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  • Conference Theme Was “Supply Chains and Intelligent Infrastructure”

    Conference Theme Was “Supply Chains and Intelligent Infrastructure”

    The Victoria, Texas, Chamber of Commerce sponsored the conference

    The Transportation Committee of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce held its ninth annual Transportation Conference on December 6, 2022, at the Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex in Victoria, Texas.  TGB Group was proud to be a lunch sponsor for this important annual event.

    The theme this year was “Supply Chains and Intelligent Infrastructure.”  The program featured a variety of experts from many segments of the transportation industry, who presented information about current transportation issues.

    A highlight of the conference was the awarding of three $1,000 scholarships to local students who are pursuing degrees in engineering or transportation.  The scholarships were sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Victoria.

    About the Victoria Chamber of Commerce

    The Victoria Chamber of Commerce is a leader in helping to develop the business climate and economic growth within the greater Victoria area.  TGB Group always enjoys participating in events organized by this vital chamber.

    Joe Lyon, president of the Victoria Chamber, notes that “the Chamber is committed to creating connections through events and other initiatives.  They are grateful for the leadership and compassion of the Chamber members and supporters.  A strong and active Chamber provides the invaluable benefit of a unified voice for growth of business in our great city.”

    Consider attending the 2023 conference

    The ninth annual Transportation Conference was held at the University of Houston Victoria – Northwest Campus.  It was an exciting time for everyone involved and a great opportunity to learn about important issues affecting transportation in our area.  It was also a chance to meet old friends in the industry and make new connections.

    If you work in the transportation industry in or around Victoria, Texas, consider planning to attend the 2023 conference.  Check with the Victoria Chamber’s website, linked above, for information on dates, times and places.

    The TGB Team

  • The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference Was a Powerful Event and a Great Learning Experience

    The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference Was a Powerful Event and a Great Learning Experience

    Here’s a conference overview and a letter from the Texas Economic Development Council’s 2022 board chair.

    The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference was held October 19-21 on the Riverwalk in San Antonio.  The three-day event saw a number of industry experts addressing the membership about important economic development topics.

    A key part of the conference was discussion panels that featured economic development professionals who shared their knowledge and experience.  It was a great opportunity to learn, network and engage with our peers in economic development.

    Presentations at the TEDC 2022 Annual Conference

    Presentations this year included ideas from government program officers and industry experts for communities looking to develop a broadband strategy for infrastructure funding.  Helpful information was given on federal and state funding opportunities for communities and companies.

    The TGB Group was a proud sponsor of the golf tournament.  Being a sponsor is a wonderful way to support the Texas Economic Development Council in its mission and year-round activities.  Sponsorship of events helps the council to:

    • Meet the needs of economic developers in Texas
    • Host quality events, such as the annual conference
    • Serve as an advocate at the Texas Capitol

    From Wesley Burnett, CEcD, Nacero & TEDC board chair

    “It has been another wonderful year to be a part of an organization that continues to grow in stature and influence – none of which could be accomplished without the strong support of our members – undoubtedly our greatest resource. Our membership continues to grow each year. In fact, membership in the TEDC is at an all-time high.

    “Although these past couple of years have been unpredictable at times and definitely challenging for many, having the support and commitment of economic development professionals like you makes all the difference in the world.

    “I have been extremely honored to be a part of the TEDC leadership team. The TEDC has a long legacy of providing best practices for economic development professionals through education, advocacy, resources and networking.”

    Wesley Burnett, CEcD
    Director-community relations, Nacero
    TEDC 2022 board chair

     

    We hope to see you next time

    The TEDC 2022 Annual Conference was an amazing event.  We bet the next conference will be even more amazing!

    The TGB Group

  • Gather and Learn at the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting

    Gather and Learn at the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting

    Mark your calendar for this important railroad industry event in Austin

    The Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has announced the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting, coming up Feb. 13 and 14 in Austin, Texas.  Rail firms, engineering companies, railroad consultants and many other professionals consider this event one that shouldn’t be missed.

