Community College Petrochemical Initiative awards scholarships
Nine community colleges with ExxonMobil support train a “next generation” of Gulf Coast petrochemical workers. The CCPI program notes average salaries around $99,700 and handed out over $60,000 in scholarships to 43 students at a Nolan Ryan Center luncheon led by Woody Paul. ExxonMobil has donated over $1.5 million to the effort.
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Alvin Community College
Lee College Enrollment Up 5 Percent Says President
Lee College President Dr. Dennis Brown reports a 5 percent rise in fall enrollment over last year while noting the institution is in good shape. Regents approved refinancing of general obligation and revenue bonds expected to save about 1.8 million dollars, aiding the college’s finances.
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State Rep to address Baytown chamber Sept 1
State Rep Wayne Smith will speak to Baytown Chamber members on September 1 from 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bridge Water Events about House activity in the 84th Legislative session and impacts on Baytown business. Cost is 25 for members and 30 for non-members, with reservations via phone or email.
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Gene's Polaris Country of Baytown inducted into Hall of Fame
Polaris Industries inducted Gene's Polaris Country of Baytown into the Polaris Hall of Fame during a Las Vegas National Sales Meeting ceremony. Gene and Jackie Anderson built a Baytown lawn and garden business into a top Polaris dealer, led by GM Brian Cummings and supported by Jena Anderson and Matt Anderson in accounting and service.
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Turbulent ride owning airline stock in 2014 2016
The industry saw a rally through 2014 with mergers trimming flight counts, fuller planes, and higher prices. By mid-2016 the sector rebounded after a June dip, with Southwest up 23 percent since July and airlines using fuel savings to buy back shares and reduce debt.
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Commodities and Currencies Move Amid Mixed Markets
Natural gas prices hit a five week low as markets slipped for a second straight session. Gold dropped again while crude oil rose. In currencies the dollar was mixed, advancing versus the euro, slipping vs the pound, and holding near flat against the yen.
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