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Greetings!
The Chamber is currently undergoing a database change. Please bear with us as we convert all of the member data from one to the other. If you have received an invoice that you feel is in error, feel free to contact us at any time.
We are very excited about the new system and you will soon see great changes to our website and added features for you as a member!
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The Advancing New Technologies at Lamar University Division led by Louis Wilson held their bi-annual Lamar Champions Breakfast on Tuesday morning. Industry leaders gathered to get updates from the university on research activities and programs. Dr. Jimmy Simmons provided welcoming remarks, followed by a review of the student cooperative education program with testimony from student engineers about their learning experiences. There was a virtual tour of the composite materials lab and discussion of Lamar's capabilities for composite research. They were also updated on the innovation and commercialization center. Special guests included representatives from ZEEP Inc. and BP Biofuels of North America, two new companies locating to our area. The breakfast was sponsored by Capital One Bank and Universal Coin & Bullion.
The Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation had their quarterly meeting on Wednesday. Chaired by Charlie Foxworth, the group adopted their annual budget., affirmed the approval of a new small business loan, reviewed the portfolio of existing loans, and discussed future projects including plans for Business Development Week scheduled for April 24-28, 2012.
The 108th annual meeting was held on Thursday with a VIP reception at the Beaumont Civic Center, the exchange of leadership from Nathan Cross to Robert Turner, and the presentation of the Spindletop Award to AT&T. A great evening of entertainment followed with Michael Grimm and the Little River Band. Thank you to all the sponsors who made the evening a success.
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Leadership Plus, a program for individuals 55 and older, is seeking applicants to participate in its first class year. The opening session will be Wednesday, January 4, 2011 with other sessions on February 9, March 8, April 19, and graduation will be May 3.
Leadership Plus is a structured and dynamic program for like-minded individuals interested in putting their talents to work for the greater good of the community. There will be opportunities to develop new friendships, become more knowledgeable of community needs and services, become updated on area economic development and participate in interesting community projects.
Click here to apply to participate in the program.
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The Southeast Texas Economic Development's Quarterly Newsletter is now available.
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Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
November Membership & Volunteer Recognition Lunch
Presented By
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Please join us at the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce November
Membership & Volunteer Recognition Lunch.
Senator Tommy Williams will be the key note speaker and will provide an outlook on legislative issues.
We will also be recognizing our Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and outgoing Board & Advisory Directors for their dedication to the Chamber.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
11:30am Registration Opens
12noon Program Begins
$20 per person
MCM Elegante' Hotel & Conference Center
Click here for the registration form.
A special THANK YOU to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor - Beaumont Business Journal
Gold Sponsors - Capital One Bank & Parkdale Mall
Silver Sponsors - Advanced Cardiovascular Associates & Dale's Pools
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We look forward to seeing you there!
For questions please contact Rene' Latiolais at 409-838-6581.
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Membership Division
We are always looking for motivated individuals to participate on the Membership committee. Please contact Dale at 838-6581 x108 if you are interested.
The annual New Member Showcase, Let it Shine is right around the corner! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 6 from 4:30pm-6:30pm. This is sure to be a fabulous and entertaining event!
Join us as we congratulate HARBOR HOSPICE located on Major Drive in Beaumont as the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce's October Business of the Month!
The staff of Harbor Hospice was surprised by the Chamber on Tuesday for being chosen as the Chamber Business of the Month! You will be able to learn more about their business in the upcoming issue of the Beaumont Business Journal. Thank you to Harbor Hospice for being an outstanding business partner!
The Business of the Month is led by the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce's Ambassador Program.
Ribbon Cutting
Keller Williams Realty
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 Click here for registration form - Providing quality early childhood education to Southeast Texas since 1986
- Only NAEYC accredited program in the area (NAEYC is the highest accreditation a childcare development center can obtain: for more information go to www.naeyc.org/)
- Open to the public*
- Excellent programs for ages 18 months to 5 years*
- Early Drop Off and After School Care Provided from 7am to 6pm Monday thru Friday*
- All Teachers hold a Degree
- Currently accepting applications to our PreK Program
For more information, call 880-8212 or Email Margaret Swope (Program Director) at margaret.swope@lamar.edu. 
