Mission
Statement
Welcome!
TheTexasCity‐LaMarque
ChamberofCommerceisan
organizationofbusinessesand
individualswhosepurposeis
tocreateapositivebusiness
environment,assistineco‐
nomicdevelopment,support
publicandprivateinstitutions,
promotetourismandcommu‐
nityinvolvementand,ingen‐
eral,enhancethequalityoflife
inourcommunities.
ConnieBradley,Marathon
2015Chairmanofthe
DearChamberMember:
JimmyHayley
President
Goals 2014
1. Promoteapositive
businessclimatefor
businessandindustry
2. Promoteandassistin
economicdevelopment
3. Encouragelocal
purchasingand
employment
4. Supportandadvance
education
5. Promotetourism
6. IncreaseChamber
membershipandretain
existingmembers
7. Encouragemembership
involvementinChamber
activities
8. Supportthegoalsand
objectivesofour
committees
9. Enhanceenvironmental
awareness
10. Educateandkeep
membershipinformedof
legislativeactivities
TheTexas City‐ La Marque Chamber of
Commerce invites you to explore the
many opportunities for you, your
business and your employees to join us
and get engaged! From Economic
Development and Legislative Action to
Leadership Mainland, Small Business,
Education and Tourism….The Chamber
isleadingtheway.
We look forward to growth,
partnerships,andcollaborationsthatwe
have never before experienced. The
opportunity to work together has never
been more important than the
present. Together, we can make
improvements to our businesses,
economy,andqualityoflife.
For those of you who have already
joined us in our work and commitment,
thank you for being a “Partner In
Progress”!
Please consider the Chamber as one of
the best business and community
investmentspossible.
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WhatistheChamberand
Howdoesitfunction?
YourChamberofCommerce isavoluntary
partnership of business and professional
peopleworkingtogethertobuildahealthy
economyand improvethequalityoflifein
yourcommunity.
As your Chamber works to accomplish
these goals, it wears many hats: economic
developer and planner; tourist center in‐
formant; business spokesperson; business
counselor and advisor; and public rela‐
tionspractitioner.
Simplystated,theChamberworkstomake
your community a better place for every‐
onetolive,workandplay.
The Chamber of Commerce functions
throughactivecommitteesoftheorganiza‐
tion. Money, planning, inspiration and
guidance are useless unless the members
work vigorously on the committee of their
choice.
Every member hasa voice in determining
thepoliciesandprojects.Everymemberis
needed to work on active committees to
getthejobdone.
TheChamberHistory
The Texas City‐La Marque Chamber of
Commerce was formed in January of 1969
with the purpose of promoting civic,
economic,
industrial,
agricultural,
educational and social welfare for the
peopleofLaMarqueandTexasCity.
The merger between the Texas City
ChamberofCommerceandtheLaMarque
Chamber of Commerce came after several
months of studies which showed the
practicalityoftheformationofonecentral
Chamber of Commerce in order to better
serve the interests of both cities and the
Metropolitanarea.
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2014
Executive Board
Chairman
ConnieBradley
MarathonPetroleum
Chairman Elect
RayBrooks
MarathonGBR
Vice Chairman/Treasurer
JimMacPherson
Valero
Vice Chairman
KirkBroiles
ScribblesEmbroidery
Vice Chairman
JayCarnes
CarnesFuneralHome
Vice Chairman
CynthiaLusignolo
TexasCityI.S.D.
Vice Chairman
GenevieveMcGarvey
McLeod,Alexander,Powel&Apffel
Past Chairman
ChrisDeVries
StandardSteelSupply
President
JimmyHayley
TexasCity‐LaMarqueChamber
Ex‐Of icio
Directors
2015BoardofDirectors
ConnieBradley
MarathonPetroleum
KirkBroiles
Scribbles
JohnCornyn
U.S.Senator
TedCruz
U.S.Senator
RandyWeber
U.S.Representative
LarryTaylor
TexasStateSenator
WayneFaircloth
TexasStateRepresentative
Dr.GregBonnen
TexasStateRepresentative
JudgeMarkHenry
GalvestonCounty
BobbyHocking
LaMarqueMayor
MattDoyle
TexasCityMayor
RayBrooks
MarathonGBR
JayCarnes
CarnesFuneralHome
TheaChoate
AMOCOFederalCreditUnion
JamiClark
Benny’sLiquor
ShayneCowan
Eastman
ChrisDeVries
StandardSteelSupply,Inc.
PeteDunn,Jr.
