February 2018
www.alicetxchamber.org

2018 Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Bertha Rodriguez
Board President
Individual Member
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
Immediate Past President
Jim Wells County
Sandra Bowen
Membership VP
LJA Engineering
Mary Jan Jenkins
Civic VP
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mellie Smithwick
CVB VP
Individual Member
Ed Garcia
Treasurer/EDC VP
State Farm
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Debra Brooks
Edward Jones
Pete Crisp
City of Alice
Bobby Galindo
Alice Autoplex 
Joey Rojas
Wells Fargo Bank
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Walgreens
Mirelda Salinas
Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union
Rumaldo "Rummy" Solis Jr.
Boys & Girls Club of Alice Board of Directors
Gay Lynn Storm
Stewart Title
Laurie Whitty
Paladium Bowl

Staff
Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant

2018 Alice Ambassadors

Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)- President
Martin Cantu- Vice President
Ofelia Hunter- Secretary
Joshua Flores - Treasurer
Dee Dee Arismendez
David Fabela
Toby Flores 
Nicole Johnson
Servando Garza
Katrina Morris
William Nash
Maria Elena Rising
David Silva
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Charity Webster
Clare Wonders

Calendar of Events Import

2018 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 81
st
Annual Chamber Banquet.


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Board President's Memo

Bertha Rodriguez

The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected new officers for 2018. As board president, I am leading the group with our newly elected vice presidents: Mellie Smithwick will oversee the Convention Visitors Bureau; Sandra Bowen is in charge of Membership; Mary Jan Jenkins will represent the Civic groups and Ed Garcia is the new treasurer.


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Executive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

The calendar says February and our crazy winter will soon come to an end. We have seen the cold to warm to sure is hot for February weather. Either way it’s time to start thinking about your spring business promotions. While our winter does not feel like the winters of the northeast, we do get to wear a coat and sweater for a short time and soon we will pack them up for another year. In a business sense it’s time to do the same.

Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Nena Castillo-Pitts

The Ambassadors had a great start with attendees at the first meeting of the year in January. Committees were formed to assist the Chamber with upcoming events. 

Ways to Stay Tax-smart in 2018

Katrina Morris

After you’ve focused on what needs to be done by April 17, it’s time to consider what you can be doing the rest of this year when it comes to your tax strategy. Here are five tips to help during tax time next year.


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Don’t Bank On It: Fake Check Scams Making the Rounds

Better Business Bureau

Finding a check in the mail with your name on it may feel like it’s your lucky day; but think before you take the money and run. Chances are, that check is a sham. Fake check and money order scams take on many different forms, but the core scheme is typically the same.

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Customer Service: Going Beyond the Expected

Tourism Tidbits

Leisure travel and tourism are all about turning dreams into realities.  Be the traveler seeking adventure, spirituality, knowledge, or relaxation, all travelers are united by certain commonalities.  Among these is the fact that the person has sought out this experience, and has chosen a specific locale.  Destinations that forget this basic principle are bound to disappear. 


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Grand Opening


Wolfs Guns in Orange Grove held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Chamber Luncheon


Louie Lopez III with Ameriprise was the guest speaker at the Chamber Luncheon. Ameriprise was the sponsor for the cash drawing won by TASCO.
2018 Alice Business Today - February 2018