HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-12 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors
RICHARD WARREN,PRESIDENT
MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER
MIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBERRANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER
JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA,BOARD MEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER
CITY OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING AGENDA
July 24,
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the City of La Porte Development Corporation to be held on
2012,4:30p.m.
at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at to
consider the followingitems of business:
1.
Call to order
2.
Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on
July 16, 2012 –P. Fogarty
3.
Receive presentation from Bob Mitchell of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership –S.
Osborne
4.
Receive update regarding Lomax Arena Improvements –T. Leach
5.
Receive update regarding 2012-2013 membership payment to the Economic Alliance Houston Port
Region –T. Leach
6.
Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2012-2013 La Porte
Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction –S. Osborne
7.
Set date for next meeting –S. Osborne
8.Staff Reports
(a)Receive Financial Report –M. Dolby
9.Board member commentsregarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members,
city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing
policies.
10.
Executive Session–The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive
session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
11.
Reconveneinto regular sessionand consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive
session.
12.
Adjourn
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the July 24, 2012, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development
Corporation was posted on the City Hall bulletin BoardonJuly 18, 201
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July 24, 2012, La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
RICHARD WARREN,PRESIDENT
MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER
MIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBERRANDY WOODARD,BOARDMEMBER
JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER
MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF JULY16, 2012
July16,2012,
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met onat the City Hall Council
5:00p.m
Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at .to consider the followingitems of
business:
1.
Call to Order
President Warrencalled the meeting toorder at 5:00p.m. The following members of the La Porte
Development Corporation Board were present: Board membersClausen, Woodard, Ojeda,
Zemanek and Cooksley. Absent: Board member Engelken.
Staff Present: Corby Alexander,Traci Leach, Patrice Fogarty, Stacey Osborne, Michael Dolby,and
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
2.
Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board held on May 15,
2012–P. Fogarty
Board member Zemanek moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Woodard
MOTION PASSED.
seconded.
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen,Woodard,Ojeda,
Zemanek and Cooksley
Nays: None
Absent:Board member Engelken
3. Public Hearing
to receive comments on a proposed project providing for the expenditure of
$1,000,000.00 by the La Porte Development Corporation to fund an incentive grant for drainage
and street related infrastructure improvements for a plant expansion project in the Battleground
Industrial District –S. Osborne
The public hearing was opened at 5:03 p.m. Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne
presented a summaryregarding aproposed project providing for the expenditure of $1,000,000.00
by the La Porte Development Corporation to fund an incentive grant for drainage and street related
infrastructure improvements for a plant expansion projectin the Battleground Industrial.
There were no commentsfrom the public.
The public hearing closed at 5:08 p.m.
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4.
Consider approval or other action concerning proposed expenditure of $1,000,000.00 by
the
Development Corporation to fund an incentive grant for drainage and street related
La Porte
infrastructure improvements for a plant expansion project in the Battleground Industrial District –S.
Osborne
Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne was available for any questions by Board
members.
Board member Clausen moved toapprove theproposed expenditure of $1,000,000.00 by
the
Development Corporation to fund an incentive grant for drainage and street related
La Porte
infrastructure improvements for a plant expansion project in the Battleground Industrial District.
MOTION PASSED.
Board member Zemanekseconded.
Ayes: President Warren and Board members Clausen, Woodard,
Ojeda, Zemanek and Cooksley
Nays: None
Absent:Board member Engelken
5.
Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2012-2013 La Porte
Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction –S. Osborne
Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presenteda summary oftheproposed budget
for the 2012-2013 La Porte Development Corporation Board.
Board members directed staff to add an agenda item to the nextmeeting to ratify the $20,000.00
already spent for the payout of the 908 West Main Street building.
Board member Woodard asked Assistant City Manager Traci Leach to provide him with the last two
years of bus ridership information from Harris County. Board member Woodard asked Economic
Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne to provide him with the retail study done in 2006,
questioning costof studyand what the studylooks for. Board member Woodard informed Finance
Director Michael Dolby that he will get in touchwith him eitherby phone or email to discuss what
the La Porte Economic Development CorporationBoardowns and its finances.
Board member Cooksley questioned staff about themeaning of 015in reference to the Main Street
Parking Lot. Finance Director Michael Dolby explained that 015 is the City improvement fund.
Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne explained that whentheLa Porte Economic
DevelopmentCorporation Boardhasvoted on aproject, they will transfer funds fromtheLa Porte
Economic DevelopmentCorporationintothe City 015improvement fund.
Board memberWoodard questionedwhen the City Council would likeforthe La Porte Economic
DevelopmentCorporation to complete their review of the budget. City Manager Alexander stated
on or before August 13, 2012, as that is the date City Council will start Council’s budget review.
Board member Woodard asked Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne to send
Board member Chuck Engelken an email addressing the details of the July 16, 2012, La Porte
Economic Development CorporationBoardmeeting to keep him in the loop.
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Board member Clausenmoved totablethe proposedbudget for the 2012-2013 La Porte
Development Corporation Boarduntil the next meeting.Board member Cooksley seconded.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren and Board members Clausen, Woodard,
Ojeda, Zemanek and Cooksley
Nays: None
Absent:Board member Engelken
6.–
Set date for next meetingS. Osborne
Board members set the next meeting date for July 24, 2012, at 4:30 p.m.
7.
Staff Reports
(a)Receive Financial Report –M. Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary of the Financial Report.
8.
Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information or existing policies.
Board memberOjeda directed Economic Development CoordinatorStacey Osbornetoadda future
agenda itemrequestingan updateof the CapitalProjectsthat the La Porte Development
Corporation has funded, and requested a future agenda item to discuss Economic Development
Coordinator Stacey Osborne’srelationship with existingbusinessesin La Porte.
Board member Zemanek requested Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne to
provide the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership reportat the July 24, 2012, meeting which
providesprojects that Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has assisted the City of La Porte
with. Ms. Osborne reported that is a quarterly report that is given to all of Council.
Board member Zemanek asked staff to provide a report stating where the La Porte Development
Corporation is on the Lomax Arena project.
President Warren requested Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne to provide an
update regarding approval by TXDOT for the Directional Signage. Ms. Osborne reported that
TXDOT approved the locations for the last two signs,and they will be installed as soon as the rain
lets up and the ground is stable for installation. Ms. Osbornealsoreported that there was no price
change.
9.
Executive Session -The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive
session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act,Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
There was no executive session.
10.
Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive
session.
There was no executive session.
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11.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Board member Woodardmoved to adjourn the meeting. Board
MOTION PASSED.
member Cooksley seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Ayes: President Warren and Board members Clausen, Woodard,
Ojeda, Zemanek and Cooksley
Nays: None
Absent:Board member Engelken
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
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Passed and approved on this24
dayofJuly,2012.
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President RichardWarren
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested:7/24/12
Source of Funds:
Requested By:Stacey Osborne
Account Number:
Department:CMO
Amount Budgeted:
Report:xResolution:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:A.BAHEP Quarterly Report-2012 Q1
Budgeted Item:YES NO
B.BAHEP Presentation Outline
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
At the meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors on July 16,
Councilman and Board Member Zemanek requested a presentation from the Bay Area Houston
Economic Partnership(BAHEP)regarding BAHEP’sactivities and assistance to the City of La
Porte. In response to that request, the President of BAHEP, Mr. Bob Mitchell, will be presenting
on behalf of BAHEP and will be available to answer any questions the Board may have. Staff
will also be on-hand to answer any questions.
The most recent quarterly report prepared by BAHEP (which was emailed to all Board members
on 4/30/12) is attached for reference, as is the presentation outline from Mr. Mitchell.
