Economic Alliance Houston Port Region

06/11/2026

Economic Alliance Houston Port Region welcomes new member Modolith LLC

Modolith LLC is a trusted partner dedicated to building stronger communities. They collaborate closely with clients, customizing solutions while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and quality.

Modolith Services include:
• Turnkey Metal Buildings: Design development, engineering, supply, er****on, maintenance, and repairs.
• Turnkey Conventional Steel & Welding Services: Design development, engineering, supply, er****on, and specialty welding services.
• Process Piping and Equipment: Installation of industrial process piping and equipment.

Whether you’re planning a complex steel structure or seeking expert guidance for your next project, Modolith is here to deliver. Their team combines skilled construction with insightful consultation to ensure every project meets top standards. Partner with them to bring your vision to life.

Learn more here: https://modolith.com/

06/10/2026

The East Harris County Manufacturers Association Golf Tournament, 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Dream It. Do It. Southeast Texas is underway! ⛳

Chad Burke and Mia Kerl Young are on-site and ready for a great day of networking, friendly competition, and industry connection.

The overwhelming support from industry leaders, workforce and educational partners, and other key organizations is on full display—as seen on the sponsor banner behind them. Events like this highlight the strong collaboration that helps drive success across our region.

🏌 🏌‍♂️ 🏌‍♀️ ⛳ Driving connections and opportunities all day long.

06/08/2026

🎉🎂 Join us in wishing Mandy Baucum a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉

As if one birthday wasn't enough, Amy Baucum is celebrating today too!

Wishing them both a fantastic day filled with cake, laughter, and absolutely no surprise meetings. 🥳🎈

06/08/2026

The rapid growth of AI is driving unprecedented demand for data center infrastructure—and with it, new projects impacting energy markets, infrastructure development, workforce needs, and investment strategies across the Houston Port Region.

Join Economic Alliance Houston Port Region on Wednesday, July 15 for an exclusive industry discussion featuring leaders from:

Microsoft - Calpine - Energy Edge Consulting – Prismecs - Bartlett Cocke General Contractors – Wood - Industry Business Roundtable

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞:
https://economicalliancehoustonportregion.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/aZFVO9ZivCqCZ

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from the companies helping shape the future of technology, energy, and economic growth in one of the nation's most important industrial hubs.

Thank you current sponsors: Harris County Precinct 2 Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office Houston Style Magazine San Jacinto College

06/04/2026

Hot off the digital press! The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region newsletter is here.

Check it out: https://issuu.com/economicalliance/docs/the_current_2026_-_q1?fr=sNzJkZTkxMDM0NzY

Don't forget if you are a member of Economic Alliance, you get a spot in the "Members in Motion" section each quarter!

Not a member yet? https://allianceportregion.com/why-join/

06/02/2026

In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Host Jason Lee and Co-Host Zeke Smith sit down with Tony Wood, Site Manager, LyondellBasell Channelview Complex as he shares his remarkable career path from part-time security guard to leading one of the largest petrochemical facilities on the Gulf Coast. Tony discusses industry leadership, workforce development, the future of petrochemicals, AI and digital transformation, safety innovation, and the role organizations like East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) and the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region play in supporting regional growth. A must-watch conversation for anyone interested in manufacturing, energy, leadership, and the future of the Houston Port Region.

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Produced in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Studio, sponsored by Chevron Pasadena Refinery.
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Industry Business Roundtable Chad Burke

In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Tony Wood, Site Manager of the LyondellBasell Channelview Complex, shares his remarkable career path from part...

05/26/2026

𝐀𝐈 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬

Join us 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, June 3 in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region boardroom 11:30am - 1:00pm for an engaging Lunch & Learn led by BoralAgency's CEO, Patricia Boral.

𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐤
https://economicalliancehoustonportregion.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/J5FybWEuJCzC3

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Many industrial organizations have a wealth of project photos and content but are not leveraging these assets strategically. This session will explore how AI is transforming video strategy in complex sales environments, what high-performing teams are doing differently, and the common pitfalls to avoid, especially when it comes to maintaining compliance while driving measurable business results.

Join this Complimentary Lunch and Learn, held at the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:30am.

05/26/2026

In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Host Jason Lee and Co-Host Zeke Smith sit down with John Golashesky, Senior Vice President at Turner Industries and longtime industry leader, to talk about the future of workforce development, construction careers, and what it takes to build the next generation of talent.

John shares insights from 40+ years in the industrial sector, the importance of industry collaboration, training investments, and how partnerships between owners, contractors, schools, and workforce organizations are helping shape the future of the Gulf Coast workforce.

Plus, a great reminder that leadership isn’t just about business, John also shares one of his personal non-negotiables: Friday night date night with his wife for the last 20 years. No matter how busy life gets, family stays a priority.

A conversation about service, leadership, opportunity, and building more than projects, building people.

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Produced in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Studio, sponsored by Chevron Pasadena Refinery.

Chad Burke Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston

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In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Jason Lee and Zeke S...

05/24/2026

In honor of those who gave everything so we could live free.

Today, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness of the men and women who never made it home. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we enjoy every day.