Executive Committee
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Board President CHRISTUS Spohn Alice Ike Ornelas
Immediate Past -President, VP EDC Trejo Construction, Inc R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
President-Elect Jim Wells County Albert Martinez
V.P. CVB Jim Wells County Sheriff Dept. Ann Awalt
V.P. Civic CACOST Pete Beltran
V.P. Membership Grass Masters Richard Joslin
Treasurer PlainsCapital Bank Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director
Board Members Chris Bryan H-E-B Food Store Jacob Cantu Cantu Chevrolet Mark Dominguez AFLAC Marisol Carvajal-Garcia Carvajal Smithwick Garcia, LLP Mary Macareno Macareno Signs & Graphics of Alice Ella Munoz Del Cielo Home Care Rodrigo Rodriguez Walgreens Tom Turner Episcopal Church of the Advent Dr. Roel Valadez, DDS Individual Member
Staff Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant
2015 Alice Ambassadors
Marisa Yvette Utley- President Pete Beltran- Vice President Amanda Sue Freideck- Secretary David Silva - Treasurer
Dee Dee Arismendez
Dr. Nori Cuellar, PhD
Julie Gaza
Bruce Menking
NIcole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
David Silva
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Clare Wonders
Bethany Zamora
It is estimated the Rio Grande Valley nets more than $23 million from temporary residents during the Winter months. In order to get to the Rio Grande Valley by car, they must pass through our area each year.
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Happy New Year everyone. Like most everyone at the start of the year we talk about new years resolutions with most thinking of personal resolutions to improve our everyday lives. Ever think about making one as a business owner or business manager?
It’s a brand new year and we are ready to start planning out the year. I am Nena Castillo Pitts, the 2015 Board President. As we look forward to another successful year at the Chamber, I need to reflect back at 2014 and give thanks to those who made it possible.
Five Steps to Feel More Confident about Your Retirement
Larry Olivarez
It’s natural to have mixed emotions about retirement – it’s a huge life change that people spend most of their working life preparing for. While the thought of retirement is exciting, the options and advice available can sometimes seem overwhelming and complex. There are several simple things you can do if you’re feeling unprepared for your retirement years. Check out the following steps to help you get ready for this milestone.
Outgoing board members were recognized during the December Board meeting and luncheon. Pictured are (l-r) Ted Bearden, Ofelia Hunter, 2015 President Nena Pitts, 2014 President Ike Ornelas, Immediate Past President Michael Garcia, Judy Kapoor and Dorella Elizondo.
Grand Opening
Galvan Baseball Academy held a Grand Opening and Open House on Jan. 2, 2015. They are located on North Edith Drive.
Chamber Mixer
Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame hosted the final Chamber Mixer for 2014. Pictured is Chamber Board President Ike Ornelas and Tejano ROOTS President Ruben Lopez.
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