Action Required by Development Corporation:
Receive presentation from Bay Houston Economic Partnership.
Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Managerdate
City of La Porte
Activities Report
January 2012
Through
March 2012
BayArea Houston Economic Partnership
P.O. Box 58724
Houston, Texas 77258
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BayArea Houston Economic Partnership
January 2012 -March2012
City of La PorteActivities Report
Table of Contents
Page
Section 1
Special Honors..................................................................................................................5
Business Assistance Programs..........................................................................................5
Section 2
Current BAHEP Projects within Bay Area Houston.......................................................11
Section 3
Marketing.........................................................................................................................13
Section 4
Advertising, Public Relations and Media Communications............................................15
Section 5
Preserve NASA Funding Levels......................................................................................17
Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program...............................................................18
Section 6
News Articles...................................................................................................................6-1
Section 7
Attachments…………………………………………………………………..…….….7-1
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Section 1
Special Honors
Two Remarkable People Honored at 2012 Quasar Award Banquet
Only twice in the 35-year history of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
have two prestigious awards been given on the night of the organization’s highly
anticipated annual banquet. This year marked the third such occasion, and it made
the evening a very memorable one for the 650 attendees.
BAHEP presented its 2012 Quasar Award for exceptional leadership in economic
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
development to . The Quasar Award is presented each
year to an outstanding individual who has contributed greatly to the economic
wealth and diversity of the Bay Area Houston region.BAHEP President Bob
Mitchell said, “Sen. Cornyn has always worked hard for the people of Texas.
Most importantly, he understands what drives our economy and fights for our best
interests. That is often a hard road to travel on Capitol Hill, and we in Bay Area
Houston are fortunate to have him in our corner.”
The second award of the evening, BAHEP’s Presidential Award, was presented to
Mary Alys Cherry, editor emeritus of TheBay Area Citizen.In his surprise
introduction of Cherry, Mitchell said, “After a lengthy career with newspapers all
over the country, including the Houston Post, this individual arrived at The Bay
Area Citizen in the early ‘80s and decided to stay. Although the name of The
Citizen has changed several times over the years, this person’s passion for the
communities that make up the Bay Area and compassion for the people who live
here have never wavered.”He concluded by saying, “The Presidential Award
recognizes those individuals who may not be well-known outside of the region,
but whose contributions make a big difference in our lives.” Previous recipients
of the Presidential Award were BAHEP board members Frans Gillebaard,
president, Amstel Holdings Inc., and the late Dr. Ned Dudney.
Business Assistance Programs
Prospect Review Meeting
BAHEP staff members reviewed their projects with city, county and member
representatives to discuss upcoming marketing opportunities and trends during
two meetings in this reporting period.Reports on economic development
activities, including infrastructure projects, commercial and residential
construction, transportation projects, and community services were provided by
each city and county representative. Veronica Reyes of the AerospaceTransition
Center gave an update onjob placement for the NASA contractor employees
impacted by the retirement of the space shuttle. Approximately 1,000 ofthe
3,500 displaced employees have been placed in new jobs; some out of state and
some globally. The main focus of the Aerospace Transition Center is to retain the
skilled employees, but these valuable employees are being snapped up as far away
as Singapore and Canada for the oil and gas industries. Reyes said there are still
manychemical, electricaland mechanical engineers,information technology
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specialists, technical writers, Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance specialists
and biomedical technologists seeking employment. Those in attendance included:
Stacey Osborne, City of La Porte;
Jean Anne Spivey, Harris County Economic
Development; Jamie Ballard, Regions Bank; Mike Beck, Brady Chapman
Holland; Dan Becker, City of League City; Stuart Berg, U.S. Development;
Karen Coglianese, City of Webster;John Collins, Merge9i; Allen Cruthirds,
Alliance Commercial Investments; Pat Dando, Clear Point Crossing; Paul Davis,
City of Pasadena; Kent Dussair, CDS; Kim Fleming, Maxim Group; Doug
Freedman, United Equities; Pedro Garcia, Port of Houston AuthoritySmall
Business; Dane McKitrick, LCS Constructors; Monica Millican, Prime Lending;
Demetrius Seaforth, Capital One Bank; Dave Stang, SSCI; Simon Urbanic,
Archer Group with RE/MAX; Allie Vandeventer, Houston Councilmember Mike
Sullivan’s office; and David Braun, Barbara Cutsinger, and DanSeal,BAHEP.
Storm Surge Suppression Systems Examined
BAHEP’s Dan Seal recently accompanied Texas A&M University-Galveston to
investigate firsthand the Greater New Orleans Hurricane and Storm Risk
Reduction System to see the broad array of storm surge solutions inplace. Many
of these solutions may be appropriate for storm surge suppression in the region
surrounding Galveston Bay, including Bay Area Houston. Seal and BAHEP’s
C.A. Shields followed up by meeting with Dr. William Merrell, Texas A&M
University at Galveston, and retired Rear Adm. Robert Smith III, Texas A&M
University at Galveston president and CEO, to discuss coastal storm surge
protection projects along the upper Texas coast.
BAHEP Initiatives in Maritime Education Curriculum Development
Collaborations with the Port of Houston Authority, University of Houston –Clear
Lake, Texas A&M University –Galveston, San Jacinto College Districtandlocal
independent school districts haveresulted in maritime education curricula
implementation at the high school and college levels to meet the growing
workforce demand in the maritime industry. BAHEP initiatives during this report
period are summarized as follows:
Port of Houston Authority Maritime Education Initiative
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BAHEP’s Dan Seal attended the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) Maritime
Education Committee meeting to provide guidance on PHA’s initiative to
implement maritime education curricula into high school and college level
programs. The PHA initiative is addressing the maritime workforce skill
shortage in the region. At a subsequent meeting, Seal and C.A Shields of
BAHEP attended another PHA maritime education curriculum development
meetingat Stephen F. Austin High Schoolin the City of Houston. Following
the work session, attendees were given a tour of the school’s new maritime
education class rooms.
Industry Support for Maritime Education Programs
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BAHEPattended the Port of Houston Authority maritime meeting at the
Houston Pilots Facilityto provide advice and guidance on maritime curriculum
development and industry support for maritime education programs.
Yacht Brokers Association Hears Economic Forecast from BAHEP
Dan Seal of BAHEP presented an annual economic forecast to the members ofthe
Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association at the Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook.
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This association is gathering Texas boat sales transaction data in preparation for
the 2013 Texas legislative session.
Texas Governor’s Business Forum: Aerospace Collaboration Opportunities
The Texas Governor’s Business Forum was held on Feb. 17, 2012, at NASA
Johnson Space Center’s Gilruth Center. Sponsored by the Office of the
Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism division, the Texas Workforce
Commission(TWC), SanJacinto College, NASA Johnson Space Center, and the
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, the day-long event provided helpful
information for small business development as well as those transitioning between
jobs. Of note, chief executive officers from across the nation were invited to
participate in facilitated tours of Johnson Space Center, which focused on
resources and assets available and opportunities to develop new and evolving
partnerships. Following a presentation by the Texas Workforce Commission,
TWC Commissioner Andres Alcantar, Texas Sen. Mike Jackson, Texas Rep. John
Davis, NASA JSC Director Mike Coats, and Bob Mitchell, president of BAHEP,
participated in a panel discussion that addressed economic challenges and current
initiatives designed to meet those challenges. Mark Sirangelo, chairman emeritus,
Commercial Spaceflight Federation, spoke briefly during the lunch break,
preceding the keynote speaker, The Honorable Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of
State. Afternoon breakout sessions provided a wide range of assistance, including
a BayTech workshop presented by Kim Morris, BayTech director, and Dan Seal
of BAHEP.
