October 2015
www.alicetxchamber.org

2015 Board of Directors

Executive Committee
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)

Board President
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice
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
Ofelia Hunter
V.P. Membership
Alice Echo-News Journal
Richard Joslin
Treasurer/EDC VP
PlainsCapital Bank
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Chris Bryan
H-E-B Food Store
Tessa Carrillo
Dynamite Realty
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
JoAnn Rose
Wells Fargo Bank
Bobby Trevino
Trevino Funeral Home
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
Julie Gaza
Ofelia Hunter
Nicole Johnson
Michelle Martinez
Bruce Menking
Nicole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Natasha Rodriguez
David Silva
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Katrina Watson
Clare Wonders

Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr

 Business scams are everywhere today. We get them in our mailboxes, emails and over the telephone. People across America fall to scam or fraud case every day. Innocent people fall pray often losing their life savings by smooth-talking artists over the telephone or by a simple get-rich scheme that just sounds too good to be true. 
 

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Board President's Memo

Nena Castillo-Pitts

 Where has the year gone by? As we enter October, the Chamber is doing great. This past year, we retained 96 percent of our members and grew by 21 new members. It’s a great indication to a dedicated staff and board.


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Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Marissa Yvette Utley

 The Alice Ambassadors are gearing up for its annual Pet Parade on Thursday, October 29, 2015. This will coincide with the Annual Halloween Downtown Bash.


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Small Business Owners: Tips for Balancing Your Business and Family Finances

Larry Olivarez Jr.

 Meeting the multiple demands of a job and family can be challenging for anyone, but for small business owners, the feeling of being pulled in different directions can be especially taxing. With limited time, energy and money at your disposal, finding the right mix may seem impossible – but it doesn’t have to be.


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Tourism Business Networking

Now that the summer months are over (or in the southern hemisphere about to begin) we are in the shoulder season.  This is the time to contemplate our local tourism industry and its role in the wider community.  Just as tourism links people and places around the world, so tourism officials also need to link up with other tourism business and government agencies and business to be successful. 


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RIBBON CUTTING


Coastal Community Teachersl Credit Union held an 80th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting and Open House on October 14, 2015. They are located at 2310 E. Main.

Calendar of Events Import

South Texas Trade Days
10/03/2015- 10/04/2015
South Texas Fall Festival
10/03/2015- 10/04/2015
Street Rods of Alice /20th Annual Hub City Rod Run
10/03/2015- 10/04/2015
Farmer's Market
10/10/2015
31st Annual Cottonfest
10/10/2015- 10/11/2015
 Saxet Gun Show
10/24/2015- 10/25/2015
Texas Amatuer MMA Association/Texas Clash Bash
10/24/2015
Chamber Luncheon
10/29/2015
The Peddler Show
11/06/2015- 11/08/2015
Lucien Flournoy Old Fashion BBQ
11/12/2015
Farmer's Market
11/14/2015
8th Annual Team Roping Challenge & Concert-Intocable
11/14/2015
Lumpampao Martial Arts
11/14/2015
Chamber Mixer
11/19/2015
Lipan Indian Pow Wow
11/28/2015
Concert
11/28/2015
35th Annual Christmas Parade
12/01/2015
South Texas Sugar Plum Market
12/04/2015- 12/06/2015
Ribbon Cutting for David Boatright Consulting Inc
12/11/2015
Farmer's Market
12/12/2015
Chamber Luncheon
12/22/2015
2015 Alice Business Today - October 2015