Serving our community runs in our family as my father was and still is a huge advocate for giving back to the community that has done so much for us. He was active in the La Porte Chamber for 20 years and was previously Director and recognized as volunteer of the year. My younger brother Brandon has served a term as Director for the chamber. I have served on the Workforce Development Committee, Sylvan Beach Festival Committee and served 2, three-year terms as a director before becoming the Chairman of the Board this year. We all take pride in giving

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Moving forward I am excited about taking on the role as Chair of the Board. I want to continue building on your support of the community while being a voice for the industry that gives so much opportunity in the area. I want to thank Jeff, Megan and the rest of the chamber staff and members for supporting me in the year to come. Make sure to register for the Banquet on January 31st and help us start off the new year celebrating.

Looking forward to all we will accomplish this year!

Preston Bearden

2024 Chair of the Board La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Preston Bearden Chair of the Board

bayou city industrial contractors , ltd

Serving Through 2024

Angela Thatcher Chair of the Board Elect air products , llc

Amanda DeAlejandro VP of Membership Activities

Michelle Thomas VP of Community Development

Serving Through 2024

Serving Through 2024

community first er

celanese clear lake plant

Bob Bradshaw VP of Economic Development ineos olefins & polymers usa

James Perrin VP of Business Development sulzer turbo services , inc .

Austin Lloyd VP of Marketing Development

Serving Through 2024

Serving Through 2025

cornerstone systems

Serving Through 2025

Serving Through 2026

DIRECTORS Mark Bookmyer

Kelly Green

lyondellbasell industries

heat plant services

Chad Warden

the wooden spoon kitchen & bakery

Serving through 2025

Serving through 2024

Serving through 2026

Ali Hager

Beth Brady

Derrin Riddick

texas stress , inc .

public speaker , preacher ’ s kid

enterprise products

Serving through 2024

Serving through 2025

Serving through 2026

Scott Halbrooks

Jack McCarthy

La’Jasmine Fitch

oxychem la porte vcm

mrc global

kuraray america

Serving through 2024

Serving through 2025

Serving through 2026

Brenda Thompson

Dausha Moore-Wright

Clint Dubec

dupont bayport

fathom realty

kaneka north america

Serving through 2024

Serving through 2025

Serving through 2026

Scott Gernander

Shannon Cotham

Sheree Turnage

san jacinto college

fischers hardware

mitsubishi chemical

Serving through 2026

Serving through 2025

Serving through 2026

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Adelina Gomez-Abshire Past Chair of the Board beacon federal credit union

Mayor Louis Rigby

Mayor Michel Bechtel city of morgan ’ s point

city of la porte

Mayor David Jennings city of shoreacres

Dr. Walter Jackson

superintendent , la porte isd

CHAMBER STAFF Jeff Martin President

Megan Weaver Vice President

Naomi Richison Marketing Coordinator

Jackie Olvera Administrative Assistant

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Each month we showcase a couple of our board directors giving you the opportunity to know our leadership team

Amanda DeAlejandro It is our pleasure to introduce one of our executive directors, Amanda, or Mandy as she goes by most of the time. She comes to us representing Community First ER located in Deer Park. Her bright and bubbly personality is a magnet to anyone in the vicinity and oftentimes you’ll hear her before you see her, and we love that about her!

What she loves most about her position is being able to connect with everyone in the community. When she’s not running around town, you might find her playing volleyball or golf, but her favorite way to unwind is spending time with her family.

She will be celebrating her birthday on January 11th, so be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday when you see her out and about. Thanks for being a part of our team, Mandy!

Dausha Moore-Wright We are pleased to have Dausha volunteer to serve on our board again this year! As a realtor with Fathom Realty, she gets along with everyone and enjoys helping people however she can.

Dausha is what we like to call a “serial volunteer”, and we are so grateful for that! She can consistently be counted on to help when we need it most, and also serves for the Deer Park Education Foundation, Strawberry Festival, Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo, and Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo! She manages with seemingly limitless energy and a solid support system including her wife, Courtney, who often comes to help. Thank you for your servant heart, Dausha!

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October Business of the Month:

Mike Cooksley Insurance Agency A great big CONGRATULATIONS to Mike Cooksley Insurance Agency for being recognized as our October Business of the Month!

To say we’ve been lucky to know Mike Cooksley and his team would be an understatement. Mike enjoys helping the chamber by volunteering at events and on committees - in fact, just about any time we call he will help if he can - and he seeks no recognition for it. We appreciate you, Mike!!