BAHEP Business Assistance Activities
Staff members made presentations and participated in conferences, seminars, and
industry meetings to assist BAHEP members. Please contact BAHEP if more
information is needed on any of these events.These included:
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Ground Breaking
CeremonyJan. 12
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region’s State of the
Counties AddressFeb. 1
PHA Maritime Education Committee Maritime
Youth Expo / Presentations Feb. 2
Bay Area Community Advisory Panel meetingFeb. 22
ACIT Houston Ship Channel Trade ShowFeb. 23
Urban Land Institute meeting -presentationFeb. 23
Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Networkmeeting Mar. 15
BayTran ‘State of Counties” AddressMar 22
BAHEP Cares! AssistsReturning Military Veterans
BAHEP has createda new assistance program for returning military veterans. The
program called “BAHEP Cares!”,is a military transition mentoring program,
designed to help returning veterans find new careers and employment. The
BAHEP Cares! had15 BAHEP members in attendanceat its first meeting in
March and volunteer mentors are now working with five returning veterans.
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Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership Formed
The Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership (ABWP) recently held its kickoff
meeting. The watershed encompasses 60 square miles in southeast Harris County
from Beltway 8 to State Highway225to Interstate 45 feeding into Galveston Bay.
The meeting incorporated the Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership as a
501(c)(3) under the leadership of the Board of DirectorsChairTim Tietjens,City
of La Porte Planning director;Vice Chair Diane Hume; Secretary/Treasurer Tom
Kartrude; and Watershed Coordinator Linda Shead.The vision of the partnership
is to “take care of the bayou and watershed to make it a great place to live, work,
and play” through cooperation, collaboration, and consensus. BAHEP, a member
of ABWP, will work with its members to promote the vision and goals of this
very worthwhile endeavor.
STEM Education Conference –STEM Workforce Panel
Bob Mitchell, along with Lee Rector, director of the Texas Workforce Investment
Council, and five other prominent individuals involved in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM)and workforce development, sat on the
STEM Workforce Panel as part of the 2012 STEM Education Conference on Jan.
12, 2012. The conference, held in Galveston at the Moody Gardens, focused on
skills development for educators.
EllingtonGrowth Continues Through BAHEP Initiatives
BAHEP’s initiatives during this report period to assist the Houston Airport
System and the military organizations at Ellington Field are summarized below:
Orientation for Gen. Peter Lennon at Ellington Airport
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Dan Seal of BAHEP and John Martinec, chairman of BAHEP’s Ellington Field
Taskforce committee, participated in an orientation meeting with Brig.Gen.
Peter Lennon at the Houston Airport System’s administration building at
Ellington Airport.Gen. Lennon assumed command of the 1st Mission
Command Training Brigade, 75th Mission Command Training Division
headquartered at Joint Reserve Base Ellington Fieldon November 6, 2011.
Military Priorities at Ellington Airport
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Dan Seal facilitated a meeting between Texas Military Preparedness
Commissioner Tom Duncavage and John Martinec, chairman of BAHEP’s
Ellington Field Taskforce committee to discuss military priorities at Ellington
Field. Retired U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr.Gene Tulich, chairman of the Houston
Military Affairs Committee also participated in the meeting.
Coast Guard Hosts Groundbreaking at Ellington Airport
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BAHEP’s Dan Seal attended the groundbreakingfor the new Coast Guard
Sector Houston headquarters facility at Ellington Field on Jan. 31, 2012.This
building will be a new,four-story, $43 million complex which will house 300
Coast Guard personnel.The facility is expected to be complete in June 2013.
Capt.James Whitehead, Coast Guard Sector commander and captain of the Port
of Houston-Galveston, mentioned contributions by BAHEP’s Ellington Field
Task Force in his remarks.
Tour for Congressman Pete Olson’s Legislative Assistant
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Dan Seal participated in an Ellington Airport tour for Congressman Pete Olsen’s
legislative assistant, Tom Divine. The tour included an orientation of the
general aviation and military operations at Ellington.
BAHEP Receives Update on Ellington Field Military Activities
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BAHEP’s Bob Mitchell met with Col. Jack Daniel, commander, 147
Reconnaissance Wing, Texas Air National Guard, Ellington Field, for a
quarterly meeting to discuss the current status and activities associated with the
military at Ellington Field and their future needs.
BAHEP and Texas A&M University Galveston Collaborations
Bob Mitchell and Dan Seal met with retired Maj.Gen.Charles W McClain, Jr.,
Special Advisor to the president and CEO of Texas A&M University Galveston,
to discuss collaboration opportunities between Texas A&M University Galveston
and BAHEP.
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Section 2
Current BAHEP Projects within the Bay Area Houston Region
38City of La Porte
BAHEP is currently pursuing project leads in the .
Entities Project Required
Business TypeJobsAcreage
involvedNameSq. Ft.
La Porte
Pasadena Red TruckManufacturing420N/A100,000
Houston
La Porte
Bali HaiManufacturing100N/A140,000
Pasadena
Hose
La Porte
Crazy Strawmanufacturing 500N/A100,000
Pasadena
and distribution
La Porte
Gold Biofuels720
Pasadena
La Porte Specialty
Hector1540
Pasadena chemical
La Porte Specialty
Wagh20400
Pasadena chemical
La Porte
PollyManufacturing25230
Pasadena
La Porte
Big TopManufacturing460N/A110,000
Pasadena
La Porte Truck
Go Green5002575,000
Pasadena manufacturing
La Porte
Pasadena TurnAssembly plant125N/A150,000
La Porte
Specialty
Small35150
Pasadena chemical
La Porte
JetManufacturing5030300,000
Pasadena
La Porte Southern
Manufacturing200N/A100,000
Pasadena Migration
La Porte
OAGManufacturing70UnknownUnknown
Pasadena
La Porte
JSDistributionUnknownN/AUnknown
Pasadena
La Porte
Specialty
Oilco
Houston 15050
chemical
Pasadena
La Porte
Double
Houston Steel processing120380
Down
Pasadena
Automotive and
La PorteBall Bearingindustrial 100N/A100,000
manufacturing
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Specialty
La PorteNebula100N/AN/A
chemical
Solar
La PorteCollins20010N/A
manufacturing
Specialty
La PortePellet1000400,000
chemical
Condo Specialty
La Porte000
Crackerchemical
Specialty
La PorteDoolittle3000
chemical
La PorteOscarWaste recycling1550
BAHEPDLOfficeN/AN/A150,000
BAHEPBalloonManufacturingN/AN/A50,000
Blackjack Healthcare
BAHEP190N/A125,000
Oakcustomer service
Showroom and
BAHEPFiber5N/A12,000
warehouse
BAHEPGlobeEngineering75N/A20,000
BAHEPKeystoneAviation60N/A20,000
Plastic piping
BAHEPFusion50N/A70,000
products
Engineering and
BAHEPTube12115,000
testing
Rubber
BAHEPRecreation/sports3010N/A
Ducky
BAHEPSPManufacturing30435,000
Global Disaster recovery
BAHEP6000300,000
Structuremanufacturing
BAHEPFoilManufacturing200150
BAHEPSKYGUARDAviation451060,000
BAHEPKnollOfficeN/AN/A7,000
3,5742372,217,000
JobsAcresSq. Ft.
