BBaayyttoowwnn Business ReportNew & Insights From YO July 2026825 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, TX 77521 281/422-8359 https://baytownchamber.com [email protected] Chamber On The MoveWe Mean BusinessAugust Memberhip LuncheonSTATE OF HARRIS COUNTYTuesday, August 11, 202611:30 am - 1:00 pmHarris Co. Commissioner, Pct 3Tom RamseyThe August Membership Meeting is scheduled forTuesday, August 11 at Hilton Garden Inn, 4910 E.Chase from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm and will featureHarris County Commissioner, Pct 3 - Tom Ramsey.The luncheon cost for member is $50 withreservations. Commissioner Ramsey will update themembers on current and future projects impactingthe Baytown area. Make your reservations toattend this luncheon!thReservations can be made by calling 281/422-8359or email to [email protected]. Registeronline at https://baytownchamber.com.Reservation deadline and cancellation deadline isThursday, July 30 Cancellations after this datewill be billed, due to guarantee of food!th.Booth Fee is now regular price at$600, while they last. The“Greatest Show On Earth” -Baytown Business Expo isscheduled for Thursday, October1 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at theBaytown Community Center, 2407Market St. For boothinformation, contact RikkiWheeler at 281/422-8359 [email protected] byState of the State Luncheon - Featuring Lt. Governor Dan Patrick - Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 11:00am - 1:00 pm - Hyatt Regency Baytown. Get your reservations in now!State of the City Luncheon - Featuring Mayor Charles Johnson - Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 11:00 am -1:00 pm - Hyatt Regency Baytown. Get your reservations in now!Public Safety Recognition Luncheon - honoring Baytown Police Department; Baytown Fire Department;GCCISD Police Department - Tuesday, November 18, 2026 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Hilton Garden InnUPCOMING LUNCHEONSStateofHarr i sCounty
OFFICERS&DIRECTORSHTTPS://BAYTOWNCHAMBER.COM DESIGNATEDDIRECTORSBAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCEDirkPerrinVice ChairGlenn HayesVice ChairAdrienne JosephVice ChairDerek AngelChairmanSteve DonCarlosSecretaryGilbertSantanaTreasurerJames ScottImmed. Past ChairAdelinaAbshireMichelleBitterlyShaneBlackmonAricBouillonBrandonCapetilloRyanCarusoBillyCombsBoCoxRogerElswickShannonFrazierPaulHargraveChadHeeseTaylorHenckelCharlesJohnsonBrettKerrRoyPriceMikeRetifTerry SainIndividualCarolSkewesJimmySmithPaulWankowiczDoug WilsonJasonReynoldsJacobAtkinDr. JoeRodriguezBJSimonMeet Your Board 2026-2027
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The Baytown Chamber of Commerce hosted the 22nd Annual Community Toyota, Honda, KIA Swing Into Spring GolfTournament on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Eagle Pointe Golf Club.Tent Sponsors AwardsThe Swing Into Spring brought 20 tent sponsors to network with the golfers. The Tents had a chanceto win prizes in three categories:Palate Pleasers (best food), Best Golf Give-Aways, and TournamentStoppers (best of show). The 144 golfers were the only ones that could vote for the tent awards.They overwhelmingly voted Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union as the Best Golf-Giveaway winner andPalate Pleasers & Tournament Stopper awards were given to Bates Collision Center for their smokedduck poppers.Golf Team WinnersThe tournament had two flights of golf and the winners of Flight A were 1 place – Community AutostGroup Team (Daniele, Wadzinski, Vincent & Woods), Flight A – 2 place – TGS Cedar Port Teamnd(Krumrey, Edwards, Krumrey and Rodgers) and the 3 Place winners for Flight A were the SwagelokrdSoutheast Texas Team (Richardson, Koller, Deleon and Davis).\\Winners of the Flight B teams were: 1 Place – Wischnewsky Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ramst(Partsch, Mafilou, Balli and Love), Flight B – 2 Place were the Next Level Urgent Care Teamnd(Hager, Thomas, Ducet and Maines). The 3 Place team of Flight B was the Baytown ProfessionalrdFirefighter Association Team (Webb, Hawkins, Roberts, Medrano).Other winners:The Closest to the Pin Winner for the tournament was Brady Kratzer – Lyte Fiber Team and theLongest Drive Winner was Brady Richardson – Swagelok Southeast Texas Team.Raffle winners were drawn from over 350 tickets for prizes of Calloway Laser Rangefinder,ARCCOS Starter Bundler; $500 Visa Gift Card; $250 ExxonMobil Gas Cards and 5 PremiumWhitewater Car Washes.Players also got a chance to “Beat The Pro” – with Professional Golfer Madison Frerking.Eachplayer had a shot to beat Madi on a Par 3 and have a chance to win a $300 GFore gift certificate.The winner of the gift certificate was Anthony Martinez.The 22 Annual Swing Into Spring was a great success due to the professional staff at Eagle Pointe GolfndClub. The tournament was a fun-filled day of networking and golfing. The Baytown Chamber would also liketo thank all the sponsors and volunteers that participated. Without their support, the tournament would nothave been such a success!SSwwiinngg IInnttoo GOLF TOURNAMENTThe 23 AnnualrdSwing Into Spring Golf Tournamentscheduled for May 5 , 2027 will go on sale thOctober 15 , 2026 th
