03-09-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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Economic Development Services Report to City of La Porte 2014 - 2015 Services th August 8 TX American Shore & Beach Preservation Association Meeting Michelle Hundley attended the August meeting of the TX ASBPA in Galveston. The meeting focused on the policies and procedures of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Colonel Richard Pannell, Galveston District, provided an overview and then four section leaders discussed policies and procedures covering: Hydraulics and Hydrology in the Galveston Bay/Houston Ship Channel region, Operations and Maintenance Dredging, and Permitting and Compliance. th August 13 Greater East End Chamber of Commerce & Speaker Michael Creel, CEO, Enterprise Products The Economic Alliance attended the East End Chamber of Commerce where the keynote speaker was jobs to be created are 30 positions and capital investment for the project is $1.3 billion. The Port of hour. th August 13 SEACAP Meeting The Economic Alliance attended and participated in the meeting. Mitch Schacter, Director of the Maritime Program at San Jacinto College, said that San Jacinto College is 50 years old, and has 3 campuses North, Central and South serving 30,000 students. The Maritime Program was started in 2010 to meet the needs of the local maritime industry for a better educated, advanced entry level professional mariner. The program consists of three divisions Logistics and Supply Chain (North Campus), Maritime Administration (South Campus) and Vessel Operations (Central Campus). San Jacinto College purchased property in the Bayport Terminal Facility across from Odfjell Terminals to build a Maritime Building. It will have 46,000 sq. ft. of space for classrooms and labs, and for 5 full size ships bridge simulators, a large meeting room and training docks, including a water survival training tank. Mitch said he plans for 15 classrooms and 15 faculty offices to be filled with new teachers. Crews will be trained for American flagged vessels. Scheduled to open in 2015, the new Maritime Technology and Training Center will also host a Crew Training dock for G&H Towing. Plant Updates for the following companies: Poly-One - David said the plant is having its best start in years - with orders remaining strong American Acryl - Doug Smith reported that the general business: Seeking to fill vacancies: HR Specialist; Process Operators (2) LBC Terminal is Business is Good / Expansion Continues with Ship Dock 4 In progress NA Industries, Inc. - Business outlook continues to be excellent Styrolution - Turnaround preparation underway Odfjell Terminals - General business: Business remains good Total Petrochemicals - Business continues to be good and HDA construction continues th August 20 East Harris County Manufacturers Association Golf Tournament Kick-Off Dinner The Economic Alliance attended the kick- foundation funding for both Lee and San Jacinto Colleges. All proceeds from the Golf Tournament on October 10 will be given to these Foundations for scholarships for students enrolling in CTE courses at either college. The Economic Alliance is also supporting this tournament by requesting donations, collecting donations, and preparing golf bags for golf teams. st August 21 Attended Breakfast Session with Congressman Gene Green The Economic Alliance attended a breakfast session to hear a presentation by Congressman Gene nd August 22 ExxonMobil Baytown Expansion Project Celebration The Economic Alliance attended the Expansion Project Celebration at ExxonMobil in Baytown. Speakers and elected officials discussed the tremendous impact to the economy that this project will bring. ExxonMobil also introduced scholarship winners that will be getting degrees in middle skill disciplines critical to the success of the industry. th August 26 Meet with LJB Engineering at the Greater Houston Partnership The Economic Alliance met with Rod Sommers, CEO, LJB Engineering, and Nolan Miller, Principal of the Houston area. They are locating in Houston (Deer Park) to grow their business. The company Presented by: Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Page 15 of 22