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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN DEC 12 2000 A _ Economic Development Division BEAUMONT , O COMMERCE N C C C Z L '1 L C r R Z U Presentation to Cit y of Beaumont Cit y Council December 12, 2000 M M K M K 03 M M) U) 1EAJUMONT BER OF COMMERCE o AND READY FOR BUSINESS 0 0 P.O. Box 3150 • Beaumont, TX 77704 • (409) 838-6581 m M EXHIBIT A . .,� z 0 U O H z r December 12, 2000 EALJMONT BER OF COMMERCE AND READY FOR BUSINESS Ll The Honorable David Moore, Mayor, City of Beaumont and Members of City Council 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77704-3827 Dear Mayor Moore and Council Members: On behalf of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Council, and the newly established Beaumont Economic Development Foundation, I am requesting your consideration of renewing the partnership and funding assistance from the City of Beaumont toward our community's 2000-2001 economic development program. We cordially request economic development funding of$57, 500 from the City of Beaumont. This includes $50,000 in economic development funding payable to the Beaumont Economic Development Foundation to perform the traditional marketing, business recruitment, and retention services; and an additional $7,500 payable to the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce to fund our small/minority business economic development program. The 2000-2001 fiscal year's fund campaign will include investment from area businesses, individuals and other entities. The Beaumont Economic Development Foundation was formed to provide them full tax benefits for their contributions and to provide an organization dedicated to economic development which will increase our flexibility to develop specific economic development projects. The funding goals for this private sector campaign are $100,000. The Chamber of Commerce will continue to provide staff resources and funds from its general budget to support the overall economic development budget, which totals approximately $220,000. We will designate the $7500 funds for the small/minority economic development program as a separate budget project within the Chamber of Commerce budget. We very much appreciate your continued support and look forward to working with you in the future. Sincerely, (9 blv-�— ohn Breier, President An Accredited Member Of The United States Chamber Of Commerce 450 Bowie Post Office Box 3150 Beaumont,Texas 77704 409.838.6581 Fax 409.833.6718 i 0 w J Q Z Z Q O O O N Economic Development Division Annual Report 2000 The business retention and recruitment efforts of the economic development division met with significant success and demonstrate the benefit of having a strong focus on economic development by the Chamber of Commerce. Long term efforts to improve the Sabine-Neches Waterway and expand international trade were emphasized throughout the year. The second year of a major initiative to develop a more aggressive and innovative economic development program led to some exciting accomplishments with the most noteworthy being the attraction of West TeleServices Corporation of Omaha,Nebraska to our city. West, a leading provider of integrated services designed to connect clients with their customers, will open its 28th customer contact center at the Village Shopping Center in early 2001 with plans to employ 600 to 800 or more employees. Months of work and negotiation,with great support by the City of Beaumont and other allies, resulted in the decision to select Beaumont from other communities in Texas and the South. The attraction of a new industry will serve to further diversify the economy while contributing an estimated $64.4 million dollars of taxable spending over a 10-year period. The impact on the region's unemployment rate could be a reduction as much as three-fourths of one per cent. A new industrial growth and retention program was begun with visits scheduled with key business leaders to express appreciation for their subsidiaries in Beaumont and identify opportunities for growth in which the Chamber and community leaders could be of assistance. County Judge Carl Griffith Jr. and Mayor David Moore were invited to join the Chamber leadership in trips to the corporate headquarters of such major employers as Exxon-Mobil, Trinity Industries, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, DuPont,the United States Postal Service, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Local visits were conducted at C&D Robotics and with the Chief Executive Officers for Hibernia Bank of New Orleans and the Memorial Hermann Baptist System. The Economic Development Council, in an effort to get to know local operations conducted their monthly meetings at such locations as Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital,the DuPont Industrial Park, City Hall, The Texas Workforce Center, the Lamar University Business School, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital. i The most noteworthy business retention visit and subsequent success involved Conn's Appliances. Their need for a new headquarters and deliberations to consider locations in and outside of Beaumont, mobilized city and Chamber leaders to address issues necessary to retain this home grown company in Beaumont. Their relocation to the old Fiesta Store on College Street could result in an expansion of 200 jobs over the next three years. Another success involved the Remote Encoding Center of the U.S. Postal Service located downtown. The decision to close five other centers including all other centers in Texas leaves the local facility in a great position to pick up the work of the other plants _ and continue to flourish in the years ahead. rr 1 1 R Keeping an eye on the long term needs of the area is a major focus of the economic development efforts and this year the division joined with the other divisions of the 3 C 4 Chamber to draw attention to the importance of the feasibility study for navigation C 1 improvements to the Sabine-Neches Waterway and the benefit of expanding international I trade opportunities through the Port of Beaumont. The division further worked with other entities on future work force development issues. I 1 The economic development division was represented by a nineteen-member council with I the mission to enhance the economic vitality of Beaumont through partnerships with the I City of Beaumont, Entergy, Beaumont Main Street,entities throughout Jefferson County, and the Partnership of Southeast Texas, the regional economic development corporation. c One of the major responsibilities of the division is the development of financial resources to support the Chamber's economic development program. A fund development campaign launched on February 16 with a kick-off breakfast resulted in a record total of private investment. Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of :3 I Business and Chambers of Commerce was the featured speaker. A follow-up breakfast to 1 recognize the 1999-2000 Economic Development Fund investors was held on September I 13 with Jeff Moseley, Executive Director of the Texas Department of Economic I Development as the quest speaker. Dan Hallmark, Hibernia, and Michael Barnhill, Entergy-Texas, were recognized for their individual efforts on behalf of the council. k 70 C The division sponsors regular economic analysis panels who gather and share i information about Beaumont and Southeast Texas. Community areas represented on the D panel include real estate, transportation, workforce, and government. Other areas include C convention and tourism, retail, and downtown redevelopment and other experts. Press conferences were held at the City Council chambers in October, January, April, and July o to report on economic activity. ;r Chamber staff responded to seventy-five requests for proposals based upon specific business leads and well over 1000 general requests for information about doing business 0 in Beaumont. The ability to respond quickly to requests for demographics, trends, and C resource information about the area is the cornerstone of any economic development program. The continuous updating of materials and the web-site, w%%m.bmtcoc.ofg is vital 1 since more and more site selection research is initiated via the Internet. The division m p initiated the publication of a quarterly economic review, which is disseminated K M C electronically to a wide audience, and other publications highlighting current economic K trends, and new development and expansions. The 2000-2001 Directory of Manufacturers M in Southeast Texas was published and is available to members and the public. Every Cn i quarter Chamber staff participate in an extensive cost of living survey which is reported to ACCRA,the association of economic development and chamber of commerce P researchers. The results are part of the national cost of living index. Chamber staff are m active participants in the Texas Economic Development Council and the American o I Economic Development Council, two professional organizations for economic p 1 development professionals. K n 1 � M i m 1 � 1 1 -00 i The economic development division is enthusiastic about the Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex and has worked with the Project Manager and the Architect to assist in the planning for the 221-acre project. The Chamber supported the festivities for the Crockett Street Groundbreaking Ceremonies on May 17 and other efforts to revitalize downtown. Work was concluded with the City Manager and Economic Development Coordinator of the City of Beaumont on a variety of issues including a major revision to the tax abatement policy which was adopted by City Council. Several new promising prospects and leads are pending including other call centers and telecommunications companies, manufacturers, and an oil processing plant. The Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation is housed at the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and is supported by the staff. The Chamber's Vice President for Economic Development serves as the Executive Director and there is a thirty-three- member board of directors comprised of business and community leaders from Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin Counties. Chuck Ege, President of Bank One, Texas serves as the chairman and Wade Billingsley, a State Farm Insurance Agent, is the vice-chairman. The foundation is a certified development company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration to market, process, and service small business loans. Job growth through local new business development is a major goal of the Chamber's economic development program and the foundation provides growing businesses with long term, fixed rate financing for the purposes of acquisition of land, buildings and/or improvements to construct new facilities. A record number of six (6) loans were funded during the year raising the loan portfolio by 2.8 million dollars to $5.1 million dollars. The 1999-2000 loans will create 120 new jobs in the next two years. Due to the high volume of loans, the foundation board of directors awarded $15,000 in grants to area chambers of commerce and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at Lamar University. 