Executive Committee
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Board President CHRISTUS Spohn Alice Ike Ornelas
Immediate Past -President, VP EDC Trejo Construction, Inc R. David Guerrero (Life Member)
President-Elect Jim Wells County Albert Martinez
V.P. CVB Jim Wells County Sheriff Dept. Ann Awalt
V.P. Civic CACOST Pete Beltran
V.P. Membership Grass Masters Richard Joslin
Treasurer PlainsCapital Bank Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director
Board Members Chris Bryan H-E-B Food Store Jacob Cantu Cantu Chevrolet Mark Dominguez AFLAC Marisol Carvajal-Garcia Carvajal Smithwick Garcia, LLP Mary Macareno Macareno Signs & Graphics of Alice Ella Munoz Del Cielo Home Care Rodrigo Rodriguez Walgreens Tom Turner Episcopal Church of the Advent Dr. Roel Valadez, DDS Individual Member
Staff Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant
2015 Alice Ambassadors
Marisa Yvette Utley- President Pete Beltran- Vice President Amanda Sue Freideck- Secretary David Silva - Treasurer
Dee Dee Arismendez
James Craver
Dr. Nori Cuellar, PhD
Julie Gaza
Ofelia Hunter
Nicole Johnson
Bruce Menking
Nicole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Bethany Ramirez
David Silva
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Clare Wonders
The Alice Chamber of Commerce kicked off its “We Believe in AISD” campaign in February by honoring two schools in the Alice Independent School District. The We Believe in AISD initiative, brings together the Chamber, Alice Ambassadors and the Alice Jim Wells County Economic Development Corporations to promote the achievements and positive happenings around each of the district’s campuses.
The 78th Annual Alice Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Tuesday, April 28, 2015. We are proud to announce this year’s guest speaker is Jesse Thompson, who serves as business economist at the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
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 78th Annual Chamber Banquet.
Teachers and staff from Alice High School Career and Technology were recognized in February from the We Beleive In AISD committee. Teachers and staff were presented certificates of appreciation and treated to donuts. A gift card was also given to the group for their groups needs.
Jim Wells County Day in Austin
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
More than 50 individuals from Jim Wells, County, City of Alice, Premont High School and Coastal Bend College attended Jim Wells County Day at the Capital sponsored by the Chamber. The group met with Represenrtative JM Lozano and Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa.
Board President's Memo
Nena Castillo-Pitts
Three months into the year and we are off and running. The Chamber Banquet is next month and we are looking to honor some great individuals and businesses this year.
Over the last couple of weeks we have seen an economic downslide in our area with layoffs from various oil and gas companies. With the economic downturn based on the price of barrel of oil, our locals have been scratching their heads as to where our future is headed.
Your 30s and 40s can usher in a period in which your financial situation becomes increasing complex due to varied and sometimes conflicting priorities and expenses. You may find yourself contributing financially to support aging relatives at the same time you’re providing for your children – and trying to save for long-term financial goals of your own. An unexpected event – whether good or bad – may throw your plans and priorities into a tailspin.
The 78th Annual Alice Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Tuesday, April 28, 2015. We are proud to announce this year’s guest speaker is Jesse Thompson, who serves as business economist at the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Your 30s and 40s can usher in a period in which your financial situation becomes increasing complex due to varied and sometimes conflicting priorities and expenses. You may find yourself contributing financially to support aging relatives at the same time you’re providing for your children – and trying to save for long-term financial goals of your own. An unexpected event – whether good or bad – may throw your plans and priorities into a tailspin. 
Are you thinking about shopping for a car, home, or maybe just opening a credit card? In honor of National Credit Education Month and