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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. 

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.

 

 

The 2012 Total Resource Campaign is officially underway!

 

The Total 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! 

 

 

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.
 



  

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 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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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 

Upcoming Events  

 

 

 


 

Thursday, February 23
Mix & Mingle
4:30-6:30pm
TMC Orthopedic
4026 Dowlen Road

Wednesday, February 29
Ribbon Cutting
9:30am
The Patio
4026 Dowlen Road

Tuesday, 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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Don't miss Business Connection!

 

Every Friday morning 7:30am

MCM Elegante'   

Tradewinds Tavern  

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 




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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