2025 Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Directory by panews6

EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | LEADERSHIP TRAINING | NETWORKING

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Only 146 chambers carry this distinction out of approximately 7,500 chambers in the United States

Aiming to lead the carbon capture and storage industry in Southeast Texas

BOB BOWERS CIVIC CENTER

CARL PARKER MULTIPURPOSE CENTER

MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST

THE PRESS BUILDING

DEPARTMENT CLUB

VENUE AT BELLE OAKS

HOLIDAY INN PARK CENTRAL

TEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM

THE POMPANO

ROSE HILL

Cajun Capital of Texas!

With more than 20,000 square feet of divisible space and over 1,200 square feet of smaller meeting rooms, the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center brings it all together for you. Our centrally located facility o ers quality service, free parking and a professional sta to help make your event a success – all this in a clean and bright atmosphere at a ordable rates.

If you’re looking for a smaller venue, try the Museum of the Gulf Coast, Department Club or our newly refreshed restaurants like Tia Juanita’s, The Pompano or Yuka Sushi for an intimate group to enjoy fellowship, food and live music.

Port Arthur continues to bring business to SETX. Whether your event is related to sports, social, family or class reunions, religious, corporate or associations, our o ce can help you strategically plan and promote your event in order to increase success and attendance. Our free personalized servicing plan is sure to add a little lagniappe to any event!

Sabine Pilots are serving the shipping industry and the public ports of Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange as well as the private oil terminals and the industrial complex of Southeast Texas. The Sabine Neches Waterway is the economic lifeline and the gateway to world commerce. It is the duty of the Sabine Pilots to maintain the safety and the environmental integrity of the waterway. We have done so since 1881 and pledge to continue.

Certified Woman Owned Minority Business Working with Integrity, Living by Faith

www.midamericacontractors.net

Elizabeth Cravens, President/CEO

“Our mission is clear: to deliver quality, cost-effective, on-time service that exceeds client satisfaction.”

A woman-owned business with a legacy spanning 20 years, we proudly employ over 150 full-time professionals. Our team boasts more than 60 years of combined experience in the construction industry.

As a trusted leader in construction services, we are committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions tailored to meet our clients’ needs. Our reputation is built on our ability to consistently exceed expectations.

Safety is at the core of our work ethic and is evident in our exceptional safety record throughout the Southeast Texas region and beyond. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and clients, ensuring that every project adheres to the highest safety standards.

PAISD has just over 8,000 students and 1,300 employees among 16 campuses for the 2024-2025 school year. It offers quality programs for children with various educational needs, such as: accelerated and differentiated instruction, individualized education plans, and personal graduation plans. Other programs include: all-day Head Start and Pre-K, special education, speech, dyslexia, multilingual and migrant, emergent bilingual, foreign language, Gifted and Talented, honors, advanced placement and early college course credits.

PAISD provides vocational training in nearly 20 areas at their Career And Technical Education campus, including the newly-added Real Estate and Pharmacy Tech programs. Woodrow Wilson Early College High School can accommodate 400 students enrolled in high school and Lamar State College-Port Arthur courses simultaneously. Students graduate with a diploma and an Associate’s Degree at no cost.

All campuses encourage kindness, support anti-bullying, advocate for mental wellness, incorporate the use of technology, and provide resources that can develop well-rounded individuals. PAISD provides tools for students to go to college, begin a career or join the military after graduation.

The district encourages students to participate in sports and extracurriculars at all levels. Several elementary schools have basketball and cheer/dance teams for boys and girls. Varsity sports and high school auxiliaries offer mini camps throughout the year for interested elementary and middle school students. Middle and high schools also offer cheer, dance, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, softball, track and field. Secondary campuses compete in UIL contests for academic categories, choir, band, and theater. High school band, twirl, flags, cheer and dance teams also partake in various competitions.

PAISD celebrates diversity with events promoting Hispanic, Native American, Vietnamese, Asian American/Pacific Islander and African American culture. The city enjoys a community-wide celebration of Red Ribbon Week and Titan homecoming each fall. The district welcomes you to compliment, love and share what’s happening in PAISD by following them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

All schools are accredited by TEA and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. PAISD will become the leader in continuous school improvement by ensuring each student receives a rigorous, high-quality education to achieve academic excellence. As the primary source of public education in their community, PAISD’s mission is to meet the unique educational needs of their diverse population by providing a comprehensive quality education for students in Port Arthur.This year’s motto is: Together, Everyone Achieves More!