00 a 00 00 00 00 00 .a of 00 00 Minority Affairs Division Annual Report 2000 0 00 The Minority Affairs Division received renewed emphasis with committee members being placed in each of the other divisions. This is a concerted effort to enhance all of the Chamber committees and divisions with minority and small business representation. 00 The division requested and received from the City of Beaumont funds that will assist the development of the FasTrac Entrepreneurial Training Program and other business development activities. FasTrac is aimed at providing education to potential entrepreneurs, assist them in developing strong and growing companies, increase job creation, and stimulate economic development. The plan is to develop new small and minority businesses and provide the training and mentoring to help these businesses succeed. Three (3) instructors from Lamar University School of Business received the FasTrac"Train-The-Trainer" instruction at the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The first class should be offered during the spring of 2001. The division is continuing an ongoing mentoring program, and providing other assistance. Initiatives: 1. Continue to facilitate procurement opportunities among local businesses; government, state, and federal agencies; and, national and multi-national corporations. 2. Facilitate partnership and join ventures when needed. Networking opportunities. 3. Develop a Business Directory— minority/small businesses. 4. Enhance capital sources and resources. 5. Support education,job training, and business ownership opportunities. 00 so so 06 A 00 to 00 00 00 00 A A 00 Y O LL O cr- Q C7 O Cc BEAUMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION PROGRAM OF WORK 2000-2001 MISSION STATEMENT To enhance the economic vitality of Beaumont, Texas, through a coordinated effort to bring ideas, energies and monies together toward specific economic development goals and objectives. Financial and resource development will be a major focus of the Economic Development Division. PROGRAM OF WORK • Focus on a capital fund campaign to raise a minimum of $100,000 for the economic development program by September 30, 2001. • Work to establish and develop the Beaumont Economic Development Foundation, a 5034(3) organization aimed at more aggressive and focused economic development efforts. • Focus on business retention and job creation within existing industry and business. - Work with the executives of West Teleservices Corporation and other appropriate allies for their successful start-up of their operations at the Village Shopping Center and the recruitment, selection, and training of 600 to 800 employees. - Visit corporate offices of a minimum of 10 businesses and industries to express appreciation and identify growth opportunities. - Identify locally owned businesses with potential for expansion and provide assistance in growing their businesses. - Continue to promote and enhance small and minority business. - Continue to work with public and private entities to promote new trade opportunities. • Target business groups for direct solicitation to aggressively market Beaumont through trade shows, direct mail, market missions and trade allies to attract new industry and to develop a more diverse business base. - Maintain a cooperative marketing effort with Texas Department of Economic Development, Partnership of Southeast Texas, Entergy, area realtors and other trade allies. - Host a"get to know"Beaumont for site selection consultants and developers. • Actively promote public awareness of the progress of the Neches River deepening and widening study and its importance to the area. • Cooperate with City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Port of Beaumont, Entergy, Partnership of Southeast Texas, Texas Department of Economic Development and appropriate state and federal agencies to accomplish Chamber economic development mission. .e _ - The economic analysis panel will meet quarterly to disseminate economic information to leaders from the Beaumont area. - Publish periodic news concerning trends, new and expanding businesses, and other economic development news. • Actively support the development of the Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex, downtown redevelopment such as the Crockett Street Entertainment District and waterfront development, and the Jefferson County initiatives to promote the Southeast Texas Regional Airport. • Partner with the City of Beaumont to develop a long-range strategy to ensure Beaumont's growth and development through the completion of a economic development plan. The plan will serve as the road map to guide community development, job creation, and retention efforts. POT w . Beaumont Chamber of Commerce xi Minority Affairs Division Program of Work 2000—2001 we n Statement we ibis division shall work to create an inclusive atmosphere in all of the chamber's activities,to encourage membership and participation by minorities, and to actively recruit,mentor, and champion the development of historically underutilized businesses in the Beaumont community, i.e., ethnic minority businesses, women owed businesses, and small businesses. Program of Work Recruit ethnic minority businesses and professional persons for Chamber membership and board service. Develop initiatives to make ethnic minorities feel included in activities and develop a support system within the Chamber of Commerce. Identify and communicate capital sources for entrepreneurs and existing businesses, i.e., 504, city section 108, banks, abatement programs, etc. Support Lamar University Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and the FasTrac Program. The Program will provide training, and educate new and existing businesses. Develop strong mentor/incubator program by December 2001. 40 U) w m 2 w m w w O U Economic Development Council 2001 Eddie Arnold Tom Gober Charles Mason Regional Manager President President Southwestern Bell Telephone Entre Business Technology Center Mason Construction,Inc. 555 Main Street,Room 434 229 Dowlen Road P.O.Box 20057 Beaumont,TX 77701-3212 Beaumont,TX 77706-5962 Beaumont,TX 77720-0057 Gene Arnold Carl R-Griffith Eric Meadows Small Business Dev,Center Jefferson County Real Estate Manager 855 Florida P.O.Box 4025 Phelan Investments Beaumont,TX 77705 Beaumont,TX 77704-4025 P.O.Box 1390 Beaumont,TX 77704-1390 Larry Beaulieu Station Manager Dan S.Hallmark David Moore KFDM-TV Freedom Corporation Area President City Of Beaumont P.O.Box 7128 Hibernia-Beaumont P.O.Box 3827 Beaumont,TX 77726-7128 P.O.Box 2751 Beaumont,TX 77704-3827 Beaumont,TX 777042751 Stephen Bonc ek Ed Myers City Manager Kyle Hayes Administrator/CEO City Of Beaumont Executive Assitant to City Christus St.Elizabeth Hospital P.O.Box 3827 Mgr/Economic P.O.Box 5405 Beaumont,TX 77704-3827 Development Director Beaumont,TX 77726-5405 City Of Beaumont Tom Burger Patti Owens Mechanical Manager Carolyn Howard Sales Manager ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery Executive Director Holiday Inn Beaumont Midtown P.O.Box 3311 Beaumont Main Street 2095 North Eleventh Street Beaumont,TX 77704-3311 595 Orleans Street,Suite 1012 Beaumont,TX 77703-4909 Beaumont,TX 77701-3204 Sheri Buscher J.Milton Prewitt Owner Bill Kimbrough President Triple"D"Guest Ranch President,Board of Commissioners J.M.Prewitt Company Rt.2 Box 458 Port of Beaumont P.O.Box 528 Warren,TX 77664 5720 Pickwick Beaumont,TX 77704-0528 Beaumont,TX 77706-2626 Bessie F.Chisum Ron Reed Owner Robert Krienke President Chisum Resource Management President Lamar Bank 595 North 19th Street Lamar Institute of Technology P.O.Box 6007 Beaumont,TX 77706-5014 P.O.Box 1.0043 Beaumont,TX 77705-6007 Beaumont,'IBC 77710-0043 George W.Gardner Karl Segura President Industrial Recruiter G.A.J.Investments&Associates Entergy-Texas 4110 Washington Boulevard P.O.Box 2951 Beaumont,TX 77705-1038 Beaumont,TX 777042951 w w U_ O z O U W I i i I n n jITTStT777� 1111AUMONT EX."00NO ll IC' 1t13VI1.N' u 131iA1JM11NT ("'011AMBEaR OF COATb113RC13 450 1lOWlli 138AI7bI(INT, TX 77701 4IKI-It311-G581 13CIINIIMIC 1)IiV81A1PbIENT DIVISION 1.74CONOMIC' INDK,'oAT0RS LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX - ALLOCATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY- 1113AIJMONT 10)))) 2000 .TAN $1 ,501 p035*67 $19))459175545 FEB $3 p21)1 t66O.02 $3A339722o38 MALI $l ,137996 39*49 .$19850, 1131 . 7 7 APR $19709A73*30 $1 ,1)84,:34):3.1):3 MAY $2 p610,707.:38 $29786p018916 JUN $1 ,801),508.01) $1 ,8:35,00:3. 1.0 JUL $l ,7:30,507. l :3 $1 ,819410 904 AUG $2,600472949 $2p52597440' 81 SEp $1 ,78241 :3.:18 $19700p818*32 0('o'o T $ 1 ,7:30,7:31).:3:3 $ 1 ,1) 14905:3.48 NOV $2, 11)11, 102.1)13 $2v574o063s 30 DEC, $291 : 139:172.08 - TOTAL $21,902,528.52 $24t 337,459. 74 EaC'ONOMIC' I lll:AlJMONT UNEMPLOYMENT RATES - 1999 1ABOR -l�ORCO'l: l:1ViPLOYl:l) - IJNl:1V1PLOYrl) RATE I I ' JAN '57204 3262 3942 609 FEB . 57373 53423 t"1950 609 UARCH- 5-7695 53149 T 4446 , X7.7 APItIL 57485 53136 4349 7*6 MAY 57352 527851 4567 8 JUNE 58452 52757 5695' 9.7 JULY 57891 52934 4957 8A AUG 57460 52931 4729 ,- 8:2 SEPT 56978 52391 4587 1 191 OC"O ' 57241 52867 4374 796 NOV' 5.7','16 ) 52334 4476 7s,8 I)Ia", �7t127 , x2807 4320 7.t; AVG 57477 52944 4533 1 7*9 C < t *I i i i i i it i ijil i EW"ONOMIC INDICATORS 111:AiJMONT IJNL+'NPl Ol'11 EWT IIAT*I:S - 2000- = IdUlOR Tl)RC3.7a ' EMPl.OY1,3l) UNEMPLOYED R1 T1,41d JAN 57069 524117 4582 13 FEW 56U7- 521 t)1) 43 211 7. 7, MARCH 56.,fi65 52136 442)) 7 ,11 APRIL 56605 . 5 2-,tH)6 •421111 7.6.; MAY 567611 52271 44117 7.11 JUNE: 57550 521411 5437 9*4 JULY 56820 52147 4673 13.1 AIJt� 551109 51402 4407 7.11 SEPT '5.57113 515l3 • 4205 7, 0 C!T 5 642 517111 3924 791 NOV - D13C - \ c A \4 I-vi 1 A I I I I 1 -1411 J 1 -3 i 1 1 1 i 1 Ea C'0N0MI(; I N 1)1 A T 0 R S PORT OF I3 �AIJ'MUN' ' hgli T ACTIVITY f 1998 RANIt IN NATION CARGO UN TONS) 60,05 1.,1144 10 FOREIGN ' UA1)l: UN TONS) 4:341 :39721 7 110111-ESTIC TRADE (IN TONS) 16t638t 12:3 20. SOUTHEAST TEXAS ItEd IUNAL AI11PU11TmPASSI3NGI:II COUNTS ENPLANED I)I:PUN-131) 1998 113,339 1119140 1 999 99 t 34 3 98,319 2000* 769155 73o833 � JANUARY m t)t;'1'Ul3l:l12000 J , EX,'ONOMIC INDICUTORS COST OF LIVING INDEX THE: AMI:IIIt;AN CHAMBEdR O t�01)IMERCI: RESEURCHERS' ASSOCIATION (A(;CRA) COMPII.I:S A QUARTERLY COST OP LIVING Rl:PORT FOR 3(X) CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, THE t:OMPOSITE FIGIJIII:S 11I:PlIEMEWTEU) BELOW ARE FOR BEAt1MONT REdLATIVE TO THE NATIONAL AVERAGE (100*00). THIS DATA Rl?,dPRI:SENTS THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE YEAR 20(H). CITY ALL ITEMS HOUSING HEALTHCARE IJTI.LI'I'Y ABILENE, TX 101 . 7 107,*6 I12s5 10001 BEAUMONT9 TX 9294 9001 88. 