January 2014

2014 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Ike Ornelas

President, VP EDC
Trejo Construction, Inc
Michael V. Garcia
Immediate Past-President
Garcia & Carvajal-Garcia, LLP
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)
President-iElect
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice
Jyoti Kapoor
V.P. CVB
Holiday Inn Express
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
V.P. Civic
Jim Wells County
Ofelia Hunter
V.P. Membership
Alice Echo-News Journal
Hector Hinojosa
Treasurer
City of Alice
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Ann Awalt
Community Action of the Coastal Bend
Ted Bearden
Carlisle Insurance & Realty
Jacob Cantu
Cantu Chevrolet
Mark Dominguez
AFLAC
Dorella Elizondo
Del Cielo Home Health
Ryan Hawkins
Wells Fargo Bank
Mary Macareno
Macareno Signs & Graphics of Alice
Ella Munoz
Del Cielo Home Health
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Walgreens
Dr. Reol Valadez, DDS
Individual Member

Staff
Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant

2014 Alice Ambassadors

Nicole Perez-Morris - President
Tem Miller- Vice President
Nena Castillo-Pitts(Life Member)- Secretary
Maricela Perez - Treasurer
Dee Dee Arismendez
Bruce Menking
Julie Gaza
David Silva
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Marisa Yvette Utley
Clare Wonders

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Winter Texans flock to South Texas

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

It is estimated the Rio Grande Valley nets more than $6.3 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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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 77th Annual Chamber Banquet.


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From the Executive Director

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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The stock market reaches new highs – Now what?

Paul Rycroft

If you’ve had money invested in the stock market in 2013, you’re most likely pleased with the results. It’s rare that major stock indexes, like the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500, generate returns in excess of 20 percent in a single year, as they did in 2013. In fact, the S&P 500 reached a new all-time high, which is a major milestone.


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Human Resources

Connie Laughlin

There’s more to it than meeting payroll
Organizations need analytical data for all aspects of their business and strategic HR initiatives underway guaranteeing the best possible return for their investment.
 

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BBB warns Winter Olympic fans to beware of scams

Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to keep their eyes peeled for fraudulent tickets and merchandise during this year’s Winter Olympics.
 
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – All around the world, millions are gearing up for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, kicking off this weekend. Kids will watch and dream of being Olympians when they’re older. The majority of us will watch, amazed by the athleticism displayed as we root for our home teams.
 

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Chamber Out-going directors


Alice Chamber of Commerce out-going board of directors Past President Michael V. Garcia, Treasurer Lane Bowen, board members Nicole Perez-Morris and Kathleen Kasper were present plaques by Board President Ike Ornelas at a luncheon in December.

Grand Opening


Bel Amour Salon and Boutique held a Grand Opening Ceremony in January. The new business is located on West Front Street.
2014 Alice Business Today - January 2014