Jim Rich and the Jefferson County chamber of commerce executives met with Commissioner Brent Weaver and the new Airport Manager, Jennifer Hogancamp on Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting was to get acquainted and begin discussions about support for the airport. It has been sometime since we emphasized the issue of passenger service in and out of the Jack Brooks Regional Airport. Declining enplanements is a trend that must be reversed if the airport will continue its ranking with the FAA for resources. We also need to capture the dollars the area misses when travelers do not fly more directly to us. We discussed the reliability of flights and customer service. Ms. Hogancamp gives us a fresh set of eyes to reexamine airport issues and deserves our support.

Jim Rich attended the 15th Annual Texas Workforce Conference in Houston in his capacity as the Business Services Chairman of Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas. Our local workforce board, staff, and contractors received awards for the speed unemployed claimants are being re-employed and the reduction of administrative costs for childcare services. Checks for $25,000 and $50,000 were presented to be used for programs and services. Congratulations to Marilyn Smith and Lois Cornwell for their local leadership.

We were visited by an out of town prospect looking at Texas and our area for an economic development project. It was a visit that occurred after we responded to a request for proposal through the Governor's Office. Congratulations and thank you to Jessica Hill who prepared the response and coordinated the visit. We made the short list which is always an accomplishment considering the competition.  

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.  The first person to  

reply here with subject "Found It!" wins a $25 gift card from Mobiloil Federal Credit Union.   

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.

Membership Division

Join us as we congratulate ROSLYN ISADORE as The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce's November Chamber Member Employee of the Month!    

She was surprised by our staff and camera crew from KBTV FOX 4 with flowers donated by Petal's Florist, $50 gift card donated by Gulf Credit Union, gift basket donated by American Personnel & Temps and lunch for 4 at Carino's Italian Grill. She appeared on KBTV FOX 4 @ four for an interview with Chamber president Jim Rich! 

Roslyn is employed by MCM Elegante' Hotel & Conference Center.

Submit your nomination now for December's Chamber Member Employee of the Month.  Click here for the nomination form and return by email to dchampagne@bmtcoc.org or fax 833-6718.

Ribbon Cuttings

 

Beaumont Gracelake Townhomes 

 

 

Willy Ray's BBQ 

 

We are always looking for motivated individuals to participate on the Membership committee. Please contact Dale at 838-6581 x108 if you are interested.