MAY 2023
State Legislative Update Business Luncheon to be held soon
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he Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce will host a “State Legislative Update” business luncheon at the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. Stay tuned to the chamber’s social media pages and website for the date and time! At this informative networking event, attendees will hear from State lawmakers about the 88th Legislative session that runs from January to May. Every other year for 140 days, the Texas Legislature convenes and considers new laws governing the citizenry and businesses
Celebrate the honorees at Women in Leadership Awards luncheon
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of Texas. This luncheon is the perfect opportunity for you to hear directly from these elected officials concerning the decisions that were made during this year’s session. Tickets are available for members at $25 per person or a reserved table of 6 for $250.
Non-members may purchase tickets for $45 per person or a reserved table of 6 for $370. Reservations may be made online at www. TCLMChamber.com, by phone at 409-935-1408, or email Stefanie Aldrich at stefanie@ TCLMchamber.com.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Hot deals ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Young Professionals/ New members ��������������� 3 Leadership Mainland ��������������������������������������������� 4 Women in Business ������������������������������������������������� 5 Industrial Trade Show �������������������������������������������� 6
Ribbon cuttings ������������������������������������������������������� 8 Business of the Month ������������������������������������������� 9 Membership renewals �����������������������������������������10 Board of Directors �������������������������������������������������11
o help recognize and honor women who are key to the success of local organizations, the Chamber hosts the “Women in Leadership Awards” (WILA) program. Recipients are selected for their leadership qualities in these areas: Integrity, Passion, Humility, Empathy, Fostering collaboration, Servant leadership, Uplifting and adding value to others. Recipients are also selected in each of the following categories: Education, Large Business, Small Business, Women-Owned Business, Non-Profit/ Volunteer and Young Professional. Nominations were gathered early in the year, and the Chamber is now proud to an-
nounce these six honorees in the 2023 WILA program: Large Business Ezmine During, Valero Texas City Refinery – Refinery Financial Controller Small Business Dr. Kimberly Grimsley,
Exodus Consulting & Psychological Services – CEO/Clinical Psychologist Women-Owned Business Kathy Vasquez, Vettrus Supply – CEO/Founder SEE WILA » PAGE 2
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