April 2015
www.alicetxchamber.org

2015 Board of Directors

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
James Craver
Dr. Nori Cuellar, PhD
Julie Gaza
Ofelia Hunter
Nicole Johnson
Bruce Menking
Nicole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Bethany Ramirez
David Silva
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Clare Wonders

Calerndar of Events

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
04/04/2015
VFW Easter Egg Hunt
04/04/2015
CBC-Art Show
04/09/2015
Farmer's Market
04/11/2015
Children's Spring Festival
04/11/2015
CBC- College Fair
04/22/2015
Chamber Luncheon
04/23/2015
Viva El Mariachi Extravaganza
04/25/2015
South Texas Trade Days
04/25/2015- 04/26/2015
78th Annual Chamber Banquet
04/28/2015
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
05/01/2015- 05/02/2015
Farmer's Market
05/09/2015
The Peddler Show
05/29/2015  - 05/31/2015

Port Commissioner to speak at Annual Banquet

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

 The Alice Chamber of Commerce is marking its 78th Anniversary at its Annual Banquet on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the KC Hall. This year’s theme is “Cash in On Alice” with guest speaker Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner Barbara A. Canales.


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Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

 Sales teams are the backbone to any successful company. Even if your company is not in the direct sales market you still belong to a sales team of selling yourselves to the public market.
 

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Board President's Memo

Nena Castillo-Pitts

 The Chamber staff is working hard to get the 78th Annual Chamber banquet organized. Our guest speaker is Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner Barbara Canales. She is quite knowledgeable with the needs of the South Texas oil and gas industries and the Port of Corpus Christi. We will name the Citizen and Jr. Citizen of the Year, Small and Business Excellence Awards and the Business of the Year at the banquet.


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Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Marisa Yvette Utley

 The Chamber Banquet is right around the corner and before you know it, it will be here. The Alice Ambassadors are busy assisting with the Annual Chamber Banquet.


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Financial Checklist for Your Thirties and Forties

Larry Olivarez Jr.

 Your 30s and 40s can usher in a period in which your financial situation becomes increasing complex due to varied and sometimes conflicting priorities and expenses. You may find yourself contributing financially to support aging relatives at the same time you’re providing for your children – and trying to save for long-term financial goals of your own.

Six steps to ensure you’re hiring the right lawn care company

Better Business Bureau

Now that spring weather has arrived, many Texas homeowners are thinking about how they can improve their lawns and gardens. For some, it’s a matter of mowing and trimming. Others may want to adjust their landscaping to the Texas climate, using less water, fertilizer and pesticides.


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We Believe in AISD

The Alice Chamber of Commerce, Alice Ambassadors and the Jim Wells County Economic Development recognized Saenz Elementary School as part of the We Believe in AISD campaign in April.

We Believe in AISD

The Alice Chamber of Commerce, Alice Ambassadors and the Jim Wells County Economic Development recognized Alice High School Elementary School as part of the We Believe in AISD campaign in April.

2015 Alice Business Today - April 2015