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Freight Optimization: How to Lower Costs and Improve Performance. SUBSCRIBE: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Produced in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Studio, sponsored by Chevron Pasadena Refinery. Speaker Suggestions: Amanda Baucum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-baucum-5540013a/ Jason Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonleeexponent/ Zeke Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zekesmith/
Fifty years of industrial civil construction, mentorship, and the importance of building & maintaining personal relationships. Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samrcraig/ Craig & Heidt, Inc. https://craig-heidt.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Produced in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Studio, sponsored by Chevron Pasadena Refinery. Speaker Suggestions: Amanda Baucum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-baucum-5540013a/ Jason Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonleeexponent/ Zeke Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zekesmith/
Committed to improving the quality of life through innovative, sustainable programs & services, empowering men, women, and youth to achieve their full potential. Backpack Drive (June 1 – July 31) https://eastharriscounty.org/bts2023 https://eastharriscounty.org/ Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaalley/ SUBSCRIBE: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Produced in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Studio, sponsored by Chevron Pasadena Refinery. Speaker Suggestions: Amanda Baucum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-baucum-5540013a/ Jason Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonleeexponent/ Zeke Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zekesmith/
Father's Day special: Positive changes in the industry, career growth, & importance of mental health awareness. Thank you for your service Ted! Did you know that Ted is our Co-Host Zeke's father? Happy Father's Day to all of the great fathers out there! SUBSCRIBE on all podcast platforms: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/
Impacts of Global Shipping, Supply Chain and Corporate Responsibility. Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsensenig/ https://tmsfirst.com/ Help STOP human trafficking redM (Small efforts. Big impact): https://www.joinredm.com/ Redeem: https://redeemandrestore.org/ https://2023.otcnet.org/ https://www.fifthring.com/ SUBSCRIBE on all podcast platforms: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/
Perspectives on the energy transition and impacts. Energy focused podcaster - Mark LaCour on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oil-and-gas-expert-speaker/ https://oggn.com/ https://2023.otcnet.org/ https://www.fifthring.com/
Managing leadership at home and within industry. Happy Mother's Day!
Mother's Day Special! Family, career growth, and the importance of voting.
Pivotal influence and introduction lead to Paycor/Houston Rockets agreement.
Growth outlook for 2023, leadership and community engagement.
Committed to employees, community, and hydration!
Learn about the Boral Agency's unique growth path.
Learn about integrated systems, working within a digital twin environment, and data-centric project execution, enhancing value from initial project conception through to operations and maintenance.
Learn how Armand Bayou Nature Center is impacting our local environment through preservation and education.
Learn how Houston Pilots navigate the ship channel and are addressing maritime workforce needs/opportunities. Connect with Clint on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clint-winegar-b1bb5a14 Houston Pilots: http://www.houstonpilots.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Produced in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Studio, sponsored by Chevron Pasadena Refinery.