7 13*6 DALLAS, TX 10101 96*8 1031.33 107o2 LAitl: CHARI.I:S, LA 94s6 9109 85o2 122o5 llAUAi�n VL-lr%AA Jn iAIWUnnu.l 1HOd3H ivnNN`d WOE, nisi i)nnC)H i NI "I 'li 'l A ill t c t t i r i III i AA AA c A A A It i i i 1 is ii l INDICUTORS .SINGLEwFAMILY PI:I MITS BEjAlJMONTmPORT ARTHUR NSA l�1tH) 12()t) 1x) I;tH) (RX) 4(X) 2(H) t) 1990 1 M)1 1992 1 993 1994 1995 1 WHi 1997 19911 1999 IA : • • "113 3 J 3 l INDICUTORS AVl:lUGE SAL13S PRICE OF SINGLEMMFANILY ROME 111:AIJMONTMMPORT ARTHUR MSA 1100000 70M)0 tK)t) ( ME it),(H)() 5(),000 409000 3(),()O() 2(),t)()t) WON() N() t) 1880 1991 1992 1 993 1994 1 995 1996 1997 19911 1899 • lir.AIJMtlNT 4 14411 illilililil ) , 11 ) 11111111ililillilill . $ ,Iltlt i Beaumont-bas enjoyed tremendous growth throughout the past year. Some new businesses, expansions and relocations include: * West Teleservices customer call center ($8 million) ® The Bert & Jack Binks Horticultural Center - Tyrrell * Park * Girls Haven new facility at the former BPM club Conn's Appliance Inc. corporate offices relocating to the former Fiesta store. * Phoenix Millwork. plans to build a 50,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility * Numerous- restaurants, cafes, and delis * Numerous retail and service establishments i EMPANI)ING • Construction- of Westfield Shopping Center -on Dowlen Road at Folsom Drive • Announcement of Lucas Promenade at the former Walmart location at 3955 Eastex Freeway and Shops on the Dowlen on the lot between Lowe's and- the U;Sm' Postal Service's Tobe Hahn station • BASF FINA plans to build Olefins Conversion Unit in conjunction with the Sabina Petrochemicals LLC Integrated C4 Olefins Complex ($200 million) , s x •VIP!4' k'.'1 .� .e.: y ::r':-. � yy _ -• ayiJ'I�7 P /C .. h' J AND MIJ(;H MOR1:........... . 1 I 1101JNTIFIJL Bl.?aAIJMO'NT IiI:CAUSI: QN I1I1AIJMONTPS LOW LIVING ANI)-AUSINESS - C'#OS. S.vGt)Ol) '! RANSWt)RTATION At;t;l: S, AND AN NGr( ING EC`#ONOM'lC I)IWEMOI MEdNT EFFORTv IT HAS LIMITLESS GROWTH POTI�NTIAL, DURING THE PAST YI:AII, IA)CAL AGENCIES HAVE AC'o'TIYI:LY PURSUING IlUSINI:SS I:X-PANSIONS. " THESE. EFFORTS RAYI? PAID -OFFp AS SERVICE: FIRMS SIJt;II AS^ t;ALL (;I:N'1'ERS ANI)' BA(;II-t FFI(;>r CREDIT OPEdllATIONS I.?dXP RI:SS YN'1'I:III:ST IN This I3l�AUMONT PORT ARTHUR LISA AREA. e ARIA l:l)IPLOY1)II:NT HAS GROWN IN THE PAST YEARS ANI) TIII: BEAUMON', mPORT ARTHUR LISA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS STRONG,TRANSPORTATION NETWORK ANI) GROWING INDUSTRIAL I:MPLOYMI:NT. i ;IIS1 i Jiji j i i ( 1 1 4 ( t ( t { ( { 4133 6133 4133 11 1$ 4 t it 3 414141314 't l t l OUR NEdXT STEWS Plans for;-the Southeast Texas Entertainment Comptex were unveiled, in 1999. The Entertainment Complex, which is a 217.5 acre project will include new fairgrounds, -.exhibit and convention -space,, rodeo arena, livestock. and show barns, outdoor concert pavilion,,: . Olympic-standard fast itch softball. complex,lex, ice- hockey rink, water park and much more. The expected completion date is during the year 2002. y Another attraction in the works is Crockett Street Entertainment District. Five rehabilitated down-town r buildings will be the site for this Entertainment District which will include restaurants, a theater and _retail shops. Renovations have begun and the .Grand Opening is scheduled for 2001 . llEjAlJMONT CHAMBIsM OF (30MME-dR(olza l)I:1)1(.0'A110N T 0 Ea CO N 0 M 1(.'0 1)14a Vl:Lt)PMEjNT WIs Sl4j'RVE t)IJII M1.7,MIIEaItS ANI) THls t"t)yiMUNITY AS A tU'I't LYS,"T TO HAVE A POSITIVE, I1)Il AC'OT ON 1113AUMONT AND This SIJRROUNI)INC"I Il1st3"FIONS TH1.7a Et;t)Nt)MI("o' 1)IsVE'Lt)P1)II:NT DIVISION `trILL (10ONTINIJI444 TO BRINC'r II)14dAS, IsNEaItCRI:S AND MONIES TOG,1.74TH1sII '1't)`I'ARD SPIst;II+It; GOALS TO lsNHANCOE THE E(O'ONt)1)iit; VITALITY OF 111'.44dAIJ MONT* l r y f i t •4 fr o w 4` 9F 6 M8 1 l 1 1 Z f � 4JOM 10 WBJOOJd IOOZ podou lenuuv 00 AkA � a Leto from the Cbairman It has been a privilege and honor • The coalition of five area to serve as your Chairman of the chambers of commerce to Beaumont Chamber of form the Jefferson County Commerce. Throughout the Chamber Legislative Response past year our goal was to remain Team (JCCLRT) which r '? focused and address those issues discusses critical issues facing that adversely affect our business our business community and " environment. The Chamber, formulates a joint plan to *'`l along with its other economic address these issues as a united development partners, has front for Southeast Texas. brought about changes to create opportunities, rather than Our on-going support of the obstacles, for the business deepening and widening of the ~- community in Beaumont and Sabine-Neches waterway to assure that our local surrounding areas. Some projects that came to fruition economies have access to the through these efforts were: global marketplace. • An active economic develop- I would like to thank the board ment agenda which promotes of directors, advisory directors, business retention such as Chamber staff, and all the Conn's headquarters volunteers who gave their time, energy and expertise to help Dalton Babineaux, Chairman of remaining in Beaumont and new business to the area such make this past year a positive and the Board 1999-2000 as WestTeleservices adding productive one. I am very 600 to 800+ new jobs. pleased to be part of such an outstanding organization. Chamber Mission The 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. �.` 1999 - 2000 Economic De elo v pment Fund Invator Honor Roll (04 ll GOLD STAR BRONZE STAR F\' ($5,000 or more) (Up to $999 Beaumont Automobile Dealers Able Fastener INC. City of Beaumont \� t} American Building Maintenance CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont Hilton Entergy - Texas Bill Clark Pest Control, Inc. \` ExxonMobil Burns Properties Hibernia Bank - Beaumont CARD, Inc. Port of Beaumont Chisum Resource Management Southeast Texas Economic Coburn Supply of Development Foundation Crawford Financial Group N�\� Entre Business Technology Center SILVER STAR Gcrmer, Bcrnsen & Gertz ($1,000 to $4,999) Giglio Distributing F\ American Valve & Hydrant Holiday Inn Midtown Manufacturing Company J. Milton Prewitt Company Bank of America KFDM-TV Freedom Corporation F\_� Bank One, Texas Lamar Bank BASF M & D Supply PP Y Bo-Mac Contractors Mehaffy & Weber, P.C. \\ Coldwell Banker Southern Homes Michael Lee Advertising \\ Conn Appliances, Inc. Munro's Dry Cleaning \\ Deli Management National Foundation Repair E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Nichols Company �\ Company Oiltanking Houston G.A.J. Investments Rogers Brothers Investments Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Saladin Pump & Equipment Lamar Advertising Company, Inc. Mason Construction Sheri Arnold Properties Memorial Hermann B apt i st H ospitals Dr. Lulu Smith � \� Neches Industrial Park Texas Coffee Company Phelan Investments TXI - Texas Industries Reliant Energy Entex Triangle Marine Industrial Park �\ SouthTrust Bank Transit Mix Concrete & Southwestern Bell Materials Company Wal-Mart VVVVV 2 ,v///// 2000 Annual Report Economic Development Lamar University Business School, Michael Barnhill, Entcrgy-Texas,were Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,and recognized for their individual efforts on The business retention and recruitment CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital. behalf of the council. efforts of the economic development division met with significant success and The most noteworthy business retention The division sponsored regular economic demonstrated the benefit of having a strong Visit and subsequent success involved analysis panels who gathered and shared focus on economic development by the Conn's Appliances. Their need for a new information about Beaumont and Southeast Chamber of Commerce. bong term efforts headquarters and deliberations to consider Texas. Community areas represented on the C improve the Commerce. hes Waterway locations in and outside of Beaumont, panel include real estate,transportation, mobilized tit}'and Chamber leaders to workforce,and government. Other areas and expand international trade were emphasized throughout the year. address issues necessary to retain this home include convention and tourism,retail,and grown company in Beatunont.Their downtown redevelopment and other The second year of a major initiative to relocation to the old Fiesta Store on experts. Press conferences were held at the develop a more aggressive and innovative College Street could result in an expansion City Council chambers in October,January, economic development program led to of 200 jobs over the next three years. April,and July to report on economic some exciting accomplishments with the Another success involved the Remote activity. most noteworthy being the attraction of. Encoding Center of the U.S. Postal Service West TeleServices Corporation of Omaha, located downtown. The decision to close Chamber staff responded to seventy-five Nebraska,to our city. West,a leading five other centers, including all other requests for proposals based upon specific provider of integrated services designed to centers in Texas, leaves the local facility in a business leads and well over 1000 general connect clients ,vith their customers,will great position to pick up the work of the requests for information about doing open its 28th customer contact center at other plants and continue to flourish in the business in Beaumont. The ability the Village Shopping rc to Center in early 2001 yea ahead. respond quickly to requests for with plans to employ 600 to 800 or more demographics,trends,and resource employees. NIonths of work and Keeping an eve on the long term needs of information about the area is the negotiation,with great support by the City the area is a major focus of the economic cornerstone of any economic development of Beaumont and other allies, resulted in development efforts and this year the program. The continuous updating of the decision to select Beaumont from other division joined with the other divisions of materials and the web-site,www.bmtcoc.org communities o 'Texas and the South. The the Chamber to draw attention to the is vital since more and more site selection attraction of a new as and the serve to importance of the feasibility study for research is initiated via the Internet. The further diy f a the economy while navigation improvements to the Sabine- division initiated the publication of a contributing an estimated 569.4 million Neches Waterway and the benefit of quarterly economic review,which is dollars of taxable spending over a 10 year expanding international trade opportunities disseminated electronically to a wide period. The impact on the region's • through the Port of Beaumont. The audience, and other publications unemployment rate could be a reduction as division further worked with other entities highlighting current economic trends,and much as three-fOUrths of one per cent. on fiiture work force development issues. new development and expansions.The 2000-2001 Directory of Manufacturers in A new industrial growth and retention Tile economic development division was Southeast Texas was published and is program was begun with visits scheduled represented by a nineteen-member eteen-me council available to members and the public. Every with key business leaders v express with the mission to enhance the economic quarter Chamber staff participate in an appreciation for their subsidiaries in Vitality of Beaumont