La Porte Chamber Insider: Oct/Nov 2022

Houston celebrates astros championship team Over a million fans from all around the region flocked to the streets of downtown Houston to cheer on the 2-time MLB World Champions. Congrats to our Astros!

FROM

2022 Officers

Chairman of the Board NELSON RODRIGUEZ Chairman-Elect

Let me say it! “Let’s Go Astros”:

By the time I am writing this letter the Houston Astros have made it to the “World Series” once again. I’m sure there are a lot of happy campers and others not so happy. Overall I am enjoying the weather most of the time. The cooler season is here and with it many activities and prepara tions for the Holidays. I encourage each one of you to take a moment to appreciate what you have and to reflect on all the good things and also the not so good things that you have experienced this year 2022. Believe me, it will be gone before we know it.

My heart and prayers go to the people in Florida where the devastating hurricane Ian have caused severe grief to the residents of the coastal area. Please consider supporting where you can. I also pray for the families that were recently affected by yet another “school shooting” in St. Louis Mis souri. There is so much that we cannot control, so prayer is our only resource.

I would like to express my appreciation to those who continue supporting our Chamber events. Thanks for what you do and the level of care and

importance that you put on this community. Please consider participating on the following upcoming events as an attendee or sponsor:

1. Christmas on Main - Dec 1, 2022

2. Annual Banquet - Jan 25, 2023

Take a look into advertising in our Annual Chamber Magazine. Also ask about the Chamber Insider Newsletter.

I pray and hope for your continuous success. Please continue to seek for ways to get involved in the Chamber’s activities. We need to ensure that you are getting what your business needs from us. Please let us know, give us feedback on what you would like to see happening.

Blessings to all,

Nelson Rodriguez

ADELINA ABSHIRE Vice President

PRESTON BEARDEN Vice President BOB BRADSHAW Vice President

AMANDA DEALEJANDRO Vice President BRIAN KINKOPF Vice President BRENDA THOMPSON Ex-Officio Directors

Past Chairman of the Board GARRET BERG City of La Porte

MAYOR LOUIS RIGBY City of Morgan’s Point MAYOR MICHEL BECHTEL City of Shoreacres

MAYOR DAVID JENNINGS Staff President JEFF MARTIN Office Manager MEGAN WEAVER Marketing DIRECTOR NAOMI RICHISON

of the Month

Taquerias Arandas La Porte

�� 112 Highway 146 S La Porte, TX 77571

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The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize Taquerias Arandas as the Business of the Month!

It is through their time-honored traditions, values, and delicious recipes for real authentic Mexican food that Taquerias Arandas has continued to grow the largest Taqueria franchise in the U.S. with their proven “family style” business model.

Their complete menu includes everything from fresh breakfast tacos (served all day!) and plates to Mexican favorites like fajitas, enchiladas, and flautas. Wash it all down with a delicious margarita or two!

With Taquerias Arandas authentic Mexican food restaurants, they’re bringing the flavor of Mexico to communities like La Porte all over Texas.

Congratulations to Taquerias Arandas La Porte!

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Get in touch with Griselda Hernandez at (281) 941-9107 or goodieslaporte@gmail.com to discuss the details of

Taquerias Arandas in La Porte receives a surprise reception by the chamber ambassadors recognizing them for their kindness and generosity.

Non-Profit

Congratulations to Agape Centric who has been awarded our second Non-Profit Business of the Month recognition!

Agape Centric is a Faith-Based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, positively impacting lives by helping and strengthening our communities. Their organization serves the community by assist ing local families and individuals in need of food, clothing, toilet ries, school supplies and inspira tional sessions – and, this year, they are celebrating 10 years of giving back!

To learn more about Agape Cen tric and how you can get involved (or donate to their cause!) visit their website at www.agapecentric. org or call them at 832) 596-6782.

Amazon Smile Link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/80-0826629

Bariatric Support Group

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is committed to providing exceptional care to our bariatric patients and anyone seeking metabolic and bariatric surgical interventions. The success of our services can be directly attributed to the great outcomes experienced by the patients we serve. These great outcomes are driven by our multi-disciplinary approach to the management of obesity.