    Check back with the association’s website as details on the meeting are published.

    Why we’re attending the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting

    TGB Group tries to make all the “key” meetings and events that are related to our civil engineering and project management work in the railroad industry.  Texas Short Line meetings are always a priority for our team because we get to learn the most current news and information that could and does affect our business and the Texas rail industry as a whole.

    We encourage you to make plans for the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting.  Maybe we’ll see you there!

    About the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

    If you’re not familiar with the TSLRRA, here are some highlights about the association and the state of the rail industry.

    A lot is riding on short lines

    Short line rail serves companies and industries with more than 475,000 employees who generate $56 billion in economic value-add.

    Locally owned and operated

    Texas short line railroads are often locally owned and operated and are critical parts of the communities they serve.

    Want to save on gas costs?

    Freight transport is highly economical: a ton of freight moved across 479 miles of short line track uses only one gallon of diesel fuel.

    That’s a lot of freight

    Each year, close to 380 million tons of freight are moved along Texas railroads.

    The environment likes rail transport

    Rail transportation of freight creates 75% fewer greenhouse gases than trucks and accounts for just 0.6% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

    TSLRRA provides comprehensive services

    • Active in legislative & regulatory issues
    • Advocates for advancing safe railway operations
    • Provides industry education & professional training
    • Promotes ethical operating & business standards
    • Supports responsible environmental practices
    • Partners with government and private industry for economic growth

    Learn more about the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.

    Make plans to attend the 2022 TSLRRA Annual Meeting

    If you haven’t already marked your calendar, do it now and don’t miss out on what will surely be a fantastic annual meeting and a chance to network and renew acquaintances.

    The TGB Group

     

  • Intern Positions Open to Success-Minded College Students

    Intern Positions Open to Success-Minded College Students

    Work, learn and get paid in the civil engineering/rail design field

    TGB Group has launched an intern program in partnership with the career centers of some area trade schools and community colleges.  Intern positions are available now in the civil engineering field with a focus on survey and rail design for railroad operations.

    This is a great opportunity for students seeking to expand their working knowledge through hands-on experience in the Houston, Texas, and Kansas City, Mo., areas.

    What we offer in our intern positions

    • All intern positions are paid
    • Flexible part-time hours
    • Work with AutoCAD and other industry-standard software
    • Learn to communicate well with superiors, colleagues and teams
    • Everything is coordinated through your school
    • Learning experiences you can only get in the real work world

    When we welcome you on board as an intern, you won’t just be a convenient body to go get coffee and answer the phones.  You’ll be an important part of the work we do, and you’ll learn and do the things it takes to make projects successful.

    Part of your learning experience with TGB Group will come in the form of feedback from supervisors.  All teams need a leader, and our project managers are the best in the business.  They want to guide you and teach you the things you need to learn to be a valuable member of an engineering and design team – or any kind of team, for that matter.

    Add this to your resume

    Intern positions always look good on resumes.  So do references from internship providers.  When you’re finished with your college studies and it’s time to move into a new career, your time with our team can make a big difference in the doors that open for you.

    Take the next step

    If our intern positions sound right for you, take the next step.  Check out our LinkedIn page or send us an e-mail and tell us about your current school work and career goals.  We’d love to speak with you further about developing a positive partnership.

    Get in touch at: Admin@thetgbgroup.com

    The TGB Team

     

  • Mark Your Calendars for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference in San Antonio

    Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

    Mark Your Calendars for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference in San Antonio

    Get important economic data, play some golf, support the Texas Economic Development Council!

    The 2022 TEDC Annual Conference is happening this year on Oct. 19-21 in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, home of the famous Riverwalk.  Will you be attending?

