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Jim Rich attend the meeting of the Port of Beaumont Commissioners in support of Pandora Methanol's tax abatement request. The agreement was approved at the meeting.
Jessica Hill hosted a group of students from Lamar University who are members of the Rotoract Club on Monday. Hosting the group allowed us to share information about the chamber and the Southeast Texas Young Professionals organization.
The media kickoff for Business Development Week was held at Capital One Bank on Tuesday. A large crowd assembled to hear about the events for the week scheduled for April 24-28.
Jim Rich traveled to Baton Rouge to speak to the public affairs committee of the Louisiana Chemical Council. The group is interested in the My Town campaign and are looking for ways to get their communities involved with the program.
The first Total Resource Campaign rewards luncheon was held on Thursday. The campaign total is almost $238,000. We appreciate the great start and look forward to the weeks ahead.
Jim Rich attended a luncheon reception held on Friday by Acadian Ambulance Service in honor of Congressman Ted Poe.
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The first Annual Business Development Week will be held at Lamar University and the MCM Elegante on Tuesday, April 24th through Saturday, April 28th. The 5 day event will include exciting and informative programs, workshops and the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour hosted by Lamar University. The event will be an opportunity for anyone interested in learning about business, starting a business or expanding an existing business. A variety of scheduled events will include professional development, business growth and expansion and general business topics.
Priced economically, business of all sizes will have the opportunity to participate in the inaugural event. Attendees will learn how to effectively and easily predict a business' success, how to use web tools and offline strategies to effectively promote a business, and strategies for effectively getting new customers to buy their products. Business Development Week is an opportunity to provide meaningful assistance to the community by emphasizing economic development and building stronger businesses. For more information, please contact the Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation at
(409) 838-6585.
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Plant a Garden, Grow a Community
On Thursday March 1st, the Health and Wellness group members of the 40th class of Leadership Beaumont presented its project activity on community gardens, "Plant a Garden, Grow a Community." The mission of Leadership Beaumont is "To identify, cultivate and develop leaders who will serve and positively impact their community."
The Beaumont Community Gardens Program mission is to encourage, strengthen, and support community gardening efforts through the promotion of responsible environmental stewardship, social interaction among our community, and the development of educational gardens for all ages.
The event was held at Nutrition and Services for seniors on Concord, where over 50 participants received information on gardening from meteorology and gardening expert Greg Bostwick and registered dietician MaryEllen Vivrett. In addition, Ava Graves of McCabe Roberts United Methodist church presented information about her group's experiences with community gardening. Tying everything together with his own flare and fun was the night's MC, KAYD Program Director, Jay Bernard.
Participants were given a plethora of information on the effects on overall health and well being of growing your own food. Members of the group said they felt motivated to start a garden in their own community and were made more aware of the importance of healthy choices. Dinner was prepared and served by BISD students from the Taylor Career Center.
Downtown Beaumont On the Move
On Thursday, February 9, 2012, the Economic Development Committee of Leadership Plus, a program of Leadership Beaumont, based on the belief fifty-five and older individuals can offer a wealth of experience, leadership and vitality to their communities while enriching their own lives and offer opportunities for service, presented "Downtown Beaumont On the Move" at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, located at 500 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas. With the assistance of guest speakers, Brenda Beadle, Capitol Project Manager for the City of Beaumont, and Carolyn Howard, Executive Director for Beaumont Main Street, those in attendance received valuable and exciting information relating to ongoing projects in which our community is presently involved, as well as those that are slated for future undertakings. The various projects will enhance and promote financial and cultural benefits not only for the residents of Beaumont, but for our Southeast Texas neighbors. Ms. Beadle and Ms. Howard strongly encouraged the attendees to take advantage of the many opportunities available to connect and become vitally involved in the future of our communities.
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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.
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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.
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Membership Division
Join us as we congratulate Nancy Seegers as the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce's February 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, a $50 gift card donated by Gulf Credit Union, a 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 Membership Manager Dale Champagne!
Nancy is employed by Clairmont Beaumont, LP
Submit your nomination now for March's Chamber Member Employee of the Month. Click here for the nomination form and return by email- dchampagne@bmtcoc.org or fax-(833-6718).
Ribbon Cutting
The Patio
We are always looking for motivated individuals to participate on the Membership committee. Please contact Dale at 838-6581 x108 if you are interested.
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March Chamber Clips Sponsored By:M & D Supply, Inc.
4580 College Street
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 842-8361
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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
Advanced Electronics
Shannon Hawthorne
8113 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 898-3626
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
Crockett Street Development
Mr. Joe Penland
6550 Tram Road
Beaumont, TX 77713
(409) 898-1170
CUSH Communications, Inc.
Ms. Tracie Payne
P.O. Box 22197
Beaumont, TX 77720
(409) 212-1111
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
Pandora Methanol LLC /
OCI Beaumont
Mr. Frank Bakker
P.O. Box 1647
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 723-1900
Post Oak Bank
Mr. Steve Lucas
8141 Gladys, Suite 103
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 866-0020
Randy Weber for Congress
Mr. Randy Weber
1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite 100
League City, TX 77573
(281) 410-8914
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!
Beaumont Iron & Metal Corp.
Samaritan Counseling Center of
Southeast Texas
Gulf Coast Fabricators
Gentz Cattle Company, Inc.
Neches River Festival
El Mina Nobles
Beaumont Main Street
Cathedral in the Pines
Orgain Bell & Tucker
Sattler Automotive Group
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Tuesday, March 13Mix & 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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