If you’ve had a bariatric procedure, are interested in one, or would like to support someone along their journey, we would love to have you join us for our bi-monthly support group, in-person!

Our Bariatric Medical Director, Dr. Alanis will be in attendance and available to answer questions in conjunction with our Registered Dieticians, and Bariatric Program Director, Katy Bowden.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m

Location: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast –Basement Cafeteria 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504

Instructor: Katy Bowden, RN Bariatrics Director

Scan QR code for more information or to register

Chamber of Commerce

The chamber is very grateful to OxyChem for their generous donation of food and funds benefiting the Thanksgiving Food Drive hosted by Agape Centric. The Oxy team came together in a pinch and deliv ered! Thank you, Oxy!

Relationships between our industry part ners and our non-profits are such a bless ing to many families in our community.

For more information about Agape Cen tric and how you can donate, visit www.agapecentric.org

Thank you to Port Houston and PHPME for taking the time to host us on their annual Maritime Educators Boat Tour. The weather was spectacular, and we had over 50 academic, community, and industry partners aboard the Sam Houston. We learned more about our region’s maritime education efforts and workforce develop ment initiatives and had an opportunity to network and make a few new connec tions.

The chamber wishes to congratulate Beth Brady on her retirement! Beth is a cherished servant leader who has tirelessly poured back into our community over the years. Aside from insuring many local businesses and individuals, she is heavily involved in the La Porte-Bayshore Cham ber, Rotary Club, LPHS Interact Club, and so much more! She isn’t leaving us but we still want to take the opportunity to say a big THANK YOU as she embarks on her next chapter.

Member News: Yasmene McDaniel named chief executive officer of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division President Troy Villarreal announced Yasmene McDaniel has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of HCA Houston

Healthcare Southeast, effective October 17, 2022.

McDaniel has served as interim CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast since June 2022. She joined the HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast team in July 2021 as chief operating officer (COO).

“In addition to cultivating strong re lationships with Southeast’s medical staff and communi ty leaders, Yasmene has been instrumen tal in the growth of service lines and in providing oversight for multiple facility construction and expansion projects,” said Villarreal. “She has a proven track record in leading stra tegic planning and business development initiatives and in improving colleague, patient and physician engagement. I know she will continue to utilize her operation al experience to lead Southeast to even stronger years ahead.”

Before joining HCA Healthcare, McDaniel served as chief administrative officer at Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, Ar kansas and led development initiatives for the Jackson Health System in Miami, Flori da, including opening a new hospital.

A native Texan, McDaniel holds two mas ter’s degrees in business administration and healthcare administration from Tex as Woman’s University in Denton and a bachelor of science degree from Baylor University. She is active in several com munity chambers of commerce, is a board member of the Southeast Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Ex ecutives and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

As you take care of your online Holiday shopping this season, consider using AmazonSmile links or Amazon Wish Lists which will directly benefit our non-profit members!

Click the nonprofit of your choice (interactive version only) for a unique link to shop the same as you normally would, and help spread some good cheer!

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

La Porte Education Foundation

Private First Class Matthew K Guyon Foundation

The Salvation Army

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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.

New Members

Austin Industrial, Inc.

Tiffany Mathis

2801 East 13th Street La Porte, TX 77571 (713) 641-3400

CobbFendley

Kerry Lackey

1920 Country Place Pkwy, Ste 400 Pearland, TX 77584 (281) 508-3752

Garden Inn Suites Jay Bhatt

107 North 8th Street La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 867-9944

Knight’s Termite and Pest Control

Evan Knight La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 470-6886

Sandra Tapia CPA, PLLC Judy Gallagher 5616 Pine Ave Pasadena, TX 77503 (832) 672-7530

Simply Sleep Kelsey Nancarrow

401 W. Fairmont Pkwy, Ste F La Porte, TX 77571 (346) 443-2389

Renewals

Holiday

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. Turner Industries Group, L.L.C. Tycoon Trucking, Inc.