through partnerships extensive cost of living survey which is Beaumont and identiA7 opportunities for ,vith the City of Beaumont, Entcrgy, reported to ACCRA,the association of growth in which the Chamber and Beaumont Alain Street,entities throughout economic development and chamber of community leaders could be of assistance. Jefferson Count,and the Partnership of commerce researchers. The results are part County Judge Carl Griffith,Jr. and Mayor Southeast Texas,the regional economic of the national cost of living index. David Aloore were invited to join the development corporation. One of the major Chamber staff are active participants in the Chamber leadership in trips to the responsibilities of the division was the Texas Economic Development Council and corporate headquarters of'such major development of financial resources to the American Economic Development employers as Exxon-Mobil,Trinitv support the Chamber's economic Council, two professional organizations for Industries, Goodyear Tire and Rubber dcvclopmcnt program. A fiord development economic development professionals. Company, DuPont,the United States Postal campaign launched on February 16,with a Service,and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. kick-off breakfast, resulted in a record total The economic development division is Local visits were conducted at C&D of private investment. Bill Hammond, enthusiastic about the Southeast Texas Robotics and with the chief executive president and CEO of the Texas Association Entertainment Complex and has worked officers for Hibernia Bank of New Orleans of Business and Chambers of Commerce, with the project manager and the architect and the Memorial Hermann Baptist System. was the featured speaker. A follow-up to assist in the planning for the 221-acre Economic Development Council, in an breakfast to recognize the 1999-2000 project. The Chamber supported the The The to get to know local operations, economic development fund investors was festivities for the Crockett Street ground- conducted their monthly meetings at such held on September 13 with Jeff Moseley, breaking ceremonies on May 17 and other locations as Memorial Hermann Baptist executive director of the Texas Department efforts to revitalize downtown. Work was Hospital,the DuPont Industrial Park, City of Economic Development,as the guest concluded with the city manager and Hall,The Texas Workfirrce Center,the speaker. Dan Hallmark, Hibernia, and economic development coordinator of the 3 City of Beaumont on a variety of issues the spring. The FastTrac program is foundation to be charitable donations. including a major revision to the tax designed to enhance business management abatement policy that was adopted by city of new or potential business owners. The Foundation sponsored two fundraising council. Several new,promising prospects projects. The Ark was performed by the and leads arc pending including other call The arts in education program got a boost Beaumont Community Players May 18 at centers and telecommunications companies, when the Southeast Texas Arts Council the Jefferson Theater, and a golf manufacturers,and an oil processing plant. came on board to help implement this tournament was held October 2 at Idywild program.The purpose of the program is to Golf Club,benefiting the Foundation over The Southeast Texas Economic enhance the awareness and attendance at $3,700. Development Foundation is housed at the the cultural art events and visits to the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and is museums through parent and child Grants were written and received from the supported by the staff. The Chamber's vice involvement together. Junior League of Beaumont and president for economic development serves F•ntergy-Beaumont for 52,000. as the executive director,and there is a Upon recommendation of the division, the thirty-three-member board of directors Chamber directors approved support of Two}'ouch leadership programs were held comprised of business and community Region 5's One-For-One project that in April and June. One program was leaders from Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin would partner businesses or industries with presented to 42 BISD eighth grade Counties. Chuck F.ge, president of Bank first year teachers for the purpose of support students,and the other program kicked off One,Texas,serves as the chairman and and retention. The division assisted Region the EzxonMobil's green-team summer work Made Billingsle}', a State Farm Insurance 5 by asking five Chamber businesses to program for more than 80 students agent, is the vice-chairman. The foundation participate in the pilot program that would entering their senior year in Beaumont is a certified development company licensed involve ten BISD secondary teachers. high schools. by the U.S. Small Business Administration to market,process, and service small information in the year,the Chamber published Leadership Beaumont business loans. Job growth through local information to the membership about new business development is a ma foal Region V's annual career fair for high or b p major students November 17-18, 1999, leadership Beaumont graduated thirty-nine of the Chamber's economic development participants at a joint annual meeting and and the foundation provides and Chamber representatives attended p` p` 1 g program P Region 5's Schookto-�Vork Sustainability graduation April 6, 2000 at the Beaumont growing businesses with long term, fixed planning meeting in Beaumont and confer- Country Club. Sally Walden, director of rate financing for the purposes of ence in Dallas February 28-illarch 1,2000. managed care at Spindletop NIHIA4R, acquisition of land, buildings and/or presented a stress management session. The improvements to construct new facilities. A resolution was presented to distinguished graduate award was presented Superintendent Carrol Thomas and the to Maurine Gray. A record number of six (6) loans were BISD trustees commending them fcrr their funded during the year raising the loan ackno«Icdgements b}'the Texas Association Leadership Beaumont is a member of the portfolio by 2.8 million dollars to S5.1 of School Boards, the Texas Association of Texas State Leadership Programs million dollars. The 1999-2000 loans will School Administrators and the National Association and the National Leadership create 120 new jobs in the next two years. Alliance of Black School F.ducators. Programs Association. Karen Hiltpold was Due to the high volume of loans,the recognized as a distinguished leadership foundation board of directors awarded Citizens United for Academic Excellence alumnus at the national confCrencc In 515,000 in grants to area chambers of Committee (CUAEC) met to revic,,y the Nliami, Florida Nlay 8,2000. commerce and the Institute firr status of the bond issue projects and to Entrepreneurial Studies at Lamar University encourage support for the improvements at Leadership Beaumont alumni served on the Ozen High School. steering committee,the advisory council, nominating committee,admissions Education Division The Chamber directors donated their committee,youth leadership committee, the The education division has long recognized coupon books to BISD to use as door education division of the Chamber, the quality schools and a prizes at the education summit February 5, P rofessional resource bureau,the the tic benvecn q 2000. Leadership Education Foundation, fiuhd- successful community. The purpose of the raising project committees and produced education division has been to reinforce a newsletter. those ties with the Beaumont Independent Assistance was given to 13ISD's business partnership program to help match business School District, Lamar University and partners with schools,and the education The 29th near of LB began August 3 with Lamar Institute of Technology by support- p an all-day retreat. There are thirt}'-fi>ur in ro rams which foster positive results. division chairman serves on the school g P g 1 business partnership advisory board. participants in this year's class. Skills training sessions have been conducted xvith The division showcased what Lamar Bessie Chisum and Dick and I,ura University and Lamar Institute of Beaumont Chamber Hammond as presenters. Three community Technology have to offer the business Foundation awareness programs on topics of education, community by conducting a Chamber youth and diversiry and community have membership lunch at the Montagne Center The Leadership Education Foundation is a been conducted so far this vicar. An all day September 21, 2000. An announcement 501© 3 tax-free organization that operates skills session on topics of leadership was made at the lunch that several Lamar the Leadership Beaumont program, dynamics and expectations and customs of professors had attended a training session in Kansas City on the FastTrac program which enabling tuition and contributions for difference cultures will be conducted in would be introduced into the curriculum in scholarships,youth leadership and other January, followed by programs on topics of educational programs operated by the quality of life and economic development. 4 Government & Public One of the first actions of the coalition was Chamber executive committee,and state to present a joint resolution of concerns at a officials to discuss and identify emerging Affairs Division public meeting on air quality regulations. issues. The Board of Directors ftu•ther supported The division supported historic efforts to by resolution the planning of a joint promote regional cooperation with activities legislative event in Austin during the 2001 Medical Affairs Division to promote and finalize the feasibility cost legislative session. sharing agreement for the study of The medical affairs division continued to navigational improvement to the Sabine- As a result of concerns raised in a member- address the concerns from the membership Neches Waterway and the formation of'a ship survey,the division sponsored a hot of the number of uninsured in Jefferson coalition for legislative matters of Jefferson check informational forum on October 7, County and explored ways to reduce the Count}'chambers of commerce. 