Board President's Memo

Bertha Rodriguez

Happy New Year, 2019 is here and the Chamber is gearing to what promises to be an exciting year for our members.
Last year, we redid our website. It was not just a new look but gives you the members something to use to help in your business.
What’s in it for you?

• We are part of the national Chamber Nation network.
•  The Chamber’s site is your link to your local community and beyond.
•  You can advertise your business or organization online.
•  Your business is exposed to potential customers and clients locally and nationally.
•  Your information is available to consumers by category, keyword, or alphabetically.
•  Our website will have an area search engine available to locate goods and services.
•  You can post job openings on the Chamber site 
•  You can showcase special offers on the website.
•  You can post events.
•  You have a Traffic Catcher System to deliver prospect to your website.
•  You can extend your marketing reach with social media.

There are lots of possibilities for your business to grow. Your first step is optimizing your business through our website. Contact Juan if you do not have a user name and password to the site. He can send you an email with instructions on how to take advantage of the service.
As we begin the new year, our first event with by our Annual Banquet this spring. We will be appointing a committee to begin with the search for our guest speaker. Look for more information about the banquet once the committee gets rolling.
We welcome our new board members who will join us this year, Linda Lopez – Alice Cost Containment, Goldie Rosas-Garcia – Rosas Funeral Home, David Munoz – United Home Care and Thomas McKinney – CHRISTUS Spohn Alice.
Just a reminder to our members, the 2019 Investment statements went out by email and mail last month. We rely on your investment dues for our day-to-day operations. Without your investments, the Chamber cannot function.
We are looking forward to the new year and wish you all well.