DunnHeatExchangers
MichaelEhrat
MainlandMedicalCenter
NickFinan
CityofTexasCity
AlexGetty
CityofLaMarque
ElizabethIles
WhitleyPenn
BrianJohnson
Ashland
BryonJohnson
DeMontrondGulfFreeway
IvanLangford
GulfCoastWaterAuthority
Dr.BethLewis
CollegeoftheMainland
EmkenLinton
Emken‐LintonFuneralHome
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2015BoardofDirectors
Dr.CynthiaLusignolo
TexasCityISD
2015SpecialEvents
Calendar
JimMacPherson
Valero
AnnualBanquet
January29,2015
TasteoftheTown&Auction
March26,2015
SmallBusinessWeekEvent
April20‐23
IndustrialTradeShow
April21,2015
Funfest
May29‐30,2015
NewTeachersBreakfast
AugustTBA,2015
ShrimpBoil&Dance
August29,2015
ChamberGolfClassic
October7‐8,2015
BayouFest
October17,2105
ChristmasOpenHouse
December8,2015
GenevieveMcGarvey
McLeodAlexanderPowel&Apffel
RyanMcGill
TheDowChemicalCompany
TonyNewman
TheDowChemicalCompany
ToddNolte
TNTSigns&Graphics
GregPloss
ChemicalProcess&Production
KittyPotter
TexasFirstBank
LeeSkipper
RaymondJamesFinancialServices
JohnSmith
MoodyNationalBank
SonnyTholcken
TreyIndustries
BillTyler
NuStarEnergy
SalViscontini
ValeroRe ining
TerriWatkins
LaMarqueI.S.D.
R.C.Williams
RobcoServices
ScooterWilson
Oiltanking
LeonardWoolsey
TheGalvestonCountyDailyNews
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Ambassadors
The goal of the Ambassadors is to represent the Chamber and
act as the “Welcoming Committee” at ribbon cuttings, ground
breakings, special events and other goodwill and public
activities.
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Director in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Kirk Broiles, Scribbles Embroidery
Lori Carnes, Carnes Funeral Home
Dom Orozco, Golden Division
Staff in Charge:
Lorrie Koster
EconomicDevelopment
ThegoaloftheEconomicDevelopmentCommitteeistoimprove
theeconomyintheTexasCity‐LaMarqueareabyattractinga
diversi icationofnewbusinesses,expansionofexistingindustries
andimprovingthebusinessclimateforbusinessdevelopment.
Director in Charge:
Development Corp.
Chairpersons:
Staff in Charge:
Nick Finan, Texas City Economic
Alex Getty, La Marque Economic
Development Corp.
Jimmy Hayley
Education
The goal of the Education Committee is to encourage and
supportasystemofeducationaimedatexcellenceinthepublic
andprivateschools,andcollege.Also,toawardascholarshipto
students from La Marque High School, Texas City High School
andCollegeoftheMainland.
Directors in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Staff in Charge:
Dr. Beth Lewis, College of the Mainland
Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo, Texas City ISD
Terri Watkins, La Marque ISD
Leanne Post
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GoldenDivision
The Golden Division consists of residents who are retired,
handicapped,ornotgainfullyemployed.Theirgoalistoassist
the Chamber with its activities through volunteer service and
providetheopportunityforitsmemberstoservethecommunity
and themselves by the use of their years of experience and
expertise. They have monthly meetings at the Chamber of ice
on the irst Wednesday of each month. Activities include
assisting Chamber staff, volunteer assistance for events and
supportChamberfunctionswithattendance.
Directors in Charge:
Union
Chairperson:
Staff in Charge:
Thea Choate, AMOCO Federal Credit
Dom Orozco, Golden Division
Leanne Post
LeadershipMainland
ThegoaloftheLeadershipMainlandProgramistoidentifyand
assist citizens who want to learn more about the challenges
facing the community and to train, educate and motivate key
employeesforfutureleadershiproleswithinthecommunity.
The class is composed of no more that 20 individuals and is
chaired by former graduates of Leadership Mainland.
Applications are submitted and upon enrollment, the
enrollmentfeeentitlestheparticipantstolocalandoutoftown
transportation,meals(15)lodgingfortheweekendretreatand
theAustintripandgraduationplaque.Theclasswillmeetone
day per month and get an in‐depth background into our
community,countyandstate.
