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The Rotary Club of Beaumont recognized Shirley Bartos, Senior Vice President with their Vocational Excellence Award at their Wednesday meeting. Shirley was nominated by Chad Blanchard and was introduced by Michael Perez. The award was a complete surprise to her. She was recognized for her contributions to developing leaders through Leadership Beaumont for over three decades. Many of her graduates are Rotarians and were present in the audience. Shirley has announced her plans to retire in May 2012.
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Nominations are being accepted for the Leadership Beaumont 2013 class. Email nominations to sbartos@bmtcoc.org. Submit the nominee's name, business, position, mailing address, phone, fax and email. Application deadline is March 15. Orientation for nominees will be Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the chamber board room. Application forms will be given to the nominees at the orientation on March 29. The 2013 LB program will begin August 23, 2012.
Sixty eighth grade students from 7 BISD middle schools, Lumberton middle school and two Port Arthur middle schools participated in a youth leadership program on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Lamar University. Jimmy Harrison, Talon Insurance Agency, is chairman of the youth leadership committee.

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The 2012 Total Resource Campaign is officially underway!
The To tal Resource Campaign is a six week sponsorship drive to secure sponsorships for the upcoming year. These sponsorships fund our operations, events, publications and electronic media. Over the next several weeks, you may be contacted by a volunteer working on behalf of the Chamber to give you an opportunity to choose a sponsorship that will benefit your business.
We thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2012 Small Business Awards
The 2012 Small Business Awards will be presented on April 25, 2012, during Business Development Week at the Small Business Awards Luncheon.
The Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation, in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce, is now accepting nominations for the following awards:
- Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Dr. Robert A. Swerdlow Small Business Person of the Year (Open to all Southeast Texas businesses)
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Exporter of the Year
- Family-Owned Business of the Year
Award nominations are open to all businesses meeting the award criteria throughout Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties. Criteria is detailed on the nomination form.
To download nomination forms, visit here.
Check out how SBA has helped small businesses grow into multi-million dollar organizations. For more information on how SBA can help you grow your business, contact SBAlliance Capital at
(409) 838-6585.
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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.
Ribbon Cutting
Company E
Mix & Mingle
Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza
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Thank you to our February sponsor:
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Visit mytownmyjobmyvoice.org
to find out how the oil and gas industry is under attack, and what you can do about it.
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A1 Filter Service Co. Mr. Michael Kibodeaux 525 East Lee Street China, TX 77613 (409) 752-5734
Apricot Lane Boutique Mr. Randall Cole 6155 Eastex Freeway, Suite 120 Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 350-1480
BBVA Compass Ms. Marcy Glaze 8425 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 981-6000
BBVA Compass Ms. Julie Russ 2925 Dowlen Rd. Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 981-6000
Beaumont Dealers Auction, Inc. Ms. Laura Miller-Sattler 12151 Hwy 90 Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 866-5677
Frank DiCesare Photography Mr. Frank DiCesare P.O. Box 13054 Lake Charles, LA 70612 (781) 724-8568
H & J Construction Ms. Angela Frazier 7870 Fox Cove Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 626-2590
Harbor Home Health Ms. Sheryl Whipkey 3515 Fannin Street, Suite 103 Beaumont, TX 77701 (409) 835-1670
Houston Fertility Institute Ms. Stephanie Minda 13215 Dotson, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77070 (409) 212-1636
Innovative Ventilation Systems Mr. Erik Frederiksen 1350 Lindbergh Drive Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 842-0800
L.U.D.I. Contractors, LLC Ms. Brenda Nidini 550 IH-10 South, Suite 203-204 Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 597-2624
One Corner at a Time Wellness Group Mr. Gerald Paschal 3436 Fannin Street Beaumont, TX 77701 (409) 832-0044
Safety Source Apparel Ms. Diane Cupps 5050 College Street Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 892-5761
Turn Key Mortgage Mr. Ronnie Ramirez 5655 Eastex Freeway, Suite M2 Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 813-2274
Walgreens Ms. Tarmita Hunter 3990 East Lucas Drive Beaumont, TX 77708-5513 (409) 898-2727
Thank you to this week's
reinvesting members! Associated Builders & Contractors Basco Construction BK Mechanical Services, Inc. Cardinal Glass Co., Inc. Chemtrade Refinery Services Claybar Funeral Home Eastex Farm and Home Efficient Systems Floyd's Cajun Seafood & Texas Steakhouse Four Alarm Productions HPP JK Chevrolet Kelley Emergency Alert Systems Liberty Golf Cars Liberty Tax Service Mercy Funeral System, Inc. Mouton's Catering, Inc. Outsource Staffing Inc. Promotion Solutions Snider Law Firm, PLLC Some Other Place St. Mark's Episcopal Church |
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Thursday, February 23Mix & Mingle
4:30-6:30pm
TMC Orthopedic
4026 Dowlen Road
Wednesday, February 29
Ribbon Cutting
9:30am
The Patio
4026 Dowlen RoadTuesday, March 13
Mix & Mingle
4:30-6:30pm
Capital One - Gateway
3775 Stagg Drive
Wednesday, March 14
Ribbon Cutting
3:00pm
Girl Scouts - San Jacinto Council
700 North Street, Suite F
Friday, March 23
Ribbon Cutting
10:00am
All Around Service & Maintenance
445 Langham Street
Thursday, March 29
Mix & Mingle
7:30-9:00am
FivePoint Credit Union
3700 Skyline Drive, Nederland
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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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