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Section 3
Marketing
BAHEP Showcases City of La Porteto Brokers and Developers
Existing real estate opportunities located within BAHEP’s member cities were
showcased to more than 140 brokers and developers during BAHEP’s highly
successful Business Development Reception held at theHouston Engineering and
Scientific Society (HESS) Club. Representatives from member cities, including
City of La Porte
the , and the BAHEP staff networked with the brokers and
developers and discussed specific real estate opportunities. Charles Savino from
CDS Market Research briefed the audience on demographics and trends for the
region. Bob Mitchell of BAHEP provided an overview of the Bay Area Houston
economic climate, including recent developments with NASA’s budget and
BAHEP’s target industries. Mitchell also introduced the audience to BayTech
and its goals and recent successes. BayTech, the Bay Area Houston Advanced
Technology Consortium, is a501(c)(3) non-profit corporation formed by BAHEP
comprised of industry and academic partnerscreated to capitalize on this region’s
vast knowledge base to meet the R&D needs of various federal agencies. Its
goals are to create and preserve Bay Area Houston jobs and generate revenue
streams for consortium participants.
Site Consultant meets with City of La Porte
BAHEP hosted Ann Harts of Hickey & Associates, a world-wide site consultant,
and arranged for her to meet with representatives of three BAHEP member cities
to discuss opportunities within these cities. Hickey & Associates clients range
from aerospace companies such as Lockheed Martin to T-shirt manufacturers.
Stacey Osborne / City of La Porte
The attendees were , Jim Reddington and
Rick Beverlin / City of Kemah and Karen Coglianese / City of Webster. Dudley
VanNess of CenterPoint Energy arranged for Hickey & Associates to visit with
various municipalities in the Houston region. Following Hart’s visit, Barbara
Cutsinger of BAHEP provided information to her on Ellington Airport for a
helicopter company Hartrepresents.
BAHEP works with Departmentof Commerce to Facilitate Exports
Dan Seal of BAHEP met with Danielle Caltabiano, senior international trade
specialist for the U.S Commercial Services Division of the U.S Department of
Commerce to discuss import and export trade activities and how to assist
companies in distributing products overseas.
ACIT First Annual Houston Ship Reverse Trade Show
BAHEP co-hosted the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas First Annual
Reverse Trade Show along with the East Harris County Manufacturers
Associationand the Economic Alliance Houston PortRegion.Purchasing agents
from large chemical and industrial companies met with local business in one-on-
one sessions. BAHEP exhibited its booth along with 18 other businesses and
organizations during the event which was held at the Pasadena Convention
Center. The event was highly successful, drawing 480 registrants.
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“Bay Area Houston Industry Day” Focuses on Future Workforce Needs
BAHEP hosted senior management representatives from Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University (ERAU) at the Bay Area Houston Industry Day. The
purpose of this workshop was to identify future workforce needs from five
targeted industries --energy, specialty chemical, maritime/transportation/logistics,
healthcare, and aerospace and aviation --so that ERAU can align its curriculum
offerings with industries’ needs.
BAHEP Prospect Development and Marketing Activities
Staff members made presentations and participated in conferences, expos,
seminars, and industry meetings to network with business leaders to develop
project leads. Please contact BAHEP if more information is needed on any of
these events. These included:
Association of CommercialReal Estate Professionals –
BAHEP presentationJan. 26
Colliers International Trends 2012Jan. 31
Houston Technology Center –Tech ConnectionsFeb. 3
Women’s Networking Luncheon MeetingFeb. 8
Houston Region Economic Development Alliance
MeetingFeb. 9
BAHEP Hot Projects Presentation to Bay Area Real
Estate Professionals Feb. 15
Meditech Strategic Consultants receptionMar. 6
BAHEP will Host Houston Pavilion at Offshore North Sea Conference
BobMitchell and Dan Seal of BAHEP met with the former mayor of Stavanger,
Norway, Leif Johan Sevland and director of the Offshore North SeaConference,
Schell Urstin-Smith,to discuss BAHEP’s participation in the 2012 conference to
be held in August. BAHEP is planning to host the Houston pavilion at the
conferencewhich will be held in Stavanger.Previously, Seal and Mitchell met
with the City of Houston Mayor’s Office to begin plans for the Houston pavilion
and business agenda for the 2012 ONS Conference.
Collaborations between Norwegian and Houston Businesses Facilitated
BAHEP hosted a delegation visit by the mayor of Stavanger, Norway, Christine
Helgoe. The purpose of the meeting was to facilitate new business collaboration
between Norwegian and Houston businesses. This is a continuation of a series of
meetings to bring together Norway’s energy sector andtheHoustonregion’s
aerospace sector.
2012Heli-Expo Conference
Dan Seal attended the Heli-Expo annual conference and tradeshow in Dallas,
Texas. BAHEP joined the Greater Houston Partnership and Gov.Rick Perry’s
Department of Economic Development in presenting information on expansion
sites located at Ellington Airport. More than 23,000 attended the conference,
which is dedicated to the advancement of the international helicopter community.
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Section 4
Advertising, Public Relations, and Media Communications
KTRK Channel 13 Interview
A Channel 13 reporter interviewed Bob Mitchell about his take on what the
presidential candidates are saying about NASA. The segment was aired on Jan.
16thnews at 6 p.m.
Regional Print Media Featuring BAHEP
Numerous publications, including The Houston Chronicle, The Bay Area Citizen,
The Pasadena CitizenandThe Friendswood Journal,publish Bay Area Houston’s
Business to Businessupdate monthly as well asBAHEP news releases. Story
topics include economic development news, the Space Alliance Technology
Outreach Program, and other information relevant to the region’s business
community. Copies of the most recent issues can be found on BAHEP’s Website
at: http://www.BayAreaHouston.com/default/index.cfm/news-room/.
Regional Online Media Featuring BAHEP
Guidry News Service publishesBAHEP news releases on events and services in
Bay Area Houston.Guidry News Service is based in midtown Houston with
offices in downtown Beaumont and downtown Galveston.
BAHEP’s E-News Publications
The e-newsletter, The Business Development Update,produced by BAHEP four
times a year, is available online and distributed to more than 2,500 commercial
brokers, developers,and site consultants. The Business Development Update
includes information regarding commercial, office, industrial, residential, retail
and infrastructure development in Bay Area Houston. This publication was
distributed onDec.12, 2011. It can also be found on BAHEP’s Website, along
with archival issues, at:
http://www.BayAreaHouston.com/default/index.cfm/news-room/business-
development-update.
BAHEP’s Business Briefsis posted on the organization’s website. This
newsletter provides brief summaries of major BAHEP activities four times per
year. The Winter2011andarchival issues are currently available for viewing in
the News Room section of the website.
The BAHEP Twitter feed provides up-to-date newson BAHEP and the region.
Read BAHEP’s tweets at www.twitter.com/bahep.
Visit the BAHEP local business page on Facebookto view photos of the
Governor’s Business Forum, Feb. 17, 2012,and the Aerospace Advisory
Committee, Jan. 11, 2012. Likeour page to get BAHEP updatesposted to your
feed.
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Web-based TV
YourTownTV.com, a member of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, is
a Web-based TV show, an “infotainment” resource.
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Section 5
Preserve NASA Funding Levels
NASA Advocacy Trip to Capitol Hill Planned for June 5 –8, 2012
On March 29, Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE), held its multi-state planning
meeting for the upcoming Washington,D.C., trip June 5-8, 2012, to meet with
members of Congress.Local members met with partners from Alabama,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Ohio to work on details of the trip. CSE, a
multi-state grassroots space advocacy group, is organizing its 21st annual trip to
Washington.BAHEP members areinvitedto join this group of concerned citizens
tomeet with members of Congress to inform and educate them about the
importance of a robust human space exploration program and a fully-funded
NASA budget.For the past 20 years, representatives from CSE have traveled to
Washington, to meet with members of Congress to discuss the benefits of space
exploration and to ask for their support of an adequately funded U.S. human space
exploration program. Last year, 88 travelers from 24 states once again sought
congressional support for a robust, human space exploration program. Over the
course of two days, the travelers made 330 meetings with members of Congress
or their staff.
