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In This Issue

Quarterly City Manager Meeting Announcement
  
Innovative Corporate Soultions Presentation this week
  
2011 Oceans of Opportunity Job Fair - Gain free marketing exposure!
    
Spotlight on Small Business - Medusa Tile, Inc. & Design Center   

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Upcoming Events

February 15th:  Ribbon Cutting - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; 2000 Fort Point Road - Room 175, Galveston, 1:00 p.m.

 

February 15th:  Open House and Ribbon Cutting - Gulf Copper; 2920 Todd Road, Pelican Island, Galveston, 5:00 p.m.

 

February 16th:  Innovative Corporate Soultions presentations; Chamber office, 519 25th Street, 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. 

 

February 17th:  AM Networking; Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, 2803 53rd Street, Galveston, 7:30 a.m.

 

 

February 18th:  C-Crewe Luncheon

 

February 23rd:  Oceans of Opportunity Job Fair; Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd, 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

 

February 23rd:  After-5 Business Mixer; Hilton Resort Galveston Island, 5600 Seawall Blvd, 5:00 p.m.

 

 

February 24th:  Seawall Enhancement Public Hearing; Galveston City Hall - 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 4:00 p.m. 

 

March 17th:  Quarterly City Manager Meeting; City Hall Room 204, 10:00 a.m.

 

March 17th:  After-5 Business Mixer; D'Vine Wine, 2110 Strand, 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Recent Ribbon Cuttings

January 14th:  Hotel Galvez & Spa Hall of History
  Hall of History RC

January 20th:  Interim Healthcare
Interim Healthcare RC
  
January 20th:  Four Points by Sheraton
Four Points RC
  
January 22nd:  Galveston Island Humane Society
Galveston Island Humane Society RC 
  
February 1st:  Rita's Italian Ices
 Rita's Italian Ices Photo

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The Advocate Weekly

GALVESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Promoting and Advocating for Business since 1845

Volume 2, Issue 5

February 14, 2011

Dear Chamber Member,

 

The staff of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!

Uh-oh!  Did you forget to order flowers, buy some sweets or pick up a gift for your valentine?  Pick up your Membership Directory or click here to go to the Galveston Chamber's website and search for a fellow member business, such as a florist, gift shop or bakery, that could help you out.  Opportunities to support our fellow members are all around us!
  
Sincerely,
  

Erin M. Kay

Membership Development Director

Quarterly City Manager Meeting Announcement
 
Letter from Business Development Committee Chair
  

Dear Galveston Chamber of Commerce Members:

 

Our first 2011 Quarterly City Manager meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17th at 10:00 a.m. in room 204 at City Hall.  We are looking for input from our members regarding issues, concerns or compliments for City Staff.  I have assured Steve LeBlanc that I will provide him a list no later than March 10th so that he can be prepared to address issues.  PLEASE take some time to respond with issues particular to your business.  It is helpful to be specific when bringing up concerns:  "Please fix the pothole at 25th and Church" is more useful than "bring more tourists to the island."  This is your opportunity to leverage your Chamber Membership to make sure your concerns are heard by the City Leadership as well as tracked and followed-up by your Chamber Leadership.  Compliments are welcome, they reinforce that we notice when efforts are made to accommodate our concerns.

 

Best regards,

 

 

Vice President & General Manager
 
Malin International Ship Repair & Drydock, Inc

Galveston Chamber of Commerce Board Member

2011 Business Development Committee Chair

Craig Marston
 
Innovative Corporate Solutions Presentation
  

Would you like to learn how you can be a hero to your company and your family, speed up economic recovery and retain your most valuable employees?

 

Please join us for an information session  presented by Innovative Corporate Solutions to learn more about Rovia Dream Trips.

 

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

 

Galveston  Chamber of Commerce
 
519 25th Street
Galveston Island

 

 Morning Session at 9:00 a.m.
 

 Afternoon Session at 2:00 p.m.

 

Refreshments will be provided.

                                           

RSVP to ekay@galvestonchamber.com

 

 

 YOUR EMPLOYEES' MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH:

 

 "Workplace stress can take it's toll. In order to maintain a strong state of mental health, the human body needs a release and a source of replenishment. An ideal vacation should eliminate stress, encourage relaxation and provide opportunities for rejuvenation, making the benefits of the experience immeasurable." - Dorothy Cantor, President of the American Psychological Foundation

 

SOLUTION CAN COST THE EMPLOYER $0.00:

Rovia Dream Trips, a rising star in the benefits arena, offers the perfect solution. Employers that participate in the program realize improvements in employee satisfaction and loyalty, reductions in employee turnover, increased employee productivity, reductions in stress related healthcare costs and more. Employers' contribution is optional.

 

 

2011 Oceans of Opportunity Job Fair


Gain Marketing Exposure at the 2011 Job Fair

 

The Galveston Chamber would like to extend an invitation to all members to bring in your promotional items to be included in goody bags for the participating employers of the 2011 Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair.

 

If you would like to participate, please bring approximately 160 items to the Galveston Chamber office (519 25th Street) by February 16, 2011.  Please do not bring business cards.  Examples of acceptable items are magnets, pens, koozies, tape measures, etc. 

 

Please email ekay@galvestonchamber.com with any questions. 

 

 Job Fair Flyer

 

 

Spotlight on Small Business
  
Medusa Tile, Inc. & Design Center

  Medusa Tile

Are you building or remodeling a home in Galveston?  No project should be attempted without visiting Medusa Tile, Inc. & Design Center.  Whether you are doing countertops or a tile project, we offer many choices including granite and quartz countertops, natural stone tile, porcelain tile, mosaics in natural stone or glass blends.  We have it all!
  
Medusa Tile, Inc. & Design Center
3302 Broadway St.
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone:  409-741-TILE (8453)
Fax:  409-741-8458
Store hours M-F 8:30 - 5:00
Sat. By Appointment

 

  
Medusa Tile has space for lease!  Call Marisa at 409-741-8453 (office) or come by and see it.
  • 2 offices (leased together)
  • 1 office = 298 SF
  • 2 office = 169 SF
  • Small closet
  • Wall with opening between the offices
  • Great sign space facing westbound traffic on Broadway (side of building)
  • Access to bathroom
  • 24 hour access with door on 33rd street
  • Available on April 1st
  • $ 970.00/month includes water and electricity
  • Loading dock and more storage available at additional cost
  • More SF available if necessary
We can spotlight your business for free!
  

Please email ekay@galvestonchamber.com and include the following:

 

1. A small paragraph describing what services/products your business offers

2. Contact information you would like to include

3. Your logo and or photos