June 2012
ALICE BUSINESS TODAY

2012 Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Michael Garcia
President
Garcia & Carvajal-Garcia, LLP
Ike Ornelas
President Elect, VP EDC
Trejo Construction, Inc
Servando Garza Jr.
Immediate Past-President
Coym, Rehmet & Associates
Jyoti Kapoor
V.P. CVB
Holiday Inn Express
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
V.P. Civic
Jim Wells County
Nena Castillo-Pitts
V.P. Membership
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice
Lane Bowen
Treasurer
Seidel, Whittington & Co. P.C.
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Ted Bearden
Carlisle Insurance & Realty
Dr. Salvador Cavazos
Alice ISD
Mark Dominguez
AFLAC
Dr. Ramiro Garcia
Alice Dental Associates
Ofelia Hunter
Alice Echo-News Journal
Tony Morris
Alice24-7.com
Mary Macareno
Macareno Signs & Graphics of Alice
Rene Yzaguirre
International Bank of Commerce (IBC)

Ray De Los Santo Jr.
Ex-Officio
City of Alice
Hector Hinojosa
Ex-Officio
City of Alice

Staff
Veronica Castillo
Administrative Coordinator/Accounts Payable

2012 Alice Ambassadors

Dee Dee Arismendez, President
Maricela Perez, Vice President
Nancy Ramirez, Secretary
Margaret Smith (Life Member), Treasurer
Sadie Gonzalez
Bruce Menking
Tem Miller
Nicole Perez-Morris
Nena Pitts (Life Members)
Elizabeth Ramirez
Javier Ramos
Mark Salinas
Yolanda Samayoa
David Silva
Jack Walker
Clare Wonders

Calendar Events

Movie In the Park
06/15/2012
Run the Run Way
06/23/2012
City Wide Outside
06/23/2012
Unite This City
07/14/2012










Chamber Golf Tourney

The Alice Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Summer Golf Classic on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Alice Municipal Golf Course.


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Migrant Health Promotion gets grant to assist Jim Wells County

Migrant Health Promotion (MHP) was one of 18 agencies selected by the Texas Department of State Health Services to receive a Transforming Texas: Healthy People in Healthy Communities grant for a period of up to five years.


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City Wide Outside

City Wide Outside is a cooperative effort of city, county, businesses, and churches to bring physical, emotional, and spiritual health to the City of Alice and to Jim Wells County on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds Show Barn.


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From the Board President

Michael V. Garcia

The summer months are here and we have many new people in the workforce. Around Alice, we are seeing more and more “Help Wanted” signs in the restaurant and retail business not to mention the oil and gas industry. When looking to hire this summer, do not hesitate in hiring those young adults looking for a summer job. Some of these kids are very computer savvy that may help you increase business using the internet, social media etc. Those straight out of college will be looking for a more permanent job so look out for them as well.


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From the Executive Director

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

The 2012 Hurricane Season is under way. Forecasters say this year La Nina will play a role in the amount of activity in the Atlantic Ocean. We already had the first Tropical Storm of the year last week off the Carolina coastline.
Now is the time to start preparing your business in the event a storm comes our way this summer.


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Alice Ambassadors

Dee Dee Arismendez

The Alice Ambassadors are looking for new members to be hosts for the Chamber. If you are a member in good standing, we could use your help. Contact any Ambassador for more information.


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How to Avoid Contract Disputes with Your Customers

Better Business Bureau

BBB has advice to help make the details of your work clear
Contract disputes are one of the most common types of complaints received by BBB. Often, consumers believe a business has not fulfilled its end of the bargain or they are unclear about a section of the contract. Because many contracts can be worded in a way that may be confusing, BBB recommends business owners make sure all terms and conditions in their contracts are easily understood.


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Family Matters: It’s Important to Discuss Finances

Paul Rycroft

It might come as no surprise that Americans’ confidence in achieving their financial goals and their optimism about the country’s financial future has declined significantly during the past five years. But despite their concerns, many people are failing to discuss key financial issues with their families, according to a study commissioned by Ameriprise Financial.


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Five ways to make an impact and grow your business

Larry Ellis

Do you have a hard time remembering the name of someone you just met? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. People forget who you are too. And when you're trying to grow your business, being forgotten can be bad news. So, what can you do to be more memorable and make a big impact on others? Sure, you could dress unusually or give yourself a funny nick name – that might work, at least initially. But, for long-term success, you'll be much more memorable if you simply make positive impressions on others and add value to their lives.


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Our year for choices

Connie Laughlin

Our choices make us the people we become. Our choices determine our freedom.  Our choices establish our financial future.

Every single day we’re faced with choices. So far this year you’ve probably had more than your fair share.


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Grand Opening

Mi Casa Home Health Agency LLC held a Grand Opening and Open House on Friday, May 4th. They are located at 1165 E. Main, Suite B. 

Grand Opening

Vela Dental Center - Alice held a Grand Opening and Open House on Friday, May 4th. They are located at 1165 E. Main.

Grand Opening

Jump Zone held a Grand Opening and Open House on Thursday, May 14th. They are located at 400 E. Main and is owned by Francine Everett Benavides.

Grand Opening

Krazy Cowgirls held a Grand Opening on Thursday, May 3rd. They are located at 1019 E. Main.

Grand Opening

Pueblo Tires Total Lube held a Grand Opening and Open House on Tuesday, May 15th. They are located at 2507 E.. Main.

Alice TX Chamber News - June 2012

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