When he isn’t helping out with chamber

business, you can find Mike helping his clients with all their insurance needs. Having lived in La Porte for over 40 years, Mike has long been connected to the community.

Congrats, Mike!

👉 Mike Cooksley Insurance Agency

📍 1 013 South 3rd Street La Porte, Texas 77571

📞 (281) 471-6722 💻 cooksleyinsurance.com

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Featured Business

OF THE MONTH 👉 AO1 Roofing

📍 5 041 Spencer Hwy, #207 Pasadena, Texas 77505

📞 (713) 715-ROOF 💻 ao1roofing.com

November Business of the Month:

AO1 Roofing Congratulations to our November Business of the Month, AO1 Roofing!!

Mark McGuire and his team are passionate about the work they accomplish and what they put back into the community, eagerly supporting school fundraisers, civic organizations, chamber events, and even good samaritan efforts! We appreciate you!!

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AO1 Roofing LLC was founded in February 2019. Their team boasts a combined 80 years of experience repairing, installing, and maintaining roofs in Texas. AO1’s core members met through church, and they are thankful to have been brought together by God to serve the people of La Porte and the surrounding areas. They go above and beyond for their customers by offering amenities many competitors don’t— financing, warranties, 24/7 emergency services, and satisfaction guarantees!

Congratulations to AO1 Roofing!

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NEWS FROM THE

Chamber of Commerce

Annual Awards Banquet Honorees Announced The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce wishes to formally announce our outstanding businesses and volunteer of 2023; Brenda Thompson will be recognized as our Volunteer of the Year; Coastal Ice & Water will be recognized as Business of the Year; La Porte First Church will be recognized as Non-profit of the Year; and, Air Products will be recognized as Industry of the Year. Each of these recipients have gone above and beyond not only in their business affairs, but also within the community.

We invite you to attend the Annual Awards Banquet where each of our outstanding partners will be honored for their service before an audience of their peers and fellow chamber members. Immediately preceding the ceremony, join us for an hour of mingling and selections from the bar to celebrate the occasion.

The Annual Banquet which will take place on Janu-

ary 31, 2024, at Monument Inn Restaurant located at 4406 Independence Parkway in La Porte. Tables for eight can be reserved for $400 as well as individual seats for $60. Sponsorship opportunities, registration, and more information can be found at www.laportechamber.org.

Chamber Presented with Check for Student Scholarships La Porte citizen, Glynda Oliver, presented the president of the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Martin, with a check for $1,000 to benefit La Porte ISD student scholarships. Oliver has raised the funds by accepting monetary donations for walking sticks she has produced with the support of her family and friends.

“We are extremely humbled and blessed to have such kind-hearted individuals in our community,” states Martin. “It’s what makes La Porte such a great community.” Martin went on to point out the Student Scholarship Fund, maintained primarily by chamber events and fundraisers along with private donations, is dispersed to local students throughout the year as a direct benefit of the kindness of individuals and business entities in our area.

Oliver has hand-crafted over 300 walking sticks which she has placed in strategic locations

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across the city which can be purchased for a suggested cash donation of $30. Each of the walking sticks has been made from the limbs of Crepe Myrtle trees grown only in La Porte and takes approximately six hours to complete. “I want everyone to know about the walking sticks so that if they want to donate to student scholarships too, they can. Plus, you get to take a piece of La Porte home with you!” she explains. “Then, when I’m on the operating table and a former student who received a scholarship saves my life, it’s come full circle!”

Currently, you can find the walking sticks at the chamber of commerce, Ed’s Bistro, RE/MAX Excellence, and And Sew It Began Quilt Shop.

To learn more about the walking sticks and how you can be involved, contact Glynda Oliver at oliverglynda@att.net.

Now Accepting Sponsorships For Sylvan Beach Festival We’re gearing up for our favorite event of the year - Sylvan Beach Festival! This year’s event will take place on April 27, 2024. Everything you’ve come to love about Sylvan Beach Festival will be returning and we can’t wait to share who will be gracing the stage, so stay tuned for that announcement coming soon!

In the meantime, we’ve opened up online registration for sponsors to get things going.

Prior year’s Stage and Platinum Area sponsors receive first right of refusal, after which those sponsorship opportunities will be available.

Claim yours online at bit.ly/2024-SBF-Sponsor

As we usher in the new year, we are excited to invite you to our upcoming Social Mixer Night at Morgans Landing Apartments on January 11th, starting at 5:30 pm. This promises to be an evening filled with great company, delightful conversations, and an opportunity to connect with fellow residents.

