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Neches FCU hosts 7th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K

Neches FCU hosts 7th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K

Neches FCU hosts 7th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K, raises over $4,000

News Staff
Friday, November 11, 2022
Neches Federal Credit Union announces that they raised over $4,000 today that will go to support the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group (SETVSG).  The funds were raised by way of a 5K, seven-mile bike ride, and one-mile walk/run that the credit union hosted Friday.
LSCPA receives $1.75 million grant for CDL training center

LSCPA receives $1.75 million grant for CDL training center

T.L.L. Temple Foundation awards $1.75M grant to Lamar State College Port Arthur

News Staff
Friday, November 11, 2022
In the face of soaring construction costs, Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) seemed forced to limit its overall vision to build the largest commercial driver’s license training and testing center in Texas. But this week, the T.L.L. Temple Foundation stepped forward, contributing $1.
Elise Fulton Smith, Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County executive director

Elise Fulton Smith, Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County executive director

Lowe's grants Habitat for Humanity $72k for 'Housing Plus' projects

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County has received a $72,000 grant from Lowe’s to help complete 12 Housing Plus projects in Jefferson and Orange counties. The funding is part of Lowe’s partnership renewal with Habitat for Humanity that includes a donation of $2.
Indorama Ventures and Beaumont Children's Museum present Nederland ISD Superintendent Dr. Stuart Kieschnick with a $54k check for STEAM education.

Indorama Ventures and Beaumont Children's Museum present Nederland ISD Superintendent Dr. Stuart Kieschnick with a $54k check for STEAM education.

Industry teams with educators to promote STEAM learning

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Indorama Ventures and the Beaumont Children's Museum (BCM) recently partnered to elevate education at several local school districts, donating more than $150,000 to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) initiatives and promoting recycling and sustainability literacy.
Chris Boone will be Beaumont's assistant city manager of development services.

Chris Boone will be Beaumont's assistant city manager of development services.

Beaumont names two assistant city managers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The city of Beaumont has named two assistant city managers, city staff reported Nov. 8. Christopher S. Boone will transition from his position as the city’s director of planning and community development to assistant city manager of development services.
Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer 'Eli' Viamontes receives CEO of the Year award from Dennis Kennedy, founder and CEO of the National Diversity Council.

Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer 'Eli' Viamontes receives CEO of the Year award from Dennis Kennedy, founder and CEO of the National Diversity Council.

National Diversity Council awards Entergy Texas CEO for inclusivity policies

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Entergy Texas is celebrating a prestigious recognition among its leadership, the company reported Nov. 8. President and CEO of Entergy Texas Eliecer “Eli” Viamontes received the 2022 CEO of the Year award presented by the National Diversity Council.
TotalEnergies receives Large Employer of the Year award.

TotalEnergies receives Large Employer of the Year award.

Workforce Solutions honors ‘Employers of Excellence’

News Staff
Monday, November 7, 2022
Southeast Texans have always come together to support each other – and this last year proved no exception. That spirit of community was honored earlier this month when local employers were recognized for their exceptional support of our region’s workforce.
Betty Russo, regional representative for the governor's Economic Development and Tourism Office

Betty Russo, regional representative for the governor's Economic Development and Tourism Office

Chamber of Commerce hosts Economic Development Luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce is set to host their annual Economic Development Luncheon on Nov. 3, at the Holiday Inn Plaza at Walden Road, with doors opening at 11 a.m.
Comptroller reports sales tax revenue for October

Comptroller reports sales tax revenue for October

State sales tax revenue totals $3.8 billion in October

News Staff
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Nov. 1 that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.82 billion in October, 11.9% more than in October 2021. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October.
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