6.e.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 03/25/2026
- Title:
- Approve TCLM Chamber Membership Grant in an amount not to exceed $500.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve TCLM Chamber Membership Grant in an amount not to exceed $500.
BACKGROUND
In August 2023, the Texas City Economic Development Corporation established a Chamber Membership grant to assist local businesses with the cost of joining the Texas City-La Marque Chamber for one (1) year. Applicants must either represent a new, for-profit business or an existing for-profit business within the city limits of Texas City that has not previously joined the Chamber.
Staff has received a completed application from Synergy Business Technology Group, LLC, soon to be titled Marinum, LLC. The owner, Chris Phillips, is in the process of securing a membership at the Phoenix Business Accelerator. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Staff has received a completed application from Synergy Business Technology Group, LLC, soon to be titled Marinum, LLC. The owner, Chris Phillips, is in the process of securing a membership at the Phoenix Business Accelerator. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Approve TCLM Chamber Membership Grant for Marinum, LLC in an amount not to exceed $500.