Beaumont Mayor Robin Mouton joins the show to talk about city development along the Neches River and her vision for downtown to become the Crown Jewel of Southeast Texas and a magnet for attracting new residents. She also discusses recreational improvements in the city and her grandmother's impact on her life. website: https://beaumonttexas.gov/

Katie Celli, from Industrial Safety Training Council, talks about how ISTC continues to act as a crucial gateway to the petrochemical industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie also talks about her new role as executive director of the Golden Triangle Business Roundtable and her side gig as singer for local band 3CG. Contact Information: [email protected]; [email protected]; websites: www.istc.net; www.gtbr.org; www.facebook.com/3CG.tx

Lauren Bebeau, from SETX Foodies and Favor Delivery, talks about needs, inclusion and diversity, trends, and exciting upcoming events related to the restaurant industry.

Contact Information: [email protected] website: www.facebook.com/SETXfoodies For more information about tickets to Taste of the Triangle, visit www.sara-tra.com

Texas Workforce Commissioner Aaron Demerson joins the show to talk about TWC programs available to help employers train and attract skilled workers. The Governor's Cup award and Texas's resurging economy are also discussed. Contact Information: TWC Employer Hotline (800) 832-9394 website: https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/efte/especially-for-texas-employers.html

Jessica Hill, Executive Director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, joins the show to talk about new construction projects in the Orange County area and the jobs they are expected to create. Youth retention in the Southeast Texas workforce is also discussed. Contact Information: Orange County EDC (409) 883-7770, website: https://orangecountyedc.com/

Rachel Grove, Assistant US Attorney with the Department of Justice Eastern District of Texas, joins the show to talk about programs available through the Jefferson County Bar Association and Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas that give re-entrants a second chance to earn a living. Contact Information: Jefferson County Bar Association (409) 835-8647, website: https://www.jcba.org/

Greater Port Arthur Chamber President/CEO Pat Avery joins the show to talk about the millions of dollars in construction projects and plant expansions and their impact on the Port Arthur economy and labor force. She also discusses the Soft Skills Gap that employers are facing when bringing in new workers. Contact Information: Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce (409) 963-1107, website: https://www.portarthurtexas.com/

Sharita Gardner from the Port of Port Arthur joins the show to talk about how the Port of Port Arthur drives economic activity in Southeast Texas, how the port's Camp Seaport program introduces area youth to the maritime industry, and the port's expansion. Contact Information: Port of Port Arthur (409) 983-2011, website: https://portpa.com/

Jo Ikard, District Supervisor - Gulf Coast, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), joins this SPECIAL EPISODE for VETERANS, ahead of Veterans Day. Ms. Ikard, a USMC vet, talks about how the TVC helps veterans transition from military to civilian life. Contact information: contact: Harold Green – (409) 761-0192; Website: www.tvc.texas.gov

Dr. Thomas Johnson, President, and Dr. Wendy Elmore, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, at Lamar State College Orange join the show to talk about the college's initiative to recruit retirees as instructors to train the workforce of the future. Reskilling funds available to students who have previously attended college are also discussed. Contact Information: Lamar State College Orange (409) 883-7750, website: https://www.lsco.edu/