NASA JSC Explores Opportunities andPartnerships with BayTech
Kim Morris,Bob Mitchelland Dan Seal, representing BayTech, met with the
NASA JSC Strategic Opportunities and Partnerships Development Officeto
discuss roles and methods to enhance development of collaboration between
NASA,industry and academia. Following this meeting, Morris, Seal and C.A.
Shieldsof BAHEP, accompanied members of NASA’s Strategic Opportunities
and Partnership Development Office on a high level tour ofNASA JSC’s
structure laboratory, the acoustic and vibrations laboratory, the arch-jet thermal
testing facility, the advanced manufacturing facility. These facilities will be
offered to future business partners through the BayTech consortium.
Methodist Hospital Explores Collaborations with Aerospace Industry
Bob Mitchell and Dan Seal of BAHEP met with Alan Lumsden M.D and Miguel
Quinones M.D FACC from Methodist Hospital to explore new collaborations
between the medical and aerospace industries. Methodist Hospital has been
instrumental in forming similar collaborationsinthemedical and energy
industries. These collaborations can result in new product development and new
job creations.
State of Region Address to National Contact Management Association
Conference
The keynote address to the National Contract Management Association(NCMA)
Space City Houston Chapter 2012 Small BusinessConference was given by
BAHEP President Bob Mitchell at the South Shore Harbour Resort and
Convention Center.Mitchell gave an update on the NASA budget and described
the growth opportunities in the aerospace, aviation, healthcare, retail, and
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specialty chemical industries. Recent commercial developments,including those
at Ellington Airportand Ellington Field were highlighted.
Energy Symposium to be Held at NASA Johnson SpaceCenter
Dan Seal of BAHEP facilitated an introductory meeting between NASAJSC’s
Strategic Opportunities and Partnerships Development Officeand Lane Sloan,
chair of the Greater Houston Partnership Energy Collaborative.The purpose of
the meeting was to begin planning a one-day energy symposium to beheld on the
NASA JSC campus in June 2012.
NASA JSC Briefed on Strategic Opportunities with Port of Houston
BAHEP participated in an industry outreach and pursuit plan program with
NASA Johnson Space Center’s Office of Strategic Opportunities and Partnerships
Development. BAHEP provided a briefing on opportunities within the Portof
Houston’s, maritime, logistics, and advanced manufacturing industries.
BAHEP Supports NASA JSC Briefing to Energy Collaborative Group
BAHEP’s Dan Seal accompanied NASA Johnson Space Center’s Linda Ham and
Michele Gonzales with the Office of Strategic Opportunities and Partnership
Development who attendedthe Greater Houston Partnership’s Energy
Collaborative Committee meeting. The purpose was to brief energy officials
about this committee on NASA JSC’s new business outreach and collaboration
initiatives.
U.S. –India: Commercializing SpaceOpportunities Seminar
BAHEP’s Dan Seal was the introductory speaker at the U.S. Dept. of
Commerce’s India’s Program & Procurement Seminar for U.S. Companies. The
seminar shared how U.S. companies can take part in sales to the India Space
Research Organization,which will launch more space satellites than any other
country in the next 10 years. The seminar was held at the NASA JSC Gilruth
Center.
Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program(SATOP)
Small Businesses Appreciate Help Provided by SATOP’s Alliance Partners
Recently, a small business in Katy, Texas, Smart Pipe Company, received
technical assistance from Lockheed Martin to help solve issues with a product that
prevents corrosion of pipes or restores badly corroded pipes to near pristine
condition. Steve Catha, Smart Pipe’s director of Special Projects, said, “The
entire (SATOP) project was handled in a focused, systematic method with all
concepts explored fully… we benefited greatly from the experience and the
evaluation.” This is just one of many statements of gratitude the SATOP staff
receives each month.
Small Businesses in Region Receive Technical Assistance
SATOP completed its free technical assistance to two small businesses in the
region and received fivenew requests for technical assistance.SATOP’s Alliance
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Partner engineers volunteer to work with the small business owners to resolve
technical challenges the companies encounter in completing the design of new
products.
H-GAC Financial Assistance tobe Offered to SATOPCompanies
Dan Seal andBob Payne of BAHEP met with Chuck Wimple, Houston-Galveston
Area CouncilEconomic Development program manager, to discuss financial
assistance opportunities for small businesses helped by SATOPin Galveston and
Harris counties.
SATOP Exhibits at NCMA Conference
The SATOPbooth was exhibited a booth at the National Contract Management
Association (NCMA) Space City Houston Chapter 2012 Small Business
Conference.SATOP staff members discussed the program’s free technical
assistance with small businessowners, promoted awareness of program to
existing industry partners (Alliance Partners), and discussed the potential for a
newindustry partner participating in the SATOP program.
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Two remarkable people honored
at 2012 Quasar Award banquet
Only twice in the 35-year Texas Lt. Gov.
history of the Bay Area Hous-David Dewhurst
ton Economic Partnership have introduced Cornyn.
two prestigious awards been The senator, who
Bay Area Houston welcomed ing the keynote speaker, The
given on the night of the or-received a standing
Honorable Hope Andrade, Texas
Forum: Aerospace Collaboration Secretary of State.
annual banquet. This year have long admired
Opportunities on Feb. 17, 2012, at
marked the third such occasion, the Bay Area Hous-
Breakout sessions
and it made the evening a very ton Economic
Gilruth Center.
provide assistance
memorable one for the 650 Partnership and its
Sponsored by the Office of
Afternoon breakout sessions pro-
attendees. effort to boost
vided a wide range of assistance.
On Jan. 20, BAHEP pre-investment and job
velopment and Tourism divi-
The TWC explained to small busi-
sented its 2012 Quasar Award creation through-
sion, the Texas Workforce
ness owners how to partner with
for exceptional leadership in out this region and
Commission, San Jacinto Col-
local community colleges to apply
economic development to U.S. to promote initia-
lege, NASA Johnson Space
for no-cost training for their em-
Sen. John Cornyn. The Quasar tives that are
Center, and the Bay Area Hous-
ployees. Another session focused
Award is presented each year to uniquely Texan. I
ton Economic Partnership, the
on help available to veterans. The
an outstanding individual who think BAHEP and
day-long event provided helpful
availability of free confidential
has contributed greatly to the Bob Mitchell
information for small business
counseling and low-cost training
economic wealth and diversity
development as well as those
offered by the San Jacinto College
of the Bay Area Houston re-dent) deserve par-
transitioning between jobs.
