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Jul 19

Teacher Externship 7/14-7/15

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The Coastal Bend Industry Association (CBIA) partnered with Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend to provide a look inside local industry to over 120 participants in the 2022 Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) Learn! Educator Externship Program. This annual program is a one-week immersion experience aimed at helping local educators recognize and connect students with local workforce opportunities based on skills and interest.

CBIA members provided a wide range of presenters from Plant Managers, HR Managers, and Operators to Engineers, Interns, and Safety & Environmental Representatives. Participants learned about our facilities, career opportunities, on-the-job training and day-to-day roles and responsibilities. The week also included tours of the Refinery Terminal Fire Company (RTFC), Port of Corpus Christi, and Gulf Coast Growth Ventures.

Educators interested in participating in the 2023 YOU Learn! Educator Externship may contact Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend for more details.

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Apr 12

Coastal Bend Industry Association At 23rd Annual Earth Day Bay Day

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Exciting in-person activities have given 2022 quite a reputation! Your Coastal Bend Industry Association (CBIA) proudly celebrated the return of Earth Day Bay Day on Saturday, April 9th at Corpus Christi’s Heritage Park.

Volunteers from our membership were up and at ‘em early to beat the birds to the worms, tilling soil for children of all ages (yup, you guessed it, adults were welcome too!) to plant their very own brightly colored flowers in miniature CBIA terracotta pots.

According to the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation who put on the event, the 23rd Annual Earth Day Bay Day welcomed nearly 8,000 visitors and hosted 60+ exhibitors with interactive activities, wildlife presentations and tasty foods!

We hope you enjoyed making memories with us and we look forward to seeing you in the public again soon!

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Earth Day Bay Day volunteer table
Earth Day Bay Day planting
Apr 08

Port Industries Announces New Name and Brand

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CBIA new logo

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) — The Port Industries of Corpus Christi (PICC) is excited to announce it will be changing its name to Coastal Bend Industry Association (CBIA) and implementing a full rebranding effort that more clearly conveys the purpose, values and goals of the organization.

The now 20-member association of port-related industries has served the Texas Coastal Bend region for nearly 70 years—identifying and leveraging opportunities that contribute to industrial growth, economic stability and improved quality of life.

“Member companies are important partners in many communities throughout the region,” said Bob Paulison, Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Industry Association. “Our challenge has been to make sure our brand reflects that. The new name and modernized look are central to meeting that goal.”

Working with Corpus Christi-based advertising agency MDR, PICC member companies were able to communicate the vision and values of their work in addition to performance goals on the horizon. The MDR team took it from there, collaborating with the PICC team along the way.

“The new name was inspired by the heart of what PICC does: joining forces to provide a thriving workforce and safe environment for the communities where we live and work,” said Stephen Rybak, Principal and Chief Creative Officer of MDR. “For the name, we knew the region had to be front and center, and for the logo—we needed to represent the commitment and care the association’s team members and partners bring to the table every day.”

In addition to the new name, the updated logo combines elements of the natural ecosystem—like sun, water and wind—representing key focal points of the association: economic vitality, environmental stewardship, water quality, air quality and emergency management and safety.

Community members can expect the same high level of dedication to the region that they’ve known for decades.

“Our commitment to being a key player in the success of the Coastal Bend will never waiver,” Paulison said. “With a new name and a new look, we’re hoping we’ll be able to build even stronger connections and opportunities moving forward.”

You can expect to see updates as soon as April 9th, with brand rollout activities continuing throughout the summer.

Apr 06

Port Industries at the 20th Annual Earth Day Bay Day

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The members of Port Industries Corpus Christi were proud to sponsor the 20th Annual Earth Day Bay Day event in 2019! Representatives from various membership organizations were on site to interact with the public by showcasing a tank model, valves, a pipeline pig, and to hand out environmentally friendly goody bags. Port Industries also sponsored the OmniGlobe – a fun, interactive display system highlighting “earth weather, climate change, plate tectonics, human impact, glaciations, the sun, the planets and major moons”.

For more information about the OmniGlobe, please view the video.

May 22

PORT INDUSTRIES GIVES $100,000 TO GROW LOCAL SOUTH TEXAS

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(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) – The Port Industries of Corpus Christi (PICC), an alliance of 16-member companies operating in the Coastal Bend, is proud to announce that it will be supporting GROW Local South Texas with a gift of $100,000 to aid the organization in continuing to develop and provide the area with fresh, locally sourced food. The donation will be paid out over a three year period.

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“We’ve watched the work GROW Local STX is doing and wanted to provide the organization with additional support so that it can continue to provide the many valuable services and learning opportunities that it does for our community,” said Bob Paulison, executive director of Port Industries.

“This gift allows GROW Local STX to concentrate on the programs required to GROW the local food system and shore up its operational budget. It’s a fantastic example of corporate responsibility and commitment to creating a healthier place for everyone in South Texas,” said Aislynn Campbell, executive director for GROW Local STX. “Thank you Port Industries and its member companies for leading the charge to make a strong local food system a reality.”

This is the second time PICC member companies have provided support for GROW Local STX. The alliance, through its Coastal Bend Diabetes Initiative, provided to organization with approximately $51,000 in 2015.

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