RSVP

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RIBBON CUTTING Round Up

👉 Code Red Safety

📍 2306 S. Battleground Road in La Porte 📞 (713) 472-6500 💻 coderedsafety.com It was a beautiful day to welcome Code Red Safety to the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce!

For over 25 years, the highly trained safety professionals over at Code Red have utilized mission-critical safety solutions to keep workers safe and projects running on schedule!

the United States, providing a range of safety services, including turnaround solutions, equipment rentals, standby and emergency rescue teams, safety staffing, training and auditing, and in-plant communications solutions.

Welcome, Code Red Safety!

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👉 Promote Texas Foundation

📍 1 322 Space Park, Suite B129 Houston, Texas 77058

📞 (713) 424-7660 💻 promotetexas.org

Have you heard of the Promote Texas Foundation?? Well, you should know them! We recently had the pleasure of officially welcoming them to the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce!

minority, women, veteran, and economically disadvantaged small business owners who grow, raise, or make their products or offer their services in the great state of Texas! That’s a mission we can all certainly get behind!

The Promote Texas Foundation exists to promote, support, educate and celebrate

They list their vendors on their website, send out newsletters, and showcase them on social media pages. In addition to hosting fundraisers, they are on the path to securing kiosks and booths in well-known, high traffic areas.

With all this in place, they aim to be able to create more jobs and produce growth in our economy.

To get involved, reach out to info@promotetexas.org, or call (713) 424-7660.

Learn more about the foundation and their services at www.promotetexas.org.

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We are so happy to welcome Ed’s Bistro La Porte to the chamber with their official ribbon cutting!

Ed loves to wine and dine, and luckily for us, he wants to share his passion with everyone! Ed’s love for food began at an early age cooking with his mother, followed by the introduction to wine by his parents, and ignited his passion for the culinary world. As an adult, he enjoyed sharing his love of food by

👉 Ed’s Bistro

📍 1 02 West Main Street

La Porte, Texas 77571

📞 (281) 402-5200 💻 edsbistro.com

cooking lavish meals for friends. His degree in food service management and his experience working in upscale restaurants and hotels increased his knowledge and expertise in the field. After meeting his wife Jody, their mutual love for entertaining friends and family has become almost an obsession.

They’re excited to turn this obsession into a place where they can share their passion with you!

In addition to curating new specialties on the regular and offering upscale #catering and weekend #brunch, Ed’s Bistro also organizes various special events, including wine dinners, educational tastings for individuals and groups, and more!

View their extensive menu and learn more about Ed’s online at www.edsbistro.com.

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👉 McDonald’s

Congratulations on the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new McDonald’s!

📍 9 323 Spencer Highway La Porte, Texas 77571

They celebrated by announcing 100 winners of FREE Big Macs for a YEAR, spin to win prizes courtesy of KRBE, pony rides, a camel, and more! Ronald’s Big Red Shoe Car was also a big (pun intended) hit! But, the kids loved seeing Grimace, Birdie, and the Hamburglar the most!

📞 (281) 488-3326

Conveniently located next to HEB, be sure to visit them for your next fast food fix!

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👉 Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

📍 1 0003 Spencer Hwy.

La Porte, Texas 77571

📞 (281) 934-4048 💻 walk-ons.com

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And, just like that, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in La Porte is now open! Please take a second to welcome them to the chamber and to our great community!

Walk-On’s wants to be your family’s choice for dining in a fun, child-friendly atmosphere!

Adults can enjoy wall-to-wall TVs showing the latest in sports news, while the kiddos can enjoy the arcade games or cornhole on the patio!

But, even with the varied Louisiana-inspired menu (holy red beans and rice!!), delicious cocktails, and friendly service, the best part about our new neighbors is their desire to be actively involved in the local communities that they serve - it’s what really makes Walk-On’s special and different from other brands out there.

You may have been lucky enough to enjoy a free meal at one of their soft opening days last week, but did you know that all revenue generated by alcohol sales was donated to the La Porte Police Department’s Blue Santa program?? They donated a check for $6,000 at today’s opening!

Way to start off with a bang, and thank you to the La Porte ISD cheerleaders and drumline who helped bring the noise this morning!

Be sure to drop by sometime soon to show your support and let us know what your favorite menu items are!!

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Chamber Members

Shell Federal Credit Union Announces Opening of Applications for the 2024 John Garrison Scholarships Shell Federal Credit Union (Shell FCU) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious 2024 John Garrison Scholarships. These scholarships are a testament to Shell FCU’s commitment to supporting the education of deserving students in our community. In the coming year, we will be awarding a total of 20 scholarships: 15 valued at $2,500 each for two or four-year college or university programs and 5 valued at $2,500 each for vocational or technical programs.