Director in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Pete Dunn, Jr. , Dunn Heat Exchangers
Stacey Gonzalez, AMOCO FCU
Pete Dunn, Jr., Dunn Heat Exchangers
Staff in Charge:
Jenny Senter
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The goal of the Legislative Action Committee is to maintain a
rapport with legislative bodies on a local, state and national
level,forthepurposeofreceivinginputfromthecommunityand
providing feedback to legislators who represent our needs and
interests. The Committee’s further responsibility is to provide
legislative facts to the Chamber members on important issues
affecting the local area and/or member businesses. Activities
includetheLegislativeLuncheon;Resolutions
Directors in Charge:
Emken Linton,
Emken Linton Funeral Home
Chairperson:
Ivan Langford,
Gulf Coast Water Authority
Phil Roberts, Mabry Herbeck & Roberts
Staff in Charge:
Jenny Senter
SmallBusinessCouncil
The goal of the Business Council is to provide and support
activities or projects to assist businesses to grow and succeed.
Activities: Business of the Month, Sponsor Professional
Development Seminars and Motivational Speakers, Small
BusinessoftheYearAwardandPartnerwiththeSmallBusiness
DevelopmentCenter;StateoftheCountyandCitiesBreakfast
Director in Charge:
Jay Carnes, Carnes Funeral Home
Chairpersons:
Jami Clark, Benny’s Liquor
Lee Skipper, Raymond James Financial
Staff in Charge:
Leanne Post
2015 “Chamber U” Big 3 Workshops :
“Where Do I Put My Advertising Dollars”
“Human Resources – How Not to Get Sued”
“How to Lower Business Taxes”
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Tourism
ThegoaloftheTourismCommitteeistopromotetheTexasCity‐
LaMarqueareaasadestinationtovisitorsaswellasthespecial
eventsandpointsofinterestintheTexasCity‐LaMarquearea.
Director in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Alex Getty, City of La Marque
Sally Briggs, Gulf Greyhound Park
Linda Turner, Texas City Museum
Staff in Charge:
Lorrie Koster
Women’sNetworking
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Women’s networking and social opportunities to develop
rewarding relationships. “Ladies ● Who ● Lunch” is
informativeandinspirationalprogramsforbusiness,personal,
andprofessionalgrowth.
Director in Charge:
Genevieve McGarvey,
McLeod Alexander Powel & Apffel
Chairpersons:
Kitty Potter, Texas First Bank
Staff in Charge:
Jenny Senter
YoungProfessionals
Young Professionals get involved, learn how to make a
difference in the community, and become our next generation
of leaders. Our mission is to develop and connect young
professionals to create business, community and individual
success.
Director in Charge:
Jay Carnes, Carnes Funeral Home
Chairpersons:
Gabe Sims, Standard Steel Supply
Sean Doyle, Texas First Bank
Staff in Charge:
Jenny Senter
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AnnualMembershipBanquet
January29—DoyleConventionCenter
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Director in Charge:
Chairperson:
Staff in Charge:
Connie Bradley, Marathon
Chris DeVries, Standard Steel Supply
Jenny Senter
TasteoftheTown/Auction
March26—DoyleConventionCenter
Taste of the Town
Director in Charge:
Taste of the Town
Staff in Charge:
Auction
Director in Charge:
Auction Staff
in Charge:
R.C. Williams, Robco Services
Leanne Post
Greg Ploss, Chemical Process & Prod.
Lorrie Koster
SmallBusinessWeek
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April20‐23—ShowboatPavilion
Directors in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Staff in Charge:
Connie Bradley, Marathon Petroleum
Georgia Meyer, Catherine Miller
Jenny Senter
IndustrialTradeShow
April21—DoyleConventionCenter
Directors in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Sonny Tholcken, Trey Industries
Sal Viscontini, Valero Re ining
Staff in Charge:
Jenny Senter
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Funfest
May29‐30—TBA
Director in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Group
Staff in Charge:
Kirk Broiles, Scribbles
Todd Nolte, TNT Signs & Graphics
Bryon Johnson, DeMontrond Auto
Jimmy Hayley, Jenny Senter,
Leanne Post, Lorrie Koster
Darcie O’Brien
NewTeachersBreakfast
AugustTBA—MainlandMedicalCafeteria
Directors in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Staff in Charge:
Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo, Texas City ISD
Terri Watkins, La Marque ISD
Dr. Beth Lewis, College of the
Mainland
Leanne Post
ShrimpBoil&Dance
August29—NesslerCenter
Directors in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Ray Brooks, Marathon, GBR
Elizabeth Iles, Whitley Penn
Kitty Potter, Texas First Bank
Staff in Charge:
Darcie O’Brien
GolfTournament
October7‐8—BayouGolfCourse
Directors in Charge:
Chairperson:
Staff in Charge:
Chris DeVries, Standard Steel Supply
Tony Newman, The Dow Chemical Co.