    This special three-day event hosted by the Texas Economic Development Council will include a number of industry experts, who will share critical topics centering on economic development planning and strategies.  Whether you’re a small business like the TGB Group, a very large business or a community or city in Texas, you can gain a lot of insight that will help you in many ways.

    Highlights planned for the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference

    • Future Leaders Training Seminar
    • Multiple exhibits from groups and individuals
    • Special sessions and panels
    • Networking opportunities throughout the three days
    • Silent auction
    • Sales Tax Committee meetings
    • Board of Directors meeting
    • Community Economic Development Awards Luncheon

    and much more.

    And then there’s golf

    The 2022 TEDC Annual Conference wouldn’t be complete without an exciting golf tournament.  Anybody can participate and have fun while helping to support the Texas Economic Development Council.

    This tournament is a great way to reconnect with old golfing buddies, make new golfing buddies and just have a blast in exciting San Antonio.

    Conference location

    This year’s TEDC conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk at 123 Losoya St. in San Antonio, Texas.  Even if there was no conference going on, the hotel experience in itself would be enough.  It’s a gorgeous property with tons of amenities and the first-class service you would expect from a Hyatt Regency facility.

    Go here to register for the conference with your TEDC account.

    We hope to see many of you at the 2022 TEDC Annual Conference.  It’s something we look forward to every year, and we know you’ll look forward to it each year, as well, after you’ve attended for the first time.

    The TGB Team

  • How Drone Services Can Enhance and Empower Your Site-Planning

    TGB Group specializes in rail infrastructure development projects.

    How Drone Services Can Enhance and Empower Your Site-Planning

    TGB Group is excited to offer this service to clients throughout the U.S.

    Drone services technology is part of the “new wave” of technological advancement.  A “piloted” drone plane can go just about anywhere that a regular person – in or out of a real plane – can.  Drones can be used in many ways, and not just to cover sporting events and showcase luxury real estate.

    TGB Group’s primary work revolves around design, planning and engineering for companies looking to develop a new business, rail or industrial site.  In the past, the visuals we used to gain information about the land, boundaries, existing buildings, roadways and rail lines had to come from photographs.  Either that or from videos shot while standing on firm ground.

    Our drone services take these visuals to a new level.  Literally.  With FAA-licensed and insured pilots for the Texas area, we can now offer you remarkably insightful drone footage for your project.

    Who can use drone services?  What kinds of projects is it suitable for?

    • Real estate developments
    • Industrial sites
    • Railroad configuration
    • Manufacturing facilities
    • Oil, gas and water developments

    and any other projects where you really need to see the proverbial “lay of the land.”

    Benefits of drone services

    • An aerial picture is a true birds-eye view, far more complete than any typical ground photo
    • Standard camera photographs solicit your attention; drone pictures grab it
    • A clear, professional and highly aesthetic visual of your land or project
    • Collect visual data about what’s going on around your site in adjacent communities
    • Scenic videos can be powerful parts of business presentations to prospective partners and investors
    • Drone services allow you to obtain video imagery in places and locations no hand-held camera ever could

    Here some examples of a drone in action:

    Learn more about this amazing technology and how our drone services can benefit your company.  Get in touch with TGB Group President Mike Murphy at (866) 217-7794.

  • Join Us at the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference, June 22-24

    Join Us at the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference, June 22-24

    This is a key event for the Texas Economic Development Council

    TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference
    Omni Hotel, Corpus Christi

    If you have a Texas-based business or a business that operates in Texas, you should consider attending the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference in June.

    TGB Group has been a participant and often a sponsor of the conference since our inception in 2016.  Our President, Mike Murphy, has been involved with the Texas Economic Development Council for more than 10 years.

    Why the TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference is important

    Across three days, a variety of presentations are scheduled that will be beneficial to anyone with Texas business interests.  Our company is based in Texas, so it’s a no-brainer for us to attend.