Small Business Development
gion. ticular recognition
Of note, chief executive offi-
Center was explained. Other ses-
BAHEP President Bob Mitchell (second from right) congratulates
for their Space
cers from across the nation had
sions provided information on
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (far left) following the presentation of the
Alliance Tech-
been invited to participate in
social media and its benefits for
2012 Quasar Award to the senator by Robert Ellis (second from
nology Outreach
facilitated tours of Johnson
small businesses, human resources
left), 2011 BAHEP board chairman. Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst
Program, funded
Space Center, which focused on
basics, managing small business
(far right) introduced Cornyn to the crowd of 650 attendees at the
by NASA, which
resources and assets available
finances, resume writing, inter-
annual banquet. (Banquet photos by Colleen Campbell)
has provided
and opportunities to develop
view skills / tips, and managing
crucial assistance
new and evolving partnerships.
finances during transition.
to small busi-
editor for The Pasadena Citizen, of the region, but whose contri-
Economic challenges,
BayTech Consortium
The Deer Park Broadcaster, and butions make a big difference in
Cornyn told the audi-
solutions addressed
introduced
The Friendswood and Pearland
Following a presentation by the
Linda Ham, director, Strategic
you believe in the future of Journals. She is a member of Cherry received a standing
Texas Workforce Commission,
Analysis and Integration Office,
human space flight, now is ovation from the cheering
TWC Commissioner Andres
NASA Johnson Space Center,
In his surprise introduction crowd as she made her way to
Alcantar, Texas Sen. Mike Jack-
presented on creating partnerships
After the stage. Upon accepting the
son, Texas Rep. John Davis,
with JSC, the Texas Emerging
Cornyn has always worked a lengthy career with newspa-award, Cherry said that she was
NASA JSC Director Mike
Technology Fund and the Gulf
hard for the people of pers all over the country, in-speechless. Reflecting upon the
Texas. Most importantly, he cluding the Houston Post, this occasion, Cherry later com-
understands what drives individual arrived at The Bay
our economy and fights for Area Citizen honor! I was so surprised. I was
BAHEP, par-
our best interests. That is decided to stay. Although the just at a complete loss for
ticipated in a
name of The Citizen has changed words to express my gratitude.
often a hard road to travel
panel discussion
several times over the years, this It was made even more special,
on Capitol Hill, and we in
that addressed
Bay Area Houston are for-because it came in front of so
economic chal-
tunate to have him in our munities that make up the Bay
lenges and current initiatives
Coast Regional Center for Inno-
Area and compassion for the
designed to meet those chal-
vation and Commercialization
Journalist Mary Alys Cherry
The second award of the people who live here have
lenges.
(RCIC) Center.
BAHEP
Mark Sirangelo, chairman
Ham focused on two exciting
Presidential Award. This
He concluded by saying, board members Frans Gille-
tial Award, was presented to
emeritus, Commercial Space-
initiatives established to create
award has only been given
baard, president, Amstel Hold-
Mary Alys Cherry, editor
flight Federation, spoke briefly
partnerships to share unique skills,
three times in the 35-year his-
nizes those individuals who ings Inc., and the late Dr. Ned
emeritus of The Bay Area Citi-
during the lunch break, preced-
technologies and applied research
tory of the organization.
zen and assistant managing may not be well-known outside Dudney.
among businesses, large and small,
JSC, and educational institutions.
The first initiative was newly
created by the Bay Area Houston
Rice University invites
Economic Partnership. The Bay
Area Houston Advanced Tech-
Bay Area professionals
nology Consortium, BayTech, is a
not-for-profit corporation, which
will foster partnerships between
to MBA Lunch & Learn
JSC, the aerospace community,
Jacobs Realty Group
We all stand behind that state-
other industries, small businesses,
wonderful real estate boutique
academia, and other government
ment every day. Our client rela-
Founded in 2005, Jacobs Realty
offering one stop shopping
agencies to develop technologies,
Group is a woman-owned busi-
tionships have always been key
with mortgage services, title
share resources, and create jobs.
The Jones Graduate School
ness, which serves the entire
services, and real estate services
BAHEP President Bob
of Business at Rice University
Bay Area Houston region for
Warwick has procured li-
all handled in a confidential
offers experienced professionals
both residential and commercial
censes in all 50 states, as well as
manner. Our service is first
huge potential to bring new fund-
real estate transactions. the opportunity to earn an
Puerto Rico, and has expanded
class, affordable and guarantees
ing and job growth to the region.
BAHEP President Bob
its portfolio to include not only
Although it is a separate corpora-
leading business schools with-and unsurpassed teaching meth-
Call 281.332.2020 for more
tion from BAHEP, we very much
retail but also light industrial, out career interruption. ods. This allows an immediate
has over 35 years of real estate
information about Jacobs Re-
feel like proud parents as we
return on your professional
experience. Her expertise, along
medical, hospitality, govern-
alty Group or visit
with that of the other Realtors team is offering a casual Lunch investment. Consider this...
ment and municipal projects.
www.clearlakerealestate.com or
in her group, is a welcome addi-& Learn Information Session in
Through partnerships with
www.jacobsrealtygroup.net.
RCIC established
order for busy professionals to sionals program expands your
quality architects and engineers,
learn about its fully-employed business toolkit for increased
Owner of Jacobs Realty The Houston Technology Center
Warwick provides planning,
Warwick
MBA programs. The MBA for productivity, allowing you to
Group, Michele Jacobs has has established an office at JSC to
design, and construction ser-
Construction, Inc. Professionals program offers an immediately deliver added value
been named #1 Realtor for
evening and alternating week-at work.
closed homes in the Clear Lake vices under one agreement. and provide business advice, incu-
Warwick Construction, Inc. was
Area for 2011 by HAR and has end schedule, and the MBA for
bation, and acceleration services
founded in 1999 and is located
Executives offers an alternating your network know that you are within the community. As the
in southeast Houston across
weekend schedule, as well. serious about professional de-
Gulf Coast Regional Center for
from Ellington Field.
Regional professionals are velopment, and opens doors for
Innovation and Commercializa-
Bob Mitchell, BAHEP presi-
invited to attend the Bay Area continued success.
tion, HTC will provide assistance
Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, -knit society of
to companies that are considering
March 7, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. Jones School students, faculty,
applying for the Texas Emerging
Construction was recognized as
to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton and alumni offers you excellent
Technology Fund.
Houston NASA Clear Lake at connections and diverse insight.
contractor by Retail Construction
3000 NASA Parkway. What is the Emerging
Magazine. Such growth in under
Curious? Register for the Bay Houston business community
Technology Fund?
10 years is remarkable, and we
marketed all areas of Houston
Area Lunch & Learn at provides a rich, unique back-
The Texas legislature created the
covering Galveston and the Bay
are pleased to welcome them as
www.business.rice.edu/march7. ground to your studies.
Emerging Technology Fund in
Area, as well as Bellaire, the
2005 to provide Texas with an
Heights, New Territory, the
Why earn a Rice MBA? Rice MBA for
Asked why Warwick Con-
Warwick Construction is a
advantage in the research, devel-
Galleria, Mid-Town, Rice Vil-
Professionals paradigm
The Jones Graduate School of
struction joined the organiza-
opment, and commercialization of
national general contractor spe-
lage, and River Oaks. She has
Candidates represent all areas
tion, Watzinger replied,
emerging technologies.
cializing in retail and commer-
sold and closed over 5,000 suc-
about its MBA program: of the Houston business com-
ETF grants are awarded in the
cial construction. Walt
cessful transactions in her ca-
munity, including petroleum
work in the region to help busi-following three areas:
reer.
for Professionals program is
and energy, financial services,
nesses like Warwick grow. We
Commercialization Awards
president of operations, stated,
demonstrated by the transfor-
technology, consulting, manu-
felt it was important to do our
Matching Awards
local residential Realtor, I am
mative nature of your learning
facturing, and healthcare. Hous-
part in contributing to that ef-
Research Superiority Acquisi-
already familiar with so many
experience at the Jones School.
ton professionals who seek to
tion
BAHEP members and the or-
An elite group of professors leverage the opportunity of
are in business to make an hon-
For more information about
ganization. I look forward to
engage our MBA candidates dynamic business energy added
est profit by means of hard
Emerging Technology Fund can
Warwick Construction Inc., call
working together on behalf of
with an invaluable classroom to the prestige of a homegrown
be found online at
work, quality, and the fulfill-
832.448.7000 or visit
the families and businesses of
6-5
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www.governor.state.tx.us/
www.warwickconstruction.com.
cation to path-breaking research
for a Rice MBA
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Morris selected Teledyne wins second
to lead BayTech George M. Low Award
Bob Mitchell, president Development Lab Teledyne Technologies achievements in quality and managerial accomplish-
of the Bay Area Houston Incorporated has an-and performance. ments as well as the quality
Phoenix
Economic Partnership, has nounced that its subsidiary, and performance of our
Crew, Robotics, Avi-
announced the selection of Teledyne Brown Engineer-guished award is an honor workforce. I am very proud
onics & Vehicle
C. Kim Morris to lead the ing, Inc., in Huntsville, and a testament to the highof our company and our
Equipment
new Bay Area Houston Ala., was selected by -quality work and services employees who consistently
C. Kim Morris
Reaction Wheel As-
Advanced Technology NASA Headquarters as the our employees provide deliver superior support to
sembly Systems
Consortium, or BayTech. recipient of the 2011 NASA.
