March 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

New Article

Chamber Banquet features guest speaker Will Heavin

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

The Alice Chamber of Commerce is marking its 77th Anniversary at its Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the KC Hall. This year’s theme is “A Salute to America” with guest speaker Will Heavin of Heavin and Associates of Corpus Christi, Texas.


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Jr. Citizen candidates narrowed to six

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

After a tough evening of interviews, the 13 candidates for Jr. Citizen of the Year have been narrowed down to six.


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From the Executive Director

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

Last month, I took a fall coaching Lil Dribbler’s basketball. While teaching the kids about layups, I wound on the floor picking myself off of excruciating pain from my knee to my ankle. To make a long story short, I went to the emergency room for a strained RCL and a sprained ankle.
 

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Alice Ambassadors

Nicole Perez-Morris

The Chamber Banquet is right around the corner and before you know it, it will be here. The Alice Ambassadors are busy assisting with the Annual Chamber Banquet.


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Getting down to retirement business when you’re self employed

Paul Rycroft

If you call yourself a consultant, a freelancer or an independent contractor, you’re one of the growing numbers of Americans without an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. As a solo entity, you’re left without the luxury of the “employer match,” which many use to help grow their retirement nest eggs. Meanwhile, the full retirement age for Social Security eligibility has been pushed out, making it more important than ever for self-employed individuals to put retirement planning strategies in place. Here are three tips to help you prepare financially for your retirement years.
 

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Is outsourcing right for your company?

Connie Laughlin

Business owners globally are outsourcing countless services.Is outsourcing right for your company?

Companies tend to fail in the first five years due to a poor business plan or too much time spent going in different directions and not enough attention to customers and growth strategies.


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Protecting our Most Important Asset

Tourism Tidbits

Protecting our Most Important Asset: our Children: Tourism's Fight against child Sexual Exploitation

Tourism security has traditionally been about protecting visitors from themselves, from other tourists and from locals who seek to rob and or steal from them, commit fraud against them or in one way or another verbally or physically assault the visitor. 

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National Consumer Protection Week: How to give wisely all year long

Better Business Bureau

Do you enjoy giving back, but want to be sure your dollar is used responsibly? As part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB offers some wise giving tips for charitable giving
There are many ways to help those across the world who need the help. From a shocking tsunami to devastating hurricanes, many Americans want to help by giving donations to relief agencies and charities. However, whether you offer support during a crisis or give regularly to your favorite charity, there are people who attempt to take advantage of the public’s eagerness to help others.

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Ribbon Cutting


King Street Grill held a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Thursday, February 6, 2014. The restaurant/bar is located at 73 S. King St.





 

Ribbon Cutting


CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for its new associate Wellness Center. The gym is located on the third floor of the hospital.
 

Grand Opening


RBV's Frozen Yougurt held a Grand Opening and Open House on Saturday, February 22, 2014. The new yougurt shop is located at 214 E. Main.
 
2014 Alice Business Today - March 2014