    As of late May, scheduled topics and activities for the conference include:

    • Strategies for blending the worlds of workforce, economic development and education
    • TEDC Executive Committee meeting
    • Initiatives in alternative and sustainable energy in Texas
    • The role of The Port of Corpus Christi in the global economy
    • Ideas for employee recruitment and retention
    • Best practices for screening leads and vetting projects
    • Leadership lessons for economic developers
    • Workforce Excellence Award recognition
    • Reenergizing the small business ecosystem
    • Overview of employee trends in Texas

    and so much more.

    Review sponsors and full tentative itinerary >>>

    Network with like-minded professionals

    Throughout the three-day TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference, there will be plenty of opportunities to network and connect with the “movers and shakers” who make Texas’ business run.

    Being able to meet and get to know other like-minded professionals is in itself enough reason to attend the conference.  Based on our experience at past conferences, many of the key players in Texas business, economics and transportation will be there.

    All this and great golf!

    Education and networking are important, but making the conference even better is a fun golf tournament scheduled for June 22 at the NorthShore Country Club Golf Course in Portland, Texas.  If you play, you can get involved.  TGB Group is one of the tourney’s sponsors.

    Where it’s happening

    The TEDC 2022 Mid-Year Conference will be held at the Omni Hotel, 900 Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas.  Registration closes on June 15.  You can register at the Omni Hotel link above.

    The TGB Team

     

  • TSLRRA Leadership Announced at March 2022 Annual Meeting

    TSLRRA Leadership Announced at March 2022 Annual Meeting

    See who’s serving as president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and in other roles

    At its March Annual Meeting in Dallas, the TSLRRA leadership for 2022 was announced. Executive officers who were named included:

    • Paul Treangen, president, TNW Corporation
    • Ailsa Von Dobeneck, vice president, Watco
    • Rebecca Murphy, treasurer, The TGB Group
    • Jeff Van Schaick, secretary, Jaguar Transport Holdings

    President predicts TSLRRA leadership will build for growth

    President Treangen said at the meeting that he’s proud of the recent progress the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has made and expects the current TSLRRA leadership will continue building for growth in the future.

    “Representing the short line railroad industry to the state legislature and promoting the prosperity of our industry within Texas requires collaboration among our members,” Treangen said. “There’s a place for all TSLRRA members to get involved in our association and I’m pleased to see the ongoing efforts in raising awareness for TSLRRA.”

    Other key TSLRRA leadership roles announced at the Annual Meeting included:

    • Legislative: Ross Lane, G&W
    • Events: John Gravenkemper, Hatch & Kirk
    • Marketing: Cheryl Hart, TNW Corporation
    • Membership: Anabelle Cormier, Stahl Recruiting

    About the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

    Based in Texas, TSLRRA is a nonprofit professional organization representing the interests of the more than 40 short line railroads and industry-related businesses in Texas.

    Established in 2003, TSLRRA’s purpose has been to promote the state’s economy, champion public safety issues, partner with local governments and organizations to enhance the transportation infrastructure and bring new jobs and prosperity to Texas communities.

    Consider a membership for your firm

    If you work directly in the railroad industry or in any of its many support industries, you should consider becoming a TSLRRA member. TGB Group is proud of its membership, which allows us to learn of important breaking news and trends in the industry we serve.

    TSLRRA leadership is in place for one simple reason: to support its members as we all work together to build better jobs and futures in this always-vital industry.

    The TGB Team

  • Register to Attend the TSLRRA Annual Meeting this Year in Dallas

    (Photo from Hilton website, linked in the text.)

    Register to Attend the TSLRRA Annual Meeting this Year in Dallas

    Meeting is March 31 – mark your calendar

    If you haven’t made plans to attend the TSLRRA Annual Meeting scheduled for the end of March, there’s still time.  Just visit the TSLRRA Annual Meeting page.

    If you’re not already a member of the Texas Short Line & Regional Railroad Association, you can get a membership through a link on that page.  If you are a member and would like to be a sponsor of the meeting, you can get set up for that, as well.

