MARCH 2023
Business Showcase + Taste of the Town set for March 23
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lan to stop by the Mainland City Centre on Thursday, March 23, to visit with an assortment of local businesses as they display products and services available in the greater Texas City-La Marque community. The Business Showcase will be hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber at Mainland City Centre from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event also will include a special “Taste of the Town” with food and drink samples provided by local restaurants and caterers. You’ll be able to try foods from all of the eateries at Mainland City Centre plus others from
Industrial Trade Show to be held April 25
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throughout the area. Admission is free to the Business Showcase. In addition to samples of food, shopping and giveaways from area businesses, there will be live music and door prizes throughout the event. Mark your calendar now and plan to be there.
Stop on your way home after work, and plan to stay extra-long to experience everything. For more info about the Business Showcase, scan the QR code or call the Chamber at 409-9351408.
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he petrochemical industry is the heart and soul of Texas City and La Marque. It defines what we do and where we live in our community. Some may take for granted the important role that industry plays in the life of our two cities. But the number of direct jobs at major industry is in the thousands, and the number of indirect jobs is innumerable. Virtually all businesses in this area depend on the strong
economy that is generated by the local plants. The Industrial Trade Show is hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber and the City of Texas City Economic Development Corporation, along with presenting sponsor Valero, to bring people together to make valuable connections for their businesses. Meeting a new contact or reconnecting with a client is what the event is all about. What happens at the Industrial Trade Show?
Guests will learn about the latest industrial trends, gain competitor insights, and make key industry contacts to solidify customer relationships. For those Chamber Members who do business with industry, this is a unique event to enhance your brand and product visibility, promote new and existing products, generate leads and drive sales. Potential buyers, including large corporations from the Galveston County area will be in attendance. The trade show features all sectors of the local industrial community. It’s a perfect opportunity for Chamber members to exhibit or attend — plus invite colleagues from engineering, maintenance, operations, purchasing and general business to discover what this marSEE TRADE SHOW » PAGE 2
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