October 2014

2014 Boad of Directors

Executive Committee

Ike Ornelas

President, VP EDC
Trejo Construction, Inc
Michael V. Garcia
Immediate Past-President
Garcia & Carvajal-Garcia, LLP
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)
President-iElect
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice
Ella Munoz
V.P. CVB
Del Cielo Home Care
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
V.P. Civic
Jim Wells County
Ofelia Hunter
V.P. Membership
Alice Echo-News Journal
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Ann Awalt
Community Action of the Coastal Bend
Ted Bearden
Carlisle Insurance & Realty
Pete Beltran
Grassmasters
Jacob Cantu
Cantu Chevrolet
Mark Dominguez
AFLAC
Dorella Elizondo
Del Cielo Home Health
Ryan Hawkins
Wells Fargo Bank
Mary Macareno
Macareno Signs & Graphics of Alice
Albert Martinez
Individual
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Walgreens
Dr. Reol Valadez, DDS
Individual Member

Staff
Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant

2014 Alice Ambassadors

Nicole Perez-Morris - President
Tem Miller- Vice President
Nena Castillo-Pitts(Life Member)- Secretary
David Silva - Treasurer
Dee Dee Arismendez
Pete Beltran
Dr. Nori Cuellar, PhD
Amanda Sue Freideck
Julie Gaza
David Silva
Alisha Trainham
Marisa Yvette Utley
Clare Wonders
Bethany Zamora

Armstrong speaks at Annual BBQ fundraiser

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

 

Dealing with endangered species on lands being drilled in the Eagle Ford Shale was the topic of interest as Natural Resources Solutions president Katharine Armstrong enlightened barbecue attendees this year.


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From the Board President

Ike Ornelas

 

We begin the final quarter of the year and with that it’s time to begin thinking about next year with the selection of the incoming officers and board members.


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From the Executive Director

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

This month I turn a year older and I have come to the realization that I am in the middle age category. Before long I will be retiring as I get older. I should not think that Uncle Sam will be taking care of me when I get into my elderly years, so I should be thinking of maybe of how I can possible start my own business in my retirement years.


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BBB Warns About Ebola Scams and Schemes

Better Business Bureau

Fundraisers for Victims May Not Be Authorized
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a variety of Ebola-related scams and problematic fundraisers that have emerged recently. BBB Wise Giving Alliance is working with BBB Serving Dallas and Northeast Texas, where the first victim died and two nurses became infected; BBB Serving Greater Cleveland, where one of the nurses traveled before getting sick; and several other local BBBs to investigate some of the Ebola-related efforts.
 

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Grand Opening


First Choice Occupational Therapy held a grand opening and Open House in October. The new business is located on West Second Street.

Grand Opening


Go Money Financial Corner held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House in September. The new business is located on Cecilia Street.

Anniversary Ribbon Cutting


Humpal Physical Therapy held a 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
 
2014 Alice Business Today - October 2014