    TGB Group is a sponsor, along with many other companies and individuals that work in the rail industry and related industries.

    This year’s sponsors include:

    • Hondo Railway
    • Texas Rail Advocates
    • CDL Electric
    • Andrew Stahl
    • Hatch & Kirk
    • Dallas, Garland Northeastern
    • TekTracking
    • Edna R. Rice
    • Lubbock & Western Railway
    • Koppers Railroad Structures
    • Gallagher

    Benefits to expect when you attend the TSLRRA Annual Meeting

    TSLRRA annual meeting site
    (Photo from Hilton website, linked in the text.)

    Anyone (or any company) that works in the short line rail industry or support industries will enjoy a variety of benefits when they attend the TSLRRA Annual Meeting.  You’ll learn about the latest news and trends that affect the rail industry in America and therefore could have an impact on your business or operation.

    Expert speakers are always lined up to deliver important talks that give us a broader understanding of the larger world in which we work.  TGB Group team members who attend always come away with valuable knowledge that helps us with our marketing and business-building strategies.

    The Annual Meeting is also a chance to network and forge new and profitable relationships with fellow rail professionals.  And, of course, the meeting is perfect for renewing old friendships and catching up with seldom-seen associates.

    A beautiful setting for this year’s Annual Meeting

    This year, the meeting is being held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas – Campbell Centre, which is located at 8250 N. Central Expressway.  Even if there was no meeting, this is the type of resort atmosphere that will revitalize and energize you with its quality and luxury.

    We invite all rail professionals to attend the TSLRRA Annual Meeting 2022.  Pack your bags and get ready for a great time!

    The TGB Team

  • Jacksboro EDC Seeking Help in Tornado Aftermath

    “Our world here in Jacksboro is upside down.”

    Jacksboro EDC Seeking Help in Tornado Aftermath

    TGB Group is lending a hand – maybe you can, too

    Jacksboro EDC seeks help for HS gym
    School gym in the aftermath of March tornado

    As most of you know by now, on Monday, March 21, 2022, a serious tornado ripped through the Jacksboro, Texas, area in north Texas between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls.

    TGB Group has close connections with the Jacksboro EDC (Economic Development Center), and their Executive Director, Leslie Chalmers, reached out to us for help with replenishing supplies for public schools destroyed in the tornado.

    Thank God that as of March 24, no serious injuries or deaths have been reported, but the Jacksboro EDC explained that “our world here in Jacksboro is upside down.”

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on March 22 issued disaster declarations for 16 counties affected by the tornado.  The National Weather Service in Fort Worth ranked the Jacksboro tornado as an EF3, with an EF5 being the most destructive.

    Help the Jacksboro EDC help the schools

    Jacksboro EDC world upside down
    “Our world here in Jacksboro is upside down.”

    The Jacksboro EDC has put out a call for help in restoring many of the school supplies that were lost in the disaster.  The goal is to allow schools to continue teaching during this troubling time.

    You can contact the Economic Development Center at (940) 567-3151 to find out exactly what type of items they need or to arrange for a cash donation.

    As soon as we at TGB Group heard from Leslie at the EDC, we got to work putting together a relief package.  Items we donated (which you may also wish to donate) included:

    • 3 42-piece Playdough sets
    • 5 reams of paper with 150 pencils
    • 1 box of 150 pencils
    • 1 pack of 9×12 watercolor paper (250 sheets)
    • 1 25-piece set of First Readers level A
    • 1 25-piece set of First Readers level B
    • 1 Paw Patrol Phonics 12-book set
    • 2 Candy Land games
    • 2 Connect-4 games
    • 1 Dry erase board with magnets and pen
    • 10 102”x14”x71” room dividers/room separators with wheels

    Disaster can strike anywhere, any time.  When it does, it’s time for those of us who were spared the catastrophe to lend a hand.

    The TGB Team