Space Integrated
Morris recently retired George M. Low Award in hrabian, chairman, presi-
GPS/INS (GPS
from a 27-year career with the Large Business Ser-dent, and chief executive
degree in business from
Global Positioning
Honeywell International. vice category. This is the officer of Teledyne Tech-ployees in these accomplish-
Johns Hopkins University.
System; INS Iner-
Thirteen of those years second time in five years nologies. ments was mainly related to
Commenting on his new
tial Navigation Sys-
were spent at Goddard that Teledyne Brown has Bill Corley, director, ISS crew training on pay-
role as BayTech director,
tem)
Space Flight Center in received this prestigious Teledyne Brown Engineer-loads, Flight Support Equip-
Isolation structures
Ground Network / Space award. ing, Houston Operations, ment (FSE) design and de-
important transition time
Network management The George M. Low velopment, critical cargo
Houston Site Leader
for the NASA Johnson
activities. Award is regarded as of Rex Geveden, president integration and on-orbit sup-
for Honeywell De-
Space Center which will
NASA Johnson Space port efforts for mul-
fense & Space
present tremendous op-
Center became his home
Morris also served five
portunities to develop new
for the remaining 14 years
years as co-chairman of
collaborations. I am
where he had multiple Teledyne Brown
thrilled to be working with
responsibilities including: provides space sys-
ship Team Coordinating
such creative forward
tems engineering,
Deputy project man-
Committee and six years as
thinking professionals as
exploration, science,
ager for Consolidated
we have here in the Bay
of Teledyne Brown Engi-operations and maintenance,
Space Operations
on the Joint Leadership
and Excellence Award and payload and cargo integra-
Contract JSC
Team.
reserved for companies honor for Teledyne Brown tion, and manufacturing ser-
Project manager for
What is BayTech?
that demonstrate excel-to have won the award
Mission Support Op-
vice involvement includes
BayTech is a not-for-profit
lence and outstanding Marshall Space Flight Center
erations Contract
five years on the Clear
consortium established by
technical and managerial encompasses the technical and other NASA Centers.
Senior project man-
Creek Education Founda-
the Bay Area Houston
ager for several pro-
tion board of directors,
Economic Partnership to
grams including:
three years on the board of
create innovative partner-
Shields heads BAHEP
Constellation Space
directors of the Bay Area
ships between NASA
Suit
Houston Economic Part-
Johnson Space Center,
marketing program
diverse industries, govern-
Multi-function Elec-nership, and he was a
ment and academia as
tronic Display System sponsor for the Lunar
for specialty chemicals
shown in the BayTech
Rendezvous 5K Fun Run,
Internal R&D projects
Operating Model below.
as well.
including Exploration
The Bay Area Houston in economic development
Economic Partnership has from an early age by
welcomed C.A. Shields to
its staff to serve as market-Shields stated.
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ing manager for specialty Shields grew up in Bay-
chemicals. Shields traveled town, Texas, and attended
an interesting and circui-Lee High School. After
BayTech
Industry,
tous route before hanging high school, he went to
501(c)(3)
Academia,
work in India at Jindal
Government
C. A. Shields
JSC
Steel for just under a year.
(Federal,
State, Local) Economic development Shields then attended the
BayTech provides:
American University of
runs in family
BayTech provides access to:
BayTech provides JSC access to: served that BAHEP mem-
Rome from 2000-2004 and
Born in West Virginia in
Local, state, and federal agencies
received a degree in Inter-bers are the biggest advo-
1979, his family moved to
Diverse industries
national Relations. cates of the organization,
Academia
Texas in 1986 when his
Shortly after returning and their commitment and
father, Mike Shields, was
home to America, he was involvement are what make
selected to establish the
Marketing communication; academia, industry & government outreach
contracted by a tourism
Business & relationship development
Baytown West Chambers
company in Cabo San Lu-
County Economic Devel-
Facilitation of partnership agreements and admin program management
cas, Mexico, for business the morning and look for-
development. Following
Simplified processes
personally had an interest
that, Shields returned to Shields, too, has a vision/
Lee High School where he focus for his new role. He
taught Advanced Place-
ment U.S. history and eco-as marketing manager for
Sage Commercial Group, Di Amici Upscale
nomics, as well as coached specialty chemicals, I want to
work with industry to main-
Events announce BAHEP membership
was not an easy decision to tain job retention, expand
leave the teaching profes-employment opportunities,
and assure sustainable
growth along with balancing
Sage Commercial
up and giving back to our Sage Commercial Group ers. It is a welcome addi-
vision/focus. I appreciate environmental and legislative
Group
is located at 12727 Feath-
concerns. In the short term,
that the BAHEP staff is
Sage Commercial erwood Drive, Suite 128, he concluded.
Boasting more than 25
like a family. They wel-
Houston, TX 77034. For Di Amici Upscale
comed me with opened know those folks involved in
financial institutions, res-more information, call Events opened its doors in
construction (ground-ups),
arms. Everyone is so pas-the industry as well as com-
taurants and retail estab-281.922.7777 or visit December 2011, and it
interior build-outs, and
sionate and knowledgeable munities and ancillary indus-
lishments ranging from www.sagecommercialgroup.offers 8,000 sq. ft. of ele-
facility maintenance, Sage
about what they do. Fur-tries that support specialty
$500,000 to $9 million. com. gant surroundings and full
Commercial Group, LLC,
thermore, in the short time
Numerous clients fre- services for receptions,
a Houston-based commer-
quently seek out the com-Di Amici Upscale weddings, corporate
cial general contractor, is
pany for its expertise in Events events, private celebrations
pleased to announce its
and more. Paula Holland is
The growing economic John Manlove Marketing
membership in the Bay
co-owner and event plan-
climate in Bay Area Hous-
Area Houston Economic
& Communications
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ton provides many oppor-
Partnership.
law and co-owner, Lynn
tunities for businesses
captures 11 ADDY Awards
Revak, has lived and run
both large and small. Di
cial Group was just re-
successful businesses in
Amici Upscale Events is a
cently founded in the latter
the Bay Area for over 45
new, full-service, Tuscan
part of 2010, its expertise
inspired venue located in John Manlove Market-us, because it is our mission
is based on more than two
budgeting, design-build to decorate, but I also love
Seabrook, Texas, complete ing & Communications to create influential market-
decades of work within the
and value-added engineer-planning events. My pas-ing campaigns for clients by
with catering and planning
ing. sion was to be able to do clients captured 11 wins at using award-winning creative
for any type of event.
have the company as a new
both, and Di Amici Up-
the American Advertising
member and partner in
construction solutions and scale Events has become
this region to have excel-Federation 2012 ADDY John Manlove Marketing
outstanding customer ser-the ideal outlet for
Awards held last month.& Communications has been
Bob Mitchell, president of
my 14 years of
The ADDY Awards are an active BAHEP member
BAHEP.
said. As a well-respected experience in inte-
presented annually by the since 2005.
