UTSA's Dr. Tunstall to speak at Chamber banquet

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

The Alice Chamber of Commerce is marking its 79^th Anniversary at its Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the KC Hall. This year’s theme is “A Salute to America” with guest speaker Dr. Thomas Tunstall director of the Center for Community and Business Research at the UTSA Institute for Economic Development.

“We are pleased to have Dr. Tunstall as our guest speaker as she brings a wealth of knowledge about our economic analysis,” Chamber Executive Director Juan Navejar said. “Dr. Tunstall brings a unique combination of skills as a business consultant, economic development practitioner, Ph.D. economist, public policy expert and communicator to UTSA.”

Dr. Tunstall brings many years of experience in economic development, strategic planning, IT management and research for corporate and governmental entities including KPMG Consulting and USAID. Tunstall holds a doctorate in economics and public policy and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas.

His career includes work with small businesses across the United States as well as international business development experience in Azerbaijan, Kenya, Zambia, Guam and Afghanistan. He is the author of "Outsourcing and Management" (2007).

The Center for Community and Business Research provides research and information to economic development agencies, workforce development boards, businesses, associations, city/state/federal governments and other community stakeholders in search of information to make well-founded business and policy decisions. CCBR's capabilities include economic impact analyses, assessments and feasibility studies on topics such as the Eagle Ford Shale, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, targeted industry recruitment and repurposing military bases for commercial use.

Table sponsorships are available at the Alice Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 361-664-3454.


UTSA's Dr. Tunstall to speak at Chamber banquet Juan A. Navejar Jr. The Alice Chamber of Commerce is marking its 79^th Anniversary at its Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the KC Hall. This year’s theme is “A Salute to America” with guest speaker Dr. Thomas Tunstall director of the Center for Community and Business Research at the UTSA Institute for Economic Development. “We are pleased to have Dr. Tunstall as our guest speaker as she brings a wealth of knowledge about our economic analysis,” Chamber Executive Director Juan Navejar said. “Dr. Tunstall brings a unique combination of skills as a business consultant, economic development practitioner, Ph.D. economist, public policy expert and communicator to UTSA.” Dr. Tunstall brings many years of experience in economic development, strategic planning, IT management and research for corporate and governmental entities including KPMG Consulting and USAID. Tunstall holds a doctorate in economics and public policy and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas. His career includes work with small businesses across the United States as well as international business development experience in Azerbaijan, Kenya, Zambia, Guam and Afghanistan. He is the author of "Outsourcing and Management" (2007). The Center for Community and Business Research provides research and information to economic development agencies, workforce development boards, businesses, associations, city/state/federal governments and other community stakeholders in search of information to make well-founded business and policy decisions. CCBR's capabilities include economic impact analyses, assessments and feasibility studies on topics such as the Eagle Ford Shale, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, targeted industry recruitment and repurposing military bases for commercial use. Table sponsorships are available at the Alice Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 361-664-3454.
2016 Alice Business Today - February