Texas Declared America's Top State for Business

"Claiming the spot as America's Top State for Business 2012 reinforces the fact that the Lone Star State is the nation's leader in fostering an economic climate that creates jobs, promotes innovation and opens the door to unlimited opportunity," Gov. Perry said. "Our conservative fiscal policies, including low taxes, fair courts and predictable regulations, keep our state the top destination to live, work, grow a business and raise a family."   Read more    

Congressional District 14 candidate Randy Weber was the guest of the Government Affairs Division on Tuesday. Mr. Weber described his background, his qualifications for office, and responded to questions.

The officer nominating committee chaired by Robert Turner met on Tuesday to review division leadership for the 2012-2013 program year. The officers and division chairs will be approved on Tuesday, July 17.

The Advancing New Technologies Division at Lamar University met on Thursday to plan their July 26 presentation to the Plant Manager Forum and the October 16 breakfast they are planning at Lamar University between research faculty and the business community.

We are asking southeast Texas employers to support the Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair in Lake Charles on August 7.  We would love to show up in great numbers for this event, which is free for employers and job seekers. We encourage all businesses looking to hire five or more employees to participate. For more information or to register as an employer or prospective employee, click here.

Leadership Plus is a program based on the belief fifty-five and older individuals can offer a wealth of experience, leadership and vitality to their communities all while enriching their own lives by having opportunities for service. The primary objectives of the program are to open the door to civic engagement and volunteering by reconnecting participants with community needs. This program is especially helpful to individuals in this age bracket who are new to the community or who have been out of touch with the community's economic development.

For more information on the Leadership Plus program, contact Amy Denison, program director, 838-6581, adenison@bmtcoc.org, or if you are interested in participating in the LP program. The first session of Leadership Plus is January 11, 2013. Please click on the link provided to nominate a candidate for this beneficial program. Nominations will be accepted through September 1, 2012.

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Monday, August 6 at 11:30 am will be The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Board Planning Retreat at the Lamar University Mary and John Gray Library, sponsored by  Mason Construction, Apex Payroll, and Baptist Beaumont Hospital.

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