Learn about Economic Development wins and initiatives making the Houston Port Region competitive for capital investments. SUBSCRIBE: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Speaker Suggestions: Amanda Baucum: linkedin.com/in/amanda-baucum-5540013a Jason Lee: linkedin.com/in/jasonleeexponent Zeke Smith: linkedin.com/in/zekesmith
Season 8 Episode 1 Learn about Chevron Pasadena Refinery's investments in their operations, community, and diversity impacts. SUBSCRIBE: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/
The mission of the taskforce is to identify event topics to raise awareness of the importance of health in the workplace and changes in health care options and regulations to be shared with Economic Alliance members. Host Chad Burke, President & CEO, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Participants & Topic Intros Nellie Baktashi, Business Development Specialist, Employer Solutions Specialist, Houston Methodist gives a brief overview of the importance of various health care topics the group has uncovered from a recent survey and solutions that Methodist system can address. Melissa Mohammed, MHA, Kelsey Seybold provides information on the importance and proper utilization of Preventative Care and Screenings Jennifer Almaguer, Marketing Director, Community First Emergency Room addresses how sleep is a risk factor in health and the workplace Matt Geary, Public Health Policy Advisor, Harris County Precinct 2 provides insight of how Harris County serves as a safety net for the uninsured/underinsured (which includes smart pods) and the importance of getting vaccinated for the flu, COVID, etc. Stay tuned in - subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Stay tuned in – subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing & Communications Director: amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Terence Narcisse, CEO & Traci Dillard, Director of Resource Development at East Harris County Empowerment Council as they tell us the story behind the development, growth and impact of this empowering nonprofit. Terence tells us how he got involved in his community at a very young age and grew that passion into starting his own nonprofit. Traci gives us a bit about her background, lets us know about events they hold, how you can get involved, and so much more. Did you know that EHCEC just celebrated their 14th year of making a positive impact within their community? Congratulations and thank you both for all you do to help others! Reach out to Terence and Traci via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnarcisse/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracidillard22/ East Harris County Empowerment Council: https://eastharriscounty.org/ Stay tuned in - subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing & Communications Director: amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Kim Flores, VP Business Development, Pro Citrus Network as she gives us some insight on her background and how she got into the citrus business. Kim tells us about Pro Citrus Network and their sister company Foremost Fresh Direct, and the history behind the two. She tells us about supply chain disruption and how it's effecting this tasty business. Kim tells us about their growth and expansion projects that will help in getting citrus to your table quicker! Reach out to Kim via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyfloresssi/ Stay tuned in – subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing & Communications Director: amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Kelli Howard, Talent Acquisition Manager, SAM (Survey & Mapping) Companies as she talks about how they are integrating a veteran-based approach to staffing & filling positions with our veterans and youth. She tells us how they've hired Raymond Amador, Jr. as their Military Program Manager to take the veteran initiative to the next level. This is a newly created position within SAM, find out why his role is so valuable to their company, current military folks as well as youth within our region. SAM is in the middle of creating their own Department of Labor Apprenticeship program where they will work with local community colleges to implement the program in an effort to produce more licensed surveyors for the industry. Check out the great things that SAM is doing within their community! Thank you and all other companies that supply great jobs & offerings to those who have defended our great country over the years. Raymond, thank you for your dedication, service, and sacrifice! Reach out to Kelli and Raymond via LinkedIn: Kelli Howard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-howard-252bb53b/ Raymond Amador: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-amador-jr-ab650422/ Stay tuned in - subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform: https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing & Communications Director: amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Robert Armstrong, Project Director at Kuraray America, Inc. and podcast guest-host, Patti Bell, Workforce Development Manager, Dream It. Do It. Southeast Texas, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region as they talk about how Robert got to where is he today. Robert tells us about the great things Kuraray makes and how their products protect the environment. Did you know that Kuraray partnered with Nike when they wanted to get out of using greenhouse gases for their air soles? Pretty cool! Patti talks with Robert about career opportunities students may have at Kuraray, options available, and intern programs they have for college students. Patti tells us about PetrochemWorks and what a great resource it is for students. Robert also gives advice to students stepping into the workforce and what it takes for them to grow and develop. Thank you, Patti and Robert for your continued service within our community, helping to make quality of life better for our young people! Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune into Saba Abashawl, Chief External Affairs Officer, Houston Airports as she talks about the importance of human trafficking awareness and how fostering partnerships among a cross sector of industries against human trafficking enables us to combine our strengths and exchange best practice for maximum results. Saba helps us understand the myths and misconceptions of human trafficking. She invites us all to a free event on November 4, 2022 - Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention (link below) hosted by HAS and BAHEP at Lone Star Flight Museum featuring a cross sector of industries to create a meaningful discussion about human trafficking awareness and prevention. Saba tells us things that most of us don't know is happening, right in our backyard. She is very passionate about working to end human trafficking. Thank you, Saba for putting your all into ending this horrible crime. Together we can win! Ellington Area Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Event Tickets, Fri, Nov 4, 2022 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in to Tim Sutherland, General Manager, Chevron Pasadena Refinery as he tells us about his journey to where he is today at Chevron. He tells us about his passions for traveling, hunting and family. Tim talks about the Chevron Pasadena Refinery operations, their strategies and future projects. He gives some insight on organizations they partner with to support their community, his favorite being Toy's for Tots. Connect with Tim Sutherland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sutherland-tim-731843132/ Chevron Pasadena Refinery: https://pasadena.chevron.com Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune in to Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor, San Jacinto College as she gives us insight on the goals that they are achieving that forge bright futures. Brenda tells us who they serve, their focus area and how they are placing people into the workforce. She describes how San Jacinto College is connected with the industry and the community to better their efforts. San Jacinto College has been selected as an Aspen Top 10 Award winner for the fourth time and is a finalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize. Wish them luck, they deserve it! Brenda tells of the wonderful donation they received last May and so much more! Thank you Chancellor, for all that you do! Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Bruce Mann, Director Freight Mobility, Port Houston as he gives us some insight on not only the importance of freight mobility in the region, but the unprecedented growth of containers and how he has part in moving them out of the port and to their end destination, smoothly. Bruce tells us about quite a few high-profile infrastructure projects that Port Houston and our region has in the works. Bruce shares with us, his passion in ending human trafficking and how we can be part of the solution. He also tells us about some contributing factors that led him to his professional success and other personal highlights. Don't miss out on this valuable information. Interested in giving back, help end human trafficking - RedM on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketingredm/about/ Reach out to Bruce directly: bmann@porthouston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemanntexas/ Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Jeffrey Nielsen, President, Associated Builders & Contractors of Greater Houston as he tells us about his new role, his background and journey that led him to where he is today. He gives us highlights of the great work ABC is doing, the importance of political action inside the industry as well as inside construction. Jeffrey discusses a few critical topics, big things going on in the construction space today. Congratulations on the new role Jeffrey, we look forward to seeing you and ABC of Greater Houston grow! Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-nielsen-11aba9a/ About ABC/CMEF – ABC Houston Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Senator Paul Bettencourt as he talks about challenges and his top priorities as we head into the 88th Texas legislative session. He talks about bills that have been passed, construction, energy, transportation business, and economic impacts. He talks about how important the infrastructure bill is in helping grow the region, getting trucks in and out of the area, the investment to move all of these great opportunities. The Senator talks about growing up in the industry, his dad working at Shell Chemical, and so much more! Thank you for your service, Senator, we appreciate all you do. Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Chris Talley, President, Blast Builders as he tells us about his new and exciting business. Chris gives us some insight on why and how he got into this niche business. As you will hear, safety played a major role. Find out what a “Blast Resistant Building” is and why they are so important. Chris tells us about turnkey delivery of blast resistant buildings for the petrochemical industry. Chris lets us know about a new blog they are working on, a charity they are involved in, as well as many more fantastic topics. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-talley-ccm-bb960713/ Learn more about Blast Builders https://blastbuilders.com/ The charity Blast Builders supports: The Periwinkle Foundation https://periwinklefoundation.org Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into U.S. Army Captain Wesley Hunt "Texas' 38th Congressional District". born and raised in Houston, as he tells us about his military background, his time at West Point, education & his tours in the military. Wesley gives us some insight on what made him want to run for congress. He gives us some information on top priorities for U.S. energy & petrochemical manufacturing as well as road & freight capacity expansion to the Houston area infrastructure. He talks about how Texas' 38th Congressional District is home to the “Energy Corridor”, some goals he has. Take a listen to the entire podcast and join us in thanking him for his dedicated military service. Thank You Wesley! Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into JJ Barrera, VP of Construction and Maintenance and Stephen Kelman, Director Growth and Development (an Economic Alliance board member), both with Wood. JJ and Stephen talk about Wood's key focus, growing their footprint, keeping their employees safe and delivering a very valuable service to their customers. They tell us how Wood's US South Operations team was recognized by the Houston Business Roundtable as Best in Class in the medium General Contractor category for outstanding safety (way to go Wood, congratulations). They talk about how Wood has a diverse opportunity to help their customers with their needs. Stephen tells about their involvement in Brazoria County Petrochemical Council, bringing the next generation up to help grow and expand into the region. Listen to them talk about career opportunities in the industry, “Generational Careers”. They also talk about sustainability and clean energy. JJ talks about the evolution of Wood over the last few years and where they are going. He tells about ways he supports and helps the hardworking field employees with their career, helping them maintain a great quality of life. Stephen shares some valuable advice as well. This is one you don't want to miss! Find them on LinkedIn: JJ Barrera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javiel-jj-barrera-1169a94/ Stephen Kelman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-kelman-mba-49383348/ Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/company/woodplc/ Wood's website: https://www.woodplc.com/ Brazoria County Petrochemical Council: https://brazoria-county-petrochemical-council.com/ Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Trae Camble, Director of Environmental Affairs at Port Houston as he tells us what Port Houston is doing to leave a more environmentally friendly footprint across the great port region. He talks about their sustainability efforts and goals; the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) report they are working on. They even put their own spin on it by adding an additional S for safety, making it the ESSG report. Let Trae fill you in on how Port Houston has dropped its carbon footprint ~55% over the last 5-6 years. He talks about the importance of Project 11 and explains what it is. Trae tells us about his role as a Board Member for the Galveston Bay Foundation, a conservation non-profit that has served as guardian of Galveston Bay since 1987. Learn a bit about how Trae got to where he is today professionally, his passion, and a little about his personal life away from work. Trae on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trae-camble-6a54763a/ Port Houston: https://porthouston.com/ Galveston Bay Foundation: https://galvbay.org/ Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Mush Khan, CEO & Co-Founder of Alchemy Industrial, Houston Additive Manufacturing Company, as he talks about the need for access to manufacturing of goods, products, and services onshore, here in the great USA. Mush gives us some insight on a partnership with Urban Electric Power that was just landed called "Ohm Core", a new alkaline-based energy storage system. He also talks about TXRX Labs, he is the Board Chairman at this non-profit maker space located on Navigation Blvd, Houston Texas. He talks about how he made it to where he is today and some other great personal highlights. He's a firm believer that we as a large city and surrounding area can leverage off of each other and partner up to further our growth & success! Connect with Mush on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mushkhan/ Alchemy Industrial: https://alchemyindustrial.com/ TXRX LABS: https://www.txrxlabs.org/ Urban Electric Power: https://urbanelectricpower.com/ Ohm Core: https://ohmproducts.com/ Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Stacy Putman, Manager of Advocacy, Leadership & Strategic Technology Development at INEOS as she talks about career transitioning to deliver value from Safety to Production to Construction to People Development. Stacy gives us some insight on what it means to have a good work life balance and how INEOS is working with their employees to meet their needs. She also talks about a very exciting topic, plastic recycling, and tells us about recycled cold drink cups at McDonalds made from recycled plastics, a win win situation. Stacy tells us a bit about the INEOS Daily Mile, the official school education fitness program supporter of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22. Her story of how she made it where she is today, and what she's doing now to better herself & her career are unique and gives some valuable insight for those coming up in the industry today. Connect with Stacy Putman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-putman-0b300b2/ INEOS: https://www.ineos.com/ The Daily Mile: https://thedailymile.co.uk/ Stay tuned in subscribe today, stay in the know! Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Sabrina Schwertner, Director of ACIT & Meetings, Texas Chemical Council (TCC) & Association of Chemical Industry of Texas (ACIT) and Dwayne Boudreaux, Vice President, Commercial, S&B Engineers and Constructors. Sabrina fills us in on her background in the O&G, Petrochemical and Economic Development sectors. She tells us about how ACIT and TCC collaborate/network to build relationships. She fills us in on a few events that are coming up and much more. Dwayne tells us a bit about what S&B Engineering and Constructors do and some of their history and more. Dwayne is also on the Board of Directors at ACIT and a Board Member of TCC/ACIT FREEPAC. They both have some valuable information to share with you! Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in as Chris Mudd, Managing Director at Chiron Financial LLC gives us a domestic and global outlook. He gives us some insight on what the financial community is seeking when funding new projects or when deciding to invest in another company. He gives us some valuable information about what an investment banker does, when to reach out and who to reach out to for help when going through hard times. Chris talks about M&A, the chemical industry, energy transition, new projects the chemical industry is working on to reduce emissions over the next 10 years. He also touches on how COVID effected the chemical industry and supply chain & logistics over the past few years. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismudd/ https://www.chironfinance.com/ Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune into Senator Larry Taylor, District 11. He has had a huge impact on our region, being in the Senate for 10 years and in the House for 10 years prior to that. He speaks about his passion on education, a true advocate for educating our children in the best way possible, giving them the needed tools to succeed. Larry talks about what happens during special sessions, and touches on the technology curve. He gives us some insight on the Coastal Barrier – Hurricane Surge Protection project that he's been advocating for. Senator Larry Taylor is one of the Elected Officials that will be traveling with Economic Alliance to DC in a few weeks to seek additional project support. Take a listen, you don't want to miss what Senator Taylor has to say. Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in as Chad Burke President/CEO of Economic Alliance Houston Port Region & Russell Carter, Director of Business Development at Bohler give us some insight on what goes into putting the Gulf Coast Industry Forum together and how each of us play a role in making it a successful event each year. GCIF is held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505. 2022 GCIF is on Thursday, September 22, starting at 8AM sharp. This event brings to you speakers from the industry that touch on topics such as energy transition, economic growth, carbon capture and storage, circularity, hydrogen hubs, the chemical industry, supply chain, expansions, growth and transition, current events, the port and ship channel, global energy concerns, clean energy initiatives, advanced recycling, as well as many other valuable topics. This is a great time for members and business in the region to network. This event is open to members and non-members. GCIF Registration & Sponsorship opportunities are now available: https://allianceportregion.com/gcif-registration/ Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in as Former Texas Railroad Commissioner and Current Founder/CEO of Pinnacle Ryan Sitton discusses the current state of energy in our nation. How will the Ukraine/Russian war and its' ripple effects impact our local economy? How will it impact energy exports, and domestic crude oil production? Get his valuable insight into these questions. Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in as Amy Skicki tells us about how she landed the position as Executive Director at BayTran. She gives us some insight on the mission of BayTran, why transportation/infrastructure & advocating for our region is so important. Amy tells us about some upcoming events that they are putting on, State of the Counties, Galveston County Transportation Summit and a few more good things coming up. She gives us some details of the infrastructure bill and how some of the money has been allocated. BayTran serves as the transportation management organization facilitating Regional Mobility Management for employers, government agencies and residents in the Bay Area Transportation Partnership Tri-County regional service area. Amy also talks about her military background (Thank you Amy for your service!) as well as Back 2 Basic Training Foundation (B2BT) a nonprofit, honoring and empowering our heroes. https://www.backtobasictraining.org/ Be sure and thank a Veteran today for all they do and have done! Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune into Dr. Veronica Jammer, Department Chair Associate Degree Nursing at San Jacinto College & Katey Crackel, Director of Education & Staff Development at HCA South East. They tell us about their backgrounds and how they got where they are today. These are two wonderful ladies that share with us, information on the RN to BSN programs and what it has to offer. Take a listen to all the good things these two systems have to offer. Thank a nurse today, for all of the hard work and care they give! You may make their day! Thank you Dr. Jammer & Katey for all that you do, you are both awesome! Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in as Roger Pombrol, President, Emerald Standard Electrical Contractors & Engineers talks about how his company originated, how his father came to America as an immigrant, human refugee in 1966 and writing about his journey now. He tells us about how they've been in business for 20 years as of 2021. Roger gives some insight on a course over at University of Houston created for Construction Managers, with a high level of success. Mr. Pombrol tells us how small business, minatory & women owned businesses can succeed, and how hurdles can be overcome if entities come together. Roger also talks about being Chairman of the Board, National Association Minority Contractors (NAMC) Houston Chapter and what they are doing to help minorities advance and succeed in the industry. Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in as Philippe Flichy, Regional President, Nexterus Houston tells us a little about his company and the position he holds. Nexterus is a full-service supply chain technology and management company offering customized solutions for businesses and long-term success. He talks about supply and demand, truck driver & chassis shortage, as well as many other great supply chain topics. Stick around and listen to his ideas and valuable input. We appreciate him being on! Reach out to Philippe directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flichy/ Nexterus Houston: https://nexterushouston.com/ Stay tuned in & subscribe today, stay in the know! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback or speaker suggestions? Email our Marketing Director at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune into the Women In Alliance Committee Chairman Melinda Torrison, President & COO, Meador Staffing Services, Wendy Ghormley, Sr. Vice President, Texas Advantage Community Bank. Melinda and Wendy tell us about how they got where they are today. They give some valuable information about the Women's Leadership Luncheon events that Economic Alliance Houston Port Region holds three times a year, and the wonderful speakers Women In Alliance gain, and much more. Stay tuned in & subscribe today! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune in as State Representative Ana Hernandez explains why serving district 143 is so important to her. How she got started, at such a young age. She tells how she balances law practice, legislative services and most important, Family. Did you know she is a local, here in the Pasadena area? She talks about "a day in the life of" Ana as state representative. Quite an amazing & busy lady! Get involved, come up to Austin & participate, sign up for alerts, voice your opinion! This is key for the legislative process. They will not be back in session until January 2023, but she encourages the community to get involved. https://house.texas.gov/ Stay tuned in & subscribe today! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Tune in as Dennis Winkler, COO, Winkler Public Relations talks about public policy, how Economic Alliance Houston Port Region's public policy task force and members along with close relationships with elected officials are vital parts of our voices being heard, thereby, our economic needs being met. He explains how the chemical industry plays a very important role in our daily lives and how the industry changed the way they did business over the last few years, switching what they produce to help during the pandemic. Dennis speaks of the major legislative win, Project 11 – the widening and deepening of the Houston Ship Channel and how Economic Alliance had a lot to do with this win. He gives us a little insight into 2022 redistricting as well as an award that Commissioner Adrian Garcia and he himself won, given by East Harris County Manufacturing Association " the Exceptional Partner Award". Well deserved! Stay tuned in & subscribe today! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune in as Margaret Kidd talks about talks about her background, how she started off on Wall Street and midlife wanted to do something a little more meaningful. Now she runs the Supply Chain and Logistics Technology program at University of Houston. Margaret also serves on the Advisory Board for East End Chamber of Commerce and Houston Maritime Center Museum. She talks about supply chain issues, possible solutions, and a need for digital infrastructure in the US port system. She tells how she gives back to the community by helping others to make a better life for themselves as well as their children. Stay tuned in & subscribe today! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune into Episode 2 with our Sponsor Shell's very own Jessica Blackmore, Corporate Relations Advisor at the Deer Park Chemicals Facility. Jessica gives us some valuable insight on what's going on at their facility and Shell around the community. Find out what this location produces and why their product is so important to each and every one of us! She talks about the $2.1M funding that was awarded by Shell to 3 great community causes. Find out about the history of the Deer Park location! Stay tuned in & subscribe today! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune in as we kick off Season 7 with Chad Burke, President & CEO and Chad Carson, Vice President Economic Development at Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. They give a recap of 2021, from Economic Development Wins, Public Policy & Transportation Advocacy, Workforce Development Accomplishments, Quality of Life Partnerships, Event Highlights, and everything in between. They also address the important initiatives Economic Alliance is working on for 2022. Stay tuned in & subscribe today! https://allianceportregion.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio. Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune in as Representative Ed Thompson of Texas House District 29 talks about giving back to our community by way of Economic Development, Transportation, Education, Health and Human Service, Quality of Life and how this creates growth in our community. He speaks about Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP), Expansion, and loads of other valuable topics. Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio For more information log on to www.allianceportregion.com Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com
Tune in as Ganesh Nagarajan talks about LyondellBasell's approach on Sustainability and the power of Circularity (circle of life in plastics). Find out how Ganesh and his team are creating solutions to reduce, recycle, renew and how this will help with emissions and climate change. Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio For more information log on to www.allianceportregion.com Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com