Gary B. Bielat, owner of
leader in the commercial rior design. I am American Advertising Fed-
Sage Commercial Group,
construction industry, Bie-really looking for-eration for
expressed his enthusiasm
lat is involved with the ward to working
outstanding
for joining BAHEP and
City of El Lago Planning with the other
advertising
becoming a more active
and Zoning Commission members of BA-
lent facilities to accommo-work in the
member in Bay Area
where he is also the police HEP toward the success of
date corporate and private Houston
commissioner. He is an
area. John
new company that is very
Alliance Partner with the Di Amici Upscale Manlove,
stated Bob Mitchell, presi-
eager to not only grow our
Occupational Safety and Events is located at 2300 president
dent, Bay Area Houston
business, but also to be-
Health Administration, a NASA Parkway. Call and CEO of
Economic Partnership.
come a leader in the com-
member of the Texas 281.254.9137 or visit
the agency,
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Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 6:49am CDT
San Jacinto College
has partnered with five Houston organizations to make use of a $4.9
U.S. Department of Labor
million grant to offer cyber security training to more than 2,500
unemployed, incumbent workers.
MEI Technologies Inc.IBM Corp.Lockheed Martin Corp.
Together,,,, the Gulf Coast
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
Workforce Board, the and the college will form the
Information Technology Training for Tomorrow Project to pursue this goal. This project will
offer training in information technology security, mid-level information technology and
information technology soft skills.
According to a March 20 statement from Michael Van Chau, the vice president of cyber strategy
and development at MEI Technologies, those enrolled
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested:7/24/12
Source of Funds:
Requested By:Traci Leach
Account Number:
Department:CMO
Amount Budgeted:
Report:xResolution:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement between the City and the Economic Alliance Houston Port
Region, the City agreed to pay the Alliance $65,000 in full and final consideration of all credits
owed under the previous lease agreement and enter into a 6-year membership agreement at
$20,000 per year, subject to annual appropriation and approval by the Council.
The payment for credits owed was funded in the General Fund and the payment for the 2012-13
membership should have also been funded through the General Fund.However, after the
discussion on this matter at the July 16 Development Corporation Board meeting, staff verified
that the $20,000 payment to the Alliance for the 2012-13 membership on July 6 was funded in
the Economic Development Corporation Fund (Fund 038) in error.This payment should have
been paid through the General Fund, similar to what was done for the lump sum $65,000
payment for the credits owed.
from Fund 038 to
The budget has been corrected to include the$20,000 payment to the Alliance
Fund 001
in the quarterly budget amendment that was approved at the July 23 Council meeting.
The Economic Development fund will not be affected forFY 2012-13 for this item.
Action Required by Development Corporation:
Receive staff report.
Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Managerdate
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested:7/24/12
Source of Funds:
Requested By:Stacey Osborne
Account Number:038
Department:CMO
Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:
Budgeted Item:YES NO
Exhibits:A.Budget Summary-Revenues
B.Budget Summary -Expenditures
C.Fund Summary
D.Advertising Summary
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The 2012/2013 Budget will go before Council in August. Fund038 is funded by the ½ cent Type
B Sales Tax that this Board oversees. The current budget is attached for reference, as well as an
advertising summary that explains the advertising portion of the fund. Staff will discuss key
points of the budget at tonight’s workshop.
After this workshop, staff recommends thatthe Board to consider action adopting the 2012/2013
budget for the La Porte Development Corporation Board prior to the City submitting the Budget
for a public hearing and Council’s ratification.
Action Required by Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to approve the proposed fiscal year 2012-13 budget for the
LaPorte Development Corporation.
Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander,City ManagerDate
7/6/2012
City of La Porte
La Porte Develoment Cororation (038) Fund Summar
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(Section 4B Sales Tax)
eginning Fund Balance 9/30/11
$ 2,123,808
B
Plus Estimated 11-12 Revenues1,852,741
Less 11-12 Expenditures and Commitments
Debt Payments660,338
Economic Development Operations149,276
Capital Projects/Transfers970,000
Total Expenditures1,779,614
stimated Fund Balance 9/30/12
2,196,935
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Plus 12-13 Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax1,727,397
Interest Income3,000
Total Revenues1,730,397
quals Total Resources
3,927,332
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Less 12-13 Expenditures:
Economic Development Operations280,060
*
Debt Service Transfer410,061
Transfer to General CIP Fund - 3rd St Parking Lot Project125,000
Total Expenditures815,121
nding Fund Balance 9/30/13
$ 3,112,211
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EstimateProjecte
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2011-122012-13
Revenues1,852,741$ 1,730,397$
Expenditures & Commitments1,779,614 815,121
Revenues over Expenditures73,127$ 915,276$
*Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.
Advertising Expenditures - Explanation
FY 2012-13
Fund 038
The advertising budget for the 038 account is primarily focused on La Porte’s viability as a business destination for both
potential business owners and people who will patronize businesses that are already in our City. We also included some
tourism advertising, because tourism was one of the industries specifically listed as a target in the 2009 Economic
Development Strategic Plan.
In 2011-12 we advertised in the following publications and/or websites. The 2012-13 proposed budget includes some of
the same print, web, and general listings as last year, as well as cooperative advertising opportunities that we can extend
to brokers in the area who are targeting specific industries.
The publication list for FY 2011-12 included the following:
GHP ED Guide (produced by Texas Monthly)
Trade & Industry Development (listing in November/December issue)
Trade & Industry Development (web)
Ultimate Pasadena (Oct/Nov/Dec/April/May)
Texas Real Estate Guide (March 2012 Advertorial and ads in October/May editions)
See Texas First - Spring Advertisement (co-op ad offered by the BAHCVB)
Texas Wide Open for Business (produced by Journal Communications)
Bay Area Houston Magazine (four ads)
Tour Texas (co-op ad offered by the BAHCVB)
RED News (co-op ad that we offered to a local broker trying to sell a medical office space)
This is an Unaudited Statement.
City of La Porte
La Porte Develoment Cororation (038) Fund Summar
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(Section 4B Sales Tax)
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ReportFY 2011-12FY 2010-11
Unaudited Beginning Fund Balance 9/30
2,125,2242,125,224 1,639,258
Plus Year to Date Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax738,774 937,971 780,197
Transfers-In 154,914154,914 -
Interest Income2,519 2,724 3,027
Total Revenues896,207 1,095,609 783,224
quals Total Resources
3,220,8333,021,431 2,422,482
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Less Year to Date Expenditures:
Payroll 35,96829,592 47,198
Supplies 2,1981,921 1,354
Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities)52,176 63,202 60,378
*
Debt Service Transfer385,197 495,254 415,128
Capital Projects Transfers565,833 727,500 236,667
**
Total Expenditures1,034,719 1,324,123 760,725
stimated Year to Date Fund Balance
$ 1,896,7111,986,712$ 1,661,757$
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DebtServicePaymentsforLibraryBayAreaBoulevard&CanadaRoadandBallfields
DebtServicePaymentsforLibraryBayAreaBoulevard&CanadaRoadandBallfields
**Capital Project Transfers are for the Lomax Rodeo Arena Improvements, Dog Park, Playground Renovations, Golf
Course Bathrooms and the remaining 50% of the bulkhead funding.