1999 to discuss the judicial system process numbers. with justices of the peace,lacy enforcement, The government affairs division,vas and a representative of the district The medical affairs division and the renamed the "government and public affairs attornev's office. Twentv chamber members Chamber,in cooperation with Texas Health division" to recognize the broader scope of participated in the forum,which aided local Kids Corporation, advised the membership activities emphasized for the year. One of' merchants in advance of the holiday season. of the Children's Health Insurance Program the first examples concerned the separation (CHIP) and how to access the program. of business activities by utilities under The quick response group of 108 Chamber electric deregulation. The chamber strongly members was updated to assist in the The committee is continuing to promote supported the significant and ongoing role specific formulation of positions. A series of the positive and cooperative dialogue utilities play in economic development and informational briefings were held to between the provider community, community support activities. The Public acquaint division members v th a variety of healthcare companies and the employers. Utility Commission was urged to allow the topics. Meetings were held in the fall with cost of engaging in such activities to remain the state legislators representing Southeast As a result of the survey of Chamber in the regulated side of business activities Texas. We monitored the work of the Texas members identifiring their concerns about and such a position was adopted in the final Sunset Commission concerning the Texas healthcare, an educational luncheon was regulations. Department of Economic Development, the sponsored to identify some of the interim house and senate charges,and the challenges in the Year 2000. The division played a crucial role to work of the regional water planning effi)rt. encourage government and industry to fund Fourteen individuals represented the There are final plans to bring a series of the United States Army Corps of Engineers chamber during the annual trip to Austin, educational seminars to the Chamber feasibility study for navigational improve- which occurred on April 4 and 5. Briefings membership that will provide answers to ments on the Sabine-Neches waterway. A were held .vith twelve state agencies to current and future concerns as identified by Board of Directors resolution was presented discuss trends and important local issues. those members. to the media for dissemination to highlight The division provided input concerning the the importance of the Sabine-Neches future funding and sustainabilin,of the Membership Wateryay as a major artery driving the Schools-To-Careers initiative in Texas to the economy of Southeast Tcxas and to Texas Association of Business and Chambers • encourage unity anon the public and 127 ne�v members were added to the � g P of Commerce as they worked to develop private stakeholders. These efforts resulted their legislative agenda. Chamber roster through the efforts of the in the completion of an unprecedented sales representative and the membership feasibility cost sharing agreement. "1 he division. The annual trip to Washington occurred in Chamber's long-term commitment to Jul:with meetings conducted with • promote the Port of Beaunont and the Members were offered special rates on P Congressman Vick Lampson (District 9) waterway is ongoing with input to area and the staff of Senators Gramm and Hollywood Theater movie tickets and Six legislators to deyelo state assistance and Flags Theme Park tickets. g P Hutchinson. A joint meeting with the City funding of Texas ports to make them of Beaumont and the Senators' staff competitive with our Gulf Coast neighbors occurred in Beaumont on September 26, • 30 ribbon cuttings were conducted. jand the nation's ports. 2000. The division continues to emphasize In April,650 people attended Lobstcrfest such federal issues as compliance with air an event that included a golf tournament, The division was a catalyst in the formation quality standards,support for the future of of the Jefferson County Chambers of , reception and a lobster and steak dinner. the U.S.1 ost Office Remote Encoding Commerce Legislative Response "Foam, Facility-and the jobs in dovyntown . "2000 in 2000" Membership Campaign which was announced to the public on June Beaumont,and the strengthening of our P am ai P g kickoff was held in July at t�4unro's stiith a 6, 2000 after organizational meetings and national transportation infrastructure by goal of achieving 2000 members. discussions. The chambers of commerce for ensuring fitll funding and reauthorization of Beaumont, Groves,Nederland, Port Arthur, ports and waterways infrastructure Port Neches, and the Golden Triangle • Recognition awards were presented to g programs. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce formed a outgoing board of directors and advisory coalition and a new organization to provide directors,ambassadors,ambassador teams g P (luarterh�lunch meetings were sponsored and honorary ambassadors at one of the a mechanism to represent the views of their for members of the Beaumont city council, members and provide an informed response membership lunch meetings this year. P P Jefferson County commissioners, Beaumont Barbara Knight was recognized as the to the area legislative delegation on issues Independent School District board of that impact our cities. The coalition will Athena award recipient,and George P trustees, Port of Beaumont commissioners, Gardner was recognized as the volunteer promote a spirit of cooperation and provide Drainage District 6 board members, Lower of the year. a stronger voice in Austin and Washington. Neches Valley Authority commissioners, 5 • 8 Business After Hours networking events Trainer" instruction at the Kauffman (;enter Washington, D.C. and the United States were held. for Entrepreneurial leadership. The first Chamber of'Commerce Institute for class should be offered during the spring of Organizational ,Management in Tucson, • Cumulus Broadcasting offered special 2001. Arizona. They also attended meetings of the package of 20 free ads for new members. Texas Association of Business and Chamber The division is continuing an ongoing of Commerce and the Gulf Coast Chamber • Beaumont Enterprise-Specialty mentoring program and providing other Executives. Chamber employees made Publications offered special discount rates assistance. Initiatives: contributions to support the United Way for new members during the membership campaign and participated in the Christmas campaign. 1. Continue to facilitate procurement Angel Tree gift program. opportunities among local businesses; • KYKR, KTFA and K106 continued to government,state,and federal agencies; Statistical information gathered over the last offer special rates for new members who and,national and multi-national year,indicate the Chamber conducted 192 are interested in live remotes at their corporations. meetings in the office, mailed 380 ribbon cuttings. 2. Facilitate partnership and joint ventures relocation packets and made 500 referrals to when needed. Networking Chamber members. • The ambassador committee met monthly opportunities. to hear speakers from the Chamber and 3. Develop a Business Directory- A process was begun to purchase a building from various community organizations. minority/small businesses. to relocate the Chamber offices. After They continued the membership 4. Enhance capital sources and resources. extensive research and effi)rt, an retention program by visiting all of our 5. Support education,job training,and outstanding facility at 1110 Park was identi- local members and "adopting" 127 new business ownership opportunities. fled that would meet the Chambers current members. needs as well as any future growth requirements. The board authorized the • Bi-monthly membership lunch meetings Operations Division acquisition of the facility and that process is were held with featured speakers: Dr. rapidly moving forward. Jimmv Simmons,State Representative Joe The purpose of the operations division is to Deshotel, Congressman Nick Lamspon, oversee and review issues relating to internal Improvements were made to the Chamber Senator David Bernsen, John Breier, Dr. affairs to maintain effective operation of the web site in cooperation with the James Holly, Dr. Robert Krienke, and Dr. Chamber. membership and public relations division. Gary Moore. Use of e-mail for membership The employee personnel manual was communications was promoted. • Referrals of Chamber members were reviewed,amended and approved by the made in response to over 500 inquiries Chamber directors. for goods and services. Public Relat1011S Monthly meetings were held with the Communications Division • The annual meeting held October 18 executive committee and the board of honored Entergy with the Spindletop directors. Officers,division chairmen and . The public relations and communications Award, and the keynote speaker was directors were nominated for the upcoming division reviewed and provided input for Dr. Robert Ballard,discoverer of the year. Directors' election ballots were mailed Metropolitan Beaumont and Southeast Titanic. and tabulated. The Chamber membership 'Texas Business Monthly. The division elected six directors for a one-year-term and worked closely with the Beaumont six directors for a three-year-term. The Enterprise,w1`10 publishes both Minority Affairs Chamber board elected new officers and publications. A story budget for the division chairmen. entire year for.Metropolitan Beaumont The minority affairs division received was created to focus on more Chamber renewed emphasis with committee members A board retreat to plan the 2001 program events and programs. being placed in each of the other divisions. of work was conducted by Charlie This is a concerted effort to enhance all of Dromgoole,president,Abilene Chamber of . Twelve issues of Headline News,a the Chamber committees and divisions with Commerce. one-page newsletter,were e-mailed minority and small business representation. and/or faxed to every voting member An audit of the 1999 financial statement of the Chamber. The division requested and received from was completed. The audit cover letter was the City of Beaumont funds that will assist reviewed by the operations division and staff . Five billboards per month remain under the development of the FastTrac and approved by the board of directors. contract to publicize Chamber events, Entrepreneurial Training Program and accomplishments and benefits. other business development activities. The Chamber assisted Options Resource FastTrac is aimed at providing education to and Career Center, Inc., Houston,Texas,a e The "Dining 8r Shopping Spree" coupon potential entrepreneurs, assist them in business that contracts with companies to book was continued to encourage people developing strong and growing companies, assist employees and families with their to dine and shop locally. increase job creation,and stimulate relocation needs, by supplying relocation economic development. The plan is to information to help local businesses who . Committee continued to strengthen develop new small and minority businesses brought new employees into Beaumont. relationships with area media. Monthly and provide the training and mentoring to Staff participated in computer training meetings were held at various media sites help these businesses succeed. Three (3) sessions,telephone usage and customer during the year. instructors from Lamar University School of service seminars, the'National Association of Business received the FastTrac "Train-The- Membership Directors conference in 6 • Committee continued to monitor the He was presented a plaque at an annual Transportation Division progress of displays at the Jefferson Achievement Award Ceremony held in Junc County Airport. by the local SCORE. Chapter, No. 521 and The transportation division continues to was recognized at the Chamber's June emphasize the importance of