Jim MacPherson, Valero
John Smith, Moody National Bank
Brian Johnson, Ashland
Scooter Wilson, Oiltanking
Bill Tyler, NuStar
Jenny Senter
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BayouFest
October17—HighlandBayouPark
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Director in Charge:
Chairperson:
Ryan McGill, The Dow Chemical Co.
Mayor Bobby Hocking, City of La Marque
Mac McGaffey, City of La Marque
Staff in Charge:
Jimmy Hayley, Jenny Senter,
Leanne Post, Lorrie Koster,
Darcie O’Brien
LaMarqueChristmasParade
December3—WalterFiegelPark
Director in Charge:
Chairpersons:
Staff in Charge:
Alex Getty, City of La Marque
Jay Carnes, Carnes Funeral Home
Darcie O’Brien
BusinessLuncheons
CharlesDoyleConventionCenter
Directors in Charge:
Connie Bradley, Marathon Petroleum
Staff in Charge:
Jenny Senter, Leanne Post,
Lorrie Koster, Darcie O’Brien
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State of Cities and County
State of the Industry
Hurricane Preparedness
State of Education
Legislative
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PastChairmen
1969
Joe A. Hoover
1992
Dave Gulledge *
1970
J. W. Arrington, Sr. *
1993
Ron Plackemeier
1971
J. F. Luhning*
1994
Walt Crowder
1972
Joe F. Hoover*
1995
Gene Menn
1973
R. J. Fosdick *
1996
Phil Roberts
1974
Harvey Prichard
1997
Georgia Meyer
1975
Doug Hoover
1998
Kitty Potter
1976
Bill Martin
1999
Sally Briggs
1977
Bill Wilson
2000
Bill Mathis
1978
Jack Lindsey *
2001
Tomy Hamon
1979
B. J. Childs
2002
Frances Levisee *
1980
Dale Laine, Sr.
2003
Tommy Lambright
1981
Charles Herbeck
2004
Tommy Clark
1982
Jim Taylor *
2005
Dean Alexander
1983
George Bostick *
2006
Richard De Vries
1984
T. G. Fitzgerald *
2007
David Moss
1985
Dwight Spurlock
2008
Fred Newhouse
1986
Julia Oliver
2009
Alan Hutchins
1987
Jimmy Rasmussen
2010
Neil Geary
1988
Don Wooldridge *
2011
Shawn Bailey
1989
Emken Linton
2012
Mark Ciavaglia
1990
Ralph Holm
2013
Peggy Davenport
1991
Gary Meyer *
2014
Chris DeVries
*Deceased
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The Chamber offers the opportunity for all members to partici‐
pateinanyofthecommitteesthatmeetduringtheyear.Inaddi‐
tion to the education and networking opportunities available
that committees offer, many other events and gatherings make
networkingpossible.
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Texas City and La Marque are part of the Mainland Texas Gulf
CoastareathatiscradledbythewarmTexassunshineandsoft
GulfShorebreezes.There’snobetterplaceto indawidevariety
of activities for yourself, your friends and your entire family!
Here’sjustafewoftheactivitiesavailable.Andthebestpartis...
there’ssomethingforeveryagegroup.
AnnualMembershipBanquet
January 29
TasteoftheTown&Auction
March 26
IndustrialTradeShow
April 21
SmallBusinessWeek
April 20‐23
Funfest
May 29‐30
NewTeachersBreakfast
August TBA
ShrimpBoil&Dance
August 29
GolfTournament
October7‐8
BayouFest
October 17
LaMarqueChristmasParade
December 2
ChristmasOpenHouse
December 8
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TexasCity‐LaMarque
ChamberofCommerce
9702E.F.LowryExpressway
TexasCity,Texas77591
Phone:409‐935‐1408
Fax:409‐316‐0901
www.texascitychamber.com
The Texas City‐La Marque Chamber is committed to continued efforts
aimedatimprovingthequalityoflifeofthecitizensintheTexasCityand
LaMarquecommunities.ThededicatedChamberStaffincludes:
President:
VicePresident:
AdministrativeAssistant: MediaRelations: MemberServices: StaffVolunteer: 16
JimmyHayley
JennySenter
LeannePost
LorrieKoster
DarcieO’Brien
DeloydHarris