OCTOBER 2020
Chamber annual auction to offer amazing items for your fall holiday shopping
INSIDE THIS ISSUE New members ������������������������������������������������������������������2 Member spotlight �����������������������������������������������������������3 Business of the month ���������������������������������������������������4 Member profile ����������������������������������������������������������������5 Chamber Golf Classic photos ��������������������������������������6 Chamber Gold Classic winners �����������������������������������8 Ribbon Cuttings ���������������������������������������������������������������9 Chamber membership ����������������������������������������������� 10 TCLM Board of Directors �������������������������������������������� 11
After waiting several months to find a pandemic-safe date for the Shrimp Boil, the Texas City-La Marque Chamber’s event planning committee has determined the best option at this time is to wait until 2021. “Shrimp Boil and Dance is a community celebration with long history and success, but with safety and concern for attendees and volunteers in mind, we will move forward to 2021 and have a true celebration,” said Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce President Jenny Senter. “Everyone has a great time visiting with friends, neighbors and business contacts, and I know that next year will be a Shrimp Boil to remember.” The auction is a very important fundraiser for the chamber each year. It’s also a huge promotional opportunity for members, and many have donated items for several years in a row. “Local businesses know that the exposure they get from the chamber auction is extremely cost-effective,” said incoming president Page Michel. “It has been a challenging year, but we hope all members will consider supporting the auc-
tion by donating merchandise, gift certificates or special services.” In return for contributions to the auction, members will receive big-time publicity! The auction this year will be 100 percent virtual. It will be hosted online, and it will reach a world-wide audience. Supporting the auction helps the chamber produce programs and events that foster economic development, promote tourism and improve the quality of life for the community. Stay tuned to the chamber’s weekly emails and the next issue of Chamber Express to find out all the details about the 2020 Online Auction. To have details sent directly to you, send an email to info@texascitychamber.com and all of the auction information will be emailed back to you, including launch date, closing date and unique items you won’t want to miss. Bidding will be open for more than a week before the auction closes. An auction donation form will be emailed to all members, and it is available on the Chamber website under “Events” and “2020 online auction.”
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