March 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
Adam Alvarado
James Craver
Vicente Enrique
David Fabela
Joshua Flores
Bruce Menking
Nicole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Natasha Rodriguez
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Marisa Utley
Katrina Watson
Clare Wonders

Citizen of the Year applications due March 18th

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 79th Annual Chamber Banquet.


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We Believe in AISD wraps up

Juan A. Navejar Jr.


The Alice Chamber of Commerce, EDC and Alice Ambassadors wrapped up its “We Believe in Alice ISD” campaign by honoring the last group, the AISD Administration.

Board President's Memo

R. David Guerrero

 The Chamber staff is working hard to get the 79th Annual Chamber banquet organized. Our guest speaker is Dr. Thomas Tunstall, Director of Economic Development for UTSA. He is quite knowledgeable with the needs of the South Texas oil and gas industries. 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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Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

The Alice Chamber of Commerce thanks all its members for a great 2016 year. As a chamber member we want to make your investment worthwhile. We just don’t want to take your money we want to invest it in your business. That is why our website is always being updated by our host Chamber Nation.

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Alice Ambassador's Notes

Ofelia Hunter

The Alice Ambassadors welcomed five new members this month. We welcome David Fabela, Joshua Flores, Adam Alvarado and Vicente Enrique.  Our mission is to be the official hosts for the Alice Chamber of Commerce.
 

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Protect Your Assets From Unexpected Events

Larry Olivarez Jr.

Life is full of surprises both good and bad. If you’re unprepared financially to handle them, these events could leave you feeling anxious about your financial situation. Protecting the assets you’ve already accumulated and your ability to continue building for your future is essential to preparing for the unexpected.


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Keep your money secure with these online banking tips

Beter Business Bureau

BBB offers safe banking tips for consumers during National Consumer Protection Week

Using a smartphone, tablet or computer to manage your finances is a convenient way to monitor your money from anywhere at any time. At the same time, it’s important to be cautious when checking your account balance online or with a mobile banking app.


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Ribbin Cutting


Howard Supply Company held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, March 11, 2016. The business is located at 1626 S. Highway 281.
2016 Alice Business Today - March 2016