Improve your connectionsand join us for an upcomingBusiness After Hours - 1stThursday of the month at ahost member business.Business After Hours help you meet newpeople. Meeting more people extendsyour marketing efforts. Word of mouthcan garnish you more customers. Manycurrent members state that they havereceived more customers from meeting“someone” at a business after hours andthat person shared the contact withseveral of their friends and/orcustomers, which results in morecustomers..bay t ownchambe r. commembe r@bay t ownchambe r. com281/ 422-8359Upcoming Business After Hours:Thursday, August 6 - Hooky’s Entertainment (formerly ShowBiz) 5-7 pmthThursday, September 3 - Baytown Little Theater 5-7 pmrdThursday, October 8 - Baytown Historic Museum 5-7 pmthThursday, November 5 - Blackmon, Inc. Plumbing & Portable Toilets 5-7 pmthBusinessAftHOURSPEOPLE DO BUSINESSwithPEOPLE THEY KNOW!WHY ATTENDWe Mean Business
WhyYou Should RenewYour Chamber of CommerceMembership Even IfYou’re Not ParticipatingExclusive member perks andresourcesMany chambers offer member-onlymarketing opportunities, webinars,training, and event sponsorships atlow or no cost. These can be usedstrategically to promote yourbusiness without high advertisingexpenses.Economic and communityresilienceChambers help drive economicgrowth and resilience in theircommunities. By renewing, youcontribute to a stronger localeconomy, which benefits allbusinesses, including yours.Long-term ROIEven if you don’t use every benefitimmediately, the cumulative effectof networking, visibility, andadvocacy can pay off over time.Studies and business leaders notethat chamber memberships oftenyield strong returns, sometimesmultiple times the cost.Strategic positioningBeing a member signals tocustomers, partners, and potentialemployees that you value thecommunity and are invested in itssuccess. This canChamber membershipb a y t own c h amb e r. c om i n fo@b a y t own c h amb e r. c om We Me a n B u s i n e s sEven if you don’t attend every eventor volunteer, renewing yourchamber membership still offerstangible, long-term benefits that cangrow your business and strengthenyour community presence.Access to a powerful businessnetworkChambers connect you to hundredsof other local businesses, potentialclients, and partners. Even inertmembership keeps you in thenetwork, so when you do engage,you have a ready pool of contacts totap into.Visibility and credibilityYour business is listed in thechamber’s directory, online and inprint, which boosts local visibilityand signals to customers that you’repart of a respected communityorganization. This can enhance trustand credibility.Advocacy and representationChambers advocate for localbusinesses with policymakers andgovernment bodies. Renewingensures your voice is part of thatadvocacy, which can influence localeconomic conditions andregulations.be a subtle but powerfuldifferentiator.Bottom line: Renewing yourmembership is like keeping abusiness relationship open. Youmay not use all the tools rightaway, but the network, visibility,and advocacy you gain cancreate opportunities andadvantages you might nototherwise have. If you’re notparticipating now, consider usingthe membership to buildrelationships, explore events, ortake advantage of member perksbefore it expires.Presence‑free perks
Derek Angel - Tx Materials GrpDirk Perrin - Chevron PhillipsGlenn Hayes- ExxonMobil BaytownIntegrated ComplexAdrienne Joseph - HMBHSteve DonCarlos - AttorneyGilbert Santana - BDI ResourcesJames Scott - TGS Cedar Port PartnersAdelina Abshire - Beacon Federal CUMichelle Bitterly - Awards & EngravingShane Blackmon - Blackmon Plumb’gAric Boullion - Edward Jones Inv.Brandon CapetilloRyan Caruso - St Sen MiddletonBilly Combs - Combs Commercial inv.Bo Cox - Cox Commercial ConstBryan Hudson - Hyatt RegencyRoger Elswick - Community AutoShannon Frazier - Encouragers ChurchPaul Hargrave - Robson’s DiamondJewelersChad Heese - CRCUTaylor Henckel - Chick Fil ACharles Johnson - Coldwell BankerBrett Kerr - Calpine Corp.Roy Price - Texas First BankMike Retif - Enterprise ProductsTerry SainCarol Skewes - The Baytown SunPaul Wankowicz - State FarmDoug Wilson - LCY ElastomersBJ Simon - Baytown/W ChambersEconomic Development Found.Jason Reynolds - City of BaytownDr. Joe Rodriguez- GCCISDJacob Atkin - Lee CollegeBoard of DirectorsOFFICERSDIRECTORSDESIGNATED DIRECTORSThe Baytown Business Report is a semi-monthly newsletter produced by YOUR Baytown Chamber of CommerceNext edition is September 2026Tracey S WheelerPresident & [email protected] L WheelerVice [email protected] Moyers-MartinezMember Services [email protected]@baytownchamber.comCommitLtee ChairseadershipStafMike MagouirkAmbassadorTina MartinezPartners In EducationTerry SainPublic SafetyLandon RichardYoung Professional CouncilBrett KerrGovernamental AffairsSheila CrawfordMen Who CookGet Involved on aCOMMITTEE!If you are interested ingetting involved with acommittee - you canreach out to YOURBaytown ChamberStaff or register onlinefor a committee. It’s agreat way to get moreinvolved in YOURChamber and meet newbusiness contacts. Formore informationcontact 281/[email protected]. Online atbaytownchamber.com