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Lee College food market sets standard with free and accessible outreach
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Mont Belvieu Chamber celebrates greater impact with new home
More than 100 people filed through and toured the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce Business Center Thursday evening, marking a first for the 40-year-old organization – its very on permanent headquarters. Operating at 3400 square feet and taking a little more than a year to complete, the facility marks a milestone achievement and the […]
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Port Arthur Chamber, Education Foundation outline students’ Pathway to Success
Education is not a profession, but a seven-day-a-week passion for those who devote themselves to the cause. That teamwork, which includes contributions from business and industry, was celebrated Thursday at the Pathway to Success Luncheon put on by the Port Arthur Education Foundation and Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce. The event, held in front […]
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Cheniere announces “substantial completion” of major Bechtel construction along Gulf Coast
“Ahead of schedule and on budget” is how global LNG leaders describe the latest project update in Corpus Christi. Cheniere Energy, Inc. leaders said Substantial Completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project was achieved March 16. “The substantial completion of the first train of CCL Stage 3 – ahead of […]
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Chambers updated on community growth, industry impact, county judge plans
Jimmy Sylvia has dedicated his professional life to Chambers County, so it was no small statement when the County Judge announced Tuesday afternoon that his current term would be his last. Sylvia was speaking at Eagle Pointe in Mont Belvieu at the Chambers County Economic Development Update. The event, hosted by the Mont Belvieu Area […]
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Port Arthur LNG investing in community outreach and education
Chris Fortenberry says the ongoing work at Port Arthur LNG is just the first step. “We see that the energy demand across the world is continuing to grow, and we would like to play our part,” the vice president of operations said. “More importantly, we are participating in Southeast Texas, excited to be part of […]
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Golden Triangle Polymers donates $250K to benefit youth baseball and softball
Golden Triangle Polymers is making a major investment in youth baseball and softball stars via a $250,000 donation to the City of Orange. City officials are using the funds to replace field lighting across Orange Youth Baseball and Softball (OYBS) fields. Chad Jennings, plant manager for Golden Triangle Polymers, said youth projects are essential because […]
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Bechtel supports region’s success with workforce education
Kane Mcintosh told a room full of Southeast Texas professionals that supporting and promoting the next generation of workforce is the key to the region’s continued construction success. “All of us are here; we’re already in our career,” he said. “We have to keep bringing people in.” Mcintosh is the senior project manager for Bechtel, […]
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Productivity and safety drive Veolia complex’s local results
Safety and productivity define one of the region’s most successful but least-known large-scale industrial operations. Port Arthur General Manager Dietrich Hövener help pull the curtain back on Veolia’s complex, which includes a hazardous waste incinerator with 250 full-time employees and burns 60,000 tons of hazardous waste annually. “Last year we only had one reportable injury,” […]
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Bayou Bend leader shares project update, community impact
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Greater Orange Area Chamber looking for big 2025, celebrates 2024
Stacey Brister showcases gratitude and optimism for Orange County when discussing her latest leadership role. “The turning of the calendar to 2025 offers us a unique opportunity to reflect on our goals, our accomplishments, learn from our past experiences, set new goals and renew our commitment to making Orange stronger together,” she said. “Over the […]
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Texla Equipment strives to be premier provider for forklifts in Southeast Texas, Southwest Louisiana
Fuller McSpadden said the idea behind Texla Equipment started to come together approximately six years ago while sitting at Floyds Seafood writing on a cocktail napkin. He shared the story Tuesday afternoon during Texla Equipment’s official grand opening, which included a Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and Better Business Bureau seal reveal. McSpadden, […]