Welcome to Bee Area Partnership. The Future of Business in Bee County, Texas!
The Bee Area Partnership (BAP) centers around the business community in Beeville and Bee County and provides private enterprise, a strong voice in economic development decisions. The BAP is dedicated to providing resources for local businesses to expand while also providing a one-stop-shop for new prospects coming in to the community.
Our Mission
Where Business Meets Opportunity
We are a conduit and catalyst for economic growth and prosperity; we exist to enrich the lives of those who live, work, and play in Bee County by attracting investment that creates and/ or retains family wage-sustaining jobs. More fundamentally, we are a non-profit marketing company, providing the leadership to attract, retain, and expand business in the county.
As a whole, the organization will strive to make significant progress in the areas of partner collaboration, customer service, business attraction, retention, and expansion, and the identification of key regional initiatives that promote the economic health of Bee County.
Community Growth Initiatives
Economic Development Strategies
Opportunities for New Business Growth
Our Values
Maximizing Value, Exceeding Expectations
Passion
We are driven by a deep passion for empowering businesses and individuals to create a stronger, more vibrant Beeville to continue to grow.
Community
We believe in the power of collaboration, working together to build a thriving local economy and enhance the quality of life for all of our residents.
Commitment
We are dedicated to long-term growth and success, providing unwavering support to businesses, entrepreneurs, and community initiatives that drive Beeville forward.
Meet Our Team
Randy P. Seitz
CEO/President Bee Area Partnership
Zehila Marlene Skau
Administrative Assistant Bee Area Partnership
Meet Our Board of Partners
John Benson
City Manager of Beeville
George Morrill
Bee County Judge
Reagan Florence
SR VP/CLO of Karnes County National Bank
Richard Morin
President of Christus Spohn Hospital
Leticia Munoz
Executive Director of the Bee County Chamber of Commerce
George McGuire
Community Banker at Simmons Bank
Louie Alaniz
General Manager of Aztec Chevrolet
Justin Hoggard
President / CEO Coastal Bend College
Travis Fanning
Beeville Independent School District Superintendent
Albert Reynolds
CEO of South Texas New, Inc.
John Herrera
Representative for Inframark
Kenneth Bethune
Owner of Coastal Bend Distilling
Sterling Smith
Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
Evelyn Bethune
Owner Bethune Holdings
Pete Patel
RPM Investments
Alan Lenz
Head of School at St. Philips Episcopal Church and School