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
It’s December and my term as Board President comes to a close at the end of the month. It has been a great pleasure to have served as the board president.
Shopping during the holiday season can be fun and yet stressful without adding to it. We often do no think twice about our security when pushing a shopping cart. This past weekend I went to a couple of stores and took notice as to how people protect their belongings while shopping.
It’s Christmas time and the weather sure makes it feel like the holidays are right around the corner, not to mention a new year. With that my term as Ambassador president comes to an end this month.
Now is the Time to Think About Your Next Tax Return
Larry Olivarez Jr.
Your 2015 tax return isn’t due until April of 2016, but now is the time to consider your options for tax planning. Many of the tax-savings moves you can make for your 2015 return need to occur before the end of the year. Here are answers to questions you may have about tax planning strategies in the weeks ahead:
David Boatright Inc held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. The new business is located on Flournoy Road.
Being Positive When Your Colleagues Are Negative
Tourism Tidbits
Somehow no matter how much we may try to make December a happy month, there are always some people who tend to take a negative view on life. In a business situation, such as tourism, negativity can be deadly. It is essential that not only front line personnel maintain an upbeat view of the world, but also those who work behind the scenes.
BBB is warning consumers of false information regarding Corpus Christi’s payday loan ordinance
Better Business Bureau
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - The city of Corpus Christi has enacted a new ordinance which will regulate payday loans. According to the city, the ordinance was made in order to reduce abusive and predatory lending practices. But one consumer told BBB they were given misinformation from their lenders.
Your 2015 tax return isn’t due until April of 2016, but now is the time to consider your options for tax planning. Many of the tax-savings moves you can make for your 2015 return need to occur before the end of the year. Here are answers to questions you may have about tax planning strategies in the weeks ahead:
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS