SEPTEMBER 2022
Texas City-La Marque Chamber President resigns
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age Michel, President/CEO of the Texas CityLa Marque Chamber of Commerce, has announced her resignation effective Sept. 15. “It has been a great honor to work for the Texas City-La Marque Chamber, to oversee the success of the staff and help shape the future of the organization,” Michel said in her letter. “I’m proud that we have met and exceeded all budget and program goals during my two years as president. I’m moving to be closer to family. It is a bittersweet announcement because I have grown to love this community and all the wonderful people I’ve had the privilege to work with here.” Michel is leaving to take over the president/ CEO position at the San
Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. Starting Sept. 1, Jenny Senter, former President/ CEO, will be acting as Interim President for the Texas City-La Marque Chamber as the Executive Board Search Committee begins the candidate selection for a new Chamber President. The Chamber is grateful for Michel’s past leadership and wishes her all the best in her future endeavors.
Enjoy a round with the Chamber
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he Chamber is excited to promote the 35th annual Jimmy Hayley Golf Classic on Sept. 28 & 29. This first-class tournament hosted at Bayou Golf Course in Texas City is renowned as the biggest and best in Galveston County. The Golf Classic is named after legendary former Chamber President Jimmy Hayley. Hayley designed this tournament to benefit members as well as the Chamber. You can enjoy the benefit of having your business promoted in front of more than 500 golfers, local business representatives, and civic leaders.
Sponsors are recognized on signage at the tournament, in print and online promotions, in the newsletter and in the golf program. The Golf Classic features three flights this year with 144 golfers in each (36 teams of 4 players). Team awards are presented after each round. Awards for Overall Champion Team will be presented at the conclusion of the tournament on Thursday evening. Players receive awesome gifts and services: • Custom Nike Golf Shirt courtesy of The Port of Texas City • Tournament Golf Balls courtesy of Marathon Petroleum • Custom Nike Cap
courtesy of Valero • Arctic Tumbler courtesy of Midwest Steel • Registration Tote Bag courtesy of Ashland • Nike Apparel Bundle courtesy of College of the Mainland and Dunn Heat Exchangers • Beverages courtesy of Faust Distributing • Meals courtesy of EMCOR Industrial Services’ operating companies: Ohmstede, Repcon, AltairStrickland, Ardent, Turnaround Welding Services
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Bayou Fest/New Staff ������������������������������������������� 3 New Teachers/Women in Business ����������������� 4 Leadership Mainland photos ���������������������������� 5 Shrimp Boil and Dance photos ������������������������� 6 First Responders Luncheon photos ���������������� 7
Ribbon cuttings ����������������������������������������������������� 8 Business of the Month ����������������������������������������� 9 New members ������������������������������������������������������10 Board of Directors �����������������������������������������������11
and Diamond Refractory. Thursday p.m. flight only, players will enjoy a steak dinner sponsored by Republic Services. There are sponsorship opportunities designed to fit all budget sizes: • Champion Level Sponsor: $15,000 (Sold Out) • Tour Sponsor: $7,500 – includes 1 team • Master Sponsor: $5,000 (includes 1 Team) • Ace Sponsor: $2,500 • Eagle Sponsor: $1,500 • Birdie Sponsor: $1,000 • Hospitality Tent: $1,800 (Sold Out) • Drink Cart Sponsor: $1,500 (Sold Out) • Sign Sponsors: $175 for Hole Signs, $500 for Pavilion Banners SEE GOLF » PAGE 3
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