January 2016
www.alicetxchamber.org

2016 Board of Directors

Executive Committee
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)

Board President
Jim Wells County
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Immediate Past- President
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice
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
Marisol Carvajal-Garcia
Carvajal, Smithwick Garcia, LLP
Dr. Grace Everett
Alice ISD
Octavio Flores
United Connections Counseling
Mary Jan Jenkins
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Andy Patel
Best Western
Bertha Rodriguez
Individual Member
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Walgreens
Mirelda Salinas
Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union
Gaylynn Storm
Stewart Title
Tom Turner
Episcopal Church of the Advent
Dr. Roel Valadez, DDS
Individual Member
Laurie Whitty
Paladium Bowl

Staff
Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant

2016 Alice Ambassadors

Ofelia Hunter- President
David Silva - Vice President
Amanda Sue Friedeck- Secretary
Dee Dee Arismendez - Treasurer
James Craver
 Ofelia Hunter
Nicole Johnson
Michelle Martinez
Bruce Menking
Nicole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Natasha Rodriguez
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Marisa Utley
Katrina Watson
Clare Wonders

Calendar of Events Import

Citizen of the Year applications available at Chamber

Juan A. Navejar Jr.


Applications for the Annual Citizen of the Year are now available at the Alice Chamber of Commerce. This year’s recipient will be named this spring at the 79
th
Annual Chamber Banquet.


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Winter Texans arrive in South Texas

Juan A. Navejar Jr.


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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Board President's Memo

R. David Guerrero

 Happy New Year. I am R. David Guerrero. It is with great pleasure to serve as this year’s board president. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nena Castillo-Pitts for serving as board president in 2015. Also, I would like to wish our out-going board members JoAnn Rose, Tessa Carrillo, Bobby Trevino, Mark Dominguez and Mary Macareno the best and thank them  for their dedication to the Chamber and serving on the board.


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Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

 The start of a new year is always a great time to set goals. While setting personal resolutions is a great way to begin the year, here are a few to help your business.
 

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Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Ofelia Hunter

  On behalf of the Alice Ambassadors and its new officers, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I am Ofelia Hunter, the 2016 Alice Ambassador president.


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Financial Planning at Every Life Stage

Larry Olivarez Jr.

 Just like there are four seasons in a year, there are different seasons of financial planning during your lifetime. Financial planning can help you can gain a better understanding of where you are at financially, how to prepare for challenges that may be ahead, and how to plan for where you want to go.
 

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Filing taxes? BBB offers tips for finding help and avoiding tax identity theft

Better Business Bureau

 It’s that time of year again. Over the next few weeks, W-2 forms will show up at your work desk or in your mail. And while the thought of a hefty tax return could be a happy one, the consequences of filing your taxes the wrong way is not. 


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2016 Alice Business Today - January 2016