transportation Small Business membership luncheon. The three finalists systems to the economic well-being of our were also recognized. They were: Marsha area. Partnership Division Mason,Allied Bail Bonds, Ltd. and Carol Gary,Sweet Magnolias. The major emphasis of the division has been • Educational Seminars the Port of Beaumont and the need to A program on e-commerce was held during • Small Business Mini Trade Show& secure the matching funds for a United Small Business Week in June and a Luncheon States Army Corps of Engineers study of telephone seminar, "Opportunity Doesn't In conjunction with the June membership navigation improvements to the Sabine- Always Knock....Sometimes it Rings" was luncheon and Small Business Person of the Neches waterway. The Chamber led the held in August,drawing 170 participants. Year recognition, a mini trade show of 25 efforts to create attention and educate local chamber members showcased their leaders and the public on the importance of • Business Showcase businesses. the study as a regional economic develop- The 7th annual business showcase was held ment issue. The division worked with the in September,which included a silent • Business Interchange legislative delegation,area chambers of auction,raffle, and luncheon. One hundred The Chamber continued to sponsor an commerce,industry,port authorities, chamber members showcased their open Business Interchange Coffee. It is a economic development organizations,and businesses in exhibit booths to an networking opportunity held each Friday the Jefferson County Navigation District to attendance of over 2,000. The showcase morning. The Holidav Inn Midtown successftilly sign the feasibility cost sharing ! took on a Spindletop theme and was graciously hosts this coffee at no cost to the agreement. With the study well under way, entitled "The Next Spindletop" Business In Chamber. It is open to the public and each the division will keep the membership The Next Millennium. The winner of the person attending is given one minute to informed concerning progress. single booth contest was Eastex Waste discuss his/her business. It has grown Systems, Inc.,and the double plus booth during the past year and will be transferred Other transportation activities supported by category was won by Christus St. Elizabeth. to the I'vlembership Division next year. the Chamber was the Department of Transportation approval of funds to build • Small Business Person of the Year the access roads to the Southeast Texas The division coordinated the nomination, Entertainment Complex. interview process,selection and recognition of an outstanding business person for the prestigious Small Business Person of the Year award. The award went to Dr. Alan B. Coleman. i 1999-2000 Voluntccrs Dick Adams Nancy Beaulieu Bob Burgess Jimmie Cokinos Brian Duchin Starla Garlick Tish Adkins A.B.Bernard Ken Burke Gerald Condon Devi Duncan Christine Gaurelos R.C.Adridch Sharon Beuhlcr Barbara Burns Mike Connor Rodney Duncan Tamara Giles Everette Alford Bill Bianchi Bob Burns Laurie Cooney Katie Durio Todd Gober N.Jeff Alford Betty Biddle Neil Burrell Gaylynn Cooper Jerry Dury Tom Gober Donald Allec Roland Bieber Chris Busch Rex Cottle Marie Easley Dewey Gonsoulin Barry Allen Wade Billingsly Shcri Buscher Stephanie Cousins Adrian Eddlcman Edna Gonzalez Josh Allen Ben Blackmon Steve Buser Kay Cox Doug Edwards Ron Goodman Mackie Allen JoAnn Block Darby Byrd George Crawford Lum Edwards Guy Goodson Becky Antes Cindv Bloodsworth Brenda Callaway Ronald Crawford Charles F.ge John Goodyear B.Murray-kndcrson Steven Bonczck Nancy Carlisle Walter Crawford Harold Eisen Wade Graham Mike Ali drie J.ynn Bond Jimmie Carpenter Jerre Crolev Jay Eisen Steve Grantham Eddie Arnold Debbie Borel Nicholas Carter Larry Curtin Hilda E.11cnder Karvn Green Gene Arnold Jayne Bordelon Johnny Casmore Kandy Daniel Myrna Ellsworth Celia Greenaway Shcri Arnold Paula Bothc Gary Celli Paul Davidson Keith Evans Carl Griffin Lonnie Arrington Clark Boudreaux Doug Chase Christina Dclgadillo Sharon Evans Colleen Grimes Yolanda Avery Karen Bourdier Rocky Chase Jarred DcNlore Libby Fields Darrell Guidry Brian Babin Given Boyd Bessie Chisum Joe Deshotel Barbara Finley Georgine Guillory Bret Babineaux Bonnic Boykin Stewart Chisum Ken Deshotel Cassie Fiorcnza Bill Gilmore Dalton Babincaux Betsy Boyr Virginia Christopher Kimberly Dixon Pollv Flowers Mike Guzman Slate Babineaux Bodo Brauer Bill Clark Christy Dobranski Bradley Fowler Mike Hagen Vera Bagneris Merlin Breaux Gerald Clark Darran Dollarhide Buddy Eoxworth Robert Hall James Balfanz Tanya Brickey Laura Clark Jed Dollinger Charlie Foxworth Dan Hallmark Michael Barnhill Bradley Brooks Nell Clark Joe Domino Debbie Frazier Waymond Hallmark Barbara Barron Bryon Broussard Harold Clayton Mark Dominique Ann Galassi Carolyn Hancock Ken Bartos Joseph Broussard R4icl)ael Clavton Tanya Dorn Debra Gallimorc Irene Hardy Drew Beadle Rachel Bullock Rhett Cody Melissa Doucet Leigh Gandy Betty Harmon Sam Bcan Anne Burgin Andrew Cokinos Jennifer Dow George Gardner John Harrell Larry Beaulieu Tom Burger Ioidrie Cokinos Cindy Doyle Jeff Gardner Tom Harrison (Continued on page 15) 7 1 999-2000 Executive Committee & Division Cbairmen Chairman: Medical Affairs Division Small Business Dalton Babineaux Partnership Division President Chairman: American Valve & Hydrant Hal Patton Chairman: Director, Business Development Eddie Arnold Vice Chairman: Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospitals Roy Wells Regional Manager Industrial Park Manager South.Nvestcrn Bell Telephone E.I. dul'ont do Nemours & Company Company Membership Division Past Chairman: Chairman: Thomas W. Gobcr Transportation Division President Doug Chase Entre' Computer Technology Center Vice President Chairman: Bank One, Texas, N.A. C.L. Sherman Fiscal Affairs Chairman: Consultant Chuck Ege Ritter Lumber Company President Minority Affairs Division Bank One, Texas, N.A. Co-Chairman: President: Tani Burger John A. Breier facilities Manager Professional Staff Beaumont Chamber of Commerce ExxonMobil Refinery John A. Breier Economic Development Co-Chairman: President George Gardner Division President Shirle�� Banos G.A.J. Investments & Associates Senior Vice President Chairmen: J. Milton Prewitt Gay Chionsini President J.M. Prcwitt Company Operations Division Projects Manager Greg Shepard Chairman: Virtue Alexander Customer Service Manager Mike Ireland Membership Director fntergy-Texas President Efficient Systems, Inc. Tiffany Gauthier Office Administrator Education Division Public Relations & Dawn Colvin Chairman: Economic Development Specialist Gary Moore Communications Division Dean of the College of Business Jim Rich Lamar University Chairman: Vice President-Economic Development Nancy Beaulieu Government & Public Vice President Marketing & Lou Saldana Advertising Bookkeeper Affairs Division Hibernia-Beaumont Jodi Thibodeaux Chairman: Receptionist-Secretary Bessie C;hisum Owner Tamara Rideaux Chisum Resource Management Student Employee 8 1999-2000 Directors Tom Gober Advisory Directors President Eddie Arnold F.ntre Business Technology Center Johnny Casmorc Regional Manager Legislative & Regulatory Advisor Southwestern Bell Telephone Dewey J. Gonsoulin ExxonMobil Refinery Attorney bonnie Arrington Mehaff, & Weber, P.C. Doug Chase President Vice President Fabricon International, Inc. Mike Ireland Bank One, Texas, N.A. President Dalton Babineaux Efficient Systems, Inc. Gerald Condon President President American Valve & Hydrant Jay Johnston Collision & Classics, Inc. Manufacturing Company District Manager Reliant Energy Paul Davidson Drew Beadle Executive Vice President Group Vice President Gary Moore Hibernia - Beaumont South Trust Bank Dean of the College of Business Lamar University Bevcrly Hickman Sam Bean Owner-Administrator President Ed Myers 'Texas Precision Office Products NAACP Administrator/CEO Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital Carolvn Howard Nancv Beaulieu Executive Director VP Marketing & Advertising Jolene Ortego BUILD, Inc./Beaumont Main Hibernia — Beaumont Director of Street Communications/Publications A. B. Bernard Beaumont Independent School Robert Krienke President District President BG1 Enterprise, Inc. Lamar Institute of Technology Hal Patton Paula Bothe Director, Business Development Ann Lce President Memorial Hermann Baptist President Four Alarm Productions, Inc. Hospitals Ann Lee & Associates Tom Burger J. Milton Prewitt Bill Munro Facilities Manager President Owner ExxonMobil Refincry J.M. Prcwitt Company Munro's Bessie Chisum C. L. Sherman Greg Shepard Owner Consultant Customer Service Manager Chisum Resource Management Ritter Lumber Company Entergy-Texas Joe Domino Skylar Thompson Tom Warner President/CEO President Public Works Director Entergy-Texas Market Basket Food Stores City of Beaumont Charles S. Ege Roy E. Wells President Industrial Park Manager Bank One, Texas, N.A. E.I. DuPont de Nemours George W. Gardner President G.A.J. Investments &Associates, Inc. 9 Beaumont Cbamber of Commerce 1999-2000 Financial Review (internally prepared) Balance Sheet Assets October 3, 2000 Current Assets: Cash 120,704.13 Dues Receivable/Other 51,883.11 Prepaid Expense 19,291.66 Deposit - Acquisition - 110.1 Park Street 51000.00 Total Current Assets 196,878.90 Property and Equipment: Furniture and Fixtures 103,345.26 Leasehold Improvements 6,338.79 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (571.759.68) Total Property and Equipment 51,924.37 TOTAL ASSETS 248,803.27 Liabilities and Fund Balance Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable (478.74 Deferred Income 102,625.74 Total Current Liabilities 102,147.00 Fund Balance: Unappropriated 146,656.27 TOTAL LIABILITIES 248,803.27 Statements of Revenues and Expenditures for the twelve months ended September 30, 2000 Revenues: Expenditures: Membership ........................................390,220.55 Accounting................................... 6,350.28 Interest....................................................3,321.10 Advertising .....................................5,944.38 'I! Publications...........................................35,222.95 Bank Charges..................................3,115.42 City of Beaumont .................................50,000.00 Food...............................................2,175.21 Economic Development Project.............91,958.40 Office Overhead............................40,216.92 Projects ...............................................239,449.51 Personnel....................................318,887.56 Other ..................................................33 022.14 Insurance........................................6,624.01 TOTAL REVENUES ..................843,194.65 Printing .............................................928.97 Postage 8,887.71 Bldg Rent/Maintenance ...............45,125.41 Transportation/Travel ....................9,445.74 Projects.......................................197,724.47 Economic Development..............194,573.10 Miscellaneous..................................1,353.12 TOTAL EXPENDITURES......................841,352.30 10 Past Board Chairmen 1903 - 1904 Sam Park 1957 W.F. Reed 1905-1906 T.S. Reed, Sr. 1958 John E. Gray 1907 W.C. Tyrrell 1959 W.D. Norwood. Sr. 1908-1909 S.G. Burnett 1960 Elmo S. Beard 1910 Joe E. Carroll 1961 J. Winston Procter 1911 C.R. Bone 1962 Ben J. Rogers 1912 W. P. Hobby 1963 Robert W. Akers 1913 J.J. Nathan 1964-1965 D. Pat Wheat 1914-1915 E.J. Emerson 1966-1967 R.M. "Jack" Frost 1916-1918 E.E. Plumly 1968 Wm. W. Phillips, Jr. 1919. Ben S. Woodhead 1969 Gus A. Becker 1920 John L. Keith 1970-1971 Mark A. Stcinhagen 1921 W.F. Graham 1972 Elvis L. Mason 1922 T.S. Reed, Jr. 1973 Robert Q. Keith 1923 A.F. Townsend, Jr. 1974 Carlton Baker 1924 H.M. Hargrove 1975 Maurice Meyers 1925 Joe Rosenthal 1976 Wm. E. "Bill" Ncild 1926 G.H. Shepherd 1977 Tom Lamb 1927 R.H. Kinsloe 1978 Tommy LeBlanc 1928-1929 P.B. Doty 1979 Norman R. Lee 1930-1931 C.E. Walden 1980-1981 Patrick H. Phelan 1932 (2 mos.) J.L. Mapes 1982 Warner E. Rogers 1932 (10 mos.) E.W. Gildart 1983 Carroll W. Conn, Jr. 1933 M.W. McMaster 1984 Victor J. Rogers 1934-1935 T.H. Nees 1985 D.P. "Danny" Wheat, Jr. 1936 Tom P. Walker 1986-1987 Larry G. Beaumont 1937-1938 M.G. Thames 1988 Wilton G. White 1939-1941 J.C. Clemmons 1989 Billy J. Franklin 1942-1943 (8 mos.) B.A. Steinhagen 1990 Joe Bob Kinsel, Jr. 1943 (4 mos.) E.C. Davis 1991 James C. Yarbrough 1944-1945 D.C. Procter 1992 Calvin S. Spindor 1946-1947 Caldwell McFaddin 1993 Dan S. Hallmark 1948 J. Paul Tullos 1994-1995 Lonnie Arrington 1949 Ray A. Choate 1996 Larry Beaulieu 1950-1951 I.F. Betts 1997 Steve Gartside 1952 T.T. Hunt 1998 Nancv Beaulieu 1953 Gene E. Ohmstede 1999. 'Thomas W. Gober 1954-1955 E.C. Rechtin 2000 Dalton Babincaux 1956 W.F. Ivers 11 2001 Executive Committee and Board of Directors Roy Wells Bessie Chisum Dalton Babineaux Charles S.Egc John Breier Nancy Beaulieu Johnny Casmore Chairman Vice Chairman fast Chairman Chairman for President Chairman for Chairman for Industrial Park Manager Chairman for President Fiscal Affairs Beaumont Chamber Public Relations& Small Business E.I.cfuPont de Government&Public American Valve President of Commerce Communications Partnership Nemours&Companv Affairs &Hydrant BankOnc,Texas,N.A. Vice President l egislativc& Owner \farkcung& Regulatory Advisor Chisum Resource Advertising Exxon\1obil Management Hibernia Beaumont Paula Bothe George Gardner Hal Patton Robert Krienke Gary Moore Ed Myers C.L.Sherman Chairman for Chairman fir Chairman for Chairman for Chairman for Education Chairman for Chairman for 1%4embcrship \-linority Affairs Medical Affairs Operations [)can of College Economic Development Transportation President President Director,Business President of Business Administrator/CEO Consultant Four Alarm G.A.J.Investments& Development Lamar Institute Lamar University Christus St.Elizabeth Ritter Lumlxr Productions,Inc. Associates,Inc. Mcnxmal Hermann of Technology Company Baptist Hospitals a' F. Eddie Arnold Sam Bean Tom Burger Joe Domino Tom Gober Dewey Gonsoulin Georgine Guillory Regional Manager President Facilities Manager President/CEO President Attorney Owner Southwcsrern Bell NAACP ExxonMobil F.nterg}-'I'cxas Fnti-c'Business \lcharTy&Weber,P.C. Revues 'Iclephone Technology Center 2001 Advisory Directors Lonnie Arrington Sharon Evans Fabricon International, Inc. Law Office of'Sharon Evans Danny Babineaux Kyle Hayes Air Comfort,Inc. City of Beaumont Carolyn Howard Eric Meadows Jolene Ortego Executive Director Real Estate Manager Director of Slate Babineatx Adrian Hudspeth Beaumont Main Street Phelan Investments Communications/ Air Comfort,Inc. Tlibernia-Beaumont Publications Beaumont Independent A. B. Bernard Jay Johnston School District BGI Contractors,Inc. Reliant Energy Entex Michael Clayton William Lee Bcttcr Business Bureau Enterbn, of Southeast Texas Jane Parker Gerald Condon Community Bank&Trust Collision&Classics,Inc. Lou Perfetti J.Milt Prmitt James M. Roberson Plant,Manager President Rex Cottle Community Bank&"Trust Goadyear'1'irc J.M.Prckitt Company Transit Mix Skvlar Thompson &Rubber Market Basket Stores 12 2000-2001 Program of Work MISSION STATEMENT The 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. ECONOMIC Counts,Port of Beaumont,I?ntergy, of an endowment for the Beaumont Chamber DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Partnership of Southeast Texas,Texas Foundation. Department of Economic Development and appropriate state and federal agencies to • Continue to provide support for the Urban MISSION STATEMENT accomplish Chamber economic development Education Summit. To enhance the economic vitality of'Beaumont, mission. texas, through a coordinated effort to bring The economic analysis panel will meet • Support Lamar University and Lamar Institute ideas,energies and monies together toward quarterly to disseminate economic infor- of Technology by: specific economic developmentgoals and mation to leaders from the Beaumont area. Chamber luncheon objectives. Financial and resource development Publish periodic news concerning trends, Recruit students will be a major focus of the economic new and expanding businesses,and other Help with outward appearance development division. economic development news. • Partner in workforce development education. • Focus on a capital fund campaign to raise a • Actively support the development of the minimum of 5100,000 for the economic Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex, • Partner with industry,schools on skills needed. development program by September 30,2001. downtown redevelopment such as the Crockett Street Entertainment District and •Work to establish and develop the Beaumont waterfront development,and the Jefferson Coun GOVERNMENT AND Economic Development Foundation,a County initiatives promote the Southeast PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION 503(c)(3)organization aimed at more Texas Regional Airport. aggressive and fcused economic development efforts. • Partner with the Ciq•of Beaumont to develop MISSION STATEMENT a long-range strategy to ensure Beaumont's 7hegovernment and public affairs division • Focus on business retention and job creation growth and development through the will focus its efforts on pending and proposed within existing industry and business. completion of a economic development plan. legislation or requlations that impact the Work with the executives of West 'l he plan will serve as the road map to guide interests rf the Beaumont business community Tclescrvices Corporation and other community oevdopment,job creation,and � retention efforts. and that support the Chamber's economic appropriate allies for their successfid development mission and related programs. start-up of their operations at the Village The division will communicate with the Shopping Center and the recruitment, Chamber membership on these issues and selection,and training of 600 to 800 EDUCATION DIVISION employees. present the positions of'the Chamber Visit corporate offices of a minimum of 10 MISSION STATEMENT membership to appropriategovernment and businesses and industries to express The education division has long recognized the public officials. appreciation and identify growth tie between quality schools and a successful opportunities. • Focus Division efforts and resources on state Idcntifi communing. It will be our purpose to reinforce and federal issues which are critical to the - •locally owned businesses with those ties with the Beaumont Independent potential for expansion and provide p economic growth of the Beaumont area, assistance in growing their businesses. School District and other Beaumont schools, including: Continue to promote and enhance small Lamar University and the Lamar Institute of 'faking the lead in developing a strategic and minority business. lccbnohgy by supporting programs tbat foster plan for Texas ports Continue to work with public and private positive results. Implementing action plan to monitor and entities to promote new trade assist on air quality/envi ron me tit issues in opportunities. •Assist in acquiring new business partners for southeast Texas jBeaumont Independent School District's Maintaining and increasing involvement in • 'Target business groups for direct solicitation to School Business Program and provide a statewide water planning issues,particularly aggressively market Beaumont through trade representative to serve on advisory board. Region I(southeast and deep east Texas). shows,direct mail,market missions and trade Support improvements of Sabine-Neches allies to attract new industry and to develop a • Continue she project planning for Arts in waterways to enhance economic viability. more diverse business base. Education. Maintain a crxrperativc marketing effort • Conduct period surveys,beginning in early with Texas Department of Economic • Continue to maintain Chamber attendance at fall,2000,of the(quick Response Team and Development,Partnership of Southeast Beaumont Independent School District board the Chamber membership for state and federal Texas,Entcrgy,area realtors and other meetings,and seek at least one meeting legislative and regulatory issues of concern. trade allies. annually between division members and'I'exas Advise Chamber membership of findings and Host a "get to know" Beaumont for site State University System board representatives. resolutions adopted by Chamber board on ,election consultants and developers. behalf of the membership. • Continue participation in and support of the • Actively promote public awareness of the Beaumont Public School Foundation and its • Fleet locally with area state and federal elected progress of the leeches River deepening and recognition of area educators. representatives and staffs by October 2000 on widening study and its importance to the area. issues and legislation needed or affecting the • Continue support of Leadership Beaumont Chamber mission and program of work. • Cooperate with City of Beaunnont,Jefferson undergraduate programs and for development 13 • Encourage presentations and briefings to the • Promote the mission of the medical affairs underutilized businesses in the Beaumont division,if appropriate,on specific areas of division by strengthening the dialogue community, i.e.,ethnic minority businesses, concern relating to members' legislative and between business and the health care women owed businesses,and small businesses. public polioy interests. commumn'. • Recruit ethnic minority businesses and • Schedule annual trips in early 2001 to Austin professional persons for Chamber membership and Washington, D.C.with collaborative MEMBERSHIP DIVISION and board service. delegations from the Chamber,City of Beaumont and the Beaumont area business MISSION STATEMENT • Develop initiatives to make ethnic minorities community to contact state and federal and The membership division will increase and feel included in activities and develop a elected representatives,their staffs and strengthen the membership base. We will strive support system within the Chamber of regulatory agencies to voice specific areas of to increase the renewal rate rffirst and second Commerce. interest of the Chamber membership. year members through member to member interaction and communication on a regular • Identiftl and communicate capital sources for • Continue quarterly joint meetings of entrepreneurs and existing businesses,i.e., Chamber Executive Committee with area basis. "Lhe membership division will increase 704,city section 108,banks,abatement governmental leaders to advocate Beaumont's involvement In,providing members and programs,etc. business interests as endorsed by the Chamber prospective members with additional reasons board for its membership and to maintain and justification for membership and • Support Lamar University Institute for close relations with local,state and fccieral participation in the Beaumont Chamber of Entrepreneurial Studies and the FastTrac elected and appointed officials. Commerce. Program. The program will provide training, and educate new and existing businesses. • Cooperate closely"ith Beaumont • Increase membership to 2000 in 2000-01. Independent School District,City of • llevelop strong mentor/incubator program by Beaumont,Jefferson County,Jefferson e Continue to implement a strong membership December 2001. County Drainage District 6,Lower Neches retention program. Valley Authority, Port of'Bc'aLIMOnt,Lamar University,the state of Texas and other . Encourage Chamber to continually update OPERATIONS DIVISION appropriate entities to advance the interests of and modif},vweb page. Iicaumont consistent with the Chamber's MISSION STATEMENT mission and priorities for the 2000-2001 • Continue bi-monthly membership luncheons. 