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Thank you to our October sponsors:
W. E. Neild Consulting, LLC 2678 Laurel Street, Suite C Beaumont, TX 77702 409.839.4522
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"My business isn't tied to the petrochemical industry. What do changes in Washington have to do with me and my business?"
Visit mytownmyjobmyvoice.org to find out and learn what you can do about it.
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County Home & Ranch
Mr. Justin Luther
2862 N. Hwy 69
Beaumont, TX 77627
(409) 898-0706
Rust Ewing Insurance
Mr. Jim Lord
7900 Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX 77591
(800) 561-5211
Syergy Home Care
Ms. Stephanie Allen
5825 Phelan Blvd, Suite 106
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 861-2000
Willy Ray's BBQ
Mr. Jack Harrington
8154 Oakdale Drive
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 832-7770
Complete Care Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. William Denman
3965 Phelan Blvd. #109
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 835-7676
B & G Crane, LLC
Mr. Rich Haggard
6395 Hwy 347
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 729-3333
Jay Old for Congress
Mr. Jay Old
P.O. Box 7561
Beaumont, TX 77726
Thank You to our Reinvesting Members this week!
Shorkey Center
Saf-t-Box
James J. Flanagan Shipping
Virginia Estates Apartments
Candlewood Suites
Terri Allred German, DDS
The Arc of Greater Beaumont
UBI Caritas - A Healing Ministry
Neil-Troy Advertising
Oce' Better Business Machines
Recovery Service Bureau
Aramark Uniform Services
Anayat House, Inc.
C. Johnnie on the Spot, Inc.
First Fidelity Reserve
Kirksey's Sprint Printing
Networthy Systems
Nickolina's
Jefferson County Commissioner
PCT #1
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Thursday, October 27
Mix & Mingle
The Grill
4:30 - 6:30pm
6680 Calder Ave
Friday, October 28
Ribbon Cutting
Social Savvy Connections
10:00am
Chamber Board Room
Wednesday, November 2
Ribbon Cutting
Goodwill Industries
10:00am
6210 Phelan Boulevard
Thursday, November 17
Membership Lunch
11:15am - 1:00pm
MCM Elegante
Mix & Mingle
Flagship Mail Room
4:30 - 6:30pm
148 S Old Dowlen Road
Click here for a complete
listing of events
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Looking for the perfect networking opportunity?
Don't miss Business Connection!
Every Friday morning 7:30am
MCM Elegante
Tradewinds Tavern
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Want to learn more about Beaumont? Want to provide your clients a more in depth look at what our community has to offer?
Please visit bmtcoc.org and check out our new informational videos on education, real estate and quality of life!
A special thank you to the following members that participated in advertisement for the videos. While visiting, be sure to learn a little about their business as well!
Richard Weaver, DDS
Dayna Simmons Team
All Saints Episcopal School
Advanced Staffing, Inc.
Mobiloil Federal Credit Union
Legacy Christian Academy
Wade Billingsley Insurance
CHRISTUS Hospital
All Star Plumbing, Inc.
Quality Care Sitter Services, Inc.
Air Comfort, Inc.
MCM Elegante Hotel &
Conference Center
St. Anne Catholic School
Talon Insurance Agency, LTD
Lumpkin's Insurance & Associates
St. Anthony Cathedral School
Cathedral Christian Center &
School
American Personnel & Temps
Windstorm Doors & Shutters
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Mission
The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce serves its members
and community as a catalyst to have a positive impact on the economic well-being of Beaumont and the surrounding region.
Vision Statement
The Chamber's vision is for a healthy economy for the greater Beaumont area with maximum employment at all levels, quality of life venues for all levels of citizens and an attractive and well though of community.
Values Statement
The Chamber seeks to maintain integrity in ventures undertaken to promote economic prosperity and quality of life for the greater Beaumont community.
 
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