August 2016
www.alicetxchamber.org

2016 Board of Directors

Executive Committee
R. David Guerrero (Life Member)

Board President
Jim Wells County
Marisol Carvajal-Garcia
President Elect
Carvajal, Smithwick Garcia, LLP
NenaCastillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Immediate Past- President
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice
Albert Martinez
V.P. CVB
Jim Wells County Sheriff Dept.
Ann Awalt
V.P. Civic
CACOST
Ofelia Hunter
V.P. Membership
Alice Echo-News Journal
Richard Joslin
Treasurer/EDC VP
PlainsCapital Bank
Juan A. Navejar Jr.
Executive Director

Board Members
Dr. Grace Everett
Alice ISD
Octavio Flores
United Connections Counseling
Mary Jan Jenkins
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Andy Patel
Best Western
Bertha Rodriguez
Individual Member
Rodrigo Rodriguez
Walgreens
Mirelda Salinas
Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union
Gaylynn Storm
Stewart Title
Tom Turner
Episcopal Church of the Advent
Dr. Roel Valadez, DDS
Individual Member
Laurie Whitty
Paladium Bowl

Staff
Noemi Andrade
Admin Assistant

2016 Alice Ambassadors

Ofelia Hunter- President
David Silva - Vice President
Amanda Sue Friedeck- Secretary
Dee Dee Arismendez - Treasurer
Adam Alvarado
James Craver
Vicente Enrique
David Fabela
Joshua Flores
Bruce Menking
Nicole Perez
Nena Castillo-Pitts (Life Member)
Natasha Rodriguez
Margaret Smith (Life Member)
Katrina Watson
Clare Wonders

Chamber Golf Tourney August 6th

Juan A. Navejar Jr.


The Alice Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Alice Municipal Golf Course.


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Tax Free Holiday Aug. 5-7

Juan A. Navejar Jr


Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 5, 6 and 6 - the state’s annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. This year includes items sold online, by telephone or mail.


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Board President's Memo

R. David Guerrero

Half of the year has gone by and it’s time to start thinking about the Board leadership for the Chamber. Marisol Carvajal-Garcia is the Board President –Elect and in accordance with the Chamber By-Laws, a nominations committee was established to replace five out-going board members.

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Execuive Director's Message

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

Business scams are everywhere today. We get them in our mailboxes, emails and over the telephone. People across America fall to scam or fraud case every day. Innocent people fall pray often losing their life savings by smooth-talking artists over the telephone or by a simple get-rich scheme that just sounds too good to be true. 
 

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Alice Ambassadors' Notes

Ofelia Hunter

Summer is just about over and before you know it, kids will be back in school. Don’t forget the Tax Free weekend coming up this month. Shop Alice for your back to school needs. We know a lot of our merchants have uniforms, supplies etc. to get you student off to school.


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Take advantage of the Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 5-7

Better Business Bureau

BBB offers advice for consumers shopping this Tax Free Weekend

With the new school year right around the corner, Tax Free Weekend is a great opportunity to stock up and save on some of your back-to-school shopping needs.
 

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Ribbon Cutting


Del Cielo Home Care held a Relocation/Anniversary Ribbon Cutting and Open House. The home health has relocated to 601 E. Main, Third Floor.
2016 Alice Business Today - August 2016