May 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)
Katrina Watson
Clare Wonders

Calendar of Events Import

Lemonade Day set for May 21

Juan A. Navejar Jr.



The Alice Chamber of Commerce presents Lemonade Day 2016 sponsored by First Community Bank and Texas Champion Bank on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10 am to 1 pm.


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Chamber Golf Tourney tees off on Aug. 6th

Juan A. Navejar Jr.


The Alice Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Alice Municipal Golf Course.


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Board President's Memo

R. David Guerrero

 Congratulations to all 2016 graduates. For those graduating from college we welcome you to our business community workforce. We wish those headed to college, military or straight into the workforce the best.


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Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

 It’s May and summer is right around the corner. For some businesses this can make or break their company. Seasonal companies do very well in the summer month while others this could be the longest three months of the year.


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Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Ofelia Hunter

 The 2016 Membership Drive will start next month. We are looking for new members who want to grow their business through membership privileges. If you know of a company who is not a member, contact any of the Alice Ambassadors for assistance.

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Setting Financial Expectations With Family And Friends

Larry Olivarez Jr.

 As the weather heats up, so does the planning for vacations, graduations, weddings and family reunions. Your packed event schedule could impact your financial health, so it’s important to set expectations with your family and friends early in the planning process.

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When making your spring cleaning to-do list, remember to clean up cyber clutter

Better Business Bureau

BBB encourages consumers to tidy up digital devices this spring

 Spring is here, and we all know what that means: spring cleaning. This April may be a good time to clean out your closet, dust around the house or have a yard sale – but what about cleaning up your digital life?


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Tourism and Migrations

Tourism Tidbits

Around the world, immigration and refugees are a hot topic. Europe is locked in a debate as to how to handle the millions of people who seek to migrate there. The US also has a similar debate running through its Presidential election process.  This article does not address the issue of immigration and refugees but it does look at how the movements of people impact the tourism industry.

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Grand Opening


Indigo Bar & Grill held a change of ownership Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2016. The restaurant is located at 711 E. Main

Anniversary Mixer


In Motion held a Fourth Anniversary Mixer on May 5, 2016. The exercise studio is owned by Marisa Yvette Utley.
2016 Alice Business Today - May 2016