The growth and expansion of Shell FCU over the past two decades have resulted in an increased demand for educational assistance.

In recognition of this, Shell FCU is proud to allocate a total of $50,000 in scholarships to 2024 High School Seniors.

Applicants can conveniently complete their submissions, along with all necessary attachments, online.

Alternatively, applications can be submitted with required documentation at any Shell FCU branch or via mail, with a submission deadline of Saturday, January 20, 2024.

To review comprehensive eligibility criteria and application requirements, please visit our official websites: www.shellfcu.org or www.sfcuilife.org.

Since its inception in 2001, the John Garrison Scholarship has been bestowed upon 188 accomplished students, with a cumulative total of $487,500 awarded. These scholarships stand as a lasting tribute to the memory of John Garrison, a dedicated volunteer Board Member who selflessly served for over

50 years. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to volunteerism continue to inspire us all. We encourage all applicants to embody his spirit and carry it forward into their future careers and volunteer endeavors.

Shell Federal Credit Union has remained steadfastly committed to its communities since 1937, enriching the lives of thousands through exceptional service, community engagement, and sustainable financial solutions for every life stage. Anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or regularly conducts business in Harris County, Texas can become a part of the Shell FCU family, with a minimal $5 initial deposit requirement. Shell FCU is federally insured by the NCUA.

LyondellBasell Launches New Brand Identity Reflecting its New Company Strategy LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB), a leader in the chemical industry, today revealed its new brand identity aligned to its purpose, “creating solutions for everyday sustainable living.” The new brand includes a logo, tagline and visual identity and affirms the company’s new strategy announced earlier in 2023.

“With our new strategy firmly in place, our employees are adopting new ways of working to generate innovative, value-enhancing solutions to support our goals,” said Peter Vanacker, LyondellBasell (LYB) CEO. “I am especially proud of our teams’ recent accomplishments.

This includes accelerating our value

enhancement program targets and increasing our access to circular and renewable feedstocks through the development of integrated recycling hubs centered in Houston, Texas and Cologne, Germany. I believe our new brand identity will inspire employees by giving them a visual representation of our vision

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for the future and a sense of unity toward our purpose and values.”

As part of its new brand identity, LYB has also launched a new tagline, “Solutions for a better tomorrow”. This tagline captures the company’s dedication to creating products and solutions for applications in support of modern living, such as food packaging, healthcare, and transportation, and technologies that enable a circular and low carbon economy. The new brand identity will be rolled out across the company’s website, marketing materials and social media channels, and includes the release of a new anthem video. To see these materials, click here.

La Porte Police Department receives generous donation from Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux The La Porte Police Department is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous charitable donation from a new La Porte business, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Walk-On’s Chief Operating Officer, Kendall Ware, and La Porte franchise owner, Brett Gunn, were on hand at the La Porte grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony to present Chief Doug Ditrich with a check for $6,000.00

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towards the La Porte Police Department’s Blue Santa program.

“We are humbled by the generous donation made by our city’s newest restaurant. The support of our local businesses helps our department improve and enables us to fund important community programs like Blue Santa. We look forward to the new relationship with WalkOn’s and wish them much success.”

Chief Doug Ditrich For more information regarding the La Porte Police Department and its various programs, please contact us at 281-471-2141 and follow us on Facebook at @LaPortePoliceDepartment.

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HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades for Specialty Care HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast announced today it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast was recognized with two Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards and eight Five-Star Distinctions. Among the facility’s distinctions are Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 10% of the nation for surgical care and critical care. In addition, the facility also received multiple five-star ratings for services such as treatment for heart failure, hip fracture treatment, cranial neurosurgery, treatment of pneumonia, gallbladder removal surgery and more. These achievements place HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast was recognized with the following achievements: Healthgrades 2024 Critical Care Excellence Award™ Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award™ Five-Star Distinctions in: Treatment of Heart Failure, Hip Fracture Treatment, Cranial Neurosurgery, Treatment of Pneumonia, Gallbladder Removal Surgery, Treatment of Sepsis, Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism, Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care in 2024 Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care in 2024 “It is an honor to be recognized among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for providing excellence in the care of our patients.” said Yasmene McDaniel, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. “Our colleagues and physi-

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cians are committed to providing high-quality care to every patient, every day. Continued advancements in knowledge, skills, and technology allow us to consistently deliver top healthcare within our community.”

Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most, patient outcomes, Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades gives consumers the information they need to find a hospital that excels in providing the care they need. And, by shining a light on strengths and weaknesses, Healthgrades ratings help direct hospitals to opportunities for clinical improvement. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500

hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.

The 2024 Healthgrades analysis revealed that the variation in performance among hospitals continues

the lives of countless patients.”

Consumers can visit Healthgrades. com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly

ited surgical weight loss program. The hospital has several specialty services including the Center for Neurosciences and Orthopedics, the Center for Cardiovascular Services, two free-standing emergency departments and HCA Houston Rehabilitation Hospital Southeast. HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is recognized as an area leader for women’s services and is supported by its Level III neonatal intensive care unit, 24/7 OB hospitalists and four Women’s Care Centers. The hospital received a Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and has been recognized by the Houston Business Journal and Modern Healthcare as a top place to work.

For more information, visit HCAhoustonhealthcare.com/southeast.

About Healthgrades

to widen, making it increasingly important to seek care at top-rated programs. From 2020 through 2022, if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals, on average, 215,667 lives could potentially have been saved, and 149,521 patients could have avoided potential complications.* “Healthgrades congratulates HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted

overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here. *Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2024 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering stronger and more meaningful connections between patients and healthcare professionals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and as a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content. Our health system, healthcare professional, and life sciences marketing solutions have been helping our partners reach and engage consumers who are on their way to the doctor for over 20 years.

Start your search for the right care at healthgrades.com.

About HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast has served Southeast Harris County for more than 60 years. The 333-bed hospital offers a full spectrum of services, including a Level III Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and a MBSAQIP accred-

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New Members The 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.

APS FireCo

KB’s Kitchen

Anthony Rogers 930 S.14th Street La Porte, Texas 77571 (346) 339-0754 arogers@marmicfire.com

Kacey Bryant 402 W. Main St. La Porte, Texas 77571 (832) 657-9852 contactus@kbskitchentx.com

Barziza Manufacturing

King’s BBQ La Porte

Jeremy Barziza (281) 806-8315 barzizamfg@gmail.com

Gustavo Luna 521 W. Main St. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-8358 kingscateringmgr@yahoo.com

Boss LTR William Bailey 524 Hwy 146 S. La Porte, Texas 77571 (832) 228-8439 bossltr.com Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories Nick Tolano 1204 W. Main Street La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 842-1480 discounthitches.com Ed’s Bistro Ed Revak 102 W. Main St. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 402-5200 edsbistro.com Holiday Inn Express

The Kippford Ernesto Gonzalez 2201 Evergreen Memorial Pkwy Kemah, Texas 77565 (713) 347-2201 thekippfordkemah.com McDonald’s Rachel Kades 9323 Spencer Hwy La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 488-3326 rachel.kades@partners.mcd.com Mr. Electric of Bay Area Brock Bihm 2318 Center st.

Deer Park, Texas 77536 (713) 477-1770 mrelectric.com

Sam Malik 908 W. G Street La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 842-9888 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

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Painting With A Twist

Valvoline

Geri Niess 4912 Fairmont Pkwy. pasadena, Texas 77505 (832) 820-9865 paintingwithatwist.com/pasadena

Leslie Hopkins 1302 Wharton Weems Blvd., Suite 100 la Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 476-8364 valvolineglobal.com

Promote Texas Foundation

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Sarah Coupland 1322 Space Park, Suite B129 Houston, Texas 77058 (713) 424-7660 promotetexas.org

Brett Gunn 10003 Spencer Hwy la Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 934-4048 walk-ons.com

Renewals Analytic Stress Relieving, Inc.

The Krist Law Firm, P.C.

Bayou City Industrial Contractors, LTD

La Porte Tire Center, Inc.

Clean-Tex Services, LLC

La Porte Vision Center

Community First ER

Lhoist North America

Compton’s Florist

Medders Construction

CR International

Morning Kolaches

DiamondBack Works, L.P.

Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

Eagle Energy Resources, LLC

La Porte RapidCare ER

Habitat for Humanity - Bay Area

Sharp Eyes Vision Center

Hammack & Co. CPAs LLC

Sulzer Turbo Services Houston Inc.

Heavenly Hands Personal Care

Turner Industries Group L.L.C.

Kirkwood Medical Associates Kona Ice of La Porte

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Upcoming Events January 11, 2024 @ 5:30pm Social mixer Morgan’s Landing Apartments

January 31, 2024 @ 5:30Pm Annual Awards Banquet Monument Inn Restaurant

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