'Lo oversee and review issues relating to internal program of work. affairs to maintain effective operation of the • Conduct 4-6 Business Aftcr/Before Hours Chamber. • Continue role in coalition of six chambers of mixers. commerce,known as Jefferson County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Response • h4aintain,improve and promote use of vwcb Encourage other divisions to e-mail Headline site in cooperation Aith the membership and Team(JCCI.RT),to provide a mechanism for News and Economic Development Bulletin to public relations divisions. area chambers to represent the views of the all members on monthly basis. members by providing a united,informed - Have sales representative develop list of 25 response on legislative issues that could impact P p Promote use of e-mail for membership p b 1 prospects per month to receive commutucations in cooperation vwith the our communities at any given time. publications. membership division. • Support the inaugural Jefferson Cotmty Day . Oversee ambassador committee. • Review Chamber financial audit cower letter. Breakfast on February 6,2001 in Austin, sponsored by JCCLRI in conjunction with . Survey membership-customer needs. . Consider upgrade of equipment. Port Arthur Dav in Austin on February 4-7, 2001. • Business Interchange' • Consider eliminating division - give responsibilities to executive committee. • Recruit ethnic minority businesses and MEDICAL AFFAIRS professional persons for Chamber DIVISION membership' PUBLIC RELATIONS & MISSION STATEMENT • llevelop initiatives to make ethnic minorities COMMUNICATIONS feel included in activities an develop a support DIVISION Address and positively impact the health care system within the Chamber of Commerce concerns identified by Chamber members that impact their ability to access quality • Implement monthly orientation program to MISSION STATEMENT cost-effective Healthcare. enhance relationships between new members The public relations and communications and Chamber division supports the Chamber and promotes the • Implement one educational luncheon for the value of its mission and initiatives lry Chamber membership and semi-annual informing and educating Chamber members seminars. MINORITY AFFAIRS and the public. ' • Provide on-going educational materials to the DIVISION • Develop resource and press list along with Chamber membership as a result of seminars. MISSION STATEMENT promotion planning tools for divisions to use to implement the marketing of their • Provide information regarding legislative 1 his division.chap work to create an inclusive individual projects issues that impact healthcare to the atmosphere in all of'the chamber's activities, to governmental affairs committee. encourage membership and participation ITv • Set story budget for Metropolitan Beaumont minorities,and to actively recruit, mercun,and by October 12,2000 with a goal of marketing champion the development of hi3torically Beaumont's image 14 • Review and assess the marketing of • Establish a committee to solicit nominations TRANSPORTATION Metropolitan Beaumont,and recommend a and select the two outstanding businesses in DIVISION strategy fbr improving ad sales and printing the categories of retail/service and profitability manufacturing for the prestigious Small Business Person of the Year awards. The MISSION STATEMENT • Monitor Southeast"Texas Regional Airport winners will be recognized during national the transportation division shall work to display small business week at a reception,a develop and enhance our transportation slstems membership lunch and the Chamber's realizing thatgood transportation is an • Reviews and assess coupon book by August 1, annual meeting. integral part of economic development. 2001 • Continue the education conference for small • ;Monitor progress to complete the feasibility • Set billboard schedule by November 30,2000 businesses to be held in June during Small study of navigational improvements to the Business Week. Fuld ways to expand the mini Sabine Neches Waterway,and promote the trade show. importance of the Port of Beaumont as a SMALL BUSINESS major port of entry for international trade and PARTNERSHIP DIVISION 'Work with small business development center economic vitality. at Lamar University. • Continue to support the Southeast Texas MISSION STATEMENT • Diversify business base and participation in Regional Airport and possible jet service. 1 he small business partnership division high tech sector. facilitates thegrowth of the Chamber's business • Work x%ith various public and private entities members by providing value-added services via • Review awards for possible expansion into to provide space to expand the Port of recognition,educational programs,and other areas. (Investigate merits of selecting Beaumont's rail interchange yard operations networking opportunities. and presenting a new award to recognize while supporting the desire to access medium sized businesses.) waterfront property for development. • Conduct a minimum of three quality seminars,utilizing the membership division • Participate with the Jeffcnon County survey to select topics of interest. Commissioners Court study of the feasibility of forming a Rural Rail District. • Conduct a small business to business showcase with a net goal of$25,000. Seek new ways to improve attendance and the quality of networking. 1999-2000 Volunteers continued from page 7 John Hsselbach 'footic Koons James,NIc\icholas Matthew Parr Mary Sample Linda Brown'Turk Claudic Hawkins Robert Krienkc Eric Meadows Pat Parsons Audwin Samuel Carlos Vacck Paul Hay Ken 1aFleur Sharon Meflord Theresa Pate Brian Sattler David Vaughn Kyle Haves Richard Lane Russell Melancon Bobbie Patterson Gene Schultz Debbie Verde Janice Haynes Charles LeBlanc Harland Merriam Harold Patton Ann Scoggin Mark Viator Jessie Ha}'nes David LeBlanc Rhonda Nfidkiff Cecil Peltier Marvel Scott Reagan Vickers Andy Henderson Richard LeBlanc Abe Miller I ou Perfetti Karl Segura Kathy VonFeldt Lois Henderson Ann Lee Peter Miller Darla Perkins Pete Shclton Ronnie Voight Beverly Hickman Richard Lee Mary Milligan David Pero Greg Shepard Sally Walden Bill Hickman William Lee Rufus Mills George Perctt C.L.Sherman T. Lynn Walden Martha Hicks les Lightfoot Linda Mirabclla Mike Peyton Luis Silva Carl Waldman Karen Hiltpold Com Little William Miranda Ian Phelan Larry Simmone Kathryn Walker Diana Hodges David Locke Leon Moncla Wanda Phelan Michael Simpson 'Toni Warner Warne Holland Fred Loeb Vernice Monroe Arnold Phelan Lester Smith Oveta Webb James Holly Jamie Long David Moore Mary Poole Lulu Smith Charles Bo Weinbaum Shannon Holmes Robyn Long Ed Moore David Powell Sam Smith Victoria Wcldon Toni Holst Evelyn Lord Gary Moore Ray Pregeant Dick Spreadcls Peter Boyd Wells Tim Holt George Lowry Morline Moore J.Milton Prewitt Patti Standby R.E.Wells Carolyn Howard Steve Lucas Virginia Moreland Haywood Pruitt Lois Ann Stanton Robert Wenner Adrian Hudspeth Kimberly Luedke Mike Morgan Alice Ramsey Roy Steinhagcn Lee Wheeler Mike Ireland Glenda Lundy Shannon Morgan Mary Randall Jan Stewart 011is Whitaker Dennis Isaacs Delores lungs Jimmy Moss Woodrow Reece Maridalc Still Wilton White Kathleen Jackson Pete Lyday Camile Mouton Ron Reed Steve Stoma L.ecda Wideman Joy James Chris Mabry Bill Munro Ronald Reed Hebert Straughter Ernic Williams Rhoda James Nedra Magee Ed Myers Misti Reeves Louis Strickland ferry Williams Larry Jensen Harold Mancusi-Ungaro,Jr. Bill Nantz Herb Rice Robert Stroder Mark Wilson Chad Johnson Fred Manhart Shirlcy Nantz Stephen Richardson Robert Swerdlow Ruby Winiberley Cindy Johnson Margie Mann Lynda Ncbbs Ronald K.Risinger Donald'1'aft G.Wimberly John Johnson Charles Mason Patty Neild Dean Robinson Newt Thayer Pamela Wise Robert Johnson Randall Maxwell Alyce Ncy John Robinson Carrol'Thomas Michael Wolf Jay Johnston Zoe Mayes Howard Nichols Gabriel Rodriguez Karen Thomas 'Tomasine Womack Anita Judice Anne,McCauley Christy Nolen Herman Rogers Thomas A.Thomas Kimberly Wood Yevette Karahouni Shelton McClure Frank Northrop Faye Rollins Skylar'Thompson John Woodside Azim Kcramati William McDonald Randall Odom Scott Rollins Mark Toups Gw,cn Young Michael Kiefer Marianne McGlone Denise Oliphant Gary Rothenberger Howard Trahan Kristi Young Charles Kiker,Jr. Paula McHam Rhonda O'Neil Kenneth Ruddy Tommy'Trahan Barry Zerkle Bill Kimbrough Karen McKinney Patti Owens Jcf Russell Don'Travis Deanna Zuniga June Kimbrough Lisa McLemore Max PaChar Mark Russo Paul Traylor Roy Kirkland Kim McMurray David Partner LeRoy Samleme Paul Trevino 15 Members witb 25 Years and over Anniversaries 2 years Anderson Construction Company 5 AI'OFINA Chemicals, Inc. Calder Animal Clinic Coldwcll Banker Southern Homes Edgar, Kikcr &. Cross, C.P.A.'s Gold Crest Electric Company, Inc. Jones Boys, Inc. Sanitary Supply Company Bank One, 'Texas, N.A. Foxworth Real Estate Corporation 30 l ear's Junior League of Beaumont Memorial Hermann Baptist East Campus Southeast Tcxas Neurosurgery Associates Zummo Meat Company, Inc. 35 1r'et rs Bank of Amcrica Beaumont Area Educators Federal Credit Union Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospitals Mustang Tractor & Equipment Scallon Controls, Inc. Arch Chemicals, Inc. �� 'Ye��'s Burrus Contractors Supply l Holiday Inn Beaumont Midtown Miner Dederick Construction Corporation Years 4C Beaumont Rice Mills, Inc. .? l Becker Printing Company, Inc. Brance-Krachy Company, Inc. Coastal Welding Supply, Inc. Gordy & Huffllines Architects, Inc. Port of Beaumont Binswanger Glass Company 50 Years 60 Years Butch Hoffer's Broussard's Mortuary, Inc. �0 Yea rs 90 Years J.S. 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